Long Beach public meetings in 2023
34 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Technology and Innovation Commission
The Technology and Innovation Commission will hold an election for the position of Vice Chair. The commission will also consider establishing a Data Privacy Ad Hoc Committee and discuss future committee projects.
- Election for the position of Vice Chair
- Establishment of the Data Privacy Ad Hoc Committee
- Review of the draft Civic User Testing Playbook report
- Approval of July 26, 2023, special meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission is considering recommendations for the MacArthur Park Rehabilitation Project and new fees for El Dorado Nature Center tours. The agenda also includes permit renewals for dog training at Heartwell Park and skatepark improvements at Silverado Park.
- MacArthur Park Rehabilitation Project recommendation
- New fee for El Dorado Nature Center’s Guided School Tour Program
- Use Permit for dog training at Heartwell Park
- Agreement with Long Beach Unified School District for senior program sites
- Skatepark improvement permit extension at Silverado Park
Utilities Commission - Special Meeting
The commission is reviewing several six-month contract renewals for engineering and construction services. They will also consider an amendment to a supply contract for natural gas meters and an application for the California Coastal Commission WHALE TAIL Grant Program.
- $1,000,000 increase to Tri-Pacific Supply, Inc. contract for Sensus natural gas meters
- Six-month renewal of construction management and inspection services contracts
- Six-month renewal of geotechnical engineering services contracts
- Six-month renewal of survey engineering services contracts
- Application for the California Coastal Commission WHALE TAIL Grant Program
Planning Commission
The commission is considering recommendations to approve a mixed-use development at 6500 E. Pacific Coast Highway featuring 600 residential units and restaurant space. The agenda also includes a request for a beer manufacturing license at 2122 East 4th Street.
- Mixed-use project at 6500 E. Pacific Coast Highway with 600 residential units
- Beer manufacturing license and sales at 2122 East 4th Street
- Approval of November 16, 2023, meeting minutes
The Long Beach Community Investment Company
The Long Beach Community Investment Company will consider a $560,000 loan to provide gap financing for development at 225-227 E. 15th Street and 1510 Palmer Court. The agenda also includes amending agreements for 814 Atlantic Avenue and reviewing the President's Report.
- $560,000 loan to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
- Development agreement for 225-227 E. 15th Street and 1510 Palmer Court
- Amending agreements for 814 Atlantic Avenue
- Review of the President's Report
Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)
The committee will hold a closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. This meeting focuses on three specific workers' compensation claims.
- Workers' Compensation Claim of Craig Carley (ADJ10361108)
- Workers' Compensation Claim of Heather Cohen (ADJ16587914, ADJ17649956, ADJ12805092)
- Workers' Compensation Claim of Diana Hohman-Aguiar (ADJ11242667; UNASSIGNED)
City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session
The City Council will hold a closed session to conduct labor negotiations with several unrepresented and represented employee organizations. Thomas B. Modica will serve as the city's designated representative for these discussions.
- Labor negotiations with multiple employee groups (Item 23-51600 a)
- Negotiations involving Long Beach Association of Engineering Employees
- Negotiations involving SEIU Local 721
- Negotiations involving IBEW Local 47
City Council - Revised
The City Council will consider a contract for 2028 Olympic Games strategic planning and several large-scale staffing and fleet management agreements. The agenda also includes reviewing police military equipment reports and considering new alcohol license applications.
- Contract with KPMG LLP for 2028 Olympic Games planning up to $572,240
- Temporary staffing services contract not to exceed $4.5 million annually
- Amendment to AssetWorks, Inc. fleet management software contract up to $633,952
- ABC license applications for Heritage, Dilly’s Sandwiches LB, and Picosito Mexican Grill
- Adoption of the 2023 Military Equipment Special Order for the police department
Utilities Commission - Cancelled
The Long Beach Utilities Commission scheduled a session on December 14, 2023, to review minutes and approve contract renewals and grant applications. The meeting was cancelled for lack of a quorum before any agenda items were discussed or decided.
- Approval of November 30, 2023 meeting minutes
- Contract amendment with Tri-Pacific Supply, Inc. increasing amount by $1,000,000 (new cap: $3,000,000)
- Six-month renewals for construction management and inspection services contracts
- Six-month renewals for geotechnical engineering services contracts
- Application for California Coastal Commission WHALE TAIL Grant Program
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities
The commission will review a presentation from the Office of Equity regarding the FY 24 budget allocation. Members will also receive monthly reports from three standing committees and approve minutes from the November 9, 2023 meeting.
- FY 24 Budget allocation presentation from the Office of Equity
- Accessibility, Transportation & Services committee report
- Youth, Employment, Programs & Services committee report
- Health and Housing committee report
- Approval of November 9, 2023 meeting minutes
Civil Service Commission-Special Meeting
The Civil Service Commission will consider several personnel recommendations, including a title change for a Police Oversight Investigator. The meeting also includes items regarding employee reappointments, probation extensions, and the cancellation of a Carpenter examination.
