Long Beach public meetings in 2024

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on several items, including approving the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and fee waiver requests. It will also authorize the director to replace a storage container at Stearns Champions Park and issue a Right‑of‑Entry permit to Long Beach Little League for the 2024‑2025 season. Additionally, the commission will receive the Director’s monthly highlights report and discuss the commission’s subcommittees.

• Approve minutes for the November 21, 2024 meeting (item 24-55597).
• Approve fee waiver requests as outlined in Attachment “A” (item 24-55598).
• Authorize replacement of a storage container at Stearns Champions Park and grant a Right‑of‑Entry permit to Long Beach Little League for Dec 1 2024–Nov 30 2025 (item 24-55599).
• Receive and file the Director’s monthly highlights report “We Create Community” (item 24-55915).
• Discuss Parks and Recreation Commission subcommittees (item 24-55917).

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will review a recommendation to expand a citywide Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and approve a one-year time extension for a trucking use at 2131 East Wardlow Road.

• Recommendation to approve a one-year time extension for a trucking use at 2131 East Wardlow Road
• Recommendation to request City Council approve a Zoning Code Amendment to expand Inclusionary Housing Ordinance citywide
• Recommendation to request City Council adopt a Local Coastal Program Amendment
• Recommendation to approve minutes for the December 5, 2024 meeting
• Recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider several contract approvals, including a $350,000 purchase of a compressed natural gas dump truck, a $200,000 agreement for CASE equipment parts, a $150,000 supply contract with Ganahl Lumber, a $650,000 purchase of Mueller products, and a $674,245 consulting contract to develop the 2025 Water Resources Plan. The commission will also adopt specifications for the CNG truck and receive a verbal water supply update. All items are presented for a recommended approval vote.

• Approve contract up to $350,000 with Los Angeles Truck Centers (Velocity Truck Centers) for one CNG six‑yard dump truck
• Approve agreement up to $200,000 with Sonsray Machinery for CASE parts and repair services
• Approve contract up to $150,000 with Ganahl Lumber for miscellaneous building supplies
• Approve contract up to $650,000 with Stuart C. Irby Company for Mueller products
• Approve consulting services up to $674,245 with Woodard & Curran to develop the 2025 Water Resources Plan

Commission for Women and Girls - Special Meeting

The Commission will receive presentations on early childhood education and community crisis response. Members will also discuss collaboration with the Human Trafficking Task Force and the status of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Presentation on the Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan
• Presentation on the Community Crisis Response Program
• Discussion on collaboration with the Long Beach Human Trafficking Task Force
• Report and potential creation or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is meeting to act on recommendations regarding city employee examinations, transfers, and resignations. The body will also consider approvals for specific job bulletins and personnel certifications.

• Approval of job bulletins for General Librarian and Personnel Assistant I-II
• Selective certification for Business Systems Specialist V and Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner II
• Extension of provisional appointment for Pamela Holt, Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner I-III
• Extension of probationary period for Lisandro Caseres, Water Utility Mechanic I
• Reinstatement of Jose Orantes, Police Recruit, to the eligible list

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will vote on a range of items, including routine consent‑calendar approvals and several substantive actions. Key decisions include a citywide contract with Karpel Computer Systems for PROSECUTORbyKarpel software and services, an ordinance establishing the 2024 Military Equipment Special Order for the police department, and a grant to fund the Davenport Park Expansion Project. The council will also adopt zoning amendments for Willow Springs Park and for sidewalk vending, and approve a park dedication ordinance.

• Authorize a contract with Karpel Computer Systems, Inc. for prosecutor software up to $422,840 (item 5).
• Adopt the 2024 Military Equipment Special Order ordinance for the Long Beach Police Department (item 22).
• Approve grant funding of up to $3,656,000 for the Davenport Park Expansion Project (item 24).
• Declare ordinances dedicating Parcel A in Willow Springs Park and changing its zoning from Medium Industrial to Park (items 23‑25).
• Adopt Zoning Code Amendment ZCA23-006 allowing sidewalk vending in parks (item 26).

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will meet in a closed session with legal counsel. The body is discussing existing litigation regarding workers' compensation claims.

• Workers' Compensation Claim of Tyrone Anderson (ADJ18712137)
• Workers' Compensation Claim of Brian Vander Wal (ADJ16827838)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Joseph Webb (ADJ17121867; ADJ10762016)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board will review reports from the Director of Health and Human Services, the City Health Officer, and the City's Legislative Agenda. Members will also discuss board goals and infrastructure and elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Presentation on the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community Health Needs Assessment
• Discussion on Board Goals and Infrastructure
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Special Meeting

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will meet to review reports from current Ad Hoc Committees. The body will discuss future project committees and may take action to create or dissolve these groups.

• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of current Ad Hoc Committee reports
• Discussion and potential action on creating or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects

Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission - Special Meeting - Revised

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission will consider three routine items. It will vote to approve the minutes from its October 17, 2024 meeting. It will also receive and file a staff presentation on waste, transportation, and the Climate Action Plan, and receive and file announcements and resources from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability.

• Approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting (Agenda item 24-55832)
• Receive and file City staff presentation on Waste, Transportation, and the Climate Action Plan (Agenda item 24-55833)
• Receive and file announcements and resources from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability (Agenda item 24-55834)

Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee will discuss the agenda for its December 19 meeting and the status of its subcommittees. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Recommendation to discuss the December 19, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda
• Recommendation to discuss Parks and Recreation Commission subcommittees

Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee will discuss fee waiver requests and receive updates on damage, loss, and finance matters for the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department.

• Review fee waiver requests received between Nov 14 and Dec 11, 2024
• Receive and file update on damage, loss, and theft
• Receive and file update on finance and water matters

City Council Special Meeting

The Long Beach City Council will consider an ordinance to update the city's transactions and use tax code to align with the language of County of Los Angeles Measure 'A'. The ordinance is declared urgent and would take effect immediately.

• Ordinance 24-55908 to amend Chapter 3.62 of the Long Beach Municipal Code
• Update to tax administration language to match County of Los Angeles Measure 'A'
• Ordinance declared urgent and set to take effect immediately
• Public comment is scheduled immediately prior to adjournment

Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to discuss several initiatives, including a new housing-related subcommittee and the Veterans Banner Program. The body will also plan an end-of-year celebration and an MLK Day service project. The meeting includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Discussion on the new Housing-Related Subcommittee
• Discussion on the Veterans Banner Program
• Planning for End-of-Year Celebration on January 8, 2025
• Discussion on an MLK Day Service Project
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

The Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee will consider three recommendations: approve the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting; receive and file a summary of the Adult Crossing Guard Location Analysis; and approve a study session on criteria for school crossing guard locations under Long Beach Municipal Code Section 10.68.010. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the May 16, 2024 Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee meeting (Item 24-55648)
• Receive and file a summary of the Adult Crossing Guard Location Analysis (Item 24-55649)
• Approve a study session on criteria for school guard locations per Municipal Code Section 10.68.010 (Item 24-55650)

Ethics Commission

The Long Beach Ethics Commission will approve the minutes from its November 13 meeting and receive a presentation on officeholder and discretionary accounts. Commissioners will discuss staff recommendations for the Office of Ethics and Transparency’s 5‑year Strategic Roadmap and review the status of the Commission’s original action plan. The body will also provide feedback to the Ad Hoc Committee on Updated Policies regarding the draft Ethics Ordinance.

• Approve minutes for the November 13, 2024 Ethics Commission meeting (Item 24‑55858)
• Receive and file a presentation on officeholder and discretionary accounts (Item 24‑55859)
• Discuss staff recommendations on the 5‑year Strategic Roadmap implementation (Item 24‑55860)
• Provide feedback to the Ad Hoc Committee on the draft Ethics Ordinance (Item 24‑55863)
• Discuss anticipated Ad Hoc Committees and possible creation, dissolution, or reauthorization (Item 24‑55864)

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Advisory Commission on Aging will review updates on citywide senior programming and speaker opportunities for 2025. The body is also considering the formal establishment of a Senior Safe home committee and a presentation on preserving The Bembridge House.

• Establishment of a Senior Safe home committee
• Update on Citywide Senior Programming from Recreation Superintendent Heidi Mazas
• Presentation on the preservation of The Bembridge House by Chris Hogan

Civil Service Commission

At its Dec 11 meeting, the Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider a consent calendar of routine personnel actions, including approvals of examination results, retirements, resignations, transfers, and a permanent assignment. The regular agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, job bulletins, extensions of non‑career hours and probationary periods, receipt of manager reports, and a closed‑session recommendation to approve the Executive Director’s performance evaluation. All items carry a suggested action to approve the recommendation.

• Approve examination results (Item 24-55868)
• Approve permanent assignment for David Thompson, Administrative Analyst III (Item 24-55873)
• Approve bulletin for Senior Traffic Engineer (Item 24-55876)
• Approve extension of non‑career hours for Millie Lam, Public Health Associate‑NC (Item 24-55877)
• Approve Executive Director’s performance evaluation in closed session (Item 24-55881)

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Meeting

The Continuum of Care Board will consider four routine agenda items. These include approving the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting and filing three presentations on the homeless count, the Homeless Services Bureau staff update, and the HSAC representative report. After the items, a public comment period will allow community members to speak for up to two minutes each.

• Approve minutes for the Continuum of Care Board meeting of October 08, 2024 (Item 24-55844)
• Receive and file the Homeless Count Presentation and Updates by Dalton Dorr and Steven Perle (Item 24-55845)
• Receive and file the Homeless Services Bureau Staff and Operations Update by Paul Duncan (Item 24-55846)
• Receive and file the HSAC Representative Report (Item 24-55847)
• Public comment period (each speaker limited to two minutes)

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will approve minutes from an August meeting and receive staff presentations on a year-in-review and upcoming federal priorities. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM at 411 W. Ocean Boulevard.

• Approval of August 6, 2024, committee minutes
• Review of 'Year in Review' staff presentation
• Review of 'Upcoming Federal Priorities' staff presentation

City Council - Revised

The City Council will adopt ordinances dedicating Parcel A at 2745 Orange Avenue in Willow Springs Park to park use and changing its zoning from Medium Industrial to Park. The council will also consider a future dedication of Parcel B at 1040 Spring Street and related land‑use changes. Routine consent‑calendar items and several health‑service contracts and resolutions will be approved in the same meeting.

• Increase Capital Projects Fund appropriation by $65,000 for the Retaining Wall on Atlantic and Luray St. local street improvement project.
• Adopt resolution recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance and directing the flag raise each November.
• Award contract to Lutheran Social Services of Southern California for the Long Beach Transitional Age Youth Rapid Rehousing Program, up to $600,000 for one year.
• Dedicate Parcel A in Willow Springs Park (2745 Orange Avenue) and rezone it from Medium Industrial (IM) to Park (P).
• Adopt ordinance permitting sidewalk vending in the Use in Parks District and repealing related encroachment regulations.

Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee Committee

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee will discuss goals for increasing shelter capacity and rates for 2025. The body will also review outreach programs for older adults and a potential visit to the MHALA Integrated Service Center.

• Discussion on 2025 goals for increasing shelter beds and rates
• Discussion on outreach initiatives for older adults experiencing homelessness
• Discussion on Clean Sweeps Public Works transfer cost opportunity
• Potential visit to MHALA’s Integrated Service Center at 1955 Long Beach Boulevard

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider approving contracts for street repair, water valve replacements, and legal services. The body will also review the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Street repair contract with All American Asphalt up to $6,820,000
• Water valve replacement project at Orange Avenue & Carson Street up to $2,161,845
• Legal services agreement with Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke up to $100,000
• Groundwater Treatment Plant Booster Pump Station rehabilitation up to $1,125,846
• J. Will Johnson Reservoir Chemical Dosing Project up to $3,966,620

Golf Advisory Committee

The Golf Advisory Committee will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes and filing of oral updates from City Golf Operations and American Golf. It will recommend that the Director approve the proposed Golf Capital Improvement Projects List for 2025. The committee will also approve the 2025 meeting dates and review updates from Ad Hoc Committees. Public comment is permitted on non‑agenda items.

• 24-55804 – Approve minutes from the September 5, 2024 Golf Advisory Committee meeting
• 24-55805 – Receive and file City Golf Operations oral updates
• 24-55806 – Receive and file American Golf oral updates on courses and capital projects
• 24-55807 – Recommend the Director approve the proposed Golf Capital Improvement Projects List for 2025
• 24-55808 – Approve the proposed 2025 Golf Advisory Committee meeting dates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive and file the Director’s Report and approve the minutes from the November 7 meeting. It will accept Categorical Exemption CE‑24‑158 and Modification MOD24‑004, allowing an existing liquor store at 4100 Atlantic Avenue in the CNP (Neighborhood Pedestrian‑Oriented Commercial) District to reconfigure its floor space for an onsite tasting area under an ABC Type 86 Instructional Tasting License. The meeting will also include a public comment period for non‑agenda items.

• Receive and file Director’s Report (Item 24‑55758).
• Approve minutes from the November 7 Planning Commission meeting (Item 24‑55757).
• Accept Categorical Exemption CE‑24‑158 and Modification MOD24‑004 for a liquor store at 4100 Atlantic Ave to add an ABC Type 86 tasting license.

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review recommendations regarding city personnel lists and a specific employee's job classification. The body will also vote on the minutes from its November 20, 2024, meeting.

• Recommendation to approve extension of expiring eligible lists (24-55798)
• Recommendation to approve voluntary downgrade for Gerald Young from Maintenance Assistant III to Maintenance Assistant I (24-55799)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will meet to review staff operations reports and subcommittee updates. The body is considering a recommendation to approve a specific funding application for a local resource center.

• Recommendation to approve Mayor’s Fund application for Disabled Resources Center Inc. for $10,000

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to review existing litigation. The discussion will focus on the Samuel Bonner and Frank Gaytan lawsuits filed against the City of Long Beach. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review of Samuel Bonner v. City of Long Beach (U.S. District Court Case No. 2:22‑cv‑02819‑CAS)
• Review of Frank Gaytan v. City of Long Beach (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30‑2023‑01301694‑CU‑PA‑CJC)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will vote on a series of budget transfers that move funds from the Citywide Activities Department to the City Manager Department. Most items are small contributions to local arts, neighborhood, and community groups. The largest item is a $65,000 appropriation to support the Winter Wonderland Festival.

• Increase City Manager Department appropriation by $65,000 for Winter Wonderland Festival (Second District One‑Time Priority Funds)
• Multiple $250‑$7,400 transfers to the Arts Council for Long Beach to support arts education and youth visual arts contest
• Funding of $1,965 to Public Works for signage and lighting improvements in the North East Village Neighborhood
• Various community grants ranging from $150 to $7,000 for neighborhood associations, festivals, and nonprofit events
• Overall, the consent calendar includes 43 routine appropriations and transfers

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the extension of a citywide tennis instruction permit. The body will also review the Director's monthly highlights report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Eighth Amendment to Permit No. 28246 with Bridge Enterprises, Inc. for tennis instruction through August 31, 2025
• Director’s monthly highlights report for November 2024
• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider approving a $6.8 million grant to replace a gas pipeline on the Anaheim Street Bridge and a contract for Microsoft software licenses. The meeting also includes routine approvals for meeting minutes and fund transfers.

• Approve $6,806,640 grant for gas pipeline replacement on Anaheim Street Bridge
• Authorize contract with Dell Marketing L.P. for Microsoft licenses up to $105,000 annually
• Approve transfer of funds for November 21, 2024
• Approve November 7, 2024 Board meeting minutes
• Receive Lead and Copper Rule Compliance update

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will meet to review staff reports and sustainability efforts. The body is considering the creation of an ad-hoc committee to select members for the Wings of Fame Program Committee.

• Proposal to establish an ad-hoc committee for the Wings of Fame Program Committee
• Sustainability Committee report on air quality, energy conservation, water quality, and waste management
• LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation
• November 2024 Monthly Airport Staff Reports

Cultural Heritage Commission - Special Meeting

The Cultural Heritage Commission will consider three agenda items. It will recommend receiving and filing the Director’s Report and approve the minutes from the October 29 meeting. The commission will also vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness and adopt findings for a rear addition, exterior remodel, and façade changes to a Craftsman house at 1502 East 8th Street in the Hellman Craftsman Historic District.

• Recommend receiving and filing Director’s Report (item 24-55694)
• Approve minutes of the October 29, 2024 meeting (item 24-55695)
• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 569‑sq‑ft addition and remodel at 1502 East 8th Street (item 24-55696)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will discuss adjusting the current 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. parking meter timeframe. The body will also review financial reports and maintenance updates for the business district.

• Discussion on increasing parking meter hours from the current 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. window
• Approval of Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s scope of work for the Belmont Shore Beautification Program (January 2024 to June 2024)
• Review of Long Beach Public Works financial report for the period ending October 31, 2024
• Updates on the health of trees along the Belmont Shore Business District
• Status update on the Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program for October 31, 2024

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to decide on personnel actions, including transfers, resignations, and probationary extensions. The body will also consider approving recruitment bulletins for several city positions and a revised classification for Systems Technicians.

