Long Beach public meetings in 2024

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on December 19, 2024, to consider two variance requests. The first is a variance for off-street parking curb cut size, parking layout, and space dimensions at 457 East Penn Street. The second is a 2-year conditional/temporary variance to convert a single-family house into a two-family house at 470 West Olive Street.

• Case #3443: Variance for off-street parking curb cut size, parking layout, and space dimensions at 457 East Penn Street
• Case #3425: Two-year conditional/temporary variance to convert a one-family house into a two-family house at 470 West Olive Street

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the purchase of emergency medical equipment and software services. The body is also proposing a new structure for the Planning Board and establishing a 'Good and Welfare' public comment session for regular meetings.

• Acceptance of a $600,000 Nassau County grant for a new ambulance and medical equipment
• Purchase of two power-load stretchers and four stair chairs from Stryker Sales, LLC for $199,914.96
• Purchase of Microsoft Office 365 software services from Dell Marketing, L.P. for $40,246.38
• Proposed local law to establish a seven-member Planning Board with terms of one to three years
• Ordinance to add a three-minute 'Good and Welfare' session to the end of regular meetings

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is approving a series of routine personnel actions including the appointment of two firefighters, two police officers, part-time clerks, lifeguards, and a salary increase for a sanitation laborer. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Appointment of Dillon Houlihan as Police Officer at $67,584/yr
• Appointment of Kayla Abbott as Police Officer at $56,792.76/yr
• Appointment of Robert Zoller and Jamie Demerest as Firefighters at $41,900/yr
• Salary increase for sanitation laborer Leonel Suazo Martinez from $15/hr to $18/hr
• Appointment of part-time lifeguards Kaitlyn Minchak and James Millnamow at $17/hr

The Long Beach City Council held public hearings and adopted several resolutions, including accepting a $600,000 Nassau County grant for a new ambulance and medical equipment, purchasing power-load stretchers and stair chairs, and approving multiple fund transfers for vacation pay, garage overtime, and winter salt. An ordinance amending the code regarding administration was also adopted. One resolution to purchase software services was removed from the calendar.

• Adopted ordinance amending code re: administration (5-0)
• Approved accepting $600,000 Nassau County grant for fire department ambulance and equipment (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two power-load stretchers, four stair chairs, and warranty/maintenance plans (4-0, Lester abstained)
• Approved fund transfer for CSEA vacation payouts (5-0)
• Approved fund transfer for Central Garage overtime deficit (5-0)
• Approved fund transfer for winter salt purchase (5-0)
• Authorized publication for hearing on Planning Board charter amendment (5-0)
• Authorized publication for hearing on planning and zoning ordinance amendment (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is proposing amendments to the city code governing its meeting procedures, including new rules for public comment, cancellation of meetings, and decorum. The changes codify long-standing practices and address Open Meetings Law requirements. No substantive policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Proposal allows meeting cancellation due to hazardous conditions, lack of quorum, or no voting items
• New public comment structure: separate periods for public hearings and calendar items, with 3-minute speaking limit (address optional)
• Meetings may be held outside City Hall if authorized by motion or resolution
• New decorum rules allow presiding officer to direct police to arrest individuals causing disturbances
• Addition of block voting by unanimous consent for multiple calendar items

City Council Proceedings

This is a procedural personnel agenda. The Long Beach City Council is confirming the retirement of a police officer and the appointment of two part-time fire dispatchers. No substantive policy or financial decisions are being made.

• Retirement of Police Officer Bonnie Gerth (salary $156,359/yr) effective 11/29/2024
• Appointment of Christopher Focazio as part-time Fire Dispatcher at $15.00/hr effective 11/20/2024
• Appointment of Daniel Navarino as part-time Fire Dispatcher at $15.00/hr effective 11/20/2024

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance applications at its November 21, 2024 meeting. Each request seeks relief from multiple zoning code sections to allow alterations or new uses at residential and commercial properties.

• Case #3441: Variance for height, side yard to lift house and add side yard addition at 96 Dalton Street
• Case #3442: Variance for lot area, setbacks, and parking to expand existing two-family structure at 529 East Broadway
• Case #3438: Variance from new-bar restriction for full-service bar and seating at 780 West Beech Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing requests to award contracts for police facility rehabilitation and water plant equipment. The body is also considering the acceptance of a state grant for police traffic safety programs.

• Contract for Long Beach Police Auxiliary Building rehabilitation with AI-ALT Structural Engineering PLLC for $168,000.00
• Acceptance of a New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee grant of $26,400.00 for police overtime and enforcement
• Bids for a pH/C12 Freestanding Laboratory Analysis Station at the Water Purification Plant, with the lowest bid from Eagle Control Corporation for $35,675.00

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize publication and a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would amend the city's administrative code. The ordinance would update rules for regular meetings, cancellations, order of business, and decorum. The council will vote on this resolution at the November 19 meeting, with the public hearing set for December 3, 2024.

