Long Beach, CA

City Council

The Long Beach City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to act on a 19-item consent calendar and several regular agenda items. Major spending proposals include a $25,681,170 BikeShare operations contract and a $2,136,571 airport crash rescue vehicle, both financed partly through lease-purchase agreements. The council will also receive a presentation on development impact fees and consider continuing a local emergency tied to Hurricane Marie and the 2026-2027 El Niño storm season.

• Award BikeShare contract to Drop Mobility, California LLC for $23,346,518 plus 10% contingency, total not to exceed $25,681,170 over three years
• Purchase an Oshkosh 6x6 Airport Crash Rescue Unit for $1,942,337 plus $194,234 contingency, total $2,136,571, financed over 10 years
• Buy two Ravo E2 electric sweepers for $913,104 plus $91,311 contingency, total $1,004,414, financed over seven years
• Workers' compensation payments of $50,170 for Sandra Finley and $78,662.50 for Jesse Macias
• Summary vacation of 18 public street segments in the Port-Related Industrial (IP) Zone District (District 7)

Economic Development Commission

The Long Beach Economic Development Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Boulevard. The agenda is mostly informational: commissioners will consider approving minutes from the August 5, 2026 meeting and receive presentations on the Economic Development and Opportunity Department's Year-End Review and the City's Safe and Secure Program for Small Businesses. They will also receive the Executive Director's Report. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes for the August 5, 2026 Economic Development Commission meeting (item 26-56313)
• Presentation on the Economic Development and Opportunity Department Year-End Review and upcoming activities (item 26-56322)
• Presentation on the City of Long Beach Safe and Secure Program for Small Businesses (item 26-56324)
• Executive Director's Report (item 26-56314)
• Public comment: three minutes per speaker on non-agenda items

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee - Cancelled

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Boulevard. The commission will approve minutes from its September 10, 2026 meeting, receive a presentation from the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN) on employment services for people with disabilities, and discuss whether to create ad hoc committees for upcoming projects. The meeting also includes the 2026 Disability Advocates of the Year Awards and a public comment period.

• 2026 Disability Advocates of the Year Awards presentation
• Item 26-56356: approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting
• Item 26-56357: presentation from Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN) on employment services and resources for individuals with disabilities
• Item 26-56358: discussion of anticipated ad hoc committees for upcoming projects, with possible action to create them
• Public comment on non-agenda items, three minutes per speaker

Marine Advisory Commission - Special Meeting

Marine Advisory Commission Finance Committee

Utilities Commission - Resources Committee

The Long Beach Public Utilities Commission Resources Committee meets Oct. 1, 2026 at 1800 East Wardlow Road to approve its July 16, 2026 minutes and receive two informational reports. One report covers California's water conservation regulatory framework; the other is a presentation on the Long Beach Public Utilities Department's natural gas supply, transportation, storage, and procurement operations. No action items beyond receiving and filing these reports appear on the agenda.

• Item 26-56293: approve July 16, 2026 Resources Committee meeting minutes
• Item 26-56294: receive and file report on California's water conservation regulatory framework
• Item 26-56295: receive and file presentation on Long Beach Public Utilities natural gas supply, transportation, storage, and procurement
• Public comment on non-agenda items, three minutes per speaker
• Meeting at 1800 East Wardlow Road, Board Room, 9:30 AM

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Boulevard. The main substantive item is a recommendation to find that proposed vacations of segments of Pier B Street, Pier C Street, Caspian Avenue, and 9th Street conform with the City's General Plan, all in the Port-Related Industrial (IP) Zoning District. The Commission will also receive and file a Director's Report, approve minutes from its September 3, 2026 meeting, and receive an update on National Community Planning Month. Public comment on non-agenda items is available, with each speaker limited to three minutes.

• General Plan conformance findings for four street vacations in the Port-Related Industrial (IP) Zoning District: Pier B Street (Parcel 3D, Case No. 2607-38), Pier C Street (Parcel 3E, Case No. 2607-39), Caspian Avenue (Parcel 3M, Case No. 2607-40), and 9th Street (Parcel 4A, Case No. 2607-41)
• The 9th Street vacation item is listed as District 7
• Approval of minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, September 3, 2026
• Receive and file Director's Report
• Receive and file update on National Community Planning Month (Citywide)

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 1800 East Wardlow Road to consider several contracts and reports. The largest item is a contract with SHI International Corp. for computer hardware and peripheral supplies, not to exceed $2,762,816 over five years. The Commission will also consider a $257,953 Cost of Service and Rate Study contract with Water Resources Economics LLC and a $25,000 increase to a consultant agreement with The Segal Group, Inc. Two closed-session items address security threats to public services and the General Manager's performance evaluation and compensation.