• Approval of recruitment bulletins for Animal Health Technician, Environmental Health Specialist, General Librarian, Plan Checker, and Water Quality Organic Chemist
• Revised classification specification for Systems Technician I-IV
• Deactivation of the Technical Assistant classification
• Probationary period extension for Customer Service Representative III Brittney Lee
• Closed session for the Executive Director’s Performance Evaluation

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company will consider several routine approvals, including filing the President’s Report and the minutes from the October 7 special meeting. The board will vote on allocating up to $2,500,000 from the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund to the Backyard Builders Pilot Program for affordable accessory dwelling unit loans. It will also consider a $400,000 increase to a Community Development Block Grant loan for AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. to acquire 946 Linden Ave. Finally, the board will receive a report on priorities for using federal and state funding.

• Approve allocation of up to $2,500,000 from LMIHAF to the Backyard Builders Pilot Program for ADU loans
• Approve a $400,000 increase to the Community Development Block Grant loan to AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. for the acquisition of 946 Linden Ave
• Approve recommendation to receive and file the President’s Report
• Approve recommendation to file the minutes of the October 7, 2024 special meeting
• Receive and file a report on priorities and requirements for spending federal and state funding

Commission on Youth and Families

The Long Beach Commission on Youth and Families will consider several routine items, including approving the September 18 meeting minutes and receiving reports and presentations from the Office of Youth Development, the Long Beach Recovery Act, and the We Create Community program. The key discussion will address the commission's standing and ad hoc committees, with a recommendation to form or dissolve committees as appropriate. Public comment will be allowed for non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting (Item 24-55575)
• Receive and file a report from the Office of Youth Development (Item 24-55576)
• Receive and file presentations on Long Beach Recovery Act programs (Item 24-55577)
• Receive and file the October 2024 We Create Community report (Item 24-55579)
• Discuss and possibly form or dissolve standing and ad hoc committees (Item 24-55581)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes a $75,000 settlement of the Cortnie Williams lawsuit, several contract authorizations and amendments ranging from $20,000 to $500,000, and a $5,100 appropriation shift for the Long Beach Ballet. Additional items include a surplus property designation for 1858 Atlantic Avenue and continuation of the local TB emergency order. All items are recommended for approval.

• Approve $75,000 settlement for Cortnie Williams v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 21STCV46497)
• Authorize up to $20,000 contract with FUSE Corps for fellowship program (Dec 2024‑Apr 2026)
• Approve $268,745 annual groundwater monitoring contract with Mearns Consulting for 1669 West Anaheim Street
• Designate 14,663‑sq‑ft property at 1858 Atlantic Avenue as non‑exempt surplus
• Amend contract with Transystems Corp. to increase amount by $500,000 (total not to exceed $3.5 M)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will meet in a closed session with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on existing litigation regarding workers' compensation claims.

• Workers' Compensation Claim of Sean Deaton (ADJ15975537; ADJ15975534)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Saul Williams (ADJ14444062, ADJ17382932, ADJ17382949, ADJ Unassigned)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation. The items include the cases Noel Laupua v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 22STCV00190) and Smaro Zorbas v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 23LBCV02193). No decisions are noted; the agenda lists the topics for discussion.

• Existing litigation conference regarding Noel Laupua v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 22STCV00190
• Existing litigation conference regarding Smaro Zorbas v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 23LBCV02193

Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee Committee

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee will discuss the impact of the Grants Pass V. Johnson decision and a Public Works presentation on clean sweeps. Members will also consider a visit to the MHALA Integrated Service Center and the committee's role in strategic planning.

• Impact of policies regarding the Grants Pass V. Johnson decision
• Clean Sweeps Public Works presentation
• Potential visit to MHALA’s Integrated Service Center at 1955 Long Beach Boulevard
• Member involvement in the Strategic Planning Process

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee

The Mayor's Fund Subcommittee will approve the final draft of standard operating procedures for new applicants and discuss a disabled resources center application. The body will also receive a fund update and discuss press materials.

• Approve SOPs for new applicants
• Discuss Disabled Resources Center Inc. application
• Receive Mayor's Fund Update
• Discuss press telegram notice
• Discuss utilities bill flyer

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee - Special Meeting - Cancelled

The Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee special meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024 was cancelled. The agenda listed routine items such as approving minutes from May 16, 2024, filing a presentation on the Brown Act and Robert’s Rules, filing a summary of school guard locations for 2024‑2025, and approving a study on criteria for school guard placements. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approve minutes from the May 16, 2024 Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee meeting (Item 24-55648).
• Receive and file presentation on the Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order (Item 24-55647).
• Receive and file summary of existing school guard locations for 2024‑2025 (Item 24-55649).
• Approve study session on criteria for school guard locations per LBMC Section 10.68.010 (Item 24-55650).

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss transit accessibility and committee management. The body is considering a recommendation to send a letter to the Mayor and City Council regarding specific bus stop and service issues.

• Letter to Mayor and City Council regarding Long Beach Transit bus stop accessibility at Willow Springs Park
• Letter regarding limited bus service to the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific
• Review and potential action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees
• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee - Cancelled

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024 was cancelled. The agenda had listed three items: a recommendation to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting (item 24-55436), a recommendation to receive and file an update on damage, loss, and theft (item 24-55438), and a recommendation to receive and file an update on finance and water (item 24-55439). No decisions were made and the public comment period was offered via email to [email protected].

• 24-55436 – Recommendation to approve minutes of the Oct. 10, 2024 meeting
• 24-55438 – Recommendation to receive and file update on damage, loss, and theft
• 24-55439 – Recommendation to receive and file update on finance and water

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will consider four routine recommendations: approving the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting, receiving and filing a presentation on the LA 2028 Olympics, receiving and filing the manager's monthly oral updates, and receiving and filing committee status reports. After these items, the public will have an opportunity for brief comments before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve minutes for the Oct. 10, 2024 Marine Advisory Commission meeting (Item 24-55464)
• Receive and file a presentation on the LA 2028 Olympics (Item 24-55467)
• Receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates (Item 24-55465)
• Receive and file the Committee status reports (Item 24-55466)

Advisory Commission on Aging - Cancelled

The Advisory Commission on Aging meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024 was cancelled. Although agenda items were listed, no recommendations were approved or actions taken. The agenda and supporting documents remain available online.

• 24-55548 – Recommendation to approve minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting
• 24-55549 – Recommendation to receive and file an update on Citywide Senior Programming
• 24-55550 – Recommendation to receive and file a formal establishment of a Senior Safe Home committee
• 24-55552 – Recommendation to receive and file an update on Speaker Opportunities for 2025

Ethics Commission

The Long Beach Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive presentations on the Levine Act and administrative regulations, and provide feedback on a draft Ethics Ordinance. The body will also discuss potential future agenda items.

• Receive presentation on the Levine Act
• Receive presentation on City Administrative Regulations review project
• Provide feedback on draft Ethics Ordinance
• Receive update on Ad Hoc Committee on Updated Policies
• Receive update on Ad Hoc Committee on Lobbyist Ordinance

Veterans Affairs Commission - Special Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Commission will consider a presentation on a potential VASH/Veterans Housing project in Cambodia Town. Commissioners will also discuss forming a new housing‑related subcommittee, plans for the 2024 Veterans Day Celebration, the Veterans Banner Program, and upcoming leadership elections. All items are presented as recommendations for discussion.

• Potential VASH/Veterans Housing Project in Cambodia Town
• Creation of a new Housing‑Related Subcommittee
• 2024 Veterans Day Celebration planning
• Veterans Banner Program discussion
• Leadership Elections

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach is meeting to review financial reports and administrative records. The body is considering a resolution to accept $600,000 in funding from the Los Angeles Housing Department.

• Acceptance of $600,000 from the Los Angeles Housing Department for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (July 1, 2024, through July 30, 2025)
• Review of Financial and Operational Performance Reports for July 2024
• Review of Financial and Operational Performance Reports for August 2024

City Council - Revised

The council will consider a series of routine appropriations and transfers, approve several workers’ compensation settlements, and vote on a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Innovative Prosecution Solutions program. The meeting also includes contract extensions for electric generators, fire‑engine parts, shredding services, and a medical director for EMS.

• Approve $350,000 DOJ grant for Innovative Prosecution Solutions (Oct 1 2024‑Sep 30 2026)
• Authorize payments of $225,000, $350,000, $185,962.50 and other amounts for workers’ compensation orders
• Extend generator parts contracts with Duthie Electric Service Corp. and Affordable Generator Service Inc. to Nov 30 2025
• Approve $165,000 contract with ReNewell Fleet Service for Pierce fire engine parts (with 10% contingency)
• Award $170,000 contract to Tiffany Abramson MD PC for EMS Medical Director services

Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee Committee-Cancelled

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee scheduled a meeting on November 11, 2024, at the Long Beach Housing Authority. The agenda included recommendations to approve prior meeting minutes and to discuss policy impacts, a Clean Sweeps presentation, a possible visit to 1955 Long Beach Boulevard, and advisory committee involvement in strategic planning. The meeting was marked as cancelled, so no decisions will be made.

• 24-55551 – Approve minutes from the September 9, 2024 Policy Subcommittee meeting
• 24-55553 – Discuss impact of policies in the August 12, 2024 memorandum titled "City Response to Grants Pass V. Johnson Decision"
• 24-55554 – Discuss the Clean Sweeps Public Works presentation from the September 4, 2024 Homeless Services Advisory Committee meeting
• 24-55555 – Discuss a potential site visit to 1955 Long Beach Boulevard to observe MHALA’s Integrated Service Center
• 24-55556 – Discuss Homeless Services Advisory Committee members' involvement in the strategic planning process

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will consider five agenda items. It will approve the minutes from the October 11, 2024 meeting, receive and file reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer, receive an update on the City’s Legislative Agenda, and discuss board goals and infrastructure. Public comment will follow the agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the Oct 11, 2024 meeting (Item 24-55412)
• Receive and file report from the Director of Health and Human Services (Item 24-55534)
• Receive and file report from the City Health Officer (Item 24-55535)
• Receive update on the City’s Legislative Agenda (Item 24-55173)
• Discuss Board goals and infrastructure (Item 24-55536)

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and review agenda items for the November 14, 2024, Marine Advisory Commission meeting. The agenda consists of procedural and administrative items.

• Approval of October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of agenda items for the November 14, 2024 meeting

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider approving several contracts, including a water supply study with the Metropolitan Water District and HVAC maintenance services for city facilities. The body will also approve the transfer of funds and the retirement of unused inventory items.

• Authorize $122,328 contract with InVizion LLC for capital planning
• Authorize up to $309,000/year HVAC contract with Southland Industries
• Authorize up to $400,000 for zero-emission vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group
• Approve agreement with Metropolitan Water District for groundwater study
• Receive and file October 9-11, 2024 Water Main Break Incident Summary Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive and file the Director’s Report and approve the minutes from the October 17 meeting. It will determine that a project qualifies for a categorical exemption under CE-22-187 and requires no further CEQA review. The body will vote on a one‑year time extension for a conditional use permit for temporary trucking at 2131 East Wardlow Road, approve a conditional use permit for on‑site alcohol sales at a hotel restaurant on 255 Atlantic Avenue, and consider vacation of multiple street segments in the Harbor Tract.

• Approve Conditional Use Permit for on‑site alcohol sale at 255 Atlantic Avenue (License Type 47)
• Approve one‑year time extension for temporary trucking and trailer storage at 2131 East Wardlow Road
• Vacation a segment of Santa Fe Avenue between West 9th Street and Lot H in the Harbor Tract
• Vacation a segment of Canal Avenue between West 9th Street and Lot H in the Harbor Tract
• Vacation a segment of West 12th Street South between Jackson Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue in the Harbor Tract

Commission on Youth and Families Executive Committee

The Commission on Youth and Families Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the dissolution of the committee. The body will also review agenda items for the upcoming November 20, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion on recommendation to dissolve the Youth and Families Executive Committee
• Recommendation to receive and file agenda items for the November 20, 2024 meeting

Economic Development Commission

The Long Beach Economic Development Commission will convene to approve minutes from the October 2 meeting and receive updates on vacant storefronts, Downtown activation efforts, and the Grow America Fund. The meeting will also include the Executive Director’s report.

• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024 meeting
• Update on vacant storefronts and Downtown Activation
• Update on Grow America Fund and loan portfolio
• Executive Director’s Report
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will review funding applications and receive departmental reports. The body is also tasked with electing a Continuum of Care (CoC) HSAC representative.

• Recommendation to approve $10,000 Mayor’s Fund application for His Little Feet
• Election and approval of a Continuum of Care (CoC) HSAC representative
• Presentation on Harm Reduction and the HIV/STI Strategic Plan by the Health Department
• Homeless Services Bureau Staff Operations and Updates Report by Paul Duncan

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will consider four agenda items. It will vote to approve the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting, receive and file a presentation from the Filipino Migrant Center, receive and file a report on current and future Ad Hoc Committees, and receive a monthly update from the Office of Equity. All items are presented as recommendations for approval.

• Approve minutes from the Oct. 2, 2024 meeting (Item 24-55456)
• Receive and file presentation from the Filipino Migrant Center (Item 24-55457)
• Receive and file report on current Ad Hoc Committees and consider creating or dissolving committees (Item 24-55066)
• Receive and file monthly update from the Office of Equity (Item 24-55067)

Civil Service Commission - Cancelled

The scheduled meeting of the Civil Service Commission was cancelled. The original agenda included personnel actions, classification updates, and a performance evaluation.

• Recommendation to approve revised classification specification for Systems Technician I-IV
• Recommendation to approve bulletin for General Librarian
• Recommendation to deactivate Technical Assistant classification
• Closed session for Executive Director’s Performance Evaluation
• Recommendation to extend probationary period for Brittney Lee, Customer Service Representative III

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee

The Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee is meeting to review a loan application and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will consider a specific funding request for a local business.

• Recommendation to approve a $75,000 revolving loan for Bridge High, dba Homareya, at 145 East 4th Street
• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting - Cancelled

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider three routine items: approving the minutes of Administrative Hearing 07-D-2122/08-D-2122 held on August 30, 2024; approving the minutes of Administrative Hearing 12-D-2122 held on September 11, 2024; and approving the recommendation to conduct the Executive Director’s performance evaluation in closed session. The meeting was cancelled, but the agenda items remain listed for record.

• Approve minutes of Administrative Hearing 07-D-2122/08-D-2122 (Aug. 30, 2024)
• Approve minutes of Administrative Hearing 12-D-2122 (Sept. 11, 2024)
• Approve recommendation for Executive Director’s performance evaluation (closed session)

Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its August 21, 2024 meeting. It will also receive and file updates on the City Council’s adopted Measure A FY 25 plan, a City Auditor review of Measure A funds, upcoming committee meeting dates, the Long Beach Fire Department’s use of Measure A funding for FY 24, and infrastructure projects funded by Measure A.

• Approve minutes for the August 21, 2024 meeting (item 24-55369)
• Receive and file update on Measure A FY 25 plan (item 24-55370)
• Receive and file City Auditor review of Measure A funds (item 24-55371)
• Receive and file presentation on upcoming committee meeting dates and duties (item 24-55372)
• Receive and file update on Fire Department use of Measure A funding for FY 24 (item 24-55373)

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will review a request for a 569 square foot rear addition to a single-family dwelling. The body will also hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Proposed 569 square foot rear addition at 1502 E. 8th Street
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee

The Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee will consider several routine items, including approving the September 23, 2024 meeting minutes, receiving the fund update, adopting standard operating procedures for new applicants, reviewing a utilities bill flyer, discussing a press telegram notice, and approving the application from HIS LITTLE FEET INC. Each agenda item includes a recommended action to approve.

• Approve minutes for the September 23, 2024 meeting (Agenda item 24-55334)
• Approve receipt and filing of the Mayor’s Fund update (Agenda item 24-55335)
• Approve the Mayor’s Fund Standard Operating Procedures for new applicants (Agenda item 24-55336)
• Approve the Mayor’s Fund application review for HIS LITTLE FEET INC. (Agenda item 24-55339)
• Approve future agenda items (Agenda item 24-55340)

Civil Service Commission

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider a series of routine personnel items, including examination results, retirements, resignations, and a voluntary downgrade. It will receive and file a presentation of the Civil Service Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. A closed‑session will address the Executive Director’s performance evaluation. All agenda items are recommended for approval.

• Approve examination results (item 24-55342)
• Approve retirements (item 24-55343)
• Approve permanent assignment for Nelson Martinez, Maintenance Assistant III (item 24-55348)
• Receive and file presentation of the Civil Service Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (item 24-55354)
• Closed session to approve Executive Director’s performance evaluation (item 24-55357)

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission will review its 2024 topics and consider the dissolution of the Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee. The body will also discuss the establishment or dissolution of other Ad Hoc Committees.

