December 2017- Volume I, Issue V
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Dear Neighbors,
Thank you for subscribing to my electronic newsletter. As an office, we strive to keep you informed of Sixth District and City-wide policy changes, special events, and highlights of our City. If there is an area of interest to you, please write to us at
district6@longbeach.gov
, and we will work to publish commentary related to the subject.
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Central Neighborhood Advisory Committee's (CNAC) Holiday Fiesta
I want to thank CNAC for hosting today's afternoon of music, and fun with the special Holiday Fiesta for everyone! This is happening at Burnett Library (560 E Hill Street) at 4:30pm. This event will have; group story telling, sing-a-longs, snack & treats, along with much more. For more, please contact Ms. Bayard 562-591-7069.
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Food Distribution at McBride Park
The monthly food distribution is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2017 at McBride Park at 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue from 9:00am-noon. Please bring your own bag to receive an assortment of canned goods, juice, and much more! For more information or volunteering opportunities, please call 562-570-6816.
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LBPD South Division Open House
The Long Beach Police Department is proud to invite you the South Division open house. Come get a tour of the division and check out the equipment display. Join us on Saturday, December 16th, from 11:30am-2:30pm at 400 W Broadway Avenue. To view event flyer please click
here
and for a Spanish flyer click
here
.
Holiday Potluck by Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA)
On Monday, December 18th at 6:30pm, at Veterans Park (101 E 28th Street), WANA will be hosting their holiday potluck to highlight the wonderful work they have done in Wrigley this year. Please join them, and don't forget a dish to share.
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City of Long Beach Christmas 2017 and New Year’s 2018 Holiday Closures
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Libraries
All Long Beach Public Libraries will be closed Saturday, December 23 through Monday, December 25 and Saturday, December 30 through Monday, January 1.
Street Sweeping
There will be no scheduled street sweeping or enforcement of street sweeping violations on Monday, December 25 or Monday, January 1.
Parking Enforcement
Parking meters
will be enforced
on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1 unless the meter states "Exempt on Holidays."
Refuse/Recycling
Refuse and recycling collection will
not
occur on Monday, December 25 or Monday, January 1; collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week, ending on Saturday.
Towing and Lien Sales
The Towing Operations & Vehicle Storage Facility that is located at 3111 E. Willow Street between Temple Avenue and Redondo Avenue will be closed on Monday, December 25
City Offices and Services
C
ity Hall re-opens on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 and on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Closed on Monday, December 25 and on Monday, January 1:
- Animal Care Services and spcaLA (Animal Control Officers are available to respond to calls for service, and lost pets can be redeemed by appointment only by calling 562-570-PETS)
- Career Transition Center
- Center for Working Families
- City Hall
- Citizen Police Complaint Commission
- Code Enforcement services
- El Dorado Regional Park
- El Dorado Nature Center
- Fire Headquarters, Support Services, Fire Prevention, & Operations, including Marine Safety Administration
- Gas Services (Emergencies: 562.570.2140)
- Health Department and Health facilities
- Housing Authority
- Libraries
- Marina offices (Thanksgiving Day only)
- Neighborhood Resource Center
- Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Center
- Park offices and community park facilities
- Police administration
- Street Sweeping
- Swimming pools
- Water Department (Emergencies: 562.570.2390)
Open on Monday, December 25 and on January 1:
- Fire Stations and Lifeguard Stations
- Main Police Station Front Desk
- Marina offices (Open Friday 11/24)
- Refuse and Recycling Collection
- Towing and Lien Sales
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L.B.P.D. Conducting D.U.I Enforcement This Holiday Season
Please drive safe during this holiday season. “This holiday season, drivers will notice increased enforcement who will be watching closely for anyone who is driving impaired,” said Lieutenant Kris Klein of the Long Beach Police Department. Click
here
for more information.
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Council Action and Department News
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Aviles Law
(Due to time constraints at the last Council meeting, this item will be read in January.)
On December 14, 2007, the Aviles family was residing in an illegally converted garage when a fire broke out. The family lost lost three young daughters and sisters in this tragedy. This event prompted the City to conduct an investigation on these conversions, and on December 10, 2010, the Council worked with the City Attorney to recognize various provisions of the municipal code that refer to illegal conversion of garages to the "Aviles Law". On April 5, 2011 this change was implemented, and now, Councilmember Andrews will be requesting Council support in order for the City Attorney to draft a resolution that
would recognize December 14th, and every second Thursday henceforth as Aviles Law Remembrance Day.
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In the News
Robbery Suspects Arrested and Charged
The suspects for multiple robberies including one on the 2000 block of Pacific Avenue have been arrested. Anthony Montez and Ann Rivera are being held on bail for $310,000 and $150,000 respectively. Detectives had a search warrant and recovered a pellet gun, a knife, and 800 articles of clothing. For more information on the robberies that occurred in Long Beach click
here.
PCH and Myrtle Fatality
Please click
here for information on the on December 8th tragedy at PCH and Myrtle.
$150,000 Grant to Expand Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Education
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The purpose of the grant is to expand bicycle and pedestrian education activities. The grant will also go towards helping the Walk and Roll Long Beach program by providing safety workshops, bike helmets, and hold community events throughout the year! For more information please click
here.
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Click on the flyers below to find a free drop-off location for your holiday tree, or for more information on when Refuse and Recycling services will be picking-up trees in your neighborhood!
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Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration
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Click on the flyer for more information.
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Join a Community Group
These groups meet once a month and provide community updates, and a chance for you to meet your neighbors. They are listed by date of meeting.
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Wrigley Association
The Wrigley Association meets the first Monday of every month at Veteran's Park at 101 E 28th Street at 7:00pm. Please visit their website for more information.
Wrigley Association Link
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Anaheim, Orange, Cherry, 7th Street (AOC7)
AOC7 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at Gamboa Theater located at MacArthur Park 1323 Gundry Avenue. Please visit their Facebook page for more information.
AOC7 Facebook Link
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Midtown Neighborhood Association
Please e-mail the founder
Shayne
for more information.
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Central Neighborhood Advisory Committee (CNAC)
CNAC meets the second Wednesday of every month at 4:00pm at Burnett Library at 560 E Hill Street. Please e-mail their President
Jose Flores
for more information.
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Midtown Business Improvement District
The Midtown Business Improvement District (BID) is not a neighborhood association, but a district created to promote and market the Anaheim Street commercial corridor. Its members are all business or property owners along Anaheim, who work together to promote commerce and community partnerships. Please visit their
Facebook page
for more information.
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Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA)
WANA meets the third Monday of every month at Veteran's Park at 101 E 28th Street at 7:00pm. If their meeting day falls on a holiday, their meeting is rescheduled to the following Monday. Please visit their
Facebook page
for more information.
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Sunny Central Neighborhood Association
Sunny Neighborhood Association is in its early stages, and does not meet on a regular basis quite yet. Stay tuned for updates!
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Contact your Council District 6 Office
*If you are unsure who to address your e-mail to, please send it to our general inbox at district6@longbeach.gov*
562-570-6816
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