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For information and opinions about Signal Hill’s Measure U, see page 5.

SERVING BIXBY KNOLLS, CALIFORNIA HEIGHTS, LOS CERRITOS, WRIGLEY AND THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL

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Residential developers eyeing former market site

May 30, 2014

Proposed state law could mean new library for Signal Hill aer all

Community meeting touches on Ralphs, crime, post-office closure and possible relocation of uptown farmers market

CJ Dablo

Sean Belk

Staff Writer

Despite a number of hurdles, the dream of a new library may just be a tiny bit closer to reality for Signal Hill. The State of California’s decision to wind down the redevelopment program a couple of years ago

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Residential developers are so far the only parties interested in acquiring an empty, 52,000-square-foot property in Bixby Knolls that was vacated by Ralphs about a year ago, according to a real-estate representative for the grocery store.

File photo Community members, however, have expressed Residential developers have shown an interest in mixed feelings about such a proposal, which would acquiring the vacant, former Ralphs property at Long require Planning Commission and City Council Beach Boulevard and San Antonio Drive. However, approvals to change the zoning at the site at Long such a project would require a zoning change from retail to residential, which has some residents and comBeach Boulevard and San Antonio Drive.

The topic was one of several subjects discussed dur- munity leaders concerned. ing a packed community meeting hosted by the Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association (LCNA), the Sleepy Hollow Neighborhood Association (SHNA) and the Country Club Manor Association (CCMA) at the Long Beach Petroleum Club on Thursday, May 22.

Addressing the crowd, 8th District Councilmember Al Austin said he wanted to dispel rumors that Porto’s Bakery & Café would be moving to the former Ralphs site after his office and the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association sent out an email blast in March to “spread the word” about the possibility.

“Based on the conversation I had with the [Porto’s] representative, it didn’t sound like it was a serious proposal,” Austin said, adding that the Bixby Knolls site was “last on the list” of many possible locations, including Torrance, Buena Park and West Covina.

Yoshko Prebanda, real-estate manager for Ralphs and Food 4 Less grocery stores in Los Angeles County, confirmed that Porto’s has not submitted a formal offer and neither have any other retailers or grocery stores.

There are, however, some offers on the table from residential developers, he said.

“We’ve spent the last 18 months trying to find somebody to sell the property to or lease the property to, but we haven’t had much interest from any retail tenants in the space,” said Prebanda, a Bixby Knolls native.

“The offers that I do have for the property are all from residential developers.”

still has repercussions for Signal Hill and a number of other cities with these programs.

If city officials in Signal Hill and the other cities that quickly had to halt the progress on redevelopment projects get their way, a proposed see AB 2493 page 18

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The Signal Hill Library operates from its present location at the city’s former fire station.

The building was constructed in 1931. If passed by state lawmakers, proposed legislation known as AB 2493 could mean that the plans for a new library– and other projects like it– may be able to move forward.

see LCNA page 13

From rags to recognition Dramatic moment in courtroom sets stage for homeless teen to later become Cypress College Outstanding Alumna Ashley Fowler Staff Writer

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Physical-education teacher Reyna Rosas stands in front of Jessie Elwin Nelson Academy, where she tells her students, “There are only two things you can control in your life– your attitude and your effort.”

About 30 years ago, a teenaged Reyna Rosas anxiously sat down in front of a Los Angeles Superior Court judge. She had dreaded this day. After years of dayto-day survival on the streets, Rosas had shrunk down to less than 60 pounds.

It had already been a long road. She was one of nine children, born premature and had been told she was “retarded” by her family. She said she felt unwanted and unloved and faced “relentless” bullying, abuse and gang violence. She was removed from her family only to struggle in foster care. Eventually, she wound up homeless.

“It was a real struggle just to survive,” she said. “It’s hard to be better than what people say you are.”

Rosas said the judge asked her what would she do if she were given a new lease on life– if she could walk out of the courtroom with a clean slate.

“I’d go to college,” Rosas responded, even though the pandering kneejerk reaction was not truly Rosas’s intention at the time.

He told her if she stayed on the streets she would die there. And Rosas agreed.

She was exhausted.

The judge then told her that all the charges had been dropped. He told her that she didn’t belong in a courthouse, and that he’d better not see her again. see ALUMNA page 7

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Brazil-bound CSUDH professor, accomplished mediator receives Fulbright Distinguished Chair award

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Cal State Dominguez Hills professor Nancy Erbe in front of the Gandhi and Peace Resource Centre at Kota University in Rajasthan, India

Ashley Fowler Staff Writer

Cal State Dominguez Hills professor Nancy Erbe was named Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Studies and will teach international conflict resolution out of PUC (Pontifícia Universidade Católica) in Rio de Janeiro next year.

“I feel wonderful, very honored and happy,” Erbe said. “It’s such a validation that those of us who work for social justice and good actually matter, that we’re supported in doing this work. I’ll be feeling this for a long time.”

The Bixby Knolls resident’s experience working in negotiation, conflict resolution and peace-building is recognized internationally. Her career has taken her all over the world– including for negotiations in the Balkans and between Israelis and Palestinians. The United Nations has also translated and distributed her writings.

For the last four years, she’s served as a reviewer for the Peace and Conflict Resolution Peer Review Committee for the Fulbright Specialist Program after visiting Cyprus as a Fulbright Senior Specialist in 2009.

Erbe was encouraged to apply for distinguished chair by representatives within the Fulbright program.

Her life experience, she said, seemed to match up perfectly for what the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board members, appointed by President Obama, were looking for.

Each year, the Fulbright Scholar Program awards 8,000 total grants. Only Erbe and 37 others were awarded distinguished chair– the highest level of Fulbright.

According to the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the objective of the Distinguished Fulbright Chair in Brazil is to enhance and disseminate studies involving the United States and its relationship with the Americas.

Erbe said she will serve as a facilitator, teacher and coach, responsible for enhancing mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and Brazil.

“I hope to inspire and empower the best of what people are envisioning and intending to do,” she said. “I don’t see it as just me. We are trying to address the immediate problems the best we can. It’s very much a collective effort.”

Brazil, because it is emerging as a global power, has become an exciting place to study, and an area where mediation is crucial, Erbe said.

“I have a lot of plans while I’m there,” Erbe said. “What’s closest to my heart is that the government is truly trying to engage ordinary people in the decisions that are being made there. I think our country could be doing a better job with that right now. The Brazilian people are being asked to collaborate in trying to create a better society, and that to me is going to be fascinating and very important.”

She said her work in conflict resolution is endlessly fulfilling and she truly values the international network she’s acquired.

“It is the most satisfying career that I have ever experienced,” Erbe said.

“You can imagine what it is like to be connecting with the people I connect with, who truly care about the future of the planet and their communities. I feel like in my own small way, that I am able to do something that really matters.“ Erbe said that her students can attest to the impact conflict-resolution education has had on their own lives, both personally and professionally.

The long-time professor said she stays in contact with many of her students and feels inspired by their stories and their plans for the world.

“We have just begun to learn about what is possible with international conflict resolution,” Erbe said. “One example, I have a student that is a Coptic Christian in Egypt. You would think, given the persecution she felt as a minority, that she would feel pessimistic. Instead, she is getting her graduate degree in international conflict resolution and is inspired to go to Egypt’s Ministry of Education to present a peace-education program that would be inclusive of all religions and all people.”

Another of her former students, from Uganda, when hearing of Erbe’s award, told her that now she must do even more.

“I give what I can when I have these opportunities,” Erbe said. ß

Remember to vote on Tuesday, June 3rd.

Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Your polling place may have changed from previous elections.

For your polling place location, see the back of your sample ballot booklet, or call the city clerk at (562) 989-7305

MAY 30, 2014

MAY 30, 2014

VOTE NO MEASURE U.

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MEASURE U IS A BAD EXPERIMENT WE CANNOT AFFORD. IT HAS NEVER BEEN TRIED BEFORE – ANYWHERE.

Measure U will:

• Hurt property values • Jeopardize Signal Hill Police Patrols and Fire Service • Strip the City Council forever of its ability to manage city finances

Protect Your Home Values.

Vote NO on Measure U.

