November 10, 2026

Meeting Minutes

Participants

  • Officer Kay Jackson (North Patrol Resource Officer)

  • Angie (North Patrol Resource Officer)

  • Jennifer Trucios

  • Sarah Chipps

  • Ja’Rie Gray

  • Francis Gray

  • Janet

  • Diane Cervelli

  • Gabby Oropeza

1. Updates from District 9 Office

  • Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Term duration is two years.

  • Grants: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) to apply for grants (or partner with an existing 501(c)(3)).

  • Field Office / Firehouse: Currently only open Mondays 10am-12pm for the Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion food pantry; not available for general use.

  • LA 28 Olympics Watch Party: City working with local businesses/organizations; contact info for Tasha Hunter to be shared.

  • Beach Streets: Uptown held an event in 2024; schedule for the next one is pending.

  • Coffee Shops / Business Development: Advised to work with Economic Development regarding opportunities in North Long Beach.

2. Updates from Our Local PD

  • Crime Trends & Prevention:

    • Uptick in stolen vehicles and property crimes. Report individuals checking door handles/vehicles to non-emergency dispatch.

    • Petty theft and stolen rear license plates. Report stolen plates immediately to dispatch and request replacement plates from DMV.

    • Battery incidents involve known individuals (family/neighbor disputes); no broader public threat identified.

  • Traffic & Parking Enforcement:

    • Report oversized vehicle/parking issues to Parking Enforcement email or non-emergency dispatch (for after-hours).

    • Ongoing traffic enforcement along major corridors.

    • Speed safety cameras are operated by Public Works, not LBPD, and are currently in the warning phase.

  • Leadership Update: Commander Boertje recently took over the North Division.

  • Holiday Safety Reminders: Coordinate package deliveries, arrange lockboxes/neighbor pickups, report suspicious vehicles following delivery trucks, and keep shopping items out of plain sight in vehicles.

3. Neighborhood Survey Results

  • Demographics: 12 household responses (Gundry to Walnut, 59th to Artesia). Most lived in area >6 years. 1/3 Spanish-speaking; 1 Khmer-speaking household.

  • Top Event Preferences: Halloween Trick-or-Treat route (10/12), Block Party, Outdoor Movie Night, Walking Group, Winter Lights Contest.

  • Top Project Preferences: Little Free Library/Pantry, Clean-up & Tree Planting Days, Earthquake Preparedness Workshop, Support for Home Cooks/Small Businesses.

  • Top Issues: Development/city plan updates, traffic safety/speeding, illegal dumping, park maintenance.

4. The Neighborhood Association Winter Event

  • Holiday Lights Contest & Neighborhood Walk: Saturday, December 19th at 6:00 PM.

  • Nomination Deadline: December 12th (link to be distributed for self/neighbor nominations).

  • Walk details and treat/drink stops to be finalized along the route.

5. Adopt Bylaws & 501(c)(3) Status

  • Status: Filing completion near; non-profit status anticipated by end of next meeting.

  • Bylaws Review: Drafted bylaws to be reviewed and formally announced next meeting.

  • Board Structure: Initial proposal of 3-4 officer positions (President, Secretary, Treasurer) with 2-year term limits before a mandatory break from that specific position.

6. Other Business

  • Upcoming Cleanup: Sunday, November 22nd at 8:00 AM (Meet at Bret Hart Elementary, South St. exit). Free meal provided for volunteers.

  • Liquor License Renewal: Local shop license set to expire June 30, 2027; community opposition previously voiced to City Council.

  • Upcoming Walks:

    • Business/Neighborhood Inventory Walk: November 29th at 9:00 AM.

    • Community Dog Walk: December 13th.

  • School & Family Holiday Assistance: PTO contact for Grant/Bret Hart Elementary regarding holiday support for local families in need.