Grocery store workers could earn an extra $4 an hour after the Long Beach City Council voted to have the City Attorney draft a new ordinance Tuesday evening that would reinstate hazard pay wages.
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Long Beach City Council moves forward with plans to provide financial relief to local businesses
A new plan to create a $5 million fund to help local businesses was approved Tuesday, Dec. 15 by the Long Beach City Council in an effort to provide relief to those struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.
Long Beach city council approves $5 million in aid for local restaurant industry
Approved Tuesday, the Long Beach City Council will be allocating $5 million of anticipated federal stimulus relief for helping restaurants, bars and breweries affected by coronavirus-related closures and health mandates.
Long Beach City Council proposes new plans to address tenant harassment
The Long Beach City Council approved a new ordinance that would grant renters more legal rights against abuse from landlords.
More amenities to open as Long Beach City Council approves revised health order
Businesses, playgrounds and more public services are expected to reopen following the Long Beach City Council’s vote to approve a revised health order Tuesday evening.
Long Beach extends parking relief program through the end of 2020, students still unsatisfied
For valid permit holders, the city of Long Beach extended its COVID-19 Parking Relief Program until the end of 2020 to accommodate residents in parking-impacted neighborhoods, though this does not benefit many students who are still receiving parking citations.
Long Beach City Council expands Open Streets Initiative, passes Interim Motel Conversion Ordinance
Councilmembers voted Tuesday evening to extend permits for outdoor businesses’ sidewalk expansions until the end of 2020, as well as to implement a program that would allow participating motels to act as transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Long Beach city council votes on new budget, LBPD faces only 5% in cuts
After just months of deliberation, the Long Beach city council voted to approve a $2.6 billion budget which included cuts across the city, including to the Long Beach Police Department. Cuts, many argue, were made in the wrong areas.
Long Beach to test-run Universal Guaranteed Income
The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously to pass a pilot program ensuring a universal basic income program as a way to help residents who are facing financial issues exacerbated by the public health crisis.
Long Beach City Council votes against clean energy program
In a split vote, Long Beach city council members voted not to join a Community Choice Energy program to provide 100% renewable energy to the city and will revisit the item next year.