• Consideration of dissolving the Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee
• Consideration of establishing or dissolving additional Ad Hoc Committees
• Presentation on the Long Beach Collaboratory (LB Co-Lab program)
• Report from the Data Privacy Ad Hoc Committee
• Proposed cancellation of meetings on November 27 and December 25, 2024

Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) - Special Meeting

The Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) will consider authorizing a contract for demolition support and the assumption of existing vendor agreements. The board will also discuss the continuation of representative counsel for the SERRF JPA.

• Contract with TRC Solutions, Inc. for regulated materials assessment, planning, and construction support for SERRF demolition
• Authorization to assume existing agreements between Covanta Long Beach and its vendors
• Continuation of Richard Anthony as representative counsel for SERRF JPA
• Approval of February 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Commission for Women and Girls

The Commission will receive presentations from city agencies and a local shelter regarding services and trends for women and girls. The body is scheduled to review information from the police department and the City Prosecutor’s Office.

• Presentation from WomenShelter of Long Beach regarding services
• LBPD Domestic Violence Detail presentation on resources and violent crime trends
• LBPD Sex Crimes Detail presentation on resources and violent crime trends
• City Prosecutor’s Office presentation on the role of the prosecutor in addressing violent crimes against women

Economic Development and Opportunity Committee

The Economic Development and Opportunity Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its June 13, 2024 meeting. It will also receive and file a presentation from the Community Development and Economic Development Departments on advertising opportunities. Additionally, the committee will receive and file a presentation on lifeguard tower advertising from Interstate Outdoor Advertising, L.P.

• Approve minutes for the June 13, 2024 meeting (Item 24-55316)
• Receive and file advertising opportunities presentation (Item 24-55317)
• Receive and file lifeguard tower advertising presentation from Interstate Outdoor Advertising, L.P. (Item 24-55318)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The council will vote to start a lawsuit under California Government Code section 54956.9. It will also hear a briefing on lease negotiations for the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center with ASM Global. Both items are presented in closed session.

• Initiation of litigation per section 54956.9 (agenda item 24-55322)
• Discussion of real‑estate lease negotiations for Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center with ASM Global (agenda item 24-55323)

City Council - Revised

The City Council will discuss police protocols for trespassing and squatting and request an after-action report on October 9, 2024, water main breaks. The body is also considering various district priority fund allocations and city contracts.

• Contract with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. for industrial gases not to exceed $240,000 annually
• Request for Police Department presentation on squatting and trespassing protocols
• Request for after-action report on October 9, 2024, water main breaks
• Grant funding of $77,175 for Library Literacy Services and $20,127 for Zip Books
• ABC License application for Leos Mexican Grill at 755 Magnolia Avenue

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board will approve the minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting and receive filings of the Manager’s Report, a Neighborhood Services presentation, and a Code Enforcement presentation. After those items, the Board will hold an election for its Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Approve minutes for the May 20, 2024 Board meeting (item 24-54898)
• Receive and file the Manager’s Report (item 24-55307)
• Receive and file a Neighborhood Services Bureau presentation (item 24-54900)
• Receive and file a Code Enforcement processes and programs presentation (item 24-54901)
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

Commission for Women and Girls - Special Meeting - Retreat

The Commission for Women and Girls is holding a special retreat meeting. Members will discuss goals to inform Vision Map Priorities and consider the establishment of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Discussion of goals and aspirations for Commission for Women and Girls Vision Map Priorities (24-55308)
• Discussion and potential action to establish Ad Hoc Committees (24-55309)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee will approve financial reports, receive updates on transit and conservation corps programs, and discuss extending parking meter hours. The body will also approve a contract for sidewalk cleaning.

• Approve financial report for period ending September 30, 2024
• Receive status updates on Conservation Corps of Long Beach
• Discuss increasing parking meter hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Approve sidewalk cleaning contract for $38,400
• Approve second weekly steam cleaning service for $6,495/month

Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission is meeting to review environmental documents for a sewer pipeline project and a grant funding increase for earthquake warnings. The body will also consider approving a transfer of funds and previous meeting minutes.

• Increase grant funding share from $53,000 to $126,816 for an Automated Earthquake Early Warning System
• Approval of environmental documents for the LADWP Haynes Generating Station Sewer Pipeline Project (SC-0442)
• Transfer of Funds for October 17, 2024
• Approval of October 3, 2024 Board meeting minutes

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes from September 19, 2024, and receive reports on the LGB Business Partner Spotlight and the 2024 Festival of Flight Event Committee. The body will also file monthly staff reports for October 2024.

• Approval of September 19, 2024, minutes
• Presentation on LGB Business Partner Spotlight
• Report on 2024 Festival of Flight Event Committee
• Monthly Airport Staff Reports for October 2024

Climate Resilient and Sustainability City Commission - Special Meeting

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission will approve the minutes from its August 22 meeting and formally receive and file several staff and stakeholder presentations. Items include a presentation on Building and Energy and the Climate Action Plan, and a presentation from the Building Decarbonization Coalition on nationwide and statewide decarbonization efforts. The meeting also provides a public comment period for non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the August 22, 2024 meeting (Agenda item 24-55300)
• Receive and file City staff presentation on Building and Energy and the Climate Action Plan (24-55301)
• Receive and file Building Decarbonization Coalition presentation on decarbonizing new and existing buildings (24-55303)
• Receive and file announcements and resources from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability (24-55304)
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items

Planning Commission

The commission will receive the Director’s Report and approve the minutes from the October 3 meeting. It will consider granting a CEQA exemption and adopt the site‑plan review for a new seven‑story, 96‑unit multifamily building at 421 East 4th Street in the Downtown Planned Development District. The body will also vote on holding a study session for National Community Planning Month.

• Approve Director’s Report (item 24‑55353)
• Approve minutes from the October 3 meeting (item 24‑55354)
• Accept CEQA exemption SE‑24‑153 and adopt Site Plan Review SPR24‑038 for a 7‑story, 96‑unit multifamily project at 421 East 4th St, including 12 very‑low‑income units, 17 parking spaces, 47 bike spaces, and common amenity areas
• Approve study session on National Community Planning Month (item 24‑55358)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to review requests for fee waivers and approve minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. The body will also receive the Director's monthly highlights report for October 2024.

• Approval of fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A
• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receipt of October 2024 Director's monthly highlights report

Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting

The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Commission will consider several agenda items, including approval of the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes, a review of the FY 2024 annual report, and discussion of Goal 4 of the Veterans Strategic Plan. Additional topics include the condition of veterans’ graves at city-owned cemeteries, the veterans banners program, the Beach Streets/Veterans Day Celebration, and a HUD-VASH supportive housing presentation. Each item is presented as a recommendation to discuss.

• Approve minutes for the September 11, 2024 Veterans Affairs Commission meeting (Item 1)
• Discuss FY 2024 Veterans Commission Annual Report (Item 2)
• Discuss Goal 4 of the Veterans Strategic Plan (Item 3)
• Discuss condition of veterans’ graves at city‑owned cemeteries (Item 4)
• HUD‑VASH supportive housing presentation (Item 7)

Housing and Public Health Committee

The Housing and Public Health Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its June 11, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file a staff report on proposed updates and expansion of the city's inclusionary housing policy. It will also receive and file a staff report on proposed updates to the city's just cause for eviction and related housing policy. Finally, the committee will receive a presentation by Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County on affordable housing programs and services.

• Approve minutes for the June 11, 2024 Housing and Public Health Committee meeting (Item 24-55277)
• Receive and file staff report on updates and expansion of the city's inclusionary housing policy (Item 24-55279)
• Receive and file staff report on updates to the city's just cause for eviction policy (Item 24-55281)
• Receive and file presentation by Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County on affordable housing programs (Item 24-55282)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a series of routine appropriations and approvals, including several small fund transfers for community events and record‑destruction resolutions. Major items include a $350,000 annual firefighting equipment contract, a $200,000 technology grant, and a $2,407,493 contract for planning and design of the Pad 11 Reconstruction and Taxiway K Rehabilitation project at the Long Beach Airport. The council will also receive updates on the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and adopt the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Vision Plan.

• Approve $2,407,493 contract with RS&H California for Pad 11 reconstruction design (Long Beach Airport)
• Approve $350,000 annual firefighting equipment contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons, plus 15% contingency
• Authorize $200,000 grant from Knight Foundation for Technology and Innovation Collaboratory program
• Increase appropriations for Hamilton Loop Project: $6.1 M for Public Works and $400 K for Parks/Marine
• Approve $100,030 grant for Surrender and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The session focuses on three specific court cases.

• Roni Shevick v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 21STCV42224)
• Robert Ware v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 20STCV44216)
• Long Beach Unified School District v. City of Long Beach, et al. (Case No. 22STCP04170)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation and several workers’ compensation claims. Items include the pending Cortnie Williams case and multiple claims by individual workers. Public comment is permitted on non‑agenda items before adjournment.

• Closed‑session conference on existing litigation per Cal. Gov. Code §54956.9
• Pending litigation: Cortnie Williams v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 21STCV46497
• Workers’ Compensation Claim – Russell Aaker (Adj 10950388, 11714272, 10950404, 10950311, 7524331)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim – Octavio Camarillo (Adj 14910488, 14910489, 8996100, 7570022)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim – Brian Ekrem (Adj 11877607, 11877591, 17749089)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will meet to review minutes from the September 17 meeting. The committee is also considering the reappointment of Charter Commission members for forwarding to the City Council.

• Charter Commission reappointments (Item 24-55273)

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider a consent calendar of five routine items, including approval of examination results, retirements, resignations, a transfer, and a permanent assignment for a senior accountant. After the consent items, the commission will vote on minutes from the September 26 special meeting and on several staffing bulletins and reappointments. Public comment will be offered before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve examination results (Item 24-55180)
• Approve receipt and filing of retirements (Item 24-55181)
• Approve receipt and filing of resignations (Item 24-55182)
• Approve a transfer (Item 24-55183)
• Approve permanent assignment for Sherine Brakat, Senior Accountant (Item 24-55184)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Long Beach Board of Health and Human Services will vote to approve the minutes from its September 13, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. The Board will consider a proposal to install beach water hazard signage along city waterways. It will also discuss its goals and infrastructure.

• Approve minutes for the September 13, 2024 meeting (item 24-55170)
• Receive and file a report from the Director of Health and Human Services (item 24-55171)
• Receive and file a report from the City Health Officer (item 24-55172)
• Consider a letter proposing beach water hazard signage along city waterways (item 24-54387)
• Discuss Board goals and infrastructure (item 24-55174)

Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee

The Parks and Recreation Finance and Appeals Committee will approve the September meeting minutes and receive updates on damage, loss, theft, finance, and water issues. It will also discuss fee waiver requests submitted since September 12, 2024. Public comments are allowed on non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes of Sep 12, 2024 meeting (Item 24‑55047)
• Discuss fee waiver requests received Sep 12‑Oct 9, 2024 (Item 24‑55049)
• Receive update on damage, loss, and theft (Item 24‑55050)
• Receive update on finance and water matters (Item 24‑55051)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will consider approving meeting minutes, supporting a facility naming proposal, and authorizing a fee waiver for a National Guard competition. The body will also receive presentations on a downtown vision plan and a lawn-to-garden program.

• Approve minutes from September 12, 2024
• Support naming new Junior Lifeguard Facility after Pat Flynn and Dick Miller
• Authorize fee waiver not to exceed $355 for National Guard Best Warrior Competition
• Receive presentation on Downtown Shoreline area vision plan
• Receive presentation on Lawn to Garden program in Tidelands area

Marine Advisory Commission Finance Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Finance Committee will consider two items: approving the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting and receiving the Marine Bureau financial report. Both items are presented as recommendations for approval. No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes for Finance Committee meeting of April 11, 2024 (item 24-55017)
• Receive and file the Marine Bureau financial report (item 24-55018)

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will approve the minutes from its September 12 meeting. It will consider drafting and sending a letter to the mayor and city council about the accessibility of Long Beach Transit bus stops at Willow Springs Park and limited service to and from the Queen Mary. The commission will also receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees, discuss upcoming projects, and decide whether to create or dissolve committees. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the September 12, 2024 meeting (item 24-55135).
• Draft and send a letter to the mayor and city council about transit stop accessibility at Willow Springs Park and limited service to/from the Queen Mary (item 24-55137).
• Receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and consider creating or dissolving committees for upcoming projects (item 24-55138).

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will meet to receive presentations on police department processes and city offices. The body is also considering the approval of minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation on Long Beach Police Department, Internal Affairs Division Process
• Presentation on the Office of Equity
• Updates from the Office of Police Oversight
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) - CANCELLED

The Southeast Resource Recovery Facility Authority will vote on several recommendations, including approving the minutes from February 2024, authorizing a contract with TRC Solutions, Inc. for demolition planning and CE exemption filing, continuing counsel representation, and assuming existing vendor agreements with Covanta Long Beach. All items are presented for approval.

• Approve minutes of the February 15, 2024 SERRF Authority meeting (Item 24-55254)
• Authorize contract with TRC Solutions, Inc. for demolition planning and CE#24-150 exemption (Item 24-55255)
• Continue using Richard Anthony as representative counsel for SERRF JPA (Item 24-55256)
• Authorize execution of documents to assume existing agreements with Covanta Long Beach vendors (Item 24-55295)

Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee will approve the minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting and discuss the agenda for the October 17, 2024 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 PM at the Parks, Recreation and Marine Administration Office.

• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of October 17, 2024 meeting agenda
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting location: Parks, Recreation and Marine Administration Office

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will approve minutes from its August and September meetings. It will discuss the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Strategic Roadmap report and related recommendations. The body will also receive updates from the Ad Hoc committees, the City Attorney, and the Ethics Officer.

• Approve minutes for August 14, 2024 meeting (Item 24-55159)
• Approve minutes for September 11, 2024 meeting (Item 24-55160)
• Discuss Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Strategic Roadmap report (Item 24-55161)
• Receive and file City Attorney report on investigation (Item 24-55169)
• Receive monthly update from the Ethics Officer (Item 24-55168)

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Advisory Commission on Aging will approve the minutes from its September 11 meeting. It will receive and file a presentation on Veterans Affairs from the Community Engagement Partnership. It will also receive updates on the new Long Beach Senior Center meetings and Citywide Senior Programming. Finally, it will consider formally establishing a Senior Safe Home committee.

• Approve minutes for the September 11, 2024 meeting (Agenda item 24-55139)
• Receive and file a Veterans Affairs presentation from the Community Engagement Partnership (Agenda item 24-55140)
• Receive and file an update on new Long Beach Senior Center meetings (Agenda item 24-55142)
• Receive and file an update on Citywide Senior Programming from Recreation Superintendent (Agenda item 24-55143)
• Receive and file a formal establishment of a Senior Safe Home committee (Agenda item 24-55144)

Civil Service Commission - Cancelled

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024 was cancelled. The agenda listed a consent calendar of personnel actions, including exam results, retirements, resignations, transfers, and a permanent assignment. Regular agenda items included approval of several job bulletins, a reappointment of a Harbor Patrol Officer, a reduction of an eligible list, and the presentation of the Civil Service Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

• 24-55180 – approve examination results
• 24-55184 – approve permanent assignment for Sherine Brakat, Senior Accountant
• 24-55190 – approve reappointment of John Comer, Harbor Patrol Officer II
• 24-55191 – approve reduction of eligible list – Housing Specialist I‑III
• 24-55193 – receive and file presentation of the Civil Service Budget for FY 2025

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to review existing litigation. Five lawsuits are listed, including Donna Suits v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 23LBCV01014) and others. After the closed session, the public will have an opportunity for brief comments. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Review of Donna Suits v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 23LBCV01014
• Review of Maria Ann Torres v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 23LBCV00343
• Review of Joanne Varley v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 22STCV24580
• Review of Robert Ware v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 20STCV44216
• Review of Eva Vazquez Vallin v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 21STCV26668

City Council - Revised

The City Council is discussing an ordinance to enhance property owner compliance with code enforcement citations to prevent blight. The body is also reviewing several grant agreements for health services and homeless shelters, as well as various district-level donations.

• Proposed ordinance to ensure vacant lots and storefronts are kept secure
• Contracts for the City of Long Beach Tree Planting Program totaling up to $419,750
• Grant funding up to $2,190,000 for the Atlantic Bridge Community Year-Round Shelter
• Grant of $1,000,000 for the 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program
• Annual management fee of $502,136 for Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation lease

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Meeting

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board is meeting to review staff operations and representative reports. The board will consider a recommendation to pursue potential projects related to a CoC builds Notice of Funding Opportunity.

• Recommendation to approve CoC in pursuing potential projects for CoC builds Notice of Funding Opportunity
• Homeless Services Bureau Staff and Operations Update presentation by Paul Duncan
• HSAC Representative Report

The Long Beach Community Investment Company - Special Meeting

The board will consider three routine recommendations: filing the President’s Report, approving the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes, and authorizing a public hearing to gather comments on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing funding application. If approved, the hearing will allow community input on the HUD funding request. The meeting also includes a public comment period for non‑agenda items.