• Contract with SHI International Corp. for computer hardware and peripheral supplies, not to exceed $500,000 annually and $2,762,816 total over five years
• Contract with Water Resources Economics LLC for a Cost of Service and Rate Study, not to exceed $122,953 for the first year and $257,953 total over five years
• Amendment to Agreement No. UT-3964 with The Segal Group, Inc. increasing the contract by $25,000 to a revised amount not to exceed $100,000
• Amendment to Agreement WD-3665 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for the Well Asset Management Project, extending the term through December 31, 2026
• Closed session on threats to public services or facilities and on the General Manager's performance evaluation, terms of employment, and compensation

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:30 AM at 205 N. Marina Drive, Alamitos Bay Marina Conference Room. The agenda has two substantive items: approving the minutes of the August 6, 2026 meeting, and discussing and reviewing future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items. The meeting also includes public comment on non-agenda items, with each speaker limited to three minutes unless extended by the Chair.

• Item 26-56195: approve minutes from the August 6, 2026 Executive Committee meeting
• Item 26-56196: discuss and review future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items
• Public comment on non-agenda items, three minutes per speaker unless extended by the Chair
• Public comments may be emailed to [email protected]
• Meeting at 205 N. Marina Drive, Alamitos Bay Marina Conference Room, 8:30 AM

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee met on October 1, 2026, and approved the minutes of its August 6, 2026 meeting and a recommendation to discuss and review future commission agenda items, both by 3-0 votes. The minutes record extensive discussion but do not describe the substance of what was said. Chair Kajer confirmed future Executive Committee meetings will begin at 9:30 AM. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of the August 6, 2026 Executive Committee meeting (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to discuss and review future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items (3-0)
• Chair confirmed future Executive Committee meetings will begin at 9:30 AM

Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission

The Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 411 W. Ocean Boulevard to elect a president and vice president and to take up routine agenda items. The agenda includes approving minutes from its September 9 and September 16, 2026 meetings and from Administrative Hearing 12-D-2425, plus a recommendation to hear disciplinary appeal case 23-D-2223. Public comment on non-agenda items is scheduled, with each speaker limited to three minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural and does not state the substance of the appeal or any dollar amounts.

• Election of president and vice president
• Approval of minutes for the September 9, 2026 meeting (item 26-56116)
• Approval of minutes for the September 16, 2026 meeting (item 26-56263)
• Approval of minutes of Administrative Hearing 12-D-2425 (item 26-56264)
• Recommendation to hear disciplinary appeal case 23-D-2223 (item 26-56273)

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a project at 2515 East Ocean Boulevard in the Bluff Park Historic District, involving demolition of a non-contributing garage and construction of a new garage with an accessory dwelling unit. The commission will also receive the Director's Report, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear an update on National Community Planning Month. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Certificate of Appropriateness COAC26-002 at 2515 East Ocean Boulevard: demolish 499 sq ft non-contributing garage, build 909 sq ft garage with 858 sq ft ADU above
• Categorical Exemption CE-26-090 under CEQA Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
• Approve minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting
• Receive Director's Report
• Update on National Community Planning Month

Commission for Women and Girls - Cancelled

The Commission for Women and Girls will discuss commissioners' expertise and priorities to inform future focus areas. The body will also receive updates on human trafficking reporting and the upcoming NACW Conference.

• Presentation from the Human Trafficking Task Force regarding a report on the status of human trafficking in Long Beach
• Update from the Ad Hoc Committee on the National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) Conference
• Discussion of commissioners' interests and expertise to inform future Commission priorities
• Discussion of potential dates for a November Special Meeting
• Report from current Ad Hoc Committees and discussion of anticipated committees

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission will consider approving meeting minutes, receive the Director's Report, and hear presentations on the City's AI and Data Privacy website, the LB Co-Lab community innovation program, and a National Science Foundation grant on digital equity. It will also receive updates from the Digital Inclusion Roadmap Implementation Ad Hoc Committee and consider establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees. The agenda is largely informational with no binding votes on policy or spending.

