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Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for taking the time to read our Fourth District weekly newsletter. It is emailed every Friday afternoon and provides updates on past and future events throughout our council district. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up to receive our publication by contacting us at: [email protected] or (562) 570-4444.
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Movie in the Park Draws Large Crowd
Last Friday night, I stopped by Whaley Park to check out the season's first Movie in the Park. We weren't sure how the change in venue to the north side of Atherton would affect attendance, but it turned out to be a positive move. A very large crowd enjoyed the featured film "Sing" along with the free popcorn provided by Signal Hill Petroleum. Thank you to Long Beach Parks and Rec staff for organizing and making sure everyone who attended had a great time. The next Movie in the Park will be Friday, July 21st at Orizaba Park.
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JetBlue Fined Record-Breaking $168,900 for June Noise Violations
It has become painfully obvious, especially to those living under the flight path, that our "coveted" noise ordinance is not serving its intended purpose. JetBlue violated the 11:00 pm curfew 31 times (every night on average) and the 10:00 pm curfew 48 times last month. This clearly indicates the fine structure is not an adequate deterrent to violating the curfew. For that reason, I will be introducing a city council agenda item in the very near future to examine this issue.
For a full report on the June noise violations, check this link. Thank you to Ryan McMullan, Airport Operation Specialist - Noise Analyst II, for this information.
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Month
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10:00 pm -
11:00 pm
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11:00 pm -
7: 00 am
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Total
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Fines
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January
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39
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31
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70
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$144,000
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February
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39
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15
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54
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$90,300
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March
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34
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17
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51
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$72,600
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April
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30
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17
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47
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$85,200
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| May |
36 |
16 |
52 |
$78,900 |
June
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48
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31
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79
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$168,900
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Total
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226
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127
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353
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$639,900
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Monthly Avg.
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37.6
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21.1
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58.8 |
$106,650 |
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Porsche Palooza!
Sunday morning, I headed down to Gladstone's at the Pine Street Pier to support one of our premier CD4 businesses, Circle Porsche. In conjunction with the Transpacific Yacht Race, Circle Porsche hosted an inaugural Porsche Palooza event featuring 50 vintage Porsches and a new car display. It was an incredibly beautiful setting for some incredibly beautiful automobiles.
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Eric Ernst, General Manager of Circle Porsche with Councilman Supernaw
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Celebrating the 4th in the Fourth
There were multiple 4th of July celebrations throughout CD4 including block parties, bike parades and neighborhood gatherings. I was able to stop by many of the block parties and deliver "Fireworks are Illegal" lawn signs. Thanks to all the organizers and participants for making it a great day. Happy 4th! and Go Fourth!
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Michele K. leads the way in the Whaley Park Bike Parade
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Thanks to Dara Samson for sharing Cupcake's patriotic photo
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Orizaba Park Community Meeting
Thursday night, we hosted our Quarterly Community Meeting at the Orizaba Park Community Center. Sergeant Crawford and Neighbor Services Specialist, Ruth Anne Salau, provided neighborhood crime updates. In addition, Recreational Specialist, Narith Pech, gave an update on all the activities and events happening at Orizaba Park throughout the summer season.
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| Sergeant Crawford answers community questions at Orizaba Park |
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Your Weekly News & Updates
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Free Hazardous Waste Collection This Saturday
Has the weekend left you with unwanted lighter fluid, dead batteries or extra bug repellent? The next FREE hazardous waste collection event is this Saturday, July 8th. Please visit their website for more information.
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Next on the Council Agenda: July 11
The city council meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in the council chambers on the ground floor of City Hall, located at 333 W. Ocean Blvd. City council meetings are broadcast live online and are also available on Channel 3 for Charter cable subscribers and Channel 21 for FIOS subscribers. Here is one of the topics that will be discussed at Tuesday's city council meeting:
- Council discussion on requesting a report from the City Manager on the fiscal impact of having a specific contact number for all city services. A specific number would bring efficiency in correcting matters that relate to trash pick-ups, graffiti removal, and street sweeping.
- Council discussion on creating a business retention team, consisting of local and state agencies, as well as executives from Molina Healthcare. Molina recently transferred over 400 employees to San Pedro.