• 24-55206 – Recommendation to receive and file President’s Report.
• 24-55207 – Recommendation to approve minutes for the September 18, 2024 meeting.
• 24-55208 – Recommendation to conduct a public hearing on the HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing funding application.

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the Director’s Report and the minutes from the September 19 meeting. It will also vote on a recommendation to ask City Council to accept Exemption CE-24-135 and to adopt Zoning Code Amendment ZCA23-003 and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA24-004, which modify parking requirements for older buildings and certain non‑residential uses.

• 24-55116 – Recommendation to receive and file the Director’s Report (approve)
• 24-55117 – Recommendation to approve the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting (approve)
• 24-55118 – Recommendation to request City Council accept Exemption CE-24-135 and adopt ZCA23-003 and LCPA24-004 to change parking requirements

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider approving contracts for water well equipment and truck service bodies, along with routine financial and personnel actions.

• Award contract for water well equipment at Alamitos 9A and 14 wells (up to $6,851,086)
• Award contract for 40 truck service bodies (up to $1,552,900)
• Approve General Manager appointment and compensation terms
• Approve Transfer of Funds for October 3, 2024
• Approve September 19, 2024 Board meeting minutes

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee will consider a recommendation to approve the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting. It will also consider a recommendation to discuss and review agenda items for its October 10, 2024 meeting. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items, with each speaker limited to three minutes.

• Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Marine Advisory Commission Committee meeting of Thursday, September 5, 2024 (Item 24-54993).
• Recommendation to discuss and review Marine Advisory Commission agenda items for Thursday, October 10, 2024 (Item 24-54994).

Equity and Human Relations Commission - Revised

The Commission will discuss the expertise of its members in relation to the EHRC's mission and two-year Roadmap. The body will also receive reports from the Office of Equity and current Ad Hoc Committees.

• Discussion of Commissioners' expertise and interest regarding the EHRC mission and two-year Roadmap
• Presentation from the Office of Equity on capacity-building efforts to advance racial equity
• Report from current Ad Hoc Committees and potential action to dissolve or create new committees
• Monthly update from the Office of Equity

Homeless Services Advisory Committee-Cancelled

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024 at 200 W. Broadway was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, none of the agenda items—including approval of minutes, filing of reports, and election of a Continuum of Care representative—were acted upon. No public comment or announcements were held.

• Item 24-55082 – Recommendation to approve minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting
• Item 24-55083 – Recommendation to receive and file the Brown Act and Roberts Rules presentation
• Item 24-55085 – Recommendation to receive updates from the Mayor’s Fund and Policy Subcommittee and the Continuum of Care HSAC representative
• Item 24-55086 – Recommendation to elect and approve a Continuum of Care HSAC representative
• Item 24-55090 – Recommendation to continue discussion on the City Response to Grants Pass V. Johnson Decision

Economic Development Commission

The Long Beach Economic Development Commission will consider a recommendation to approve the minutes from its August 7, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file a presentation on digital equity and inclusion, an update on the Revolving Loan Fund and Grow America Fund, and a calendar of anticipated focus areas. The commission will recognize Commissioners Cohn, Larkins, and Suarez for their service. A public comment period will follow the agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting (Item 24-55057)
• Receive and file presentation on City digital equity and inclusion efforts (Item 24-55058)
• Receive and file update on the Revolving Loan Fund and Grow America Fund (Item 24-55059)
• Receive and file calendar of anticipated focus areas (Item 24-55060)
• Recognize Commissioners Cohn, Larkins, and Suarez for their service (Item 24-55061)

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board - Special Meeting

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board is meeting to consider a recommendation regarding the 2024-2025 New Projects Request for Proposals applications. The board will decide whether to approve the review and approval of these applications.

• Review and approval of 2024-2025 Continuum of Care New Projects Request for Proposals applications

City Council - Revised

The City Council will review a consent calendar featuring multiple requests for district priority fund contributions to local events and organizations. The body is also deciding on several workers' compensation settlements and service contracts for city maintenance.

• Contract with Specialized Elevator Services, LLC for elevator maintenance not to exceed $420,000
• Contract with Fire Apparatus Solutions, Inc. for fire engine parts and repair up to $220,000
• Workers' compensation payments including $122,742.50 for Jason Sheffield and $115,000 for Leonard Kim
• District priority fund allocations for events including Dia de los Muertos and Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
• Resolution recognizing National Banned Books Week

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider approving personnel actions, including the approval of examination results, retirements, resignations, and the extension of eligible lists. The body will also vote on appointing new employees and approving the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approve examination results and removal of names from eligible lists
• Approve retirements and resignations
• Approve extension of expiring eligible lists
• Approve minutes from September 11, 2024 meeting
• Approve provisional appointments for Development Project Manager and License Inspectors

Commission for Women and Girls

The Commission will receive presentations on human trafficking services and the body's own advisory authority. Members will also consider adopting community agreements and fixed meeting hours.

• Presentation from The Long Beach Human Trafficking Task Force
• Presentation from the City Attorney’s Office regarding the Commission's advisory authority
• Updates from the Office of Equity
• Proposal to adopt Community Agreements for meetings
• Proposal to establish meeting hours from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission is meeting to review its 2024 topics and receive a presentation on Digital Equity and Inclusion. The body will also consider the establishment or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Review of the Commission's 2024 topics
• Presentation on Digital Equity and Inclusion Overview
• Consideration of establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees

Civil Service Commission - Cancelled

The Civil Service Commission will consider a series of personnel actions, including approving examination results, retirements, resignations, and extensions of eligible lists. It will also vote on the minutes from the September 11 meeting, selective certification for Administrative Analyst I‑IV, and a provisional appointment of Joseph Rodriguez‑Jozwiak as Development Project Manager. Additional items address a probationary period revision, use of classified vacancies for talent retention, and filing of manager reports.

• Approve examination results (item 24-54992)
• Approve retirements (item 24-54994)
• Approve provisional appointment of Joseph Rodriguez‑Jozwiak, Development Project Manager (item 24-55001)
• Approve revision of probationary period for Special Services Officer (item 24-55006)
• Approve use of classified vacancies for Long Beach Recovery Act talent retention (item 24-55003)

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will consider five items: filing the Director’s Report, approving July 30 meeting minutes, appointing a member to the Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Trust Board, approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for a small addition to a historic home in Rose Park, and receiving a training on certificate procedures. Each recommendation is presented with a suggested action to approve.

• 24-54949 – File Director’s Report
• 24-54950 – Approve minutes from July 30, 2024 meeting
• 24-54292 – Appoint a member to the Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Trust Board
• 24-54951 – Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for a 105‑sq‑ft addition at 792 Gladys Avenue, Rose Park (R‑2‑N Zone)
• 24-54952 – Receive and file training on certificates of appropriateness

Climate, Environment, and Coastal Protection Committee

The Climate, Environment, and Coastal Protection Committee will meet to receive presentations on two city initiatives. The body will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting.

• Presentation on the Lawn to Garden program
• Presentation on the Terminal Island Freeway Transition Plan
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee

The Mayor's Fund Subcommittee is meeting to review and edit administrative documents. The body will discuss standard operating procedures for new applicants and public-facing communications.

• Review and edit of Mayor’s Fund Standard operating procedures (SOP) for new applicants
• Review and edit of the Mayor’s Fund utilities bill flyer
• Review and edit of the draft notice for the Mayor’s Fund organization for the press telegram
• Receipt and filing of the Mayor’s Fund Update

Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission is meeting to elect officers and approve several administrative recommendations. The body will consider agreements regarding infrastructure protection and legal services.

• Agreement with Caltrans to protect a 6” natural gas line during road construction on Katella Avenue near the I-605 Freeway
• Legal services contract with Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. not to exceed $100,000 annually for three years
• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Closed session regarding the appointment of the General Manager

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to receive reports on airport sustainability and historical displays. Other agenda items include staff reports and a business partner spotlight.

• Report from the Historical Society of Long Beach on historical displays and interpretation
• Sustainability Committee report on air quality, energy conservation, water quality, and waste management
• LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation
• Monthly Airport Staff Reports for September 2024

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council to establish new regulations for adult-use cannabis delivery-only dispensaries. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive a director's report.

• Recommendation to approve minutes from September 5, 2024
• Recommendation to recommend City Council accept environmental exemption CE-24-133
• Recommendation to recommend City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment ZCA24-001
• Recommendation to recommend City Council approve Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA24-002
• Recommendation to recommend City Council adopt new regulations for cannabis delivery-only dispensaries

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will review financial reports and program status updates. The body is discussing revenues, transit passes, and maintenance work within the district.

• Public Works financial report for periods ending July 31 and August 31, 2024
• Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for July and August 2024
• Conservation Corps of Long Beach work updates for July and August 2024
• Updates on the health of trees in the Belmont Shore Business District

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on three regular agenda items: approving the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting, approving fee waiver requests listed in Attachment A, and receiving the Director’s monthly highlights report for September 2024. The meeting also includes a public comment period for non‑agenda items and standard announcements before adjournment.

• Approve minutes for the August 15, 2024 meeting (Item 24-54609)
• Approve fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A (Item 24-54610)
• Receive and file the Director’s monthly highlights report for September 2024 (Item 24-54652)
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Announcements and adjournment

Commission on Youth and Families - Revised

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive several reports. These include updates from the Office of Youth Development and the We Create Community program.

• Recognition of the Teen Volunteer Program and participants
• Report from the Office of Youth Development
• We Create Community staff reports from July and August 2024
• Reports from current standing committees

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company will consider approving a $5,000,000 loan to Century Affordable Development, Inc., for the acquisition of a property at 1401 Long Beach Blvd. The body will also vote on awarding up to $700,000 in CHDO funds to NuPhilly Community Development Corporation and up to $5,000,000 in HOME funds to Linc Housing Corporation for affordable housing projects.

• Approve $5,000,000 loan to Century Affordable Development for 1401 Long Beach Blvd
• Award up to $700,000 CHDO funds to NuPhilly Community Development Corporation
• Award up to $5,000,000 HOME funds to Linc Housing Corporation
• Approve minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting
• Receive President's Report

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will approve the minutes from its April 16, 2024 meeting. It will also recommend receiving Charter Commission appointments as required by the City Charter and Municipal Code, and forward that recommendation to the City Council for approval.

• Approve minutes for the April 16, 2024 meeting (Agenda item 24-54957)
• Recommend receipt of Charter Commission appointments and forward to City Council (Agenda item 24-54958)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to review existing workers’ compensation claims, including those of Bradley Dinsdale, Maricela Gray, Leonard Kim, Jason Sheffield and David Shetland. The committee will also discuss an anticipated workers’ compensation claim for Miguel Rosales. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review existing workers’ compensation claim of Bradley Dinsdale (ADJ15750720)
• Review existing workers’ compensation claim of Maricela Gray (ADJ12248955)
• Review existing workers’ compensation claims of Leonard Kim (ADJ14558760; ADJ11532951; ADJ11532952; ADJ10502940; ADJ7459997)
• Review existing workers’ compensation claim of Jason Sheffield (ADJ1770444)
• Review existing workers’ compensation claims of David Shetland (ADJ10830329; ADJ16088350) and anticipated claim of Miguel Rosales (Claim No. 20222901)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session. The body will discuss the initiation of litigation regarding two matters.

• Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9 (two matters)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a series of appropriations and contract authorizations, including funding for community events, a Pride Day resolution, and several equipment purchases. The most significant item is the award of a contract to Pardess Air for the Mark Twain Library Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project, capped at $662,400. The council will also vote on a contract for the First‑Time Homebuyer Assistance portal and a maintenance agreement for fire station alert systems.

• Approve $552,000 contract (up to $662,400 with contingency) for Mark Twain Library energy efficiency upgrades
• Authorize up to $216,000 annual contract with Geocko dba FORWARD for First‑Time Homebuyer portal maintenance
• Approve $115,000 (plus 15% contingency) contract with Westnet Holding for fire station alert system maintenance
• Adopt resolution recognizing September 8 as “908 Day” to celebrate Pride in Long Beach
• Authorize $22,157 purchase of a Multiquip mobile generator and trailer

Board of Examiners Appeals and Condemnation - Cancelled

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, none of the listed agenda items—including approval of May 20 minutes, filing of the Manager’s Report, and presentations from Neighborhood Services and Code Enforcement—were acted upon. No decisions or votes were taken at this meeting.

• Approve minutes from the May 20, 2024 Board of Examiners meeting (item 24-54898)
• Receive and file the Manager’s Report (item 24-54899)
• Receive and file a Neighborhood Services Bureau presentation (item 24-54900)
• Receive and file a Code Enforcement processes and programs presentation (item 24-54901)
• Chair and Vice Chair election

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will consider routine recommendations to approve the minutes from the August 9, 2024 meeting, receive and file reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer, and receive an update on the city’s legislative agenda. It will also consider a recommendation to submit a letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting beach water hazard signage along city waterways and discuss board goals and infrastructure.

• Approve minutes from the Board meeting on August 9, 2024 (Agenda item 24-54787).
• Approve receipt and filing of the Director of Health and Human Services report (24-54788).
• Approve receipt and filing of the City Health Officer report (24-54789).
• Approve receipt and filing of an update on the City’s legislative agenda (24-54790).
• Approve recommendation to submit a letter to the Mayor and City Council proposing beach water hazard signage (24-54387).

Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee will consider approval of the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss fee waiver requests received between August 8 and September 11, 2024. The committee will also receive updates on damage, loss, theft, and on finance and water matters for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine.

• Approve minutes of the August 8, 2024 meeting (Agenda item 24-54591)
• Discuss fee waiver requests received Aug 8–Sep 11, 2024 (Agenda item 24-54592)
• Receive update on damage, loss, and theft (Agenda item 24-54593)
• Receive update on finance and water (Agenda item 24-54594)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will review minutes, receive presentations on Marina Green parking and Bluff Park Bluffs, and discuss a proposed FY25 slip fee increase. The body will also consider changing its regular meeting time and date.

• Receive presentation on Marina Green parking lot
• Receive presentation on Bluff Park Bluffs
• Recommend support for FY25 Slip Fee Increase
• Discuss LBMC 16.08.650 (B) Marine Stadium West
• Continue discussion on regular meeting time and date

Marine Advisory Commission Tidelands Capital Projects Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to review minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting and receive a committee report.

• Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receipt and filing of the Tidelands Capital Projects Committee report

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will consider four recommendations. It will vote to approve the minutes from its July 11 meeting and to receive and file reports from Asian & Pacific Islanders with Disabilities California, multiple Ad Hoc Committees, and the Executive Committee. Public comment will follow the agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the July 11, 2024 Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities meeting (Item 24-54809)
• Receive and file a report from Asian & Pacific Islanders with Disabilities California on the All of Us Research Program (Item 24-54810)
• Receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees, including Disability Data and Community Survey, Air Travelers with Disabilities Panel Discussion 2024, Mentor Day 2024, LB Homeless Shelter Tours 2024, Disability Disclosure Social Media Campaign for Youth 2024, and Access Mapping (Item 24-54811)
• Receive and file a report from the Executive Committee (Item 24-54814)

Utilities Commission - Closed Session

The Long Beach Public Utilities Commission will hold a closed‑session vote to appoint a General Manager, as required by California Government Code Section 54957 and the city charter. The appointment is listed as agenda item 24‑54920. No other business is listed for discussion.

• Appointment of General Manager (agenda item 24‑54920)

Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee will review the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting and discuss the agenda for the September 19, 2024 meeting. The body will also hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Approval of August 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of September 19, 2024 meeting agenda
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Commission on Youth and Families Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a recommendation to receive and file a discussion on agenda items for the September 18, 2024 Commission on Youth and Families meeting. If approved, the discussion will be recorded for the next meeting. The meeting also includes a public comment period for non‑agenda items.

• Recommendation 24-54842: receive and file a discussion on agenda items for the September 18, 2024 meeting

Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Commission will approve minutes from the June 12 meeting and consider several upcoming events, including the Veteran Stand Down on October 16, the Beach Streets/Veterans Day Celebration on November 9, and the Lone Sailor Commemoration on October 13. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items. The meeting concludes with announcements and adjournment.

• Approve minutes for the June 12, 2024 Veterans Affairs Commission meeting (Item 24-54795)
• Discuss Long Beach Veteran Stand Down scheduled for October 16, 2024 (Item 24-54798)
• Discuss Beach Streets/Veterans Day Celebration scheduled for November 9, 2024 (Item 24-54799)
• Discuss Lone Sailor Commemoration scheduled for October 13, 2024 (Item 24-54800)
• Public comment on non‑agenda items

Ethics Commission

The Long Beach Ethics Commission will approve the minutes from its August 14, 2024 meeting and receive several reports and updates. Items include a final Strategic Roadmap report from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, conflict‑of‑interest amendments for the 2024 Biennial Review, and feedback on a draft Ethics Ordinance. The commission will also rename an Ad Hoc Committee and consider creating, dissolving, or reauthorizing Ad Hoc Committees. Public comment will be allowed.

