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Under the motion — which adopts the staff’s “moderate-impact” proposal with a modification — the amended Long Beach Municipal Code (Chapter 16.60) would align convention-center wages with the schedule in Measure RW (the city’s voter-approved hotel/restaurant living-wage schedule) and respect the airport’s existing collective-bargaining agreement timeline. The council also required that temporary workers acquired through staffing agencies become eligible for the wage protections after they accumulate more than 960 hours during a single fiscal year.

City staff told the council the current LBMC minimum for convention-center and airport concession workers is $17.97 an hour; Measure RW sets a higher schedule the city has applied to hotel and restaurant workers in recent years. The staff report noted Measure RW’s schedule would reach $29.50 an hour by July 1, 2028. The council asked the city manager and city attorney to prepare ordinance language to implement the updated schedule and to add compliance and service-charge protections, a CPI adjustment beginning July 1, 2029, and strengthened enforcement clauses.

Staff identified potential fiscal impacts. The convention center currently operates with an approximate $1.8 million annual deficit; staff estimated the option adopted by council would add about $400,000 in FY25 expenses, bringing a projected deficit near $2.2 million. Staff said a broader option that made wages retroactive to July 1, 2024 and covered temporary workers immediately would have a larger fiscal impact (staff estimated that could push the center’s deficit higher by roughly $1 million and reduce airport revenue share by up to $900,000), and could jeopardize a proposed $5.3 million capital investment by a prospective airport concessionaire (Paradies/Paradies Lagardere) that included pre- and post-security improvements timed for the 2028 Olympic Games.

The council’s motion included two implementation clarifications: staff should work with ASM Global (the convention-center operator) and labor partners to support immediate implementation of wages that approximate or exceed the proposed minimum, and temporary staffing agency employees will be eligible for wage protections after accruing 960 hours in a fiscal year (consistent with city practice limiting extended agency use). Councilmembers discussed the timing constraints caused by existing contracts; staff noted the airport concession agreements and convention-center management agreement include contract dates that affect whether the ordinance must be applied immediately or upon contract expiration or amendment.

Unions, worker advocates and several concession employees urged the council to cover temporary and subcontracted workers immediately, warning that excluding them would create an incentive for operators to replace higher-wage direct hires with lower-paid agency staff. Worker groups also asked the council to apply the Measure RW schedule to airport and convention-center workers and to require contractors and staffing subcontractors to meet higher labor standards.

Mayor Rex Richardson and councilmembers said they supported raising wages while balancing contract and fiscal constraints. Councilmember Sarra — the motion maker — said the 960-hour threshold aligns with existing city temporary-worker practice and was intended to avoid creating an incentive to outsource work to avoid higher wages.

Council members voted to request staff draft the ordinance under the moderate-impact scenario with the 960-hour temporary-worker provision and to return with the proposed ordinance for council review and subsequent readings. The motion carried.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Long Beach City Council Meeting 1/7/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Long Beach City Council on Jan. 7 directed staff to draft an ordinance to update minimum wages for concession workers at the Long Beach Airport and Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and to include temporary agency workers after they accrue 960 hours in a fiscal year.","taxTitle","Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4676,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370065,"Long Beach council votes to strengthen Values Act, adds $200,000 for removal-defense support",3763,1721000,5484000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153016-487771f4a6cba83a8215b1f1160e4965&start=1721&end=5484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153016-487771f4a6cba83a8215b1f1160e4965/thumbnail_1721000.jpg","/articles/6370065/Long-Beach/Los-Angeles-County/California/Long-Beach-council-votes-to-strengthen-Values-Act-adds-200000-for-removal-defense-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370065-7a0806371b9b1075c0bda1979931d2a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164227&Signature=mGEgFGMrmSPOBP~bS24lsj7qsoIF5AetrDzTVkN3uw4rBTgk7y38HzvoHJXOV1JakhogOEJN5tGewcV-JHGZaPL-Djk-8k9275H9yOAx~7JxM-X-L5~n9wcqXWfBs3Vl8Id2t9m0pNsYxO2OxVvZ08uIXC33Ey0UOxfIrb1tEsLwr0Z~CLzPyfjdtP3p3NknOCzupk~FwwtmYtR0xjsU3gvG-kZ~rpVNjE62gUCWeiiT926iIK1tugLE2TZLMYZPaCTPPUNcwScs3maVM4fGFtr57D-po6rHIg7UtoGs-C30keA7bvUnV04ZTX7SzZTW8cg3cwvV0Vy8wlqPr8ryNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Long Beach City Council voted Jan. 7 to strengthen the Long Beach Values Act, asking the city’s appointing authorities to affirm their commitment, tightening contractual data-privacy language and authorizing an additional $200,000 for removal-defense services through the Long Beach Justice Fund.

The measure, introduced as a communication from Vice Mayor Ron Yuranga and co-sponsors Councilwoman Mary Zendejas and Councilmember Rick Soady, directs each separate appointing authority — including the Harbor Department, Utilities Department, City Clerk’s Office, Police Oversight, and the elected offices of the City Prosecutor, City Auditor and City Attorney — to formally commit to the Long Beach Values Act and to send letters to City Council confirming that commitment. The motion also asked staff to draft contract language to integrate the city’s data-privacy guidelines into standard agreements and to implement formal data-transfer and use agreements when data is shared.

