City Council

25. 24-55995 Recommendation to strengthen the Long Beach’s Values Act and reaffirm the City’s commitment to protecting its local diverse immigrant communities by requesting that each separate appointing authority including; the Harbor Department, Utilities Department, City Clerk, Police Oversight, and the elected offices of the City Prosecutor, City Auditor, City Attorney, and Legislative Department to formally commit to the Long Beach Values Act via a letter to the City Council; Request City Attorney to draft language to integrate the City’s Data Privacy Guidelines into standard contractual language, and to implement formal Data Transfer and Use Agreements for all agreements involving data transfers; Support City Manager’s authorization of an additional $200,000 for removal defense support via the Long Beach Justice Fund as part of their Fiscal Year 2024 Year End recommendations to the Mayor and City Council; Request City Manager’s office to develop and amplify informational materials, resources, and community partnerships to help educate community members on their rights and protections; and Request City Manager’s office and City Attorney to review and determine the feasibility of additional community requests and report back to City Council. Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District; Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District; Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.