March 2011
Rose Park Neighborhood Association

Rose Park

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Free Admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific

aquarium Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802

Free Admission


Enjoy all the fantastic exhibits and marine habitats during the Second District's own dedicated night at the Aquarium of the Pacific.  Home to more than 11,000 ocean animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Aquarium celebrates the planet's largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Featuring 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a world-class aquarium, exploring the waters of Southern California and Baja, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific.

 

 All Second District residents and businesses are invited to meet Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal and receive information about free services provided by the City of Long Beach for residents and neighborhoods.  All Aquarium exhibits will be open except for the Lorikeet Forest.  Bring your family and friends for a fun evening! 

Proof of Second District residency not required.  Free admission does not include parking.  For more information, please call

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal's office at (562) 570-6684.  

Hosted by:
Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal
The Aquarium of the Pacific
City of Long Beach

 

Low Cost Pet Clinic Coming To Rose Park
  May 22nd Rose Park (8th & Orizaba) 10am to 12 pm
The City of Long Beach Animal Care Services will offer low-cost pet services at our park.
  
Rabies Vaccinations for as low as $7.00
  
Take advantage of this great program and tell your friends and neighbors.
  
For more information click here
Tree Planting in Our Neighborhood

The Rose Park Neighborhood Association would like to thank everyone involved with the tree planting we did in Rose Park last weekend.

With the help of Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal and the 2nd District Council Office 25 trees have found new homes in Rose Park.

 We were lucky to have so many volunteers and sponsors for the planting on Saturday.

Our gratitude goes to: Jim Osgood, Neighborhood Services Bureau, Luther Burbank Elementary, Jeff Anderson Real Estate Group, Rivera's Mexican Restaurant, Neutral Grounds Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, UPS 7th & Redondo, Native American Choices, Substance Abuse Foundation, Big Lots

And all the volunteers who worked so hard even in the rain!

Remember to patronize our local businesses and especially the Friends of Rose Park.

More of our Friends  can be found on our website at:  www.rpna.org

THANK YOU!

 

Rose Park Tree Planting

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The Rose Park Neighborhood Association would like to thank the following organizations and businesses for contributing to our events and our organization.

Luthur Burbank Elementary School

The UPS Store, 7th and Redondo

St. Matthews

Long Beach Neighborhood Resource Center

Rivera's Mexican Restaurant

 Signal Hill Petroleum

Jeff Anderson Real Estate Group

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal

Big Lots

Neutral Grounds Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy

Native American Choices

Substance Abuse Foundation

 

 

Want to be a friend of Rose Park?

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LBPD reaches out to Rose Park

  Kymberly Cloughesy, Police Services Specialist III Community Oriented Public Safety Coordinator, East Patrol Division and Officer Claudia Lopez spoke at our Community Meeting.  These officers are committed to making Rose Park a safe neighborhood and encourage us to contact them with any concerns or questions.  They can be reached: Office 562-570-5808
Email: [email protected]

 

The Long Beach Police Dept. now has a new way of communicating information to the community.  They encourage us to sign up for Nixle alerts to receive this information.  please visit www.nixle.com for information on signing up for alerts, advisories, community notifications and traffic reports.

 

Also new to the LBPD is a security camera program that will ask business owners to share their views of public rights of way and parking areas.  For more information on this contact Det. Reyes or Det. Harris at 562-570-7324.

Living in a Historic District FAQ
 
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Taking care of property in a historic district is different.

"Fencing Considerations"

 

CA 90802

2.      The materials, design and scale should complement and be subordinate to the home's architecture. For examp a Cal Bungalow made of wood siding would have a wood fence, whereas a Spanish-Med style home would use masonry and iron elements.

You live in an historic district. Taking care of property in a historic district isn't difficult but it is different. This distinction brings many benefits. You are more confident that your neighbor can't rebuild to the lot-line or the block won't be raised for real estate development. Property can't be changed in historic character. The net effect retains value of your chosen neighborhood.

 

And here comes the but - there are responsibilities. These responsibilities are based on the Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic Preservation and are coordinated for all of us in historic districts by our city's Historic Preservation office. This process is called a Certificate of Appropriateness or COA*. A COA is different from a building permit. A COA is a way to ensure that property owners in historic districts conform to preservation standards.

 

Fences in Historic Districts

 

Fences require a COA. 

You can download the instructions at: http://www.lbds.info/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=2563.

Or, you can call 562) 570-6194. 

 

Here are two things to consider when planning your fence:

1.      It must conform to the city's building code, e.g. height and set-back requirements. To find out what pertains to your individual situation email [email protected] or give them a call (562) 570-LBDS (5237), Option 3.

Or if you prefer you can visit the planning department but be prepared to wait, as it is a first come first serve system at the planning desk located at 333 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Floor Long Beach, 

 

Don't want to call the city? Find it difficult to navigate the bureaucracy? You are not alone. You are encouraged to review other approved installations of fencing in your neighborhood.  Try to find out what makes a successful application - most are very simple. Fill out the application and discuss it with historic preservation staff. Most suggested modifications are easy to make. But if you don't obtain the COA unfortunately the city can and will take action.

 

            Further questions please contact:  [email protected]

 

*What is a COA?

COA stands for Certificate of Appropriateness is required for all exterior changes, even those that do not need building permits, such as repainting. Ordinary maintenance and repair are excluded. The Preservation Officer reviews applications for changes. Minor changes may be approved by staff. Major projects and applications that are inconsistent with the design guidelines are scheduled for a Cultural Heritage Commission meeting. Applicants may appeal decisions to the Planning Commission.

Long Beach City's Preservation Office is at http://www.lbds.info/planning/historic_preservation)

Outreach
We want to reach all residents of Rose Park!
Please tell your friends and neighbors to join our email list to keep informed on all things Rose Park. 
If you or someone you know lived in or near Rose Park in the late 1980's, a novelist wants to talk to you for background she can use in her new book.  Please email [email protected]

 

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The Rose Park Neighborhood Association (RPNA) is a recognized a nonprofit volunteer organization organized to represent the residents of this area and to protect and promote its interests. Our Association is responsible for one of the largest geographical association areas in the City, with more than 22,000 residents and two designated historic districts.

Anyone can join! Membership is a smart investment in your home town, too: dues ($25/year) are the main source of funds for all of our association activities on behalf of Rose Park. Click Here

 

rpna logoRose Park Neighborhood Association
 

Have your curb address painted!

Membership with RPNA brings many benefits.  Some of which are:
City Contact Magnet, Curb Painting, free admission to the Rose Park Tradefair, Rose Park pins and much more.
  

Inscribe a brick in the Park Heritage Rose Walk.

The proceeds from this fund raiser will be used to finish off the landscaping in the park, additional benches, trash receptacles and a doggie bag dispenser.