Long Beach public meetings in 2025

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed several variance applications for property use, parking, and construction. The board granted one request for a hot tub and fence and denied another for yard stairs. Several other cases remain open for voting.

• Case #3483: Granted variance for a front yard hot tub and 6' fence at 125 National Boulevard
• Case #3481: Denied variance for side and rear yard stairs at 5 Maryland Avenue
• Case #3480: Application withdrawn to convert a doctor's office to a two-family home at 5 East Walnut Street
• Case #3473: Open for voting on a new two-family house at 231 East Chester Street
• Case #1452: Open for voting to remove off-street parking requirements at 370 West Park Avenue

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, was cancelled by the City Manager. The cancellation is due to a lack of items on the calendar.

Zoning Board rescheduled from 11 20

The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will decide three requests for zoning variances at its December 4, 2025 meeting. Each applicant seeks relief from specific sections of the city’s Zoning Code of Ordinances for proposed changes to residential properties.

• Variance for 1-story front-yard addition at 74 Dalton Street (Case #3479)
• Variance to convert doctor’s office to two-family home at 5 East Walnut Street (Case #3480)
• Variance for side and rear yard stairs at 5 Maryland Avenue (Case #3481)

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council adopted two resolutions. One submits public road information to NYSDOT, confirming 0.409 miles of streets as public thoroughfares. The other authorizes the City Manager to purchase Microsoft Office 365 software services for $35,287.63 under a state contract.

• Submit 0.409 miles of streets (Azalea Court-National Blvd to Center Street, Marginal Road-Pine Street to Park Place, Pacific Blvd-Boardwalk to East Broadway, Richmond Road-Maple Blvd-City Line) to NYSDOT
• Purchase Microsoft Office 365 software services for $35,287.63 under NYS OGS Reseller Agreement PS68202 Contract #51AHM via Dell

City Council

The City Council is considering resolutions to update public road mileage data for the state and authorize a software purchase. These actions affect state highway reporting and city IT services.

• Resolution to submit 0.409 additional miles of public road information to the NYS DOT
• Claiming additional mileage for Azalea Court, Marginal Road, Pacific Blvd, and Richmond Road
• Resolution to purchase Microsoft Office 365 Software Services from Dell Marketing, L.P. for $35,287.63

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions including terminations, new appointments, and one retirement. These actions affect employees in the Sanitation, Community Development, Recreation, City Clerk, and Purchasing departments.

• Termination of 7 Sanitation laborers earning $15.00/hr
• Termination of 9 seasonal Community Development clerks earning $16.00-$16.50/hr
• Appointment of Christopher Hall as Deputy City Clerk at $20,600.00/yr
• Appointment of 4 part-time Recreation lifeguards at $18.00/hr
• Retirement of Purchasing Agent Rosemary Alton earning $123,647.00/yr

The Long Beach City Council approved two resolutions: one authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the installation of a new HVAC system at the Indiana Fire House, and another authorizing the purchase of equipment for the Water Transmission Department from a sole source provider, as amended. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously with five affirmative votes. The meeting also included announcements about schedule changes and community events, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution authorizing agreement for new HVAC system at Indiana Fire House (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing purchase of water transmission equipment from sole source provider, as amended (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions to authorize the City Manager to enter into two equipment and installation agreements. These items involve infrastructure upgrades for the fire department and restocking for the water transmission department.

• Agreement with Premier Mechanical Services Inc. for a new HVAC system at the Indiana Fire House for $147,000.00
• Purchase of equipment for the Water Transmission Department from Hydro Stop Holding, LLC for $34,579.00

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions across various city departments. These actions include new appointments, resignations, terminations, and salary adjustments.

• Appointment of David Fraser as PT Deputy City Clerk at $56.66/hr
• Salary increase for Conor Bogue (Engineering Associate) from $84,788.00/yr to $89,282.00/yr
• Termination of Felicia Cambell (Accountant) at $98,838.12/yr
• Termination of 20 seasonal Special Officers in the Police Department
• Salary increase for Michael Hendrickson (Fire Dispatcher) from $15.00/hr to $24.00/hr

The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved all nine resolutions on the agenda via a block vote. These included a federally funded roadway safety action plan with WSPUSA, replacement of domestic control valves at the Water Purification Plant, an $18,000 grant from Long Beach Aware for underage drinking prevention, purchase of 73 police tablets, a fund transfer for retirement payouts and clerk's office reorganization, a legal settlement with an employee, a $225,000 animal shelter HVAC grant, purchase of two jet skis for Beach Patrol, and emergency HVAC replacement at the Recreation Center. The HVAC resolution was amended to change the vendor to Premier Mechanical Services and reduce the cost from $107,500 to $103,700.

• Approved roadway safety action plan consulting agreement with WSPUSA (4-0)
• Approved contract for replacement of domestic control valves at Water Purification Plant (4-0)
• Approved $18,000 grant from Long Beach Aware for underage drinking prevention (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 73 Microsoft tablets for Police Department (4-0)
• Approved transfer of funds for 2025-2026 fiscal year (4-0)
• Approved settlement of legal action between Stefan Chernaski and the City (4-0)
• Approved $225,000 grant for Animal Shelter HVAC improvements (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two jet skis and trailers for Beach Patrol (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is voting on several infrastructure contracts, including water plant valve replacement and HVAC upgrades. The body is also reviewing police equipment purchases, grant acceptances, and a legal settlement.

• Contract with WSP USA Inc. for a Roadway Safety Action Plan not to exceed $236,390
• Contract with Bensin Contracting, Inc. for Water Purification Plant valve replacement not to exceed $189,000
• Purchase of IT equipment for the Police Department from SHI for $196,196.99
• Settlement of legal action between Stefan Chernaski and the City of Long Beach for $150,000
• Emergency HVAC replacement at the City Recreation Center by Carrier Corporation for $107,500

ZONING BOARD

The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals will decide two variance requests that ask to relax off-street parking and curb-cut size rules at two residential properties. Both hearings are scheduled for October 23, 2025.

• Variance for 74 Delaware Ave to allow a larger front-yard driveway curb cut under Zoning Code §9-113.2(A)
• Modification to existing variance at 61 Neptune Blvd to keep two parking spaces in the north side yard under Zoning Code §9-105.13(F)(1) and §9-113.2(H)

City Council

The City Council will review proposals for a Roadway Safety Action Plan and an asphalt overlay project for West Broadway. The body is also considering renewals for city email protection and backup services.

