Long Beach Public Works

News & Events

Parkway Tree Trimming in Grid 8

The trimming of Grid 8 is expected to take 3 to 3 and a half months. As trimming commences, the team will have a Certified Arborist onsite every day to oversee the process. Please keep in mind that the trees Citywide are trimmed in accordance with the criteria set by the International Society of Arboriculture, the National Arborist Association, and the American National Standards Institute.

The trimming will be performed in the following order:

• Section 1: Area bounded by Woodruff Ave, N Studebaker Rd, Spring St, Wardlow Rd
• Section 2: Area bounded by Woodruff Ave to N Studebaker Rd, E Carson St to Wardlow Rd
• Section 3: Area bounded by N Studebaker Rd to Stevely Ave, E Carson St to E Spring St
• Not included: Area bounded by Woodruff Ave, Conquista Ave, Parkcrest St, E Conant St- territory is Los Angeles County

Please note, the trims may look different for each tree species. For example, the Ficus trees will be trimmed with a "Crown Reduction" cut, a more intensive trim that reduces the area of the crown by about 20%. As the Ficus trees are sturdy enough to withstand the more substantial cut, this is done to keep the trees in good shape until the next tree-trimming cycle, and reduce the need for costly out-of-cycle trimming.

If you have any question or concerns regarding tree trimming in Council District 5, please call (562) 570-2722, see the Public Works webpage on trees, or reach out to my office with any questions.

Fall Is Here - Friendly Reminder

Fall is here which means falling leaves are plentiful! Our Public Works team reminds us to please avoid piling leaves and other debris in the street, alley, or gutter. Street sweepers have difficulty removing large piles and are unable to pick up palm fronds and big piles of pine needles. For large piles of debris you can always contact Public Works’ Clean Team on their webpage or submit a request via GoLongBeach. 

Long Beach Airport News

Long Beach Airport Comprehensive Report

On September 12, I submitted an Item to the City Council requesting the City Manager and relevant departments complete a comprehensive report on the general aviation practices at Long Beach Airport (LGB), with special attention to the issues I have heard from many of you. Earlier this week, this report was delivered. You can find it here to learn, as my team and I will, the facts and figures regarding the flight schools, noise, air pollution, and more. This report is intended to provide a baseline of information on these issues, to facilitate constructive conversations and help identify possible courses of action moving forward.

Thank you for your continued engagement on this issue, and thank you for your patience as we have awaited this report. This item, with a presentation from the City Manager’s office, Airport, and City Attorney’s Office, is expected to be brought before City Council in the coming weeks. We will keep you informed of the date when it is finalized, should you want to bring forth a public comment then. In the meantime, you may continue to direct any questions or comments to my office.

Long Beach Police Department

News & Events

Save the Date: Coffee with a Commander

Meet your District 5 Police Commanders! Save the following dates to meet and get to know your area Commanders over a cup of coffee. Not sure which Division you're in? A map of the LBPD Divisions can be found here.

East Division: Commander Michael Pennino

Wednesday November 8th, 9am

The Local Grind | 5933 E Spring St

North Division: Commander Paul Gallo

Monday November 13th, 5pm

SteelCraft Long Beach | 3768 Long Beach Blvd

North Division Commander's Forum

Commander Paul Gallo invites North Division community members to join him at the next informative meeting on:

Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 pm

Jordan High School | 6500 Atlantic Ave (Community Room)

If you have any specific questions and/or concerns that you would like him to address, please send them to us by email at lbpdnorth@longbeach.gov by Friday, November 3.

Upcoming Job & Career Fairs!

Parks, Recreation & Marine Job Fairs to Showcase Recreation Leader Employment Opportunities

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) has planned a series of job fairs to share information on current and upcoming job openings for part-time, non-career positions. Job seekers interested in learning more about these employment opportunities are encouraged to attend.

PRM Community Recreation Services Bureau staff will provide information on a wide range of recreation programs that are currently hiring or will start hiring in the near future. Folks are encouraged to come by and meet supervisors and current staff and learn what a day in the life of a Long Beach Recreation Leader is like. Participants are encouraged to view more information about the current open positions and are welcome to apply on the Job Opportunities webpage at LBParks.org. For additional information about the PRM Job Fair visit LBParks.org, or call 562.570.3150.

