Dear Neighbor,

This Tuesday at City Council, my item was unanimously passed to move forward with renaming the Central Facilities Center to the Dale E. Clinton Facilities Center. It was truly meaningful to honor Ms. Clinton and recognize a legacy of service and leadership that has had a lasting impact on our community. Honoring Black history means permanently embedding it into the spaces and institutions that shape our city. She is vibrantly 99 years old. I was proud to honor Ms. Clinton as the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Grand Marshal. 

 HI Chork,



Dale E. Clinton is a longtime community volunteer, civil rights leader, and advocate for social justice whose work has had a lasting impact on the City of Long Beach. The Central Facilities Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park opened in October 1974, with Ms. Clinton playing a foundational role in initiating and shaping the center’s development. Ms. Clinton was directly involved in the early formation of the facility, ensuring it responded to the health and service needs of the surrounding community. She later worked at the Central Health Facility for approximately 5 years, serving in multiple roles focused on community relations and human services.

Naming this facility in her honor recognizes not only Ms. Clinton’s lifetime of civil rights advocacy but also her direct contribution to the Central Health Facility's creation and operation. Her leadership helped establish the facility as a trusted and accessible space for residents, particularly Black families and historically underserved communities. 

There was large public support, with nearly 400 people signing a petition to request the renaming. Thank you to everyone who showed support by submitting letters of support and attending the City Council meeting to provide public comment. Special thanks to the Honorable Alan Lowenthal for providing public comment of support, Senator Lena Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal for providing letters of support as well. 

The item will now go on to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review on March 19th and then to the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee before returning back to Council for final approval!

To learn more about Ms. Clinton, go to: https://hslb.org/dale-clinton/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Happy Lunar New Year! The 2026 Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse. The Fire Horse symbolize energy, streaming and forward momentum. The horse is also synonymous with strength, grace and determination, and this zodiac sign serves as a powerful symbol of perseverance, freedom and momentum for this new year. 

May the Year of the Horse bring you, your family, and loved ones boundless prosperity, good health, and abundant joy. Wishing you a positive renewal filled with success, happiness, and abundant good fortune.

Wishing a joyful and peaceful start to Ramadan to all who are observing. This sacred month is a time for reflection, gratitude, discipline, and community. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in our community celebrating.

Continue reading to learn more about upcoming events and City Council Meetings!

Thank you to all of our residents that reached out about council items, requests and concerns, and vision for our district. My office is ready to listen and help. You can reach us by emailing district6@longbeach.gov or calling (562) 570-6816. 

Together, we will Forward the Sixth!

Dr. Suely Saro

Councilwoman, Sixth District

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026.

The next agenda will be avaible soon.

Regular Agenda The City of Long Beach has resumed in-person City Council meetings at the Bob Foster Civic Chambers, located at 411 W. Ocean Blvd. City Council meetings occur every Tuesday except for the last Tuesday of the month.



City Council meetings are streamed online on Long Beach Television’s (LBTV’s) website, cable channels, and YouTube Channel.

For more information about Long Beach legislative meetings, visit www.longbeach.gov/cityclerk. Media inquiries may be directed to the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@longbeach.gov.

For all public meeting live-streams and video archives: https://longbeach.primegov.com/public/portal

For public access on LBTV

Live: www.LBTV3.com or LBTV YouTube channel

The District 6 office is also here to help! If you have any questions regarding anything you want to see in your neighborhood make sure to reach out via email at District6@LongBeach.gov or by phone at (562) 570-6816.

The Long Beach Values Act is a local ordinance that protects the rights and privacy of all residents, regardless of immigration status. It limits how city departments collect and share personal information, restricts cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and supports immigrant communities through funding for legal defense and public education.

Recycling Cart Exchange: SB State Law 1383

In compliance with SB state law 1383, the City will be exchanging the remaining purple recycling carts for blue recycling carts. There will be no change in service beyond the color of the cart. There is no additional cost to residents, no change in service levels, and no change in what is accepted in the recycling bin. Residents will receive the same size and number of recycling carts they currently have, just in blue.

The recycling cart exchange began Monday, February 2 and will take approximately six to eight months to complete. District 6 is scheduled to begin on Thursdays and Fridays.

Two teams will be deployed. One team will deliver blue recycling carts to all addresses on existing recycling routes, matching each household’s current cart size and quantity on their regular service day. A second team will collect the purple recycling carts, visiting each area at least twice on the delivery day and again the following week’s service day to ensure all purple carts are picked up.

Contact Info: 562-570-2876

Door to Door Program

The City’s Energy and Environmental Services Department is partnering with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach on a door to door education campaign focused on proper trash, recycling, and organics sorting. This effort, funded through an EPA grant, will run from February 9 through March 6. Outreach teams may visit select neighborhoods during morning collection hours to share sorting tips, check carts for progress, and leave helpful tags with reminders or positive feedback. Residents receiving outreach will also get a postcard explaining the program. This is an educational effort only and no fines are issued.