Please join us, your First Responders, All Five Signal Hill Council Members, US Congressman Alan Lowenthal and LA Supervisor Don Knabe in Voting No on Measure U: • Supervisor Don Knabe • US Congress Member Alan Lowenthal • Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association • Los Angeles County Firefighters, Local 1014 • Signal Hill Mayor Edward Wilson • Signal Hill Vice Mayor Larry Forester • Signal Hill Council Member Tina Hansen • Signal Hill Council Member Michael Noll • Signal Hill Council Member Lori Woods • Signal Hill Treasurer Emerson Fersch • Signal Hill Commissioner Gary Dudley • Signal Hill Commissioner Louise Cunningham • Signal Hill Commissioner Ken Davis • Signal Hill Commissioner Alisha Lopez • Signal Hill Commissioner Carmen Brooks • Signal Hill Commissioner Shannon Murphy • Signal Hill Commissioner Devon Austin • Signal Hill Commissioner Rose Richard • Signal Hill Commissioner Tom Benson • Signal Hill Commissioner Jane Fallon • Signal Hill Commissioner Ronald Griggs • Signal Hill Commissioner Steve Strichart • Signal Hill Commissioner Victor Parker • Signal Hill Commissioner Bill Yochum • Signal Hill Commissioner Paul Patterson • Robert Copeland • Dave Dressler • Al Warot • Tim Williamson • Lance Woods • Gil Griego

• Chan Brainard • Carol Yochum • Pam Hughes • Dr. Joe Hughes • Lynn Hutchison • Richard Morley • Dave Hooper • Sylvia Hooper • Lorraine Gilbert • Donna Harris • Kathleen Heller • Dennis Kelly • Brenda Kelly • Pat Wolfe • Michael Murphy • Jason Patterson • Kathryn Zeiger • Norman Morgan • Joseph Holliday • Keir Jones • Thomas-Michael Dileva • Ellen Ward • Pat Crosby • Jeff Adler • Dennis Apadoca • Doug Slides • Cameron Caplen-Simith • Rachel Caplen-Smith • Kevin Aratari • Jaclyn Masom • Becky Rose

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LETTERS, EMAILS and WEBSITE COMMENTS

Mad about U?

I have been following the debate over Measure U, and I have found a significant difference between the arguments that have convinced me to vote no on Measure U. Several credible people and organizations have studied Measure U and determined that Measure U is bad for Signal Hill.

Here are a few of those urging voters to vote no on Measure U: United States Congressman Alan Lowenthal, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association, [and] Los Angeles County Fire Fighters Local 1040. Other newspapers also oppose Measure U. The City [of Signal Hill] did the responsible thing by conducting an independent fiscal analysis of Measure U. The independent fiscal experts said Measure U would fundamentally alter the management of the city’s municipal finance and budget planning and affect over $450,000 in revenues that pay for police services. Even worse, the city attorney, who has over 30 years of municipal-law experience, warns that Measure U is so broadly written the courts will need to decide how the measure will be applied.

Unfortunately, Measure U was written by an attorney that does not practice municipal law and without any input from the community which leads to a few questions: Did she consult with the experts to be sure that her measure will not harm Signal Hill? Why aren’t there any experts that publicly endorse Measure U? Do the citizens of Signal Hill want their tax dollars spent on unnecessary court and legal costs to figure out Measure U? Finally, if Measure U is good for Signal Hill, why do so many trustworthy people and organization oppose Measure U? There are too many unanswered questions about Measure U. I urge the voters of Signal Hill to join me on June 3 and Vote “no” on Measure U. Devon Austin Signal Hill Planning Commissioner

Familiarity breeds contempt?

I was so disturbed by something that happened on my way home last night, that I felt compelled to share it.

I left work around 7pm, heading south on PCH. Crossing Anaheim, I glanced over to the left and realized it was someone on a scooter, tipped over into the parkway.

A man (“Bob”) was in a distressed state. He appeared to be disabled in some way, but I was not sure if his inability to speak clearly was part of his disability or a result of a stroke or a fall from his scooter. Determining that police help was needed, I called 911.

While I waited, numerous cars continued on. Shortly, an SUV stopped, and a woman and her teenage son offered assistance. Between us, we were able to determine his name, that he has Parkinson’s, and his scooter’s battery was dead. Our first concern was getting him safely off PCH. We put the scooter in neutral and pushed him to the entrance of Hotel Current. The concerned woman (Julie) was able to connect to his wife on his cell. She was in Lakewood, picking up grandkids, and said “just leave him” but was on her way. Dumbfounded, we reiterated to her that he was on PCH at dusk. We assured her we’d get him off the street and stay until she arrived.

We got “Bob” to safety. The teen was solicitous of “Bob’s” needs, getting him water and trying to engage him in conversation, discovering he was a veteran. Turns out Julie’s husband is a Long Beach police officer, and she called to see if he could be dispatched to help us.

He and “Bob’s” wife arrived the same time. I was thunderstruck at the dispassionate behavior of “Bob’s” family. No greeting with a sense of relief that he was safe, no appearance of concern about his welfare– the grandkids appeared bored, unconcerned. His wife didn’t greet him with obvious relief, love, affection– seemingly, it was just another chore on her list to retrieve him and leave.

Perhaps this rescuing happens regularly, perhaps they have been dealing with his debilitating disease a long time, perhaps they’re tired, but it really saddened me to see the casual disregard for this person. “Bob” and his family remained heavy on my mind well into today. My utter disappointment in this behavior is somewhat mitigated by the caring help from complete strangers.

Shari Blackwell Business owner Signal Hill

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There is much I like about the citizens’ initiative Measure U, but most of all I like that it puts the Signal Hill voter in the driver’s seat, where the taxpayer belongs.

With the passage of Measure U, I can take comfort in knowing my dear city will not follow the cities of Bell and Cudahy into the abyss of mismanagement.

I like it that talented neighbors– professionals in our community like Carol Churchill and Maria Harris– were willing to lead a grassroots effort to protect the taxpayer. They have persisted even though a well heeled city establishment has fought them every step of the way.

They took action when it became clear, after discovering many instances of city financial mismanagement, and after Governor Brown eliminated the redevelopment agency, that the City intended to proceed with business as usual, not listening to the concerns of our neighbors who saw threats to their pocketbooks.

“Yes on Measure U” proponents are honest, responsible people who truly care about the residents and our city. And the naysayers are only interested in controlling political power and advancing their “pet projects.”

I like it that the “Yes on Measure U” proponents have studied the situation carefully and have crafted a reasonable, practical and well focused alternative to the taxpayer writing a blank check.

I am voting Yes on Measure U because Measure U requires the City to be fully transparent and genuinely include us where it really counts– the ballot box.

Bob Long Signal Hill

Happy campers

Summer is almost here! I wanted to provide you with an 8th District resource guide for summer camps and activities for families and kids. We will be putting it up on our website at longbeach.gov/district8 next week. If you have additional resources that you feel should be listed, please email district8@longbeach.gov with your suggestions.

Al Austin Councilmember 8th District

Keep on votin’ in the free world

Voter turnout in the recent election in the embattled country of Ukraine was reportedly 65 percent. Sixty-five percent of voters literally risked their lives to exercise their freedom to vote. Polling places had been ransacked, ballot boxes destroyed, armed men lurked nearby, threatening them. But they stepped up and voted.

What will your excuse be for not enjoying your freedom to vote here in Signal Hill on Tuesday, June 3?

Louise Cunningham Signal Hill

A consumption presumption

Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc., as the producers of the Annual Pride celebration, considers the safety of those in attendance as a priority. With an event of this magnitude come many responsibilities, and at the top of the list is a responsible alcohol-distribution practice.

In a press release by the Long Beach Police Department dated May 20, 2014, subject titled “Over 60 Cited In Undercover Operation,” it mentioned citations issued related to alcohol-related crimes. It made reference that a “minor decoy” operation was conducted at the Pride festival May 17 and 18, 2014. This may have misled those reading the press release to think all of these citations were issued inside the Pride celebration, when in fact they were issued to persons in the adjacent parking structures, along the parade route and [on] city streets.

Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. was informed by an Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) representative that no citations were issued inside this year’s Pride celebration. Long Beach Pride has always been proactive in addressing concerns by city agencies and ABC. This year, in order to add another layer of security, Long Beach Pride contracted guards that were trained in the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) program approved by ABC. These guards completed the RBS training and staffed all the 21-and-over wrist-banding stations at this year’s Pride celebration.

The beverage stations that failed in the decoy operation are of great concern to our leadership team and will be discussed further in the post-event meeting with city agencies and ABC, where all details will be made available to us.

Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. has and will continue to work with city and federal agencies to ensure that the laws governing alcohol sales and consumption are strictly enforced.

We look forward to working closely with the City of Long Beach, federal agencies and Alcohol Beverage Control to ensure that next year’s Pride celebration meets the required regulations. We will continue to seek the advice and participate in all training from Alcohol Beverage Control and the City of Long Beach to have responsible alcoholicbeverage service systems in place.

Frank Rubio Vice president of entertainment Long Beach Pride

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Thoughts from the Associate Publisher

by Steve Strichart

Okay. So here goes... It has been the policy of the Signal Tribune to not publicly support one candidate over another.

