Target’s deliveries face review

A remodeled Target shopping center in Huntington Beach is causing

some concern among neighbors.

Earlier this year, Target demolished its old store at the corner

of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue in order to build a modern

shopping center. Neighbors are concerned Target’s proposed delivery

hours could be disruptive, especially on weekends.

Planning Commissioner Bob Dingwall plans to bring the issue before

the commission at a Sept. 27 meeting.

At issue is whether Target should be allowed to receive deliveries

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and be barred from deliveries on

Sundays.

Originally, the giant retailer was granted delivery hours from 8

a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, but the company requested

a hearing before zoning administrator Mary Beth Broeren. On Aug. 3,

the store was granted the Saturday delivery schedule.

After several complaints from neighbors who were concerned the

Saturday deliveries would be disruptive, Dingwall opted to appeal

Broeren’s decision and let the commission decide the delivery hours.

Although no final opening date has been announced, Target appears

to be wrapping up its remodeling. The store will be a Greatland

Target, emphasizing sales of the company’s house brand.

The intersection where Target is located is undergoing major

renovations. A dilapidated shopping center nearby was recently

demolished and will be replaced with a new Ralph’s shopping center.

The city doesn’t have an ordinance regulating retail delivery

hours, said Senior City Planner Scott Hess.

“Those decisions are usually made on a case-by-case basis,” he

said.

Lowe’s, Home Depot and Wal-Mart have varied delivery schedules

based on their proximity to neighbors, hours of operation and product

offerings.

Local brewing company takes honors at L.A. fair

Dennis Midden and his BrewBakers Micro-Brewery on Heil Avenue took

home the silver and bronze medals from this year’s Los Angeles County

Fair in Pomona.

BrewBakers is the only independently owned microbrewery in

Southern California. It earned a silver medal for its Christmas in

Ireland beer and a bronze for its oatmeal wheat stout.

The awards were judged and presented by the California

Fermentation Society.

Earlier this year, BrewBakers was named Best Brew at the annual

Taste of Huntington Beach.

‘We’re excited that we are able to reach out past the Huntington

Beach border and spread the good news about Surf City,” Midden said.

Golden West College names vice president

Dr. Lois Miller has been named the new vice president of

instruction at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. Miller was

most recently the dean of the college’s Math, Sciences & Health

Professions Division.

The board of trustees of the Coast Community College District

approved Miller’s new position on August 17.

Miller’s new responsibilities are to provide leadership in

strengthening the instructional program, which includes seven

divisions, instructional administrators, faculty members and adjunct

instructors. She also serves as the chief instructional officer,

responsible for insuring the college’s mission to be a positive

learning environment.

Miller has more than 20 years of experience as a mathematics

instructor. Active in academic development and with campus

organizations involved in education policy, she developed one of the

first online math courses.

Miller grew up in central Illinois and now resides in Huntington

Beach. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Eastern

Illinois University, a master’s degree in mathematics from California

State University, Long Beach, and a doctorate in education with an

emphasis on community college leadership from Nova University.

Supervisor Silva to launch new TV show

County Supervisor Jim Silva has announced a new public policy show

on Time Warner’s cable access channel.

The program, “The Silva Update,” is currently in preproduction and

will feature topics such as water conservation and tourism. On his

first episode, Silva will host Wes Bannister, chairman of the

Metropolitan Water District, to talk about regional water issues

facing Huntington Beach and Orange County. The show will also feature

Thai Dang, a high school senior and film producer who coproduced a

video on water conservation that was played for the board last month.

The second program will feature Doug Traub of the Huntington Beach

Conference and Visitor’s Bureau, who may discuss regional tourism

issues, the ongoing Surf City battle with Santa Cruz and new

development projects in Huntington Beach and Orange County.

Silva, who is planning a bid for the 67th District Assembly seat,

will also be a guest on Time Warner’s “In the Arena” public affairs

television program, hosted by Gary Hausdorfer and Ben McCain.

The program will broadcast September 23, 28, 30 and October 5 at 2

and 8 p.m. on Time Warner’s public access channel.