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Weekly Updates & Welcome June | |
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Happy Friday, District 5! With the arrival of June, and some “June gloom” along with it, the warm and sunny days of summer are on the horizon! Keep reading for plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the sunshine with the community this weekend and beyond, but first, a brief note business.
The Council item pertaining to the Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Project along Woodruff Ave was pulled from last week’s agenda, but the updated Item 23 will be voted on at the upcoming meeting on June 11th. See below for more information. Also, the City has also published a new website pertaining to Elevate '28 (Measure A) infrastructure projects. I encourage you to visit the site to learn more about the City's Infrastructure Investment Plan for FY 23 to FY 27; in the coming weeks, we will share more updates within CD5.
I'd like to take a moment to congratulate Tracy's Bar & Grill on their milestone anniversary of 25 years of business! Bring family, friends, and neighbors to help them celebrate this Sunday, June 9th, at their 25th Anniversary Celebration; see details in the flyer below.
For more activities and events within CD5 this weekend, there’s a wide variety to choose from! You can support the arts by seeing one of the Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s New Works, or by attending the Bob Ross–themed First Fridays Art Walk in Bixby Knolls tonight, along with the Open House of Able ARTS Work’s new space on Atlantic Ave. Tomorrow, June 8th, you can join Parkview Village’s Second Saturdays Block Party from 11 – 3 to engage with neighbors, enjoy family-friendly activities, and support local small businesses. At LBX this weekend, you can enjoy a variety of kid-approved activities and vendors to celebrate “International Kids Day” on Saturday, June 8th, or head over to pick out a Father’s Day gift at the “Rad Dad Maker Market” on Sunday, June 9th. See the flyers below for details, and for even more events throughout CD5!
Though summer is already on its way, you can maintain the spirit of spring cleaning by volunteering with a local Clean Streets team, or by recycling old tires and e-waste at one of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s free drop off events this weekend! See the flyers below to learn more.
Finally, I’d like to remind you that the next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, June 11th at 5pm in the City Hall Chambers. A list of items of interest will 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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Long Beach Community Investment Company
1131 E Wardlow Rd.
This week, our office was made aware that the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC) is in the process of acquiring the permit to begin the demolition of the existing building located on the Long Beach Community Investment Company's property at 1131 E Wardlow Rd.
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The demolition is expected to begin this summer, and we will be provided with a more precise timeline and answers to FAQs on what to expect throughout the demolition process.
While plans for the proposed development of the site are still in flux, early demolition of the existing property is recommended to mitigate potential problems and reduce the risk of the site becoming a neighborhood nuisance. Our office will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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Public Works Department
Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP), Woodruff Ave
Item 23 on the upcoming City Council Agenda (June 11, 2024) is a request from Public Works staff to execute an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles to implement a Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Project along Woodruff Ave, from Willow St to Rosecrans Ave (in City of Bellflower).
TSSP Projects involve upgrading all traffic signals along a route to keep the signals synchronized.
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Coordinating and adjusting the timing of the signals between adjacent intersections will facilitate the movement of vehicles through the intersections along Woodruff Avenue.
Upgrades include, but are not limited to, new vehicle detection systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Universal Time Base units, traffic signal poles, mast arms, additional Light Emitting Diode (LED) vehicle signal heads for new protected/permissive left-turn signal phases, and 2070 traffic signal controllers.
Other improvements will enhance pedestrian safety, including new ADA-compliant curb ramps, high-visibility continental crosswalks, pedestrian push buttons, LED countdown pedestrian signal heads, and LED street lighting.
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Tracy's Bar & Grill
Congrats on 25 Years!
Congratulations to Tracy’s Bar & Grill on 25 years of business! For two and a half decades they have been serving our community great food and drinks with a comfortable and welcoming local pub feel. Stop by this Sunday to show your support and help them celebrate this significant milestone! Check out the flyer above for more information.
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Community Development
Community Design Charrette on Downtown Shoreline Vision Plan | June 13th - 20th
Residents and community members are invited to provide input on the visioning process for the future of the Downtown Shoreline area as the City looks at how to make the Downtown Shoreline a shoreline for everyone!
The Community Development Department is hosting a series of events from June 13th-20th which include presentations, feedback forums, walk and bike tours, and studio gallery hours to view designer’s ideas for the future of Downtown Shoreline.
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One featured event is the “Everyone’s Shoreline” forum taking place Saturday, June 15th at 9am to explore how the Downtown Shoreline can best serve residents from all over the city in the future. To learn more or sign up to attend, click here. For those who cannot attend in person, there will be opportunities to participate in the charette virtually as well.
