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Councilmember Duggan's Council Policy Proposals

Public Safety

– 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.

– Enforcement of Unpermitted Event

Unanimously approved by City Council, this item directed staff to work with the City Attorney, 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.

Homelessness

– 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. This item called for a discussion on policy options related to unlawful uses of public spaces.

Economic Development

Infrastructure and Fiscal Support

– 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 and long-term financial outlook as oil revenues continue to decline.

Environment

– Impacts of Sewage Spills

Unanimously approved by City Council, this item directed staff to report on the environmental, public health, and economic impacts on the City of Long Beach from sewage spills and explore options for compensatory damages.