• Resolution 176/24 authorizes publication for hearing of an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances re: Administration.
• Proposed ordinance revises Sections 2-25 through 2-32 and adds Section 2-34 on work sessions.
• Changes include meeting days (first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m.), cancellation reasons (hazard, lack of quorum, no items), and block voting procedures.
• Public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for December 3, 2024 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1 West Chester Street.
• Ordinance sets rules for public comment (3 minutes per person) and decorum enforcement by police.

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to accept $600,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the 50th program year, and a $300,000 federal grant for a new detective and Narcotics Division. Also up for vote are a snack bar concession contract at the Ice Arena and a budget transfer for the North Shore Critical Infrastructure project.

• Authorize $600,000 in CDBG funds for: transit-oriented development ($210,500), recreation upgrades ($117,500), streetscape improvements ($75,000), fire station upgrades ($30,000), MLK Center upgrades ($30,000), senior/youth services ($20,000 each), code enforcement ($5,000), and others.
• Accept $300,000 DOJ grant (no match) to hire a detective and create a Narcotics Division for the Long Beach Police Department.
• Award 5-year snack bar concession at Ice Arena to New York Chef Consulting Corp at $12,500 per year, with two optional 2-year extensions.
• Transfer $2,439,055.11 in FEMA 404 Hazard Mitigation funds to the capital budget for the North Shore Critical Infrastructure Protection Project.

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council unanimously adopted six resolutions and removed one from the calendar. Key actions include allocating $600,000 in Community Development funds, accepting a $300,000 federal grant for a new police narcotics division, approving a five-year ice arena snack bar lease at $12,500/year, and amending the capital budget to add $2.4 million for flood protection and $372,817 for Park Avenue resiliency and Edwards Avenue overlay.

• Allocated $600,000 in Community Development funds for 50th program year covering streetscape, park, fire station, recreation, senior, youth, MLK Center, and transit-oriented development projects
• Accepted $300,000 federal grant from DOJ for hiring a new detective and creating a Narcotics Division in the Police Department (three-year term)
• Authorized a five-year ice arena snack bar lease with New York Chef Consulting Corp. at $12,500 annual rent (two optional two-year extensions)
• Approved $2,439,055 in federal aid for flood protection infrastructure in the capital projects fund
• Budget amendment adding $372,817 from state aid for Park Avenue resiliency ($145,236) and Edwards Avenue overlay ($227,582)

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several applications for variances from the City of Long Beach Zoning Code. These requests involve parking, yard setbacks, and building areas for residential properties.

• Case #3429: Front yard parking variance at 211 East Penn Street
• Case #3434: Front yard and building area variance for additions at 1060 West Park Avenue
• Case #3435: Front yard parking variance at 633 West Penn Street
• Case #3436: Front and side yard variance for an addition at 608 West Chester Street
• Case #3439: Lot area, building area, and yard variances for a new house at 18 New Hampshire Street

City Council

The provided text is not a meeting agenda but a blank Annual Statement of Financial & Ethical Disclosure form for the City of Long Beach, required to be filed by May 15th each year. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are scheduled for the October 15, 2024 City Council meeting.

City Council Proceedings

The City Council unanimously adopted resolutions to accept grants for water filtration tank replacement ($1M federal, $250k local match), roadway safety planning ($239,824), tree planting ($100k), and outdoor lighting replacements. They also amended the ambulance fee schedule, transferred $13,500 in bus transportation funds, and approved a $884,283 engineering contract for the Northshore Critical Infrastructure Protection Project. One resolution was tabled, and a proposed local law on financial and ethical disclosure was removed from the calendar.

• Ordinance to amend fee schedule for emergency ambulance services (adopted unanimously)
• Resolution authorizing $13,500 transfer within bus transportation budget (adopted unanimously)
• Resolution accepting $239,824 federal grant with $59,956 local match for Roadway Safety Action Plan (adopted unanimously)
• Resolution accepting $1,000,000 EPA grant with $250,000 local match for drinking water sand filtration tank replacement (adopted unanimously)
• Resolution authorizing $884,283 amendment for design/engineering on Northshore Critical Infrastructure Protection Project (adopted unanimously)

City Council

The Tax Assessor is requesting a City Council hearing to amend section 103-C of the city charter. The proposed change would allow Gold Star parents to qualify for the real property alternative tax exemption for veterans.

• Proposed amendment to City Charter section 103-C regarding real property alternative tax exemptions
• Request to include Gold Star parents in eligibility for veteran tax exemptions

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is considering a list of personnel changes across multiple departments, including police, fire, recreation, public works, and beach maintenance. Actions include two retirements (a Police Sergeant and the Commissioner of Public Works), several terminations of seasonal and part-time workers, and numerous appointments and salary adjustments. No policy items or public hearings are scheduled.

