Speaker 0: Next item, please. I think that was 13. Let's see, item. 19.
Speaker 1: Communication from City Attorney Recommendation Review the need for continuing the local emergency proclaimed by the Director of Civil Defense on May 31st 2020 and ratified by the City Council on June 5th, 2020. And determine whether to terminate the local emergency at this time. And if the conditions so warrant adopt a resolution terminating the existence of a local emergency related to civil unrest citywide.
Speaker 0: Can I get a motion? I think a motion by Vice Mayor. I'm sorry, but a motion by Councilor Richardson, second by Councilmember Ringa or Mr. Walker. Did you have a staff report on this or no?
Speaker 5: Yes, we did. So, Mr. Mayor, members of the council, we declared this emergency on May 31st and we committed to you. We would review it at every single council meeting to see if it was still needed. At this point, we are recommending that you terminate the local emergency. We have been very, very busy over the past two weeks. There continues to be significant First Amendment protest activity. I think we're at 44 protests that we have been working on and facilitating. But at this point, we do believe that the emergency has passed and we are recommending that you sunset that and we can answer any questions if you have them.
Speaker 0: Okay. I have a motion in a second. Do either of you have any questions or. No?
Speaker 3: That's a statement, Mr. Mayor. I'm happy to support this motion. I think in this moment, we've seen a number of peaceful protests over the last few weeks. And there's really I don't see the justification for continuing the emergency. I know we have a work cut out for us, but we should continue to preserve and protect First Amendment rights. And so I think the appropriate action for me is to go ahead and sunset the emergency and get the word. Mayor. Yes, go ahead. I want to echo the comments made by Councilmember Richardson. I think that what I've seen the last couple of weeks is very peaceful protests, no violence. I think it's done time with this type of sunset, this. At the same time, I think we we are listening and we're continuing the conversation. And I'm very pleased to see that the discussion and the dialog is taking place and it is where it should be. Thank you.
Speaker 0: Thank you, Councilman Austin.
Speaker 3: Yes, I support the motion and signed on to our second motion, but I'll just add just a couple of comments. I think it's time to move on. And I think, you know, the we have moved from a place of of anger and rage to a place of of commitment and and peaceful protest. And and I think people in the city of Long Beach, particularly, should feel like they've been heard. The actions thus far of this council, we need to move to a place of healing and action for our community. So thank you.
Speaker 0: Thank you. Councilmember Pearce.
Speaker 2: Thank you, Mayor. I agree and support this motion. I did have one question. Just when will we be getting the police data from the 31st?
Speaker 5: The two from four that we had talked about is going to be released by tomorrow.
Speaker 2: Okay. Thank you.
Speaker 0: Vice Mayor Andrews.
Speaker 3: Yes. Thank you. You know, I support the motion and we're moving forward, but I think we should look at the fireworks and discuss that as a local emergency. Thank you.
Speaker 0: Thank you. That concludes council comments during public comment.
Speaker 4: We have one comment from Victor Boosie. You have 3 minutes.
Speaker 3: So I was down there during the protest when everything happened. And yes, it was a civil unrest. Yes, there was rioting. But again, nobody was addressing why we were rioting, why there was civil unrest. MLK said it, Martin Luther King said it. Y'all know this quote. Writing is the language of the unheard. Y'all ain't listening. I sat here for over 3 hours. And I didn't hear anything about attacking the systematic racism and injustices. That's the LBB PD perpetuates upon black people. Nothing is addressed. There will be another civil unrest if the politicians in this country don't listen. We're trying to talk to you. All right now. Listen. Listen to the people in the streets defund our DPD. I yield my time.
Speaker 4: Thank you. As a conclusion of public comment for this item.
Speaker 0: We'll cover, please.
Speaker 1: District one.
Speaker 2: I.
Speaker 1: District two.
Speaker 2: I. District three.
Speaker 1: I district for.
Speaker 3: All right.
Speaker 1: District five. I. District six.
Speaker 3: I.
Speaker 1: District seven.
Speaker 3: I.
Speaker 1: District eight. District nine.
Speaker 3: All right.
Speaker 1: Ocean carries.
Recommendation to review the need for continuing the local emergency, proclaimed by the Director of Civil Defense on May 31, 2020 and ratified by the City Council on June 5, 2020, and determine whether to terminate the local emergency at this time; and

If the conditions so warrant, adopt resolution terminating the existence of a local emergency related to civil unrest.  (Citywide)