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Our summer continues, and it's warm. some would say HOT in fact. Remember to water your plants and when you do, early morning is best - before 8:00 a.m. on your
designated watering days.
As you might have heard, the Seal Beach City Council upheld the appeal on the proposed LA Fitness project in the Shops at Rossmoor behind Sprouts. In a very well written note, Thomas Cripps, Secretary of the Rossmoor Park Owners Association said:
After an incredibly long public
speaking session, including two breaks and presentations by the developer a decision was reached at 11:10 pm.
The vote was as to uphold Rossmoor Park's Petition (to stop the health club project) as follows:
Gary Miller (Dist 4) Yes, Ellery Deaton (Dist 1) Yes, Mike Varipapa, (Dist 3) Mayor Pro Tem No, Sandra Massa-Lavitt, (Dist 5) Mayor No, David Sloan (Dist 2) Yes
Thus the Council voted 3-2 to Uphold the Petition
against the health club development.
Our sincere appreciation to all who have given their support to stopping this development on the parking lot behind Sprouts. All who made donations to support an attorney statement to the Council members, deserve an extra thank you.
It was announced at the start of the general session and we believe put the Council and developer on the alert
that RPOA was serious. The City Attorney discounted the letter on the grounds a hearing delay could only be 40 days from the date of the Planning Commission approval, June 20th. So an extension of only 10 days would have been possible.
The Mayor initially limited public comments to three minutes, but since we had a six-member petition team prepared we were all given 5 mins each. The developer had his full team of experts plus impressively the chief of the hedge fund AEW/CRT from Boston,
owners of the Shops@Rossmoor was also there and spoke.
It was an impressive Q & A session with most of the Council, City staff, developers team and public all being given time to participate. This was perhaps the best of our community at work, with many RPOA residents making unexpected but significant contributions.
Our neighbors in Rossmoor Regency and Rossmoor HA also provided great
participation and have set an example for our shared future.
One note, Community Development staff had recommended going ahead with the health club project and so had not prepared a resolution for the Council to vote on last night to stop the project. So there will be a formal Resolution vote to stop the health club project at the next City Council meeting, Monday, August 8th., 2016.
So let us all celebrate this great success, but be aware we expect this will not be
the end of development issues with the Shops @ Rossmoor.
Thank you, Thomas and we agree that this process was a great example of our community of residents working together for the common good. Our thanks to you, the RPOA, the RCSD, and the joint efforts of all our residents who stepped up to be heard.
Rossmoor Recycles THIS
Saturday
Just a quick reminder that this Saturday (July 30) is the day to bring your recyclables to Rush Park for our monthly Rossmoor Recycles day from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Details below.
CHP Community Service Survey
The CHP is conducting a Community Service Survey to help them adjust their service to the people of California. This is the first public survey of this kind they have done. As you likely know, Rossmoor is an unincorporated area in Orange County. As such the CHP has traffic enforcement responsibilities in Rossmoor. This may be an opportunity to provide the CHP your opinion on how well they are meeting their
responsibilities when it comes to traffic and enforcement in Rossmoor. You can take the survey here, and click on the "Your opinion Matters" ribbon on the site.
National Night
Out
On Tuesday, August 2nd, neighborhoods of Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “33rd Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. Come join us in front of Target in theOld Ranch Town Center. More details below.
Coyote
Activity
Our neighborhood coyote activity and related reports are slowing a bit, although we are still getting 2-3 reports of pet remains each week. Please protect your pets by keeping them indoors or be with them when they are outside. Also, please do not leave food outside for your pets - you're feeding the coyotes too. Yes, even in the backyard - check out the photo below to see how agile coyotes really are. More info can
be found here on the Rossmoor Wildlife Watch site.
Articles Below And be sure to check out our articles below on the last free summer concert and film twin bill of the summer at Rush Park, National Night Out, and an
update on our Rossmoor Wildlife Watch program.
Upcoming Dates to Note
We have a number of events coming up that you will want to put on your calendar. Check them out: - Rossmoor Recycles - Saturday 7/30 - Rush Park, please bring
your newspapers, mixed paper, cans and plastic bottles
- Sweeper Monday - Monday 8/1 - Remember to move your vehicles!
- National Night Out - Tuesday 8/2 6:00-8:00, Old Ranch Center
- RCSD Board Meeting - Tuesday 8/9 7:00 p.m. Rush Park Auditorium
- RHA Board Meeting - Tuesday 8/16, 7:00 p.m. Rossmoor
Park
- Twin Ticket at the Park - Friday 8/19, 6:00 PM Rush Park
And of course, the weekly Rossmoor Walk & Talk each Tuesday morning, that it is not raining, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Rush Park.
