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Happy Friday, District 5! I want to begin by thanking everyone for a great turnout and a great time at our annual District 5 Aquarium Night earlier this week! It’s always a joy to see neighbors come together for an evening exploring one of our city’s great attractions. A huge thanks goes to Aquarium of the Pacific staff and volunteers for making the evening possible! If you weren’t able to join us this year, be on the lookout for next year! Turning to business, below are updates from city departments including Long Beach Utilities, Public Works, Technology & Innovation, and more.
At Council last Tuesday, we took a moment to recognize the Cal Heights Neighborhood in celebrating their 100th anniversary this year! Thanks to the Cal Heights Neighborhood Association for attending and providing a presentation on their community and their ongoing efforts to preserve and maintain the unique historic district. See below for more details.
As a reminder for those of you interested in learning more about the Orange Ave Backbone Bikeway, a project that will transform Orange Ave into a safer, more accessible multi-modal corridor, your next opportunity is coming up! You can join Public Works staff at one of their public open house events, either this Saturday, Nov. 16th from 2-3:30pm at McBride Park in CD6, or next Wednesday, Nov. 20th from 6 – 7:30pm at CD5’s own Expo Arts Center.
If you’re raring to celebrate the upcoming wintertime holidays, you can get a head start here in CD5 this weekend! Start on Saturday, Nov. 16th by heading over to the Hangar at LBX for their second annual “Merry & Bright” Tree Lighting celebration for shopping, food, entertainment, and more, from 12 – 7pm. Then on Sunday, Nov. 17th, you’re invited to attend the BKBIA’s Kidical Mass monthly bike ride. For this year’s “Holiday Edition,” riders are encouraged to don their best “ugly” holiday sweater to get into the spirit of the upcoming season; and, of course, don’t forget your helmet!
As Thanksgiving approaches, ushering in the season of giving thanks and giving back, I hope you’ll consider giving to our Veterans Donation Drive! My office is working in partnership with the Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative to hold a donation drive to collect useful items and support our local heroes in need. See the information block below or visit our webpage to learn more about what and where you can donate!
Finally, I’d like to remind you that the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19th 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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Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative
Veterans Donation Drive
In celebration of Veterans Day and as we enter into the holiday season, our CD5 office is partnering with the Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative to hold a Veterans Donation Drive! Find locations across CD5 from Monday, Nov. 11 - Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, and help us in giving back to local veterans in need.
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Review the flyer below or our webpage for more information on what to donate and where to find donation bins. Monetary donations can also be made at lbavcoll.org.
Thanks to all Veterans for your brave and dedicated service, and thanks to all who can participate in our drive this holiday season!
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Long Beach Utilities
Wardlow Rd Waterline Repairs
The Long Beach Utilities Department will be conducting an emergency waterline repair on Wardlow Rd between Orange Ave & Brayton Ave in two phases starting Nov. 20th and concluding Dec. 9th. The construction work entails repairing a water main and the project will be completed in two phases:
Phase I: Northside of Wardlow Road
Expected Start Date: 11/20/2024
Expected End Date: 11/21/2024
*Expect water service interruptions between 8:00am and noon on 11/21/2024
Phase II: Southside of Wardlow Road
Expected Start Date: 12/2/2024
Expected End Date: 12/9/2024
*Expect water service interruptions on 12/4 or 12/5 for approximately 1-2 hour
Construction Hours: 7am – 4pm Note: Schedule is subject to delay due to inclement weather or other unforeseen complications.
Important Community Information
- The work areas will be closed for your safety.
- Please observe all “NO PARKING” signs and remove your vehicle from the area as required.
- Noise will occur during construction. Long Beach Utilities will take measures to minimize noise levels as much as possible.
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- Please use caution when driving in the construction area.
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Phase I only:
- Anticipate minor traffic delays due to ongoing work. "No Parking" signs will be posted between on Wardlow Road between Orange Avenue and Brayton Avenue ahead of construction. Use alternative routes when possible.
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Phase II only:
- Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on Wardlow Road.
- No construction activity will occur during Thanksgiving week
For any questions regarding the project or water service interruption, please call Long Beach Utilities at 562-244-9334.
