August 13, 2012

This Month SB I-605, SB I-405 Freeway Connector Closure - Starting at 10 a.m., crews will close the connector between the southbound I-605 to the southbound I-405 for approximately two weeks. It is expected to reopen mid-August. For more information or alternate routes, visit http://www.octa.net.

August 13 Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting - The Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss approving a certificate of appropriateness to add on to an existing one-story residence lot with two units at 2827 E. Vista St. in the Bluff Heights Historic District. For more information, visit http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

August 14 Personnel and Civil Service Committee Meeting - The Long Beach Personnel and Civil Service Committee meets at 3 p.m. at City Hall to discuss an update on obtaining an automated time keeping system for employees and an overview of the city’s workers’ compensation program and claims. For more information, visit http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

August 14 City Council Meeting - The Long Beach City Council meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall to discuss: a $325,000 agreement between the city and British Petroleum to fund the Community Asthma and Air Quality Resource Education Program; a right-of-entry permit with Molina Healthcare for access to use part of the Mary Molina Community Garden; passing the issue of selling carbon credits produced by the city’s “urban forest” to the city manager for further review; submitting a grant application for $6.5 million to $8 million in funding from the 2012 Continuum of Care for Homeless Assistance Program; a contract with Los Angeles County to develop bioterrorism preparedness and public health infrastructure; and the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget. For more information, visit http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

August 15 Budget Oversight Committee Meeting - The Long Beach Budget Oversight Committee meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall to discuss: the city’s fiscal year 2012 budget process; the state’s fiscal year 2012-2013 budget; the city’s fiscal year 2012 year-end budget projections; an update on the $18.4 million uplands oil fund infrastructure project; the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget and community budget book; presentations from various departments, including public safety, parks and library services; and any remaining 2012 budget items. For more information, visit http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

August 22 Aggregate Terminal Study Public Hearing - The Port of Long beach and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Draft EIR/EIS on a proposed construction aggregate, sand, gravel and granite facility on privately owned land in the Harbor District for public review. A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Long Beach City Hall. Written comments may be sent to Rick Cameron, Director of Environmental Planning, 925 Harbor Plaza, Long Beach, CA, 90802, or to Cameron@polb.com. The deadline for comments is September 21. The Draft EIR may be viewed at http://www.polb.com/ceqa.

September 5-6 Third Annual PortTechEXPO - PortTechLA, a coalition that includes the Port of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles and the San Pedro and Wilmington chambers of commerce, hosts its 3rd annual PortTechExpo. This two-day event includes a maritime conference and competition of the most innovative environmental, transportation, energy and security technologies. The event “attracts business and community leaders, venture capitalists, maritime industry experts and technology entrepreneurs from around the region,” with an average of 300 attendees and 50 exhibitors annually. Registration for the event is open. For more information, visit http://www.porttechla.org.

Business Meetings And Other Events:

• August 13: 7th District Councilmember James Johnson hosts a community budget meeting at 6 p.m. at Vista Del Mar, 3360 Magnolia Ave., with guests City Manager Pat West and Financial Management Director John Gross. RSVP to 562/570-7777 or district7@longbeach.gov.

• August 15: Naples Island Business Association meets at noon at Naples Rib Company, featuring guest speaker Carolyn Benton of Event Complete, the company organizing this year’s California Women’s Conference. BBQ lunch is provided; $6 for members, $10 for non-members. http://naplesislandbusiness.com.

• August 15: Vice Mayor Robert Garcia hosts a community coffee to discuss the budget and other matters at Kress Market, 443 North Pine, at 6 p.m. http://robertgarcia.com or 562/570-6919.

• August 16: 3rd District Neighborhood Association meeting at 11:45 a.m. at the Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 E. Appian Way, featuring guest speaker Long Beach Financial Management Director John Gross. Lunch is $15. RSVP to 562/570-8756.

• August 17: On Broadway Merchant Association hosts its monthly meeting from 9-10 a.m. at Paradise Piano Bar, 1800 E. Broadway. More information at http://onbroadwaylb.com.

• August 23: Naples Island Business Association sponsors “Cruising the Island, Cruise the Street on your Feet,” from 5-8:30 p.m. along 2nd Street. Tickets are $1, cash only. Contact Joy Maxwell at naplesislandbusinessassoc@gmail.com.

• August 28: 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews hosts a city budget summit, 6 p.m., at Ernest S. McBride, Sr., Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Call 562/57-6816 or e-mail district6@longbeach.gov.

• September 17: Arts Council for Long Beach is seeking candidates for its board of directors. Interested individuals who live and or work in Long Beach are invited to learn more about applying via the Arts Council’s website, http://www.artslb.org. Applications must be received by September 17.

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