• Retirement of Police Sergeant David Walpole (salary $193,989/yr) effective 9/25/2024
• Retirement of Commissioner of Public Works Joseph Febrizio (salary $187,272/yr) effective 9/27/2024
• Termination of six seasonal police special officers and six beach maintenance laborers
• Appointment of Mark Ferrucci as Fire Dispatcher (part-time) at $23.00/hr
• Appointment of 11 part-time lifeguards for the indoor pool at $17.00/hr

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four applications for variances from the City of Long Beach Zoning Code. These requests involve parking, side yard setbacks, and the construction of a new home.

• Case #3430: Front yard off-street parking at 701 Monroe Boulevard
• Case #3431: South side yard setback obstruction at 764 West Park Avenue
• Case #3432: New 3-story FEMA compliant house at 56 Oregon Street
• Case #3433: South side yard maintenance at 58 California Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider two ordinances: one increasing fees for emergency ambulance services provided by the fire department, and another amending penalties for building code, housing, and zoning violations to introduce strict liability civil penalties of $1,000 per day. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a $36,252 contract for amusement rides for the Fall Festival and renewal of the ShotSpotter agreement.

• Public hearing and vote on raising ambulance service fees: BLS transport to $2,025, ALS transport up to $2,500
• Public hearing and vote on amending building code, housing, and zoning penalties to add strict liability civil penalties of $1,000 per day
• Authorization of $36,252 purchase order for amusement rides for the 26th Annual Fall Festival on Oct 12-13
• Authorization to renew the city's agreement with ShotSpotter, Inc.
• Authorization to purchase a Polaris Ranger ATV under a Sourcewell contract

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is considering a series of personnel actions, including reassignments, resignations, appointments, and salary adjustments across multiple departments. Notable items include the retirement of a police officer with a salary of $158,859.22, the appointment of a new police officer at $67,584.00 per year, and several resignations of seasonal gate attendants at Beach Park. The agenda consists entirely of administrative personnel actions with no legislative items or public hearings.

• Retirement of Police Officer Joel Abramson with salary $158,859.22/yr effective August 29, 2024
• Appointment of Sean Gleason as Police Officer at $67,584.00/yr effective August 15, 2024
• Resignations of five Beach Park Gate Attendants and two seasonal Police Special Officers in early August
• Salary increases for two Water Plant Operator Trainees: Nicholas Digrazia to $55,617.00/yr and Peter Connolly to $71,520.00/yr
• Reassignment of several Beach Park Gate Attendants to Cashier (Seasonal) at $14.00/hr

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance applications for businesses on Park Avenue. Both requests involve the installation of bars with seating.

• Case #3427: Variance for an 18' 6" bar with 10 seats and off-street parking at 135 East Park Avenue
• Case #3428: Variance for a 16' bar with 8 seats and an awning 5 feet off the building at 220 West Park Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple ordinances, including a $169,252,981 bond for upgrades to the Long Beach Water Pollution Control Plant and South Shore Reclamation Facility, charter amendments on city officer powers, and code changes affecting building and zoning definitions. Resolutions on fees, subdivision moratorium, and software purchases are also scheduled.

• Amendatory Bond Ordinance authorizing up to $165,759,695 in bonds for water pollution control plant and South Shore Reclamation Facility improvements, with total estimated cost $169,252,981
• Local Law correcting Charter of Long Beach to merge city comptroller and treasurer duties effective August 1, 2024
• Ordinance amending Building Code and Appendix A Zoning to define 'transient rental property' and 'unoccupied hazard'
• Resolution declaring temporary moratorium on acceptance/granting of subdivisions in Long Beach
• Resolution authorizing purchase of calcium hypochlorite chlorine tablets for water purification control plant

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing personnel actions regarding the Police Department. The agenda lists the resignations of two seasonal Special Officers.

• Resignation of Special Officer (Seasonal) Christian Durisile ($18.00/hr)
• Resignation of Special Officer (Seasonal) Abbylyn Henry ($18.00/hr)

City Council

The City Council is considering the award of a one-year contract for miscellaneous plumbing supplies and materials, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods at no price increase. Bids were received from three vendors on July 18, 2024, and the anticipated award document is attached. The item is up for discussion and potential action at this meeting.

• Bids received from Core & Main LLP, T. Mina Supply, Inc., and Ferguson Waterworks for miscellaneous plumbing supplies
• Contract term: 1 year with option to renew for two additional 1-year periods with no price increase
• Detailed line-item pricing for over 30 categories of plumbing supplies including clamps, valves, pipes, and fittings

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council considers a slate of personnel actions including appointments, salary increases, and resignations across departments such as Beach Park, Police, Fire, Recreation, and Sanitation. Notable changes include firefighter promotions to paramedic roles with salary increases to $65,000/year and seasonal cashier raises from $10.00/hr to $14.00/hr.