Additionally, community members are invited to weigh in on what the guiding principles of this planning process should be. Click here to complete the guiding principles survey for the Downtown Shoreline Plan Update.
Comments and questions regarding the Downtown Shoreline Vision Plan can be submitted via email to DowntownPlan@longbeach.gov with the subject line “Downtown Shoreline Public Input.
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Long Beach Camerata Singers
Camerata Kids Summer Musical Theatre Camp
Long Beach Camerata Singers is presenting a pilot program this summer to expose young artists entering grades 4 through 9 to musical theater training. The intensive program will provide instruction in vocal skills, choreography, and acting, provided by working, degreed professionals in the industry, with experience in teaching, performing, and working in New York on Broadway.
Two scholarships for District 5 students sponsored by the CD5 office may still be available! For more information, contact generalmanager@lbcameratasingers.org
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Health & Human Services
June 2024 MAC Schedule
The Mobile Access Center (MAC) vehicle provides case management services and other resources for people experiencing homelessness.
Unlike other forms of street outreach, the MAC allows Homeless Services Bureau outreach staff to start the intake process right on the street. Operated by outreach staff and a public health nurse, the vehicle offers nearly everything available at the Multi-Service Center, excluding services from co-located nonprofits, a full-scale medical clinic and showers.
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Long Beach Police Department
Gun Buy Back Event
The Long Beach Police Department, in collaboration with Supervisor Hahn's office, will be hosting a Gun Buy Back event at the end of the month. Residents will have the opportunity to anonymously turn in unwanted firearms and receive a gift card as part of our ongoing efforts to take guns off our streets.
The event will be from 8am to 4pm on Saturday, June 29th in the parking lot of Scherer Park.
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Long Beach Public Library
Honoring Renee Simon at El Dorado Neighborhood Library
On June 6, 2024, friends and neighbors gathered at the El Dorado Neighborhood Library for the dedication of a plaque to honor and recognize one of our city’s most notable women, the Honorable Renee Simon! Renee Simon was Long Beach’s second female Councilmember and served two terms from 1972 to 1978. A trailblazer and a true grassroots leader, she has made impacts on all parts of our city, from parks to libraries, and has actively engaged in cultural and community organizations serving women, children, and families. Her impact and legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come.
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Parks, Recreation & Marine Department
Landscape Improvements at Wardlow Park
On June 1, 2024, the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department's Maintenance Operations Bureau (MOB) partnered with Leadership Long Beach and community volunteers to complete 9 landscape improvement projects across Long Beach's 9 districts, all on the same day!
Thank you to all who took part, especially those assisting with the beautification of CD5's Wardlow Park!
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City Launches Application Period for Second Cohort of Long Beach Public Service Corps Program | | |
City of Long Beach to Consider Approval of Potential Venue Areas for the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games | | |
City Launches Summer Activities Calendar for all ages. "Summer of Endless Fun" | | |
Port of Long Beach Pier B Rail Factory Project Meeting set for June 20 | | |
Long Beach Hosting Neighborhood Leadership Program Summer Workshops | | |
City of Long Beach Recognizing Pet Preparedness Month Throughout June | | |
Long Beach Launches Improved Digital Rights Platform to Enhance Data Privacy & Digital Rights for Residents | | |
Long Beach Leaders Announce Plans for a Safe & Healthy Summer | | |
Upcoming
City Council Meeting
Tues. June 11, 2024, 5:00pm
411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Item 10 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee to allow enrolled paramedic students to participate in advanced life support ambulance supervised field internships, for a period of five years. (Item Details)
Item 11 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the allocation amount, with the County of Los Angeles, to receive and expend County Measure B funds in the amount of $527,000, to support ongoing bioterrorism response programs, for a one-year period, effective through June 30, 2025; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $527,000, offset by reimbursement revenue. (Item Details)
Item 12 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35936 with Suzanne P. Lawrence, dba Advisor Business Solutions, of Long Beach, CA, for culturally relevant communications and marketing services for the statewide Black Infant Health Public Awareness Campaign, and extend the contract term through September 30, 2024. (Item Details)
Item 23 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, for the Woodruff Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (TSSP) to modify and synchronize the traffic signals along Woodruff Avenue from Rosecrans Avenue to Willow Street in a total amount not to exceed $795,700, for a period of two years with the option to renew for 3 additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Item Details)
Item 30 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding research on potential revenue measures and receive direction from the Mayor and the City Council regarding the placement of revenue measures on the November 2024 ballot. (Item Details)
Item 33 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), to receive and expend $15,004,433 for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 5 Program, for the estimated period of June 15, 2024, through June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for one additional five-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $15,004,433. (Item Details)
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