Neighborly News: 2019 Recap Edition

2019 Recap Edition | January 10, 2020

STACY MUNGO FLANIGAN

COUNCILWOMAN | CITY OF LONG BEACH

NEIGHBORLY NEWS

IN THIS ISSUE

Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020 * Join Newcomb PTSA at the 10th Annual Run Like It's Recess

* Join the Ranchos for a Neighborhood Tree Planting

Dear Neighbors,

It's that time of year again where we get to reflect on what has been accomplished and look forward to what's to come. Thanks to your continued engagement and advocacy, we saw yet another year of thriving neighborhoods, safety improvements to our streets and sidewalks, and a fast-growing local economy driven by new businesses. Let's take a look back on all that was accomplished in 2019 in our annual Year in Review.

As for what's to come, take a look at what I and other city officials predict about what the future of Long Beach will look like in the year 2030 -- Click Here.

As always, for any questions or needs, do not hesitate to contact me or my office team at 562-570-5555 or at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Your 5th District Councilwoman

2019, A YEAR IN REVIEW

Public Safety & Quality of Life

A year-over-year reduction in crime for LBPD East Division by 10% --click here for the latest statistics

Installed 4 new rapid flashing beacons for additional pedestrian visibility and safety when crossing:
Los Coyotes Diagonal & Deborah Street
Los Coyotes Diagonal & Keynote Street
Snowden Avenue & Belen Street
Snowden Avenue & Benmore Street

Hosted a 5th District Homeless Community Forum for 60+ residents in November to discuss and ask questions on this important matter

Animal Care Services implemented the Compassion Saves sheltering model with the goal of ensuring all healthy and treatable dogs and cats are saved

Animal Care Services cared for 5,300+ dogs and cats and broke a 10 year record with an 88% save rate

Business Development

More than 268 businesses were started in the 5th District adding 1,856 jobs

Long Beach served 600 clients and 27 business start-ups through a partnership with the Long Beach City College Small Business Development Center
the partnership has resulted in $1.6 million in capital investment and 36 jobs created

More than 4,100 adults and youths received career counseling, job search assistance, and occupational training through the Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network

Long Beach Airport supported 46,000 jobs and had a total economic impact of $8.6 billion

Pacific Pointe Northwest, a 390,000 sq. ft. commercial project consisting of four buildings, opened in Douglas Park

Infrastructure

Park Improvements Completed:
El Dorado West Community Center
2 heating & air units installed
New roof and drainage
Electronic ADA doors in the front
Pan American Park gym roof repair
Heartwell Park field irrigation project
Shade canopies at El Dorado Skatepark

204 street trees were planted and 3,546 trees trimmed

2.43 miles of street construction was completed

Repaired more than 2,651 potholes

674 sidewalks were safety patched

149 street signs installed/repaired

1,892 maintenance calls conducted on signals and 16 traffic signals installed

Graffiti removed from 914 locations

Community Events

Spring

Hosted 500+ folks and 20 nonprofits at The Giving Gala 2019 to kick off the grand opening of Long Beach Exchange

Summer

Hosted 1,500+ families at Camp Littles at El Dorado Park East

Hosted 800+ residents for a kid friendly Make Music Day featuring Kids Imagine Nation

Hosted 6,000+ residents for community summer concerts featuring Knyght Ryder and Elm Street Band

Hosted 40+ neighbors at our annual 5th District Community Budget Meeting

Winter

Hosted 2,000+ residents at the 5th District Aquarium Night in November

Hosted 1,000+ neighbors in at the 2nd Annual HOLIDAYLIGHT THE NITE on Norse Way

Fall

Hosted 100+ neighbors at the 5th District Port of Long Beach Harbor Tour

Long Beach Airport Festival of Flight hosted a record breaking 15,000 people

For Citywide accomplishments in 2019, CLICK HERE.

JANUARY HEADLINES

JOIN NEWCOMB PTSA AT THE 10TH ANNUAL

RUN LIKE IT'S RECESS

Join in on the fun for this all ages event on Sunday, January 26th at 9:00 AM . Hosted in El Dorado Park , this flat, walker friendly, scenic course is perfect for the avid runner or a family looking for a fun Sunday run. Also included:

Pre-and-Post Run Pancake Breakfast
Family Friendly Games and Activities
Age Group Prizes, Shirts & Swag Bags
Discounts for Military and Teams of 10+ Runners

All proceeds benefit Newcomb Academy school programming for field trips, musical instruments, and sports teams. Pricing, registration, and more information available at www.runlikeitsrecess.com.

RANCHO NEIGHBORHOOD TREE PLANTING

Join a team of neighbors, city staff, and volunteers on Saturday, January 25th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at 3002 Stevely Ave. to plant trees in tribute of Cliff May.

Trees reduce greenhouse gases, provide habitat, reduce cooling costs, and increase property values. You can help make a difference! All tools and supplies will be provided.

For more information, please call the Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau at (562) 570-6866.