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Updated eComment Link
2024 Budget Adopted by City Council
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This past Tuesday, the City Council adopted the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. In this $3.2 billion budget, there is a focus on the Long Beach Strategic Vision 2030, priorities on improving our urban forest and green spaces, continued enhanced spending on our youth and neighborhoods, infrastructure and traffic, and the ongoing concerns with the lack of housing and increase in those experiencing homelessness.
Long Beach Airport and Tuesday's City Council Meeting
Thank you to all our neighbors who have voiced their concerns regarding the increased general aviation operations affecting our lives in CD5. Please know that I hear your concerns and am receiving all your questions. My team and I have gathered your questions and I have placed Item 24 on next week's City Council Agenda. This item is a request that the City Manager, Airport, and other relevant departments report back to the Council with answers to questions from our community. This is the first step in understanding the interconnected dynamics involving the City, LGB, and the Community. I encourage you to submit your questions and concerns via the e-comment feature. These e-comments will go into the record as part of the item. On Tuesday, the City staff will not be answering specific questions, rather, this item is directing the city manager to work with the appropriate staff to compile a comprehensive report to be presented at a later date.
At Tuesday's meeting we will also be receiving a six-month update on the homelessness emergency proclamation and associated activities related to homelessness, provided by: Public Health, Housing, and Public Works. This will be a comprehensive presentation and six month review & report back on the work that has been done thus far during the emergency.
As always, I am grateful for your continued engagement with me and my office, and I look forward to seeing you out in the community. Be sure to follow my social media @CWMeganKerr to stay connected!
Let's get to work,
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Megan Kerr, Councilwoman
Long Beach, District 5
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Happening Tomorrow - READY Long Beach
READY Long Beach is a citywide outreach effort promoting emergency preparedness and readiness to the whole community. The READY Long Beach Expo is a prime marketplace for emergency preparedness merchandise and non-profit vendors alike. Held on an annual basis, the READY Long Beach Expo provides a family-friendly atmosphere in an outdoor setting; convenient for vendors of all sizes and accessible to a multitude of consumers.
This is the largest community preparedness event in Southern CA and is free.
Community members can also follow the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications on Facebook and Instagram at @LBDisasterPrep for an educational and interactive social media campaign throughout September, and stay alert by signing up for emergency notifications from Alert Long Beach.
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22nd Anniversary of 9/11
To commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Long Beach will observe a citywide moment of silence this Monday, Sept. 11, to honor and remember the lives that were lost.
On Monday, at 9:11 a.m. I invite you to watch a ceremonial tribute on the following City pages:
All City facilities will fly the American flag at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Sept. 11, in remembrance and as a mark of respect to the first responders and civilians who were lost on this day 22 years ago.
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Upcoming Events &
Community Meetings
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Long Beach Police Department
News & Events
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Traffic Complaints Online Form
LBPD has it's new Traffic Complaints Online Form, which allows the community to report traffic items such as speeding vehicles at a regular location, habitual parking issues and/or violations, abandoned vehicles, sign or signal damage and/or obstructions.
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Homelessness Emergency Declaration
Public Health & the Homeless Services Bureau's 6-Month Update
As we anticipate the release of a six-month update on the emergency proclamation and associated activities related to homelessness, provided by Public Health, Housing, and Public Works - community members are encouraged to Learn More About Homelessness and the Resources being provided and developed.
If you are looking to get help for someone experiencing homelessness or want to discuss an encampment, please call the HSB via 562-570-4672 or email HomelessServices@longbeach.gov. If witnessing suspected criminal activity, community members are advised to report to Long Beach PD Dispatch: 562-435-6711. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Here is a link for some of the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding homelessness.
Mobile Access Center Continues Homeless Services Outreach
Long Beach will continue to deploy its Mobile Access Center (MAC) in select areas weekdays. The MAC significantly lowers barriers to providing case management services and other resources for people experiencing homelessness.
The MAC will be stationed at the following locations from 9 a.m. to noon:
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Mondays – MacArthur Park (1321 E. Anaheim St.) near the basketball courts.
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Tuesdays – Christian Outreach in Action (515 E. 3rd St.), parked on Linden Avenue.
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Wednesdays – Outside of Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway) on Ocean Boulevard.
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Thursdays – Drake/Chavez Soccer Fields (903-999 Fairbanks Ave.). Van will be parked facing Los Angeles River near the parking lot located on De Forest Avenue just south of the soccer fields.
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Fridays – Alamitos Beach Parking Lot near the south end of the parking lot, at Shoreline Drive and Beach Access Road.
The MAC will also be stationed from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the locations below:
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Mondays – Traffic Circle, in the area of Ximeno Avenue and East Atherton Street. Van will be parked on Ximeno Avenue.
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Tuesdays – Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.), Atlantic Avenue side of the park.
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Wednesdays – 6th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, on 6th Street between Long Beach Boulevard and Elm Avenue.
The second MAC vehicle is expected to begin operations soon.
Information detailing the city's homelessness response efforts is now available on the Homelessness Digital Dashboard.
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Long Beach to Hold Moment of Silence in Remembrance of 9/11
To commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the City of Long Beach will observe a citywide moment of silence on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Hosted by Mayor Rex Richardson and the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments, the moment of silence will serve as a citywide opportunity to honor and remember the lives lost on that tragic day.
The ceremony will take place at 9:11 a.m. at Fire Station 1 in Downtown (100 Magnolia Ave.). Residents are invited to attend the ceremony in person or watch the livestream
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Health Department Hosts Series of Reentry Symposia in September
This September, the City's Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Reentry Advisory Council will host Re-envisioning Reentry in Long Beach 2023, a series of symposia focused on the issues and challenges faced by community members after being released from jail or prison.
