Vol. 02 | Issue 27

July 6, 2024

Hello Kristina,

I hope that you had a wonderful and safe 4th of July holiday! I want to give a special shout-out of thanks to our Police and Fire departments including our Lifeguards for their ongoing focus on safety, especially during these busy summer holidays. Be sure to give them a hello and thank you when you see them!

This week, we have a great line-up of summer events. Join us on Tuesday, July 9, at Granada Beach for Moonlight Movies on the Beach for a showing of The Meg. On Thursday, July 11, the Long Beach Municipal Band will be at Recreation Park at 6:30 pm. That same evening, we have scheduled a free showing of Vindication Swim, written and directed by Elliott Hasler, at 7:15 pm at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way). Reservations are required and there are a limited number of tickets available.

The Arts Council for Long Beach is proud to administer the Creative Economy Grants program including a $135,000 allocation for the Public Mural Program. Vote on your favorite mural for Recreation Park before the voting period ends on Monday, July 8!

City Council will be dark on Tuesday, July 9, 23, and 30. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16, and you can find the agenda later today on the City of Long Beach website.

As always, the District 3 team and I are here to help. You can reach us at District3@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-6300.

Sincerely,

Kristina Duggan

Councilmember | District 3

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Upcoming City Council Meeting Highlight

On Tuesday, July 9, the City Council will not meet. The next City Council meeting will be held on July 16.

Grants Pass v. Johnson Decision

The United States Supreme Court recently overturned the 9th Circuit Court’s decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, allowing cities to enforce anti-camping ordinances without first offering people experiencing homelessness a valid alternative place to sleep. This decision removed the requirements set by Martin v. Boise.

Long Beach's current Homeless Encampment and Public Spaces Cleanup Protocol, released in response to the Ensuring Usable and Safe Public Spaces item I co-authored last year, has been developed to strike a balance between treating people with dignity and allowing the general public to enjoy public spaces. It has also evolved to avoid costly lawsuits due to the vague legal standards set by Grants Pass v. Johnson and Martin v. Boise.

Following this decision, I think Long Beach needs to review this protocol and make updates with input from residents. All voices should be heard in this discussion, including yours.

Summary of Previous City Council Meeting

On Tuesday, July 2, the City Council did not meet.

All City Council, Committee, and Commission agendas can be found here.

News & Resources

4th of July: Thank You to Our City Teams!

Our City teams were out in numbers for the holiday. There is a lot of "behind the scenes" planning that goes into the 4th of July and our City teams did a great job making sure people could enjoy the holiday safely. Thank you to our Police Department, Fire Department, Lifeguards, Parks, Recreation, and Marine, and Public Works!

Thank you to our Beach Maintenance Team!

Our Beach Maintenance team was hard at work yesterday morning preparing our beaches for another beautiful weekend in the 3rd District. 4th of July and summer is a busy time for our Beach Maintenance team so please remember to throw away your trash so it doesn't end up in our waterways and on our beaches.

Also, thank you to the Claremont Neighborhood Group for organizing a cleanup on the 4th of July! Community volunteering helps make our neighborhoods shine.

Neighborhood Associations & HOA Meetings

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4th of July Block Party in the Bryant Neighborhood!

Thank you to some fantastic neighbors in the Bryant Neighborhood Association for organizing a block party on Quincy for the 4th of July!

Vindication Swim, Written and Directed by Elliott Hasler

Join us on July 11, at 7:15 pm, for a Free Showing

Seating is limited!

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District 3 High School Interns Tour Marine Bureau Office and Long Beach Fire Department Station 21

The District 3 High School Interns toured the Marine Bureau Office and Long Beach Fire Department Station 21. Thank you to Bryan Plante, Superintendent of Marine Operations, Battalion Chief Scott Dixon, Captain Tyler Wawrzynski, and Lifeguard Will Mathison for the informative tour!

Shout Out to Long Beach's Community Service Assistants!

With thousands of visitors coming to Long Beach this 4th of July weekend, our Community Service Assistants (CSA) are critical to supporting community safety and our patrol operations. It is a reminder of the important work our CSAs do every day.

Please meet CSA Shyman. If you meet him in your community, say hello!

LBPD is looking to hire more Community Service Assistants. This is a great entry level position for those interested in a career in public safety.

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Voting for the Next Mural at Recreation Park

The Arts Council for Long Beach is proud to administer the Creative Economy Grants program which includes a $135,000 allocation for the Public Mural Program. Vote on your favorite mural for Recreation Park! Voting period ends July 8.

Vote Here

Pickleball Courts Community Survey

Parks, Recreation and Marine are considering improvements to the sports courts at Marina Vista Park. View proposed improvements here. We value your input and invite you to share your thoughts by completing our Pickleball Court Community Survey.

Survey Here