• Contract for WSP USA, Inc. to develop a Roadway Safety Action Plan for $236,390
• Contract for Metro Paving, LLC to rehabilitate West Broadway between Grand Blvd and New York Ave for $215,633
• Renewal of Barracuda Email Protection and Backup services totaling $46,009.56
• Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $239,824 to cover roadway safety studies
• EPA Grant Agreement (FAIN: 96274824) awarded September 12, 2025

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions including new appointments, salary increases, and terminations. These changes affect employees across the Recreation, Ice Arena, Police, and Corporation Counsel departments.

• Appointment of Sean Murray as Building/Fire Inspector at $54,189.00/yr
• Promotion of Lucas Dikranks to Police Sergeant at $188,643.00/yr
• Appointment of Deanna Giordano as Assistant Corporation Counsel at $106,000.00/yr
• Salary increases for multiple Recreation department staff, including Lifeguards and Laborers
• Terminations of four Cleaners from the Municipal Building

The Long Beach City Council approved a block of seven items, including a local law raising the tax collection threshold from $6,000 to $8,000, and an ordinance authorizing up to $239,824 in financing for a traffic safety study. The council also approved resolutions to renew email software, transfer funds for the Acting City Clerk transition, contract for asphalt overlay on West Broadway, accept a $1 million EPA grant for water meter replacement, and accept a $49,000 cybersecurity audit grant. A resolution to reschedule the November 4 meeting to November 5 passed 3-0 with one abstention, and a $667,700 HVAC contract for the Magnolia Senior Center passed 3-1.

• Approved ordinance authorizing $239,824 for traffic safety study financing (4-0)
• Approved local law raising tax collection threshold from $6,000 to $8,000 (4-0)
• Approved resolution to renew Barracuda email protection and backup services (4-0)
• Approved resolution to transfer funds for Acting City Clerk transition (4-0)
• Approved resolution for asphalt overlay on West Broadway between New York Ave and Grand Blvd (4-0)
• Approved resolution accepting $1M EPA grant for Walks Water Main Upgrade (4-0)
• Approved resolution accepting $49,000 cybersecurity audit grant (4-0)
• Approved resolution to reschedule Nov 4 meeting to Nov 5 (3-0, Lester abstained)

City Council Proceedings

The City Council will consider a list of 50 personnel actions, including appointments for police, recreation, and public works positions, as well as resignations and retirements.

• Appointed Detective Lieutenant Stefan Chernaski at $238,342.70/yr
• Appointed Assistant Corporation Counsel Kerry Giovanniello at $95,000.00/yr
• Retiring City Clerk David Fraser at $118,298.00/yr
• Appointed 15 Lifeguards (Indoor Pool) at $18.00/hr
• Appointed 5 Laborers at $15.00/hr

The Long Beach City Council approved multiple resolutions, including purchasing a new Fire Department engine, entering a contract for East Bay Drive reconstruction design services, and authorizing a license for Barrier Beets to place tables on the boardwalk. The council also approved software upgrades, fund transfers, budget amendments, and emergency water line repairs. All votes were 5-0 except for three items that passed 4-1 with Council Member Lester voting no.

• Approved software agreement for Municity system upgrade (5-0)
• Approved transfer of funds for Water Department vacation accruals (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for capital projects fund (5-0)
• Approved emergency water service line repairs at City Hall (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for sewer fund separation pay (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Fire Department engine (5-0)
• Approved publication for traffic safety improvements ordinance hearing (5-0)
• Approved publication for charter amendment hearing on tax assessment (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a bid for a custom fire apparatus provided by Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC via the H-GAC purchasing cooperative. The proposal outlines technical specifications, payment terms, and a delivery timeline of approximately 1,500 calendar days.

• Contract with Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC for one custom fire apparatus
• Payment terms: 95% due upon delivery to dealer, 5% due upon delivery and acceptance by customer
• Estimated delivery timeline of 1,500 calendar days after signed approval
• Acquisition through the H-GAC purchasing cooperative
• Includes one pre-construction conference and one final inspection trip for city representatives

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four applications for variances from the City of Long Beach Zoning Code. These requests involve modifications to parking, yard setbacks, and the construction of decks and showers.

• Case #3463: Off street parking variance for 155 West Market Street
• Case #3436: Front yard, side yard, and parking variance modification for 608 West Chester Street
• Case #3477: Front yard variance for two new decks at 160 East Chester Street
• Case #3478: Side yard variance for steps and an outdoor shower at 110 West Beech Street

City Council

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting was cancelled by the City Manager because there was no quorum and no items were listed on the agenda. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025 at 7pm.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and safety proposals, including a major athletic field renovation and canal dredging. The body is also considering the acceptance of federal grants for traffic safety and police surveillance.

• Contract with Landtek Group for turf field rehabilitation not to exceed $1,000,000
• Contract with LKMA for engineering design to dredge Sarazen, Ouimet and Hagen Canals for $127,880
• Acceptance of $50,000 DHS grant for CCTV in the Boardwalk area
• Financing for a $299,780 Roadway Safety Action Plan via a $239,824 U.S. DOT grant
• Proposed membership in the Equalis Group buying cooperative

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and reassignments. These changes affect employees in the Police Department, Beach Park, Transportation, and Water Pollution departments.

• Retirement of Deborah McClellan, Bus Dispatcher ($99,032.00/yr)
• Retirement of Thomas Cuddihy, Water Plant Operator ($88,402.37/yr)
• Reassignment of Sydeny Riley to Beach Park Supervisor ($20.00/hr)
• Resignation of Kristen Murphy, Special Officer ($19.00/hr)
• Termination of Zahara Brown and Nathaniel Sanders from Beach Park

The Long Beach City Council approved three resolutions: accepting a $50,000 Homeland Security grant for 18 boardwalk cameras, amending the budget to use $91,000 in remaining LED lighting grant funds, and joining a cooperative to replace the turf field with LandTek Group. All votes were unanimous (5-0). Two agenda items were removed from the calendar.

