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Vol. 02 | Issue 32


August 10, 2024

Hello Kristina,


Join us today for a small business pop-up, food & drinks, music, art, and much more at the 4th & Termino Summer Fest. This event is sponsored by the Belmont Heights Community Association and will be held at East 4th Street and Termino Avenue from 11:00 am to 4:00pm. Afterward, head over to the Rec Park Bandshell to catch King Salmon and The Funk Yard Horns concert from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.


This week, we kicked off budget season at Recreation Park Community Center with Financial Management and residents to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and gather community input. I encourage you to join the conversation with City staff at the upcoming community meetings throughout the City. See all the Community Budget Meetings here. Provide input on the Proposed Budget by completing the Digital Budget Comment Card here.


Don't miss the 17th Annual Beach Water Polo Cup, the world's largest running beach water polo competition happening this weekend on August 10 and 11! View the tournament schedule here.


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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Council Update

Upcoming City Council Meeting Highlight


On Tuesday, August 13, the City Council will hear the following topics of interest:


Item #29: Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the departments of Police and Fire. View Long Beach Police Department's proposed budget hereView Long Beach Fire Department's proposed budget here


Also at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 13, the Budget Oversight Committee will hear the following topics of interest:


Item #2: Recommendation to receive and file an update and overview of the General Fund revenues, inclusive of property taxes, sales, utility user tax (UTT), transient occupancy tax (TOT), and cannabis. 


Item #3: Recommendation to receive and file an overview of the FY 24 Mid-Year Performance Report highlights and key drivers for the Proposed FY 25 Budget, including CalPERS and vacancies overview. 


Item #4: Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on Grow Long Beach, in addition to revenue opportunities (inclusive of the proposed regional tax) as a part of the November 2024 Ballot. 


Staff reports and presentations are not yet available.


Do you want to participate in a City Council meeting but don't know how? Check out the 3rd District's Guide to City Council Meetings here!


Summary of Previous City Council Meeting


On Tuesday, August 6, the City Council heard the following topics of interest:


Item #30: Conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. See the budget documents here. This item passed unanimously. Councilmember Duggan discussed the need to fix neighborhood streets and make them safer, to increase resources to address petty crimes, and to invest in our major infrastructure projects. Councilmember Duggan also commended the Mayor and City Manager for producing a balanced budget that focuses on improving basic City services.


Item #32: Request the City Manager to work with the Office of Cannabis Oversight and all relevant departments to conduct a feasibility study on hosting temporary cannabis special events within City limits, including types of appropriate venues, and report back with Council presentation in 60 days. This item passed unanimously, and it was emphasized this approval was to complete a feasibility study.


Item #33: Adopt a resolution submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Long Beach on the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Ballot a Tax Measure to remove the gas tax exemption for power plants in Long Beach. Currently, the power plants in Long Beach generate and sell electricity to the greater Los Angeles region but are exempt from paying Long Beach’s Gas Utilities Users Tax. This item passed unanimously.


Item #34: Adopt a resolution requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to call, provide, and give notice of a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach (City) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and include the proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the qualified electors of the City relating to consolidating Civil Service and Human Resources Departments into one unified hiring department, establishing an independent Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission and implementing classified hiring preferences. This item passed unanimously.


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

News & Resources

Long Beach Police Department National Night Out

National Night Out was a huge success in District 3! Although I was unable to attend NNO as City Council ran later than expected, I was delighted to meet up with the LBPD Explorers. I was glad that my staff was able to attend multiple meetings to provide resources to our residents and celebrate neighbors coming together. Thank you to the Long Beach Police Department for organizing this annual event!

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2024 17th Annual Beach Water Polo Cup

August 10 and 11

The 17th Annual Beach Water Polo Cup, the world's largest running beach water polo competition, is this weekend! Join us at Bay Shore Beach (57 Bay Shore Ave) on August 10 and 11 to watch the competition.

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Tournament Schedule Here

Friends of Belmont Shore Jumping Jack Flash Concert

The District 3 team and I had a great time at our booth for the Jumping Jack Flash concert at Mother's Beach. A big thank you to BJ Newell, Friends of Belmont Shore President, for organizing such a fun and well anttended event!

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Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Community Meeting

Financial Management hosted a community meeting at Recreation Park Community Center, providing residents with the opportunity to share their policy preferences and community input on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget development process. Thank you to residents who participated in this informative meeting and thank you to staff for always being available to answer questions.

Budget Community Meeting Schedule
Digital Budget Comment Card

District 3 Neighborhood Association and HOA Leadership Meeting

Financial Management met with Neighborhood Association and HOA leaders to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and answer questions at our District 3 Leadership Meeting. Thank you to Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, and Nadar Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, for meeting with us!

Budget Community Meeting Schedule
Digital Budget Comment Card

District 3 Go Long Beach Day

The District 3 office hosted our first Go Long Beach Day! Residents got an overview of the Go Long Beach App from Technology & Innovation and Public Works, and learned how to submit trash & debris, graffiti removal, and street maintenance requests around the District 3. Thank you to TID Business Systems Specialist, Christopher Walker and Assistant Admin Analyst, Julia Smay, for collaborating with our office to host this informative day.

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Algalita Marine Research and Education & Schneider Electric Beach Clean Up

District 3 staff joined Algalita Marine Research and Education and Schneider Electric for their beach clean up at the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier last weekend. Algalita collected several samples from the debris for research on plastic pollution. Thank you for your dedication to keeping our beaches healthy!

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24 Hour Mattress Drop Off 90-Day Pilot Program

August 1 - October 29

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Press Releases and Memos

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View All Memos to City Council

Upcoming Events

August

10

4th & Termino Summer Fest

Saturday, August 10

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

E. 4th Street and Termino Avenue, Long Beach

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August

10

King Salmon and The Funk Yard Horns

Saturday, August 10

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Rec Park Bandshell

701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach

Learn More

August

13

Moonlight Movies on the Beach featuring Mamma Mia

Tuesday, August 13

Movie Starts at Sunset (8:00 pm or 8:30 pm)

Granada Beach

5000 E Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach

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August

17

District 3 Bay Shore Beach Day

Saturday, August 17

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bay Shore Beach

5415 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach

RSVP Here

August

17

The Salty Suites and Honey Whiskey Trio

Saturday, August 17

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Rec Park Bandshell

701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach

Learn More

August

19

District 3 Community Day at The Queen Mary

Monday, August 19

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Queen Mary

1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach

Register Here
Community Day FAQs

August

24

Knyght Ryder

Saturday, August 24

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Rec Park Bandshell

701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach

Learn More

August

28

3rd District Business Roundtable

Wednesday, August 28

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Long Beach Yacht Club

6201 E. Appian Way, Long Beach

Register Here

August

31

District 3 & Animal Care Services Pop Up Adoption

Saturday, August 31

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Granada Beach Parking Lot

5100 E. Ocean Boulevard

Learn More

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