Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

 This is the link to the new article in the Daily Breeze on the US Environmental Protection Agency inspection of the Torrance Refinery. http://www.dailybreeze.com/environment-and-nature/20170328/damning-epa-report-on-torrance-refinery-uncovers-more-serious-safety-issues#.WNtBhecP8oo.email John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) ---

  The EPA has released the report on the inspection of the Torrance Refinery conducted from November 1 through November 4, 2016.  A summary of the very serious inspection findings is attached.   This afternoon at approximately 2 PM, a flaring incident occurred at the Torrance Refinery. This evening, the Torrance City Council will be voting on an agenda item concerning hydrofluoric acid.  The meeting begins at 7 PM.   On Saturday, April 1st, the South Coast AQMD will be holding a hearing at the Torrance Marriott beginning at 9 AM.  This is the link to the agenda:  http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/Agendas/torrance-special-meeting-agenda-final.pdf?sfvrsn=10 John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

  Significant delays are expected. Alternate routes are recommended. Below is an update of traffic impacts related to construction of the Crenshaw Blvd. rehabilitation from Sepulveda Blvd. to Skypark Drive and PCH to the south City limit.  Work occurs Monday, March 27 through Saturday, April 1 (weather permitting) TRAFFIC IMPACTS   Monday 3/27 thru Thursday 3/30 : Northbound traffic from Skypark Dr to 235th St will be reduced to one lane on a 24-hour basis for asphalt grinding and paving. Left turns will be restricted as needed. Friday 3/31 thru Saturday 4/1 : Southbound traffic from 235 th St to Skypark Dr will be reduced to one lane on a 24-hour basis for asphalt grinding and paving. Monday 3/27 thru Saturday 4/1 : South of PCH, one northbound and one southbound lane adjacent to the median will be closed from 9AM to 3:30PM Construction will be ongoing through May 2017. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Assoc

 Link to the Daily Breeze article on the latest refinery news. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) http://www.dailybreeze.com/government-and-politics/20170326/showdown-torrance-decides-tuesday-whether-to-take-a-stand-against-refinery#.WNif9qb4M0Q.email ---

  This report is for Sunday, March 5, 2017 through Saturday, March 11, 2017. There were 41 incidents reported.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 4 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 1 each in North, West, Delthorne and Southwood-Sunray. Entry was made in three of the residences via a sliding glass door.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 7 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 3 vehicles were unlocked.   AUTO THEFT There were 7 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES. There were 3 in Torrance.   Link to the complete report:  http://www.torrnet.com/TPD/Documents/03-05-2017_-_03-11-2017.pdf   This report is for Sunday, March 12, 2017 through Saturday, March 18, 2017. There were 53 incidents reported.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Old Torrance.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 11 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 5 vehicles were unlocked.   AUTO THEFT There were  9 in

  PBF Energy explores bid for second California refinery as hedge against more troubles in Torrance.   Link to the Daily Breeze article:   http://www.dailybreeze.com/business/20170323/pbf-energy-explores-bid-for-second-california-refinery-as-hedge-against-more-troubles-in-torrance

Link to the Daily Breeze article on the Torrance City Council meeting last week on the refinery issue. The article reports that  “the refinery pays $8.7 million in property taxes and $7.5 million in utility-users’ taxes in municipal coffers annually”.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)       http://www.dailybreeze.com/government-and-politics/20170312/is-torrance-changing-its-tune-on-refinery-safety  

  This report is for Sunday, February 26, 2017 through Saturday, March 4, 2017. There were 49 reported incidents this period including 4 incidents of arson.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 4 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 in North Torrance, 1 in West Torrance and 1 in the Riviera.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 20 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 9 of them were in North Torrance.  7 vehicles were unlocked, 6 were unknown entry, 5 windows were smashed for entry, 1 entry via pried window and 1 door lock punched. 2 of the 20 were daytime burglaries.   Stolen items:  Packs of cigarettes, registration, cash, charger, keys, medical devices, sunglasses, GPS, boxes of documents, power tools, light kits, case with screen projector parts, laptop, tote, patient files, cargo pack, wallet, remote, insurance, guy bag, coat, shoes, cd’s, ashtray, camera, cologne, Bluetooth, id, boots, microphones, eyeglasses, clothes and aro

The meeting, on emissions from refinery flaring,  will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at: City of Torrance Ken Miller Recreation Center 3330 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA 90503 John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA) ** WORKING GROUP MEETING #2 ** Proposed Amended Rule 1118 - Control of Emissions from Refinery Flares To All Interested Parties of Proposed Amended Rule (PAR) 1118: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff invites you to attend a Working Group meeting for a discussion on Proposed Amended Rule 1118 to further address the emissions from refinery flares.  The purpose of the meeting is to build upon the discussion from the first Working Group and further discuss the rulemaking approach, general concepts, and proposed requirements for PAR 1118.  The slides from the first Working Group are available on SCAQMD's webpag

Crenshaw Blvd from Sepulveda Blvd to Skypark Drive and from Pacific Coast Highway to the south city border improvements currently involve replacement of uplifted or damaged curbs, gutters and sidewalk, landscape upgrades, replacement of signs, upgrades to traffic signals and then new pavement.  The segment from PCH to the southern border will be the first to be repaved.   Included in the upgrades to the traffic signals in Southeast Torrance are as follows:   235th Street westbound at Crenshaw Blvd,  a new protective permissive left turn signal.  (Installed but not operating)   237th Street  westbound at Crenshaw Blvd,  a new protective permissive left turn signal replacing the existing left turn signal.  (Should be installed this week)   The entire project is due for completion in the Spring of 2017.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)