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Recommendation to request City Manager to study the impact of amplified sound from city-permitted outdoor events in Downtown Long Beach on adjacent residences and neighborhoods. Additionally, request City Manager to make recommendations which Long Beach may be able to implement to help address concerns associated with amplified volume on adjacent residences and nearby businesses by November 1st. Research should consider the regulation of amplified sound at Special Events in outdoor music venues in the downtown area.
DISCUSSION
Long Beach is a vibrant city, a great attraction to businesses and residents. As part of this growth, outdoor special events along the waterfront have become a main attraction to the downtown area for people from other parts of the city and visitors. These activities range from runs, cultural activities, sporting competitions, and music festivals to name a few. As Long Beach continues to permit outdoor special events adjacent to high-rise residential buildings, it is important that the City remains current with all new technology and research, to assist with noise reduction within special event areas. This will create a balance between those who live within the downtown area and those who visit for outdoor special events.
The purpose of this research is to review the current policies in place in Long Beach, as well as research neighboring cities, to explore various approaches to address amplified sound impacts on adjacent residences within a vibrant downtown. This research should consider how to manage/contain amplified sounds from city-permitted outdoor events and set up and take down for these events. This study will consider best practices on how to balance programming with resident and business considerations.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
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FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time and travel time will be required to complete this assignment. This study will be an extension to the work staff are completing with regards to...
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