| Vol. 02 | Issue 20 |
| May 18, 2024 | | |
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Hello Kristina,
I am excited that summer is almost here with so many activities celebrating and supporting our community! We have Justin Rudd's 30-minute Beach Clean Up, the 3rd Saturday Wetland Warrior Cleanup at Jack Dunster Reserve, a Go Long Beach Day by the Belmont Shore Business Association, a Pride Weekend Clean-Up at Mother's Beach, and the 2024 Lowell Carnival!
It is also Pride weekend in Long Beach! There are many events related to Pride weekend today, and tomorrow is the famous Pride Parade. I will be attending multiple events throughout the weekend and hope to see you at one of them!
For our small business owners, the Level Up Long Beach program application deadline has been extended to May 21 at 5:00 pm. This program will put 25 entrepreneurs with physical locations through a series of comprehensive workshops, connects them with support resources, and provides a $10,000 grant upon completion. Apply here.
As always, the District 3 team and I are here to help. You can reach us at District3@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-6300.
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Kristina Duggan
Councilmember | District 3
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Upcoming City Council Meeting Highlight
On Tuesday, May 21, the City Council will hear the following items of interest:
Item # 18: Recommendation to adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee and Charges Schedule.
Item #22: Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 second departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy.
Do you want to participate in a City Council meeting but you don't know how? Check out the 3rd District's Guide to City Council Meetings here!
Summary of Previous City Council Meeting
On Tuesday, May 14, the City Council will hear the following items of interest:
Item #16: Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the Games Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the authority to negotiate and enter into supplementary agreements related to hosting certain 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games events at the Long Beach Convention Center and Entertainment Center area, adjacent waterfront, and potentially other areas throughout Long Beach, provided City responsibilities under such supplementary agreements do not materially differ from responsibilities under the Games Agreement. Read the Games Agreement here. This item passed unanimously.
Item #19: Recommendation to receive and file a report on key economic development strategies as part of the Grow Long Beach Initiative. This item passed unanimously. Councilmember Duggan highlighted the need for economic growth so the City doesn't need to come back to taxpayers to cover future budget deficits. Councilmember Duggan also spoke to the need for continued focus on creating a livable, clean, and safe City to support and attract businesses.
All City Council, Committee, and Commission agendas can be found here.
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19th Annual American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Luncheon | |
I was honored to attend the 19th Annual American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Luncheon. Each year, the American Red Cross celebrates extraordinary acts by ordinary people. These heroes save lives and exemplify the Red Cross mission!
This year, we celebrated Dr. Ryan Chiu, a Hero from Long Beach who assisted a Long Beach runner who suffered severe cardiac arrest near the Long Beach Art Museum. Dr. Chiu saw what was happening and jumped into action. Our Hometown Hero is a cardiac surgeon at Long Beach Memorial who helped to save a life.
We were also honored to celebrate former LBPD Officer Jorge Grajeda, who helped save the life of a drowning child. His quick action and continuous CPR application while waiting for medical help, saved a young boys life.
The American Red Cross recognized many ordinary people for extra-ordinary acts.
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Bay Shore Library Project | The Bay Shore Library project is moving along! Since the window work was completed in January, the Public Works team has redesigned the ADA ramp, and permits for construction have been issued. The redesign allowed for an ADA ramp at the Bay Shore entrance, while preserving the outdoor space and mid-century modern design of the library loved by so many. Construction has started on the Bay Shore entrance with the expected completion in the Fall. | | | |
CSULB School of Social Work | I was honored to address the graduating class of the CSULB School of Social Work at an amazing event which showcased student projects and theses. Their project focus included supporting people experiencing homelessness and supporting parent / child involvement. Congratulations to the 231 graduating students who are part of the future of our public health. | | | |
Fire Station 14 Workforce Privacy Project Update | | | |
Older Americans Month in May with Parks, Recreation, and Marine | The City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine celebrates Older Americans Month in May with a series of events. All events are free to those ages 50 or older. Join us for lunch, sports, dances, City tours, and workshops! | | | |
National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day | It was great to celebrate the LGBTQ+ Elders to start Long Beach Pride Week! I was honored to attend the first-of-its-kind workshop in our community to understand the challenges our LGBTQ+ older adults face and local progress. This was a collaboration with Grace on 3rd United Methodist Church, CSULB, Los Angeles LGBT Center Senior Services, LGBTQ Center, and BWMTSC, and the event was a success! | | | |
Open Channel at Colorado Lagoon | Public Works is planning a community meeting in June to provide the latest updates on the construction. Please stay tuned for the date and time of this meeting. In the meantime, please check out the project website that answers frequently asked questions. | | | |
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On Wednesday, my staff and I toured Rancho Los Alamitos. During our visit, we walked through the 19th Century ranch house, saw the rose garden as well as the succulent garden, and met the barnyard animals including the ducks, chickens, and horses. The Rancho is a hidden gem that everyone should visit for a relaxing respite as well as to learn about some of the history of Long Beach. Thank you to staff who were welcoming and informative.
Hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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District 3 High School Internship | | | |
Congressman Alan Lowenthal Global Trade and Education Center | This week, we celebrated the opening of the Congressman Alan Lowenthal Global Trade and Education Center. This is a special space in the Port of Long Beach's Administration Building that is an interactive showcase highlighting Port achievements in environmental sustainability and role as an economic engine. Congratulations to Congressman Alan Lowenthal! | | | |
Pride Welcome Party at Terrace Theater | On Thursday, Long Beach kicked off Pride Weekend with the Pride Welcome Party at Terrace Theater. Tens of thousands of people are coming to Long Beach this weekend to celebrate Pride, and it was great to feel the excitement in our City. | | | |
11th Annual Harvey Milk Plaza Honoree Induction Ceremony | Congratulations to 3rd District resident Ricky Dockery for being honored at the 11th Annual Harvey Milk Plaza Honoree Induction Ceremony. Ricky Dockery's work will be forever memorialized by a nameplate in Harvey Milk Plaza! | | | | |
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30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, May 18
9:30 am
1 Granada Avenue, Long Beach
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3rd Saturday Wetland Warrior Cleanup at Jack Dunster Reserve
Saturday, May 18
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parking Lot of Jack Dunster Reserve
5801 Boathouse Lane, Long Beach
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Pride Weekend Clean-Up at Mother's Beach
Saturday, May 18
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mother's Beach
5839 Appian Way, Long Beach
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Go Long Beach Day
Saturday, May 18
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chapter II Coffee
2nd and LaVerne, Long Beach
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Free Shred Event and Food Drive
Saturday, May 18
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Anderson Real Estate Group Office
6615 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Mental Health Fair
Saturday, May 18
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Houghton Park
Doris Topsy Elvord Community Center
6301 Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach
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2024 Long Beach Pride™
Parade
Sunday, May 19
10:00 am
E. Ocean Blvd between
Lindero Avenue and Alamitos Avenue
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Grand Opening: Galata Ice Cream and Desserts
Saturday, May 25
4:00 pm
Galata Ice Cream and Desserts
5201 2nd Street, Long Beach
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Beachside Beats Fest
Thursday, May 130
5:00 pm
2nd & PCH
6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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9th Annual Superheroes Carnival & Resource Fair
Saturday, June 1
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tichenor Clinic for Children
1660 Termino Avenue, Long Beach
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75th Annual Naples Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, June 1
7:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Colonnade
10 The Colonnade Canal, Long Beach
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Bye Bye Mattress! Recycle Event
Saturday, June 1
8:00 am - 2:0 pm
970 West Chester Place, Long Beach
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Learn to Row
Saturday, June 1
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Long Beach Rowing Association
5750 Boathouse Lane, Long Beach
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Loot at Long Beach Playhouse
Saturday, June 8 through Saturday, July 6
Long Beach Playhouse
5021 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach
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Long Beach Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts
Thursday, June 27
Thursdays, July 11-25
Thursday, August 1
6:30 pm
Recreation Park
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Download the Go Long Beach App
The Go Long Beach App is an easy way to report issues and request services.
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