Thanks for reading the RHA eNews
Letter
The RHA Communications Team
Rossmoor Recycles: Saturday
7/30
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Our monthly Rossmoor Recycles Drive is Saturday, July 30! Please bring your recyclable newspapers, mixed paper waste, recyclable cans, and plastic bottles to Rush Park.
You'll be helping the environment AND putting some much needed funds back into the Rossmoor community!
And remember if you have documents that you would like have shredded, locally owned The File Depot will be in the parking lot at Rush Park to take your boxes for a Rossmoor Special of just $6 per banker sized box or if you have other sized boxes,
bags or containers, the cost is just 24 cents a pound.
We’ll see you there!
8:00 AM to 12 N00N – Rush Park Parking Lot on Blume
Drive
Please separate Newspaper materials from other paper waste, e.g. cardboard and magazines and other paper materials waste. Thanks for your help!
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National Night Out - Old Ranch
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On Tuesday, August 2nd, neighborhoods of Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “33rd Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by Rossmoor Homeowners Association (RHA) will involve over 16,728 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 38.3 million people are expected to participate in “America’s night Out against Crime”. National Night
Out 2016 corporate sponsors are ADT and Nextdoor.com.
From 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd, residents in neighborhoods throughout Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach along with neighborhoods across the nation, are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and
police. Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach will be hosting one joint event at the Old Ranch Center in front of Target. National Night is designed to: - Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
- Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
National project Coordinator Matt Peskin, said “This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation. On NNO, we invite neighborhoods nationwide to join us in Giving Crime & Drugs A Going Away Party.” Contact: Rhonda Boggess, RHA-Emergency Preparedness Chair (562) 799-1401
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The number of coyote sightings in Rossmoor increasing. Please be careful with your pets (keep them indoors or within your sight, and NO NOT leave pet food outside after feeding time).
The RCSD,
RHA, and Supervisor Steel along with our state and county public safety agencies have developed a Wildlife Watch plan for Rossmoor. We held a team meeting last week to discuss reporting and our next steps. If you would like to be a part of our Rossmoor Wildlife Watch program and discover what we are doing and how you can help, please sign up for more information.
The coyote challenge
we face here in Rossmoor and throughout Southern California does not have a magical "fix it" solution. It will take a community effort (that's you and me, not "them") to keep our pets safe and reduce the risks in our neighborhood. Please learn what you can do at your home and for everyone in Rossmoor.
The photo below of a
coyote walking the fence line was recently taken at 8:00 AM in College Park East. It's a great example of how agile coyotes are and why feeding your small pets unsupervised, outside in your backyard is not a safe practice.
Rossmoor Twin Ticket Nite at the
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Come join in the fun at Rush Park for this free summer evening event. This month's concert band is the King Salmon Band. This local band has a great following. A collection of experienced musicians that play a fun mixture of tunes that you’ll recognize, want to sing along with,and dance
to. King Salmon regularly performs at many events, concerts, festivals, clubs and private parties throughout Southern California.
Following the concert, the Disney film Zootopia will be shown. Come enjoy our last Twin Ticket event this summer - Friday, August 19th.
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Rossmoor resident Bernie Beskind coordinates the weekly Rossmoor Walk & Talk meeting at
Rush Park on Tuesday mornings at 10:30. That is unless it's raining, then there's no walk.
The program is simple enough, whoever attends forms groups of 2-4 people and walk around Rush Park and they talk. How long they walk, how fast they walk, and what they talk about is up to them. If you need a topic to talk about, Bernie will be happy to help you
out. It's a real Win-Win Bernie's idea creates an informal way to meet your neighbors and get some exercise at the same time. It could save or at least
extend your life, plus you'll get to meet some really great people. And that is a huge win-win. Come join us! The Rossmoor Walk & Talk is open to all ages. The more the merrier - Invite your friends and please spread the word. Rossmoor Walk & Talk meets are held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Rush Park. If you have questions, please email Bernie (BernieB_90720@yahoo.com), or come see him on Tuesdays at 10:30 at Rush Park. Bernie will be the energetic guy with glasses, short hair, long in years and walking slowly. |
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The Rossmoor Homeowners Association
(RHA) is a membership funded, non-profit organization and as such relies primarily on member dues and fund-raising to cover its annual costs.
What costs?
Great question, glad you asked. The Rossmoor Homeowners Association:
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