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T2026-2714 Bill Introduced

Digital signage at public beaches to provide public safety information about rip currents and other water safety hazards.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Parks and Recreation; last step: introduced in the council on Nov 12, 2026.

  1. Introduced (current step)
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law
Next up: Committee on Parks and Recreation on Friday, November 13, 1:00 PM.

Official summary

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to install digital signs at city beach entrances that would display visual and play audio announcements about the dangers of rip currents and other water safety hazards. The signs would also provide information about what to do if a swimmer is caught in a rip current.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Nov 12, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · scheduled
    On the agenda: Committee on Parks and Recreation
    1:00 PM 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.