- Title change and classification adoption for Police Oversight Investigator
- Reappointment of dismissed employee Omolola Odeniyi, Criminalist I
- Probation extension for Firefighter Timothy Luu
- Cancellation of the Carpenter examination
- Removal of a candidate from the Gardener I-II eligible list
Advisory Commission on Aging
The commission will consider recommendations to approve meeting minutes and receive an update from Recreation Superintendent Heidi Mazas. The agenda also includes receiving reports from standing committees.
- Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update from Recreation Superintendent Heidi Mazas
- Discussion on implementing a long-range plan for the commission
- Reports from current standing committees
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission will discuss the recent vacancy appointment process and potential future committees. The meeting also includes updates on strategic planning, officer succession, and reports from the Ethics Officer and ad hoc committees.
- Discussion of the recent appointment process for a Commission vacancy
- Reauthorization of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Lobbyist Ordinance and the Ad Hoc Committee on Updated Policies for 2024
- Review of strategic planning efforts and officer succession planning
- Monthly updates from the Ethics Officer and two ad hoc committees
Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting
The Commission will review a presentation regarding surveys from the 2023 Long Beach Veterans Celebration. The agenda also includes a discussion of the celebration and a recommendation to approve the November 8, 2023 meeting.
- Presentation of survey results from the 2023 Long Beach Veterans Celebration
- Discussion regarding the 2023 Long Beach Veterans Celebration
- Recommendation to approve the November 8, 2023 meeting
Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach
The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach will consider approving minutes from its November 14, 2023 special meeting. The board will also receive and file the September 2023 financial and operational performance reports. This agenda is strictly procedural boilerplate with no substantive policy changes or new projects.
- Approve minutes from the November 14, 2023 special meeting
- Receive and file September 2023 financial and operational performance reports
City Council - Revised
The City Council is reviewing several funding requests and contract amendments. Proposed actions include approving a $750,000 federal grant for the Learning Hubs project and $30,000 for sidewalk repairs on East Washington Street. The agenda also includes various small donations for local community events and holiday parades.
- $30,000 for sidewalk and curb repairs on East Washington Street
- $750,000 HUD grant for the Learning Hubs project
- $76,500 for Atlantic-Pacific New Signals project engineering phase
- Extension of online permitting system deadline to January 1, 2026
- ABC License application for EA Seafood Restaurant at 1607 East Wardlow Road
Commission on Youth and Families - Special Meeting - Cancelled
The special meeting of the Long Beach Commission on Youth and Families scheduled for December 12, 2023, was cancelled. The original agenda included a presentation on the Ethics Program and a discussion regarding the impact of the Israel-Palestine War on local youth and families.
- Presentation from the Office of Ethics and Transparency regarding the Ethics Program
- Report from the Office of Youth Development
- Discussion on the impact of the Israel-Palestine War on Long Beach youth and families
- Review of We Create Community staff reports and Director’s Highlights
- Approval of September 20, 2023, meeting minutes
Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation
The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation will meet to consider recommendations for four substandard building cases. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 18, 2023, meeting.
- Substandard building case at 1640-46 E. 7th Street
- Substandard building case at 1730 Long Beach Blvd
- Substandard building case at 1740 Long Beach Blvd
- Substandard building case at 1543 Rose Avenue
Board of Health and Human Services
The Board of Health and Human Services will meet to discuss board goals and infrastructure. The meeting also includes receiving reports from the Acting Director and the City Health Officer regarding communicable disease control activities.
- Discussion of Board goals and infrastructure
- Report on Communicable Disease Control activities
- Approval of October 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Report from the Acting Director of Health and Human Services
Equity and Human Relations Commission - Special Meeting
The Equity and Human Relations Commission will meet to consider a recommendation for the Mayor and City Council. The item involves submitting a memorandum regarding the Israel-Palestine War based on elements approved by the commission on December 6, 2023.
- Recommendation 23-51557: Submit a memorandum to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Israel-Palestine War
Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission - Special Meeting
The Commission will review minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting. City staff will also present information regarding transportation and the Climate Action Plan. Additionally, the commission will receive updates from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability.
- Approval of October 19, 2023, meeting minutes
- Presentation on Transportation and the Climate Action Plan
- Updates from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability
Equity and Human Relations Commission
The commission will review presentations on violence prevention efforts and the Youth Strategic Plan. Members will also discuss a letter sent to the Mayor and City Council. Additionally, the body will receive updates from Ad Hoc Committees and the Office of Equity.