• Approved accepting $50,000 DHS grant for boardwalk cameras (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for $91,000 LED lighting grant funds (5-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with LandTek Group for turf field replacement (5-0)
• Removed engineering design services resolution from calendar
• Removed traffic safety planning financing resolution from calendar

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance applications for residential and commercial properties. Decisions include requests for parking modifications, building height alterations, and a change in residential density.

• Case #3443: Garage interior dimension variance at 457 East Penn Street
• Case #3459: Curb cut size variance at 1115 West Park Avenue
• Case #3463: Front yard off-street parking variance at 155 West Market Street
• Case #3428: Request to extend operating hours to 12 AM for LB Coffee & Tea at 220 West Park Avenue
• Case #3475: Conversion of a one-family/doctors office to a two-family house at 211 Edwards Boulevard

City Council

The Long Beach City Council will consider two items: a resolution to adopt 1% base proportions for the 2025/26 tax year, splitting the tax levy between Homestead and Non-Homestead properties, and an intermunicipal agreement with Nassau County to share GIS street-level imagery data at no cost.

• Request for City Council Resolution to adopt 1% base proportions for 2025/26 tax year (Homestead: 72.93%, Non-Homestead: 27.07%)
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Nassau County for free access to Cyclomedia street-level GIS imagery

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council will review personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and salary adjustments across the Police, Fire, Recreation, and Beach Park departments. The meeting covers both summer seasonal roles and year-round positions, with several vacancies filled and others left open.

• Police Department: Resignation of Dustin Musmacker (Summer Special Officer, $18/hr)
• Fire Department: Appointment of William Piazza as Fire Lieutenant/Medic ($138,714.58/yr)
• Beach Park: Multiple resignations and appointments of Gate Attendants ($10/hr)
• Recreation: Appointments of Camp Counselors ($16/hr) and resignations of Lifeguards (Indoor Pool, $17/hr)
• Beach Maintenance: Appointment of Heavy Equipment Operator II ($81,956/yr) and Supervisor ($83,904/yr)

The Long Beach City Council voted on six resolutions at its August 19, 2025 meeting. All were approved, including the annual property tax base proportions, rental of amusement rides for the Fall Festival, an inter-municipal GIS data sharing agreement with Nassau County, purchase of hydrated lime for the water plant, purchase of plumbing supplies, and extended retention of L.K. McLean Associates. The plumbing supplies resolution passed 4-1, with Council Member Lester voting no; all others passed unanimously.

• Approved resolution establishing base proportions for property taxes (5-0)
• Approved rental of amusement rides for 27th Annual Fall Festival (5-0)
• Approved inter-municipal GIS data sharing agreement with Nassau County (5-0)
• Approved purchase of hydrated lime for water purification plant (5-0)
• Approved purchase of miscellaneous plumbing supplies (4-1, Lester no)
• Approved extended retention of L.K. McLean Associates (5-0)

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions including new appointments, salary corrections, and resignations. Most actions involve seasonal staff for recreation, beach park, and maintenance departments.

• Salary correction for 10 Recreation Camp Counselors to $14.00/hr
• Appointment of Rasheen Albright as Supervisor of Sanitation at $82,258.00/yr
• Appointment of Kabari White as Laborer at $49,986.00/yr
• Salary increase for Maureen Jordan (City Comptroller Salary Clerk) to $31.00/hr
• Retirement of Fire Captain Christopher Troy

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the City Manager to purchase Watchtower Digital Command Center Software and related hardware for lifeguards. The purchase is supported by a $48,000 funding agreement with Nassau County.

• Purchase of Watchtower Digital Command Center Software from Watchtower Solutions, Inc. for a 5-year term
• Purchase of 10 11th Generation iPads at $199.99 each
• Purchase of 10 iPad cases at $29.99 each and 3 iPad Mounts at $27.00 each
• T-Mobile for Government cellular plan for 10 iPads at $207.70 per month for 5 years
• Total cost of $47,342.80 with a budget amendment of $12,129.20

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three individual property applications. The board will review requests for a kitchen variance, a code interpretation, and a fence height variance.

• Case #2911: Variance for a second kitchen at 65 Nebraska Street
• Case #3472: Code interpretation for 15 Wyoming Avenue
• Case #3474: Variance to maintain a 6' high front yard fence at 511 Neptune Boulevard

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions, primarily focused on seasonal appointments for summer recreation and beach services. The list includes new hires, terminations, and retirements across multiple city departments.

• Appointment of Steven Friedman as City Engineer at $120,000/yr
• Appointment of James Larson as Plant Operator Trainee at $49,006.00/yr
• Numerous seasonal appointments for Camp Counselors, Beach Cleaners, and Gate Attendants
• Retirement of Police Officers Brian McCullough ($157,400.00/yr) and Andy Ng ($162,400.00/yr)
• Terminations of four part-time laborers in the Sanitation department

The Long Beach City Council voted 4-0 to approve six resolutions, including authorizing the city manager to purchase fire department IT services, concrete, aluminum sulfate, and physical exams, settle a lawsuit for $50,000, and publish a $25.99 million capital project financing ordinance for a public hearing on August 5, 2025. A resolution to purchase hydrated lime was removed from the calendar. The meeting also included memorial remarks for Austin Gibbons and announcements of upcoming events.

• Approved purchase of fire department IT services (4-0)
• Approved purchase order for concrete supply, transport, and delivery (4-0)
• Approved agreement for physical exams with Island Occupational Medical Resources (4-0)
• Approved purchase of aluminum sulfate for water purification (4-0)
• Approved settlement with Impressive Auto Body, Inc. for $50,000 (4-0)
• Approved publication of ordinance for $25,993,400 capital project financing (4-0)
• Removed hydrated lime purchase resolution from calendar

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a request to authorize a $25,628.64 IT services contract for the Fire Department. The body is also reviewing bids for the supply of hydrated lime and concrete.

• Proposed $25,628.64 IT network contract with Island Tech Services for the Fire Department
• Bid from Carmeuse Lime, Inc. for 100 tons of hydrated lime at $495.00 per ton ($49,500.00 total)
• Proposed concrete supply award to Universal Ready Mix based on bid pricing
• Proposal from Island Occupational Medical Resources P.C. for firefighter medical examinations

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an intermunicipal agreement with Nassau County for public safety enhancements. The agreement provides funding for the procurement of digital software for city lifeguards.

