Welcome to the January edition of NIA Hot Topics, Naples Improvement Association's eNews communication.

 Hot Topics shares quick updates on NIA happenings,

business, and announcements.

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IN THIS ISSUE:

• NIA Community Celebration NEARLY SOLD OUT!
• ADU and SB 9 Session
• Alamitos Bay Water Quality meeting
• City of LB FY 2025 Budget Conversation
• Colorado Lagoon Project Update
• 3rd District Townhall
• LBRA Creative Economy Grant
• Blood Drive - LBYC
• Last Call for "Naples Milestones" (births, weddings, passings) !
• NIA Calendar: Upcoming Events

WELCOME to our first Hot Topics of 2024!

On behalf of our new Board of Directors,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

You have told us through past surveys that Hot Topics is one of the best ways to communicate with you… and with this edition, we're pleased to announce that Hot Topics will now be delivered twice a month* to keep you abreast of important news related to the NIA's efforts and insights important to life on Naples Islands.

Know that your NIA board will strive to keep you informed of our initiatives, our priorities and how you can get involved. Together, we will keep the islands safe, fun-loving, and moving forward with improvements throughout the year!

Tony Digiovanni

Incoming NIA President

* - Hot Topics will be delivered twice a month during the months when the NIA Board meets, and once a month when they do not meet.

THANK YOU FOR THE ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE TO THIS YEAR'S EVENT!!

Since Friday's launch,

we've already reserved tickets for nearly 200 guests.

The event will likely sell out within the next few days.

We're looking forward to an inspired night of

celebrating the community we all call home!

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE

In-Person ADU and SB 9 Study Session at the Jan. 18 Planning Commission Meeting

As discussed in the September 2023 Edition of Naples News, the City is updating local ordinances related to permitting for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and for local implementation of new housing units and urban lot splits allowed under SB 9 in order to promote the City’s pro-housing policies while maintaining community design standards and compliance with state laws. This week, the Planning Commission will meet to learn more about the process to date, initial findings, and to discuss next steps for developing the ordinances. Please note, the Long Beach Civic Chambers are currently under construction for upgrades. While the Civic Chambers are unavailable, Planning Commission meetings will be held in person only at Long Beach Community College’s Liberal Arts Campus.  https://longbeach.gov/lbcd/planning/adus

Planning Commission Study Session

Thursday, Jan.18, 2024, 5 p.m.

Long Beach Community College, Liberal Arts Campus

4901 E. Carson St., Building T, Room 110 (LBCCD Boardroom)

Free parking is located in the PS 1 Parking Structure and will be free. Please park in stalls marked student parking. The LBCCD Boardroom is west of the parking structure.

The City of Long Beach is hosting a virtual community meeting to provide recent updates on the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project. The meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Register via Zoom at https://bit.ly/abwqe

Join the City of Long Beach FY 2025 Budget Conversation

City of Long Beach Invites Public to Share Their Priorities for the 2025 City Budget at Upcoming Community Meetings The City of Long Beach invites the community to participate in the City’s fiscal year 2025 budget development process by sharing their service priorities at one of the upcoming community budget meetings or by completing the Long Beach Budget Priority Survey.

https://longbeach.gov/pages/city-news/fiscal-year-2025-proposed-budget/



• Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Recreation Park Community Center (4900 E 7th St.)
• Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Zoom Webinar

Open Channel at Colorado Lagoon Project Update

The update presentation from the December 13 meeting is available on the project website. The biggest takeaway is on Slide 23, Revised Construction Schedule, shows Colorado Street closed until the end of 2024. It shows bridge construction during this tome so this could mean Elliot will remain closed as well.



https://www.longbeach.gov/coloradolagoonproject

3rd District Townhall, January 31

On January 31 at 5:30 pm, Councilmember Duggan is hosting a 3rd District Townhall at the Recreation Park Community Center or "Bruin Den" (4900 East 7th Street). At this meeting, Councilmember Duggan will discuss highlights from her first year in office, answer your questions, and talk about her priorities in 2024.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1121072699303123

Upcoming NIA and Naples EVENTS 

Gatherings, Meetings and Celebrations!

Go to the website HERE to see the whole calendar!

• JAN 31 - Blood Drive at Long Beach Yacht Club

• FEB 10 - NIA Holiday Awards and Community Celebration at Long Beach Yacht Club

• FEB 17 - Naples News Magazine hits doorsteps

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• MAR TBD - NIA Spring Membership Meeting

• MAR 29 - Easter Egg Hunt

• APR 13 - Naples Elementary Spring Fundraiser