City Council

25. 25-56613 Recommendation to request City Manager to return to Long Beach City Council by the October 21, 2025, City Council meeting with a status update presentation on the residential organics (green cart) collection program and a detailed plan to address the ongoing constituent concerns related to missed collections, availability of carts for exchange requests, and customer service satisfaction. Office or Department: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to request City Attorney to agendize an ordinance to regulate the sale and use of CA State Fire Marshall-approved ground-based sparkling devices (a legal form of firework that does not leave the ground, does not explode, and meets all state regulations for noise), that includes: • Incorporation of 7 percent fee on the sale of ground-based sparkling devices in accordance with AB1403 for funding a robust, dangerous firework community education and enforcement plan; • Incorporate that 4 percent of post-cost revenue be designated to the Nonprofit Partnership to support grants for Long Beach community needs, determined by the City Council annually; and • Incorporate a selection process where 501(c) 3 organizations can apply for permits to operate up to 10 stands spread across the city (excluding the coastal zone). The application should score for articulation of how the funds raised support Long Beach residents. A lottery is being utilized when more than 10 applicants are qualify.