• Firefighter Almonte promoted to paramedic; salary increases from $60,000 to $65,000/yr
• Firefighter Meyers promoted to paramedic; salary increases from $60,000 to $65,000/yr
• Seasonal cashier Rubinstein appointed from $10.00/hr to $14.00/hr
• Resignation of bus driver Wright with salary of $80,651.00/yr
• Appointment of multiple gate attendants at $10.00/hr

City Council

The Council holds a public hearing on a bond ordinance authorizing $25,993,400 for various capital projects, including roads, public safety equipment, building improvements, parks, water system upgrades, and sewer work. Funding comes from existing funds, state/federal aid, and up to $17,398,400 in new bonds. Other agenda items include resolutions for engineering services on the Park Avenue Resilient Connectivity Project, City Hall façade rehabilitation, ATM management agreements, and purchasing chlorine tablets for the water plant.

• Public hearing and vote on $25,993,400 bond ordinance for capital projects (roads, fire apparatus, water system upgrades, park turf field, sewer lining, etc.)
• Resolution to amend engineering services contract with NV5 for the Park Avenue Resilient Connectivity Project (Phase I & II)
• Resolution to enter into an agreement for management of automated teller machines at various city locations
• Resolution for professional engineering services for City Hall building façade rehabilitation
• Resolution to purchase calcium hypochlorite chlorine tablets for the Water Purification Control Plant

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider six variance applications at its July 25, 2024 meeting. Cases include a subdivision to build two single-family homes, fence height requests, a rear yard canopy and shed, a renewal for a bar's off-street parking variance, and a temporary variance to convert a one-family house into a two-family house.

• Case #3423: Charles Rafimayeri LLC seeks variances to demolish a two-family dwelling, subdivide an 80x100 ft parcel into two 40x100 ft lots, and build two single-family homes at 545 East Olive Street.
• Case #3425: Betty C. Tognino Revocable Living Trust requests a 2-year conditional/temporary variance to convert a one-family house into a two-family house at 470 West Olive Street.
• Case #3424: Constance Forman seeks a variance from fence height limits to maintain 8-ft tall trees/hedges in the side yard at 40 West Beech Street.
• Case #3426: Robert Iannarone requests a variance for a 5-ft front yard fence and a 7-ft side yard fence at 147 East Walnut Street.
• Case #3106: West Beech Grill Corp. & PRM Realty II Corp. seek renewal of variance #3106 for a new bar and off-street parking at 945 West Beech Street.

City Council

The City Council will review requests for a new fire department vehicle and a concrete supply contract. The body is also considering the acceptance of a donated electronic scoreboard for the Rec Roller Hockey Rink.

• Proposed purchase of a 2023 Chevy Silverado water rescue pickup for $68,205.60
• Proposed contract award to Universal Ready Mix for supply, delivery, and transport of concrete
• Proposed acceptance of a donated Daktronics SO-918 outdoor scoreboard valued at $9,905.00
• Donation of scoreboard provided by the Squadsmorial Hockey Tournament Fundraiser

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is approving a series of personnel actions across multiple departments, including appointments, resignations, promotions, and one retirement. The actions cover seasonal beach cleaners, lifeguards, recreation staff, and a police sergeant retirement. No policy or ordinance changes are on this agenda.

• Police Sergeant Allan Alexandre retired, effective 6/30/2024, with a salary of $180,487/year
• Construction Inspector Brooke Anderson resigned, effective 6/26/2024, with a salary of $122,922.44/year
• Police Staff Special Officer (Seasonal) Thomas Galligan received a salary increase from $18.00/hr to $20.00/hr effective 7/1/2024
• 14 beach cleaners appointed at $10.00/hr and multiple park gate attendants appointed at $10.00/hr
• Lifeguard promotions: 8 to Senior Lifeguard at $24.48/hr and 25 to Lifeguard 2/Med I at $21.42/hr

City Council

The City Council is reviewing authorization to accept a $70,000 grant from Empire State Development. The funds will support a study of parking needs in the West End, Park Ave Central Business District, and East End. A local match of $80,000 will be provided through the FY25 Capital Budget.

• $70,000 grant from Empire State Development for a downtown parking study
• $80,000 local match to be funded via the FY25 Capital Budget
• Study covers West End, Park Ave Central Business District, and East End
• $250 application fee payable to Empire State Development

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a series of personnel actions including new appointments, resignations, and retirements across multiple departments. These updates include seasonal hiring for beach maintenance and lifeguard positions as well as salary adjustments for several city officials.

• Appointment of Paul Ferrante as Assistant Superintendent of Recreation at $93,892/yr
• Retirement of Firefighter Brian Abramson effective June 23, 2024
• Salary increase for City Comptroller Inna Reznik to $207,060/yr
• Appointment of several seasonal lifeguards and beach park staff
• Retirement of Police Senior Administrative Aide Patricia Salerno

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four applications for zoning variances. These requests involve changes to off-street parking, building height, and property use at various locations.

