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| May 27, 2022 | Issue No. 370 | | | |
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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Coffee With a Cop at Starbucks
Friday morning, I stopped by Commander Richens’ Coffee With a Cop event at Starbucks on Spring Street. There was a nice turnout of residents who really appreciated the show of support from LBPD personnel. Special thanks to Starbucks for hosting the event and to District Manager, Sharon May, for stopping by. Pictured below from LBPD (l to r) are: Lt. Greg Brown, PRO Brendan Murphy, Cmdr. Mike Richens, Community Liaison Ana Rios, Officers Noah Pimentel, Reza Jahangiri and Amy Wolfe.
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Altrusa Essay Awards at Emerson Parkside Academy
Last week, I helped present certificates and cash prizes to students at Emerson Parkside Academy. They participated in an essay contest sponsored by Altrusa International. Students were asked to write about nature. Thank you to Belinda Berry and Marie Cady Drummond of Altrusa for organizing this fun and educational contest. In addition, thank you to all the Emerson students, teachers and Principal Beverly Moutet.
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Fire Recruit Graduation Ceremony
Last Saturday, I attended the LBFD 2022A Fire Recruit Graduation at the Captain David Rosa Regional Training Center in CD4. The ceremony also honored the 2020A class who graduated December 2020 but did not receive an official ceremony due to COVID. Both classes completed 14 weeks of rigorous training to prepare them to serve our community. Congratulations to all the graduates! Semper Paratus (always prepared).
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Rancho Los Alamitos Cottonwood Awards
Yesterday, I had the honor of serving as a co-chair of the 10th Annual Cottonwood Awards Luncheon at Rancho Los Alamitos. It is the signature RLA event and the biggest fundraiser of the year supporting the Rancho’s educational mission. Presenting sponsors included Marlene Temple and the Don Temple Family Trust, Port of Long Beach and Signal Hill Petroleum.
Photos: Jon Schultz and Caught In the Moment Photography
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Vote By Mail Drop Boxes Through June 7th
The Office of the City Clerk has partnered with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to bring the Vote By Mail Drop-Off Program to Long Beach. Vote by Mail ballots may be returned by mail (no postage required), in person at any Vote Center or at any Vote by Mail drop box. Long Beach voters have 24-hour access to drop boxes at participating locations across LA County. There are 17 drop box locations throughout Long Beach, and Council District 4 locations include El Dorado Park and Stearns Park. Click here to find a drop box location in Long Beach.
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Parks & Rec Summer Class Registration
Registration for summer classes and activities is now open!
Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine (PRM) will offer a variety of new and existing classes and camps. More than 700 activities in art, music, nature, fitness, special interest subjects, adult sports leagues and aquatics will begin in June and continue throughout the summer months. To browse summer classes visit LBParks.org.
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Nature Kids Summer Camp Registration
Registration for the Nature Kids Summer Camp at El Dorado Nature Center is now open. Children will experience nature through investigation, hands-on activities, games and crafts. The 2-hour sessions will take place in June, July and August 2022. Preschool sessions (3-5 years) run from 10am-12pm, and youth sessions (5-8 years) are held at the same time on alternate weeks. For more information, call (562) 570-1745 or visit www.lbparks.org
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F/A-18 Operations at LGB This Weekend
Friday - Tuesday | May 27th - 31st | Long Beach Airport
The U.S. Navy has informed LGB that two (2) F/A-18 aircraft will be conducting operations at the Long Beach Airport from Friday, May 27th through Tuesday, May 31st. It is anticipated that the aircraft will arrive in the afternoon on Friday, conduct individual flyovers associated with LA Fleet Week on Saturday, Sunday and Monday prior to departing in the morning on Tuesday, May 31, but all times are tentative and subject to change. LGB will be informing the community via WebTrak, social media and LGB’s website.
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Memorial Day Closures
Monday, May 31st | Citywide
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30, 2022, City Hall offices and public services will be closed on Monday, May 30. The only City-operated COVID-19 testing site that will remain open is Ramona Park from 9:30 am- 1 pm. There will be no scheduled street sweeping or enforcement of street sweeping violations on Monday, but trash and recycling will be collected as normal. El Dorado Nature Center will be closed, but El Dorado Regional Park will be open. For a full list of closures, please check this link.
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Long Beach Measure M Updates
With the court ruling of Measure M, The Board of Water Commissioners has taken every action to meet the court’s ruling.
- On March 31, the Board of Water Commissioners voted to return the full initial city payment of $9 million to ratepayers in the form of a $100 one-time bill credit.
- On May 4, the Board voted to reduce water rates by 2.54 percent to reflect no longer collecting rate revenue for the purpose of a Measure M transfer to the city’s general fund. That rate change was approved by the Long Beach City Council on May 10.
