Recent Council Items

Item 49: Congrats New & Reappointed Commissioners!

At Tuesday's Council meeting, with Item 49, Mayor Richardson reappointed returning and appointed new commissioners to non-charter commissions. Congratulations to the CD5 residents listed below!

• Evette Ellis - Climate Resilient & Sustainable Cities Commission - 1st Term
• William Patterson - Technology & Innovation Commission - 1st Term
• Kenneth Brown - Airport Advisory Commission - 2nd term
• Norma Chinchilla - Advisory Commission on Aging - 2nd Term
• Hilda Delgado - The Long Beach Community Investment Company - 3rd Term
• Mark Grisafe - Cultural Heritage Commission - 3rd Term
• Beth Lesen - Board of Health & Human Services - 2nd Term
• Sabrina Sanders - Board of Health & Human Services - 2nd Term
• John Schultz - Equity & Human Relations Commission - 2nd Term
• Charles Smith - Commission on Youth & Families - 4th Term

Thank you for choosing to dedicate your time to serve the greater community in your new or reappointed role on your respective commissions!

Port of Long Beach

America's Green Gateway Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility

On Thursday, July 18th, we broke ground on “America's Green Gateway Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility” at the Port of Long Beach this morning! We are grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, for a multi-million dollar federal grant for this new dock rail system at the Port of Long Beach. A project like this wouldn’t be possible without the additional partnerships of the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, LA Metro, and others agencies.

Community Development Department

1131 E Wardlow Latest Updates

The process for demolition of the existing building on the Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC)-owned property at 1131 E Wardlow Rd. is currently underway with the installation of a pedestrian canopy and fencing. Our office was informed that the abatement process was on track to be completed ahead of schedule, which would shift the remaining work timeline ahead of the anticipated schedule as well. The LBFD training operations are now anticipated to run from 7/20 - 7/24, and active demolition at the site may start as early as Thursday, 7/25. While plans for the proposed development of the site are still in flux, early demolition of the existing property is recommended to mitigate potential problems and reduce the risk of the site becoming a neighborhood nuisance. Our office will continue to provide updates as they become available. For more information, review this letter from the LBCIC and FAQ sheet from the contractor, or direct any demolition-related questions to the Project Manger, Antonio Briones, at arbriones@amjcm.com.

Summer camps at Rancho Los Cerritos

Rancho Los Cerritos announce open registration for its unique and educational summer day camps, designed for elementary- and middle-school-aged students. Running from July 8th to August 2nd, these immersive camps offer a one-of-a-kind experience at one of the region’s most historic sites.

At Rancho Los Cerritos, campers will have the opportunity to step back in time and engage with history through various interactive activities. Their carefully crafted programs combine fun and learning, ensuring that each day is filled with exciting adventures, from hands-on crafts and games to historical explorations and nature walks.

District 5 Office

Conversations with the Councilwoman

Join Councilwoman Kerr for a one-on-one chat at one of District 5's local businesses. Click your location of choice below to select an available time. Please note, the time slots are for 15-minute meetings. We ask that you please be prompt and respectful of everyone's time! These meetings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please sign up for only one meeting in order to keep the opportunity available for as many interested neighbors as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding with our first attempt at this form of community outreach. 

Long Beach Health Department

City Seeks Donations to Support People Experiencing Homelessness During Warm Summer Months

As part of Long Beach’s ongoing commitment to support people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, the City will offer its 12th charitable giving opportunity for community members who wish to make a material difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

The Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) will host a donation drive thru on Saturday, July 27, 2024, to collect essential items to distribute. The drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Health Department’s Main Facilities Center (2525 Grand Ave.). Donations received will be distributed at the Multi-Service Center (MSC) and will also be available to local partner organizations to distribute.

For this quarter’s donation drive, the City kindly requests items from a list that you can read more about in the City's Press Release. While gift cards will not be accepted at the drive-thru event, they can be donated at the MSC. To schedule a drop-off time, people can call 562.570.4586.

Donation Drop-Off Bins

Donation drop off bins remain available at a variety of locations citywide and are a quick and easy way to donate essential physical items that can make an impact on someone’s daily life. Bins are located at all open Long Beach Public Library locations during regular business hours, as well as at the below locations:

• Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach (3635 Long Beach Blvd.), Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Scherer Park Community Center, (4654 Pasadena Ave.), Monday through Friday 3 to 6 p.m.

Requesting Donations

The City continues to provide local organizations that support people experiencing homelessness a portion of the donated items to help further their organization’s mission. Local organizations interested in receiving donations can request items online.

Long Beach City College

Helping Homeless LBCC Students Fundraiser

Want to give back to the community and support students in need? Through July 31st, the Grocery Outlet at 6436 Spring St is participating in a fundraiser for the Helping Homeless LBCC Students Associate Group. If you’re able, shopping at this location and donating $5 at checkout can help make an impact for local college students experiencing homelessness—and donors will receive a $5 coupon to be used at a later date! Learn more at LBCC’s event page.

Super Skate Posse

Skate Posse Giveback at McBride Skatepark | July 20th

The national 501c3 non-profit skateboarding organization, Super Skate Posse, is teaming up with legendary skateboarding footwear brands Emerica, eS and Etnies to uplift and celebrate the youth of Long Beach with a skateboard giveback to provide access to the mental health benefits of skateboarding.

In partnership with local organizations, they are hosting a Giveback & Demonstration to thank the local skate scene of Long Beach, while inspiring newcomers that may not otherwise have access to top of the line equipment and instructors.

Long Beach Airport

Historic Terminal Open House | July 27th

Later this month, the Long Beach Airport (LGB) will celebrate the reopening of its Historic Terminal building, which has been closed since February 2023 to undergo extensive renovations and restoration.

On July 27th, from 10am to 3pm, LGB is hosting a public open house to showcase the Historic Terminal’s return to its former glory.

Long Beach Police Department

National Night Out | August 6th

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. The goal is to send a message to criminals that neighbors are unified, looking out for one another, and working with police to keep crime out of their neighborhoods.

Several community groups across the city, including the Los Cerritos and Cal Heights Neighborhood Associations, have already planned events. More details will follow as the events approach. If you'd like to host an event but aren't sure what to do, check out this list of NNO event ideas.

Parks, Recreation & Marine

Long Beach Municipal Band Free Concerts in the Park

This summer, the Long Beach Municipal Band celebrates their 115th season of free outdoor summer concerts in Long Beach parks. All concerts begin at 6:30pm.

District 5:

• Los Cerritos Park

Wednesday, July 24

Wednesday, July 31