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Long Beach council directs staff to streamline event permits for business improvement districts
Summary
Councilmembers on Tuesday directed the city manager to work with departments to create a more streamlined event-permitting process for established Business Improvement Districts and Business Improvement Associations, and requested a report back within 90 days.
Councilmembers on Tuesday directed the city manager to collaborate with relevant departments to develop a streamlined event-permitting process for established Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Business Improvement Associations (BIAs), and to report back within 90 days.
The motion, introduced by Councilmember Megan Kerr and seconded by Councilmember Christina Duggan, passed after council and public testimony highlighted recurring delays, unclear timelines and fees that BID leaders said impede recurring neighborhood events that generate foot traffic and small-business revenue.
The measure asks city departments including Health and Human Services, business licensing, special events and others to examine strategies such as pre‑approval templates for common event types, BID liaisons to assist with permit paperwork, online…
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