- On May 12, the Board voted to return the second city payment of $21.8 million, minus about $800,000 in attorney fees, to the ratepayers with a second one-time bill credit.
- Future Long Beach Water Department budgets and rates will not include revenues from Measure M.
For more information on Measure M, the court's ruling and the steps being taken to satisfy the ruling, please click here.
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New Watering Restrictions Start Next Week
LBWD has announced that beginning June 1st, we will be entering into a Stage 2 water shortage. Watering landscape will be limited to Tuesdays and Saturdays before 9 am and after 4 pm. This unprecedented drought has recorded the past three years as the driest in the state's history. For a full list of water restrictions, click here. To register your household's water meter and review your hourly water consumption, please click here.
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FREE Etch & Catch Event in Council District 4
June 4th | 8:00 am | 2525 Grand Ave. | Reservations HERE
The LBPD has partnered with the Fleet Services Bureau to host "Etch and Catch- A Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Event". This free event is open to any Long Beach resident to have their vehicle's VIN or license plate number etched onto the catalytic converter of their vehicle. This process can assist LBPD investigations if your catalytic converter is stolen and may also discourage criminals from stealing it. Reservations are required, and you can sign up for an appointment at this link.
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Municipal Band Concerts
The Long Beach Municipal Band will celebrate their 113th season this year with free outdoor summer concerts in Long Beach parks, from June 28 through August 5, 2022, with a different theme every week. Residents can enjoy performances of the Long Beach Municipal Band on the dates below. All concerts begin at 6:30 pm and are free.
- Whaley Park – June 28 and July 5
- Bluff Park – July 12, 19 and 26
- Veterans Park – August 2
- Los Cerritos Park – Wednesdays, June 29 through August 3
- Larry Curtis Concert Park at Marine Stadium Park – Thursdays, June 30 through August 4
- El Dorado Park West – Fridays, July 1 through August 5
For more information on the concerts, please click here.
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El Dorado Nature Center Concerts
The El Dorado Nature Center outdoor concerts will open for picnicking at 6:30 p.m. with live music from 7 pm to 8 pm. Friends of El Dorado Nature Center members can enter early at 6 P.M. Bring an eco-friendly dinner and low chairs. For more information, please call (562) 570-1745.
- June 16 – Big City Hillbillies
- June 30 – Steel Parade
- July 14 – The Salty Suites
- July 28 – Sligo Rags
- August 11 - Corday
- August 25 – JP McDermott and Western Bop
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Cambodia Town, Inc Scholarship Opportunity
The objective of CTI’s Scholarship Program is to provide Southeast Asian American high school graduates from the Long Beach Unified School District or nearby school districts with a scholarship to achieve higher levels of education. The program supports students with an interest in the history of Cambodians in Long Beach and a willingness to improve conditions in Cambodia Town through volunteer activities. To apply and for more information, click here.
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Bob Barboza Aviation Scholarship Opportunity
Barboza Space Center is proud to partner with United Airlines to provide 16 scholarship opportunities for students interested in aerospace and aviation careers. Students will have the opportunity to speak with pilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants, customer service agents, ramp team members and other working professionals. For more information please click here.
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The Go Fourth! Harbor Tour is Back!
June 30th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | RSVP LIST HERE
We’re back after three years! Join "Skipper" Daryl Supernaw and the Port of Long Beach for a Long Beach Harbor Boat Tour on Thursday, June 30th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. There will be complimentary refreshments and a light snack. Please dress to be out on the water and wear comfortable shoes. Space is limited, and you must RSVP here to reserve your spot. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis. This event is free of charge and includes three hours complimentary parking. Ship ahoy!
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Bouton Creek - Then and Now
Thursday morning, we were happy to see debris being removed from the Bouton Creek storm channel near Clark Ave. just south of Atherton. Our office requests these clean ups, but the channel is under the jurisdiction of the LA County Department of Public Works. LACDPW does a great job which requires lowering a skip loader into the channel with a crane.
Bouton Creek has a long history that predates the neighborhoods of Artcraft Manor, Los Altos and Park Estates. The source of the creek was Bouton Lake located in what is now the City of Lakewood. The creek ran south to a point just east of Lakewood Blvd and Willow Street. As shown in the 1927 aerial photo below, instead of heading east along Willow to Clark, as it would in later years, it continued diagonally across the area that became Artcraft Manor and Stearns Park. It was likely the source of the Stearns Park artesian wells that were tapped by LBWD in the 1930’s. It finally connected to Clark Ave. at a point between Atherton and Stearns. From there, it continued to the east/west leg that forms the northern border of Park Estates. It cuts across the CSULB campus and connects with the Los Cerritos Channel south of Sato High School.
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