Upcoming Council Item

Item 17: ASE System Pilot Next Steps

As Item 17 of the Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, the Public Works Department will present and request approval of the next steps for the implementation of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Pilot Program. My colleagues and I will consider the adoption of the final versions of the System Use Policy (SUP) and System Impact Report (SIR) that were drafted and made available for public review earlier this fall. We will also consider awarding the contract for the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of the ASE Systems. Taking Council action on these approvals concurrently helps ensure that we will be able to begin implementation and participation in the pilot program as soon as possible. To learn more, review the item and its attachments (including the final drafts of the SUP and SIR), visit the ASE Pilot Program webpage, or tune in to next week’s meeting either in person or online.  

Dept. of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications

Cybersecurity Concerns with 3rd Party

On Monday, Dec. 9, 2025, the City of Long Beach issued a public notice on behalf of Onsolve CodeRED, the third-party emergency notification service provider used for “Alert Long Beach,” regarding a nationwide cybersecurity incident. Note, the CodeRED incident is not related to, and did not impact, the City’s technology or infrastructure.

CodeRED was recently acquired by Crisis24, a risk management company, that transitioned customer data from Onsolve CodeRED to the Crisis24 platform – now branded as CodeRED by Crisis24 (Crisis24). The attack occurred on the old Onsolve CodeRED platform, not the current Crisis24 platform, and may have compromised user data across the nation including names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and/or passwords associated with CodeRED user profiles. Per Crisis24, the current platform was not breached, is secure, and data was not compromised.

According to Crisis24, personal information such as date of birth and social security numbers were not impacted as users do not provide that information to access the platform. Crisis24 cautions Long Beach residents who may have reused their Alert Long Beach password for any other personal or business accounts to change those passwords immediately.

Those with concerns or questions about this incident can contact Crisis24 directly at 866.939.0911 or crsupport@crisis24.com. You can also find more information, including a list of FAQs, at the City’s Disaster Preparedness webpage. Questions or concerns related to emergency notifications in Long Beach can be directed to the Dept. of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications at longbeach-EOC@longbeach.gov.

Long Beach City College

Construction Updates Community Information Meeting

On Saturday, Dec. 13th at 10am, residents are invited to attend an informational meeting regarding construction updates at Long Beach City College. Join LBCC to learn the latest info about the college’s bond program, five-year construction plan, and upcoming projects including new student housing and student services facilities. 

Saturday, Dec. 13th | 10am

LBCC Liberal Arts Campus (4901 E Carson St., 90808) | Room T-1200

Parking available in LAC Parking Structure (Lot PS1) off Clark Ave.

Health & Human Services

Seeking Volunteers for 2026 Homeless Point in Time Count

The Health & Human Services Department is calling on 350 community members to volunteer for the 2026 Point in Time Count, an annual street and shelter count of people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, taking place on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

The Point in Time Count is more than a data collection effort—it is a communitywide initiative inviting residents and businesses to connect with neighbors experiencing homelessness, learn about available resources and actively support the City’s response to homelessness. Information gathered during the Count plays a critical role in understanding the scope of homelessness in Long Beach, shaping services and identifying gaps in resources.

Volunteer registration is now open and will remain available until all slots are filled. If more than 350 people register, additional participants will be placed on a waitlist.

Learn more in the recent press release or at longbeach.gov/homelesscount.

Immigration Enforcement Resources

Whistlemania! LBC

With the US Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity continuing to occur throughout our region, it’s increasingly important for everyone, including our immigrant communities, to know their rights and have access to resources. While immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, we understand that the current actions are continuing to escalate tensions and can undermine trust within our neighborhoods. All residents of Southern California and Long Beach deserve to live in peace and with a sense of security, regardless of their background.

I and the City of Long Beach remain committed to upholding the dignity and rights of every person. As evidenced by our Council-supported Long Beach Values Act, we remain committed to work alongside community organizations to ensure that all who call Long Beach home feel safe, supported, and valued. For more information on the Long Beach Values act, visit: longbeach.gov/valuesact.

Local CD5 residents and business owners are forming Whistlemania! LBC inspired by the grassroots efforts in Chicago and other cities to increase awareness of continued unjust detainments, to report and warn one another of ICE activity, to ensure everyone knows their rights, and to inspire solidarity and support for immigrant communities. Learn more and find ways you can join the efforts at the Whistlemania! LBC link tree.

If you witness ICE activity that you’d wish to report, text or call the 24/7 Rapid Response Hotline at 213-444-6562.

Parks, Recreation, & Marine

Winter Fun Days | Dec. 22 - Jan. 2

It’s almost time for PRM’s annual Winter Fun Days, a drop-in program for children 5-12 years of age from noon to 5pm on Mondays – Fridays from Dec. 22 – Jan 2 (excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day). PRM staff will be onsite to lead recreational activities, and children may come and go at their discretion, but onsite registration is required. Call or visit the park near you (see the full list here) to learn more and register! 

Public Works Department

Holiday Treecycling | Dec. 26 - Jan 9

As many families are in the process of decorating for the holidays, rest assured that the City of Long Beach will once again offer free Holiday Treecycling, providing an accessible and responsible way to recycle live trees for residents. From Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, through Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, residents can drop off their used trees at 13 locations throughout Long Beach, at no charge.

Holiday trees are NOT accepted in organics carts as they are too heavy and bulky. To ensure the trees are diverted from landfills, residents are encourage to drop of their trees at any of the 13 locations listed on the flyer. Locations in and near CD5 include:

• Wardlow Park – Monlaco Rd. at Rutgers Ave., 90808
• Scherer Park – 49th St. at Del Amo Blvd., 90807
• El Dorado Park – 2760 N Studebaker Rd. (at South parking lot, behind admin building), 90815

Residents are asked to remove all decorations and stands, and cut any trees over 12’ tall in half. For those who aren’t able to drop trees off, a one-time special collection will occur on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Residents with refuse, recycling, and organics collection service must place trees at their regular collection location by 7am on Jan 10 to have their live tree collected. Learn more in recent press release.