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Veteran's Day and Weekly Updates | |
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Happy Friday, District 5! Monday, Nov. 11th is Veterans Day, a time to honor and thank all who have served in our military. I am incredibly grateful for the courage, contributions, and sacrifices made by so many individuals for the protection of our rights and freedoms. Thank you for your service! Keep reading for more information on the citywide Veterans Day celebration this weekend, as well as updates from the Public Works, Police, and Parks departments.
Don’t forget, this year’s annual Veterans Day Celebration is combined with the return of Beach Streets, this Saturday, Nov. 9th! Walk, ride, or roll along closed portions of Atlantic and Artesia, and stop by Houghton Park for the celebration and resource fair. See below for more details.
Looking for more to do in CD5 this weekend? You can start bright and early with fellow volunteers for the monthly Bixby Highland/Ridgewood Triangle neighborhood cleanup, on Saturday, Nov. 9th from 8:30 – 9:30am. Then, you can head to Parkview Village for their Second Saturdays Block Party, complete with shopping, activities, and entertainment, on Saturday the 9th from 11am – 3pm. That same day, you can also visit the Hangar Lawn at LBX for this week’s dinosaur-themed pop-up market from 12 – 4pm. See the flyers below for more details on these and other upcoming events.
If you haven’t already, be sure to get your tickets for our free District 5 Aquarium Night! Join us for an evening exploring one of our city's great attractions, next Wednesday, Nov. 13th from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Click here or the flyer below to reserve your tickets!
I would like to thank all of you who participated in our democratic process by casting your vote in this past election and to all the community election workers who assisted in District 5 and across our city. I look forward to continuing to work collaboratively in support of our diverse Long Beach Community.
Finally, I’d like to remind you that the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 5pm in the City Hall Chambers. A list of items of interest can be found at the bottom of this newsletter. I encourage you to attend or watch online.
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.
The work continues,
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Megan Kerr, Councilwoman
Long Beach, District 5
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Upcoming Meetings & Events | |
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Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration
Veterans Day & Beach Streets | Nov. 9
Celebrate, recognize, and honor Veterans at the 2024 Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration, part of Beach Streets Uptown.
Beach Streets returns to Uptown Long Beach on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11am - 4pm, and features the City’s Veterans Day Celebration in Houghton Park.
Beach Streets, a free, family-friendly event, offers three entertainment hubs: the Library Hub, on Atlantic in front of the Michelle Obama Library, the Artesia Hub, showcasing the new bike corridor and other improvements that are part of the Artesia Great Boulevard Project, and the Veterans Hub in Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Avenue). The Veterans Hub will feature:
- Veterans and Community Resources Fair
- Live music by The Satin Dollz (with sets at noon and 1:15) and Knyght Ryder (from 2:30 - 4pm)
- Flyovers with historic aircraft and a Veterans Recognition Ceremony (at 2pm)
- Food trucks and a beer garden
- Kids Zone with live entertainment
- Flu vaccinations
Parking for Veterans Day Celebration
Street parking for Beach Streets and the Veterans Hub is east of Houghton Park. ADA parking and the Paratransit drop off are located on Harding Street between Atlantic and Myrtle.
For more information, go to longbeach.gov/veterans
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Public Works Dept
Orange Ave Backbone Bikeway Project - Community Open House | Nov. 16 & 20
Join the City’s Public Works team to learn about the upcoming Orange Ave. Bikeway project that will support Vision Zero and the Long Beach Safe Streets initiative to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries in the City. There are two upcoming meetings:
Saturday, Nov. 16th | 2 - 3:30pm
McBride Park Community Center
(1550 Martin Luther King Ave.)
Wednesday, Nov. 20th | 6 - 7:30pm
Expo Arts Center (4321 Atlantic Ave.)
Learn more at longbeach.gov/orangeaveproject.
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"Leaf Season" Friendly Reminder
The Public Works (PW) department reminds us that Fall is here which means falling leaves are plentiful. "Leaf season" results in a large number of leaves and organic debris on our streets. This requires multiple stops for the operator to empty the street sweeper.
Contrary to popular belief, street sweepers are not built for this purpose and will have difficulty removing large piles. Oftentimes, the street sweeper simply moves and spreads the leaf debris along its path, resulting in the operator needing to make multiple passes to collect as much debris as possible. As a result, the street sweeper is often unable to perform a thorough cleaning, and other routes or time zones may not be completed because the operator takes longer to sweep under these conditions.
Please help PW staff during this time by keeping in mind the following reminders:
- Dispose of leaves in your garbage bin or backyard compost.
- Avoid piling leaves and debris in the street, alley, or gutter for the street sweeper to collect.
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Long Beach Police Department
LBPD Awarded $440,000 Traffic Safety Grant
Earlier this week, the LBPD announced that they have been awarded a $440,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). This grant will support their ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.
Read the recent press release for more information on the additional programs and resources to be funded by the grant. Congratulations to our hardworking Police Department for being awarded this grant; keep up the good work!
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Parks, Recreation, & Marine Dept
El Dorado Nature Center Hosts Native Plant Sale
The Parks, Recreation, & Marine (PRM) department’s annual California Native Plant Sale has begun! Now through Tuesday, Nov. 26th, hundreds of beautiful and beneficial native plants can be purchased at the El Dorado Nature Center (7550 E Spring St), to enhance gardens, patios, or balconies, and increase habitat for wildlife.