Organics collection

The City of Long Beach is rolling out residential organics collection for City-serviced accounts as part of the State of California’s mandatory Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy (SB 1383) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote waste reduction. SB 1383 aims to keep organic material out of landfills by diverting yard trimmings and food scraps into dedicated green carts.

Organics Collection Rollout Schedule

The City is rolling out the program in phases based on regular collection service days. For addresses with multiple service days, the schedule may be adjusted based on service needs.

Residents will receive a mailer with a start date and a new green cart before service is set to begin.

Service is set to begin in October 2025 for District 6!

Cart) Collection Program this month. City-serviced households will receive a new green cart up to 2.5 weeks before service begins.

While your cart may arrive early, collection will not begin until the service start dates listed below. Additional details, including collection tips and accepted materials, will be mailed directly to households ahead of their start date.

• Animal Care Services: (562) 570-7387
• Broken/Inoperable Traffic Light and Signs: (562) 570-3264
• Burnett Library: (562) 570-1041
• Code Enforcement: (562) 570-2633
• Damaged Trees: (562) 570-2700-Ext. 4
• Graffiti Abatement: (562) 570-2773
• Gas Emergency: (562) 570-2140
• To request special collection, call the hotline at (562) 570-2876
• Illegal Dumping: (562) 570-3867
• Mark Twain Library: (562) 570-1046

• Noise Abatement: (562) 570-4126
• Neighborhood Services Bureau: (562) 570-6866
• Overflowing Sidewalk Trash Can: (562) 570-2876
• Parking Enforcement: (562) 570-2866
• Police, Non-Emergency: (562) 435-6711
• Pothole: (562) 570-3259
• Public Works: (562) 570-5000
• Shoes hanging on Power/Utility Lines: (562) 570-2700-Ext. 8
• Trash in Street: (562) 570-2876
• Long Beach Utilities: (562) 570-5700

Black Mosaic Showcases

February 19 & 23, 2026

Neighborhood Clean-Up

February 21, 2026

Mutt Run

February 21, 2026

Sister Cities of Long Beach

Lunar New Year Festival

February 21, 2026

Let's End Overdose Workshops

February 21 & March 14, 2026

Parent Information Workshop

February 28th, 2026

Community Safety Implementation Team (CSIT) Meeting

February, 28, 2026

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Open House

February 28, 2026

Immigration Teach-In

March 1, 2026

Neighborhood Clean-up

March 7, 2026

Author Talk with Bestselling Long Beach Author

March 14, 2026

Become a Grand Prix Volunteer

April 18 & 19, 2026

Neighborhood Clean-ups

Long Beach Animal Care Services Events

Long Beach Sidewalk to Success

Drop-In Office Hours

Doing Business with the City Webinar

Calling all sidewalk vendors and mobile food operators!

The Long Beach Health Department is offering one-on-one open office hours to help you with:

• Food permitting
• Plan check requirements
• Food safety and more!

Meet us in person at:

Long Beach Health Department (2525 Grand Ave.)

Every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Whether you're new to sidewalk vending or a seasoned pro, our team is here to help you navigate local and state regulations and keep your business on track.

Get support with one-on-one guidance and get your questions answered!

Long Beach Technology and Innovation

The City of Long Beach has launched its AI Strategy

Our roadmap ensures we use Artificial Intelligence responsibly and transparently—building public trust, minimizing risks, and safeguarding City data. We’re empowering staff, boosting efficiency, and supporting our entire LB community in learning about and safely using AI. 

Learn more about our AI Strategy and see how we’re shaping the future of Long Beach together

Long Beach Economic Development & Opportunity Department

Vacancy to Vibrancy Storefront Program

The Vacancy to Vibrancy Storefront Program, led by the Department of Economic Development & Opportunity, is designed to promote the revitalization of the City of Long Beach’s key corridors through art window installations to a select number of vacant storefront/commercial buildings as an effort to attract new tenants and improve curbside appearance.

Selected locations will benefit from pre-approved, free-of-cost storefront vinyl window wraparound installations, designed by local artists, with the aims to:

Attract new tenants to untapped business corridors and dormant commercial spaces

Improve curbside appearance and deter vandalism

Fuel visitation and sales at local businesses

Improve pedestrian comfort and enhance community spaces

Encourage community engagement through the creative economy

Eligible vacant storefront/commercial buildings for the Vacancy to Vibrancy Storefront Program must meet basic eligibility requirements, demonstrate proof of ownership, extent of vacancy and undergo a competitive review, evaluation and selection process that requires additional documentation to determine the following measures:   

Impact on Location and Surrounding Area

Level of Need for Program’s Implementation 

Feasibility of Project  

If there is need for language translation of application, please contact our BizCare Team at 4Biz@longbeach.gov.

For assistance with this application, please contact BizCare at 562.570.4BIZ (4249) or BizCare@longbeach.gov. 

