A reminder that our monthly meeting is scheduled for April 14 @ 7 PM at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church at the corner of Termino and 3rd. Access to the meeting room is on the parking lot side on Termino.

There are a number of items on the agenda including board nominations, plans for the next newsletter, and follow-up regarding the LB2030 Plan. Mark Hungerford from the City's Planning Department will attend and a brief presentation will be made by the group "The Truth about 2nd and PCH".

Please see the attached document outlining the discussion that took place at a meeting in February related to how Belmont Heights can influence the way our community looks over the next 25 to 50 years by providing input to the City's LB2030 Plan.

We encourage residents to post comments in response to this summary and to add any issues that are of importance to you. Please do so by May 15.

Attention the Belmont Heights Community!
In this troubled economy reaching out and supporting each other can be invaluable. Belmont Heights has many talented people and
many great small business that could benefit from getting to know each other. In the spirit of this Fremont Elementary School is hosting it's first Community Market. It is a great way to bring
exposure to your business while supporting our local school. The proceeds will go to support Fremonts' Science and Computer Labs.

A reminder that we are hosting a candidate forum for those running for the 3rd District council seat. The forum will take place Thursday, March 18 @ 6:30 PM at Rogers Middle School auditorium located at 365 Monrovia Ave. Gary DeLong, Terry Jensen and Thomas Marchese have confirmed their attendance. The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the BHCA and the BSRA.

See you there!!

Please note the following message received by email from ACS:

ACS STEPS-UP ENFORCEMENT OF MANDATORY SPAY AND NEUTER LAWS FOR CATS

In an effort to reduce unwanted litters of cats, Animal Control Officers
are stepping-up enforcement of the City’s mandatory spay and neuter laws
for the felines. In 2009 alone, over 4,400 cats were impounded and
unclaimed at the City’s Shelter. Through an aggressive campaign to
increase enforcement and promote spay and neuter, ACS hopes to reverse this
trend.

“Many don’t realize that it is illegal to possess an unaltered cat in the

As many of you know, we have been discussing potential changes to Livingston between 2nd and Termino in an effort to calm traffic, increase pedestrian and bike safety, and reduce noise. A rendering of potential changes is attached for your review and comment. The drawings are currently at the City and being reviewed by traffic engineering and by those responsible for securing funding. We would like residents to comment on the proposed changes either by posting comments to this site or by contacting Councilman De Long's office.

John Keisler, Bureau Manager for Animal Care Services, provided an overview of their operations. He also provided statistics for Animal Care Services and some of them are pretty grim. Approximately 15,000 animals are impounded every year with the majority cats and dogs. Approximately 70% of dogs find a home but only 16 to 17% of cats are placed. This means the staff at the Center are putting thousands of animals to sleep every year. As a community, we all have to become more responsible animal owners. Attached is a copy of his presentation.

A candidates forum for the Third District City Council election will be held on March 18 at Rogers Middle School, 365 Monrovia Ave. from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters, Long Beach Area, and is sponsored by the League, the Belmont Shore Residents Association and the Belmont Heights Community Association. According to Aileen Colon, BSRA President, all three candidates for the Third District City Council seat–Gary DeLong, Terry Jensen and Thomas Marchese–have confirmed their attendance.

Blaine Verde from "Breathe California of Los Angeles County" did an excellent presentation on household energy saving tips. A copy of his handout is attached.

As a follow-up to questions about traffic accidents at Roycroft & Colorado, Councilman De Long's office provided the following study from the City's Traffic Engineer. It appears that the rate is very low and that changes are not warranted. One possibility is to install a "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" sign on Roycroft. Please see the attached document for the full study. Any comments?