• Two Information Only Job Fairs will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McBride Park (1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.) and Tuesday, Dec. 5 at El Dorado Park West (2800 N. Studebaker Rd.) from 6 to 8 p.m., where participants can learn about current and upcoming employment opportunities.

• A third job fair will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the Doris Topsy-Elvord Community Center Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.) where, in addition to the informational component, attendees can apply to currently open positions and may have the opportunity to participate in interviews onsite. The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with interviews beginning at 10 a.m.

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Save the Date:

District 5 Aquarium Day

Free Entry to Aquarium of the Pacific at District 5 Aquarium Day!

Save the date for District 5’s Aquarium Day! The Aquarium of the Pacific is allowing free entry for District 5 residents on Wednesday, November 29th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. We will have a limited number of entries available, and a limit of 6 entries per household, so keep an eye out in future newsletters for the registration link as the date approaches. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Important Note:

Constituent Services

How to Best Contact our Office for Constituent Services

Our office values your feedback and concerns as the residents of Council District 5. While we appreciate your engagement on social media and platforms like Nextdoor, please be aware that our Office does not monitor platforms like these for constituent services. Our office primarily handles constituent services through more direct means such as phone or email. For the best and most efficient assistance, we encourage you to connect with us directly via:

• Email: district5@longbeach.gov
• Phone: (562) 570 5555
• In-person visits to our Field Office

Wardlow Park | 3457 Stanbridge Ave

Mon/Wed/Fri 1pm - 5pm

Or by appointment

These channels allow us to better serve you and will ensure that your issues are addressed promptly and effectively. Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to assisting you in the ways that work best for you.

Homelessness Emergency Declaration

City Extends Operations for Safe Parking Program, Relocates Site to Close to Multi-Service Center

Long Beach has extended its Safe Parking Program and relocated the operating site to a larger, medium-term location near the City’s Multi-Service Center (MSC).

The Safe Parking Program provides a safe, dignified environment for people living in their vehicles to park overnight while also being connected to supportive services and temporary or permanent housing.

The Safe Parking Program now operates at a parking lot located at 1664 W. Anaheim St., near the southeast corner of Santa Fe Avenue and Anaheim Street. The relocated operating site expands nightly occupancy to 50 parking spots, includes basic needs like privacy, restrooms, handwashing stations, and a pet relief area, and offers participants easier access to the MSC for additional services during the day. The program operates seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

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Long Beach Seeks Volunteers for 2024 Homeless Point in Time Count

The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is seeking 300 community volunteers to help conduct the 2024 Point in Time Count, its street count of people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, which will take place on Jan. 25, 2024.

We invite you to join us for a hands-on opportunity to hear directly from people experiencing homelessness and partner in improving the services and solutions we offer. Volunteer registration is now available and will remain open until the available volunteer slots are filled. Click here to register!

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City Increases Homeless Service Outreach with Mobile Access Centers 

The MAC significantly lowers barriers to providing case management services and other resources for people experiencing homelessness. The schedule below reflects the current schedule, inclusive of both MAC vehicles. The updated November schedule includes 2 new locations on Mondays:

• 9am - 12pm: Willow St Metro Station (200 E 27th St)
• 1:30pm-4pm: NAACP Freedom Park (2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Bl)

South Coast Air Quality

Management District (AQMD)

Check Before You Burn: A Message from South Coast AQMD

November marks the start of the South Coast AQMD’s annual Check Before You Burn season. From November through the end of February, residents are asked to check whether a No-Burn Day has been declared before burning wood fireplaces to limit emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

A No-Burn day is a 24-hour ban on wood-burning in residential fireplaces, stoves or outdoor fire pits in the South Coast Air Basin. South Coast AQMD forecasters call for residential No-Burn Days when PM2.5 is expected to reach Unhealthy levels due to air emissions and stagnant weather conditions.

Click here to learn more and to access public resources for daily forecast information.