Los Angeles County Emergency Rent Relief Program

LAERRP provides financial assistance to help eligible tenants and landlords cover past-due rent and related housing costs due to emergency financial hardship. Tenants and landlords are encouraged to review eligibility requirements and apply beginning Monday, February 9 by visiting  lacountyrentrelief.com. Free in-language application assistance will be available by phone through approved program partners listed on the website. Tenants can also apply by phone through approved program partners. This change improves access for households experiencing housing instability by allowing tenants to initiate the process themselves, rather than relying solely on landlord-initiated applications.

Exciting News, Long Beach Utilities customers! You can now pay your bill, schedule services, and view your bill usage all in one place! Utilities customers can register on longbeach.gov/myutilityportal  



Key features of MyUtilityPortal include: 

• 24/7 account access to view water, sewer, gas, and refuse billing and usage 
• Projected bill estimates based on real-time usage patterns 
• Online service scheduling, reducing the need to call for appointments 
• Customizable alerts and notifications to stay on top of account activity and service updates 

Long Beach Police Department (LBPD)

Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Long Beach Public Works

City of Long Beach

 Digital Inclusion Initiative

Long Beach Office of Climate Action and Sustainability

Community Development

Don’t Miss Out – Go Solar in 2025!

The City of Long Beach Development Permit Center makes the transition to solar simple and accessible.  

The easy online permit process and expert staff are here to guide you every step of the way. Apply early to lock in your savings and join your neighbors in building a cleaner, greener Long Beach. For assistance, please contact us at 562.570.7648 or email Michael.Carrera@longbeach.gov.

Start your solar journey today! For more information, visit longbeach.gov/solarpermit.

❄️ New Year, Cozy Care: Supporting Your Childcare Needs!

The Long Beach Early Learning Hub helps families connect with childcare, explore tuition assistance, and enroll in care—all through one simple application linking to 140+ local providers. Create your account today to find a program that fits your needs.

Spring Classes and Programs Open for Registration February 2

Registration for spring recreation classes begins Monday, Feb. 2! This spring, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will offer over 700 classes, activities, sports and leagues, and more for people of all ages and abilities, from preschool to older adult. Register online, by phone (562.570.3111) or in person (2760 Studebaker Rd.). Browse the Spring Recreation Connection below.

Thank You McBride for the generous donation!

The Long Beach Public Library is now accepting applications for our 2026 - 2027 Youth Poet Laureate! If you're between the ages of 13 - 18 and have a love of poetry, we want to hear from you!

Discover Your Long Beach Digital Rights!

Are you interested in understanding how Long Beach’s tech works and the data it collects? We’re excited to announce a new series of short edutainment videos in partnership with 7Sun Media! These videos are designed to provide clear information, explain civic tech, and spark important discussions on technology.

Watch our first video here:  lbcity.info/civictech

Upcoming Increases to Utility Rates

The Long Beach Board of Utilities Commissioners has approved rate adjustments as part of the upcoming $397.4 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Starting October 1, residents will see a 12 percent increase in water and sewer rates. For a typical single-family home, this means an average monthly increase of $8.26 for water and $1.47 for sewer.

In addition, gas rates will rise 15 percent in August, with another 12 percent increase set for April 2026. This results in an estimated monthly increase of $4.67 for the average household.



For more information, visit lbutilities.org.

Long Beach Utilities: Water, Gas, and Sewer Service Programs

Long Beach Utilities (LBUD) offers a range of programs and resources to help residents and businesses conserve water and natural gas while improving sustainability across our city. Learn more at lbutilities.org or call 5625702140.

WaterSmart Portal

Track your daily water use and gain insights into your consumption with the WaterSmart Portal. Staying informed helps you conserve and save.

Direct Install Appliance Program

LBUD offers a no-cost direct installation program for qualified residents, providing water and gas-efficient appliances to help lower utility bills and conserve resources.

Certified Blue Program

This program highlights and supports Long Beach businesses that go above and beyond by installing efficient fixtures and adopting sustainable practices. Businesses that qualify receive official recognition from LB Utilities.

Lawn-to-Garden Program

Get paid to replace your lawn with a climate-appropriate landscape. LBUD offers not only financial incentives but also funding for professional landscape design assistance.

Native Plant Parkway Program

Transform your parkway with native, drought-tolerant plants. LBUD provides the materials and guidance needed to make the switch at no cost.

Conservation Toolkit

LB Utilities also offers a conservation toolkit, courtesy of Joy Contreras, with helpful resources and tips to support residents in saving water and energy every day.

CalKIDS is a program from the State of California that funds up to $1,500 in free money for eligible low-income public school students to save for college and career training. Visit CalKIDS.org to claim your account. 

The Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission unanimously approved a new Council District Map and it went into effect on December 18th, 2021. This map is the new Council District 6 boundaries for the next ten years. For more information go to:https://www.longbeach.gov/redistricting/