• Approve minutes for the Ethics Commission meeting of August 14, 2024 (Item 24-54855)
• Receive and file the final Strategic Roadmap report from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (Item 24-54856)
• Receive and file COI amendments from City Clerk for the 2024 Biennial Review (Item 24-54857)
• Provide feedback to the Ad Hoc Committee on Updated Policies regarding the draft Ethics Ordinance (Item 24-54859)
• Rename the Ad Hoc Committee on the Authority of the Commission to the Ad Hoc Committee on Commission Responsibilities (Item 24-54862)

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Advisory Commission on Aging will approve the minutes from its August 13 meeting. It will receive and file an update on the new Senior Center presented by City Director Brent Dennis. The commission will also receive and file a presentation on the Go Long Beach app by Behrang Abadi and a refresher on the Brown Act by Deputy City Attorney Atoy Wilson. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the August 13, 2024 meeting (Item 24-54792)
• Receive and file update on the new Senior Center from Director Brent Dennis (Item 24-54794)
• Receive and file presentation on the Go Long Beach app by Behrang Abadi (Item 24-54793)
• Receive and file Brown Act refresher from Deputy City Attorney Atoy Wilson (Item 24-54795)

Civil Service Commission

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will vote on a consent calendar that includes approval of examination results, retirements, resignations, and permanent assignments for several Gas Construction Worker III positions. It will also consider regular agenda items such as approving the August 28 meeting minutes, job bulletins for a Parking Control Supervisor and a Plan Checker, a reappointment of a civil engineer, and an extension of a planner's probationary period. Public comment will be offered before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve examination results (Item 24-54846)
• Approve retirements (Item 24-54847)
• Approve resignations (Item 24-54848)
• Approve permanent assignments for Gas Construction Worker III positions (Items 24-54850 to 24-54853)
• Approve job bulletin for Parking Control Supervisor (Item 24-54854)

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Meeting

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board will approve minutes from the July meeting, discuss board applicants, and receive updates on the 2024-2025 Homeless Services Bureau operations. The body will also vote on the 2024 Reallocation Policy and discuss a memorandum regarding the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision.

• Approve minutes from July 09, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and vote on CoC Board applicants
• Approve 2024 Reallocation Policy
• Receive Homeless Services Bureau Staff and Operations Update
• Discuss memorandum on Grants Pass v. Johnson decision

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and approve a series of health‑related contracts and grant agreements, including funding for rapid rehousing, pedestrian safety, distracted‑driving education, and a TB emergency continuation. The council will also consider a contract amendment for a legal representation matter and an easement for street improvements.

• Adopt FY 2025 budget (Attachment A) – Citywide
• Approve $346,500 grant for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiative (Walk and Roll Long Beach)
• Approve $275,000 grant for Distracted Driving Education
• Approve $310,000 grant for Drug‑Impaired Driving mitigation
• Authorize $150,000 contract with Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse for harm‑reduction services

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss the city's existing litigation, specifically the Tina Ramos v. City of Long Beach case (Los Angeles Superior Court No. 22STCV15580). The discussion is conducted under California Government Code Section 54956.9. No other agenda items are listed for this special meeting.

• Existing litigation conference with legal counsel – Tina Ramos v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 22STCV15580)

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority will vote to approve the minutes from its August 13 meeting. It will also receive and file the June 2024 financial and operational performance reports. A public comment period is provided for non‑agenda items.

• Item 1: Approve minutes for the August 13, 2024 Housing Authority meeting (24-54846)
• Item 2: Receive and file Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Reports for June 2024 (24-54847)
• Public comment: Residents may address the Authority on non‑agenda items

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will consider four routine items. It will vote to approve the September 3 meeting minutes, receive and file Mayor Rex Richardson’s FY 25 budget recommendations, receive a list of follow‑up items from prior budget hearings, and forward the committee’s FY 25 budget recommendations to the City Council.

• Approve minutes for the Budget Oversight Committee meeting of September 3, 2024 (Item 24-54815).
• Receive and file Mayor Rex Richardson’s FY 25 budget recommendations (Item 24-54816).
• Receive and file a list of follow‑up items from the Budget Hearings and/or Budget Oversight Committee meetings (Item 24-54817).
• Forward the Budget Oversight Committee’s FY 25 budget recommendations for Council consideration (Item 24-54818).

Utilities Commission - Closed Session

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider the appointment of a General Manager under California Government Code and the city charter. Public comment will be allowed, with each speaker limited to three minutes. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at 1800 East Wardlow Road.

• Item 24-54870: Appointment of General Manager (closed session)
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Call to order, roll call, and adjournment

Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee Committee

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss city responses to the Grants Pass V. Johnson decision and a Public Works presentation on clean sweeps. The body will also review policy recommendations for the 2024-2025 period to be sent to City Council.

• Discussion of the August 12, 2024, memorandum regarding the City Response to Grants Pass V. Johnson Decision
• Discussion of the Clean Sweeps Public Works presentation
• Review of HSAC 2024-2025 Policy Recommendations to City Council

Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission is meeting to approve fund transfers and the retirement of unused inventory. The body will consider releasing AB 32 Cap-and-Trade Program revenues for greenhouse gas reducing projects. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the appointment of the General Manager.

• Authorization to release Fiscal Year 2025 AB 32 Cap-and-Trade Program revenues for greenhouse gas reducing projects
• Approval of Transfer of Funds for September 5, 2024
• Approval of Retirement Order Nos. 6179 and 6180 for unused inventory items
• Closed session regarding the appointment of the General Manager

Golf Advisory Committee

The Golf Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting and receive oral updates from City Golf Operations and American Golf. It will vote to create a Golf Operations Manual Ad Hoc Committee and a Capital Improvement Projects Ad Hoc Committee, and will consider dissolving the existing GAC Subcommittees. The meeting also includes election of a chair and vice chair and a period for public comment.

• Approve minutes for the June 6, 2024 Golf Advisory Committee meeting (Item 24-54771)
• Receive and file City Golf Operations oral updates (Item 24-54772)
• Receive and file American Golf oral updates on courses and capital projects (Item 24-54775)
• Create Golf Operations Manual Ad Hoc Committee and Capital Improvement Projects Ad Hoc Committee; consider dissolving GAC Subcommittees (Item 24-54777)
• Election of chair and vice chair

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will consider three agenda items: a recommendation to receive and file the Director’s Report (item 24-54791), a recommendation to approve the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting (item 24-54792), and a recommendation to adopt findings and approve a Site Plan Review and Local Coastal Development Permit for a new 75‑unit building and adaptive reuse of an existing 14‑story office into 200 residential units at 400 Oceangate. The commission is asked to approve the recommendation for the project. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items.

• 24-54791 – Recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report
• 24-54792 – Recommendation to approve minutes of the August 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• 24-54793 – Recommendation to adopt CEQA findings and approve Site Plan Review (SPR 23-122) and Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP23-075) for a 75‑unit building and adaptive reuse of a 14‑story office into 200 residential units at 400 Oceangate, including 275 parking spaces and 31,211 sq ft of open space in the Downtown Shoreline Planned Development District

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee will vote to approve the minutes of its August 1, 2024 meeting. The committee will also discuss and review agenda items for its next meeting on September 12, 2024. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes for the August 1, 2024 meeting (Item 24-54612)
• Discuss and review agenda items for the September 12, 2024 meeting (Item 24-54613)
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will consider several recommendations, including approving meeting minutes and two Mayor’s Fund grant applications. The $10,000 grant to Prep ED Programs Inc. is a key funding decision. The committee will also receive and file reports and presentations from Public Works and Health Department staff.

• Approve minutes for the June 5, 2024 Homeless Services Advisory Committee meeting (Item 1).
• Approve $5,000 Mayor’s Fund application for Urban Social Services and Advocacy (Item 2).
• Approve $10,000 Mayor’s Fund application for Prep ED Programs Inc. (Item 3).
• Receive and file the Encampment Cleanup Protocols and Practices presentation by Jose Bedolla, Public Works Department (Item 4).
• Receive and file the Homeless Services Bureau Staff Operations and Updates Report by Paul Duncan, Health Department (Item 6).

City Council - Revised

The council will approve routine consent‑calendar appropriations that fund local events and charities. It will also consider major actions such as authorizing a $400,000 city match for a Mayor’s Fund grant, approving a $690,000 Sustainable Communities grant, and increasing contracts for real‑estate appraisal services by $300,000 and hazardous‑waste removal by $650,000.

• Approve $690,000 Sustainable Communities grant for Development Services (item 16)
• Authorize $400,000 city match for Mayor’s Fund Westside Promise grant (item 14)
• Increase real‑estate appraisal contract by $300,000, total not to exceed $1.2M (item 17)
• Increase hazardous‑waste removal contract by $650,000, total not to exceed $8,992,400 (item 18)
• Approve $25,000 appropriation for the 2024 Westside Festival (item 4)

As the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach is meeting to consider a draft amended payment schedule. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Draft Amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2024-2025B for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 18, 2024

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a presentation on revenue opportunities, including a proposed regional tax, for the November 2024 ballot.

• Approval of August 27, 2024, committee minutes
• Presentation on Grow Long Beach revenue opportunities
• Review of follow-up items from Budget Hearings

Technology and Innovation

The Technology and Innovation Commission will review guidance for Generative AI and a report from the Data Privacy Ad Hoc Committee. The body will also consider the establishment or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Presentation on Long Beach Generative AI Guidance v1.1 and Generative AI Use Case Registry
• Report from the Data Privacy Ad Hoc Committee
• Consideration of establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees
• Review of the Commission's 2024 topics

Commission for Women and Girls

The Commission for Women and Girls will meet to review community survey findings and receive updates from the Office of Equity. Members will also discuss the Commission's areas of expertise and a resolution regarding the Equal Rights Amendment.

• Presentation on Long Beach Women and Girls Community Survey Findings
• Discussion on American Bar Association’s Resolution supporting local adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment
• Updates from the Office of Equity
• Discussion on Commission areas of expertise and interests

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to act on recommendations regarding city employee staffing. The body will consider approvals for examination results, retirements, resignations, and specific personnel appointments.

• Provisional appointment of Monica Romero, Payroll/Personnel Assistant II
• Provisional appointment of Sunny Zia, Senior Program Manager – Harbor
• Reappointment of Jason McCullough, Water Treatment Operator III
• Extension of probationary period for Monserrat Escamilla, Special Services Officer III-Armed
• Reduction of eligible list for Community Services Assistant I-II

City Council Special Meeting - Revised

The City Council will conduct a budget hearing to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for Library Services and Community Development. The body will also consider several contract amendments and grant fund allocations.

• Budget hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (Community Development and Library Services)
• Increase aggregate contract for real estate economic analysis services by $500,000 to a total of $2,000,000
• Accept up to $552,786 in grant funding for the Family Preservation Program
• Increase annual contract for critical incident video services by $109,000 to a total of $144,000
• Protest of ABC License application for Taishi Hainan Chicken at 3426 East 4th Street

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will approve minutes from the August 20 meeting and receive reports on several topics. The key discussion is an overview of the Measure A infrastructure project, Elevate 28, and its future financial outlook. Additional items include a report from the Health Department's Crisis Response Team and a list of follow‑up items from prior budget hearings.

• Approve minutes from the August 20 Budget Oversight Committee meeting (Item 24-54616)
• Receive and file an overview of Measure A infrastructure project status, Elevate 28, and future financial outlook (Item 24-54617)
• Receive and file a report on the Health Department's Crisis Response Team (Item 24-54618)
• Receive and file a list of follow‑up items from prior Budget Hearings (Item 24-54619)

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee

The Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee will consider several routine recommendations. Items include approving the minutes from the July 29 meeting, receiving the latest fund update, discussing utility bill options and standard operating procedures for new applicants, and approving fund applications for Prep ED Programs Inc. and the (PATH) Family Commons Youth Program. The meeting also includes a public comment period and discussion of future agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the July 29, 2024 Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee meeting (24-54598)
• Approve receipt and filing of the Mayor’s Fund Update (24-54601)
• Approve application review for Prep ED Programs Inc. (24-54600)
• Approve application review for (PATH) Family Commons Youth Program (24-54604)
• Approve future agenda items (24-54605)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission Agenda - Cancelled

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission meeting was cancelled. The agenda listed routine items to receive and file minutes from the July 18 meeting, a Public Works financial report for the period ending July 31, 2024, a Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status, updates from the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, and tree health updates for the Belmont Shore Business District. No substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Receive and file minutes from the July 18, 2024 commission meeting (item 24-54455).
• Receive and file Long Beach Public Works financial report for period ending July 31, 2024 (item 24-54456).
• Receive Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for July 2024 (item 24-54457).
• Receive status updates on Conservation Corps of Long Beach work in Belmont Shore for July 2024 (item 24-54458).
• Receive updates on the health of trees along Belmont Shore Business District (item 24-54459).

Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its April 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file a staff presentation on extreme heat, air quality, and the Climate Action Plan, and will review the 2023 Annual Report before forwarding it to the City Council. The agenda also includes the election of a chair and vice chair, followed by a public comment period.

• Approve minutes for the April 25, 2024 commission meeting (Item 24-54582)
• Receive and file a staff presentation on extreme heat, air quality, and the Climate Action Plan (Item 24-54583)
• Review the 2023 Annual Report and forward it to City Council (Item 24-54584)
• Receive and file announcements and resources from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability (Item 24-54585)
• Election of commission chair and vice chair

Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee will consider five recommendations, all to receive and file various reports and updates related to Measure A. Items include approving past meeting minutes, reviewing a City Auditor presentation on Measure A fund usage, updating FY24 expenditures, status of infrastructure projects, and a staff presentation on the proposed FY25 budget. Each recommendation is for approval by the committee.

• Approve minutes for meetings on Nov 8 2023 and Mar 20 2024 (Item 24‑54576)
• Receive and file City Auditor presentation on Measure A fund review (Item 24‑54577)
• Receive and file update on FY 24 Measure A expenditures and revenues (Item 24‑54578)
• Receive and file status report on Measure A infrastructure projects and Facility Condition Assessment (Item 24‑54579)
• Receive and file staff presentation on Measure A use in the proposed FY 25 budget (Item 24‑54580)

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company will vote on three loan recommendations to fund affordable‑housing projects. The votes include a $550,000 increase for Century Affordable Development to build 90 veteran units at 2121 W. Williams Street, a $2,000,000 loan to Jamboree Housing for a development at 101 East Pacific Coast Highway, and up to $5,000,000 for Mercy Housing to create rental units at 300 Alamitos Avenue. The agenda also includes receiving the President’s Report and approving minutes from the June 5, 2024 special meeting. Public comment will be offered after the agenda items.

• $550,000 loan increase to Century Affordable Development for 90 veteran units at 2121 W. Williams Street
• $2,000,000 loan to Jamboree Housing Corporation for development at 101 East Pacific Coast Highway
• Loan of up to $5,000,000 to Mercy Housing California for affordable rentals at 300 Alamitos Avenue
• Recommendation to receive and file the President’s Report (item 24‑54563)
• Recommendation to approve minutes from the June 5, 2024 special meeting (item 24‑54564)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will approve the minutes from the August 13 meeting. It will receive and file presentations on the status of oil abandonment and structural reduction, and on the Tidelands Fund Group, both regarding their reliance on the General Fund and Tidelands Fund. The committee will also receive a list of follow‑up items from prior budget hearings.

• Approve minutes for the August 13 Budget Oversight Committee meeting (24‑54544)
• Receive and file presentation on oil abandonment and revenue strategy (24‑54546)
• Receive and file presentation on Tidelands Fund Group overview (24‑54548)
• Receive and file list of follow‑up items from budget hearings (24‑54547)

Utilities Commission - Prop 218 Public Hearing

The Long Beach Board of Public Utilities Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider Proposition 218 protests against proposed water and sewer rate increases for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The board will receive public comment and, if no majority protest is received, will conclude the hearing.

• Public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increase for FY 2024-2025
• Receiving public comment pursuant to Proposition 218
• Receiving supporting documentation into the record

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider approving contracts for security services, heavy equipment, and utility supplies. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and authorize the General Manager to execute various agreements.

• Authorize contract with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for up to $1,010,000 annually
• Award contract to Sonsray Machinery, LLC for two backhoe loaders not to exceed $375,000
• Authorize contract with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for workplace solutions up to $200,000 annually
• Authorize contract with Core & Main LP for resilient seated gate valves not to exceed $325,000
• Authorize contract amendment with Independent Electric Supply, LLC increasing amount by $450,000

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will consider several items, including a categorical exemption and site plan for a new self‑storage facility at 1700 Santa Fe Avenue. The proposal would convert about 2,854 sq ft of office space and add a new 112,978 sq ft building on a 1.03‑acre lot in the Industrial General (IG) Zoning District. The commission will also review the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan conformity and hold a study session on possible changes to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Routine items such as the Director’s Report and approval of the August 1 meeting minutes will also be voted on.

