Assembly Candidate Carolyn Essex said deteriorating public spaces, street homelessness and neighborhood safety should be priorities for the district’s representative — issues she believes Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal has not fully addressed.

Residents can register for emergency notifications at AlertLongBeach.com and check LongBeach.gov/emergency for updates.

Mayor Rex Richardson raised concerns that such an approach could lead to requests to rearrange the agenda and threaten the democratic process. Opponents said the council could instead exercise discretion when an issue draws a large turnout.

"I wasn't highlighting violence, I was highlighting his mental health," Holmes said.

The operations and procedures document outlines a series of restrictions, including no ribbed cotton tank tops, wallet chains, jewelry thicker than ¼ inch, sunglasses at night or jerseys unless the team is playing that day. A VIP line reserved for Belmont Shore locals and CSULB students is also proposed in the document.

"You can’t call for unity while ignoring racism,” said one local resident who wished to remain anonymous.