Councilmember Duggan's Council Policy Proposals
‑ Updating the Alamitos Bay Marina (PD4) Land Use Regulations
Unanimously approved by City Council, this proposal directs the City Manager to begin a planning process to update land use regulations for the Alamitos Bay Marina (PD4). As Southeast Long Beach evolves, the goal is to create a new vision for the waterfront that supports existing businesses, improves public access, and identifies opportunities for economic growth to replace declining oil revenue in the Tidelands Fund. The process will include extensive community input and a full environmental analysis.
‑ Fund Transfer: Sidewalks, Curbs, and Trees
Unanimously approved by City Council, this proposal allocates $50,000 from the Third District’s one-time funds to support sidewalk, curb, and tree maintenance. Of the total, $45,000 will go toward expanding existing concrete repair projects, and $5,000 will fund critical out-of-cycle tree trimmings. The goal is to improve basic infrastructure more efficiently by bundling repairs and addressing urgent concerns.
‑ Audit of Tidelands Fund
Unanimously approved by City Council, this item requests the City Auditor to conduct an audit of the Tidelands Fund Group to better understand its expenditures, obligations, and long-term financial outlook as oil revenues continue to decline. The audit aims to assess current spending, identify funding gaps for critical tidelands projects, and provide information to guide a strategic plan. While the proposal included a $200,000 allocation from the Tidelands Fund to support the audit, that funding request was referred to the Budget Oversight Committee for further consideration.
‑ Deployment of All‑In‑One Fentanyl Detection Devices
Unanimously approved by City Council, this proposal directs the City Manager to study the feasibility of distributing free all-in-one fentanyl detection devices to Long Beach residents. The report will include a pilot program, funding options, and a procurement plan. The goal is to improve overdose prevention efforts in response to rising fentanyl-related deaths, particularly in hard-hit neighborhoods. Co-authored by Councilmember Allen.
‑ Renaming the new Junior Lifeguard Facility in honor of Pat Flynn and Dick Miller
Unanimously approved by City Council, this proposal refers the naming of the new Junior Lifeguard Facility to the appropriate commissions for consideration. The proposed name, Pat Flynn and Dick Miller Junior Lifeguard Facility, honors two individuals who founded and shaped the program into a long-standing asset for youth development and water safety education in Long Beach. Both Flynn and Miller dedicated decades to lifeguarding, youth education, and community service.
‑ Fund Transfer to Care Closet LBC
Unaimously approved by City Council, this proposal allocates $10,000 from the Third District's one-time funds to support Care Closet LBC, a nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness. This organization provides resources like clothing, employment opportunities, and community cleanups, helping individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
‑ Report on Proposed Legislation Related to Retail Theft, Drug Use, and “Smash and Grab” Crimes
Unanimously approved by City Council, this item directed staff to provide an overview of the proposed legislation that serves to address retail theft, drug use, and "smash and grab" crimes, and return with recommendations on initiatives the City can support. This item outlines many of the challenges Long Beach faces addressing these crimes including declining particiation in drug courts and diversion programs, increasing overdoses, and the need for consequences for destructive and illegal behavior. Co-authored by Councilmember Dr. Ricks-Oddie and Councilmember Zendejas.
‑ Lights, Camera, No Action Pilot Program
Unanimously approved by City Council, this item directed staff to partner with Council District 3, Partners of Parks, and neighborhood volunteers to develop a program offering $100 reimbursements to residents who install publicly-facing security lighting and/or security cameras. This program is still being developed and will be launched later in 2024.
‑ Resolution Supporting San Gabriel Mountains Protections
Unanimously approved by City Council, this item directed staff to work with the City Attorney to draft a resolution requesting the President of the United States expand the protected area of the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers to include 109,000 additional areas to be protected. On May 2, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, adding 105,919 acres of U.S. Forest Service lands to the monument designation.
‑ Ensuring Usable and Safe Public Spaces
Approved by City Council with a 6-2 vote, this item directed staff to explore what other cities were doing to implement parameters on where encampments may be established. Prior to the 2024 Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, this item called for a discussion on which policy options related to unlawful uses of public safes was allowable under Martin v. Boise. Co-authored by Councilmember Zendejas and Councilmember Supernaw.
In response to the discussion of this item, the City published its Homeless Encampment and Public Spaces Protocol, which details the process for when the City responds to encampments.
‑ Impacts of Sewage Spills
Unanimously approved by City Council, this item directed staff to report on the environmental, public health, social, fiscal and economic impacts on the City of Long Beach from sewage spills, and to work with the City Attorney to research and provide options for the City to seek compensatory damages and reimbursement for costs incurred by the City related to sewage spills. Co-authored by Vice Mayor Allen and Councilmember Zendejas.
‑ Enforcement of Unpermitted Event
Unanimously approved by City Council, this item directed staff to work with the City Attoreny, City Prosecutor, Police Chief, and Special Events & Filming to address the significant unpermitted events that have a negative impact on our communities' health and safety.
