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Long Beach OKs split study of Belmont Shore late-night safety after months of complaints
Summary
The Long Beach City Council on Nov. 11 approved a two-track response to late-night violence and nuisance activity in Belmont Shore: a 45-day, district-focused feasibility report and a 90-day citywide hot-spot study, after months of resident complaints and more than 20 public speakers.
The Long Beach City Council on Nov. 11 approved a two-part approach to address late-night public-safety problems in Belmont Shore, directing city staff to return in 45 days with a district-specific feasibility and cost analysis and a broader citywide hot-spot study in 90 days.
Councilmember Christina Duggan introduced the item after residents described repeated late-night disturbances, open containers and a string of violent incidents on 2nd Street. Duggan said she initially sought a temporary one-year moratorium but amended the proposal after talks with business owners. "The bar owners and operators have voluntarily close[d] at midnight for 30 days while we work together, residents, businesses, and city staff to develop permanent operating…
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