District 5 Office

District 5 Dump Day | Sept. 6



Join us for the next District 5 Dump Day! On Saturday, September 6th from 8am - 12pm, residents are invited to visit Wardlow Park, Pan Am Park, or the corner of Roosevelt & Cerritos (near Hughes Middle School) to drop off unwanted household items! This is a great opportunity to get rid of any bulky items that don't fit in your regular bin, such as furniture, mattresses, and e-waste. Dispose of them for free and help keep often-dumped items out of our streets, alleys, and waterways!

*The following items will not be accepted: paint, aerosol cans, household cleaners, batteries (car or household), hazardous waste, fluorescent lights.*

On that same day, the Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association will be hosting a Donation Drive event at Pan Am Park as well, should you have any gently used items you wish to donate rather than dump! See their flyer below for more details.

CD5 Community Meeting | Sept. 25

Save the date for next month’s District 5 Community Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25th, at Wardlow Park Community Center starting at 6pm.

This time, we will be joined by City Manager Modica as he shares details about his role and responsibilities and answers community questions.

If you are planning to join us, we encourage you to optionally RSVP to help us prepare the meeting space with adequate seating. We hope to see you there! 

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Cycle

FY26 Budget Conversations Continue

Next Tuesday, the budget hearing will continue with  presentations from the departments of Public Works, Economic Development, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Library, Arts, and Culture, and Technology and Innovation. 

I am looking forward to these presentations as we are one of the Council Districts with the most streets that need repair, I will continue to advocate for our fair share of street reconstruction funding, particularly as we begin the planning of the next 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. The Fifth District is home to many both small businesses corridors like Norse Way, Parkview Village, Spring Street, Bixby Knolls and Cal Heights also multi-million-dollar private companies like those at LBX and Douglas Park, the presentation from Economic Development will be very interesting as I will be asking questions on how we can continue investing in our small business corridors along with retaining and acquiring and attracting new talent for the businesses in Douglas Park. We are also home to beautiful and well used Libraries and Parks in the Fifth District, and I look forward to asking questions regarding the ongoing maintenance and improvements to our Parks and Libraries along with the great family friendly programing they each provide. I encourage all residents to join the meeting either in person or online and reach out to office with your thoughts. 

The Budget Oversight Committee meetings and Budget Hearings will continue until the Budget Adoption Hearing on Sept. 9, 2025, at 5pm. Learn more at longbeach.gov/FY26 or longbeach.gov/budget.

Public Works

No Street Sweeping Services September 1st & 4th

In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, there will be no scheduled street sweeping or enforcement of street sweeping violations on Monday, Sept. 1. Street sweeping will resume its regular schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 2. 

Then, please be advised that the Environmental Services Bureau (ESB) will be holding a mandatory, all-day training for our Motor Sweeper Operators on Thursday, September 4th. As a result, street sweeping services will not be available on this date.

• Residences scheduled for service on September 4th will not receive street sweeping.
• Service for these residences will resume the following week on their regularly scheduled service day.
• The only Street Sweeping operation in effect on September 4th will be limited to bike lane sweepers.
• Normal operations will resume on Friday, September 5th.

Oversized Vehicles - Regulations & Restrictions

As summer ends, and road trips, camping trips, boat outings, and the like subside, do you know the rules and regulations about parking oversized vehicles like RVs and boats in Long Beach? Our office has received a number of inquiries from residents wanting to know when and where Oversized Vehicle Parking is allowed. Review the following info to make sure you know the rules and requirements! 

Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) 10.24.005 defines oversized vehicles* as:

• exceeding 85" high or 80" wide or 22' long on a residential street
• exceeding 85" high or 22' long on a nonresidential street

*A boat, equipment, or other object attached to a trailer shall be measured together with the trailer.

Parking an oversized vehicle in a residential area is prohibited, except with a valid permit displayed. Oversized Parking Permits:

• can be obtained** by residents for campers, trailers, boats on trailers, and recreational vehicles for the purpose of activities such as unloading, loading, or maintenance
• are temporary and valid for no more than 72 hours
• are valid only within the same block as the resident's address on either side of the street
• must be displayed on the inside lower left corner of the windshield so as to be visible from the street

**No more than 20 permits shall be issued to any 1 eligible resident or to any 1 eligible vehicle within 1 calendar year, and a 24-hour period must elapse between consecutive permits.

Visit longbeach.gov/parking/oversized-permit to apply for a temporary permit, or review the LBMC Chapter 10.24 for more information on parking restrictions and regulations.

Animal Care Services

Long Beach Joins "Clear the Shelters" Campaign

Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) has joined NBCUniversal’s 2025 Clear the Shelters national pet adoption and donation campaign. Since its inception in 2015, Clear The Shelters has helped more than one million pets across the country find new homes.

Through August 31st, to encourage the responsible, mindful adoption of animals in need of a home, LBACS is offering $25 adoption specials for dogs 25 lbs. and over, and $9 adoption specials for kittens. Those interested in adopting can visit LBACS (7700 E. Spring St.) Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Potential adopters can also search for adoptable pets in the shelter by breed, gender, and size, and apply online. Residents can also get involved by making a monetary donation, fostering, volunteering, donating supplies and spreading the word about local adoptable animals on social media. LBACS' Clear the Shelters will culminate on the last weekend of the month with waived adoption fees from Aug. 29-31.

For more information, review the recent press release, or read more and find adoptable animals at cleartheshelters.com or longbeach.gov/acs. 

Health & Human Services

Continued Heat - Stay Cool & Stay Safe!

As temperatures continue to be forecasted through this weekend and week, the City Health Department continues to advise residents to take precautions against rising temperatures. 

All City Parks, Recreation, & Marine Community Centers and Long Beach Public Library locations are available as designated cooling centers during their normal business hours. Please contact Community Centers and Libraries ahead of time to confirm they are open in the case of unexpected closures.

People are encouraged to check on friends, family, and neighbors who are home-bound to make sure they are not affected by the heat. Older adults, those with chronic illnesses, infants and young children are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. However, anyone can suffer heat illness and should take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and injury.

• Stay Cool with lightweight, loose-fitting clothing; limited activities to mornings and evenings where possible; and spend peak heat hours (noon to 6pm) in air-conditioning, or take a cool shower or bath.
• Hydrate with plenty of fluids, and don’t just wait until you’re thirsty! Stay away from alcohol, caffeine, and very sugary drinks, which can be dehydrating; and replace salt and minerals lost from sweating with sports drinks or salty snacks. Those with chronic health conditions, on water pills, or advised to limit water by your doctor should check in with your health provider for guidance.
• Protect against heat-related illness with sunscreen (SPF15 or higher, 30 minutes before going outside, and every two-hours!), a wide brimmed hat, and sunglasses with 100% UVA & UVB protection.
• Never leave a child or pet in a parked car or asleep in direct sunlight, and ensure adult supervision of children near water, if choosing to cool off by swimming in pools, spas, or at the beach. Make sure pets also have access to shade and plenty of water, and be aware that hot asphalt can burn a pet’s paws!
• Keep an eye out for signs of heat-related illness including heavy sweating; cold, pale, clammy skin; nausea and vomiting; or dizziness, headaches, and confusion. Get medical help right away if a person has body temperature of 103 or higher; loses consciousness; has a fast, strong pulse; or has symptoms lasting longer than an hour or worsening over time.

To learn more, review past heat advisories or visit longbeach.gov/extremeheat.