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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 Airport
F/A-18 Operations at Long Beach Airport Nov. 15 - 17
Four F/A-18 aircraft are scheduled to operate at Long Beach Airport (LGB) from Nov. 15 to Nov.17. They are expected to arrive on Friday afternoon, Nov. 15, and depart on Sunday morning, Nov. 17. Please note that all times are tentative and subject to change.
Military aircraft are exempt from noise regulations. However, the military has consistently demonstrated a desire to assist LGB in being a good neighbor and will follow standard noise abatement arrival and departure procedures, including modified arrival and departure flight profiles and minimum use of afterburners. F/A-18 aircraft are noticeably louder than other aircraft and are easily heard in neighborhoods near LGB.
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Long Beach Police Department
LBPD Promotes New Leaders
The Long Beach Police Dept is proud to announce the promotion of 28 employees who were recognized during yesterday’s promotion ceremony. Congratulations to each of these hardworking members of the LBPD, and thank you for your dedicated service to the City of Long Beach! Read yesterday’s press release to learn more about the individuals promoted.
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Technology & Innovation Dept
Introducing "Ask Elby!"
Introducing Ask Elby!, our AI-powered virtual assistant service on the City of Long Beach website!
This beta version of the Ask Elby! chatbot will be available for 30 days, starting on Nov. 7 and ending on Dec. 6, and will enhance your website experience by providing quicker access to information and resources. During this initial 30-day trial period, the chatbot will support English; however, it will support Spanish, Tagalog, and Khmer once permanently deployed to production.
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Try Ask Elby! and share your feedback to help improve and shape future digital services in Long Beach. If you have any feedback, please fill out the Ask Elby! Virtual Assistant— Feedback Form. For more info visit longbeach.gov/ti/askelby | | | |
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Economic Development Dept
Sign Up for the Long Beach Business Brief Newsletter
Looking for information and resources for your small business, job opportunities and more? Subscribe to the City’s Business Brief Newsletter!
Led by the Economic Development Department, the newsletter is issued bi-weekly and features valuable information to help your small business thrive! Learn about loan and grant opportunities, employer and worker resources and more!
For more information, visit the Economic Development website at longbeach.gov/ED. Thank you for being a valued business in the City of Long Beach!
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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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Community Shout Out
Cal Heights Celebrates 100 Years!
During the Nov. 12, 2024 Council meeting, we presented a proclamation recognizing the Cal Heights Neighborhood for its 100th anniversary!
Long Beach witnessed a boom of growth in the 1920s when oil was struck and when many families were looking to settle down post-WWII. As such, our city is at a special point in history when many groups, businesses, and organizations find themselves nearing or reaching their own centennial celebrations. This week we showcased one of our CD5 neighborhoods in that same boat, as members of the Cal Heights Neighborhood Association attended the Council meeting and provided a presentation on their historic neighborhood and their ongoing work. Thanks to the entire CHNA and all past, present., and future residents of Cal Heights for your contributions to making Long Beach a special place. We look forward to many more years to come!
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Shoemaker Bridge Closures Planned for Nov. 16 | | |
Harbor Scenic Drive Project Community Meeting Set for Nov. 18 | | |
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine to Host Job Fairs for Recreation Leader Employment Opportunities | | |
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine to Offer Free Youth Fishing Derby November 16 | | |
Long Beach Health Department Awarded $8 Million to Provide Services to People Arrested, Charged or Convicted of Nonviolent Offenses | | |
Upcoming
City Council Meeting
Tues. November 19, 2024, 5:00pm
411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Item 1. (Item Details) Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,100, offset by $4,100 Fifth Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $1,000 Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Ballet in support of the 2nd annual Cal Heights Neighborhood Tree Lighting; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,100, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Item 18. (Item Details) Recommendation to continue the local emergency regarding an outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB) pursuant to Section 2.69.060 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (Citywide)
Item 34. (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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Item 35. (Item Details) Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – Hearing for Zone Change for Parcel A of Willow Springs Park, Zoning Code Text Amendment adding Parcel A to Table 35-2, General Plan Map Amendment for Parcel B, and Dedication in Perpetuity as Park Space for Parcel A. (District 5)
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