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Weekly Update & CD5 Dump Day | |
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Happy Friday, District 5! It’s October, which means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time focused on sharing support for patients and survivors, as well as on educating women about the importance of being proactive about one’s health. Knowledge and early detection can save lives!
This Saturday, Oct. 5th, my office is partnering with Public Works for a District 5 Dump Day! Find us with dumpsters at any of three locations (the Expo Arts Center, Wardlow Park, and Pan American Park), and bring your old furniture, bagged garbage, or other large, bulky, difficult-to-dispose-of items to dump for free, and e-waste will be collected at each site! See below for more details and note, hazardous materials like batteries and paint will not be accepted. Thanks in advance to our Public Works Clean Team and local volunteers helping make this event possible, as we work together to keep these items off our streets, curbs, and alleyways. Hope to see you there!
October is also Arts Month! You can start those celebrations off tonight, Oct. 4th, at BKBIA’s First Fridays Art Walk starting at 6:30pm. Enjoy art, entertainment, live music, and more as you stroll along Atlantic Ave’s shops and eateries. Keep an eye out for the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library as they share resources and information regarding last week’s National Banned Books Week! You can continue your support of the arts all month long with Long Beach’s Open Studio Tour, a free, self-guided tour where artists invite community members into their studios to showcase their work and their working environments. Each weekend this month focuses on a different area of Long Beach, starting with Uptown on Oct. 5th and 6th, and later the East Side on Oct. 26th and 27th! See the flyers below to learn more about these and even more to do this weekend.
As October continues, spooky season ramps up! Plan ahead to attend Parkview Village’s Second Saturdays Halloween block party on Saturday, Oct. 12th, or stop by LBX on either Saturday Oct. 12th or Sunday Oct. 13th for “spooktacular” themed pop-up markets. Later this month, save the dates as well for the Long Beach Festival of Flight on October 19th, and the Historical Society of Long Beach’s annual Historic Cemetery Tours on Oct 26th! See the flyers below for more info on these and other upcoming events!
For those who observe, I wish you an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur next week. May this holiday of personal reflection and atonement bring you peace and good fortune into the new year!
Finally, I’d like to remind you that the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8th at 5pm in the City Hall Chambers. A list of items of interest can be found at the bottom of this newsletter, including Item 18, that I have cosigned with Councilmembers Zendejas and Austin, calling for enhanced Code Enforcement blight reduction and revitalization of vacant lots and storefronts. 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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Community Development Dept.
Fence Installation at 1131 Wardlow Rd | Oct 2 - 8
The installation of a more permanent fence around the perimeter of the 1131 E. Wardlow site began on Oct. 2, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 8. This will help continue to keep the vacant lot secure and mitigate potential nuisances.
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There are still no updates to development designs or plans at this time; we will continue to update the community as we learn more. | | | |
Parks, Recreation, & Marine
Drill & Fill Aeration at Cherry Park | Oct 9 - 11
PRM Maintenance Operations will be performing drill and fill aeration at Cherry Park. The work, originally scheduled for Oct 1 & 2, was delayed due to the vendor having issues with sand delivery, and is now scheduled to be completed from Oct 9 - 11. The purpose of this project is to improve drainage and introduce oxygen into compacted soils.
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Public Works Dept.
Studebaker Corridor Complete Streets Project
As a reminder, the City has received final design documents for the Studebaker Rd Complete Streets Project, which are currently under review and pending authorization from CalTrans. The team anticipates receiving in the next couple of months, and in the meantime, they are preparing for the bidding process. If successful, this would put the estimated construction start in early 2025. To learn more, review the Draft Plan Exhibit (from the May 2nd Community meeting) and sign up for project updates at longbeach.gov/studebakerccsp.
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Conservation Corps of Long Beach
Apply for New YouthBuild Program
Take your first step on your path into the world of construction with Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB)’s YouthBuild! This new program offers a unique, free opportunity to learn hands-on skills, earn certifications, and gain the experience needed to launch a career in the trades, whether you’re already passionate about building or interested in learning more about the industry. Learn more about CCLB at cclb-corps.org, and use the QR code or click the flyer to apply for YouthBuild today!
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LA County Registrar-Recorder's Office
Looking for Pollworkers
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office is looking for pollworkers for the upcoming General Municipal Election that will be held on November 5th.
Bilingual Election Workers who speak Armenian, Khmer, Japanese, Tagalog, and Thai are highly needed in the City of Long Beach.
Learn more at lavote.gov!
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LBFD & Economic Development Dept.
Long Beach Fire Corps Internship Program
The Long Beach Fire Department, in partnership with Economic Development, offers a career exploration program called Long Beach Fire Corps. This fantastic opportunity is for young adults aged 18 to 30 from Long Beach and the surrounding areas. Participants can engage in various activities focused on fire service, public administration, communications, and disaster preparedness.
Applications are open until Oct 31st!
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Health & Human Services Dept.
Free Flu Vaccine Clinics in Oct.
The Health Dept is offering free flu vaccinations at community clinics throughout the flu season, while supplies last. Residents are strongly encouraged to get a flu vaccine in preparation for the coming flu season, which generally runs from mid-fall to mid-spring.