In 14 years, we have never endorsed any candidate. My wife Neena feels very strongly about this. However, there comes a time when, in my opinion, policies have to be “bent” in order to be responsible to our readers. I almost never try and push my opinions on my wife, but I do own half of this newspaper, and for this election I feel obligated

to voice my opinion regarding Signal Hill’s Measure U. I have read the measure front to back and sat through or watched city council meetings where the issue was discussed, argued and shouted about. The bottom line is that, as far as I’m concerned, Measure U does not do what the draftees first claimed it would or what it was intended to do. If Measure U would be such a wonderful and useful tool, why is it that no other city in the state of California has an even similar law on their books? It’s because the way the initative is written, it would be detrimental to the management of any city. Instead, we’ve learned that so much of the language is up to interpretation that, if passed, it could be dragged through the courts for years.

First of all, we elect our city council members to run the city to the best of their ability. That includes keeping us safe, providing us with clean water, and

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meeting our everyday basic needs as residents of our city. If they don’t do a good job, we can always replace them at the polls. I, for one, believe the present city council has proven themselves over and over again to have a strong hold on the economic reins of this city. There have been no frivolous taxes or fees imposed on our residents. But when fees needed to be raised, they were done with resident input at public meetings and at council meetings.

If Measure U is added to the mix, each new fee that needed to be raised or introduced would have to be voted on and passed by two-thirds of the registered voters in our city. How many voters are going to go to the polls to vote on a fee increase if it doesn’t directly affect them? That means the few are dictating to the many. And, if anyone thinks an election is thrown together in a day or two, think again. By the way, it can cost up to $75,000 to hold an election. Do we

have to have an election to vote on whether we can spend the money on an election? Do you see where this is going? Measure U would do nothing but complicate the process for raising fees when the necessity rises.

Making the city re-evaluate any bonds or loans after just 10 years is another financial disaster waiting to happen. No city can qualify for a bond or afford a bond that has a 10-year sunset clause in it. Here again, the very people we elect to make these decisions for us so we don’t have to would be handcuffed and unable to do their jobs.

It seems to me that Measure U was written and pushed onto the ballot by people who have publicly stated that they do not trust our current city council.

I have been a Civil Service commissioner for over 15 years, and the position has afforded me the opportunity to work closely with City Hall. Looking back over that period, I find myself hard-

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pressed to remember anything that would cause anyone to be so distrustful of the city council.

The one former supporter of Measure U that did get elected, Lori Woods, changed her stance and is now against it.

Have you asked yourself why? Our city treasurer, who happens to have an extensive background in financial matters, has also changed his position. They both realize that their original understanding of Measure U has gone by the wayside.

The proponents of Measure U seem to have a vendetta against our present city council with no thought how it will affect the future quality of life for the citizens of our fine city.

I encourage everyone to get out and vote. Make up your mind to be a part of how our city is run and how it will be run in the future. Remember, it’s your future too.

As for me, I say vote ‘no’ on Measure U!

The City of Signal Hill will feature a voting item as part of the Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 3 so that residents can vote for or against Measure U, also known as The Taxpayer’s Right to Know and Vote, which was written by Carol Churchill and Maria Harris of the organization Signal Hill Community First.

The ballot item will be presented as follows: The Charter Amendment. Shall the proposed citizens initiative Requiring 2/3 Vote For All Taxes, Assessments And Fees; Expiration Of Taxes and Fees Within 10 Years, Assessments Within 20 Years; Requiring Bond Repayment In 20 Years Initiative Charter Amendment be adopted?

The Signal Tribune has asked four individuals, two proponents and two opponents, to provide their opinions about the measure.

Carol Churchill Signal Hill homeowner since 1986 Attorney and former member of City Council and Planning Commission

As a proponent of Measure U, what is your understanding as to what the initiative, if passed, would do and what will it not do? (limit to 150 words) Measure U is the voter’s chance to impose checks and balances in the city charter, which now allows: • Paying the highest percentage of attorney fees in all of Los Angeles County • Giving $300,000 of public funds to the council’s favorite wine bar • Creating $9 million in employee pension debt.

Educated voters realize that Measure U is a chance to get the Council to listen to them on future taxes and property assessments.

Measure U requires disclosures of important facts that voters would never otherwise get.

Measure U guarantees property values will increase because voters decide on where to spend their tax dollars to increase property values. Subsidize a 99-Cent Store or water-improvement system?

Measure U does not cut any existing revenues in the city’s budget, nor does it require elections for government fees because state law controls municipal law.

What do you believe would be the basic positive/negative outcome(s) should the measure be passed? (limit to 150 words) Unlike Councilmember Woods, who does not know the questions to ask because she lacks both training and experience, and unlike the “consultant” who writes that he never bothered to consider the “law” when speculating how Measure U “could,” as opposed to “would,” affect the city’s budget, my understanding of what Measure U does is based upon actual legal training, council experience and years of extensive legal research, like: California law; audit reports; economic ordinances; city charter; municipal law treaties; Los Angeles Grand Jury and Los Angeles Times investigations on • Unfunded city pensions • Excessive city manager and city attorney salaries • Financial crisis of charter cities.

Educated voters know: funding for emergency services is guaranteed in state and federal law, as is California Crown’s voting exemptions. Two-thirds vote is in the existing charter. State survey results: 66 percent of tax measures pass with two-thirds voter approval– direct government is working all over California.

Marc Solomon Resident for 32 years Former Parks and Recreation Commissioner

As a proponent of Measure U, what is your understanding as to what the initiative, if passed, would do and what will it not do? (limit to 150 words) I’m voting “yes.”

Proposition 13 was hard to swallow for many in government. I see Measure U similarly.

Measure U may be subject to varied interpretations, change the way city government operates (not necessarily a bad thing) and hold the line on taxes, fees and assessments until the citizens are convinced there is a need for increasing them.

Property/sales taxes impact my budget. Fees/assessments can affect me when I want to improve my home and/or enjoy my surroundings. I forecast my budget and live within it. Government will need to better forecast their budget and live within it.

Measure U is not perfect or a bad idea, but it is a step forward. If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem!

The City Council should have considered putting an alternative measure on the ballot instead of a concerted effort trying to defeat it.

What do you believe would be the basic positive/negative outcome(s) should the measure be passed? (limit to 150 words) The City Council would need to: • Give better consideration to how it budgets and spends the taxpayers’ money!

• Not count on citizens randomly supporting bonds for future projects!

• Know that the citizens are watching how they spend their monies!

• Know that future increases of taxes, fees and assessments should be reduced and/or paid off sooner than later!

The City Council attempted transparency in 2006, via the mail, asking citizens if they wanted a water rate increase. “The City Council will not be permitted to adopt the rate increase should a majority written protest be received (50-percent plus one)…” Minimal written responses led to the increase. They asked in 2006. Shouldn’t the next time be an actual election???

Frankly, I don’t really see the City/City Council changing their mode of operation. As with the loss of the Redevelopment Agency, they will likely figure a way around this.

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Tom Benson 26-year resident Signal Hill business owner, Planning Commissioner and Sustainable City Committee member

As an opponent of Measure U, what is your understanding as to what the initiative, if passed, would do and what will it not do? (limit to 150 words) While it may have been well-intentioned in concept, it totally failed in its writing.

Poor word structure will assure, that, if this measure were passed, it will take years to define actual implementation, needlessly wasting hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars.

Funds wasted on litigation and special elections will lead to lost services for residents and/or increased costs of City operations.

Anyone who has voted for judges will understand you must research many sources of information to make an informed vote. Voters will face confusion and frustration when asked to vote on over 120 fees and financial items.

Decision-making will transfer from the Council. They read hundreds of reports, data, environmental-impact reviews and documents for a well informed decision. Voters who may not have the time to read all necessary support documents may reject an excellent item or pass a detrimental item.

Lastly, property owners are protected by Prop 13 already.

What do you believe would be the basic positive/negative outcome(s) should the measure be passed? (limit to 150 words) I genuinely believe that no positive outcomes will result from this measure as written. Whether the intent of the measure is well intended or malicious, the measure as written is unclear, inadequately defined and contradicts itself and existing law.

The measure will put unnecessary burden on voters to become intimately informed on information that is fundamental to day-to-day City operations.

Property values will flatten or drop as the City experiences uncertainty, higher expenses and reduced services.

The requirement of bringing items to public vote will slow down if not stop routine operations and could seriously restrict the City’s ability to respond to emergencies.

The potential to paralyze the operation of the City and driving good development to surrounding communities is very high.

Lastly, Measure U will not benefit the residents of Signal Hill, and it will significantly restrict, not broaden, voter participation.

Lori Woods 16-year resident Signal Hill City Councilmember

As an opponent of Measure U, what is your understanding as to what the initiative, if passed, would do and what will it not do? (limit to 150 words) If Measure U passes, the City Council and administration will do its best to understand how to implement such a complicated change to the city charter. The greatest disadvantage we will have is in implementing something that has never been done in any city, in any state.