• Variance for new front yard off-street parking at 567 Riverside Boulevard
• Variance for a third-story addition and second-floor alterations at 76 Arizona Avenue
• Variance regarding off-street parking maintenance at 720 Franklin Boulevard
• Modification to remove a restaurant and add an apartment at 50 West Boardwalk

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $5.1 million contract for the 'Walks' water main replacement project and two law enforcement technology grants. The council will also review the acceptance of a donation for new Zamboni gate doors at the Ice Arena.

• $4,798,500 contract with T. Novelli Contracting Inc for 'Walks' Water Main Replacement Project Phase 1
• $368,662 contract with D&B Engineers and Architects for construction inspection services
• Acceptance of a $48,576 NYS DCJS grant for police technology upgrades
• Acceptance of a $50,000 federal DHS grant for City Hall security improvements
• Acceptance of a donation from the G2H Foundation for Ice Arena Zamboni gate doors

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing various personnel actions, including several seasonal appointments. This includes a large number of new hires for the Lifeguard and Beach Park departments. The record also notes resignations and terminations within the Police and Laborer roles.

• Appointment of Cesar Rodriguez as Bus Dispatcher at $80,252.00/yr
• Numerous lifeguard appointments with rates ranging from $20.00/hr to $31.33/hr
• Appointment of Summer Special Officers for the Police department at $18.00/hr
• Multiple Gate Attendant appointments for Beach Park at $10.00/hr
• Resignation of William Smith from the Laborer position

City Council

City Manager Daniel Creighton declared a local state of emergency on June 14, 2024. The order establishes the operating dates for the Ocean Beach Park season through Labor Day. This order is effective for five days unless extended or rescinded.

• Declaration of a local state of emergency
• Establishment of Ocean Beach Park season dates

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an application from LBNY Development Corp. for a new eight-story multiple dwelling. The applicant is seeking variances related to height, lot area, density, and off-street parking at 658 - 664 W. Broadway.

• Variance request for an 8-story, 24-unit building at 658 - 664 W. Broadway
• Proposed relief from zoning regulations regarding height, lot area, and parking

City Council

The City Council will consider renewing disaster management consulting contracts for two years and approving a new public transportation safety plan. The agenda also includes a request to purchase a 29 ft heavy duty trolley bus for $751,017.

• Purchase of one 29 ft heavy duty trolley bus for $751,017
• Renewal of disaster management consulting agreements with IMEG, D&B Engineers and Architects, and L.K. McLean & Associates, P.C.
• Approval of the City of Long Beach Public Transportation Safety Plan
• NYS HCR ETPA administrative fee of $8,320 for 416 regulated apartments

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a series of personnel actions, including many seasonal appointments for Beach Park operations. The agenda also covers resignations in the Police and Recreation departments and new hires for street maintenance.

• Appointment of Sweet Stacey as Secretary to the City Manager at $100,000/yr
• Numerous seasonal appointments for Beach Park gate attendants and cashiers
• Resignations in the Police Department for several Special Officers
• New appointments for Street Maintenance workers and cleaners

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will hear ten variance applications on May 23, 2024. Each applicant is requesting permission to deviate from specific city zoning code sections regarding property use, structure dimensions, yard setbacks, or parking requirements. The board will review proposals for residential fences, land subdivisions, commercial bars, new housing, and mixed-use rentals.

• Case #3408: John Quijano requests a height variance for a six-foot front yard fence at 171 West Hudson Street
• Cases #3409 & #3410: Marti Homes, LLC seeks subdivision variances to split two parcels into three at 64 and 68 Michigan Street
• Case #3411: HGC Hospitality LLC requests a temporary variance for a full-service bar with 20 seats at 26 East Park Avenue
• Case #3412: Maurice & Geraldine Ryan apply for variances to construct a new two-family house at 1 Tennessee Avenue
• Case #3417: Jacob Spilberg requests a temporary variance for mixed-use bike and surfboard rentals from a garage at 533 East Market Street

City Council

The Long Beach City Council will review two draft access agreements for Kennedy Plaza, located in front of City Hall at 1 West Chester Street. The first grants LI Greenmarket, Inc. permission to host a farmers market on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May through November 2024 for $75 per event day. The second allows Arts in the Plaza, Inc. to hold an art merchandising event every Saturday during the same period for $50 per event day. Council members will vote on whether to approve these licenses.

• Contract with LI Greenmarket, Inc. for a farmers market at Kennedy Plaza ($75 per Wednesday and Saturday)
• Contract with Arts in the Plaza, Inc. for an art event at Kennedy Plaza ($50 per Saturday)
• License term runs retroactively from May 1, 2024, through November 31, 2024
• Requirement for $1,000,000/$2,000,000 commercial general liability insurance
• Blackout dates set for October 9 and October 12, 2024

City Council Proceedings

The City of Long Beach Council is reviewing proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget across General, Water, and Sewer funds. Adjustments include reduced property tax levies, updated departmental spending for salaries and equipment, and reallocated contingency reserves based on new projections and grants. These changes account for increased state aid, a May rate resolution, and staffing updates like an additional heavy-duty mechanic position.

