| Vol. 02 | Issue 25 |
| June 22, 2024 | | |
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Hello Kristina,
Summer is in full swing with beautiful weather and great events! Today, check out Zaferia’s Summer Solstice Event with live music and great food and drink specials. If you enjoy the arts, don’t miss two free events happening this weekend at Rec Park Bandshell: Shakespeare by the Sea’s performance of Cardenio and the Long Beach Camerata Singers. Coming this week, don’t miss the start of the Long Beach Municipal Band’s Summer Concert series as well as the kickoff of Moonlight Movies on the Beach. Enjoy community fun with family and friends!
Last Tuesday, the City Council considered an item to allow e-scooter companies and private scooters to operate on the Beach Bike Path for a 12-month pilot program. Listen to my comments here.
I raised concerns about staff acknowledging that they can only dedicate 2 to 3 hours per week to manage the program as well as that there is no plan for any enforcement on the path or clarity on how e-scooters will be relocated from the path, whether by electric vehicle, golf cart, or cargo e-bike. With 3rd District survey respondents overwhelmingly opposed, I offered a substitute motion requesting that staff clarify the details of the program and conduct citywide outreach before approving the program for a year. This motion failed to get support and the 12-month pilot program allowing e-scooter companies to operate on the bike path was approved 6-1 (I opposed).
Thank you to those who wrote in to City Council to share your opinion. I am disappointed that the program was approved while skipping the community engagement process. Community engagement needs to be an inherent step in our decision making process. I will be sharing periodic updates on the progress of this program and will advocate internally to make sure your concerns are addressed.
On Tuesday, June 25, the City Council will not meet. If you're interested in participating in future City Council meetings, please check out the 3rd District's Guide to City Council Meetings.
As always, the District 3 team and I are here to help. You can reach us at District3@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-6300.
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Kristina Duggan
Councilmember | District 3
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Upcoming City Council Meeting Highlight
On Tuesday, June 25, the City Council will not meet.
Do you want to participate in a City Council meeting but you don't know how? Check out the 3rd District's Guide to City Council Meetings here!
Summary of Previous City Council Meeting
On Tuesday, June 18, the City Council heard the following items of interest:
Item #33: Recommendation to request Public Works to initiate a 12-month pilot study of electric scooters on the Beach Bike Path to determine the long-term viability of them on the Path.
Listen to Councilmember Duggan's comments here.
Councilmember Duggan voted against Item 33 that was requesting Public Works to initiate a 12-month pilot study of electric scooters on the Beach Bike Path. She asked several questions regarding the proposed program, such as will there be Community outreach, what process would be in place to ensure E-Scooters are removed in a timely manner, and how enforcement would be carried out. Councilmember Duggan also made a substitute motion that would push back the approval of Item 33 so Public Works, through different forums, could receive community feedback and create a report to the City Council reviewing community feedback. Despite her concerns, the City Council passed Item 33 with a 6-1 vote.
All City Council, Committee, and Commission agendas can be found here.
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Visit Long Beach Evening Mixer | Last week, I attended Visit Long Beach's Evening Mixer at Boathouse on the Bay. I was so glad to hear that businesses working with Visit Long Beach has more than tripled over the last year. Thank you VisitLB! | | | |
Battle of the Breakwater 2024 | On Saturday, June 15, Battle of the Breakwater, hosted by Kahakai Outrigger Club, took place in Marine Stadium. Our historic Marine Stadium was constructed for the rowing event in the 1932 Olympics, and will be used again for the rowing event in the 2028 Olympics. Check out the recap video created by Allan Crawford! | | | |
Century Club All Sports Hall of Fame Awards Banquet | I attended the Long Beach Century Club All Sports Hall of Fame Awards Banquet to honor the past achievements of the Hall of Fame Inductees, accomplishments of the Athlete of the Year / Players Award, Mayor's Scholarships, and Community Leader Award. Congratulations to all honorees and awardees including former Wilson Swim Coach, Maggi Twinem, and freestyle specialist Sammie Hamilton! | | | |
Last Saturday, I joined Tour the Shore hosted by Belmont Shore Business Association's Executive Director, Heather Kern. The new weekly group tour meets every Saturday morning at 7:30 am at various locations on 2nd Street for a 2-3 mile loop around Belmont Shore. I love how inclusive it was welcoming walkers, skaters, and strollers. Thank you for the fun event! | | | |
Celebrate 4th of July Safely | | | |
Stroll & Savor on 2nd Street | On Thursday, June 20, District 3 staff and I had a booth on 2nd Street for Stroll & Savor, hosted by Belmont Shore Business Association, to provide City resources and answer resident questions. Join us next time on July 17 and 18 at 5:30 pm in front of Chase Bank. | | | |
City of Long Beach Launces Elevate '28 Website | The City of Long Beach Public Works Department has launched the Elevate '28 website, a platform designed to provide regular updates on the City's infrastructure initiatives across over 180 unique projects. | | | |
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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Caltrans: California Department of Transportation Updates | |
Caltrans is actively planning future projects for Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) with a proposed bike facility. A portion of this project will encompass District 3, including PCH from Termino Avenue to Redondo Avenue. The Bike Lane Project Community Survey closed on Friday, June 21, and the early stage project offers three bike lane alternatives with construction possibly starting in 2028.