My greatest fear is we will be forced to seek a court’s opinion on what the measure really means, exactly what it applies to and clarifying all its ambiguous language.

Once these decisions are left up to the courts, we will all lose. The court will then use its own means of interpretation, a judge will decide, the decision outcome will then be out of the hands of all the voters, out of the hands of the City Council; we could all lose. The measure is not even voted on yet, and the City has had to spend over $70,000 in legal costs.

What do you believe would be the basic positive/negative outcome(s) should the measure be passed? (limit to 150 words) Based on the outcome, we would then not only have a whole new “set of rules” by which the City would have to operate under all budgets and systems, personnel would have to develop new procedures for all departments in how they manage their budgets, workflow and job responsibilities. How long would you stay at a job if the boss came in one day, changed your job description, added more responsibility, told you to rewrite all procedures and then said, “By the way, we can’t offer you a change in pay?” I believe that, over time, the City would lose valuable professional personnel and a loss of services and professionalism to the community.

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Bicyclist killed in traffic accident on Long Beach Boulevard

A bicyclist is dead after being struck by a medical transport van on Long Beach Boulevard.

On Monday, May 26, at approximately 1:27pm, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and 16th Street regarding an injury traffic collision.

Arriving officers discovered an unconscious male adult bicyclist lying in the roadway after being struck by a 2006 Ford Econoline medical transport van. Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the bicyclist deceased at the scene. The bicyclist was identified as 80-year-old Long Beach resident Mariano Carasaquit Libron.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Libron was riding his bicycle eastbound on 16th Street in a crosswalk at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and failed to stop for a red traffic signal. The Ford Econoline, driven by a 24-year-old Long Beach resident, was traveling southbound on Long Beach Boulevard on a green traffic signal and struck Libron.

The driver of the van and one passenger, a patient being transported in the van, were uninjured. The passenger was interviewed and released at the scene. The driver was positively identified and determined to be properly licensed. The driver was interviewed and released at the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail Detective Steve Fox at (562) 570-7355. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .

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A 31-year-old Long Beach man is dead and another victim was hospitalized after a shooting earlier this week, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

On Monday, May 26, at 12:30pm, officers responded to the 2800 block of E. 65th Street regarding a shooting call and discovered two male adult victims had sustained gunshot wounds. One victim sustained injury to the upper torso and the other to a lower extremity.

Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded and transported both victims to a local hospital. Enrique Lopez, 31, of Long Beach, sustained injury to the upper torso and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The other victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.

The preliminary investigation indicated the victims were outside a residence when the suspect vehicle approached them and a passenger fired multiple rounds in the direction of the victims. A motive for the shooting is unknown, and the investigation remains ongoing, according to the LBPD. The incident is being investigated as possibly gang-related, and no additional suspect information is available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Hugo Cortes and Peter Lackovic at (562) 570-7244. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .

Source: LBPD

Police seeking information regarding shooting death

A 34-year-old Long Beach man is dead after a shooting last weekend, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).

On Saturday, May 24, around 10:30pm, officers responded to the area of 19th Street and Lime Avenue regarding a shooting call. The preliminary investigation indicated the victim was walking away from a parked vehicle when the suspect(s) fired multiple rounds, striking him in the upper torso. The victim collapsed several feet away and was transported by a private citizen to a local hospital before officers arrived. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Cedrick McClair of Long Beach, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

A motive for the shooting is unknown, and the investigation remains ongoing. The incident is being investigated as possibly gang-related, and no suspect information is available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Hugo Cortes and Peter Lackovic at (562) 570-7244. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .

Source: LBPD

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A very elated Rosas quickly made her way to the door. An older, Hispanic woman, who had been at the hearing, was standing in front of the door, blocking the exit.

All she was thinking about was moving past that door. Freedom was outside.

The stranger stopped her and told her, “I’m your guardian angel.”

“Honestly, I was in no mood for religious jargon,” Rosas joked.

The stranger told her, “I’m your guardian angel, and you may not know this, but you are going to be the guardian angel of many.”

She asked Rosas where she would go to school if she could, newly freed. Rosas responded off-handedly, “Cypress College.”

The woman pulled out her checkbook and asked her how much it cost. “$7.50?” Rosas replied.

She pulled out her checkbook, wrote a check for $7.50 to Cypress College and handed it to Rosas.

The words rang in her head as she stared at the check, “you are going to be the guardian angel of many.”

Rosas, shocked, looked up from the check and the woman was gone. She said she ran after her, searching, but she was nowhere to be found. That was the last time she would see the stranger that changed her life forever.

“I knew what the street was doing to me,” Rosas said. “At that time, I was dying. Not only my soul, but my physical being was dying. If I didn’t shake myself out of that environment I was in, I just wasn’t going to make it.”

The first thing Rosas did after leaving the courthouse was look for a few plastic bottles to recycle for 50 cents. She needed the bus fare to get to Cypress College. It took her four hours to arrive.

She immediately filled out an application.

Next, she had to find her new home. She found it on a cement bench on campus. She said she cleaned off the spider webs and after about a week, Rosas was able to find a job with help from the school’s financial-aid office. She worked the night shift at Jack in the Box and would use the school locker room to shower.

“I was so excited,” she said.

“Now I would have a place to stay and food to eat and the ability to continue my education.”

Her first semester was difficult. She didn’t have a place to live. She didn’t have money for books. She said she struggled academically. Luckily, she had some teachers looking out for her. They helped her get her books and let her know they saw in her great potential.

Eventually she was able to save up enough money to have her own room, her own bed, a third change of clothes, and finally some real sleep.

She earned her associate’s degree from Cypress College in 1982, but she didn’t stop. She earned her bachelor of arts in physical education and kinesiology at California State University, Long Beach. In 1998, she earned her master of arts in the same field.

On May 23, Rosas was invited to speak at Cypress College’s graduation ceremony as

the year’s Outstanding Alumna award.

Rosas said she felt humbled to be awarded the honor. After more than 20 years of experience as a teacher and coach, she said the moment weighed heavy with validation.

She said her life has come full-circle– that she is a ‘guardian angel’ for so many others like the stranger in the courtroom predicted all those years ago.

As a self-described “strict” teacher, she says her students know they can come to her for support.

With tears in her eyes, Rosas explained simply, “No child should ever feel unloved.”

Every day Rosas said she sees students she knows are struggling with homelessness, bad family lives, gangs, drugs and bullying. She tells them: “There are only two things you can control in your life– your attitude

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and your effort. Never give up.

Even though my life was not giving me the necessary things I needed, I had to look in the mirror every day and say, ‘who do you love? I love me.’ If I didn’t like who I was, then I had to find what wasn’t good and possibly change that. And that’s what I did.”

She has worked with more than 6,000 students in her career as an educator, now teaching at Jessie Elwin Nelson Academy.

And, although she hasn’t been able to “save them all,” she’s been able to reach many, she said.

“I want kids to know that no matter what anybody says, and they may do things to hurt you, you have to really look at yourself and know, ‘I’m capable of this,’” Rosas said. “I don’t care if I have to read this book five times to learn it. I’m going to do it.” ß

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WET YOUR WHISTLE What Happy-hour fundraiser Who To benefit Walk for the Animals Where Panama Joe’s, 5100 E. Second St. When Friday, May 30 from 5pm to 8:30pm More Info Complimentary appetizers will be served, and there will be a registration table set up for walkers to sign up.

A SERVING OF GREENS What Golf tournament, dinner and auction Who To benefit the Community Hospital Long Beach Foundation Where Recreation Park Golf, 5001 Deukmejian Dr. When Friday, May 30 at 9am More Info Golf fees are $325 per golfer or $1,200 for four. Email kberry2@memorialcare.org, call (562) 494-0576 or visit chlbfoundation.org .

HEALTHY MINDS What Open-house event Who Bridges to Healing Counseling and Training Center Where 3711 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 1016A When Friday, May 30 from 3pm to 7pm More Info Event will celebrate the inauguration of the center’s new mental-health group private-practice model. Call (562) 528-0606 or email bridgestohealing@gmail.com .

LEND ME YOUR FEET What Walkathon Who Hosted by Walk4Hearing Where Shoreline Park, 100 Aquarium Way When Sunday, June 1 at 9am More Info The event will include pizza, a clown and magician, games, and information vendors. Donations of $100 or more will receive a free T-shirt.

A GLASS ON THE GRASS What Annual garden tour and wine tasting Who Hosted by Long Beach Organic Where Alamitos Bay, 205 N Marina Dr. When Sunday, June 1 from 1pm to 6pm More Info Donors will board a chartered bus and visit four of LBO’s nine community gardens. There will be food, wine and live music at each stop. Donations are $75 per person, which includes annual membership in LBO or $65 per person for current LBO members.

