Councilmember Kristina Duggan's Council Policy Proposals
June 4, 2024 - 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. Joni Ricks-Oddie and Councilmember Zendejas.
April 23, 2024 - 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.
December 5, 2023 - 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.
June 13, 2023 - 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.
May 9, 2023 - 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.
May 9, 2023 - 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.
*This is not a comprehensive list of all Council Policy Proposals from Councilmember Duggan
June 4, 2024 - 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. Joni Ricks-Oddie and Councilmember Zendejas.
April 23, 2024 - 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.
December 5, 2023 - 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.
June 13, 2023 - 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.
May 9, 2023 - 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.
May 9, 2023 - 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.
*This is not a comprehensive list of all Council Policy Proposals from Councilmember Duggan
