District 5 Office

CD5 Community Meeting | Oct. 23

Join us at the next CD5 Community Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23rd, at 6pm at the Expo Arts Center (4321 Atlantic Ave). We will be joined by members of the LBPD and the 9-1-1 Dispatch team!

While not required, we ask that those who plan to attend please RSVP to help us prepare adequate seating. We hope to see you there! 

Public Works Dept.

Orange Ave Backbone Bikeway Project Update

Earlier this week, Public Works announced their intention to move forward with the design plan known as “Alternative 2” for the Orange Ave. Backbone Bikeway Project.

As you may recall, earlier this year Public Works hosted a community meeting to solicit additional community feedback on three alternative design plans for the stretch of Orange Ave. between Bixby Rd. and Wardlow Rd. Public Works originally recommended Alternative 3, but a large amount of community feedback that was shared directly with Public Works or via contact with my office showed a significant preference for Alternative 2. Public Works listened to the concerns brought forth by residents and reiterated by my office, considered a variety of factors including safety, access, and mobility for all users of Orange Ave., and has determined to pursue Alternative 2 as they move forward with this important citywide infrastructure improvement project. 


I acknowledge that there may be concerns with the recommendation to move forward with Alternative 2, however I appreciate that our city traffic engineers took additional time to consider and incorporate my office’s and the community’s feedback. This alternative retains the most amount of parking on both sides of Orange Ave., designates the bike lane with only painted striping, removes the center turn lane, and will ultimately contribute to slower speeds and safer driving along the corridor. 


The Public Works team will provide a presentation on their updated recommendation, its features and requirements, and the project’s next steps, at an upcoming Mobility, Ports, & Infrastructure Committee Meeting scheduled for Wed., Nov. 19, 2025, at 5pm in the City Hall Chambers. All those interested are encouraged to attend, watch online, and/or submit public comment. The agenda will be posted to the city’s public meeting agenda page as the date draws nearer. In the meantime, learn more about the entire 8.6-mile corridor project at the updated project webpage and sign up for project alerts directly from the Public Works team. 

Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Systems Pilot Program | Submit Comments by Nov. 7

Long Beach is taking the next steps towards implementing the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Systems Pilot Program as allowed by the passage of AB645. The program’s prerequisite reports, the Speed Safety System Use Policy and the Speed Safety System Impact Report, have been drafted and are available for public review on the program’s dedicated webpage, along with details of the program’s requirements, a map of the proposed ASE system locations, and more.  

Community members are invited to provide feedback on this important safety program. The 30-day public comment period is open until 5pm on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Any revisions will be incorporated into final versions of the reports, which will be presented to Council for adoption later this year. 

Long Beach Airport

3 Recent Council Items

At the Council meeting on Tues., Oct. 14, 2025, my colleagues and I passed three items related to the Long Beach Airport:

• Item 10 officially moves my recent budget recommendation forward, as we approved the continuation of the unleaded fuel subsidy programs available at LGB: the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Reimbursement Incentive Program, which helps cover the cost for pilots to transition their aircraft to be able to safely use unleaded fuel, and the Unleaded Aviation Fuel Subsidy Program, which offsets the higher cost of unleaded fuel to make the price comparable with more widely available leaded fuel. Both programs were set to close at the end of this year, but will now run through Dec. 31, 2027. This two-year extension will help encourage local pilots to voluntarily make the transition to unleaded fuel in advance of the FAA’s goal to eliminate leaded fuel by 2030, by continuing to reduce cost barriers associated with the switch. 
  
• With Item 22, we awarded a construction contract for the Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project at LGB. The project aims to modernize our passenger-oriented amenities and facilities with improvements to seating, circulation, passenger queuing, wayfinding, restrooms, outdoor areas, and more, to enhance the travel experience at our airport. With help from Congressman Robert Garcia, Long Beach was earmarked $24 million in federal grant funding that will heavily contribute to implementing these improvements. As we prepare for upcoming major sporting events in our region like the World Cup and the Olympics, we can look forward to the additional conveniences and comfort that will enhance the travel experience and support Long Beach’s growing status as a desirable destination for visitors, businesses, and residents alike.

