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State Legislation and Environmental Affairs Committee

Tuesday, May 9, 2006 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The committee discussed a proposed Labor Peace Agreement ordinance for hotels and motels on city-owned property, with two versions under consideration that differ in their scope. The committee also reviewed questions from the hospitality industry about the agreement. All items were postponed to May 22, 2006 for further discussion.

Key Decisions

  • Labor Peace Agreement Ordinance (Version A or B) Tabled
  • Hospitality Alliance questions (Mike Murchison) Tabled
  • Hospitality Alliance questions (Legal counsel) Tabled
  • City Attorney response to questions Partially Tabled

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. 1. Recommendation to approve Ordinance (Version A or Version B) relating to Labor Peace Agreement and make recommendation back to City Council. (Ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 16.58 relating to labor-peace agreements for hotels and motels on City-owned property. Version A of the ordinance is identical in wording to the ordinance adopted by the City of Los Angeles in April 2005. It would apply to new leases of City property to individuals or entities that wish to engage in hospitality operations. Version B of the ordinance would apply to any new lease or to the amendment or assignment of any existing lease). (Citywide)
    Agenda Item
    Action: discussed

    This Agenda Item was discussed and continued to the next scheduled meeting on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 3:00 P.M.

  3. 2. Recommendation to review communication from Mike Murchison, President, Murchison Consulting, 333 E. Spring St., 90806 and representative of Long Beach Hospitality Alliance submitting questions regarding Labor Peace Agreement.
    Agenda Item
    Action: discussed

    This Agenda Item was discussed and continued to the next scheduled meeting on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 3:00 P.M.

  4. 3. Recommendation to review communication from Marta M. Fernandez of Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP, submitting questions on behalf of the Long Beach Hospitality Alliance, regarding the Labor Peace Agreement.
    Agenda Item
    Action: discussed

    This Agenda Item was discussed and continued to the next scheduled meeting on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 3:00 P.M.

  5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  6. ADJOURNMENT

    There being no objection Chair Richardson declared the meeting adjourned.

  7. I, Janet Davey, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting _____________________________ Date: ________________
  9. 4. Recommendation to receive and file communication from Assistant City Attorney, responding to questions raised by Mike Murchison.
    Agenda Item
    Action: discussed

    This Agenda Item was discussed and questions No. 8, No. 16, No. 17 and No. 18 were continued until the next meeting scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2006 at 3:00 P.M..