• Agreement with Nassau County for $48,000 to purchase digital software for lifeguards
• Reimbursement request of $22,426.07 to American Forests for the City of Long Beach Tree Replanting Initiative
• Purchase of 36 trees and planting accessories from Peat & Sons Corp for $11,287.00

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a large volume of personnel actions, including numerous seasonal appointments for beach and recreation staff. The agenda also includes salary increases for various city department heads and council members effective July 1, 2025.

• Appointment of multiple Beach Park Gate Attendants at $10.00/hr
• Appointment of multiple Beach Maintenance Beach Cleaners at $10.00/hr
• Salary increase for City Comptroller Inna Reznik to $211,201.27
• Salary increase for Corporation Counsel Frank Dikranis to $211,201.27
• Retirement of Assistant Superintendent of Sanitation Edward Werner

The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved two resolutions: a budget amendment to move grant funds for tree planting, and an inter-municipal agreement with Nassau County to fund new digital software for lifeguards. Both passed 5-0. The meeting also included reports on police operations and upcoming events, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved budget amendment for Capital Projects Fund for tree planting (5-0)
• Approved inter-municipal agreement with Nassau County for lifeguard software funding (5-0)

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several requests for variances from the City of Long Beach Zoning Code. These applications include requests for new home construction, building additions, and changes to property use.

• Case #3467: New 3 story house at 85 Minnesota Avenue
• Case #3470: New 3 story house with roof deck at 104 California Street
• Case #3469: Temporary conversion of 2 family house to mixed use (1 family and doctors office) at 125 Cleveland Avenue
• Case #3178: Renewal of 2 year temporary variance for doctors office at 714 East Park Avenue
• Case #3466: 2nd story addition at 69 Farrell Street

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions, primarily consisting of seasonal hires for the beach and sanitation departments. The agenda details appointments, resignations, and one termination.

• Appointment of multiple seasonal Lifeguards at $20.00/hr
• Appointment of numerous Beach Park Gate Attendants at $10.00/hr
• Appointment of Beach Park Cashiers (Seasonal) at $14.00/hr
• Appointment of Sanitation and Beach Maintenance Laborers at $15.00/hr
• Appointment of Community Development Clerks (Seasonal) at $16.00/hr

The Long Beach City Council voted on eight resolutions. Six were approved unanimously, including a CSEA contract amendment, a marriage officer appointment, a towing contract, property conveyance, a tax certiorari settlement, and a FEMA budget amendment. Two contracts—for bait and tackle concessions and fire apparatus listing services—were approved 4-1, with Council Member Lester voting no on both.

• Approved CSEA contract amendment (5-0)
• Appointed Amanda Hall as marriage officer for 4 years (5-0)
• Awarded towing/storage contract to All County Towing (5-0)
• Authorized accepting and selling property at 61 East Fulton Street (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for Long Beach Shopping, LLC (5-0)
• Approved FEMA budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved 5-year bait and tackle concession with Fish Long Island, LLC (4-1)
• Approved fire apparatus listing/marketing agreement (4-1)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a license agreement with Fish Long Island, LLC to provide bait, tackle, and rental equipment at the Municipal Pier. The agreement covers a 50-foot by 10-foot space for a five-year term.

• 5-year license agreement with Fish Long Island, LLC for the Municipal Pier
• Annual fees ranging from $5,000.00 in 2025 to $5,618.55 in 2029
• Requirement for Long Beach Police Department background checks on all employees and volunteers
• Licensee responsibility for metered electricity costs at the West Bay Comfort Station
• Insurance requirement of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a resolution to award a contract for replacing collapsed sanitary sewer sections. The project involves installing approximately 225 linear feet of pipe on Heron Street between East Pine Street and East Chester Street.

• Proposed contract award to A.I. Allen Industries, Inc. for $94,050.00
• Sanitary sewer replacement on Heron Street from East Pine Street to East Chester Street

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel appointments across multiple city departments. The majority of the appointments are for seasonal roles in beach parks and lifeguarding.

• Appointment of 21 seasonal Special Officers for the Police Department at $18.00/hr
• Appointment of multiple Beach Park Gate Attendants at $10.00/hr
• Appointment of multiple Beach Park Supervisors at $20.00/hr
• Appointment of Scott Aldrotty as Plant Operator Trainee for Water Purification at $49,006.00/yr
• Appointment of various Lifeguard roles with pay ranging from $20.40 to $31.8182 per hour

The Long Beach City Council approved a resolution extending the collective bargaining agreement with the CSEA by 8 years to 2033, with an amendment adding 'Seniority List' to the agreement. The council also approved a block of 10 items, including a building code amendment, time clock purchases, and a sewer replacement contract. A resolution to settle certiorari proceedings was defeated, and the Farmers Market license agreement was approved with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved CSEA contract extension to 2033 (5-0)
• Approved building code amendment (5-0)
• Approved purchase of time clocks from Tyler Technologies (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with Arts in the Plaza (5-0)
• Approved grant consulting services agreement (5-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer replacement contract with Allen Industries (5-0)
• Approved Farmers Market license agreement with LI Greenmarkets (4-1)
• Defeated settlement of certiorari proceedings (0-5)

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three applications for variances from the City of Long Beach Zoning Code. The requests involve property use, parking, and yard setbacks.

• Case #2250: Variance for a professional office and/or Day Care Center at 801 East Park Avenue
• Case #3461: Variance for front yard setbacks to replace or enlarge a front deck at 42 Ohio Avenue
• Case #3462: Variance for front and side yard setbacks for a new roof over seating at 909 West Beech Street

City Council

The Long Beach Police Department is requesting a City Council resolution to purchase new desks for its reconstructed dispatch center. The purchase will utilize Nassau County IMA grant funds and a Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) contract.

• Purchase of dispatch center console furniture totaling $58,376.00
• Funding sourced from 2024 Capital Budget Line via Nassau County IMA grant funds ($355,200)

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council will vote on proposed amendments to the 2025-2026 budget, adjusting revenues and expenditures across the General Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund. Changes reflect updated projections for items such as LB Arena income, tax certiorari claims, and MTA Commuter Tax allocations.