- Council discussion of review/request of the City Manager to direct Parks and Rec to prepare a report that outlines the current and long-term deferred park maintenance issues. This includes graffiti removal, trash pick-up and proposals for partnerships for park support.
This is just a small selection of the topics to be cover at next week's city council meeting. Public comment is also available. The entire agenda can be found here. To see the schedule and agenda for all upcoming city meetings, click here.
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Wildlife Photography Presentation
Please join the Brewitt Library for an evening of wildlife photography by Carl Palazzolo, D.V.M. from the Long Beach Animal Hospital. He will discuss his international travels and present a slideshow with images of exotic animals. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, July 11th at 5:30 pm in the Brewitt Library Community Room.
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Long Beach Municipal Band at Whaley Park July 11th
Celebrate 108 years of the Long Beach Municipal Band! Come out with your family and friends for music under the stars for the last Municipal Band Concert at Whaley Park this summer. Bring a blanket, chairs and food and enjoy the sounds of big band, pop, jazz and more. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. For the full schedule and themes for each concert, please visit the Long Beach Municipal Band website.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting in the Fourth Council District
The Public Safety Committee will meet July 13, 2017 at the Fire Training Center at 2249 Argonne Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815, at 6 p.m. The Committee will be holding meetings at different locations and times than usual in an effort to be more accessible to Long Beach residents. You can view the agenda
here.
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The Big City Billies at the Nature Center
The Friends of El Dorado Nature Center Concert Series continues next week with Big City Billies. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and low back chairs to this special event by the lake. A $3 donation at the gate goes to support the concerts and other programs at the Nature Center. Parking is free! For more information call (562) 570-1745.
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Cambodia Town Gala Dinner
Next Friday night, July 14th, I'll have the honor of attending the 10th Annual Cambodia Town Dinner Gala. Please see the flyer below or contact our office if you'd like additional information on this noteworthy event.
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Zaferia Presents Shakespeare in the Park
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Don't Worry... You Can Still Catch the Boat
There's Still Time to Book a Reservation on the Go Fourth! Harbor Boat Tour
It's that time of year again. Join "Skipper" Daryl Supernaw and the Port of Long Beach for a Long Beach Harbor Boat Tour on Thursday, July 20th from 6 to 7:30 pm. There will be complementary refreshments and a light snack. Please dress to be out on the water and wear comfortable shoes. Space is limited, and you must
RSVP
to reserve your spot. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. This event is free of charge and includes three hours complementary parking.
Ship ahoy
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Kinney Shoes
Traffic Circle Development 60 Years Ago
With all the new business development going on east of the traffic circle, it's interesting to note the history of retail development in the area. Sixty years ago, in the summer of 1957, a new Kinney Shoes building was under construction on the south side of the circle. As shown in the rendering below, it was a mid-century modern design, and nationally, it was the the 406th Kinney Shoes store to open. The nice part about this story is that the building still exists today at 4290 E. PCH. It is now home to two businesses, UFC Gym and Port City Tattoo. I have spoken to both both business owners, Raul Anaya of UFC and Tom Moser of Port City, and asked if they knew about the former tenant. Both Raul and Tom are fully aware of the building's history and appreciate its architectural significance.
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Late 1950's rendering of the "mid-century modern" Kinney Shoes
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Former Kinney Shoes building at 4290 E. PCH in July 2017
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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7/7: Coloring Club for Adults
, 3 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/8: Book to Movie - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, 10 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/8: The Whooligans at the Red Leprechaun, 7 p.m., The Red Leprechaun, 4000 E. Anaheim St.
7/11: Long Beach City Council Meeting, 5 p.m., Long Beach City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Ave.
7/11: Wildlife Photography Presentation by Dr. P of Long Beach Animal Hospital, 5:30 p.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
7/11: Long Beach Municipal Band at Whaley Park, 6:30 p.m., Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton St.
7/13: Public Safety Committee Meeting
, 6 p.m., Long Beach Fire Training Center, 2249 Argonne Ave.
7/13: Summer Concert Series: Big City Hillbillies, 6:30 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St.