• Presentation on City of Long Beach AI and Data Privacy website
• Presentation on Long Beach Collaboratory (LB Co-Lab) community innovation program
• Presentation on NSF Grant: Trust, transparency, and technology: Building digital equity through a civic digital commons
• Update from Digital Inclusion Roadmap Implementation Ad Hoc Committee
• Consideration of establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees

The Commission received and filed several informational presentations regarding city technology initiatives, including the AI and Data Privacy website, the Long Beach Collaboratory program, and a National Science Foundation grant. Commissioners also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and authorized the consideration of ad hoc committee adjustments.

• Approved August 26, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Director’s Report (5-0)
• Received and filed AI and Data Privacy website presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed Long Beach Collaboratory program presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed National Science Foundation grant presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed Digital Inclusion Roadmap update (5-0)
• Approved consideration of ad hoc committee changes (5-0)

Finance Authority of Long Beach - Cancelled

City Council Special Meeting

The Long Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single item: a resolution to ratify the City Manager's proclamation of a local emergency due to impacts from Hurricane Marie and the threat of the 2026-2027 El Niño and winter storm season. The council will vote on whether to approve the recommendation.

• Resolution to ratify local emergency proclamation for Hurricane Marie and El Niño (Citywide)

The City Council held a special meeting on September 22, 2026, and adopted Resolution No. RES-26-0139, ratifying the City Manager's Proclamation of Local Emergency tied to impacts from Hurricane Marie and the developing 2026-2027 El Niño event and winter storm season. The vote was 9-0, with all nine councilmembers present voting yes and no recusals or absences. The meeting ran from 5:04 PM to 5:43 PM and included remarks from the City Manager, Vice Mayor Uranga, and several councilmembers. No other substantive items were decided.

• Adopted Resolution No. RES-26-0139 ratifying the City Manager's Proclamation of Local Emergency for Hurricane Marie and the 2026-2027 El Niño/winter storm threat (9-0)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Long Beach City Council. The sole substantive item is a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, as permitted under California Government Code Section 54957.6. The agenda also includes public comment and adjournment, but no other business is scheduled.

• Closed session on labor negotiations with represented and unrepresented employees
• City designated representative: Thomas B. Modica
• Employee organizations include SEIU Local 721, IBEW 47, and Long Beach Management Association
• Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including district-funded community contributions, contract amendments, and grant acceptances, followed by a regular agenda that includes a request for a joint presentation on the 2024 Office of Police Oversight Annual Report and a directive to assess the impacts of federal H.R. 1 on Medi-Cal and CalFresh. The most consequential item is a resolution to authorize up to $60 million in short-term gas revenue obligations to bridge-finance capital projects.

• Authorize up to $60,000,000 in senior gas revenue short-term obligations for capital projects
• Request joint presentation on 2024 Office of Police Oversight Annual Report and LBPD implementation status
• Direct report on H.R. 1 impacts on Medi-Cal and CalFresh within 60 days
• Approve Mills Act historic property contracts for six properties (e.g., 347 Gladys Ave, 1048 Magnolia Ave)
• Increase language services contracts by $100,000 to $600,000 annual aggregate

The Long Beach City Council approved a $20.75M contract for the Anaheim Street Corridor Improvements Project and a $6.07M contract to construct the 702 West Anaheim Year-Round Shelter. The council also opposed an ABC liquor license transfer for 7 Heights Beer and Wine Market, laid over Bikeshare contract items to October 6, 2026, and withdrew a utility billing technology contract. Additionally, the council adopted emergency cannabis business tax ordinances and approved various grants, budget appropriations, and historic property contracts.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-9 and 11-21, except item 17 (9-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for September 8, 2026 (9-0)
• Opposed ABC license transfer for 7 Heights Beer and Wine Market at 2001 East South Street (9-0)
• Directed City Manager and police oversight to provide a joint OPO presentation (9-0)
• Requested City Manager report back in 30 days on street sweeping operations (9-0)
• Requested Health Department presentation in 60 days on impacts of federal H.R. 1 (9-0)
• Executed Mills Act historic property contracts for six properties (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. RES-26-0142 for a $60M gas revenue short-term revolving line of credit (9-0)

Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee

The Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 2026 and receive presentations on three infrastructure initiatives: the Safe Streets Long Beach program, the Port of Long Beach's Harbor Scenic Drive project, and the Rosemead/Lakewood Blvd. Complete Corridor Project. All items are listed as receive-and-file, meaning no final decisions are expected on these topics.