• Approve Categorical Exemption CE-24-101, Site Plan Review SPR24-052 and Conditional Use Permit CUP24-007 for self‑storage at 1700 Santa Fe Ave (112,978 sq ft on 1.03 acre, IG District 7)
• Find FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program projects in conformity with the General Plan (citywide)
• Receive and file a study session on potential updates to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (citywide)
• Receive and file Director’s Report (item 24-54546)
• Approve minutes for the August 1, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (item 24-54547)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission will consider four agenda items. It will approve the minutes from the July 18 meeting, review fee waiver requests, adopt a resolution that amends fees for parks and recreation programs and facility use for Fiscal Year 2025, and receive the Director’s monthly highlights report. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the July 18, 2024 meeting (Item 24-54365)
• Approve fee waiver requests as outlined in Attachment “A” (Item 24-54366)
• Adopt a resolution amending fees for parks and recreation programs and facility use for FY 2025 (Item 24-54405)
• Receive and file the Director’s monthly highlights report for August 2024 (Item 24-54409)

Civil Service Commission

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider and vote on a range of personnel actions, including approvals of exam results, retirements, resignations, transfers, and extensions of probationary periods for several officers. It will also approve bulletin postings for Painter I‑II and Laboratory Analyst I‑III positions. A key item is the recommendation to approve and adopt a new classification specification for Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner I‑III. The agenda includes a closed‑session item to evaluate the Executive Director’s performance.

• Recommendation to approve and adopt new classification specification – Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner I‑III (item 8)
• Recommendation for reappointment of resigned employee – Eric Barich, Police Officer (item 9)
• Recommendations to extend probationary periods for Brandon Fahey, Victor Islas, Bryant Monzon, Moises Gomez, and Franklin Virula Grijalva (items 10‑14)
• Recommendation to approve bulletin – Painter I‑II (item 6)
• Recommendation to approve bulletin – Laboratory Analyst I‑III (item 7)

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Advisory Commission on Aging will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a report on Citywide Senior Programming. The session includes an opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Update on Citywide Senior Programming from Recreation Superintendent Heidi Mazas
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Ethics Commission

The Long Beach Ethics Commission will review and vote on several recommendations, including updates to the draft lobbyist ordinance and related policy amendments. The body will also receive updates on the Public Records Act program, conflict‑of‑interest amendments, and the draft ethics ordinance. Additional items include authorizing a public service announcement and filing routine updates from the Ethics Officer and Ad Hoc committees.

• Approve minutes from the July 10, 2024 Ethics Commission meeting (24‑54514)
• Approve receipt and filing of a presentation updating the Public Records Act Program (24‑54515)
• Approve receipt and filing of Conflict of Interest amendments for the 2024 Biennial Review (24‑54516)
• Approve discussion and action on draft recommendations to amend the city’s lobbyist ordinance (24‑54520)
• Approve receipt and filing of a monthly update from the Ethics Officer (24‑54524)

City Council Special Meeting - Revised

The City Council will review several contracts for city services and infrastructure. The body is also considering various small-dollar appropriations for district-specific community events and organizations.

• Purchase of an EVI Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) trailer for up to $939,002
• Consulting contracts for General Plan Open Space and Recreation Element update up to $700,000
• Legal services contract amendment with Keesal, Young & Logan up to $427,000
• Development Impact Fee Nexus Study contract with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. up to $198,000
• Temporary street and alley closures for the 2024 Coastal Country Jam (Sept 20-23)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation. The matters include Gregory Lee et al. v. Amelco Corporation, Leolyn Boyer v. City of Long Beach, and Eva Vazquez Vallin v. City of Long Beach. No decisions are noted; the session is for legal review.

• Gregory Lee et al. v. Amelco Corp., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV29940
• Leolyn Boyer v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21761
• Eva Vazquez Vallin v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV26668

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority will approve minutes from June and May, receive financial reports, and authorize accepting up to $675,224 for the Homeless Incentive Program. The body will also designate a new Deputy Executive Director.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting
• Receive and file Financial and Operational Performance Reports for April and May 2024
• Authorize accepting up to $675,224 from County of Los Angeles for Homeless Incentive Program
• Designate Anna Topolewski as Deputy Executive Director effective August 14, 2024

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will approve the minutes from the August 6 meeting. It will receive and file updates on General Fund revenues and the FY 24 Mid‑Year Performance Report. The committee will also review a presentation on Grow Long Beach and its revenue opportunities for the November 2024 ballot. Finally, it will receive a list of follow‑up items from prior budget hearings.

• Approve minutes for the August 6, 2024 Budget Oversight Committee meeting (Item 24‑54472)
• Receive and file an update on General Fund revenues, including property tax, sales, UUT, TOT, and cannabis (Item 24‑54474)
• Receive and file the FY 24 Mid‑Year Performance Report highlights and FY 25 budget drivers (Item 24‑54475)
• Receive and file a Grow Long Beach presentation and revenue opportunities for the November 2024 ballot (Item 24‑54476)
• Receive and file a list of follow‑up items from budget hearings (Item 24‑54477)

Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee Committee

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss policy recommendations and a Public Works presentation on clean sweeps. The body will also review the strategic planning process and approve minutes from June 10, 2024.

• Discussion of HSAC 2024-2025 Policy Recommendation
• Discussion of Clean Sweeps Public Work presentation
• Discussion of the Strategic planning process
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will meet to review departmental reports and the 2023 Annual Report. The board is also considering a proposal to the Mayor and City Council regarding water hazard signage.

• Proposal to install beach water hazard signage along City waterways
• Review and approval of the 2023 Board of Health Annual Report
• Update on the City’s legislative agenda
• Discussion on Board Goals and Infrastructure

Marine Advisory Commission Marine and Beach Maintenance/Operations Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to review minutes from a previous meeting and receive committee reports.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receipt and filing of Committee reports

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission is meeting to review administrative reports and a specific request for a memorial bench. The body will also receive updates from the Manager and various committees.

• Recommendation to replace a standard bench with a memorial bench for Lori Steiner Reed in Colorado Lagoon
• Review of Ad Hoc committee letter regarding 'Point of Historical Interest' designation in Downtown Tidelands

Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee

The Finance and Appeals Committee will approve the July meeting minutes, receive updates on department damage and finance matters, and consider fee waiver requests submitted between July 11 and August 7, 2024. No decisions on contracts or new ordinances are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting (Item 24-54354)
• Discuss fee waiver requests received July 11 – August 7, 2024 (Item 24-54356)
• Receive update on damage, loss, and theft for Parks, Recreation and Marine (Item 24-54357)
• Receive update on finance and water matters for Parks, Recreation and Marine (Item 24-54358)

Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its July 11, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss and approve the agenda for the full Commission meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the July 11, 2024 Executive Committee meeting (Item 24-54346)
• Discuss and approve the agenda for the August 15, 2024 Commission meeting (Item 24-54349)

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee

The Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee is meeting to consider loan recommendations for two local businesses. The body will also review minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed $99,000 revolving loan for The TLC Interpreting & Translation Services, Inc. at 6444 East Spring Street #820
• Proposed $99,000 revolving loan for Braven Agency at 2991 Chestnut Avenue

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will receive presentations on updates to Long Beach Municipal Code Section 2.18 and the 2024 EHRC Budget. The body will also discuss community engagement and the status of its Ad Hoc Committees.

• Updates to Long Beach Municipal Code Section 2.18
• 2024 EHRC Budget recommendations
• Discussion on future community engagement opportunities
• Review and potential action on the creation or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to approve minutes from June, receive updates on the Grow Long Beach Initiative, and hold an election for Chair and Vice Chair positions.

• Approval of June 5, 2024, minutes
• Update on Economic Development Blueprint and Grow Long Beach Initiative
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Election for Chair and Vice Chair
• Executive Director’s Report

Homeless Services Advisory Committee- Cancelled

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The agenda had listed items such as approving the June 5 meeting minutes, approving a $5,000 Mayor's Fund application, and receiving several reports and presentations related to homeless services. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approve minutes for June 5, 2024 meeting (Item 24-54291)
• Approve Mayor's Fund application for Urban Social Services and Advocacy ($5,000) (Item 24-54413)
• Receive and file Encampment Cleanup Protocols presentation (Item 24-54292)
• Receive and file 2024 Point in Time (PIT) Count presentation (Item 24-54296)
• Receive and file Homeless Services Bureau Staff Operations and Updates Report (Item 24-54297)

City Council Special Meeting - Revised

The council will consider a $2,130,600 agreement with Los Angeles County to fund the Youth@Work Program, providing CalWORKs and other assistance to local youth. It will also vote on several budget transfers to fund community events and a $155,000 increase to the city auditor’s KPMG contract. Additional items include approvals for workers’ compensation payments and record destruction resolutions.

• Approve $2,130,600 Youth@Work Program grant with Los Angeles County Economic Opportunity Department
• Increase KPMG audit contract by $155,000 to a maximum of $10,250,101
• Authorize multiple workers’ compensation payments totaling $1,041,577.50
• Approve budget transfers totaling $22,300 to support local festivals and community groups
• Adopt specifications and award a $148,000 contract for the Climate Action Accelerator Resource Hub

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will approve the minutes from its January 23, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file a staff presentation on proposed legislation addressing retail theft, drug use, and smash‑and‑grab crimes, and will gather the committee’s input. The committee will also receive and file a staff presentation on Proposition 4, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, and forward its recommendations to City Council.

• Approve minutes for Jan 23, 2024 Intergovernmental Affairs Committee meeting (Agenda item 24‑54397).
• Receive and file staff presentation on proposed legislation related to retail theft, drug use, and “smash and grab” crimes (Agenda item 24‑54398).
• Receive and file staff presentation on Proposition 4, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Agenda item 24‑54399).

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the prior meeting minutes and receipt of several informational reports. Items include an overview of budget engagement and educational opportunities, an update on the Long Beach Recovery Act programming, funding status, and sunsetting (including Safe Passage), and a review of General Fund revenue sources such as property tax, sales tax, utility user tax, transient occupancy tax, and cannabis. The committee will vote to approve recommendations to receive and file these documents.

• Approve minutes for the August 29, 2023 meeting (Item 24-54417)
• Receive and file overview of budget engagement and educational opportunities (Item 24-54418)
• Receive and file update on Long Beach Recovery Act programming, funding status, and sunsetting, inclusive of Safe Passage (Item 24-54419)
• Receive and file overview of General Fund revenues, including property tax, sales tax, utility user tax, transient occupancy tax, and cannabis (Item 24-54420)

Marine Advisory Committee Executive Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and review agenda items for the Marine Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for August 8, 2024.

• Approval of July 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of August 8, 2024 Marine Advisory Commission agenda items

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several recommendations, including filing the Director’s Report and approving July meeting minutes. The key items are two rezoning proposals: one for corridors north of Del Amo Boulevard in North Long Beach and another for central corridors bounded by Magnolia Avenue, Pacific Coast Highway, 10th Street, and Ximeno Avenue. Both proposals request City Council adopt ordinances to amend Title 22 zoning districts and certify related environmental addenda.

• Approve recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (24-54336)
• Approve minutes for July 18, 2024 meeting (24-54337)
• Approve rezoning of a portion of right-of-way at 2111 West 14th Street (24-54338)
• Recommend City Council adopt ordinances to amend Title 22 for new Neo‑Industrial and Multifamily districts in North Long Beach (24-54340)
• Recommend City Council adopt ordinances for rezoning central corridors bounded by Magnolia Ave, Pacific Coast Hwy, 10th St, and Ximeno Ave (24-54339)

Civil Service Commission

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider several personnel actions, including approval of examination results, removal of a name from an eligible list, resignations, extensions of eligible lists, and permanent assignments for two employees. It will also approve multiple job bulletins for positions such as Senior Civil Engineer and Transportation Planner. A discussion will be held on adopting an open letter regarding a proposed charter amendment. A closed‑session item will address the Executive Director’s performance evaluation.

• Approve examination results (Item 24-54328)
• Approve removal of name from eligible list (Item 24-54331)
• Approve permanent assignment for Brenda Soriano, Clerk Typist III (Item 24-54340)
• Approve bulletin for Senior Civil Engineer (Item 24-54335)
• Discussion on adopting open letter on the proposed charter amendment (Item 24-54348)

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will consider four recommendations: filing the Director’s Report, approving the March 26 meeting minutes, requesting City Council to designate three buildings as Historic Landmarks and to approve Mills Act contracts for 14 properties, and appointing a member to the Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Trust Board. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items. All recommendations are presented for approval.

• 24-54288 – Recommendation to receive and file the Director’s Report.
• 24-54289 – Recommendation to approve minutes of the March 26, 2024 meeting.
• 24-54291 – Request City Council designate 82 Rivo Alto Canal, 4210 California Avenue, and 4401 Myrtle Avenue as Historic Landmark buildings and approve Mills Act contracts for 14 properties across districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9.
• 24-54292 – Recommendation to appoint a member to the Long Beach Navy Memorial Heritage Trust Board.

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee

The Mayor's Fund Subcommittee will discuss fundraising strategies and utility bill envelopes. The body is also reviewing fund applications for Urban Social Services and Advocacy and Prep ED Programs Inc.

• Application review for Urban Social Services and Advocacy
• Application review for Prep ED Programs Inc.
• Discussion of Mayor's Fund utility bill envelopes and fundraising strategies

Commission for Women and Girls

The Commission for Women and Girls will meet to discuss participation in the Second Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair. Members will also consider a recommendation to the Mayor and City Council regarding a proclamation for National Women’s Equality Day.

• Participation in the Second Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair on August 26, 2024
• Proposed proclamation of August 26 as National Women’s Equality Day
• Presentation on the work of the Los Angeles County Commission for Women
• Discussion of sample Bylaws and Commission Bylaws
• Planning of prospective dates and times for a Commission Retreat

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on a leadership election for Chair and Vice Chair, approve the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting, consider fee waiver requests, decide on a special event permit for the Grape Expectations Gala at Lincoln Park on October 6, 2024, and receive the Director’s monthly highlights report for July 2024.

• Item 24-53997: Recommendation to hold an election for Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission.
• Item 24-54014: Recommendation to approve the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting.
• Item 24-54082: Recommendation to approve fee waiver requests as outlined in Attachment “A”.
• Item 24-54085: Recommendation to approve or deny Special Event Permit Application #25-019 for the Grape Expectations Gala at Lincoln Park on October 6, 2024.
• Item 24-54100: Recommendation to receive and file the Director’s monthly highlights report for July 2024.

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will vote to approve financial reports, a tree inspection contract, and a recommendation to the City Council to raise parking meter rates to $2.00 per hour. The body will also hold an election to appoint a new Vice-Chair.

• Recommendation to approve $2.00 per hour parking meter rate
• Recommendation to appoint new Commission Vice-Chair
• Recommendation to approve Conservation Corps of Long Beach Scope of Work
• Recommendation to approve arborist quote for tree inspection
• Recommendation to receive updates on gateway signage replacement

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider eight recommendations, all seeking board approval. Items include adopting specifications and authorizing agreements for chemicals and water‑treatment products totaling over $4 million, plus two service contracts worth up to $1.5 million and a construction‑management contract for the Alamitos Tank No. 22 rehabilitation. Each recommendation requests the General Manager’s authority to execute the agreements and any necessary amendments.

• Approve Specification UD‑24‑735 with Sterling Water Technologies LLC for Polymer Blend up to $1,090,085 for one year
• Approve Specification UD‑24‑736 with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. for Liquid Chlorine up to $1,025,000 for one year
• Approve Specification UD‑24‑737 with Univar Solutions USA Inc. for Liquid Caustic Soda up to $321,000 for one year
• Approve Specification UD‑24‑738 with California Water Technologies, L.L.C. for Ferric Chloride up to $484,800 for one year
• Award contracts for On‑Call Project Labor Agreement Administration and Compliance Monitoring Services to Order of Grace Compliance, LLC and Cumming Management Group, Inc. for up to $1,500,000 over two years

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will approve several routine items, including filing a service recognition for Commissioner Wayne Chaney Sr., adopting June meeting minutes, and filing staff and sustainability reports. The key action is establishing an ad‑hoc committee to recommend ways to increase attendance and sponsorship for the 2024 Festival of Flight, which will dissolve after the event.

• Approve recommendation to create an ad‑hoc Committee for the 2024 Festival of Flight attendance and sponsorship
• Approve recognition of service to the Commission for Commissioner Wayne Chaney Sr.
• Approve minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting
• File the LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation
• File the Sustainability Committee report on air quality, energy, water, and waste

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will review a recommendation to approve a large industrial warehouse project at 5910 Cherry Avenue and receive a presentation on the City's budget. The agenda also includes approvals for a yacht club remodel, a grocery store off-site alcohol sales permit, and a downtown daycare facility.