7/13: Folk Jam Music, 7 p.m., The Red Leprechaun, 4000 E. Anaheim
7/14: Baby & Toddler Story time, 9:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/14: Preschool Story time, 10:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/14: Baby & Toddler Story time, 10:30 a.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
7/14: Coloring Club for Adults, 3 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/14: Wild Wonders: Tame your curiosity for wildlife with this education and interactive program featuring a variety of cuddly and creepy critters, 1 p.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
7/15: Shakespeare in the Park Festival, 11 a.m., Recreation Park Sand Shell, corner of 7th St. and Park Ave.
7/18: Perler Beads That Pop!, 4 p.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
7/18: Long Beach City Council Meeting, 5 p.m., Long Beach City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Ave.
7/19: Movie: "Fabulous Frogs", 1 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/20: Fourth District Harbor Tour, 6 p.m., Port of Long Beach, RSVP REQUIRED
7/21: Baby & Toddler Story time, 9:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/21: Preschool Story time, 10:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/21: Baby & Toddler Story time, 10:30 a.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
7/21: One World Rhythm: Get ready for a fun and unique experience playing various musical instruments while being guided through a series of musical activities, 1 p.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
7/21: Coloring Club for Adults, 3 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/21: Community Concert: Shoreline Symphonic Winds, 7 p.m., Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave.
7/21: Movie in the Park: The Jungle Book, 8 p.m., Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave.
7/22: BARK Dogs, 11:30 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/25: EASBA Monthly Member Luncheon, 12 p.m., Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.
7/25: Family Storytime with Miss Carla, 2:30 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/25: Natural History Lecture Series: The Aquarium of the Pacific presents Amphibian Conservation featuring live frogs. This programs complements the Aquarium's newest exhibit, "Frogs: Dazzling and Disappearing", Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/27: Summer Concert Series: Corday, 7 p.m., El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St.
7/28: Baby & Toddler Story time, 9:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/28: Preschool Story time, 10:15 a.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
7/28: Baby & Toddler Story time, 10:30 a.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
7/28: Noteworthy Puppets: There's plenty of fun as two kids embark on an adventure to win top prize at a Science Fair. Featuring a 3D-printed puppet!, 1 p.m., Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St.
7/28: Coloring Club for Adults, 3 p.m., Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr.
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine encourages everyone to "stay and play" in Long Beach during the "100 Days of Summer" from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is no reason to travel far or spend a lot of money to have fun with your family and friends.
Free concerts and movies, free family recreation programs, and activities at El Dorado Nature Center, Homeland Cultural Center, Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho Los Cerritos are scheduled all summer long. There is also spontaneous fun available like biking, hiking, golf, tennis, kayaking, swimming and free drop-in youth and teen programs at local parks.
The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau will post hundreds of activities on www.100DaysofSummer.org to make planning each of your 100 days easy and fun.
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Looking for a bit of nature in the middle of the city? Nestled between the San Gabriel River and the 605 Freeway, El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment.
The 105 acres that make up the Nature Center grounds provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Two miles of dirt trails and a ΒΌ mile paved trail wind around two lakes, a stream and forested areas. At the entrance, cross over the wooden bridge that spans the lake and you'll find yourself on a small island that houses the Visitor Center, containing educational displays, art gallery and a small gift shop offering environmentally themed books and gifts.
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Long Beach Library Information
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Brewitt Neighborhood Library Book Club
The Brewitt Neighborhood Library Book Group meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:00AM. Bring your favorite title suggestions (fiction or nonfiction) and join us! Everyone welcome! For more information call (562) 570-1040.
Los Altos Neighborhood Library Book Club
The Los Altos Neighborhood Library Book Group meets the second Saturday of the month at 10:00AM. Bring your favorite title suggestions (fiction or nonfiction) and join your neighbors for lively discussions. For more information call (562) 570-1045. |
3 Days Per Week Watering Restrictions
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Check out the Long Beach Water Department's
website
for information about water use prohibitions, available rebates, and ways you can conserve water during this drought!
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Councilman Daryl Supernaw
Fourth District
City of Long Beach
333 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-4444
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