• Approve minutes from January 20, 2026 meeting
• Presentation on Safe Streets Long Beach Initiative
• Presentation on Harbor Scenic Drive project
• Update on Rosemead/Lakewood Blvd. Complete Corridor Project

The Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee approved the minutes from its January 20, 2026 meeting. It also received and filed presentations on the Safe Streets Long Beach Initiative, the Harbor Scenic Drive project, and the Rosemead/Lakewood Blvd. Complete Corridor Project.

• Approved minutes from January 20, 2026 committee meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed Safe Streets Long Beach Initiative presentation (3-0)
• Received and filed Harbor Scenic Drive project presentation (2-0, Saro absent)
• Received and filed Rosemead/Lakewood Blvd. Complete Corridor Project presentation (2-0, Saro absent)

Homeless Services Policy Subcommitee

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee will discuss updates to the 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee Annual Report and policy recommendations. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fencing at the Billie Jean King Main Library and a $50,000 budget plan for the Mayor’s Fund pilot hygiene project.

• Discussion of 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee Annual Report updates
• Discussion of fencing recommendations for the Billie Jean King Main Library
• $50,000 budget plan for the Mayor’s Fund pilot hygiene project
• Discussion of community engagement for the Homeless Services Bureau

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee approved the July 27, 2026 minutes and received and filed four updates on homeless services items, all by a 3-0 vote with one member absent. The updates covered the 2025 annual report, fencing around the Billie Jean King Main Library, a $50,000 pilot hygiene project, and community engagement. No substantive policy decisions were made; all items were informational.

• Approved July 27, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed 2025 annual report update (3-0)
• Received and filed fencing recommendation update (3-0)
• Received and filed $50,000 hygiene pilot update (3-0)
• Received and filed community engagement update (3-0)

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommitee

The Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, receive a fund balance update, and decide on seven grant applications totaling $74,862.50 for local homeless services organizations. The meeting includes public comment on non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes from June 8, 2026 meeting
• Receive and file Mayor's Fund Balance Update from Health Department
• Grant application: Christian Outreach in Action - $30,000
• Grant application: Long Beach New Life Fellowship - $5,000
• Grant applications: Prep ED Programs Inc., RT Care Relief Corp, Long Beach Grace Samoan Church of the Nazarene - $10,000 each; Transformational Living Homes - $9,862.50

The Long Beach Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee approved a $10,000 grant for Prep ED Programs Inc. and a $9,862.50 grant for Transformational Living Homes, while tabling a request from RT Care Relief Corp. The subcommittee also denied grant applications from Christian Outreach in Action, Long Beach New Life Fellowship, and Long Beach Grace Samoan Church of the Nazarene. Additionally, the subcommittee approved the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and received the Mayor's Fund balance update.

• Approved minutes for the June 8, 2026 meeting (2-0)
• Received and filed the Mayor's Fund Balance Update (2-0)
• Denied $30,000 grant application from Christian Outreach in Action (0-2)
• Denied $5,000 grant application from Long Beach New Life Fellowship (0-2)
• Approved $10,000 grant application for Prep ED Programs Inc. (2-0)
• Tabled $10,000 grant application from RT Care Relief Corp (2-0)
• Approved $9,862.50 grant application for Transformational Living Homes (2-0)
• Denied $10,000 grant application from Long Beach Grace Samoan Church of the Nazarene (0-2)

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation - Cancelled

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving two special event permits that include alcohol sales and consumption: the Long Beach Public Library Foundation's Grape Expectations Gala at Lincoln Park on September 27, 2026, and Partners of Parks' 'Sowing the Seeds' fundraiser at El Dorado Nature Center on September 28, 2026. The commission may deny either permit if it determines the activity lacks sufficient public benefit. Other agenda items include approving meeting minutes, receiving an update on the Open Space & Recreation Element, considering fee waiver requests, authorizing a revocable use permit for the Downtown Long Beach Alliance at East Village Arts Park, and discussing future agenda items.