• LB Arena Contracted Ice revenue increase of $75,000
• Tax Certiorari Claims expenditure decrease of $50,000
• Fire Protection overtime salaries reduced by $130,000
• MTA Commuter Tax allocation of $146,228 in General Fund and $7,674 in Water Fund
• Sewer Fund contingency increase of $5,850

The Long Beach City Council adopted the FY2025-26 operating budget (RES. #68/2025) as amended by the errata sheet, with Council Member Lester voting no. The council also adopted the five-year Capital Improvement Program (RES. #67/2025) on a 4-1 vote, with Lester opposed. Water rate and sewer rent increases were approved, and several resolutions accepting donations and authorizing purchases were passed.

• Adopted FY2025-26 operating budget with errata (RES. #68/2025) 4-1, Lester no
• Adopted five-year Capital Improvement Program FY2025-2030 (RES. #67/2025) 4-1, Lester no
• Approved water rate ordinance (ORD. #3101/2025) 4-1, Lester no
• Approved sewer rent local law (L.L. #III/2025) 5-0
• Accepted charitable donation for ADA doors at Recreation Center (RES. #69/2025) 5-0
• Accepted donation of flood lights at Magnolia Fishing Pier (RES. #70/2025) 4-1, Lester no
• Authorized purchase of police dispatch center furniture under HGACBuy contract (RES. #71/2025) 5-0
• Authorized race timing contract with Elite Feats (RES. #72/2025) 5-0

City Council

The City Council is presenting and discussing the proposed FY 2025 budget, which totals $104,775,085 and is balanced. Key features include a 1.04% homestead property tax increase averaging $53 per median household, a $2 million increase in police salaries, and improved financial health indicators including a Moody's upgrade to A3 and a drop in state fiscal stress score from 85 to 8. The budget also includes water fund appropriations of $6,333,700 and sewer fund appropriations of $5,757,000.

• Proposed 1.04% homestead property tax increase, average $53 per median household
• Police salaries increase by approximately $2 million, total police budget $15,884,942
• Total expenditures $104,775,085, up 2.62% ($2.7 million) from prior year
• Moody's upgraded city credit rating to A3; state fiscal stress score dropped from 85 to 8
• Water fund proposed budget $6,333,700 (17.05% increase), sewer fund proposed $5,757,000 (15.5% decrease)

City Council

The City Council will consider two resolutions: purchasing 11 biometric time clocks for various city departments for $38,423, and buying new console furniture for the police dispatch center for $58,376 using Nassau County IMA grant funds. The furniture purchase piggybacks on an HGAC cooperative contract.

• Purchase of 11 time clocks ($38,423 total) for Lifeguard HQ's, Beach Park Trailer, 150 West Pine (Highway, Sanitation, Beach Maintenance), and water/sewer departments
• Purchase of dispatch center console furniture ($58,376) for the Police Department, funded through 2024 Capital Budget and Nassau County IMA grant
• Time clocks are biometric/proximity readers with annual maintenance of $318 per clock

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and salary changes for various departments. Items include seasonal hires for beach parks and lifeguards, a salary increase for a water plant operator, and the resignation of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works.

• Kevin Tuffy resigns as Laborer in Beach Maintenance at $15.00/hr
• Richard Borawski appointed Chief Lifeguard at $30,000/season
• Robert Mckay and Patrick Matthews promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Beach Maintenance with salary increases
• Russell Darress resigns as Interim Commissioner of Public Works at $130,000/yr
• Five Summer Special Officers appointed to Police Staff at $19.00/hr each

The Long Beach City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2025-26 budget, with residents speaking for and against aspects of it. The council then voted unanimously to adopt eight resolutions, including setting the 2025 Ocean Beach Park season, purchasing automotive batteries, accepting a charitable donation of T-shirts for lifeguards, contracting for July 4th fireworks, authorizing publications for hearings on water, sewer, and building code amendments, and transferring funds for the sewer consolidation project. Two resolutions to purchase time clocks and dispatch center furniture were removed from the calendar.

• Adopted resolution fixing 2025 Ocean Beach Park season (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of automotive batteries from lowest responsible bidders (5-0)
• Accepted charitable donation of T-shirts from Mount Sinai South Nassau for lifeguards (5-0)
• Authorized contract for July 4th fireworks display (5-0)
• Authorized publication for hearing on water ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Authorized publication for hearing on sewer rent charter amendment (5-0)
• Authorized publication for hearing on building code ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of funds for sewer consolidation project (5-0)

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear seven applications for variances or renewals of conditional/temporary variances, including requests for second kitchens, front yard decks, new house construction, and a commercial bar expansion. The board will decide on each case by evaluating whether to grant relief from specific zoning code sections.

• Renewal of variance for a second kitchen at 231 West Beech Street (Greebel)
• Variance for a front yard deck at 7 Delaware Avenue (Ashton)
• New house construction variance at 15 Wyoming Avenue (Greco & Bercovitz)
• New two-family house requiring multiple variances at 20 Ohio Avenue (Joyce)
• Renewal and expansion of bar length by 28'7" at 777 West Beech Street (Beech Street Commons LLC)

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council unanimously adopted a one-year moratorium on establishing battery energy storage systems (BESS). The Council also set public hearings for May 2025 on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and the five-year capital improvement program. Additionally, the Council approved a $422,000 sanitary sewer replacement contract on West Pine Street and a $318,753.70 increase to a purchase order for AFL General Construction. Two resolutions were adopted with a dissenting vote from Council Member Lester.

• One-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) adopted unanimously
• Public hearings scheduled for May 6 and May 20, 2025 on the 2025-2026 budget and capital improvement program
• Sanitary sewer replacement on West Pine Street between Magnolia and Laurelton Boulevards awarded to United Paving Corp. for $422,000
• Purchase order increased for AFL General Construction by $318,753.70
• Authorized fund transfers within the 2024-2025 budget exceeding $1,500, adopted 4-1

The Long Beach City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems and approved several other resolutions, including purchasing athletic apparel, publishing the budget summary, amending an agreement with Passport Labs, and increasing a purchase order for police department construction. The council also authorized a contract for sanitary sewer replacement on West Pine Street. Two resolutions passed with a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Lester voting no.

