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Bluff Park Community Meeting (Board Election to Follow)

Wed, March 23, 2022 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday, March 23 @  7:00 pm PDT – Live Online via Zoom* Bluff Park Community Meeting FREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  ALL ARE INVITED & WELCOME.

SPECIAL TOPIC:

“Talking Trash and Other Interesting Updates from City Department Leaders”

   ** Waste & Recycling

   ** Tree Management

   ** Animal Services

Are you curious about what things can be recycled, what are the City’s plans for green recycling, how to reduce your own waste, or how to request help with collection and cans?

Are you curious about when and how you can trim trees according to the City’s latest requirements to protect bird nesting, how you can plant new trees in the parkway, or how the City informs and gets input on managing and preventing diseased and vulnerable trees?

Are you curious about how to handle stray animals, what to do when you see a coyote or downed wildlife, or how the City operates its pet adoption shelters or provides animal services, such as registration and vaccines?

Do you have other questions you wish you could have answered from these City departments?

If you answered “Yes”, then you won’t want to miss this informative and interactive meeting!

GUEST SPEAKERS 

Erin Rowland, Waste Diversion and Recycling Officer; Department of Public Works, City of Long Beach Marc Wright, Public Services Bureau Manager; Department of Public Works, City of Long Beach Staycee Dains, Animal Care Services Bureau Manager; Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine, City of Long Beach OTHER MEETING TOPICS:
  • Hear updates from the BPNA Board on the latest happenings, events, projects, and news impacting the neighborhood and broader community and ways you can get involved.
  • Board Election 2022  (See details below. Scroll down on this page below the meeting registration form.)  Only current BPNA Members, as defined by the Bylaws as of the day of this meeting, are eligible to run and/or vote in this year’s annual board election. Do you need to JOIN or RENEW as an annual BPNA Member? Visit the Membership page (click here) above. Do it before the meeting to ensure your eligibility to run and vote.
  • Stay safe and learn about opportunities and Board’s efforts to get to know and connect nearby neighbors, even informally, via small Community Watch groups throughout the neighborhood.
  • Meet with others in our community in a fun, engaging, educational way.  Fraternize with new and old neighbors and friends.
+++ MEETING REGISTRATION: Free & Open to the Public FILL OUT THE SIMPLE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM MEETING LINK, CALL-IN PHONE NUMBERS & INSTRUCTIONS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE MEETING. DON’T DELAY. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQURED.  SAME-DAY REGISTRATION IS SUBJECT TO SPACE LIMITATIONS. +++ SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE MEETING Please submit questions in advance through the online registration form below.  Once you are registered you may then come back to the same online form to submit more questions up until 2:00 pm PDT on the day of meeting. During the plenary portions of the meeting when attendees are muted, you may type in questions via the online chat function or email president @ bluffpark.org. Small group breakout sessions will provide you opportunities to self-select and talk with our guest speakers and have your questions addressed. NOTE: We will do our best but we cannot guarantee all questions will be addressed due to our limited time. INTERACTIVITY DURING THE MEETING WILL BE ENHANCED BY UPDATING TO THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM We will be using Zoom technology to enhance interactivity and engagement during the meeting. Download and update to the latest version of Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/download.  For those without a supported device and internet access, registrants will be able to call in using any telephone for the audio portion only.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – LIMITED SPACE Complete the form below NOW for the Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 23 @ 7:00 pm PDT. Advance registrants will be emailed connection instructions and the link the night before the meeting. If there is still space available and you register on the day of the event, you will be sent an email by late afternoon, or you will be immediately shown your personalized Zoom connection instructions on the confirmation page after completing your registration. Be sure to check your spam folder to ensure that you receive our emails, coming from bluffpark.org. Don’t forget: Update or download to your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone the latest version of Zoom for the optimal meeting experience. Visit: https://zoom.us/download  
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Write in questions you have for the BPNA Board. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee your questions will be addressed during the meeting.
Write in questions you have for the Councilwoman Cindy Allen and her Staff. NOTE: We will bring the Councilwoman back soon as our keynote speaker for greater engagement.
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Voluntary BPNA Membership is only $35 per year for your household. Tax-deductible. Gives you perks and a good feeling of supporting your community. Click on the Membership tab above to JOIN or RENEW now.
Neighbors can connect in various ways to stay safe and look out for each other and share nearby happenings. These are referred to as "Community Watch" or "Neighborhood Watch" groups, even if arranged informally and casually. We are interested in knowing if you are already engaged or interested in this kind of connectivity with your immediate neighbors.
We could use your help in a variety of ways tailored to match your time, skills and interest.

