Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES William Lorbeer, Chair Kurt Schneiter, Commissioner Joy Starr, Vice Chair Marsha Jeffer, Commissioner Eric Forsberg, Commissioner Lisa Ramelow, Commissioner Samuel Lippke, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER At 9:05AM Chair Lorbeer called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Commissioners Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Marsha Jeffer, Samuel Lippke and Present: Lisa Ramelow Commissioners Kurt Schneiter and Eric Forsberg Excused: Also present: Julie Maleki, CD 3 Field Deputy; Dede Rossi, BSBA Exectutive Director; Joyce McDevitt, LB Conservation Corps Deputy Director. CHAIR REPORT Chair Lorbeer spoke about Quiet Zone signs to be considered when Commissioner Forsberg is available to provide input. 1. Tori Miller Busch Memorial Drinking Fountain - Nothing to report this month. 2. Security Cameras - Ad hoc committee met and revised camera locations; price will likely increase to cover more and better cameras; will bring bid results to PC for final approval next month. 3. Parking Meter REplacement Project (Smart Meters) - Nothing to report this month. 4. Newsrack Program - Nothing to report this month. 5. Median Landscape Redesign and Upgrade Project - Nothing to report this month. 6. Steam Cleaning Contract - New contractor is receiving very high praise; Steam Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES Cleaning Schedule: Alleys: (1) 3/31-4/3, (2) 6/30-7/3, (3) 9/29-10/2 Sidewalks: April 7-10 and 21-24, May 5-8 and 19-22, and June 2-5 and 16-19 7. Propsoed Parking Lot - 205 La Verne - Nothing to report this month; No date for Planning Commission hearing. 8. Sharrow status - Nothing to report this month. 9. Quiet Zone Signs - Petition received from Corona residents; will bring back next month with appropriate recommendation. 10. Announcements - Meters will be enforced on Easter Sunday; Stroll & Savor - May 14 & 15, 2014. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Commission on items of interest to the public within Commission jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. Public participation will be heard without discussion or action on the issues raised. Dave Newell praised the Commission for good works; suggested alternate solution for parking challenges would be to solicit existing banks to make available their parking. Larry Goodhue spoke about memorial fountain options; concern about artwork on Granada utility box; recommended new ordinance targeting those who give money to the homeless. Chair Lorbeer spoke about the Commission's responsibilities and limitations. Melinda Cotton spoke about the application and plans for the proposed 205 La Verne parking lot. Lorbeer spoke about zoning code for banks and that the Commission has no authority to dictate what banks must provide beyond what is detailed by the City code. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 14-021BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held March 20, 2014. Attachments: 14-021BS Finished Agenda And Draft Minutes 03.20.14.pdf Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES A motion was made by Lippke, seconded by Commissioner Jeffer, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Samuel Lippke, Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Marsha Jeffer and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Eric Forsberg 2. 14-022BS Recommendation to receive and file the Financial Report for the period ending February 28, 2014. Attachments: 14-022BS BSPBIAAC 02.28.14 Financial Statement.pdf A motion was made by Lippke, seconded by Commissioner Jeffer, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Samuel Lippke, Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Marsha Jeffer and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Eric Forsberg 3. 14-023BS Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program Status Report for the period March 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014. Attachments: 14-023BS LBT Emp Bus Pass Program Monthly Report March 2014 A motion was made by Lippke, seconded by Commissioner Jeffer, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Samuel Lippke, Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Marsha Jeffer and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Eric Forsberg REGULAR AGENDA 4. 14-024BS Recommendation to approve the proposal by American Heritage Landscaping for stake removal and upper tree ties for the newest trees on 2nd Street at a cost of $475. Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES Attachments: 14-024BS AHL New Trees Stakes.pdf AHL Stake Removal and Tree Tie Proposal 04.1.14.pdf A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffer, seconded by Commissioner Starr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Samuel Lippke, Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Marsha Jeffer and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Eric Forsberg 5. 14-025BS Recommendation to receive and file a report regarding installation of a speed limit sign on 2nd Street. Attachments: 14-025BS Speed Limit Sign.pdf Commissioner Lippke spoke about speed limit sign on Livingston approaching 2nd Street is not visable enough. A motion was made by Lippke, seconded by Commissioner Starr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Samuel Lippke, Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Marsha Jeffer and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Eric Forsberg PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Commission on items of interest to the public within Commission jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. Public participation will be heard without discussion or action on the issues raised. Goodhue spoke about security cameras needed on Ocean Blvd and Granada Ave. Lippke asked about parking meter project status. City staff spoke about status of the parking meter project. Lorbeer spoke about revenue versus expenditure concern related to smart meters. Lippke spoke about his credit card usage. Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES Lorbeer spoke about zeroing out the meters. Commissioner Jeffer asked about current meter collection fee level. Lorbeer explained collection fee charged by the City. Goodhue expressed concern about hacking credit card information. Vice Chair Starr spoke about various banks charge parking fee, should be able to pay for lot maintenance. Lobreer spoke about his experience with making his lots available for public parking. Mrs. Newell asked if there was a way to encourage banks to allow public parking. Lorbeer informed that the Commission can only advise the City to enforce regulations. Dede Rossi said that she will speak with one of the bank managers regarding public parking. Lorbeer spoke about Chase Bank. Rossi spoke about Rite Aid enforcing towing those in violation. Goodhue recommended soliciting Trader Joe's to open a location in Belmont Shore. Lorbeer spoke about his experience trying to bring Trader Joe's to Belmont Shore. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: May 15, 2014. I, Jim Fisk, BID Manager, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Signature:__________________ Date:_________ Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY, 195 BAY SHORE AND BUSINESS AVENUE, THIRD THURSDAY, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES Note: The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please call Jim Fisk 48 hours prior to the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Area Advisory Commission meeting at (562) 570-3863. This information is available in an alternative format by request to Jim Fisk at (562) 570-3863. For correspondence purposes you can reach City staff at jim.fisk@longbeach.gov. Page 6 of 6