• Recommendation to approve 304,344-square-foot industrial warehouse at 5910 Cherry Avenue
• Recommendation to approve off-site alcohol sales permit for Sprouts Farmers Market at 4600 E. Pacific Coast Highway
• Recommendation to approve remodel and expansion of Long Beach Yacht Club building at 6201 Appian Way
• Recommendation to approve daycare facility for over 14 children at 1208-1250 Pacific Avenue
• Presentation on City budget and fiscal challenges

Commission on Youth and Families

The Commission will receive reports from the Office of Youth Development and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Members will also review the 2023 Annual Report and discuss the potential formation of new ad hoc committees.

• Presentation on park permitting from the Department of Parks and Recreation
• We Create Community staff reports from May and June 2024 and July 2024 Director’s Highlights
• Report from the Office of Youth Development
• Commission on Youth and Families 2023 Annual Report
• Discussion and potential action to form new ad hoc committees

Civil Service Commission

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider a consent calendar of routine personnel actions, including approval of examination results, retirements, resignations, and removal from eligibility lists. It will also vote on regular agenda items such as approving meeting minutes, posting job bulletins for several positions, adopting a new classification specification for a Workers’ Compensation Claims Assistant, and confirming provisional and reappointments of staff. All items are presented with a suggested action to approve the recommendation.

• Approve examination results (item 24-54209)
• Approve new classification specification – Workers’ Compensation Claims Assistant (item 24-54221)
• Approve bulletin – Animal Control Officer I‑II (item 24-54216)
• Approve provisional appointment of Andrew Simms, Systems Technician IV (item 24-54223)
• Approve reappointment of Travis Harris, Police Officer (item 24-54227)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation under California Government Code section 54956.9. The session will also review several workers’ compensation claims, including those of Maria Alvarez, Marco Cruz, Americo Fernandez, Donald Gordon, John Neill, Everardo Sanchez, and Kenneth Tucker.

• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Maria Alvarez (ADJ16210713; ADJ16200470; ADJ11673235)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Marco Cruz (ADJ15717688; ADJ19472539)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Americo Fernandez (ADJ16229654; ADJ16229653)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Donald Gordon (ADJ14099214)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of John Neill (ADJ9736821; ADJ9736822; ADJ7570676; ADJ7570684; ADJ7953012; ADJ7269433)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council is holding a special closed session to confer with the City's real property negotiator. The discussion concerns the terms of a lease for a portion of the parking lot at 1126 Queens Highway.

• Lease negotiations for 1126 Queens Highway (Queen Mary) with Live Nation/DPS, Insomniac Holdings LLC, Goldenvoice, LLC, and Emissary Media Group

Charter Amendment Committee

The Long Beach Charter Amendment Committee will hold its second hearing to receive public comments on two proposed charter amendments. The first amendment would combine the Civil Service and Human Resources Departments into a single hiring department, create an independent employee rights and appeals commission, and add hiring preferences for residents, students, employees, and certain internships. The second amendment would change the term length for Harbor and Public Utilities Commissioners to four years and modify the powers, duties, and budget timeline of the Harbor Commission. Both items are recommended for approval and referral to the City Council for placement on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot.

• Recommendation 24-54165: merge Civil Service and HR departments, create Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission, add hiring preferences, and refer to Council for ballot placement (Nov 5 2024).
• Recommendation 24-54166: set Harbor and Public Utilities Commissioners’ terms to four years, modify Harbor Commission powers, duties, and annual budget timeline, and refer to Council for ballot placement (Nov 5 2024).

City Council - Revised

The City Council is reviewing a series of district-priority fund allocations for local organizations and events. The body is also deciding on several workers' compensation and lawsuit settlements and a multi-vendor contract for citywide translation services.

• Contract for on-call interpretation and translation services not to exceed $500,000 annually
• Lawsuit settlement of $82,500 for Manuel Alejandro Flores v. City of Long Beach
• Workers' compensation payments for Matt Block ($70,470, $108,822.50, and $106,502.50)
• Grant funding for the City Prosecutor's Wage Theft Grant Program not to exceed $414,392
• District priority fund allocations including $2,500 for Cabrillo High School Drone Soccer team

Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee - Cancelled

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee had scheduled to approve June 10 minutes, discuss the 2024‑2025 HSAC policy recommendation, review a Clean Sweeps Public Works presentation, consider a strategic planning process, and receive future agenda items. However, the meeting was cancelled, so none of these items were acted upon. No decisions were made at this session.

• Approve Policy Subcommittee minutes from June 10, 2024 (Item 24-54231)
• Discuss HSAC 2024‑2025 policy recommendation to council (Item 24-54232)
• Discuss Clean Sweeps Public Works presentation (Item 24-54234)
• Discuss strategic planning process (Item 24-54237)
• Receive and file discussion on future agenda items (Item 24-54238)

Marine Advisory Commission Finance Committee - Cancelled

The Marine Advisory Commission Finance Committee meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included a recommendation to approve minutes from April 11, 2024, and to receive a Marine Bureau financial update.

• Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Marine Bureau financial update

Golf Advisory Policies and Procedure Committee - Special Meeting

The committee will meet to review and discuss proposed edits to the Golf Operations Manual. This special meeting includes a recommendation regarding item 24-54174.

• Review and discussion of edits to the Golf Operations Manual (Item 24-54174)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will discuss a proposal for e-scooter rentals and private scooters to operate on the Beach Bike path for a 12-month pilot program. The meeting also includes reviews of committee status reports and the commission's regular meeting schedule.

• Proposed 12-month e-scooter pilot program on the Beach Bike path
• Review of regular meeting time and date
• Presentation on Long Beach surfing history
• Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee

The committee will discuss recent fee waiver requests and receive updates on department finances. Members will also review proposed fee adjustments for the FY25 budget adoption. An update regarding damage, loss, and theft within the department is also scheduled.

• Discussion of fee waiver requests received June 13 to July 10, 2024
• Update on proposed fee adjustments for FY25 budget adoption
• Report on damage, loss, and theft in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department
• Update regarding finance and water for the department

Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the June 13, 2024, meeting. Members will also discuss the upcoming agenda for the July 18, 2024, commission meeting.

• Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of the July 18, 2024, meeting agenda

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Revised

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will review its 2023 Annual Report and consider a request for Fiscal Year 2025 budget funding. The commission also plans to discuss social media campaigns for youth and receive reports from several Ad Hoc Committees.

• Request for funding to support the Disability Data and Community Survey in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget
• Discussion of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities 2023 Annual Report
• Proposed social media campaign to educate youth on Disability Disclosure
• Reports from various Ad Hoc Committees including Air Travelers, Mentor Day, and LB Homeless Shelter Tours
• Review of the Elevate ‘28 report from Public Works Deputy Director Joshua Hickman

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive several presentations. These presentations cover the Long Beach Police Department Office of Constitutional Policing, the City Auditor’s process, and Commission Charter language.

• Approval of March 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation on LBPD Office of Constitutional Policing
• Presentation on City Auditor’s process
• Presentation on Police Oversight Commission Charter language

Commission on Youth and Families Executive Committee

The committee will meet to discuss agenda items for the upcoming July 17, 2024, meeting. The session includes a call to order, roll call, and an opportunity for public comment.

• Discussion of agenda items for the July 17, 2024, Commission on Youth and Families meeting

Homeless Services Advisory Committee - Cancelled

The July 10, 2024, meeting of the Homeless Services Advisory Committee was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No official business was conducted.

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will consider holding an election for its Chair and Vice Chair positions. Members will also receive presentations on proposed changes to the city's ethics ordinance, including rules regarding gifts, meals, and lobbying.

• Election for the position of Chair and Vice Chair
• Feedback on the draft Ethics Ordinance
• Presentation on updated policies for gifts, meals, and outside activities
• Review of recommendations for changes to the Lobbyist Ordinance
• Discussion on creating or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Advisory Commission on Aging will review minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation regarding senior benefits from the United States Veterans Affair and an update from the Recreation Superintendent.

• Presentation from Alex Trujillo of the United States Veterans Affair regarding Senior benefits
• Update from Recreation Superintendent Heidi Mazas
• Review of standing committee reports

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Meeting

The board will vote on new applicants for the Continuum of Care Board and approve 2024 policies. Members will also discuss the Supreme Court ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. Additionally, the board will receive updates on system performance measures and homeless services operations.

• Vote on CoC Board Applicants
• Approval of 2024 CoC policies
• Discussion of Supreme Court ruling (City of Grants Pass v. Johnson)
• Review of 2024 System Performance Measure presentation
• Update on Homeless Services Bureau staff and operations

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct a performance evaluation for the Executive Director. The body will also consider a recommendation to adopt a new salary range and merit increase for the position, which would then be referred to the City Council.

• Executive Director's performance evaluation
• Recommendation to adopt a salary range for the Executive Director
• Recommendation to approve a merit increase for the Executive Director

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee will review the minutes from the May 1, 2024, meeting. The committee will also discuss upcoming agenda items for the July 11, 2024, meeting. This meeting consists of procedural administrative tasks.

• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes (24-53957)
• Review of July 11, 2024, agenda items (24-53958)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review several recruitment bulletins for technical and service positions. The agenda also includes decisions on examination results, exam protests, and personnel changes such as retirements and resignations.

• Job bulletins for Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, Community Services Assistant, and Special Services Officer
• Approval of examination results and an exam protest for Administrative Analyst
• Personnel updates including retirements and resignations
• Exception to Civil Service Rules regarding a Business Systems Position
• Presentation on the City of Long Beach Career Fair

Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission - Cancelled

The June 27, 2024, meeting of the Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission was cancelled. The agenda included reviewing the 2023 Annual Report and electing new leadership.

• Meeting cancellation for June 27, 2024
• Review of 2023 Annual Report
• Election for Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Presentation on Drought and the Climate Action Plan

Utilities Commission Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will consider a recommendation to receive and file a report. This report covers rebuild options for the Public Utilities Department campus.

• Report on Public Utilities Department campus rebuild options (24-53934)

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission will review its 2023 Annual Report and discuss upcoming 2024 topics. The commission will also consider establishing new or dissolving existing Ad Hoc Committees.

• Review and approval of the 2023 Annual Report
• Consideration of establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees
• Reports from Data Privacy and TID 26 Ad-Hoc Committees
• Receipt of City Racial Equity 101 Overview training presentation

Commission for Women and Girls

The Commission will consider a recommendation to hold an election for Chair and Vice Chair positions. Members will also receive presentations regarding the Brown Act, Robert's Rules of Order, and Commission Bylaws.

• Election for Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on the Brown Act and Robert's Rules of Order
• Request for City Attorney to draft Commission Bylaws
• Discussion regarding future Commission meeting dates

Utilities Commission Infrastructure Committee - Cancelled

The Utilities Commission Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included a recommendation to receive and file a report on Public Utilities Department campus rebuild options.

• Report on Public Utilities Department campus rebuild options

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Commission will consider recommendations for exam results, retirements, resignations, and transfers. The meeting also includes reviewing job bulletins and a recruitment presentation regarding the City of Long Beach Career Fair.

• Approval of examination results and list extensions
• Job bulletin for Real Estate Project Coordinator I-III
• Selective certification for Business Systems Specialist VI
• Protest of examination items for Fireboat Pilot
• Presentation on the City of Long Beach Career Fair

Utilities Commission - Closed Session

The Utilities Commission is holding a special meeting and closed session. The closed session involves a public employee performance evaluation, terms of employment, and compensation for the General Manager.

• Public employee performance evaluation, terms of employment, and compensation regarding the General Manager

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting

The Utilities Commission is reviewing multiple recommendations for construction, maintenance, and fuel procurement. These items include major rehabilitation projects for sewer lift stations and water tanks.

• S-8 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project construction contract with Lucas Builders, Inc. up to $4,969,668
• ERS Industrial Services, Inc. filter inspection and repair services up to $4,050,101
• Alamitos Tank No. 22 Rehabilitation Project construction contract with Paso Robles Tank, Inc. up to $2,330,681
• Emergency water and sewer repair service contract amendments for Charles King Company, Inc., Ramona, Inc., and Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc. up to $2,000,000 per contract
• Petroleum fuel purchase contracts with Merrimac Energy Group, Falcon Fuels, Inc., and Pinnacle Petroleum Inc. up to $265,000 annually

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing several proposals for community programming and park management. This includes authorizing citywide cultural arts programs and a mural project across eight locations. The commission will also discuss urban agriculture at 620 San Francisco Avenue and vision plans for two parks.

• Authorization of citywide cultural arts programs through September 2026
• Urban agriculture site permit for 620 San Francisco Avenue
• Field improvements to fields 6 and 7 at Heartwell Park
• Presentation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Vision Plan
• Mural production project at eight community centers and parks

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission Monthly Meeting - Cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission has been cancelled. The agenda included items regarding meeting minutes, a financial report, and an annual report.

• Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Financial report for the period ending May 2024
• Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program Status for May 2024
• 2023 annual report for the Commission

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission is conducting administrative business, including electing its Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes approving May minutes and receiving monthly staff reports.

• Election of the Commission Chair
• Election of the Commission Vice Chair
• Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Receipt of June 2024 Monthly Airport Staff Reports
• LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation

Planning Commission - Cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024, was cancelled. The original agenda included a proposed industrial warehouse project at 5910 Cherry Avenue and a study session regarding the Downtown Shoreline Vision Plan.

• Proposed demolition and construction of a 304,344-square-foot industrial warehouse at 5910 Cherry Avenue
• Proposed zone change from General Industrial to Light Industrial for 5910 Cherry Avenue
• Study session regarding the Downtown Shoreline (PD6) Vision Plan Community Design Charrette

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Long Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters. Agenda items include a performance evaluation for the City Clerk and labor negotiations involving the City Clerk. The council will also address the initiation of one litigation matter.

• Performance evaluation of the City Clerk
• Labor negotiations with an unrepresented employee (City Clerk)
• Initiation of one litigation matter

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding several legal matters. These items include existing workers' compensation claims and a lawsuit involving Manuel Alejandro Flores and the City of Long Beach.

• Existing litigation: Workers’ Compensation Claim of Matt Block
• Existing litigation: Workers' Compensation Claim of Samuel Rizzuto
• Existing litigation: Manuel Alejandro Flores vs. Juan M. Mendoza; City of Long Beach
• Anticipated litigation: Workers’ Compensation Claim of Cleaster Simmons

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

The Housing Authority is considering a public hearing to certify its Five-Year Plan (2024-2029) and Annual Plan for submission to HUD. The board will also review an update to the Administrative Plan to include new federal regulations and local policy changes.

• Public hearing for the 2024-2029 Five-Year Plan and 2024 Annual Plan
• Update to the Housing Authority Administrative Plan regarding HUD regulations
• Interagency agreement between Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and the Housing Authority
• Review of March 2024 Financial and Operational Performance Reports

As the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also consider a resolution to declare eight agency-owned properties as surplus land.

• Approval of January 23, 2024, meeting minutes
• Declaration of eight Successor-Agency-owned properties as 'surplus land'

City Council - Revised

The City Council is reviewing several items including capital improvements, shelter operations, and service contracts. The agenda includes requests for supplemental agreements, grant acceptances, and fund appropriations across multiple departments.

• Supplemental agreement for Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center capital projects: $24,448,750
• Contract with Catalyst Environmental Solutions Corporation for oil liability assessment: up to $200,000
• Increased funding for Atlantic Bridge Community year-round shelter: $501,875 increase to a total not to exceed $2,509,375
• Caltrans grant acceptance for Pacific Avenue Cycle Track Project: $858,000
• Transfer of $6,000 to Shakespeare by the Sea and Conservation Corps of Long Beach

Equity and Human Relations Commission - Special Meeting

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will meet to conduct elections for its leadership. The agenda also includes reviewing the 2023 Annual Report and receiving updates from Ad Hoc Committees and the Office of Equity.

• Election for Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Review and approval of the 2023 Annual Report
• Reports from current Ad Hoc Committees
• Monthly update from the Office of Equity
• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development and Opportunity Committee

The Economic Development and Opportunity Committee will review reports on advanced air mobility and outdoor advertising. Staff will also present updates regarding the Legacy Business Program and Senate Bill 76 related to entertainment zones.

• Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Working Group report
• Interstate Outdoor Advertising, L.P. presentation
• Legacy Business Program development presentation
• Senate Bill 76 'entertainment zones' presentation

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will review monthly reports from three standing committees. The commission is also considering the creation of five specific ad hoc committees for various programs and initiatives.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accessibility, Transportation and Services monthly report
• Youth, Employment, Programs and Services monthly report
• Health and Housing monthly report
• Creation of five ad hoc committees including Mentor Day 2024 and LB Homeless Shelter Tours 2024

Marine Advisory Commission Tidelands Capital Projects Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Tidelands Capital Projects Committee. The committee will consider approving minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting and receiving the committee report.

• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receipt and filing of the Tidelands Capital Projects Committee report

Marine Advisory Commission

The commission will consider a fee waiver of up to $2,160.00 for the use of 108 parking spaces in Alamitos Bay Marina for an August event. Members will also elect a new chair, vice-chair, and members for several committees.