• Adopted temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of t-shirts and athletic apparel from lowest responsible bidders (5-0)
• Authorized publication of budget and capital improvement summaries and public hearing notices (5-0)
• Authorized amended agreement with Passport Labs for parking violation collection (5-0)
• Authorized SEQRA consulting services agreements (4-1, Lester no)
• Authorized fund transfers within 2024-2025 budget (4-1, Lester no)
• Authorized increase of purchase order for police department construction (5-0)
• Authorized contract for sanitary sewer replacement on West Pine Street (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is authorizing the City Manager to amend an existing agreement with Passport Labs for parking ticket collections. The amendment adds a secondary collections process for tickets over 90 days with two delinquent notices, with Passport billing 35% of revenue collected. Passport will also upgrade the parking ticket management system and provide nine handheld ticket writers at no additional cost. The resolution was approved unanimously.

• Authorize amendment to agreement with Passport Labs for parking ticket collections
• Passport to assign unpaid parking tickets (90+ days, two notices sent) to secondary collections
• Passport will bill 35% of revenue collected on tickets sent to collections
• Passport to upgrade City to latest parking ticket management system, including nine handheld ticket writers at no cost
• Monthly ACH remittance of web payments net Passport fees

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing on the revocation of Conditional/Temporary Variance #3447 for property at 419 East Fulton Street. The board will consider whether to revoke the previously granted variance. No other items are on the agenda.

• Hearing to revoke Conditional/Temporary Variance #3447 at 419 East Fulton Street (Section 59, Block 150, Lot 50)

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is considering a series of personnel changes, including terminations, a retirement, a resignation, and several appointments. The agenda lists 10 actions affecting departments such as Community Development, Sanitation, Building, Police, Recreation, Fire, and Beach Maintenance. All items are routine personnel decisions with no policy or budget discussions noted.

• Appointment of Paul Delaney as Police Officer at $56,792.76/yr effective 3/24/2025
• Appointment of Michael Skudin as Firefighter/EMT at $41,900.00/yr effective 3/24/2025
• Promotion of Sean O'Neill from Supervisor of Beach Maintenance ($103,658/yr) to Assistant Superintendent of Beach Maintenance ($105,348/yr) effective 3/27/2025
• Retirement of Luis Mayen, Heavy Equipment Operator in Sanitation, at $76,435/yr effective 2/28/2025
• Termination of two seasonal clerks in Community Development at $16.00/hr effective 2/21/2025

The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously (4-0) to approve all 10 resolutions on the agenda, including accepting multiple grants for infrastructure projects and authorizing a beach pass access control agreement. The grants include $100,000 for police headquarters renovation, $600,000 for a salt storage dome, $390,775 for Sherman Brown Park rehabilitation, $170,000 for a bayfront planning study, $1,450,000 for boardwalk upgrades, and $3,359,000 for Park Avenue and Kennedy Plaza improvements. The council also approved a budget amendment for FEMA funds and a general fund budget amendment for court upgrades.

• Approved budget amendment for FEMA funds reallocation (4-0)
• Approved beach pass access control services agreement with Yodel Pass (4-0)
• Approved list of eligible volunteer firefighters for 2024 LOSAP credit (4-0)
• Accepted $100,000 grant for police headquarters vestibule renovation (4-0)
• Accepted $600,000 grant for salt storage dome construction (4-0)
• Accepted $390,775 grant for Sherman Brown Park rehabilitation (4-0)
• Accepted $170,000 grant for bayfront planning study (4-0)
• Accepted $1,450,000 grant for boardwalk upgrades and $3,359,000 for Park Avenue/Kennedy Plaza (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a services agreement with Direct Technology Holding Inc. (Yodel Pass) for beach park access control. The meeting also includes a revised service awards report for the Long Beach Fire Department covering 2024.

• Proposed services agreement with Direct Technology Holding Inc. (Yodel Pass) for electronic beach passes
• Long Beach Fire Department Service Awards Report for 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2024
• RFP# 2024-153 for Beach Park Access Control Services

ZONING BOARD

The Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals met on March 27, 2025, to decide on multiple variance applications. Most cases were granted or denied, including a subdivision for two new homes at 545 East Olive Street (granted) and a two-family conversion at 470 West Olive Street (denied). One case remains open for voting: a proposal to convert a one-family house into a two-family house with additions at 538 East Hudson Street. Two cases were adjourned.

• Open for voting: variance to convert 538 East Hudson Street to a two-family house (Case #3452)
• Granted: subdivision of 545 East Olive Street into two single-family lots (Case #3423)
• Denied: two-family conversion at 470 West Olive Street (Case #3425)
• Adjourned: renewal of bar-length variance at 777 West Beech Street (Case #2312)
• Granted: accessory structure variance at 419 East Fulton Street (Case #3447, 2-year conditional)

City Council

The City Council will consider a Community Benefit Bonus application for 50 West Broadway, which seeks approval for a covered parking garage and a waiver of side yard setbacks. The applicant also requests changing one unit from commercial to residential use. The Building Commissioner recommends approval, citing compatibility with the neighborhood and reduced traffic impact.

• 50 West Broadway seeks as-built approval and waiver of side yard requirements for a covered parking garage
• Modification of one unit from commercial to residential use
• Building Commissioner Scott Kemins recommends approval
• Application reviewed under Zoning Code Section 9-105.14(c)
• Council to decide on the Community Benefit Bonus application

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council unanimously adopted four resolutions and approved two others on split votes. Key actions include accepting a $1,000 donation for senior programs, contracting a parking management plan for $141,245, purchasing sodium bisulfite, and authorizing a $200,000 community benefit agreement that waives zoning requirements for a development project. The council also retained data imaging services for $469,692 and entered a temporary access agreement with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

• $1,000 donation from Harvey & Ellen Weisenberg Special Needs Resource Corp. for Magnolia Senior Center programs
• Parking management plan contract with Desman Parking Specialists for $141,245
• Sodium bisulfite purchase at $5.60/gallon from Tortorella Autochem Corp. for two years
• Community Benefit Bonuses Agreement and Settlement Agreement for $200,000 with 50 Broadway Assets LLC, including zoning waiver (passed 3-1-1)
• Data imaging services contract for permanent records project via NYSID at $469,692

The Long Beach City Council approved six resolutions, including a parking management plan contract, a $200,000 community benefits agreement with 50 Broadway, and a temporary access agreement for beach replenishment. All votes were recorded, with the 50 Broadway agreement passing 3-1-1 (Bendo no, Lester abstaining).