These events align with Goal 2 of the Framework for Reconciliation, which calls upon the City to develop and strengthen a network to support formerly justice-involved residents.
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City Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus This Year
The first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this mosquito season has been reported in Long Beach.
The LB Health and Human Services Department’s Vector Control Program, along with its partner agencies, Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District and Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District, continue to treat areas with high populations of mosquitoes throughout the city daily. While these agencies are doing all they can to control the mosquito population, the public plays a critical role in reducing the mosquito population.
For more information on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites, call the Mosquito Hotline at 562.570.4132. For more information on WNV, visit longbeach.gov/WNV
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Long Beach Public Library Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
The Long Beach Public Library will recognize the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop culture with a series of celebratory events this September and October. The Hip Hop Celebration: 50th Anniversary Series commemorates the influential history of Hip Hop, both in Long Beach and worldwide. The program series will commence with a kickoff celebration event taking place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Recreation Park (4900 E. 7th St.) bandshell, followed by a five-week workshop series for tweens and teens.
For more information about this and other events, visit lbpl.org or call 562.570.7500.
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Health Department Launches New Program to Equitably Distribute Drink Safety Test Kits
The Health Department has launched SipSafe Long Beach, a new initiative that promotes public safety by distributing drink safety test kits that detect illegal substances in beverages.
To ensure equitable distribution of the kits, the Health Department has developed a Drink Safety Test Kit Request Form. The form is available online in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog. For more information regarding SipSafe Long Beach to request drink safety test kits, please visit longbeach.gov/SipSafelb.
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City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, the Long Beach City Council voted to adopt the City of Long Beach’s $3.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24).
The Adopted FY 24 Budget maintains current services while making significant one-time investments in key priority areas in line with the Long Beach Strategic Vision 2030, including commitment towards major infrastructure projects through the Elevate ’28 Plan. These initiatives aim to shape a future where all of the city’s diverse community members have a safe, clean, and healthy place to live, work and thrive.
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Youth Development Announces Recipients of Measure US Youth 100 Fund and Intergenerational Grant Funding for Summer Projects
The Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Office of Youth Development, in partnership with The Nonprofit Partnership, has awarded $600,000 to 59 youth-serving summer projects throughout Long Beach this summer.
The complete list of the awardees and their programs can be found at longbeach.gov/youthfund.
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Public Library to Celebrate 25th Anniv. of African American Resource Area at Burnett Library
The LB Public Library is pleased to announce the unveiling of the newly renovated African American Resource Area at Burnett Neighborhood Library (560 E. Hill St.) on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 2 - 4 p.m.
Members of the community are invited to celebrate this significant milestone at this free event. The festivities will include a captivating social hour featuring live music, distinguished guest speakers and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
For more information about the African American Resource Area and other Library resources, programs and events, visit lbpl.org or call 562.570.7500.
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Community Invited to Help Shape the Future of Downtown LB and Nearby Shoreline
The Long Beach Development Services Department is inviting residents and local stakeholders to provide input on a planning effort to update land use plans for the Downtown and adjacent waterfront areas.
The Department will host an in-person open house event to solicit public input on the plans, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway). Those interested in attending are requested to RSVP online.
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City to Host Third Annual LB Youth Festival in September
The Health Department’s Office of Youth Development, in partnership with the City’s Youth and Families Commission, LB Public Library, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Pacific Gateway, Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, and the Mayor’s Fund for Education, will host its third annual Youth Festival at the Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus (1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Youth and emerging adults ages 11 to 26 are invited to participate in this free, empowering one-day event.
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Upcoming
City Council Agenda
Tues. September 12, 2023, 5:00pm
411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Full Agenda
Item 1 Recommendation to provide a contribution to: Long Beach City College Foundation in support of the Long Beach City College (LBCC) Hall of Fame Celebration; Long Beach Camerata Singers in support of the Opening Night Gala and the EnviroArts Fair; WomenShelter of Long Beach in support of the 2023 Leading with Love Gala.
(Item Details) (eComment)
Item 7 Recommendation to execute a contract with The Workers Lab (TWL), of Oakland, CA, for the administration and oversight of WorkLB, an app-based platform focusing on workers unable to work full-time or regular schedules and have been excluded from traditional labor markets. (Item Details) (eComment)
Item 8 Recommendation to execute all documents necessary for a First Amendment to Lease No. 35645 with GCC Long Beach, LLC (Landlord), for the City of Long Beach’s continued use of 2019 East Wardlow Road as a temporary Fire Station 9 for an additional 18 months through March 31, 2025. (Item Details) (eComment)
Item 10 Recommendation to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments with the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding for the purchase of Fire Rescue Equipment for fire and rescue services. (Item Details) (eComment)
Item 11 Recommendation to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiative (Walk and Roll Long Beach) to reduce preventable pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities in Long Beach. (Item Details) (eComment)
Item 12 Recommendation to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding for Distracted Driving Education to reduce and mitigate the impacts of distracted driving in Long Beach. (Item Details) (eComment)
Item 13 Recommendation to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding to reduce and mitigate the impacts of drug-impaired driving in Long Beach. (Item Details) (eComment)
Item 24 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Long Beach Airport and relevant City of Long Beach departments to report back to the City Council with a comprehensive report detailing the operations of general aviation at LGB, its ties with the City, the Federal Aviation Administration, and privately-owned flight schools, within the next 45 days. (Item Details) (eComment)
Item 25 Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach; and Receive and file the six-month update on the emergency proclamation and associated activities as well as report out on City Council request regarding policy options related to unlawful uses of public spaces, including camping, that contribute to public health issues, nuisance, and public safety concerns, and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Item Details) (eComment)
Item 28 Recommendation to execute all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent amendments with the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC), to receive and expend funds for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 4 Program, Continuum of Care allocation. (Item Details) (eComment)
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