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| December 24, 2021 | Issue No. 348 | | | |
Thank you for taking the time to read our weekly newsletter. Every Friday afternoon at 1:30 pm, we distribute this publication to provide updates on past and future events throughout our council district. Please encourage your neighbors to sign up for the Go Fourth! Friday newsletter by filling out the form at this link.
- Councilman Daryl Supernaw
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Eastside Booster Clinic December Hours
Dec. 29 | 2 pm - 6 pm | 5000 E. Lew Davis Dr.
All vaccine and booster clinics will be closed on December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st. Also, please be aware that the Vets/LBCC clinic, scheduled for December 29th, is held outdoors and is subject to closure in the event of rain. A complete listing of vaccine and booster clinics for December can be found at this link.
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COVID-19 Updates and Information available at this link
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Gather Safety This Holiday Season
Last week, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services issued an updated Health Order with requirements for mega events, workplace mask guidance, recommendations regarding travel and updated protocol regarding youth sports. The City’s press release is at this link. As we gather for the holiday season, please exercise all COVID-19 precautions. Statewide, since Thanksgiving, the seven-day average has increased by 47% and hospitalizations have increased 14%. This week, a statewide mask mandate was issued that is identical to Long Beach and LA County mandates.
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Redistricting Changes Are Now Official
The newly drawn council districts borders went into effect last Saturday, December 18th. Our office will continue to work with Districts 3 & 5 requests on any ongoing projects or issues. If you have left CD4 and would to reach out to your new council district office, please use the email addresses listed below. The changes to the 4th council district are substantial with all neighborhoods leaving CD4 are south of PCH:
· Clark to Redondo will be in CD3 - District3@longbeach.gov
· Redondo to Junipero will be in CD2 - District2@longbeach.gov
· Junipero to Gardenia will be in CD6 - District6@longbeach.gov
For CD3 and CD5 residents coming to the 4th, please contact us at - District4@longbeach.gov
If you would or a neighbor would like to sign up to receive our weekly e-newsletter, please do so at this link. New “zoomable” final maps of each of the council district are available at this link.
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Assistant Chief Hebeish Appointed Police Chief
On Wednesday, City Manager Tom Modica announced the appointment of Wally Hebeish as the new Chief of Police for the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD). Chief Hebeish, a 27-year law enforcement veteran and the current Assistant Chief of Police for Long Beach, will promote to Police Chief effective Jan. 1, 2022, following the retirement of Chief Robert Luna. You can read the City’s press release at this link. Congratulations Chief Hebeish on your promotion! We look forward to working with you in your new position.
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Rainy Day Refuse & Recycle Cart Procedures
With the National Weather Service predicting rain, we’re posting the rainy day cart procedures and other rain related information. To report street flooding, downed trees or inquire about street sweeping, please call 562-570-2700. Visit the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications' website for more information on Preparing for Severe Weather.
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Recycle Cardboard Boxes Properly
More online shopping this holiday season means more packages. Please flatten all cardboard boxes before placing them in your purple cart to save space and prevent sorting issues. Learn more at longbeach.gov/LBRecycles
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Long Beach Public Libraries Closed Today & Tomorrow
December 24th & 25th | Citywide
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Holiday Schedule Next Week at City Hall
The Tuesday, December 21st, council meeting has been canceled. Our next regularly scheduled city council meeting will take place on January 4, 2022. Refuse and recycling pick up will occur as regularly scheduled on Friday, December 24th and 31st. Street sweeping will not take place on the 24th and 31st. You can read about all the citywide closures at this link. The Go Fourth! Friday newsletter will maintain its regular schedule and be distributed next Friday at 1:30 pm. Happy Holidays to all!
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Nature Center Santa is a Little Confused
The City's December 17th Holiday Closure press release stated "All City parks and trails" would be open Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, but El Dorado Regional Park and Nature Center will be closed. That is 75% true. They will both be closed Christmas Day, but only the Nature Center will be closed New Year’s Day. The El Dorado Regional Park will be open Saturday, January 1st. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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HHW Event Postponed Until Jan. 8th
Due to the Christmas holiday, EDCO Signal Hill will be closed tomorrow, December 25th. The next scheduled Hazardous Household Waste drop-off event will take place on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 9 am - 2 pm. More information on HHW events is available at this link.
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Treecycle Your Christmas Tree
From December 26, 2021 - January 7, 2022, you can drop off your Christmas tree for recycling at one of 12 special locations. Your nearest CD4 location may be at Stearns Park (corner of 23rd St. and Roycroft), El Dorado Park (2760 Studebaker) or the Environmental Services Bureau at 2929 E. Willow. If your trash/recycling is collected by the City's refuse and recycling service, you qualify for a FREE pick-up at your home on January 8th. Just make sure you put it out before 7 AM where you normally leave your carts. If your tree is over 12 ft. tall, make sure to cut it in half. Visit the LB Recycles website for more information.
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Santa is Coming to El Dorado Park Next Monday!
Dec. 27th | 9 am - 12 pm | Arbor Day Grove in El Dorado Park
Thanks to all those who voted, Santa will be coming to fish at El Dorado East Regional Park. He will be giving away fishy prizes and a big check for $2,500 for the park. The prize money will go toward habitat restoration and wildlife education. Please join us on Monday, December 27th from 9am to 12pm at the Arbor Day Grove in El Dorado Regional Park. For more information, call (562) 570-1745.
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Give the Gift of LBLL Baseball
Thru Jan 1st | Stearns Champions Park | Register here
There is only one week left to register for ages 4-12! Upper Divisions remain open until the first weekend in February. Divisions are filling up fast, so don’t delay! LB Little League has been proudly offering kids the opportunity to play baseball for over 60 years! Programs are available for kids 4-16 years old. Difficulty with the Online Registration process? Contact the Information Officer at: webmaster@lbll.org
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Preferential Parking District Permit Renewals
Renewal notices have been mailed out for PPD permits. Each household is allowed up to three residential and one guest preferential permit per year. The annual fee for each residential preferential or guest permit is $33.00. If you have not received your renewal notice, you can visit the Parking Permits Portal to purchase your new blue permits for 2022. The yellow colored permits expire on 12/31/21.
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LGB Taxiway L Construction Project
A major construction project to improve the safety of the Long Beach Airport (LGB) airfield will commence the first week in January and is expected to last through August 2022. The $25 million project is primarily funded by grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It will reconstruct Taxiway L, which is the primary taxiway for all departing commercial aircraft. The construction will occur adjacent to the main runway which will close nightly from 10 pm to 6 am except for Friday and Saturday evenings. Due to the closure, operations will shift to Runway 08L-26R which runs parallel to Wardlow Road. Read more details here.
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Snow Globes of Council District 4
Five years ago, our newsletter featured a single image of a Joe Jost's schooner turned upside down to look like a snow globe. The tradition grew, and last year we featured a total of seven CD4 businesses that used the snow globe theme. This year, we lost Joe Jost’s and Tommy’s through redistricting, but we were able to add Papa John’s and Lowe’s. Also included are Starbucks, In-N-Out, Krispy Kreme, Wingstop, F&M Bank, Raising Canes, Ross and Chick-fil-A for a total of 10 snow globes representing CD4 businesses. Let it snow and Go Fourth!
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