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Residents urge stronger action on offshore wind cables and barge activity; council says zoning cannot block federal marine projects
Summary
Public commenters raised safety and speed concerns about proposed offshore wind-related activity near Long Beach, including a barge and cable work; the council said local zoning cannot stop federal ocean projects but pledged to continue advocacy and write letters to federal authorities.
Multiple residents told the City Council on July 1 they are worried about offshore wind‑project activity — including barges, cables and heavy equipment — and potential safety risks because some work is located near a local fault line. Commenters urged faster action, additional oversight and written appeals to federal agencies.
Karen Riskin said she observed heavy materials being moved and expressed fear that rapid construction could produce inferior work that would “backfire.” She asked…
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