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Board Elections 2022

In compliance with the BPNA Bylaws, the annual Board Elections will take place immediately after the March Community Meeting. The three (3) positions up for election this year are as follows: Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President of Communications.  All positions serve for a 2-year term. Only the role of President is limited to serving for 3 consecutive terms. Important qualifications, roles, and responsibilities are outlined in the BPNA’s Bylaws, Policies, and Manners of Acting, which can be found on the About Us page on this website. Adult BPNA Members who are paid; current; in good standing; and living, owning or renting within the Bluff Park Historic District are eligible to run for positions and/or vote in the BPNA’s Board Elections. The final call for candidates will take place during this Community Meeting. Balloting of the BPNA’s Voting Membership will be conducted electronically via email over a 7-day period from March 24 through March 30, 2022. Dates are subject to minor changes based on the e-notification being sent. Be sure to check your email (and spam folder) for our email with the balloting link and further instructions. Add our email addresses (secretary @ bluffpark. org and membership @ bluffpark. org) to your list of trusted email addresses, so your ballot email is not labeled as spam. Only one (1) vote may be cast per household. Only valid ballot responses received by the stated deadline will be counted. The election results will be posted on our website’s home page by or about April 2, 2022. All interested Voting Members in good standing must complete the Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire (click here) and submit an optional headshot type photo in advance of or at the Community Meeting.  The statements of all eligible candidates will be shared with the Voting Membership during the election and balloting period.

Checklist for Interested Persons in a Board Officer Position

  1. Give yourself a pat on the back for considering running for a board officer position. (We THANK you and couldn’t be more thrilled!)
  2. Read all of the BPNA Bylaws, Policies, and Manners of Acting. These documents can be found via links at the bottom of the About Us page on this website.
  3. Ensure you are qualified to be considered for candidacy for a board officer position by (a) being an adult current, paid Voting Member in good standing, and (b) being a current, homeowner, condominium owner, renter, or resident living within the Bluff Park Historic District.
  4. Complete the online Prospective Board Officer Questionnaire (click here), including the attestation to comply with the BPNA Bylaws, Policies, and Manners of Acting. All entries must be received in advance of or at the Bluff Park Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 23.
  5. Plan to attend the Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 23.  Attendance is not required, but qualified candidates who are present will have their names introduced publicly.  
  6. Submit an optional headshot photo of your face to president @ bluffpark . org to be posted along with your questionnaire answers during the election and balloting period.
  7. Hold the date of Thursday, April 14, if elected for the transitional board meeting.  Additional key dates can be found in the Calendar section of this website.
  8. Send any questions to president @ bluffpark.org or call (562) 449-0977.
STEP UP. HELP OUT.  VOLUNTEER AND JOIN OUR FUN TEAM OF NEIGHBORS!
  SAVE THE DATES:
  • Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, March 19
  • Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, March 23
  • Meet, Greet & Eat Appetizer Social – Friday, April 29
  • Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, June 18
  • Commemorative Anniversary Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, June 22
  • Dress Your Door with 4th Décor – Sign up starts in May and ends on June 22
  • National Night Out with the LB Police Department – Tuesday, August 2
  • Neighborhood Clean-Up & Breakfast – Saturday, September 17
  • Community Meeting & Social – Wednesday, September 21
  





SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL

    
 	
  • All who live, own and rent in the Bluff Park Historic District are especially invited to participate in our quarterly Community Meetings.
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  • The meetings are informative, engaging, fun, free and open to all. Enjoy free refreshments. Informative and fun for all ages!
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  • Meet and mingle with friends, neighbors and leaders within the community.
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  • The Bluff Park Historic District runs roughly from Ocean to Broadway, and from Loma to Junipero.
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  • Meetings typically take place a short distance from our neighborhood at the Bixby Park Recreation Center, Social Hall #1.
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SOCIALIZE . GET INFORMED . EAT & DRINK . FREE EVENT FOR ALL



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