This year, Caltrans will being Project AE 32160, a pavement rehabilitation effort on PCH from the City of Torrance to the Orange County line. Improvements include bike lane restriping, upgrading 154 ADA curb ramps, and enhancing crosswalks for safety and accessibility.
On June 13, Caltrans removed the metal screen within the median on 7th Street near Pepper Tree Lane. They also cleaned the median near the west entrance of the 22 Freeway, with plans to schedule the east side soon.
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2024 Key to the City Presented to Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias | On Tuesday, Mayor Rex Richardson presented the Key to the City to Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias. Congratulations! | | | |
Neighborhood Associations & HOA Meetings | | | |
Action Sports Kids Foundation's Long Beach Documentary, Beyond the Board
| On Thursday, June 20, The Action Sports Kids Foundation (ASK) held a special screening of their documentary, Beyond the Board, at the Long Beach Arts Theatre. The film presented the world of skateboarding and the stories behind the skaters, culture, and community that creates the Long Beach skateboarding community. Thank you for your hard work on this film! | | | |
Qualified Residents Encouraged to Apply for Second Cohort of the Long Beach Public Service Corps Program | The City's Economic Development Workforce Bureau, Pacific Gateway, has opened the application period for the 2024-2025 Long Beach Public Service Corps Program. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, June 30. This program is available to Long Beach residents who are college seniors at California State University, Long Beach; or California State University, Dominguez Hills; or residents who are current students with at least 30 units completed at Long Beach City College. | | | |
Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project Update | | | |
Bay Shore Wibit Now Open
June 14 - September 2
| Starting this year, the Bay Shore Wibit will be monitored by a security camera 24/7 along with Long Beach Lifeguards during the hours of operation of 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. | | | | |
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Via Zaferia! Summer Solstice Event
Saturday, June 22
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Zaferia Business District
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Shakespeare by the Sea
June 22, 28 & 29
8:00 pm
Recreation Park Bandshell
701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach
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Long Beach Camerata Singers Sondheim Tribute Revue
Sunday, June 23
6:00 pm
Recreation Park Bandshell
701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach
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Moonlight Movies on the Beach featuring Kung Fu Panda 4
Tuesday, June 25
Movie Starts at Sunset (8:00 pm or 8:30 pm)
Granada Beach
5000 E Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach
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Long Beach Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts
Thursday, June 27
Thursdays, July 11-25
Thursday, August 1
6:30 pm
Recreation Park
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Movies & Moonlight at 2nd & PCH featuring Wish
Friday, June 28
6:00 pm
2nd & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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LBPD Etch & Catch
Saturday, June 29
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Long Beach Health Department
2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach
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KJAZZ Bubba Jackson Celebration of Life
Sunday, June 30
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Recreation Park Bandshell
701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach
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Long Beach Community Band Movie Night: Trolls Band Together
Wednesday, July 3
6:30 pm
Recreation Park Bandshell
701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach
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Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) Training Academy
July 11 - 14, 16, 18 - 20
Various Locations in Long Beach
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Download the Go Long Beach App
The Go Long Beach App is an easy way to report issues and request services.
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