MEASURE K BOND MEETUP What Community meeting Who North Long Beach Community Action Group Where American Legion Post 560, 1215 50th St. When Sunday, June 1 from 2pm to 4pm More Info Call (562) 428-7710.

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TURTLE TALK What Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust General Meeting Who Featured speakers Dan Lawson and Dan Crear Where Kettering Elementary School, 550 Silvera Ave. When Wednesday, June 4 at 7pm More Info Email Elizabeth@lewlandtrust.org or call (714) 357-8576 to RSVP.

LIFESAVERS What Free hands-only CPR training Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Where Home Depot, 751 Spring St. When Thursday, June 5 from 9am to 1pm More Info Call (562) 933-0596 or email dhawkins@memorialcare.org .

HISTORICAL READS What Summer-reading book signing Who Hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach Where 4260 Atlantic Ave. When Friday, June 6 at 7pm More Info Books will be available for purchase. HSLB members receive discounts on the titles.

BEST FOOT FORWARD What 4th annual memorial 5k run/walk for childhood-cancer awareness Who Hosted by the parents of Jalen and and Breanna Thayer Where Patrick Henry Elementary School, 3720 Canehill Ave. When Saturday, June 7 at 7am More Info Cost is from $3 to $17. Visit havefaithbestrong.org .

TURTLE TREK What Turtle-spotting Who Hosted by the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Where Meet in the parking area at the corner of 1st Street and PCH in Seal Beach.

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Crimes reported by LBPD Council Districts 6, 7 & 8

Thursday, May 22 Residential burglary 7:14am– 4200 block Olive Ave.

Residential burglary 8:14am– 3600 block Cherry Ave. Residential burglary 3:10pm– 1800 block Cedar Ave. Residential burglary 5:45pm– 700 block W. 19th St. Battery 6:30pm– 1800 Lime Ave.

Friday, May 23 Robbery 5:31am– 100 block W. PCH

Battery 7:08am– 4400 block Atlantic Ave. Grand theft auto 7:30am– 2100 block Elm Ave.

Residential burglary 11:51am– 4600 block E. Goldfield Ave. Residential burglary 3:12pm– 3400 block Magnolia Ave. Battery 8:18pm– Pacific Ave./W. 28th St.

Battery 10:45pm– 3500 block Lemon Ave.

MAY 30, 2014

89-year-old Long Beach man killed in traffic collision

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An 89-year-old Long Beach man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a two-car accident that occured last weekend.

On Saturday, May 24, at approximately 1:47pm, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers were dispatched to the area of South Street and Downey Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision.

Arriving officers discovered an unconscious male adult driver trapped inside a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle had been struck by a 1995 Lexus ES300 as the Grand Marquis exited a nearby parking lot. The Grand Marquis, driven by an 89-year-old Long Beach resident, entered onto South Street and was struck by the Lexus, which was traveling eastbound on South Street.

Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded, extracted the Grand Marquise driver and transported him to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver is not being identified pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Lexus, a 19-year-old resident of Compton, was uninjured. He was interviewed and released at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail Detective Steve Fox at (562) 570-7355. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or visit LACrimeStoppers.org .

Source: LBPD

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EYE ON CRIME Assault 11:56pm– Cherry Ave./N/PCH

Grand theft auto 4:30pm– 200 block E. 49th St.

Homicide 10:30pm– 700 block E. 19th St.

Tuesday, May 27 Residential burglary 1:22pm– 1900 block Long Beach Blvd.

Saturday, May 24 Assault 9:44pm– 2400 block Chestnut Ave.

Sunday, May 25 Grand theft auto 4:56am– 2800 block Temple Ave. Residential burglary 8:46am– 3500 block Elm Ave. Residential burglary 9:05am– 2300 block E. PCH

Residential burglary 11:50am– 200 block E. 47th St. Battery 1:26pm– W. PCH/Pacific Ave. Grand theft auto 3pm– 3700 block Cherry Ave.

Battery 10:36pm– 3300 block De Forest Ave. Monday, May 26 Grand theft auto 12:30am– 3600 block Orange Ave. Vehicle recovered 1:56am– Willow St./Golden Ave. Grand theft auto 8:39am– 1000 block E. 32nd St.

Residential burglary 8:28pm– 900 block E. 46th St.

Residential burglary 1:47pm– 1900 block Pasadena Ave.

Residential burglary 6:01pm– 100 block W. Roosevelt Rd.

Residential burglary 9:23pm– 3400 block Atlantic Ave.

Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

Thursday, May 22 Residential burglary 9:45am– 2100 block E. Hill St.

Friday, May 23 Auto burglary 6:33am– 2100 block Cherry Ave.

Injury hit-and-run 10:35am– California Ave./E. Willow St. Spouse abuse 1:37pm– 3100 block E. PCH

Commercial burglary 3:12pm– 900 block E. 33rd St. Saturday, May 24 DUI 1:14am– 3100 block E. PCH

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Exhibiting firearm 3:04am– Molino Ave./E. 19th St.

Stolen vehicle 9:48am– 2800 block Walnut Ave.

Sunday, May 25 DUI 11:43pm– 2700 block E. PCH

Monday, May 26 Stolen vehicle 8:37am– 1000 block E. 32nd St.

Auto burglary 11:59am– 1800 block Obispo Ave.

Battery from spouse, cohabitant, date 6:23pm– 2600 block Wall St.

Tuesday, May 27 Stolen vehicle 12:21am– E. Hill St./Obispo Ave.

DUI 2:40am– Orizaba Ave./E. PCH

Grand theft auto 2pm– 2600 block Lime Ave.

Non-injury hit-and-run 2:24pm– 2200 block E. Willow St.

Identity theft 9:07pm– 2000 block Temple Ave.

Wednesday, May 28 Making/possessing ficititious bill or note 12:17pm– 3500 block E. PCH

Vandalism 8:26pm– 2500 block Cherry Ave.

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LB Chamber of Commerce earns President’s Circle Award for sixth consecutive year The California Chamber of Commerce has named the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, among 26 other organizations like it, to receive the President’s Circle Award.

The award, first presented in 2009, recognizes chambers for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws.

President’s Circle award recipients published vote records of their state legislators on key business issues, generated letters to state elected officials on issues of interest to members and participated in the CalChamber compliance product resale program at an exemplary level.

In 2013, 27 chambers received the award; in 2012, there were 23 recipients; in 2011, 21 chambers received the recognition; in 2010, there were 22 award recipients; and in 2009, 13 local chambers received the award.

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has received the award every year since its inception, according to Jeremy Harris, senior vice president of the Long Beach Chamber.

Source: LB Chamber

Allan Zaremberg, president and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce; Randy Gordon, president and CEO of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce; and Anne Buettner, chair of the California Chamber of Commerce board of directors

Courtesy LB Chamber

Second Sundays events in 8th District to return this summer

The office of 8th District Councilmember Al Austin will again co-host a series of “Second Sundays in the Village” events this summer, beginning on Sunday, June 8 and continuing on July 13 and August 10.

Second Sundays in the Village kicked off last June and is a free monthly community event organized in partnership between Austin and the Virginia Village Business Association. The family-friendly event serves to highlight the revitalized Long Beach Boulevard corridor in north Long Beach while fostering a stronger partnership between the neighborhoods and the local businesses, according to the 8th District office.

The first Second Sundays event of the summer will take place from 3pm to 6pm on June 8 on Long Beach Boulevard between 53rd and 56th streets, which is a business corridor in north Long Beach.

“Second Sundays in the Village is the product of a partnership with the businesses on Long Beach Boulevard,” Austin said. “We are building on last summer’s success in continuing what we hope will be an annual tradition.”

The event will feature artists and musicians in local businesses and along Long Beach Boulevard. There will also be free snow cones provided by the Port of Long Beach, a kids’ zone, as well as community resources and local merchant discounts.

Virginia Village derives its name from the history of the area, which was known as Virginia City before it was annexed by the City of Long Beach in 1924.

In the last several years, the City of Long Beach and its former redevelopment agency invested more than $5 million in streetscape improvements along the Long Beach Boulevard corridor between Del Amo Boulevard and 56th Street.

This work included repaving the street, new medians and landscaping, façade improvements, new pedestrian lighting and bus shelters, and the creation of a pedestrian paseo. The public parking lot at Long Beach Boulevard and Market Street was also landscaped and repaved with an environmentally friendly porous asphalt.

June’s event is co-sponsored by Austin, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, Cultural Alliance Long Beach and the Virginia Village Business Association.

For more information, visit longbeach.gov/district8, or contact Austin’s office at (562) 570-6685 or district8@longbeach.gov .