- Presentation on Violence Prevention Programmatic efforts
- Presentation on Youth Strategic Plan
- Discussion regarding a letter to the Mayor and City Council
- Report from current Ad Hoc Committees
- Monthly update from the Office of Equity
Civil Service Commission-Special Meeting
The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting on December 6, 2023, at 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers to address personnel and hiring matters. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel issues under state law and a recommendation to approve a protest regarding examination items for the Port Security System Operator position. Public comment will be accepted before the closed session begins.
- Closed session for personnel matters per Government Code Section 54957(B)(1)
- Recommendation to approve protest of examination items for Port Security System Operator
- Public comment opportunity on agenda items
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will consider recommendations to approve several recruitment bulletins for city roles. The meeting also includes reviewing personnel actions such as transfers, retirements, and provisional appointments.
- Approval of recruitment bulletins for Fire Captain, Port Planner IV, and other roles
- Provisional appointment of Allen Phang as Equipment Mechanic I-II
- Extension of provisional appointment for Froilan Diaz as Office Services Supervisor
- Review of examination results, retirements, resignations, and transfers
Homeless Services Advisory Committee
The committee will receive several reports, including subcommittee updates and a staff report from the Homeless Services Bureau. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the 2024 Homeless Count methodology.
- Presentation on the 2024 Homeless Count and Methodology
- Review of Subcommittee updates
- Homeless Proclamation Update
- Homeless Services Bureau Staff Report
- Chair and Vice Chair Report
Housing and Public Health Committee - Cancelled
The scheduled meeting for the Long Beach Housing and Public Health Committee was cancelled. The agenda included presentations on tiny homes, health statistics, and the city's vector control program.
- Presentation on Tiny Homes (23-51461)
- Update on COVID-19, Flu, and RSV statistics (23-51463)
- Presentation on the City's Vector Control Program (23-51464)
- Presentation on The Long Beach Housing Promise (23-51465)
- Approval of May 16, 2023, meeting minutes (23-51459)
City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session
The City Council met in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with various employee organizations. The council also reviewed existing litigation and the price and terms for purchasing property at 2961 Redondo Avenue.
- Negotiation of price and terms for 2961 Redondo Avenue
- Labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations
- Review of litigation involving Raquel Soltero and Yasmin Moreno
City Council - Revised
The City Council is reviewing several recommendations for approval, including various community donations and large-scale service contracts. Proposed items include funding for resident training, electric vehicle grants, and amendments to the Long Beach Pledge Program.
- Contract for training and employment services up to $2,000,000
- Purchase of six CNG aerial bucket trucks for $2,667,706
- Grant for electric dump and refuse trucks up to $800,000
- Long Beach Pledge Program contract increases totaling over $359,000
- Business navigation services contracts up to $821,152
Utilities Commission Special Meeting - Closed Session
The Utilities Commission is holding a special closed session meeting. The commission will consult with the Director of Technology and Innovation regarding a threat to public services.
- Consultation regarding a threat to public services
Utilities Commission
The Utilities Commission is reviewing several infrastructure and service contracts. These include funding for water well drilling, pipeline relocation, and water system improvements. The commission will also consider agreements for fiber connectivity and computer equipment purchases.
- $5,657,082 contract with Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. for water well drilling projects
- $973,550 reimbursement to Long Beach Public Works for Colorado Lagoon pipeline relocation
- $510,387 contract with EXARO Technologies Corporation for potable water system improvements
- $472,200 lease with Crown Castle for fiber connectivity
- $313,460 task order for the Customer Service Line Inventory Project
Cultural Heritage Commission
The Cultural Heritage Commission will consider a landmark nomination for the exterior of the former Fire Station No. 9 building. The commission will also review a proposed addition to a residence in the Belmont Heights Historic District and receive a presentation on the city's ethics program.
- Landmark nomination for the former Fire Station No. 9 at 3917 Long Beach Boulevard
- Proposed 575 square-foot addition to a dwelling at 660 Mira Mar Avenue
- Presentation on the City of Long Beach’s Ethics Program
City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session
The City Council will hold a closed session meeting to consult with the Director of Technology and Innovation. The discussion concerns a threat to public services.
- Consultation regarding a threat to public services
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council is reviewing a recommendation to ratify the City Manager’s Proclamation of Local Emergency. This follows a network security incident targeting City of Long Beach systems.
- Ratification of City Manager's Proclamation of Local Emergency (Item 23-28828)
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider a permit for a nonprofit preschool at the West Long Beach Facilities Center in Admiral Kidd Park. The project includes replacing play equipment within an existing 2,800-square-foot yard. Additionally, the body will hold a study session regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Senate Bill 9.
- Conditional Use Permit for a nonprofit preschool at 2125 Santa Fe Avenue
- Replacement of play equipment in a 2,800-square-foot yard
- Study session on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Senate Bill 9