• Item 23 solidified local aerospace start-up, JetZero, as a Long Beach institution for decades to come, as they extended their existing lease for their research and design center at the old Boeing facility for the next 35 years. JetZero has been steadily growing since their start just a few years ago, bringing new jobs and new ideas to the aerospace industry as they aim to create fuel-efficient blended-wing aircraft, reduce emissions, and enhance the flying experience for all types flights. With this long-term lease, JetZero plans to invest $50 million in capital improvements to the city-owned property in the next 3-5 years, to support their continued growth. We are so excited to have them here to expand upon Long Beach’s rich aviation history and bring their innovations to the world from right here in our backyard. 

Long Beach Transit

Systemwide Transit Analysis & Reassessment II (STAR II)

Long Beach Transit (LBT) has launched the Systemwide Transit Analysis & Reassessment II (STAR II), an initiative designed to evaluate how LBT’s bus system is meeting the mobility needs of our community today and for the next 10 years, as changing demographics, new developments, and evolving travel patterns continue to create new demands for public transportation. 


STAR II will take a fresh look at how LBT connects people across the region and explore ways to make service more reliable, efficient, and customer focused. The project will study existing routes and services while considering schedules, ridership trends, and regional connections, with the goal of designing a network that will enhance service options, reduce travel times, and create stronger connections.

As community feedback is crucial to this process, LBT encourages community members to provide input by completing a short survey and/or sharing feedback at an upcoming community meeting! See details below for both an in-person and a zoom meeting later this month:


• Wed. Oct. 22, 2025 | 6 – 8 pm
  LB Poly High School (1600 Atlantic Ave, 90813) 
  Parking available on Jackrabbit Ln. and surrounding streets; or get there with LBT via Routes 61, 71, 171, 172, 173, & 41. Plan your trip at ridelbt.com!

• Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 | 6 – 8pm
  Zoom Meeting: bit.ly/4mKviJh (Webinar ID: 811 4101 7555)

Early Learning Hub

Fall into a Routine with Quality Childcare that Fits Your Family

The Long Beach Early Learning Hub helps families connect to childcare, explore financial assistance options, and enroll in care with one universal application that links families to 140+ local providers. Create an account and apply today to find a childcare program that fits your family’s needs—local scholarships may also be available for qualifying families, as funding allows. Learn more at thehublb.org.

Technology & Innovation Dept.

Experience the Future of Long Beach at Demo Day | Nov. 15

Be part of the future of Long Beach! Join the Technology & Innovation Department as residents and innovators come together to decide which community-driven solutions will receive $75,000+ in pilot funding and shape our city for the year ahead.

Demo Day attendees will experience firsthand how community-driven innovation can address pressing municipal challenges while building trust between residents and City government. Visit lbcity.info/colab-demo to register for the free event on Sat. Nov. 15, 2025 from 11am – 2:30pm at the Pointe Conference Center (located in Walter Pyramid at CSULB).

Long Beach Fire Department

Badge Ceremony Celebrates Recent Promotions within LBFD

On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, I attended the Long Beach Fire Department's Badge Ceremony, officially honoring and celebrating the recent promotions within the LBFD. Join me in congratulating these 21 individuals on their well-earned promotions as they the next step forward in their career. Thank you all for your hard work, care, and commitment to public service. We look forward to seeing you continue to excel in your new roles!

Office of City Clerk

Voting Centers & Ballot Drop Boxes for Statewide Special Election

Official locations and timelines have been posted regarding local voting centers and ballot drop box locations for the Statewide Special Election occurring on Nov. 4, 2025. Learn more in the graphics or on our City Clerk’s webpage.

Highlighted below are locations in District 5:

Vote Centers Open 11 Days

OCT 25 – NOV 3: 10am – 7pm

NOV 4: 7am – 8pm


• Heartwell Park Community Center Activity Room | 5801 Parkcrest St, 90808

Vote By Mail Drop Boxes

OCT 2: Voting Begins

NOV 4: Ballots must be received by 8pm


• Dana Neighborhood Library | 3680 Atlantic Ave, 90807
  
• Heartwell Park Community Center | 5801 Parkcrest St, 90808
  
• Wardlow Park Community Center | 3457 Stanbridge Ave, 90808