Source: 8th District Council office

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“Creature,” gouache and watercolor

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Posing questions to local artist Danelle Wulc Cory Bilicko

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Danelle Wulc

If you happen to read this column each week, you may already know that I’m assembling a group of artists for a latesummer art show I’m curating at Greenly Art Space in Signal Hill. Many of the artists I’ve invited to partake are folks I already knew, including some I’d already profiled in this weekly feature.

However, I thought it would be fun, and a bit adventurous, to embark into the unpredictable realm of Craigslist to find an

artist about which I know absolutely nothing– a wild card.

I clicked on the link for “artists” and viewed a few creations by locals, but it wasn’t until I saw the work of Danelle Wulc that I knew I’d found the one I wanted.

She’d done portraits of some musicians I happen to love, but there was a sophistication to her style and point-of-view that I also found compelling.

I contacted her, we met up, and she’s in!

Originally from Harbor City, the 29-

year-old artist grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, moved to Palos Verdes at age 16 and has been on her own ever since. She now lives in Long Beach, where she’s resided for nine years.

She studied art at Cal State Long Beach, where she displayed some of her work, as well as showing at Berlin coffee shop, Songbird store on 4th Street and the Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Night Dive” event.

What tends to be your most frequent subject matter and why?

Animals, surreal images, darker imagery, people, because that’s what catches my eye and inspires me.

How would you describe your point-of-view as an artist?

I feel art just is anything and everything; it’s what makes me so alive and what I am most passionate about.

What is your favorite piece of art that you have created?

That’s a hard question. I have a series of drawings of animal heads on human bodies that I am very happy with and love, but there’s a lot of things I’ve done that I love.

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What is one of your favorite works of art that another artist has created?

Anything Salvador Dalí. He’s one of my biggest inspirations.

What are you currently working on?

Silhouette portraits with abstract backgrounds, two paintings I started years ago that are surreal in imagery I need to finish, painting on skateboard decks, a commissioned painting and a piece for an upcoming show I'll be in. There’s never just one thing I’m working on.

Wulc can be contacted at dwulc@yahoo.com and found on Instagram as “tattoosillustrate.”

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L.A. Supervisor Don Knabe says

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In a departure from his usual dramatic playwriting, George Bernard Shaw tried his hand at farce with The Philanderer, which Disabled Resources Center, Inc. has a conspicuously Oscar Wilde-esque flavor.

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21. General-admission tickets are $24 and Julia. The problem is Leonard has failed to notify Julia of his preference for Grace, if he truly even has such a preference. And Julia shows up unexpectedly, in no mood to be spurned by Leonard.

The following scene has Julia and Leonard jockeying for position in a world-class display of shallowness and insincerity. In truth, the two deserve each other, but it is not meant to be.

The untimely entrance of Cuthbertson (Douglas Seagraves) and Colonel Craven (Ken Dalena), the fathers of Grace and Julia, respectively, further complicates things.

Most of the play’s characters are members of the Ibsen Club, where talk of “womanly women” and “manly men” somewhat confuses things for the audience. Yet it is necessary to expend the energy to stay with Shaw in his exploration of these concepts, as this is where the play’s treatment of progressive and traditional views of the roles of men and women in society takes shape. It could be the play’s indistinct handling of this subject matter that renders the work secondary to Shaw’s others. Still, we get the general idea.

Julia fancies herself progressive in her views of relationships and marriage. Yet Shaw ridicules her emotional weakness when faced with an equal of the opposite sex.

Grace, on the other hand, represents the truly modern woman, displaying great strength of character in her ultimate decision regarding Leonard.

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The character of Julia’s younger sister Sylvia, played with spunky optimism by Amara Phelps, strangely seems to be somewhat extraneous to the plot. Alexander Shewchuk plays the club’s page boy.

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But there’s a new eatery in town that would make it easier to add a number to that list.

The Red Barrel recently opened its doors at 1940 Ximeno Ave. in Long Beach, offering modern and sophisticated twists to some well known and beloved classic dishes.

Last Sunday, I invited my friend Marty to join me for brunch there. We arrived just before 10:30am, when they open, and we were welcomed in by the staff even though we were a bit early.

First impression is that the atmosphere is inviting and strikes a comfortable balance between being upscale and casual. One of our favorite aspects in the décor is that there are numerous types of seating choices: cozy sofas with coffee tables, more traditional café-style tables and chairs, and high-top tables with bar stools, which was the option we took. Additionally, there is a mixing-and-matching of the furniture that, though eclectic, works seamlessly and cohesively somehow.

The service was impeccable. We had the good fortune of getting Emily as our waitress. (Is it still politically correct to call a female server a waitress, or has the term fallen by the wayside like “stewardess?” In any case, Emily was fantastic.) She was warm and funny, and she informed us that she has tried everything on the menu so she was well prepared to answer any of our culinary questions.

Marty later said, “The service was attentive and cheerful, and the ambience was relaxing and immediately comfortable.”

I mentioned to Emily that I was planning to be rather “social” later on and asked her to assist me in identifying some garlic-free, but healthy, options. She steered me toward the Red Barrel House Salad, which was the perfect suggestion: mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, sliced almonds and creamy strawberry-balsamic vinaigrette. Like any good salad, it was easy on the tummy but also satisfying to the palate. It embodied some of the best characteristics of savory and sweet, with just the right level of acidity from the balsamic vinegar. The almonds and goat cheese contributed an ample amount of protein and fat without weighing down the salad. I couldn’t have been happier with the direction Emily steered me in for my main course.

Marty, being more inclined to indulge himself, went the way of the West Coast Croissant, which is in the brunch section of the menu. The Red Barrel takes that French-pastry guilty pleasure and stuffs it with eggs, spicy maple bacon, avocado and jalapeño aioli and then gives “A Gourmet you a choice of home potatoes, Gifting & Baking garlic-parmesan potatoes or fruit.

Company” Here’s what Marty had to say about it when I sought his feedback later on: “The food at The •••••••••••••••• Red Barrel was very good. In Decadent. Seductive. particular, the West Coast CroisAddictive sant was super flavorful, and the Call in advance for catering spicy kick from its jalapeño aioli Tues.-Sat. 1 1am-7pm was perfect.”

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Eighth District Councilmember Al Austin responds to questions during a community meeting at the Long Beach Petroleum Club on Thursday, May 22.

adding that it wasn’t clear if the Porto’s rumor had anything to do with the developer pulling out.

Another residential developer that has shown interest is the Seal Beach-based Olson Company, which he said has plans to build “luxury” homes that would be up for sale.

Other residential developers are looking at putting in rental units, which may Photos by Sean Belk/Signal Tribune come with some Yoshko Prebanda (far left), real-estate manager for Ralphs and Food 4 Less grocery stores in Los Angeretail, Prebanda les County, addresses questions during a community meeting at the Long Beach Petroleum Club in said.

Bixby Knolls last week regarding the former Ralphs Bixby Knolls location, which closed last year.

However, any residential proposal would have to considered “spot zoning,” meaning the 20 to 25 years of work that has get full support of the community it would require a zoning change gone into this– and it’s something before being submitted to the City, inconsistent with the City’s Gen- for you to think about and conPrebanda said, adding that he eral Plan, requiring overriding sider.”

Former 8th District Counwouldn’t entertain any plans for approvals from the Planning Commission and the City Council. cilmember Rae Gabelich also low-income housing.

Some Bixby Knolls-area resi- Medina confirmed that no propos- chimed in to express her opposidents spoke out against the prop- als have been submitted to the City tion to the residential prospect, adding that a committee of resierty being turned into a residential yet.

Rick Ivey, president of the dents that fought more housing on development, adding that the site is currently zoned for commercial LCNA, said he is concerned with Long Beach Boulevard will conchanging the community’s zoning tinue to resist such a project. use.

“I’m a little skeptical in believJacqueline Medina, spokesper- that may set a precedent for other son for Long Beach Development developers to do the same thing. ing that you had actually done a lot Services (LBDS), confirmed in an He said City planning officials and of outreach and that you continue email to the Signal Tribune that the community leaders created the to do outreach,” she told Prebanda. property is currently zoned as a zoning as a way to make Long “You need a zoning change to be community automobile-oriented Beach Boulevard an office and able to do this. I’ve got communication from [LBDS] that they were district (CCA), permitting a wide retail corridor.

“We’ve worked really, really, inclined to support commercial for variety of commercial uses, including retail, office and personal serv- really hard to bring businesses in that location, not residential … so ices, but it does not permit and to get rid of the cheap hotels I think you need to do a better job and motels on Long Beach Boule- of serving the community and residential.

She stated that a zone change vard,” Ivey told Prebanda. “This being honest with the community.” from retail to residential would be has been a long, arduous process– see LCNA page 17

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Ralphs purchased the space in 2000 for about $8.5 million, but the store struggled to meet sales goals, he said, adding that losses quickly exceeded $1 million.

