N e i g h b o r h o o d A s s o c i a t i o n BHNA F ALL N EIGH BORHOOD F ORUM RUM GHBORHO 25 TH TH , , 2013 W EDNESDA SDAY , S EPTE BER 25 TEMBER
Agen enda da Opening Remarks: BHNA and Public Safety Report from the Second and Third Council Districts Presenting the BHNA Slate of Officers for 2013-2014 Praising our successes: July 4 th Block Party BHNA Home Preservation Academy Horace Mann Beautification and School Update BHNA Parents Club Noise Abatement and Helicopter Flight Path Hundred Year Houses Meeting Adjourned
BHNA A Publ blic ic Saf afety ety “The Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association is a non -profit, volunteer organization dedicated to community building, education, historic preservation, public safety, neighborhood beautification and thoughtful growth designed to enhance the quality of life among its residents.” SAFETY IN YOUR HOME 2 nd Division Police Update
Reports from the 2nd & 3rd Council 2 nd nd nd 3 rd rd and District strict Upda date tes Districts Long Beach City Council District 2 Long Beach City Council District 3 Suja Lowenthal Gary DeLong
2013 BHNA Slate of Officers BHNA 2014 Slat ate e of Of Officers icers John Thomas President Debbie Gray Vice President, Communications Suzanne Ridley Treasurer Christine Votava Secretary Frank Ginipro Membership Angelica Savard Community Relations Donna Sievers Neighborhood Outreach
2013 BHNA Slate of Officers 4 th th of July ly Block ock Party rty Thank you to everyone who participated in another fantastic year!
2013 BHNA Slate of Officers Home me Prese reservation rvation Ac Academ ademy Learn all about living in a Historic District at our upcoming Home Preservation Academy, over 5 consecutive Saturdays this fall. Topics include: 1) Historic District Basics Certificate of Appropriateness, Local Architecture 101, Exterior Color Selection 2) Additions & Alterations Over-the-Counter Approval vs.. The Cultural Heritage Commission, · Finding the Right Architect and Contractor, · Do’s and Don’ts of Remodeling 3) Interior Alterations Original Layouts vs. Open Floorplan, · Balancing Modern Tastes With Historic Architecture, · Making the most of Modest Square Footage 4) Being a Member of a Historic District Adaptive Re- use & Emerging Historic Assets, · Being a Good Neighbor, “Safe - Scaping” to Improve Public Safety 5 ) Supporting Local Businesses in Historic Districts Why This Is Important to the Neighborhood, Communicating Your Needs to Business Owners, How They Can Help On Your Next Project Don’t miss out on this wonderful Bluff Heights Exclusive! Dates TBA.
Horace ce Mann nn Upda date te The “Wisteria on Mariquita” Mural – hopefully the first of many! Special thanks to Randy Mamelli of Mamelli Painting!
Horace Horace ce Mann ce Mann nn Upda nn Upda date date te te Campus Beautification: Fence Murals To tie the School and the Neighborhood together. Time frame is Fall-Winter 2013. Your donations will help us achieve our goals!
Horace Horace ce Mann ce Mann nn Upda nn Upda date date te te Horace Mann: What can YOU do to help? • Join the Horace Mann PTA – our email blasts will let you know when fun things are happening on campus and if we need volunteers. • Encourage your neighbors with children to support the school by actually ENROLLING their children at Mann. API scores do not tell the whole tale of a school, and are not an indicator of your child’s individual success. • Sign up for Ralph’s Rewards and E -scrip – it’s quick and easy and money comes DIRECTLY to the PTA for Campus Beautification. • Support Sasha's Mann Fundraiser – 10% of profits go towards Horace Mann: November 13 th – 16 th . • Volunteer your time and expertise for our Library and Computer lab. For More information, contact mannpta@verizon.net
Horace ce Mann nn Upda date te Bluff ff Heights ghts Parents rents Grou oup Local parents joining together to support each other in reaching common goals for our families and neighborhood. • Toy and clothing swaps save money! • Set up local play dates with your neighbors • We can form our own free music classes and "little gyms” with a little effort at our own homes • A local babysitter network • “New Parent” Support Group • Work together to help Horace Mann Elementary • Share what’s working or not working with discipline, potty training, language learning, etc. • You and your child may make new life-long friends! • Inclusive of all guardians, not just “moms” Email info@bhna.org with Bluff Heights Parents Network in the subject line
Helic icopte ter r Nois ise e Abat ateme ement nt Flights for March 13, 2013 This Happens Every Day Over Our Neighborhood
Helic icopte ter r Nois ise e Abat ateme ement nt • The Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2013 • FAA Does Not Regulate Helicopters in LA County • Pilots Request Take Off and Suggested Route Is Down Redondo to Ocean • FAA Response to LA Resident Concerns • FAA Regulates New York/New Jersey Flights-Require 1 Mile Out Over Ocean and 2500 Feet Altitude • Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Barbara Boxer-Federal Legislation S208 and Congressman Adam Schiff-H456: "To require the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas in LA County, California.“ • What Can We Do?
2013 BHNA Slate of Officers Hun undr dred ed Year ar Hou ouses ses
Meeti ting ng Adj djourned ourned Thank you for attending the BHNA Fall Neighborhood Forum! N e i g h b o r h o o d A s s o c i a t i o n
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