Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY AND BUSINESS 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE, 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 9:00AM Chair Lorbeer called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Commissioners Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Eric Forsberg and Lisa Ramelow Present: Commissioners Kurt Schneiter and Marsha Jeffer Excused: Commissioners Samuel Lippke Absent: Also present: Julie Maleki, CD3 Field Deputy; Dede Rossi, BSBA Exectutive Director; Suzie Price, CD3 Councilwoman Elect; Ricky Dockery, CD3 Business Liaison; Victor Grgas, AMB Manager; John Black, CLB Tech Services; Officer Eduardo Reyes, LBPD. CHAIR REPORT 1) Sidewalk Trees. • Dry and hot winter and spring have caused some problems – City Arborist has inspected and made recommendations • Sidewalk trees (new and old) have an Aphid infestation – and have been treated. • Sidewalk trees – especially new need some water during summer months. (Recommendation to agendize approval of summer watering program.) • Checking on need or recommendation to trim trees Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY AND BUSINESS 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES 2) Median flagpole halyard and sign repair. • Wind storm knocked down median sign at east end and age has affected halyard. • See attached estimate for halyard repair - $190. • See attached estimate for sign repair - $1,200. • These will be on the agenda for next month for approval. 3) Big Belly Review Meeting. • Data indicates CCLB pick-ups are not as efficient as last year. 4) Bus Stop Removal and Inspection. • Bus stop at Bay Shore Library has been removed and is out of service (June 2013) – and creates an opportunity to install additional parking. • LBT is looking at length of bus stop east of Park Avenue – with thought of reducing size to enable additional parking. Will report back next month. 5) Council Item – Update Belmont Shore Parking Studies. • Attached City Council Agenda Item was approved as recommended. • City staff will bring separate items and recommendations to the Parking Commission. (Forsberg suggested start discussion w/private property owners to encourage metter use, potential financial incentives.) 6) Sidewalk Steam Cleaning Concerns – side streets between 2nd and alleys. (28 sidewalk cleanings annually, quarterly alley cleanings) • Sidewalks along side streets were not being cleaned with regular cleanings. • Special cleaning on Wednesday morning to address worse areas before Stroll & Savor. • Regular cleaning next will address entire area and resolve any remaining issues. (Parking lot sidewalks to be added to work scope.) 7) Auto Parkit Automated Parking System. • Automated stacked parking system saves space and is relatively cost effective. • Two facilities are now operating in Southern California. • Informational presentation or field trip to observe are potentials. 8) Announcements: • Stroll & Savor – June 18 & 19, 2014. (Also August 17 & 18) • Retirement Party for Gary DeLong – July 2, 2014. Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY AND BUSINESS 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES • Others. 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. Ralph Lepre spoke about bus stops. Jeff Miller spoke about LB Transit alternative solutions for parking challenges. Melinda Cotton spoke about bus stops, especially the Library stop. Casey Allen spoke about commission makeup including residents, parking lot signage, residents using their garages. Don Kane spoke about bank parking lots. Barbara Newell soke about employee parking versus patron parking. Chair Lorbeer spoke about signage, transparent communication, Library bus stop, employee bus pass program. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 14-032BS Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held May 15, 2014. Attachments: 14-032BS Finished Agenda And Draft Minutes 05.15.14.pdf A motion was made by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Ramelow, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Eric Forsberg and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Marsha Jeffer Absent: 1 - Samuel Lippke Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY AND BUSINESS 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES 2. 14-033BS Recommendation to receive and file the Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2014. Attachments: 14-033BS BSPBIAAC 04.30.14 Financial Statement.pdf A motion was made by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Ramelow, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Eric Forsberg and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Marsha Jeffer Absent: 1 - Samuel Lippke 3. 14-034BS Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program Status Report for the period May 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014. Attachments: 14-034BS LBT Emp Bus Pass Program Monthly Report May 2014.p A motion was made by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Ramelow, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Eric Forsberg and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Marsha Jeffer Absent: 1 - Samuel Lippke REGULAR AGENDA 4. 14-035BS Recommendation to set Community Facilities District No. 2007-2 (Belmont Shore) FY 2015 assessment rate at $0.12 per square foot, and request staff to prepare the necessary documents for City Council approval. Attachments: 14-035BS CFD Assmt Rate Staff Rpt.pdf Lorbeer spoke about leaving rate as is for now. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY AND BUSINESS 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Ramelow, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Eric Forsberg and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Marsha Jeffer Absent: 1 - Samuel Lippke 5. 14-036BS Recommendation to approve purchase of a Master Cash Keys from Duncan Parking Technologies, Inc. for a total of $44.04. Attachments: 14-036BS Cash Key Master Key.pdf Invoice DPT018003 Master Key $44.04 05.23.14.pdf A motion was made by Commissioner Forsberg, seconded by Commissioner Ramelow, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Eric Forsberg and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Marsha Jeffer Absent: 1 - Samuel Lippke 6. 14-037BS Recommendation to approve expenditure of $95,000 for purchase and installation of 16 public security cameras on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Attachments: 14-037BS Security Cameras Cost Approval.pdf Security Camera Parts List 06.09.14.pdf Lorbeer spoke about camera technical details. Terry Endersen asked about recording storage time. John Black informed that storage is 30 days. A motion was made by Commissioner Forsberg, seconded by Commissioner Starr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY AND BUSINESS 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES Yes: 4 - Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Eric Forsberg and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Marsha Jeffer Absent: 1 - Samuel Lippke 7. 14-038BS Recommendation to approve expenditure not to exceed $27,500 for the installation of not more than 11 new lights to be located in the south alley behind 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Attachments: 14-038BS Alley Lights.pdf Melinda Cotton spoke about avoid shinning light into residents. Casey Allen spoke about Saturday/Sunday parking on La Verne Avenue. Dave Newell spoke about resident parking, as well as support for "stacked parking" facilities. Ralph Lepre spoke about residential garages. A motion was made by Commissioner Forsberg, seconded by Commissioner Ramelow, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Joy Starr, William W. Lorbeer, Eric Forsberg and Lisa Ramelow Excused: 2 - Kurt Schneiter and Marsha Jeffer Absent: 1 - Samuel Lippke 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. There was no public participation at this time. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 10:17AM. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 BELMONT SHORE PARKING BAY SHORE LIBRARY AND BUSINESS 195 BAY SHORE AVENUE, 9:00 AM IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES Next regular meeting: July 17, 2014. I, Jim Fisk, BID Manager, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Signature:__________________ Date:_________ 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 7 of 7