The largest clinic of the year will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Main Health (2525 Grand Ave). This year's theme is “Boo 2 Flu”, and people of all ages are encouraged to dress up in a costume and show off their spooky spirit! No appointments are required; however, people may also schedule appointments through MyTurn.ca.gov.
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Accessible services will be available, including a drive-up option for those with disabilities to receive vaccinations in their vehicles.
In addition to the large-scale flu clinic at Main Health, flu vaccines will be available throughout the flu season at several community clinics; see the tentative calendar below. These clinics will be walk-up as well, with no appointments necessary.
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Community Development Dept.
Long Beach Backyard Builders Program
The City of Long Beach is now accepting applications for the Backyard Builders Program. The goal of this pilot program is to incentive homeowners to create an affordable rental unit on their property by providing comprehensive assistance for financing, designing, permitting, and constructing a new accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
This program, which is funded as part of the FY24 Adopted Budget to help address the affordable housing shortage in Long Beach, will provide up to 10 eligible homeowners with a 0% interest, 30-year, up to $250k loan, as well as project management assistance at no cost, and in exchange, the homeowners must agree to rent their ADU at an affordable rate to an individual or family who meets the program income limits.
Applications will be accepted now through Nov 30, 2024.
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Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend one of the upcoming information sessions before applying to learn more about the program. All meetings will present the same information.
Wednesday, October 9
6pm – 7:30pm
Zoom Webinar | RSVP
Saturday, October 19
10am – 11:30am
Cesar Chavez Park (401 Golden Ave) | RSVP
Thursday, October 24
6pm – 7:30pm
Long Beach Energy Resources Auditorium (2400 E Spring St) | RSVP
To learn more about the Backyard Builders Program, to apply, and to register for one of the informational meetings, visit longbeach.gov/ADUloan.
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Fair Housing Foundation
October Virtual Workshops
The Fair Housing Foundation is a non-profit, educational agency dedicated to promoting the enforcement of fair housing laws and encouraging an atmosphere of open housing through education, counseling services and outreach programs.
This October, find walk-in clinics and virtual workshops, designed for tenants, landlords, managers, property owners, attorneys, realtors, and management companies, covering a range of topics related to housing!
Learn more at fhfca.org/events, or register for an upcoming virtual workshop below!
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Tuesday Oct 8th
Virtual Fair Housing Workshop
1:30pm - 3:00pm | RSVP
Wednesday Oct 9th
Virtual Fair Housing Workshop
1:30pm - 3:00pm | RSVP
Wednesday Oct 16th
Virtual Rental Counseling Workshop
1:30pm - 4:00pm | RSVP
Thursday Oct 22nd
Virtual Fair Housing Workshop
1:30pm - 3:00pm | RSVP
Wednesday Oct 23rd
Virtual Rental Counseling Workshop
1:30pm - 4:00pm | RSVP
Thursday Oct 24th
Taller Virtual de Vivienda Justa Sobre los Derechos de los Inquilinos
10:00am - 12:00pm | RSVP
Tuesday Oct 29th
Virtual Fair Housing Workshop
1:30pm - 3:00pm | RSVP
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LA County Now Distributing Vote By Mail Ballots to Registered Voters in Long Beach | | |
City of Long Beach Advises Residents to Take Precautions Against Extreme Heat | | |
Long Beach Airport Breaks Summer Travel Record | | |
City of Long Beach Debuts New Water Debris-Collecting Device | | |
City Shares Information on Upcoming Street Closures for Long Beach Marathon | | |
Upcoming
City Council Meeting
Tues. October 8, 2024, 5:00pm
411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Item 1 Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meetings on November 5th and December 24th. (Item Details)
Item 5 Recommendation to provide contributions to the Ranchos Los Cerritos Foundation in support of the 180th Annual Adobe Sunset Gala; to the Fix Project in support of their Back to the 80’s Howl-O-Ween Gala. (Item Details)
Item 7 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB CM-24-455 and award contracts to Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery, LLC, of San Ramon, CA, and West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, to furnish and deliver trees for the ongoing City of Long Beach Tree Planting Program. (Item Details)
Item 11 & Item 12 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or terms, with the California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend grant funding for the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program & Medical Care and Coordination Services. (Item Details)
Item 13 Recommendation to continue the local emergency regarding an outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB) pursuant to Section 2.69.060 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (Item Details)
Item 15 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A funding for Projects and Programs; and execute any documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the Projects. (Item Details)
Item 17 Recommendation to receive and file the application for Sosogu, LLC, dba Sosogu Sushi & Japanese BBQ, for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3860 Worsham Avenue, Suite 300. (Item Details)
Item 18 Recommendation to request Community Development Department and City Attorney prepare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code with enhancements to assure property owners comply with code enforcement citations and that vacant lots and vacant storefronts are kept secure until they are developed or rented;
Request Community Development Department to report to Economic Development and Opportunity Committee regarding the effectiveness of programs and controls to assure vacant lots and vacant storefronts are addressed to prevent blight; and
Request Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to consider adding language in the Legislative Agenda to advocate greater support for code enforcement staffing and enforcement tools within state law and regulations. (Item Details)
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