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Weekly Update and Finishing up Budget Season | |
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Happy Friday District 5! I hope you all enjoyed Labor Day weekend and some appreciated time off. I also hope everyone is staying cool and as summer continues, we are anticipating excessive temperatures through the weekend. City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis is advising residents to take extra precautions as we continue to navigate this heat wave.
Next Wednesday, September 11, we will observe a citywide moment of silence to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The memorial ceremony and moment of silence will serve as a citywide opportunity to honor and remember the lives lost on that tragic day. The ceremony will begin at approximately 9:05 a.m. see below for more details.
Next Tuesday, September 10, 2024, will be the first opportunity for the City Council to adopt the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025; I encourage you to attend or watch online. In this $3.6 billion proposed budget, we see a focus on priorities on city services, economic growth, residential opportunities and environmental stewardship. See below on specifics as they relate to the Fifth Council District.
This weekend, there are some opportunities to engage with community. Tonight, Sept. 6, the BKBIA is hosting First Fridays on Atlantic Ave. Tomorrow, Sept. 7, Grace First Presbyterian Church will have their monthly Food Pantry from 9am – 11am for those in need, and on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Little Aviators Kids Club celebrates back to school at LBX.
Looking ahead, on Saturday, Sept. 14 join us for the 6th Annual Ranchos Walk and then celebrate California Heights’ Centennial with a block party, see below for more details. The morning of Sept. 21, join us for a freeway off-ramp clean up from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with Senator Gonzalez, Assemblymember Lowenthal, and CalTrans. Later that day, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., stop by Fire Station 19 on Clark Ave. for our Fire and Rescue Community Day! More details below.
Finally, I’d like to remind you that the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 10th 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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23rd Anniversary of 9/11
To commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Long Beach will observe a citywide moment of silence and memorial service this Wednesday, Sept. 11, to honor and remember the lives that were lost.
On Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, Sept. 11, in remembrance and as a mark of respect to the first responders and civilians who were lost on this day 23 years ago.
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Long Beach Parks and Rec.
Heartwell Park Tree Trimming
This week our Office was notified of scheduled tree trimming to occur at Heartwell Park on Tuesday, September 10. The Department of Parks and Rec. (PRM) informed us that no tree removals are taking place at this time and that we are no longer in nesting season therefore a nesting survey is not required. For more information or questions, contact the PRM maintenance’s main line at (562) 570-4895
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Gym Closure at Pan Am Park
The gym at Pan American Park will be closed the until Wednesday, September 11 for floor refurbishment. Programs will continue to operate on the surrounding grounds. For more information, call 562.570.3297
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Long Beach Community Investment Company
1131 Wardlow Rd.
In keeping with our promise to keep the community updated on the property, here is what we know as of September 1,2024.
Earlier this summer, the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation demolished the existing building on this site. Early demolition of the existing property was recommended to help mitigate potential problems and reduce the risk of the site becoming a neighborhood nuisance. Neighbors can expect installation of more permanent white fencing around the property and it will be closely monitored by community development and code enforcement.
West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation continues to make adjustments their design, taking into consideration the input given by the community and this office, including design elements and parking considerations. No permits have been issued except for the demolition permit.
Currently, there is no specific proposal in front of the city. Plans are expected to be submitted sometime this fall. This office will keep you updated as we know more from our city departments.
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Fire Community Day
Sat., Sept. 21 | 10am
On September 21st we are hosting a Fire and Rescue Community Day at Fire Station 19 on Clark Ave. from 10am – 12pm. Come meet and speak to your local Fire Fighters and First Responders as they open their doors for the community to enjoy. The family friendly event is a great opportunity to learn more about the people protecting our city! RSVP here to help us plan a successful event with snacks.
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CalTrans 405N Clean-Up
Volunteers Needed | Sat., Sept. 21 | 8am
To celebrate National Cleanup Day CalTrans, Senator Gonzalez, as well as Assemblymember Lowenthal’s Office, and our office will be hosting a freeway off-ramp clean up on Saturday, September 21st from 8am - 11am. Join our community leaders in helping clean up our city while giving back to our beloved community. Make sure to wear closed toed shoes and long pants, items like hard hats and gloves will be provided on site. RSVP here to help us plan a successful clean up.
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Long Beach Gives
1 City, 16 Causes, 240+ Nonprofits - Sept. 19
Long Beach Gives returns for its 6th year on Sept. 19th, 2024, uniting the community to support over 240 local nonprofits. This annual giving day raises awareness and inspires giving to local organizations that strengthen Long Beach. These nonprofits provide safety net services, care for animals and the environment, promote arts and culture, and so much more. Get involved by donating, fundraising, or sharing a message of support at www.longbeachgives.org, and follow @LongBeachGives on social media with #LongBeachGives. Let’s celebrate the nonprofits that make our city a better place to live, work, and play!
