City Update. Belmont Heights Community Association

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1 City Update Belmont Heights Community Association 1

Economic Development Adopted Draft Blueprint for Economic Development,

investors, and entrepreneurs" Long Beach unemployment rate in March 2017 was

more than $421 million in 2016 BizPort website launched to assist

2 Economic Development Adopted Draft Blueprint for Economic Development, advancing the vision of Long Beach as a "city of opportunity for workers, investors, and entrepreneurs" Long Beach unemployment rate in March 2017 was 4.7%, the lowest since 2010 Issued building permits for projects totaling more than $421 million in 2016 BizPort website launched to assist entrepreneurs The City bought $88 million in goods and services from Long Beach-based businesses in

3 Measure A Restoration of Public Safety: South Division Engine 8 Rescue 12 Funding for Police Academy $27 million for infrastructure in 2017: $17.8 million for streets $6.1 million for parks $2.1 million for public facilities 3

4 Measure A Council District 3 Projects: Broadway reconstruction Naples bridge improvements Fire Station 14 improvements PE R-O-W improvements Rancho Los Alamitos seismic upgrades Restoration work at Los Cerritos Wetlands Colorado Lagoon improvements Streets & sidewalks 4

Development Update Issued building permits for projects

into The Streets Ground broken on the 266,000 sf Long

residential projects and hotels underway LAB project in

5 Development Update Issued building permits for projects valued over $421 million in 2016 CityPlace transforming into The Streets Ground broken on the 266,000 sf Long Beach Exchange project at Douglas Park Numerous residential projects and hotels underway LAB project in North Long Beach is moving forward Pacific Visions expansion at the AOP 5

25,000-square foot fitness/health club 70,000 square feet of restaurant uses 1,150 parking

6 2 nd Street & PCH A new retail and commercial is planned, and is allowable under current zoning Project will include: 55,000-square-foot Whole Foods store 95,000 square feet of retail 25,000-square foot fitness/health club 70,000 square feet of restaurant uses 1,150 parking spaces A draft EIR is being prepared, and project is expected to go to the Planning Commission in September 6

Civic Center $1 billion public/private partnership

Park Partners will eventually build residential

what we are paying today, adjusted for inflation

7 Civic Center $1 billion public/private partnership New City Hall, Port Headquarters, Main Library, and Park Partners will eventually build residential units, hotel, and retail space Costs essentially what we are paying today, adjusted for inflation Construction is well underway, with completion in Summer

renovation since it arrived 50 years ago Carnival Cruise lines has taken over full control of the Dome,

8 Queen Mary New lease with Urban Commons, who plans new Queen Mary Island destination Lease designed to create a stable, reliable fund for ship repairs Lease will provide largest amount of repairs and renovation since it arrived 50 years ago Carnival Cruise lines has taken over full control of the Dome, planning for larger ships Long Beach is the largest cruise port on the west coast in terms of passenger volume 8

needs to be fully entitled and funded before construction commences A fundraising

9 Belmont Beach & Aquatics Center Approved by Planning Commission City Council will hear appeal on May 16 Next step will be to seek Coastal Commission approval Project needs to be fully entitled and funded before construction commences A fundraising campaign will begin shortly to raise private donations to help close the funding gap 9

will follow Restoration/replacement alternatives will

10 Belmont Pier Damaged in February 2017 storms Structural integrity evaluated Cost estimates and funding options will follow Restoration/replacement alternatives will be developed in the future through a visioning process 10

11 Seaside Bridge Links Terrace Theater to the Convention Center Designed like a breaking wave, highlighted with LED lights 11

operator, and establish concessions as destinations

12 Beach Concessions New facilities for Alamitos, Junipero, and Granada beaches Looking to attract high quality operator, and establish concessions as destinations Sites will include playgrounds, fitness stations, bike amenities 12

Other Tidelands Projects Colorado Lagoon

13 Other Tidelands Projects Colorado Lagoon Phase 2B Clean Beaches Initiative Low Flow Diversions 11th Place Beach Stairway Rainbow Lagoon Recirculation Pumps Replacement Bayshore Lifeguard Facility Replacement Marina Vista Park Restroom Rebuild Naples Seawalls Phase 2 13

14 Breakwater Army Corps of Engineers is studying alternatives Goal is to have alternatives by the end of the year or early

15 City Update Belmont Heights Community Association 15

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