Please log on to the Belmont Heights website for an update on important meetings this month. Included is the BHCA Monthly Meeting on Wed, February 10 @ 7 PM at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church, Colorado Lagoon Restoration meeting on February 11 and a Community meeting regarding the LB2030 plan on Saturday February 20 from 10 am to noon.

Please check out details @
http://www.mybelmontheights.org/tracker

Please note that a public meeting will be held on Thursday February 11th, 2010 at the Lowell Elementary Auditorium (5201 E. Broadway) starting at 5:00pm. The meeting is being held by the City of Long Beach to discuss the beginning of the work in Phase 1 of the Lagoon Restoration Project. This work includes cleaning the underground culvert and construction of the low-flow diversion system. Together, these storm drain improvements and the culvert cleaning will help to significantly improve water quality and habitat value.

Please note that the March meeting has been replaced by a "3rd District Council Seat Debate" scheduled for March 18 @ 6:30 PM at Roger's Middle School.

The BHCA, BSRA, and the League of Women Voters, Long Beach, are organizing the event and have commitment from all 3 candidates.

Attached is a flyer announcing the forum. We would like 4 volunteers from the Heights: one to assist in screening questions, one for timing, and 2 runners. Please post a response if you are interested or call Dianne Sundstrom @ 562-221-5518.

Everyone is invited! See you there!

In order to get as much participation and input as possible from residents of Belmont Heights regarding the LB2030 plan, we have scheduled a community meeting on Saturday February 20 from 10 am to noon at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church at the corner of Termino and 3rd.

We have had a number of discussions over the last couple of years about the 2030 plan and it is time to identify the specific recommendations/ideas we, as a community, want included in that plan.

Our February meeting is scheduled for 2/10 @ 7PM at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church at the corner of 3rd and Termino. The meeting is held in the basement room accessed via the parking lot adjacent to the Church (on Termino).

Peter Mathews, Congressional Candidate, will not be attending; we will have a presentation by Blaine Verde, Environmental Educator, from Breathe LA on energy conservation and associated issues. In addition, we will have an update on our efforts to support our business district along the Redondo/Broadway corridor.

Our monthly meeting will be held on January 13 @ 7 PM at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church at the corner of Third and Termino.

We are presenting and update of the LB 2030 Plan.

Please remember that our monthly meeting will be held this Wednesday, January 13 @ 7 PM at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church at the corner of Termino and Third.

Steve Gerhardt, City Planning Staff, is attending to provide an update on the Long Beach 2030 Plan and how it affects/impacts Belmont Heights.

See you there,
Dianne Sundstrom
President, BHCA

Please remember to attend our monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 9 @ 7 PM at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church.

John Keisler. Bureau Manager for the City of Long Beach Animal Care Services, will be discussing animal control services in the City. Come and find out what you can do to support the animal shelter and also get an update on current regulations for dogs and cats. John is also a good resource on how to approach and manage neighborhood issues related to our canine and feline friends.

Please remember to attend our monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 9 @ 7 PM at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church.

John Keisler. Bureau Manager for the City of Long Beach Animal Care Services, will be discussing animal control services in the City. Come and find out what you can do to support the animal shelter and also get an update on current regulations for dogs and cats. John is also a good resource on how to approach and manage neighborhood issues related to our canine and feline friends.

1. As a follow-up to the October meeting, a report on residential burglaries comparing calendar years 2007, 2008 and year-to-date 2009 was distributed. Those statistics have been posted on this website for residents' review. 2008 showed a reduction from 2007 but annualized figures for 2009 indicate an approximate 26% increase from 2008. Updates will be made through the end of the year as figures become available.