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City of Long Beach
Fiscal Year '25 Budget
Last Tuesday, the Council continued the Fiscal Year ‘25 (FY25) Budget Hearing process with presentations from the departments of Economic Development and Health and Human Services. As I mentioned before, I am happy to see funding allocated to improve the 10.25 sq miles that make up the Fifth Council District. Within this year’s the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which outlines the goals and direction for the City's future infrastructure improvements, and identifies funding sources, much of which comes from Measure A, we see allocations for funding towards improvements at Heartwell Park, Pan Am Park, and the Expo Arts Center/African American Cultural Center.
The CIP also outlines citywide investments such as alley improvements, residential and arterial street improvements, and sidewalk and curb ramps as ADA path of travel improvements, to name a few. As part of the Mayor’s Proposed Budget, we also see funding for veteran outreach and education efforts through the Veteran Affairs Commission, funding for the Visual Improvement Grants for our small businesses along with expanding funding to our Business Improvement Districts. We also see improvements to Willow Springs Park and expanding of our urban canopy. This upcoming budget is balanced, and I believe helps us continue furthering our goals as a city.
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Community Development Survey
The Long Beach Community Development Department is working on a strategic effort to enhance communication and outreach efforts to their stakeholders. As part of this effort, they are conducting a survey.
The feedback that Community Development receives from this survey will help shape communications strategies and tactics to better serve our community. This 16-question survey is anonymous and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
The survey will remain open through Sept. 15 and can be accessed through this link: Survey
Housing Policy Forum
The City's Community Development Department has hosted a series of Housing Policy Forums to gather valuable input on critical housing initiatives. These initiatives aim to Boost Housing Production, Enhance Affordability, Reduce Displacement, Attract Innovative Developments and Address Fair Housing Objectives.
These forums are an opportunity to learn more about the proposed policies and share thoughts and feedback. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping the future of housing policy in Long Beach. Please note that all forums have been open house style and have covered the same content. We invite you to attend the remaining forum:
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Thursday, September 12th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: McBride Park Community Center, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, 90813 RSVP here! Interpretation in Spanish available without RSVP.
To request more information about these initiatives, please email the Community Development Department at CDHousingPolicy@longbeach.gov.
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Fair Housing Foundation
Free Virtual Workshops or Walk-in Clinics
These Free Workshops and Walk-in Clinics are for Tenants, Landlords, Managers, Property Owners, Attorneys, Realtors® and Management Companies.
- Tuesdays: Virtual Fair Housing Workshop via Zoom 1:30 – 3:00PM
- Wednesdays: Virtual Walk-in Clinic via Zoom or Phone All Day – Call (800)446-3247 Ext. 1111
- Wednesdays: Virtual Rental Housing Workshop via Zoom 1:30 – 4:00PM
- 1st & 3rd Thursdays: Virtual Fair Housing Workshop (Spanish) via Zoom 10:00 – 11:30AM
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City to Hold Moment of Silence in Remembrance of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks | | |
Long Beach Heat Advisory Upgraded to Heat Alert, Extends Cooling Center Hours at Multiple Locations | | |
City's Community Development Department and Staff Earn Planning and Engineering Awards | | |
City of Long Beach Seeks Community Input on Feasibility of Permitting Cannabis Special Events | | |
Upcoming
City Council Meeting
Tues. September 10, 2024, 5:00pm
411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Item 6-8 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements 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), Distracted Driving Education, and to reduce and mitigate the impacts of drug impaired driving in Long Beach. (Item Details)
Item 11 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements with County of Los Angeles to accept and expend grant funding for the Long Beach Early Learning Hub Educational and Developmental Services. (Item Details)
Item 13 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-23-331 and award a contract to Los Angeles One Solution Marketing, of Beverly Hills, CA, for providing the Black Infant Health Public Awareness Campaign community outreach, promotion, engagement, and digital marketing management services engaging the Black community. (Item Details)
Item 15 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 17 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and take the actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as listed in Attachment A. (Item Details)
Item 21 Recommendation to adopt specifications No. RFQ AP-24-382 and award a contract to PGAL, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for planning and design services for the proposed Passenger Concourse Improvements project at the Long Beach Airport. (Item Details)
Item 22 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36395 with Circuit Transit, Inc., of West Palm Beach, FL, for operation of a micro-transit shuttle program, to increase the contract amount by $5,067,123, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $6,407,123, and to extend the term of the contract for one year. (Item Details)
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