Long Beach

City Council

February 11, 2025 Item #23

Agenda Item 23

23. 25-54286 Recommendation to request City Manager to explore and pursue strategies to\naccelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles for private and city-owned\nrefuse trucks, including identifying public funding opportunities, assessing the fiscal\nimpacts of the city’s fleet transition, planning for proactive fleet turnover depending\non technology availability, clarifying the applicability of the City’s Zero-Emission\nVehicle and Infrastructure Policy, incentivizing the creation of good jobs through\ncity procurement, and preparing for the long-term development of the necessary\ncharging infrastructure. Report back to the City Council in 90 days on the progress\nof these efforts.\nRequest City Attorney to draft resolution indicating the city’s policy position towards\nprioritizing future exclusive franchise agreements with waste haulers that commit to\na 100% zero-emission refuse fleet by 2032.\nOffice or Department: Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District; Rex\nRichardson, Mayor; Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor,\nSeventh District\nSuggested Action: Approve recommendation.