City leaders and community groups framed the vote as a preemptive step ahead of an expected federal administration change. “We have a responsibility to stand firm on our principles,” Mayor Rex Richardson said in opening remarks before turning the item to Vice Mayor Yuranga. Yuranga described the adopted updates as a reaffirmation that “the City of Long Beach will continue to support diversity, will continue to support equity, and we'll continue to be inclusive in every action that we take.”

The council’s action included three specific staff directions: (1) ask the city manager to include draft language integrating the city’s data-privacy guidelines into contracts and to develop standard data-transfer and use agreements; (2) request that the city manager authorize the additional $200,000 for removal-defense support via the Long Beach Justice Fund as part of the FY 2024 year-end recommendations; and (3) develop new educational materials and community partnerships to inform residents about their rights and available protections. The council accepted a friendly amendment to require a six-month report back on implementation and feasibility.

During the public-comment period, more than two dozen community members and nonprofit leaders urged stronger protections. Speakers included family members of people killed during police contacts, immigrant-rights advocates and representatives from local organizations. Common calls from the public included removing any contractual or policy exceptions that could allow city cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibiting city resources from being used for immigration enforcement, expanding legal-defense funding, and ensuring no inadvertent sharing of personally identifying data with federal immigration authorities.

Councilmembers from both sides of the dais spoke in support. Councilmember Rick Soady said Long Beach has a “duty to lead with compassion and take action.” Councilmember Christina Kerr, Councilmember Thrash Ntuk and other members echoed support and asked staff to report back on the additional requests submitted by community groups.

The council vote carried without a recorded no vote. After the vote, Vice Mayor Yuranga said the city would continue to coordinate with community partners and city departments to implement the measures.

The item does not change state law or federal policy; it directs local departments and appointing authorities to adopt and formalize commitments and to prepare contractual and programmatic steps the city can implement locally.

Implementation steps and timelines will be clarified in the six-month report requested by council.","The Long Beach City Council voted to broaden and reinforce the Long Beach Values Act, directing city departments and appointing authorities to formally commit to the policy, advance data-privacy contract language, and authorize an additional $200,000 for removal-defense legal support through the Long Beach Justice Fund.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370055,"Votes at a glance: Long Beach Council actions on Jan. 7, 2025",6802,670000,7472000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2153016-487771f4a6cba83a8215b1f1160e4965&start=670&end=7472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2153016-487771f4a6cba83a8215b1f1160e4965/thumbnail_670000.jpg","/articles/6370055/Long-Beach/Los-Angeles-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Long-Beach-Council-actions-on-Jan-7-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370055-5f2d9832a5f71213e6f5957005c84216/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164227&Signature=VGqCCqG7X6VyeLH-wkdW~3hlVLOUkTfhpOzDcQ6Hffau3NjKPDqk8xPA5g47Vd3E2dG5LZdDuE0qs25nRz3mIr1KzLdX2mIMGaZt4PIJ9Qtq-8PxUGkmMIykeJFQlRzq38wMAzSZ1~s8WquUugxXmJGgC8128mE0O91iNCVvWgCL-IEupg3WmnbpIdPyOcy3EdurA6pSSf0tYhgNp6xWfkNkv7pZK7GEvNxdgpM3XdkZmTyHBNSKSHmsrJc5PuI~iMC4nsoBqZo-qySlSs5BGToUo52gqgsRADt79OwzIKjymgSZ0D6rBvMgoBoci1QF9oVv5W3ArGogGV3DLZE6fA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Jan. 7 meeting the Long Beach City Council handled several procedural and fiscal items in addition to two substantive policy actions. Below are the formal votes recorded on the public record that did not require separate articles covering extended debate.

- Successor Agency minutes (Item 1): The council approved minutes for the City of Long Beach as successor agency to the former redevelopment agency, meeting of Sept. 3, 2024. Public comment was not received; motion carried.

- Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 2025–26 (Item 2): The council approved the draft Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 (citywide). No public comment was recorded; motion carried.

- Consent calendar (multiple items): The council approved the consent calendar, which staff said would allocate nearly $2,000,000 in municipal contracting resources across multiple firms, including items identified at the meeting as Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 19. Councilmember Thrash Ntuk spoke in support of prioritizing local-business participation prior to the vote. Motion carried.

- Zafferia Parking and Business Improvement Area (BID) (Item 24): The council received the annual report, concluded the public hearing and adopted the resolution continuing the assessment levy for districts 2, 3 and 4. No protests were sustained; motion carried.

- Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area annual report (Item 26): The council approved the annual report and set the public hearing date for Feb. 4, 2025. Motion carried.

- Short-term rentals ordinance (Item 28): The City Attorney requested withdrawal of the ordinance for substantive changes; the item was withdrawn and the city attorney said it will be returned to the council on Jan. 21, 2025.

Several items generated public comment but no additional formal actions were taken at this meeting beyond those recorded above. The council also directed staff on two separate substantive matters — strengthening the Long Beach Values Act and drafting a wage-ordinance update for airport and convention-concession workers — which are reported in separate articles.","The council approved successor-agency minutes, the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2025–26, the consent calendar, continued business-improvement district assessments, set a tourism BIA hearing and withdrew a short‑term rental ordinance for rewrite. Key substantive items (Values Act and wage ordinance) were covered in separate actions.","actionData","errors"]

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