Though the company tried to turn the store around through advertising and marketing, Ralphs was forced to close the location in June 2013. Prebanda said other grocery stores have expressed worry they might experience the same situation.

“Very early on, the store was very light in sales,” he said. “Eventually, the losses got to a point where we just could not keep the operation open anymore. The supermarket business is a very expensive business to run.”

Prebanda said Ralphs struggled to draw enough customers to the location because of a “small trade area” south of Del Amo Boulevard and beyond the 710 Freeway, adding that there weren’t enough people in the area to support it and other grocery stores may face the same problem. Another large

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retailer, Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH), which was formerly located at the Bixby Knolls Shopping Center on Atlantic Avenue, closed last year as well as part of a company restructure.

“I’m not sure 52,000 square feet of retail can really be supported given the vacancies that are already up and down Long Beach Boulevard,” he said.

Prebanda said he has reached out to Smart & Final, Gelson’s and Whole Foods, but none have responded with an offer and neither have fashion retailers, fitness gyms or office developers. He said WinCo Foods is not interested since they would require double the space and Trader Joe’s, which already has a Bixby Knolls location on Atlantic Avenue, would require less space in order to relocate.

The first proposal, however, came from Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc., which submitted an offer months ago to build about 100 units on the property, Prebanda said. The developer, however, nixed the deal after getting pushback from the community, he said,

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listed as a dessert selection per se, the Berry-Stuffed Toast, which boasts strawberries, brie and peanut-butter drizzle.

I found the crackly sugar crust to be a bit on the burnt side, but I was actually okay with it. (Burnt cheese is my favorite part of a lasagna.)

However, Marty was less enthusiastic about it. The creamy part was appealing to both of us though.

The toast served as a fun way to end our meal, and the brie was our favorite part, but we agreed that the choice of bread seemed a bit uninspired; with a more interesting type of bread, the dish would have been elevated to a level that matched the pleasures of the other components.

All in all though, we left very happy and both announced that we’d definitely be returning, with more friends in tow next time.

The Red Barrel is located at 1940 Ximeno Ave. in Long Beach, near the traffic circle, and can be reached at (562) 494-6400.

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TST4661 Title No. 7721095 ALS No. 2013-4154 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 9/6/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT mAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN ExPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN THAT: On 6/18/2014, at 09:00 Am, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERvICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on September 17, 2013, as instrument number 20131352180, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL mONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2263 Westwind Way, Signal Hill, CA 90755 Assessor's Parcel No. 7214-017-132 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Denise C. Smith The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is

$14,199.16. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4665 NoTICE oF A PuBlIC WoRKSHoP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN that on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill will conduct a public workshop at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, to consider the following: PRELImINARY PLAN REvIEW A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,207 SQUARE FOOT, TWO BEDROOm SECOND UNIT ABOvE A NEW FOUR CAR GARAGE WITH ALLEY ACCESS BEHIND AN ExISTING TWO BEDROOm SINGLE-FAmILY DWELLING AT 3360 LEmON AvENUE IN THE RLm-2, RESIDENTIAL LOW/mEDIUm-2 zONING DISTRICT. The existing garages on site will be demolished.

Applicant: Jason Shorrow

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend this public workshop to present written information, express their opinions or otherwise present evidence on the above matter. You are encouraged to participate at the workshop to ensure that the applicant has the opportunity to respond to comments prior to finalizing the plans for the public hearing. A public hearing will scheduled after the workshop, and a separate notice will be sent regarding this meeting.

If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public workshop and hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the public workshop and hearing.

FURTHER INFORmATION on this item may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Community Development Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, or by emailing Colleen Doan, Associate Planner, at cdoan@cityofsignalhill.org or calling at (562) 989-7344.

Published in the Signal Tribune newspaper: may 30, 2014 Posted in accordance with S.H.m.C. Section 1.08.010: may 30, 2014 mailed to property owners within 100’ radius: may 30, 2014

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4664 NoTICE oF A PuBlIC WoRKSHoP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN that on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill will conduct a public workshop at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, to consider the following: PRELImINARY PLAN REvIEW THE APPLICANT IS PROPOSING TO REvISE PREvIOUSLY APPROvED PLANS FOR 25 DETACHED SINGLE-FAmILY DWELLINGS ON A 3.18-ACRE SITE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WALNUT AvENUE AND CRESCENT HEIGHTS STREET WITHIN SP-17, CRESCENT SQUARE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN, zONING DISTRICT. THE DEvELOPER HAS RECONFIGURED THE SITE PLAN, REvISED THE FLOOR PLANS AND REvISED THE ARCHITECTURAL ELEvATIONS

PROPOSED PROJECT 25 DETACHED SINGLE-FAmILY DWELLINGS THE SITE PLAN INCLUDES 28 LOTS, THREE LOTS WOULD REmAIN IN OIL PRODUCTION. THE DWELLING UNITS ARE: • 3 STORIES, APPROxImATELY 38’ IN HEIGHT • 2,550 - 3,119 SQ. FT. • THREE TO FOUR BEDROOmS • THREE-CAR GARAGES

PREvIOUSLY PROPOSED PROJECT 26 DETACHED SINGLE-FAmILY DWELLINGS THE SITE PLAN INCLUDED 28 LOTS, TWO LOTS WOULD REmAIN IN OIL PRODUCTION. THE DWELLING UNITS WERE: • 3 STORIES, APPROxImATELY 33’ IN HEIGHT • 2,129 - 2,192 SQ. FT. • THREE TO FOUR BEDROOmS • TWO-CAR GARAGES Applicant: Summer Hill Homes

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend this public workshop to present written information, express their opinions or otherwise present evidence on the above matter.

You are encouraged to participate at the workshop to ensure that the applicant has the opportunity to respond to comments prior to finalizing the plans for the public hearing. A public hearing will scheduled after the workshop, and a separate notice will be sent regarding this meeting.

If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public workshop and hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the public workshop and hearing.

FURTHER INFORmATION on this item may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Community Development Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, or by emailing Selena Alanis, Assistant Planner, at salanis@cityofsignalhill.org or calling at (562) 989-7341.

Published in the Signal Tribune newspaper: may 30, 2014 Posted in accordance with S.H.m.C. Section 1.08.010: may 30, 2014 mailed to property owners and residents within 500’ radius: may 30, 2014

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of this property, you may contact Priority Posting & Publishing for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit its website www.priorityposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 5/9/2014 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Alvin Okoreeh, Trustee Officer P1095730 5/23, 5/30, 06/06/2014

TST4646 / 2014 112738 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: BEACHSIDE FAmILY COUNSELING, 5500 E. Atherton St. #300, Long Beach, CA 90815. Registrant: vALERIE ADEL WILSON-LINDBERG, 3549 Knoxville Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: valerie Adel Wilson-Lindberg.

The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 25, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: may 9, 16, 23, 30, 2014.

TST4656 / Case No. VS025808 oRDER To SHoW CAuSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.

PETITION OF manolito Lasao and Gemma Serrano-Lasao.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner mANOLITO LASAO and GEmmA SERRANO-LASAO, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JUSTIN LESLIE SERRANO-LASAO. to Proposed Name: JUSTIN LESLIE LASAO. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 25, 2014; Time: 1:30 am.; Dept. C, Room 312. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: may 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2014. ___//ss//___ margaret miller Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: may14, 2014

TST4655 / 2014 117898 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ORTEGA'S WOODWORK CREATIONS, 831 mahar Ave. Unit D, Wilmington, CA 90744: FRANCISCO ORTEGA zEPEDA, 831 mahar Ave. Unit D, Wilmington, CA 90744. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Francisco Ortega zepeda. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on April 30, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on may 1, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: may 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2014.

TST4654 / 2014 115083 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: LIvE IN mOTION, 7050 Atlantic Place, Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: 1. JANICE EDDIQUE BLANCO, 2649 Jefferson Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810, 2. JOY ENDIQUE ESGUERRA, 7050 Atlantic Place, Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Joy Esguerra. The registrants have not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 29, 2014.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: may 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2014.

TST4657 / 2014 119434 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: WEATHERBEE'S PERFORmANCE mAINTENANCE, 1590 E. Hill St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: FRANK WEATHERBEE, 4733 W. 173rd St., Lawndale, CA 90260. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Frank Weatherbee. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on may 2, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4666 NoTICE oF PuBlIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN that on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Signal Hill will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, to consider the following:

NEW DUPLEx AT 924 E. vERNON SITE PLAN & DESIGN REvIEW 14-02, A REQUEST TO DEmOLISH THE ExISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 3,230 SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY DUPLEx WITH A FOUR CAR GARAGE AT 924 E. vERNON STREET IN THE RH, RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY, zONING DISTRICT APPLICANT: Dominique Canavati, for LLG Construction

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend the public hearings to present written information, express their opinions or otherwise present evidence on the above matter.

