Vol. 02 | Issue 4

January 27, 2024

Hello Kristina,

It has been a productive and exciting week! Representatives from The Ocean Cleanup visited Long Beach this past Wednesday to join the Marine Bureau, Public Works, and my office for a field assessment of the Long Beach waterways, beaches, and the Los Angeles River. I hope this partnership will progress, as all Long Beach residents deserve a clean and healthy coastline and ocean. Stay tuned for more updates!

In addition, on Thursday morning, my team and I participated in the 2024 Point in Time Count conducted by the City's Health Department. We surveyed the unhoused population in our community and distributed hygiene kits. This will help us better understand their needs and the existing gaps so that we can take informed and compassionate action.

Join me next week at the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement update. The current pumps will be phased out by 2026, and new designs are being created to circulate the water and protect wildlife. Alamitos Bay will host the aquatic events for the 2028 Olympics.

Please visit the City's website to voice your opinion on how you would like the City of Long Beach to spend its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. See below for more details.

In other news, the Long Beach Airport is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The celebration was held at the Billie Jean King Library. I was proud to learn about the contributions made by diverse aviators to local aviation advancements.

As always, the 3rd District team and I are here to help. Reach out to 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 January 18, the Belmont Shore Parking Commission heard a presentation on a draft of the Belmont Shore Curb Management Study. No action has been taken, and this presentation was a start to reviewing the findings and recommendations. Councilmember Duggan will not support any changes without active community engagement.

Summary of Previous City Council Meeting

On January 23, the City Council heard the following items of interest:

Item #9 - Authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application with the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for the San Gabriel River Trail West Side Enhancement Project. This item passed unanimously which will allow the City to start the planning process. More information to come!

Item #12 - Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Cannabis Tax Relief Plan, reduce the cannabis cultivation tax rate and adult-use cannabis retail tax rate, and add the Pilot Tax Credit Program provisions. This item passed unanimously.

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

News & Resources

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Help the City Budget Support the Diverse Needs of Our Community

Online Budget Survey

Thank You, Dominic, for Keeping Our Beach Restrooms Clean!

Join us for the First 3rd District Townhall with Councilmember Duggan

Have your questions answered and discuss priorities for 2024

Wednesday, January 31st at 5:30 pm. Recreation Park Community Center or "Bruin Den"

(4900 East 7th Street)

2023 Highlights

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Past Community Meetings & Events

Tour and Field Assessment with The Ocean Cleanup

We had an extensive tour of the Long Beach Waterways from the Los Angeles River to the San Gabriel River. Our tour included a representative from The Ocean Cleanup, Beach Maintenance Staff, Public Works Staff, and neighboring City Councilmember Joe Kalmick. We will keep you posted on the next steps of this project!