• Special Event Permit #26-215: Grape Expectations Gala at Lincoln Park, Sept 27, 2026, with alcohol (District 1)
• Special Event Permit #26-368: 'Sowing the Seeds' fundraiser at El Dorado Nature Center, Sept 28, 2026, with alcohol (District 4)
• Fee waiver requests per Attachment A under Fee Waiver policy
• Revocable Use and Right-of-Entry Permit with Downtown Long Beach Alliance for East Village Arts Park, 150 Elm Avenue, 1 year + 3 one-year renewals
• Receive and file Open Space & Recreation Element update from Community Development Department

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission approved meeting minutes, an update on the Open Space & Recreation Element, fee waiver requests, and special event permits for the Grape Expectations Gala and Sowing the Seeds fundraiser. They also authorized a one-year permit with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance for activities at East Village Arts Park and received the September Director's Highlights.

• Approved August 20, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed Open Space & Recreation Element update (7-0)
• Approved fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A (7-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit #26-215 for Grape Expectations Gala at Lincoln Park (6-0, Redfield recused)
• Approved Special Event Permit #26-368 for Sowing the Seeds fundraiser at El Dorado Nature Center (7-0)
• Authorized permit with Downtown Long Beach Alliance for East Village Arts Park (6-0, Uriarte Smith recused)
• Received and filed September 2026 Director's Highlights (7-0)
• Approved discussion of potential future agenda items (7-0)

Utilities Commission Communications Committee - Revised

The Communications Committee of the Long Beach Public Utilities Commission is meeting to approve meeting minutes, receive a report on a trademark application for the department logo, and receive a report on public outreach for the Gas Atmospheric Corrosion Survey. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approve April 2, 2026 Communications Committee meeting minutes
• Receive and file report on trademark application for Long Beach Public Utilities Department logo
• Receive and file report on public outreach for Gas Atmospheric Corrosion Survey

Utilities Commission - Revised

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider approving multiple contracts and amendments, including a $4.36 million sewer lift station rehabilitation project and a $7.66 million water main conversion project. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes, fund transfers, and a water resources plan. All items are recommendations for approval.

• Award $4,364,288 contract to Lucas Builders for sewer lift stations S-19, S-28, S-29 rehabilitation
• Award $7,663,260 contract to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals for Alley Water Main Conversion Pacific Avenue Project
• Award $938,294 contract to Jacobs Engineering for Groundwater Resilience Program feasibility study
• Increase HVAC maintenance contract with Southland Industries by $300,000 to $609,000
• Approve $12,000,000 aggregate for on-call professional engineering services contracts

The Long Beach Public Utilities Commission approved a series of utility contracts at its September 17, 2026 meeting, including a $7,663,260 contract for the Alley Water Main Conversion Pacific Avenue Project. The largest single authorization was a $12,000,000 aggregate award for on-call professional engineering services spread across 25 firms. The Commission also elected new officers — Cordero as President, Parkin as Vice President, and Austin as Secretary — effective October 1. All votes were unanimous (5-0), and no public comments were received.

• Elected Cordero as President, Parkin as Vice President, Austin as Secretary (unanimous), effective October 1
• Approved consent calendar items 1-4, including $346,755.70 dry inspection contract with HDR Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 increase to Quality Fence Co. contract, revised annual cap $600,000 (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 increase to Southland Industries HVAC contract, revised annual cap $609,000 (5-0)
• Approved $4,364,288 sewer lift station rehabilitation contract with Lucas Builders (5-0)
• Approved $831,485 construction management contract with Accenture for sewer lift stations (5-0)
• Approved $938,294 groundwater feasibility study contract with Jacobs Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $7,663,260 alley water main conversion contract with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals (5-0)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes and receive routine reports on revenues, transit employee bus pass usage, Block by Block services, electronic camera trailers, and utility box artwork repairs. All items are informational or approval of prior minutes, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2026 meeting
• Receive financial report on revenues through August 31, 2026
• Receive Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for August 2026
• Receive Block by Block status update for August 2026
• Discuss electronic camera trailers and utility box artwork repairs

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission met on September 17, 2026, with five of six commissioners present; Commissioner Duncan was absent and recorded as unexcused. The commission approved the June 18, 2026 minutes and voted 5-0 to receive and file four reports: a Public Works financial report on revenues through August 31, 2026, the Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for August 2026, Block by Block of Long Beach's August 2026 work in Belmont Shore, and a presentation on electronic camera trailers. It also voted 5-0 to receive and file a discussion on repairing artwork on utility boxes. All items were receive-and-file or minutes approval; the minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of the June 18, 2026 meeting (5-0, Duncan absent)
• Received and filed Public Works financial report on revenues through August 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Received and filed Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for August 2026 (5-0)
• Received and filed Block by Block of Long Beach August 2026 work status in Belmont Shore (5-0)
• Received and filed presentation on electronic camera trailers in Belmont Shore (5-0)
• Received and filed discussion on repairing artwork on utility boxes (5-0)