• Approved donation acceptance and budget amendment for Recreation Department (5-0)
• Approved contract for Parking Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved purchase of sodium bisulfite for Water Pollution Control Plant (5-0)
• Approved Community Benefit Bonuses and Settlement Agreement with 50 Broadway (3-1-1)
• Approved retention of NYSID for records imaging services (5-0)
• Approved temporary access agreement with NYS DEC for beach erosion assessment (5-0)

City Council Proceedings

The City Council acknowledges the State Comptroller's examination of city finances from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The report is now on file for public inspection. The council may choose to submit a written response by June 2, 2025.

• State Comptroller audit covers January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
• Report available as public record at city clerk's office
• Council may file a written response by June 2, 2025

The Long Beach City Council held public hearings and then voted unanimously (5-0) to adopt a zoning amendment extending the RBA zone per the Haberman settlement, plus 11 resolutions covering CDBG applications, purchases, and budget transfers. All items were approved in a single block vote.

• Adopted zoning amendment extending RBA zone per Haberman settlement (5-0)
• Authorized filing CDBG application with Nassau County for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Ratified CDBG subrecipient agreement accepting additional $160,000 (5-0)
• Ratified disability retirement payments for a fire department employee (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a street sweeper under Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Authorized budget amendment for roller rink scoreboard funded by donation (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a new ambulance under Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Retained Bonadio & Co. for 5-year audit services (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a state comptroller audit that found 86 potential physical accessibility improvements needed at City Hall and Community Center. The audit identified 61 issues at City Hall and 25 at the Community Center. City officials have agreed with the findings and plan corrective action.

• 61 accessibility components at City Hall: van-accessible parking, signs with Braille, door maneuvering clearance, accessible counters
• 25 components at Community Center: curb ramps, door closing speed, restroom mirror/soap dispenser heights
• 79% of inspected signs lacked raised lettering or Braille (15 of 19 components)
• 44% of sales/service counters had no accessible portion (8 of 18)
• City officials agreed with findings, intend to initiate corrective action within 90 days

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to vote on four variance applications that remain open for voting, including a request to convert a one-family house into a two-family at 470 West Olive Street. Several other applications were previously decided: five were granted, two were adjourned. The board also granted a two-year conditional temporary variance for a similar conversion at 260 Edwards Boulevard.

• Case #3425: Vote on a 2-year conditional variance to convert a one-family house into a two-family at 470 West Olive Street (use and parking variances)
• Case #3447: Vote on a variance for an accessory structure at 419 East Fulton Street
• Case #3452: Vote on variances to convert a one-family house into a two-family with additions at 538 East Hudson Street
• Case #3453: Vote on variances to convert a one-family house into two-family at 79 New Hampshire Street (use and parking)
• Case #3454: Granted a 2-year conditional temporary variance to convert a one-family house to two-family at 260 Edwards Boulevard

City Council Proceedings

The City Council agenda for this meeting contains only personnel actions: salary adjustments, new appointments, and resignations for various departments including Fire, Police, Recreation, and Water Distribution. No other business items are listed.

• Fire Dispatcher Kenneth Albrecht salary increased from $15.00/hr to $23.00/hr effective 1/2/2025
• Firefighter Patrick Cunningham promoted to Fire Lieutenant with salary increase from $78,750/yr to $100,000/yr effective 1/28/2025
• Nine part-time lifeguard resignations from Recreation Department's Indoor Pool effective 2/7/2025
• Police Officer Peter Feiler appointed as Detective with salary increase from $154,539/yr to $165,348/yr effective 1/31/2025
• Multiple appointments and promotions in Street Maintenance, Water Distribution, and other departments

The City Council approved a new lease agreement with M.L.K. Center, Inc. after an initial vote failed (3-1) due to a charter requirement for four affirmative votes. Following a motion to reconsider and executive session, the lease was re-introduced and adopted unanimously (4-0). The council also confirmed appointments to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and approved several other resolutions, including a local law amending the charter regarding financial disclosure.

• Approved new lease with M.L.K. Center, Inc. (4-0 after reconsideration; initial vote failed 3-1)
• Confirmed Planning Board appointments (3-1, Lester voted no)
• Confirmed Zoning Board of Appeals appointments (4-0)
• Adopted Local Law amending Charter re: financial and ethical disclosure (4-0)
• Approved resolution requiring annual financial/ethical disclosure statements (4-0)
• Authorized water/sewer testing agreement with Pace Analytical (4-0)
• Authorized contract for City Hall security measures and magnetometer purchase (4-0)
• Authorized contract for fire truck tower ladder repair (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering a lease agreement with M.L.K. Center, Inc. for a community center at 615 Riverside Boulevard. The 30-month lease includes annual rent of $2,000, automatic renewal options, and a right for the tenant to purchase the property for $1 if used as a community center and not encumbered. The agreement also requires background checks, VERTUS training, and allows the City to appoint a board member.

• Lease term: 30 months starting retroactively February 6, 2025, with two optional five-year renewals
• Annual rent: $2,000, paid in advance; first year due within 90 days of execution
• Tenant may purchase the premises for $1 at end of term, subject to continued use as a community center and no mortgage or encumbrance
• City may appoint one member to MLK Center's Board of Directors six months after lease signing
• Tenant must maintain $3,000,000 general liability insurance and indemnify City

City Council Proceedings

The Long Beach City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions, including resignations, a termination, new appointments, and one salary increase. The most significant item is the promotion of Assistant Corporation Counsel Joseph Lupo to Deputy Corporation Counsel, raising his salary from $119,000 to $149,000 per year. Other actions include the appointment of a new police officer and several part-time or seasonal clerks.

• Promotion of Joseph Lupo to Deputy Corporation Counsel, salary increase from $119,000 to $149,000/yr
• Appointment of Robert Smith as Police Officer at $67,584/yr
• Resignation of Emily Butler, Building Department Clerk (part-time)
• Termination of Michael Panettiere, Beach Maintenance Laborer
• Appointment of two seasonal Community Development Clerks at $16.00/hr

The City Council approved a series of resolutions via block vote, including engineering services for City Hall façade rehabilitation and the purchase of fitness and medical equipment. The council also authorized public hearings for a charter amendment regarding financial disclosure and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Approved budget amendment to Capital Projects Fund for Northshore critical infrastructure project (4-0)
• Approved purchase of fitness equipment for Long Beach Recreation Center (4-0)
• Approved professional engineering services for City Hall building façade rehabilitation (4-0)
• Approved purchase of LUCAS Chest Compression System (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Nassau County for Auxiliary Police Department radios (4-0)
• Approved publication for Feb 18 hearing on financial and ethical disclosure charter amendment (4-0)
• Approved publication for March 4 hearing on zoning ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Removed purchase of Beach Mobi-Mats from the calendar

City Council

The City Council meeting agenda contains a single item: a $97,924.97 quote from Siegel Performance Systems for fitness equipment for the Long Beach Recreation Center at 700 Magnolia Blvd. The quote includes treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and other equipment. This appears to be a proposal for council discussion or approval.