• Reduced homestead property tax levy by $457,729 and non-homestead levy by $163,752
• Increased police machinery and equipment allocation by $50,000 for a new grant
• Adjusted Water Fund Firematics revenue by $57,500 per the May 7 rate resolution
• Added one full-time Automotive Mechanic (Heavy Duty) position in Central Garage ($65,753 salary change)
• Increased Sewer Fund chemical supplies budget by $50,000 while cutting contingency funds by the same amount

City Council

The Long Beach City Council is reviewing a contract with Starfire Corporation to host a public fireworks display on July 12, 2024, at 700 Mongolia Blvd. The agreement sets a total cost of $44,000, payable in two installments. The city must secure all local permits, provide security personnel, and maintain NFPA-compliant safety zones around the site for public access.

• Fireworks display contract with Starfire Corporation totaling $44,000
• Display scheduled for July 12, 2024, at 9:00 PM at 700 Mongolia Blvd.
• Payment split into two $22,000 installments due at signing and 30 days prior
• City responsible for securing permits, security personnel, and NFPA-compliant safety zones
• Alternate display date set for July 13, 2024

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council agenda lists personnel actions for May 2024, including new appointments and resignations across police, fire, sanitation, parks, and maintenance departments. These updates cover seasonal officers, laborers, specialists, and clerks with hourly or annual salaries ranging from $15 to $74,942 per year. The council will review these staffing changes, which determine current payroll allocations for city operations.

• Dozens of appointments and resignations across Police, Fire Department, Sanitation, and Beach Park departments
• Seasonal Special Officer positions at $18.00–$19.00 per hour
• Appointed Engineering Associate role at $74,942.00 per year
• Multiple Laborer appointments ranging from $14.00 to $18.00 per hour
• Firefighter/EMT positions set at $41,900.00 per year effective April 2024

City Council

The Long Beach City Council is set to consider a resolution transferring $5,000,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes – 2025 Series A proceeds into a joint escrow account with Nassau County. The funds will pay contractors working on the city’s sewage diversion project, which connects the local treatment plant to the county facility. The transfer addresses cash flow gaps after FEMA de-obligated $5,080,232.42 and state advance payments were paused.

• Resolution authorizing transfer of $5,000,000 from Bond Anticipation Notes – 2025 Series A
• Funds directed to Nassau County Joint Escrow Account for sewage project contractors
• FEMA grant PW00309 total obligation listed at $139,071,295.00
• Prior de-obligation of $5,080,232.42 cited due to duplicative diversion work
• Reference to Ordinance No. 3094/24 authorizing the bond issuance

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to hear six variance applications on April 25, 2024. The requests seek exceptions to zoning rules for front yard decks, a third-story addition, off-street parking, and a three-family use at specific residential addresses. The board’s decisions will determine whether property owners can proceed with construction or changes that currently violate code limits.

• Case #3403: Variance for a front yard deck at 39 Tennessee Avenue
• Case #3397: Conditional variance for three-family use and off-street parking at 161 Grand Boulevard
• Case #3404: Variances for front and side yard decks at 125 National Boulevard
• Case #3406: Variance for a third-story addition with roof deck at 44 Minnesota Avenue
• Case #3407: Variance for off-street parking in the front yard at 96 Georgia Avenue

City Council

The Long Beach City Council will consider resolutions to hire Pace Land Use Law Center up to $45,000 for creating a new Planning Board that reviews site plans and subdivisions. Members will also vote on contracts for wastewater treatment chemicals, infrastructure protection funding, municipal road repairs, and firefighter safety equipment.

• Hire Pace Land Use Law Center up to $45,000 to draft enabling legislation and train members for a new Planning Board (May–December 2024).
• Review bids for wastewater treatment chemicals ranging from $149,933.00 to $315,000.00 for approximately 70,000 gallons annually over two years.
• Transfer FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant funds of $2,775,244.55 back to the Capital Budget line for the North Shore Critical Infrastructure Protection Project.
• Approve masonry and asphalt work contract with A.S.V./Benny Construction Corporation at $249,925.00 for a one-year term plus extension option.
• Purchasing 10 sets of fire department bunker gear from Hi-Tech Fire and Safety Inc. for $36,373.54 using 2023 CDBG Grant funds.

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council is reviewing a list of April personnel actions across multiple city departments. The agenda covers new appointments, resignations, retirements, terminations, and part-time salary adjustments for recreation staff. It also includes a promotion for the water distribution department with an annual salary increase from $105,527.00 to $108,719.00. These staffing changes will affect daily operations in public safety, parks, street maintenance, and administrative offices.