Planning Commission - Cancelled

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to approve July minutes, receive a business partner spotlight from SoCal Jet Services, hear staff responses to prior landing-fee questions, and review monthly airport staff reports. It will also update commissioner assignments for briefing City Councilmembers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approve minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting
• Receive presentation from Andy Fuentes, CEO of SoCal Jet Services
• Receive presentation responding to landing-fee questions from July 16 meeting
• Receive Monthly Airport Staff Reports for September 2026
• Review and update commissioner assignments to City Councilmembers

The Airport Advisory Commission approved four items, each on an 8-0 vote: the minutes of its July 16, 2026 meeting, receiving a presentation on the LGB Business Partner Spotlight featuring SoCal Jet Services CEO Andy Fuentes, receiving a presentation on Long Beach Airport landing fees, and receiving the September 2026 Monthly Airport Staff Reports. It also approved updated Commissioner assignments to City Councilmembers for briefings on commission activities. The minutes record extensive discussion and public comment but no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of the July 16, 2026 Airport Advisory Commission meeting (8-0)
• Received and filed LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation featuring Andy Fuentes, CEO of SoCal Jet Services (8-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Long Beach Airport landing fees (8-0)
• Received and filed September 2026 Monthly Airport Staff Reports (8-0)
• Approved updated Commissioner assignments to City Councilmembers for briefings (8-0)

Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network

The Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network is meeting to approve its 2026-2027 budget and a $400,000 grant agreement with the Long Beach Unified School District to fund workforce development services for students through June 2028. The board will also receive presentations on the 2026 College and Career Expo, the Continuum of Care Board, and updates from the Business Engagement Team and program staff. Several items are routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Approve 2026-2027 program year budget
• Approve $400,000 LBUSD Strong Workforce Program grant agreement (June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028)
• Receive presentation on 2026 Long Beach College and Career Expo
• Receive update on Rapid Response to local layoff events
• Approve June 11, 2026 meeting minutes

The Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network approved its 2026-2027 budget and a $400,000 grant agreement with the Long Beach Unified School District to support student workforce development. The board also received and filed informational presentations regarding the College and Career Expo, the Continuum of Care Board, and Business Engagement Team activities. Three agenda items regarding programmatic updates and reports were withdrawn.

• Approved June 11, 2026, meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 budget (10-0)
• Approved $400,000 LBUSD Strong Workforce Program grant agreement (10-0)
• Received and filed 2026 College and Career Expo presentation (10-0)
• Received and filed Long Beach Continuum of Care Board presentation (10-0)
• Received and filed Business Engagement Team update (10-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Commission will receive reports on the Office of Veterans Support and the FY 27 budget, and discuss planning for the 2026 Veterans Day event and an end-of-year celebration. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Receive and file report on Office of Veterans Support activities
• Discuss FY 27 Budget updates and next steps
• Plan 2026 Veterans Day event logistics and Commission participation
• Discuss end-of-year celebration details
• Review Ad Hoc Committees and consider creating or dissolving them

The Veterans Affairs Commission met on September 16, 2026, with seven of eight commissioners present. The commission approved receiving and filing opening remarks from the Chair, a report on the Office of Veterans Support, the August 19, 2026 minutes, updates on the FY 27 Budget, planning for the 2026 Veterans Day event, and a report on Ad Hoc Committees. An item on the Commission's end-of-year celebration was withdrawn by motion. All votes were 7-0, with Vice Chair Atkins Blade absent and excused.

• Approved receiving and filing opening remarks from the Chair (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing report on Office of Veterans Support activities (7-0)
• Approved minutes for the August 19, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing FY 27 Budget updates and discussion (7-0)
• Approved discussing planning and logistics for the 2026 Veterans Day event (7-0)
• Withdrew item on Commission's end-of-year celebration (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing report on Ad Hoc Committees (7-0)

Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission

The Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission will receive an update on the 2025 Annual Hiring Report, approve meeting minutes, and hear a disciplinary appeal in case 23-D-2223. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment limited to non-agenda items.