• $97,924.97 quote for True and Octane fitness equipment
• Equipment includes 5 treadmills, 2 ellipticals, and several bikes
• Delivery to Long Beach Recreation Center, 700 Magnolia Blvd
• Contract references NYS Contract # PC67849 SB and # PC68954 SB
• Vendor is Siegel Performance Systems, Inc. of Huntington, NY

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to amend the building, housing, and zoning codes to define a dwelling unit as having no more than one kitchen or kitchenette. The body is also deciding on several budget transfers and new service contracts.

• Proposed ordinance to limit dwelling units to one kitchen or kitchenette, with a public hearing set for March 3, 2026
• Contract with Nelson, Pope and Voorhis, LLC for the Bayfront Development Planning Study at a cost of $199,996.00
• Payment of $155,768.00 to Hometown Firefighter Service for the LOSAP program
• Acceptance of a $75,000.00 grant from NYS Archives to digitize Building Department Records via NYSID (SEERY Systems)
• Budget transfer of $160,000 from Unallocated Insurance to the Risk Retention Fund for settlement payouts

ZONING BOARD

The Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on several variance applications, including a request to convert a single-family home into a two-family dwelling at 470 West Olive Street. Other items include renewals for a veterinarian office and rulings on new construction and deck additions.

• Case #3425: Open for voting — variance to convert 470 West Olive Street from one-family to two-family house
• Case #1891: Renewal granted for veterinarian office at 401 West Beech Street
• Case #3445: Open for voting — variance to construct new two-family house at 328 East Chester Street
• Case #3444: Granted — variance for partial third-story dormer at 76 Arizona Avenue
• Case #3446: Granted — variance for front yard deck at 723 West Chester Street

City Council Proceedings

The City Council adopted a local law and ordinance to create a Planning Board, approved a resolution authorizing new agreements with current beach concession operators at Ocean Beach Park (4-1, Council Member Lester voting no), and authorized an inter-municipal automatic aid agreement with the Atlantic Beach Fire District for five years. The council also approved a contract for on-call construction inspection services not to exceed $122,200 and transferred $12,700 within the Corporation Counsel budget.

• Local law and ordinance creating a Planning Board (adopted unanimously)
• Resolution authorizing new beach concession agreements at Ocean Beach Park (adopted 4-1)
• Inter-municipal automatic aid agreement with Atlantic Beach Fire District, five-year term
• Contract with L.K. McLean Associates for on-call construction inspection services, up to $122,200
• Transfer of $12,700 from regular salaries to temporary salaries in Corporation Counsel

The City Council unanimously adopted a local law and ordinance to establish a Planning Board and amend related zoning codes. It also approved new beach concession leases (4-1), an inter-municipal fire aid agreement, a construction inspection contract, and a fund transfer, all unanimously except the concessions vote.

• Adopted Local Law #I/2025 amending charter to create Planning Board (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3099/25 amending code for Planning and Zoning (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #5/2025 for beach concession leases (4-1, Lester no)
• Approved Resolution #6/2025 for Atlantic Beach Fire District automatic aid (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #7/2025 for on-call construction inspection services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #8/25 for fund transfer (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a commercial lease agreement for a boardwalk concession located at 1 National Boulevard. The proposed lease is for a ten-year term starting January 1, 2026, with an option for a five-year extension.

• Commercial lease for 1 National Boulevard with Marvel Frozen Dairy, Inc.
• Security deposit of $8,666.66
• Permitted use for selling desserts and snacks including ice cream, yogurt, and smoothies
• Ten-year lease term ending December 31, 2035
• Five-year extension option with a 2% rent increase in the 11th year

City Council Proceedings

The City Council is reviewing a list of personnel actions for the Recreation and Police departments. These items include new part-time appointments, police sergeant promotions, and one staff reinstatement.

• Promotion of Deena Kassenbaum to Police Sergeant at $180,236.16/yr
• Promotion of Robert Rooney to Police Sergeant at $180,236.16/yr
• Reinstatement of Alyssa Gentile as Parking Enforcement Officer at $56,231.00/yr
• Appointment of Jacob Impagliazzo as part-time Recreation Specialist at $16.00/hr
• Appointment of Ashley DeBernardi as part-time Recreation Specialist at $20.00/hr

The Long Beach City Council approved four resolutions: an emergency sanitary sewer replacement at Riverside Boulevard, software services purchase, a Police Department locker room/bathroom upgrade and dispatch center construction, and sand gravel filter rehabilitation. All votes were unanimous except for the police upgrade, which passed 4-0 with one abstention. The council also amended the sewer resolution to correct the location description.

• Approved emergency sanitary sewer replacement at Riverside Boulevard between East Hudson and East Fulton Streets (5-0, after amendment)
• Approved purchase of software services under NY State contract and fund transfer (5-0)
• Approved Police Department locker room/bathroom upgrade and dispatch center construction (4-0, Lester abstained)
• Approved rehabilitation of city's sand gravel filter (5-0)

City Council

The Long Beach City Council will vote on four resolutions authorizing the city manager to enter into contracts. Items include an emergency sanitary sewer replacement, software services, police department locker room and dispatch center upgrades, and rehabilitation of the city's sand gravel filter.

• Emergency sanitary sewer replacement at Riverside Boulevard between East Hudson Street and East Fulton Street – $130,700 to Macedo Contracting Services
• Microsoft Office 365 and other software services – $40,246.38 from Dell Marketing under NY State contract
• Police Department locker room and bathroom upgrade and new Dispatch Communication Center – $484,100 to AFL General Construction
• Rehabilitation of two iron vessels at the Water Purification Plant sand gravel filter – $1,231,850 to Bensin Contracting Inc., partly funded by a $1M EPA STAG grant