• Appointment of John Mooney as Superintendent of Water Distribution, salary $108,719.00/yr
• Part-time salary adjustments for Recreation Specialists Camille Banks and Helena Young to $16.00/hr
• Appointments of Richard Borawski as Chief Lifeguard ($28,000.00/yr) and Philip Cabasino as Assistant Chief Lifeguard ($22,000.00/yr)
• Resignations from Recreation, Street Maintenance, Police, and Corporation Counsel positions effective April 1–5
• Termination of Joseph Dominique Parsley as Community Development Program Coordinator at $41,157.00/yr

City Council

The Long Beach City Council is considering a resolution to settle a property tax dispute for a commercial parcel at 151-161 E Park Avenue, which includes a $29,283 refund and a three-year moratorium on grievances. The council is also reviewing an assignment agreement that transfers the city’s electronic beach pass contract from US eDirect to Direct Technology Holding Inc. D/B/A Yodel Pass, extending the service through April 30, 2025.

• Tax certiorari settlement for Long Beach Commons LLC at 151-161 E Park Ave
• $29,283 lump sum refund and assessment reduction from $70,000 to $60,000
• Three-year moratorium on tax grievances (2024/25–2026/27)
• Assignment of electronic beach pass contract to Direct Technology Holding Inc. D/B/A Yodel Pass
• Contract extension through April 30, 2025

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council will review a roster of April 2024 personnel actions across multiple city departments. The agenda lists salary adjustments, new appointments, terminations, and resignations for positions in Fire, Police, Recreation, Sanitation, Water Purification, and Economic Development. Each entry specifies the employee name, position change, pay rate or annual salary, and effective date.

• Levitt Jordan (Fire Department) salary change from $50,000.00/yr to $55,000.00/yr for Firefighter/Paramedic effective 1/12/2024
• Michael Fritze termination as Police Dispatcher (Part-time) at $19.50/hr effective 2/28/2024
• Tracy Murray promotion from Service Assistant to Recreation Leader, pay changing from $52,895.00/yr to $58,486.00/yr effective 3/28/2024
• Nicholas Kostallas appointment as Water Purification Plant Operator Trainee at $47,810.00/yr effective 3/28/2024
• Sanitation department changes including resignation of Steven Griffin (Laborer) and appointment of Joseph Wright (Laborer) at $14.00–$15.00/hr

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will review six variance applications submitted by property owners and LLCs. Each applicant is requesting permission to deviate from specific zoning code sections regarding parking, height limits, lot size, or permitted uses for residential modifications and new construction. These hearings determine whether local zoning rules can be waived for private property improvements, which affects how specific lots may be altered or used. The board will evaluate these requests during the March 21 meeting.

• Case #3398: Variance request for front yard parking at 203 West Pine Street
• Case #3400: Variance request for a new three-story FEMA-compliant house at 55 Arizona Avenue
• Case #3401: Variance request to construct a two-family house at 48 New Hampshire Street
• Case #3402: Variance request for a front entry with terrace and decks at 32 Illinois Avenue
• Case #3368: Variance request for a third-story addition and interior alterations at 156 Franklin Boulevard

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments and policy updates. These include allocating $300,000 in federal grant funds for local projects and adopting a program to help residents achieve higher flood insurance premium reductions.

• Allocation of $300,000 in CDBG funding for fire station upgrades, ice rink netting, and playground reconstruction
• Adoption of the Program for Public Information to increase flood insurance premium reductions from 15% to 20%
• Purchase of License Plate Reader equipment for $67,544.31
• Transfer of $38,500 to cover refunds for small claims assessment review cases

City Council Proceedings

The agenda presents several personnel appointments and reassignments across city departments. These changes affect the Recreation, Fire, Beach Park, Ice Arena, and Economic Development sectors. The items include updates to job titles and salary rates.

• Appointment of John Whelan as Firefighter/EMT at $41,900.00/yr
• Appointment of Nichole Barnes as Beach Park Manager at $27,000.00/season
• Reassignment of Melissa Cohen to Program Specialist/Teachers Aide at $65,257.00/yr
• Appointment of Axavier (Jordana) Linster to Recreation Leader at $61,991.00/yr
• Appointment of Laurie Buscemi as Grants Manager at $35,000.00/yr

City Council Proceedings

The agenda outlines several personnel actions across various city departments. These include appointments in the Fire and Recreation departments, a termination in Water Purification, and a retirement in Street Maintenance.

• Appointment of Joseph Miller as Fire Commissioner at $35,000.00/yr
• Termination of Kevin Healy as Plant Operator Trainee
• Appointment of Kristen Petliski as part-time Recreation Specialist at $20.00/hr
• Retirement of Anthony Johnson, Sr. as Senior Maintenance Mechanic

City Council

The City Council is reviewing requests for several resolutions. These include awarding a contract to Unibh Builders Inc. for $195,000 for Ice Arena bathroom renovations and renewing the city's Munis ERP software. The documents also present quotes for purchasing John Deere tractors and Gators from United Ag & Turf.