• Receive and file 2025 Annual Hiring Report update
• Approve minutes from July 22, 2026 meeting
• Hear disciplinary appeal case 23-D-2223

The Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission voted 5-0 to receive and file an update from the Human Resources Department on the Annual Hiring Report, amended to change the report title from 2025 to 2025-2026. The commission also approved its July 22, 2026 meeting minutes 4-0, with Commissioner Gallardo Good abstaining. A scheduled disciplinary appeal (case 23-D-2223) was received and filed rather than heard. There was no public comment, and the meeting adjourned at 9:48 AM.

• Approved amended recommendation to receive and file HR update on the Annual Hiring Report, retitled 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 22, 2026 Commission meeting (4-0, 1 abstention by Gallardo Good)
• Disciplinary appeal on case 23-D-2223 received and filed, not heard

Commission on Youth and Families

The Commission on Youth and Families will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes, receive informational reports from city staff, and elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting
• Receive Parks, Recreation & Marine Director's Highlights for July–September 2026
• Receive presentation on Brown Act and Robert's Rules from City Attorney's Office
• Receive Office of Ethics and Transparency Annual Update
• Elect chair and vice chair

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company will consider approving funding for three affordable housing developments, conduct a public hearing on the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) plan, and approve routine items like the President's Report and prior meeting minutes.

• Approve up to $1,200,000 for Century Affordable Development, Inc. (CADI) to rehabilitate affordable rental units (District 8)
• Approve up to $800,000 for Long Beach Community Land Trust (LBCLT) to acquire and rehabilitate affordable rental units (District 9)
• Approve up to $2,000,000 for Jamboree Housing Corporation to acquire land for affordable rental housing (District 8)
• Public hearing on the PLHA 2024-2028 Formula Allocation Five-Year Plan and recommendation to City Council to adopt and submit it to the state
• Approve minutes from the August 19, 2026 meeting

The board approved $4 million in funding awards for three affordable housing projects across Districts 8 and 9. Additionally, the board recommended that the City Council adopt the 2024-2028 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan.

• Received and filed President's Report (4-0)
• Approved August 19, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt the 2024-2028 PLHA Five-Year Plan (4-0)
• Awarded $1.2M to Century Affordable Development, Inc. for District 8 (4-0)
• Awarded $800,000 to Long Beach Community Land Trust for District 9 (4-0)
• Awarded $2M to Jamboree Housing Corporation for District 8 (4-0)

City Council - Revised

The City Council is reviewing several major infrastructure and service contracts, including a large-scale realignment of Taxiway F at Long Beach Airport. The agenda also includes budget adjustments for district priority funds, various grant acceptances, and updates to city ordinances.

• $24,217,443 contract for Taxiway F Realignment and Reconstruction Project at Long Beach Airport
• $100,000,000 aggregate contract increase for various public works project management services
• $300,000 contract with JAF Creative Solutions, LLC for a Historically Black Cultural District feasibility study
• Street name change for East Lew Davis Street to 'Beverly O’Neill Way'
• $150,000 and $180,000 funding acceptances from LA County Homeless Services & Housing Department

The Long Beach City Council approved a $22,015,857 contract with All American Asphalt for the Taxiway F Realignment and Reconstruction Project at Long Beach Airport, with a 10 percent contingency bringing the total to $24,217,443. The council also raised the aggregate ceiling on as-needed project management and construction management contracts by $55,000,000, to a revised total not to exceed $100,000,000. Councilmembers Allen and Saro were absent for parts of the meeting, and Councilmember Duggan cast the lone no vote on two ordinances. The meeting also included a street renaming to 'Beverly O'Neill Way' and a first reading of a cannabis business license tax ordinance.

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee is meeting in closed session as attorney/client to discuss two existing workers' compensation claims. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of the closed-session item, public comment, and adjournment.

• Closed session on workers' comp claim of Sandra Finley (ADJ17930839; ADJ17930826)
• Closed session on workers' comp claim of Jesse Macias (ADJ17557336; ADJ20734735)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will meet to receive and file several departmental reports, including the annual report and a monthly executive team update. The Board will also hold a discussion to identify priorities for its health focus areas.

• Approval of August 14, 2026, meeting minutes
• Receipt of Department of Health and Human Services Executive Team monthly report
• Receipt of the Board of Health and Human Services Annual Report
• Discussion regarding Long Beach Gives
• Identification of priorities for Board of Health focus areas