If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the public hearings.

THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY ExEmPT from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303(a), New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures minor Alterations to Land of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.

THE FILE and associated documents for the proposed project may be reviewed by the public between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, in the Community Development Department at City Hall.

FURTHER INFORmATION on this item may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Community Development Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, or by emailing Selena Alanis, Assistant Planner, at salanis@cityofsignalhill.org or calling at (562) 989-7341.

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state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: may 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2014.

TST4659 / 2014 130042 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: BIxBY LEGAL DOCS, 3715 Olive Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: CASSANDRA GEOGHEGAN, 3715 Olive Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Cassandra Geoghegan. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on may 13, 2014.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: may 23, 30, & June 6, 13, 2014.

TST4660 / 2014 112569 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CORNER STORE COLLECTABLES, 1819 Redondo Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: ANTHONY NELLOmS, 130 E. Platt St., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Anthony Nelloms.

The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 25, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: may 23, 30, & June 6, 13, 2014.

TST4663 / 2014 111566 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: TRIANGLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, 1501 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011.

Registrant: SELINA AKHTER, 1501 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Selina Akhter. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 24, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: may 23, 30, & June 6, 13, 2014.

TST4643 / 2014 114732 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. FUNERARIA PALACIOS, 2.

PALACIOS FUNERAL HOmE, 5049 Ashworth St., Lakewood, CA 90712.

Registrant: ROCIO PALACIOS, 5049 Ashworth St., Lakewood, CA 90712.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Rocio Palacios. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 28, 2014.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: may 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014.

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Prebanda, however, said a residential development would be better than “a vacant building,” which attracts “vagrants.” He said a recent study shows that traffic at the site would be reduced by 80 percent if housing were built on the property rather than retail.

One resident, who said she’s a parent of local school children, expressed support for a residential project, adding that new residents in the community would bring in more sales-tax revenue by spending at local stores.

“Myself and a few members of the neighborhood are in support of residential,” she said. “[Retail] businesses are struggling right now, and to bring more in doesn’t make sense… I think the people who come in with a development like that are going to support the community, and I welcome the new neighbors.”

During the first portion of the meeting, Commander Robert Luman gave a presentation on crime in the north division, which he said extends from Wardlow Road to north of the 91 Freeway with about 122,000 residents.

While there may be a perception that crime is increasing, he said last year the City overall experienced a 41-year low in violent crime, adding that, through April of this year, violent crime has been even lower.

Luman said there were some issues with homicides in the north division last year, but they were mostly an “anomaly” and mostly not gang-related. He added that homicides in the north division have since reduced.

He cautioned residents to be on the lookout for “knock-knock” burglars, mostly teenage or young adults carrying backpacks who check during the day to see if a resident is home to then burglarize a house. Luman added that the north division has seen a decrease in auto burglaries this year but a slight increase in auto thefts.

Meanwhile, Sgt. Erik Herzog, TST4667 NoTICE oF PuBlIC HEARING who leads the Long Beach homicide detail, gave a brief presentaNOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN that the City Council of the City of Signal Hill will hold a tion on the police department’s public hearing on July 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, to consider: procedure for investigating officerinvolved shootings, which he said A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIincreased citywide last year.

FORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TO BE IN CONFORmANCE WITH THE CONGESTION mANAGEmENT PROGRAm (CmP) AND ADOPTING THE CmP Other issues discussed during LOCAL DEvELOPmENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOvthe meeting included the imminent ERNmENT CODE SECTION 65089 closure of the post office at 4580 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend a public hearAtlantic Ave. and the possible reloing to present written information, express their opinions or otherwise present evication of the Uptown Farmers Mardence on the above matter. If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the ket after the owner of the property City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or at Atlantic Avenue and 46th Street someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the public hearing. has changed hands and has plans to upgrade the property with new THE PUBLIC IS INvITED to submit written comments to the investments.

Public Works/Engineering Department or during the public hearing.

Councilmember Austin, who FURTHER INFORmATION on this item may be obtained at the City of assured residents that the farmers Signal Hill Public Works/Engineering Department located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, market would remain in the Bixby Signal Hill, California or by contacting Joshua Rosenbaum at (562) 989-7355.

Knolls area, announced that his ___________//ss//________________ office has organized a community Joshua Rosenbaum meeting on Thursday, June 12 at Public Works management Analyst 6pm at the Expo Arts Center to discuss a possible new location for the Published in the Signal Tribune on: may 30, 2014 farmers market just days before a Published at City Hall, the Library, Reservoir Park and proposal goes to the Planning ComDiscovery Well Park on: may 30, 2014 mission. ß

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bill could help those projects continue.

Signal Hill already had a vision of building a new library

that dates back to at least 1998.

In an interview earlier this month, City Manager Ken Farfsing explained just how the proposed legislation known as AB 2493 could aid the City in moving forward with a library.

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Bonds to raise money to build the library were issued in early 2011 through the city’s Redevelopment Agency (RDA) program.

However, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown announced that same year that he intended to wind

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Librarian aide Jillian Hidalgo stays busy at the reception desk at the Signal Hill Library. If the proposed legislation known as AB 2493 is passed by state lawmakers, plans for a new Signal Hill library– and similar projects– could be green-lit.

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down the RDA program, and legislation later required that bonds issued after Dec. 31, 2010 be defeased. It meant that bond holders had to be paid back.

Farfsing explained the difficulty with that proposal: the bonds that were sold were tax-exempt, and city officials had expected to pay them off over 10 years.

The city manager added that Signal Hill couldn’t legally defease the bond and bond holders would have sued the City. Farfsing said that AB 2493, which is under consideration by state lawmakers, could change the rules that affected the bonds for projects like the Signal Hill Library.

There was already so-called “cleanup legislation” from 2012 to address some of the issues resulting from the loss of redevelopment agencies statewide. According to the staff report from the city manager’s office, the successor agencies that took over after redevelopment agencies were shut down are able to use bond proceeds that were issued before Jan. 1, 2011.

The timing did not favor Signal Hill. Farfsing’s staff report noted that $8.6 million in redevelopment bonds for the library were issued in March 2011.

One of the aims of AB 2493 will address those problems with timing.

According to an analysis from the State Assembly this week, the proposed bill will “allow successor agencies more flexibility for bonds issued between Jan. 1, 2011 and June 28, 2011.”

In a statement to the Signal Tribune, Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal acknowledged that her original vote to eliminate the redevelopment was “one of the hardest” she had to make during her time in Sacramento.

“While we voted to end the program,” Lowenthal said, “we also passed a measure to establish a streamlined, more focused redevelopment program that would have prioritized key projects while avoiding some of the questionable projects that didn’t demonstrate any real benefit to communities. Unfortunately, our efforts to create an opt-in redevelopment program were shot down by the courts when the League of Cities challenged the action. Even with the elimination, our intent was clear– projects that began under redevelopment needed to be completed.”

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Lowenthal praised AB 2493 and its ability to restart projects like the library. The proposed bill has already been passed by the State Assembly this week.

“We still have projects that started under our old system of redevelopment that need to continue,” Lowenthal said. “In Signal Hill, we were able to complete the police station and now we’ve paved the way for the library. With the library, we’ll be adding a fantastic community asset, creating jobs, and investing in the countless families that will use the library for decades to come.”

She added that the bond in Signal Hill is only one of 37 in California that would be affected.

“If you add them up,” Lowenthal said, “the construction of these projects will generate over $1.2 billion in statewide economic activity.”

Lowenthal acknowledged that there are numerous proposals over the past few years that have focused on cleanup or have even offered a “new direction for community development.” She predicted that there may be some “coordinated action” and that some projects may form as part of the budget in the next few weeks.

Lowenthal added that some bills may be presented before the end of August.

According to Allison Ruff, Lowenthal’s spokesperson, the bond for Signal Hill’s library is the only one in the assemblymember’s district that would be affected by AB 2493. Ruff added that Lowenthal has worked with her colleagues to intervene with the Department of Finance on other projects in the district. Ruff specifically named the Shoreline Gateway development and two smaller affordable-housing projects called the Ramona Park Apartments and the Belwood Apartments and added that the Department of Finance initially objected to these projects during a time when the redevelopment agencies were closing out their obligations.

Ruff said that Lowenthal and her colleagues succeeded “in getting the Department of Finance to reconsider their objection…All are now able to move forward.”

As of press time, AB 2493 has now moved on to the Senate and has been referred to the Senate Rules Committee for assignment. ß

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*House to Home will pay & selfreport all of the sales tax on all taxable transactions. Event good through June 1, 2014. This offer does not apply to open or prior sales and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Excludes Ekornes products.

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