Plants will be available from 10am – 1pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays while supplies last. Read PRM’s recent press release or visit the Nature Center’s webpage to learn more.
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Office of Climate Action & Sustainability
Community Solar Program
Long Beach residents can now sign up for community solar! This program aims to provide the benefits of renewable energy without the need to install solar panels on individual properties, making it a great option for renters and homeowners. Learn more at lbcity.info/csolar
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Arts Council for Long Beach
Youth Art Contest | Apply Nov. 7 - Feb. 28
The City of Long Beach and the Arts Council for Long Beach present the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest!
The office of the Mayor and City Council leadership would like to engage local youth artists in designing an art piece that captures our city’s beauty and essence through 2D visual art or photography.
The contest is intended for youth in grades 1-8. Each City Council District will have two winners: one for grades 1-5 and one for grades 6-8.
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Winners will be honored with a monetary stipend and will have a high-resolution printed image of their work displayed in the City of Long Beach Legislative offices and honored before the City Council.
For more details including the contest timeline, application and eligibility requirements, and other FAQs, visit artslb.org.
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Women Shelter of Long Beach
Thanksgiving / Holiday Family Sponsorship Program
The season of gratitude and giving is upon us, and Women Shelter of Long Beach (WSLB) is offering a special opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their clients. This Thanksgiving, you can help bring joy to those who need it most through WSLB's Thanksgiving Family Sponsorship Program.
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Participate by filling out a form to get matched with a family, then make a donation in the form of a grocery gift card and/or non-perishable food items. Visit womenshelterlb.org to learn more.
Your generosity could help families enjoy a warm, festive Thanksgiving meal and create lasting memories. WSLB thanks you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in our community.
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Long Beach Airport
Community Input for Time Capsule
Help LGB make history! The Long Beach Airport is creating a time capsule to be opened in 50 years—and they'd love your input on what to include. What items, memories, or mementos best capture the spirit of our airport and community today? Share your suggestions in the comments or through this form by November 13: https://forms.gle/pQARbHsPuiVBtRt3A
Long Beach Airport notes that although they value all submissions, a selection team will choose the final items due to limited space. Suggested items should be smaller than a sheet of paper and weigh less than a pound. Please let fill out the form by November 13 to share your ideas!
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Health & Human Services Dept
November MAC Schedule
The Mobile Access Center (MAC) vehicle is a form of street outreach that allows staff to begin the intake process on the street with people experiencing homelessness beyond the City's Multi-Service Center (MSC).
If you encounter someone who is experiencing homelessness, and aren’t sure what you can do, please review the Health & Human Services FAQ sheet for information on available resources. If you’re able, sharing or dispersing this pocket guide or the most up-to-date MAC schedule could greatly assist a person experiencing homelessness connect with City services and facilities.
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City Over Doubles Size of Davenport Park and Celebrates Expansion | | |
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Winter Class Registration Now Available | | |
Long Beach Wraps Up Phase 1 of the Westside Promise Initiative and Shares Accomplishments; Launches Next Phase of Critical Work | | |
El Dorado Nature Center to Host California Native Plant Sale November 5-26 | | |
Long Beach to Host Community Meetings for Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway Project | | |
City Implements Community Technology Pilot Projects in Willmore, Westside, Ramona Park and Hamilton Neighborhoods | | |
Upcoming
City Council Meeting
Tues. November 12, 2024, 5:00pm
411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS: Centennial of the Cal Heights Neighborhood
Item 4 (Item Details) Recommendation to provide contributions to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association in support of their annual “SantaCon” Event; to the McBride High School Criminal Justice & Investigation Booster Club in support of their 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat; to the International City Theatre in support of their 39th Anniversary.
Item 22 (Item Details) Recommendation to amend Contract No. 35531 with Anser Advisory, LLC (formerly DBA Simplus Management LLC), of Santa Ana, CA, for providing construction management services for the Phase II Terminal Area Improvements at Long Beach Airport.
Item 23 (Item Details) Recommendation to execute a contract with EMS Brüel & Kjær, Inc., DBA Envirosuite, Inc., of Folsom, CA, a Delaware corporation, to provide maintenance, upgrade, and support of the Long Beach Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System.
Item 30 (Item Details) Recommendation to amend Contract No. 36159 with Select Electric, Inc., of Vista, CA, for construction work on the Ten Signalized Intersections on Los Coyotes Diagonal Project.
Item 35 (Item Details) Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a feasibility study on the deployment of all-in-one fentanyl detection devices that can be distributed to residents throughout Long Beach at no cost. The report should include recommendations for a pilot program and a procurement schedule, as well as identify potential funding sources, including, but not limited to dollars received through opioid settlements.
Item 39 (Item Details) Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-24-387 and award contracts to Fair Opportunity For Change, of Carson, CA; Illumination Foundation, of Santa Ana, CA; and Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, of Orange, CA, for providing intensive case management services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
Item 44 (Item Details) Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2520, relating to the designation of the property located at 4210 California Avenue, as a historic landmark, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; Declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2530, relating to the designation of the property located at 4401 Myrtle Avenue, as a historic landmark, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
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