• Fee waiver up to $2,160.00 for Seal Beach Yacht Club Charity Regatta Swap Meet
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Election of members to Executive, Finance, Maintenance/Operations, and Tidelands Capital Projects Committees
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee

The committee will discuss fee waiver requests received between May 9 and June 12, 2024. The agenda also includes receiving updates on departmental finance, water, and incidents of damage, loss, or theft.

• Discussion of fee waiver requests from May 9 to June 12, 2024
• Update regarding damage, loss, and theft in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department
• Update regarding finance and water for the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department
• Approval of minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the May 9, 2024, meeting. Members will also discuss the upcoming agenda for the June 20, 2024, commission meeting.

• Approval of May 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of the June 20, 2024, meeting agenda

Ethics Commission

The Commission will consider reappointing three commissioners to various terms. Members will also discuss budgetary requests for Fiscal Year 2025 and receive updates on the draft Ethics Ordinance and Lobbyist Ordinance.

• Reappointment of Commissioner Coleman, Commissioner DeBenedictis, and Commissioner Pollack
• Budgetary requests and recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025
• Draft Ethics Ordinance regarding Chapter 4.04 Use of Resources
• Monthly update on the Lobbyist Ordinance
• Review of 2024 Form 700 compliance

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission will review meeting minutes from March and May 2024 and receive the Chair's May report. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Veterans banners program, a sunset ceremony, and commissioner survey results. The commission will also consider establishing an Executive Committee.

• Establishment of an Executive Committee
• Discussion of Veterans banners program
• Discussion of Honoring Our Heroes: A Sunset Ceremony
• Review of June 2024 survey results regarding Commissioners’ experiences
• Approval of March 26 and May 8, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding the City Manager. The agenda includes a performance evaluation and labor negotiations with the City Manager.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Labor negotiations with the City Manager

City Council - Revised

The City Council is reviewing several items on the consent calendar, including transfers of district priority funds for community events. The agenda also includes multiple grant agreements and contract amendments related to public health and city services.

• $372,000 annual contract for Empire Marketing of Long Beach for promotional items
• $527,000 in County Measure B funds for bioterrorism response programs
• $757,563 grant for California Home Visiting Program through CDPH
• $800,988 grant for Hepatitis C virus prevention and control activities
• District priority fund transfers for Juneteenth Celebration and Dine on Pine 2024

Joint Meeting of the Charter Amendment Committee and City Council

The committee will hold a first hearing on amending the City Charter to combine the Civil Service and Human Resources Departments into one unified hiring department. This proposal includes establishing an independent appeals commission and implementing local hiring preferences for residents and students. The meeting also addresses modifying terms for Harbor and Public Utilities Commissioners.

• Proposal to merge Civil Service and Human Resources into one unified department
• Establishment of a Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission
• Implementation of hiring preferences for Long Beach residents and local students
• Modification of Harbor and Public Utilities Commissioner terms to four years
• Changes to Harbor Commission powers, duties, and annual budget timelines

Housing and Public Health Committee

The Housing and Public Health Committee will receive staff reports regarding proposed updates to the City's inclusionary housing policy and options for facilitating Missing Middle Housing. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the January 30, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed updates and expansion of the City's inclusionary housing policy
• Policy options for facilitating Missing Middle Housing
• Approval of January 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Meeting

The Board will vote on Co-Chair selections and the appointment of two individual board members. Members will also receive presentations regarding the 2024 Homeless Count, updated policies, and system performance measures.

• Vote on CoC Board Co-Chairs
• Appointment of Claud Diles III and Hawk McFadzen as board members
• Presentation of the Homeless Count 2024
• Presentation of 2024 CoC Updated Policies
• Presentation of 2024 System Performance Measures

Utilities Commission

The Commission is reviewing the annual budget and proposed rate changes for water, sewer, and gas services. Additional items include several service contracts for engineering, landscaping, and fuel.

• Proposed new rates and charges for water, sewer, and gas services
• Annual budget for the Long Beach Utilities Department for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Water Supply Assessment for Sea Ranch Business Park Project
• Geotechnical engineering support contracts up to $1,800,000
• Construction management and inspection services contracts up to $3,000,000

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee - Cancelled

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee meeting scheduled for June 6, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included reviewing May 1 meeting minutes and upcoming items for the June 13 meeting.

• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes (24-53775)
• Review of June 13, 2024, agenda items (24-53649)

Golf Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

The Golf Advisory Committee will review updates on city golf operations and capital improvement projects. The committee will also consider recommendations regarding food and beverage rates for the 2024-2025 period.

• Recommendation to approve American Golf Corporation food and beverage rates for 2024-2025
• Oral updates on golf courses, capital improvement projects, and City Golf Operations
• Review and approval of the Golf Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report
• Approval of meeting dates for the remainder of 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a new wireless telecom site at 3628 Webster Avenue. The project involves installing antennas and equipment on an existing Southern California Edison transmission tower. The commission will also review the Director's Report and approve minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecom site at 3628 Webster Avenue
• Installation of 12 panel antennas and 6 Remote Radio Units on an existing power tower
• Review of the Director's Report
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will consider recommendations for several city job bulletins and personnel actions. This includes reviewing retirements, resignations, and employment status updates.

• Job bulletins for Library Clerk I-IV, Senior Engineering Technician I-II, and Senior Structural Engineer
• Approval of examination results
• Approval of retirements and resignations
• Probationary period extension for Ryan Goforth, Special Services Officer III-Armed
• Non-career hours extension for Estefany Lopez, Public Health Associate-NC

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee

The subcommittee will consider approving the minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting. Members will also review a recommendation for a $99,000 revolving loan application for The Merchant, LLC.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• $99,000 revolving loan application for The Merchant, LLC at 4121 Long Beach Boulevard

Economic Development Commission

The Commission will review an update on the Economic Development Blueprint and Grow Long Beach Initiative. Members will also receive a presentation regarding the West Long Beach Business Development Asset Study.

• Update on Economic Development Blueprint and Grow Long Beach Initiative
• West Long Beach Business Development Asset Study presentation
• Executive Director’s Report

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will review presentations from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and the City Attorney. The meeting includes votes for Chair and Vice Chair positions and the approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes. Members will also receive updates on staff operations and policy recommendations.

• Vote for Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health presentation
• 2024-2025 HSAC Policy Recommendations Memo
• Brown Act and Roberts Rules of Order presentation

Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee

The Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee will review several presentations including the Arts Council for Long Beach annual report. The committee will also receive a presentation regarding the development of the Legacy Business Program.

• Arts Council for Long Beach annual report presentation
• Tattoo Heritage Project presentation
• Department of Economic Development Legacy Business Program development presentation
• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council - Revised

The City Council will review several items on the consent calendar, including financial contributions to local organizations and various municipal service agreements. These include workers' compensation settlements, equipment purchases, and economic development services.

• Contributions to Success In Challenges, Inc., Conservation Corps of Long Beach, and LGBTQ Center Long Beach
• Workers' compensation settlement payments ranging from $11,092.50 to $70,470
• Economic development counseling contract with Long Beach Community College District up to $110,000
• Purchase of an electric LS125 Madvac sub-compact sweeper for up to $264,659
• Vehicle body repair and painting services contract up to $1,495,000

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session for a conference with the City's real property negotiator. The discussion involves the terms of purchase for the property located at 3200 East 29th Street between the City of Long Beach and SCTS Investments, LLC.

• Negotiation of purchase terms for 3200 East 29th Street

Golf Advisory Committee - Cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Long Beach Golf Advisory Committee on May 29, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included reviewing golf operations updates and food and beverage rates.

• American Golf Corporation food and beverage rates for 2024-2025
• Golf Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report
• City Golf Operations oral updates
• American Golf oral updates on courses and capital improvement projects

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss closed session items. The agenda includes a recommendation regarding a protest of written examination items for the Marine Safety Officer position.

• Recommendation to approve protest of written examination items for Marine Safety Officer
• Personnel session (item 24-53507)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will receive presentations regarding CDCR parole data and programs. It will also review information on the Reentry Advisory Committee, Homeless Court, and Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program. Additionally, members will consider approving minutes from the February 27 meeting.

• Presentation on CDCR Parole Data and Programs in Long Beach
• Presentation on Reentry Advisory Committee, Homeless Court, and LEAD Program
• Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The commission will consider several recommendations regarding city personnel. This includes approving job bulletins for various roles and reviewing a final report from bakertilly.

• Job bulletins for Fingerprint Classifier, Garage Service Attendant, Mechanical Engineering Associate, and Park Naturalist
• Final report and presentation from bakertilly
• Personnel changes including retirements, resignations, and transfers
• Extension of non-career hours for a Recreation Leader
• Probationary period extensions for a Housing Specialist and Special Services Officer

Technology and Innovation Commission - Cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Technology and Innovation Commission on May 22, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included reviews of the 2023 Annual Report and 2024 topics, as well as reports from Ad Hoc Committees.

• Review and approval of the 2023 Annual Report
• Reports from Data Privacy and TID 26 Ad Hoc Committees
• Consideration of establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees
• Review of 2024 commission topics

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The committee will meet in closed session with legal counsel regarding litigation. Discussions include several existing workers' compensation claims and one anticipated claim.

• Existing Workers’ Compensation Claim of Joseph Martini
• Existing Workers’ Compensation Claim of Vuong Nguyen
• Existing Workers’ Compensation Claim of James Stahmann
• Existing Workers’ Compensation Claim of Maisha Walker
• Anticipated Workers’ Compensation Claim of Nathaniel Sanders

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session with legal counsel to discuss ongoing litigation. The discussion involves three specific court cases filed by Warren Blesofsky against the City of Long Beach.

• Case No. 22STCP04144 (Warren Blesofsky v. City of Long Beach)
• Case No. 23STCP04400 (Warren Blesofsky v. City of Long Beach, et al.)
• Case No. 24STCP00041 (Warren Blesofsky v. City of Long Beach, et al.)

City Council - Revised

The City Council is considering several financial actions including budget appropriation adjustments and federal grant funding. Items include disaster preparedness, homeless prevention services, and airport lease agreements.

• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program: up to $327,742 for disaster preparedness
• Homeless prevention and rapid rehousing: contract increase up to $1,462,716
• Black Infant Health Public Awareness Campaign: annual amount not to exceed $75,000
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant: up to $8,384,481 for citywide departments
• Printing services contract: annual aggregate up to $360,000

Board of Examiners Appeals and Condemnation

The meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of March 18, 2024, minutes. The Board will also receive presentations regarding Code Enforcement case flow, Planning Bureau processes, and legal procedures like the Brown Act.

• Approval of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation on Planning Bureau processes related to Code Enforcement
• Presentation on Code Enforcement case flow
• Presentation on Robert’s Rules of Order and The Ralph M. Brown Act

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and set a regular meeting schedule. Members will also consider adding or removing crossing guard locations at specific elementary school intersections.

• Add crossing guards: Clarke and Centralia (Mark Twain Elementary)
• Add crossing guards: Palo Verde and Willow Street (Emerson Park Elementary)
• Remove crossing guards: Orange and Phillips (Bret Harte Elementary)
• Remove crossing guards: 17th Street and Gundry (Whittier Elementary)

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will review the content of the 2023 Annual Report for referral to the City Council. The meeting also includes receiving sustainability and staff reports.

• Referral of the 2023 Annual Report to City Council
• LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation
• Sustainability Committee report
• May 2024 Monthly Airport Staff Reports
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a site plan modification for a new 8-story residential building in Downtown Long Beach. The agenda also includes a request to expand an outdoor dining area on East Anaheim Street and a study session regarding the Downtown Plan Update.

• Site plan modification for a 140-unit, 8-story residential building at 937-957 Pine Avenue and 120 West 10th Street
• Expansion of a 386-square-foot outdoor patio dining area at 3229 East Anaheim Street
• Study session regarding the Downtown Plan (PD30) Update

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review a special event permit for Tribe Fest at Recreation Park on July 28, 2024. The meeting also includes consideration of fee waiver requests and adding three plaques to the Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Wall.

• Special Event Permit Application #24-113 for Tribe Fest at Recreation Park
• Addition of three plaques to the Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Wall
• Review of fee waiver requests
• Authorization of Personal Services and Instruction Agreements

Utilities Commission

The commission will consider several service contracts, including excavation material hauling and custodial services. Members will also review the proposed Utilities Department budget and rates for Fiscal Year 2025. Additionally, an executive search for a new General Manager is on the agenda.

• Excavation and disposal services contract with Bradley Tanks, Inc. up to $1,100,000
• Custodial services contract with Base Hill, Inc. up to $542,256 annually
• Executive search for a replacement General Manager via The Hawkins Company
• Overview of the Utilities Department Proposed Budget and Rates for Fiscal Year 2025
• MOU with Bay Area Community Resources for water conservation fellows

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The commission will consider setting the FY 2025 assessment rate for Community Facilities District No. 2007-2 at $0.14 per square foot. The agenda also includes discussions on Conservation Corps working hours and replacing flag pole ropes on 2nd Street.

• Setting the FY 2025 assessment rate for CFD No. 2007-2 at $0.14 per square foot
• Replacing flag pole ropes on 2nd Street
• Discussing Conservation Corps afternoon working hours
• Reviewing April 2024 financial report

Commission on Youth and Families

The Commission will review several staff reports, including updates from the Office of Youth Development and We Create Community. The meeting also includes a discussion on the 2024 Youth Forum and potential action regarding standing committees.

• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• We Create Community staff reports and Director’s Highlights
• Office of Youth Development report
• 2024 Youth Forum discussion
• Standing committee reports and potential dissolution

Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee

The committee will review a presentation from the Harbor Department and the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority regarding the Port of Long Beach Pier B Rail Facility and Alameda Corridor Project. The meeting also includes a recommendation to approve the minutes from the November 14, 2023, meeting.

• Presentation on Port of Long Beach Pier B Rail Facility and Alameda Corridor Project
• Approval of November 14, 2023, committee meeting minutes

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session with legal counsel to discuss ongoing lawsuits. The discussion involves several cases involving the City of Long Beach and Warren Blesofsky, as well as a case involving Kenett E. Campos.

• Warren Blesofsky v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 22STCP04144)
• Warren Blesofsky v. City of Long Beach, et al. (Case No. 23STCP04400)
• Warren Blesofsky v. City of Long Beach, et al. (Case No. 24STCP00041)
• Kenett E. Campos v. City of Long Beach, et al. (Case No. 2:24-cv-01246-DSF-SSCx)

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

The Housing Authority will review February 2024 financial and operational performance reports. The board will also receive a presentation regarding the 2022-2023 Family Self-Sufficiency Graduates.

• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• February 2024 Financial and Operational Performance Reports
• Presentation of 2022-2023 Family Self-Sufficiency Graduates

City Council - Revised

The City Council is reviewing an agreement to host 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games events at the Long Beach Convention Center area. The agenda also includes several contract amendments for homelessness services and public health funding. Additionally, a hearing is scheduled regarding the vacation of portions of Baker Street and Wardlow Road.

• Agreement to host 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games events at the Convention Center area
• Contract amendment with City Fabrick for homelessness strategic planning, increasing amount by $52,500
• Acceptance of up to $517,510 in funding from the California Department of Public Health
• Acceptance of $300,000 from AES Alamitos, LCC for the Skylinks Regional Stormwater Capture Project
• Public hearing regarding the vacation of portions of Baker Street and Wardlow Road

Board of Health & Human Services

The Board will review reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. Additionally, members will discuss Board goals and infrastructure.

• Discussion of Board goals and infrastructure
• Update on the City’s Legislative Agenda
• Reports from the Director of Health and Human Services
• Reports from the City Health Officer
• Approval of April 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The commission will review minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes receiving reports from several standing committees and a presentation regarding police operations on the Metro A Line.

• Presentation from Long Beach Police Department regarding Metro A Line operations
• Report from Disability Data and Community Survey committee
• Monthly report from Accessibility, Transportation and Services standing committee
• Monthly report from Youth, Employment, Programs and Services standing committee
• Monthly report from Health and Housing standing committee

Marine Advisory Commission Marine and Beach Maintenance/Operations Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from the February 8, 2024, meeting. The committee will also receive and file committee reports.

• Approval of February 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Receiving and filing of Committee reports

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will meet to review previous meeting minutes and monthly updates. The commission is also considering a recommendation to endorse a fee waiver for vessel dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina.

• Fee waiver not to exceed $10,000.00 for dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina
• Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week (June 20 – June 23, 2024)
• Approval of April 11, 2024, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission Finance and Appeals Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss fee waiver requests received between April 11 and May 8, 2024. The agenda also includes receiving updates on department finance, water, and damage or theft.

• Discussion of fee waiver requests from April 11 to May 8, 2024
• Update regarding damage, loss, and theft for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
• Update regarding finance and water for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine

Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss a recommendation regarding the upcoming May 16, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda. The committee may vote to approve this recommendation.

• Recommendation to discuss the May 16, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission agenda

Veterans Affairs Commission