• Contract award to Unibh Builders Inc. for $195,000 for Ice Arena bathroom renovations
• Purchase of two John Deere 6105E Cab Tractors and two 540M Loaders
• Purchase of two John Deere Gator XUV835M HVAC vehicles
• Annual renewal of Tyler Technologies Munis ERP software

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three variance applications on February 22, 2024. These requests involve changes to property use, parking curb cuts, and deck extensions.

• Conversion of 61 Tennessee Avenue from a one-family to a two-family house
• New off-street parking curb cut at 120 Pacific Boulevard
• Renewal of variance to extend the front deck at 68 New Hampshire Street

City Council Proceedings

The agenda covers several personnel actions within the Police and Recreation departments. These include a resignation, a reassignment, and an appointment for a part-time special officer.

• Appointment of Kiernan Morgan as a part-time Special Officer at $18.00/hr
• Reassignment of Joseph Napolitano within the Recreation Department
• Resignation of James Napolitano from the Recreation Department

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through Nassau County. The agenda also includes a business use change at 1024 W. Beech St and the approval of names for the Fire Department's service award program.

• Public hearing and resolution to apply for CDBG funding
• Change of use application for 1024 W. Beech St from nail salon to bubble tea shop
• Waiver of off-street parking requirements for 1024 W. Beech St
• Approval of names for the Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP)

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing various personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and new appointments across several departments. These changes affect roles in street maintenance, police, city management, and sanitation.

• Daniel Creighton appointed City Manager at $220,000.00/yr
• Richard De Palma appointed Acting Police Commissioner / Police Lieutenant at $221,785.00/yr
• Phillip Ragona appointed Executive Assistant to the City Manager at $133,000.00/yr
• Denis Aupied retirement as Supervisor of Street Maintenance ($94,760.00/yr)
• Oneida Alvarez promotion to Administrative Assistant (Spanish Speaking) at $75,206.00/yr

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an employment agreement for City Manager Daniel Creighton. Additionally, the body is considering proposals for the rehabilitation of the Police Auxiliary Building and streetscape improvements for Park Avenue Phase II.

• Employment agreement for City Manager Daniel Creighton at a $220,000 annual base salary
• Contract for Long Beach Police Auxiliary Building rehabilitation with AL-Alt PLLC for $168,000.00
• Downtown Resilient Connectivity for Park Avenue-Phase II project involving streetscape and safety improvements

ZONING BOARD CALENDAR

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing an application from Ronald Greco regarding a house elevation project. The applicant is seeking variances related to height and front yard requirements under the City of Long Beach Zoning Code.

• Case #3394: Variance request for 15 Wyoming Avenue involving height and front yard regulations

City Council Proceedings

The City Council approved a $182,000 contract for Water Well No. 17 and authorized budget amendments for Porch Fest. The Council also moved to schedule public hearings regarding changes to the Board of Ethics and city officer indemnification.

• $182,000 contract with A.C. Schultes, Inc. for Water Well No. 17 rehabilitation
• $5,000 budget amendment for Porch Fest supplies and materials
• Local law to reduce Board of Ethics members from seven to five
• Local law regarding city defense and indemnification of neutral hearing officers
• Public hearings scheduled for February 6, 2024

City Council

The Public Works Commissioner is requesting a resolution to award a contract for the rehabilitation of Well #17. The project involves installing a new pump at the Water Purification Plant.

• Contract award recommendation for A.C. Schultes, Incorporated in the amount of $182,000
• Negotiated reduction from an initial single bid of $318,000
• Rehabilitation of Well #17 pump installation

City Council Proceedings

The agenda outlines several recent personnel actions, including new appointments and salary adjustments for city departments. These items cover roles in water purification, community development, police, and the ice arena.

• Salary increase for Tyler Huffman, Director of Community Development, from $72,500.00/yr to $82,500.00/yr
• Appointment of Kevin Healy as Water Plant Operator Trainee at $47,810.00/yr
• Appointment of Noel Henck as Police Sergeant at $177,987.00/yr
• Appointment of Gerard McNally as Police Officer at $65,616.00/yr
• Part-time appointments for Luke Mignoli (Cashier) and Anthony Bond (Recreation Specialist) at the Ice Arena

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to appoint a new City Manager. If passed, Daniel Creighton will serve as the city's chief executive officer effective immediately.

• Resolution appointing Daniel Creighton as City Manager
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting

City Council

This special meeting is for procedural purposes regarding council leadership. The Council will vote on resolutions to elect a Temporary President and a President.

• Resolution electing a Temporary President of the City Council
• Resolution electing a President of the City Council

City Council Proceedings

The City Council held a special meeting to elect leadership for the council. Brendan Finn was elected President, and Christopher Fiumara was elected Temporary President.

• Election of Christopher Fiumara as Temporary President (unanimous)
• Election of Brendan Finn as President (four affirmative votes, one abstention)