Long Beach public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission

The Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission will meet to review administrative records and determine if a specific case will be heard. The body is also considering the approval of minutes from a previous hearing and a prior commission meeting.

• Recommendation to hear case 13-S-2122
• Recommendation to approve minutes of Administrative Hearing 04-D-1819
• Recommendation to approve minutes for the October 8, 2025 meeting

Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission is reviewing several contracts for water infrastructure projects and engineering services. The body will also address a protest regarding proposed natural gas rate revisions by Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company.

• Contract for Water Main Bridge Crossings Repair Project Sites No. 2, 3, and 28 with Capital Industrial Coatings, LLC not to exceed $2,159,263.50
• Contract for LB-5 Rehabilitation Project with DRP Engineering Inc. not to exceed $314,701
• Contract for Rancho Los Alamitos Transmission Main Improvement Project design with AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. not to exceed $252,040
• Contract for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Water Main Bridge Crossings with Harper & Associates Engineering, Inc. not to exceed $249,575
• Protest to Application 25-09-014 regarding natural gas rate revisions by Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company

Utilities Commission Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will consider three recommendations to receive and file reports from the Long Beach Public Utilities Department. The reports cover non‑operational properties, the fire hydrant inspection program, and a sewer smoke test on Naples Island. Each recommendation is set for approval. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Recommendation to receive and file report on LBPUD non‑operational properties (Item 25‑57247)
• Recommendation to receive and file report on LBPUD Fire Hydrant Inspection Program (Item 25‑57248)
• Recommendation to receive and file report on LBPUD Sewer Smoke Test of Naples Island (Item 25‑57285)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss establishing regulations for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) citywide. The body will also consider a third-party appeal regarding a residential construction project in District 3.

• Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA25-001) and Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA25-001) for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)
• Appeal (APL25-006) by Los Angeles Conservancy regarding a project at 5679 Corso Di Napoli
• Proposed demolition of a 2,911-square-foot home and construction of a 3,846-square-foot home with a 600-square-foot garage at 5679 Corso Di Napoli

Economic Development and Opportunity Committee

The Economic Development and Opportunity Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an update on the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts Program.

• Update on the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts Program (Item 25-57274)
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 25-57273)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated workers' compensation litigation. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 4:15 PM.

• Closed session: Existing litigation (Jill Bowles, Jeffrey Garcia, Regina Willis)
• Closed session: Anticipated litigation (David Strohman)
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting location: The Beach Conference Room, 2nd Floor
• Meeting date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Long Beach City Council will consider initiating a lawsuit as outlined in agenda item 25-57277. The action is based on paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9. The meeting also includes a public comment period where speakers may address the council for up to three minutes.

• Initiation of litigation (Agenda item 25-57277) under California Government Code §54956.9

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will adopt the Speed Safety System Use Policy and approve a contract with Verra Mobility for an automated speed enforcement system costing up to $5,589,000. The meeting also includes appropriations for the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility, a grant for the Surrender and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program, and a request to launch a Green Parkways Initiative. Ordinance amendments for the Bixby Knolls and Zaferia Business Improvement Areas will also be considered.

• Approve a contract with Verra Mobility (American Traffic Solutions) for automated speed enforcement, up to $5,589,000, and increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund by the same amount (Item 17).
• Increase appropriations in the SERRF Fund by $1,000,000 to fund operational costs for the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (Item 8).
• Authorize a grant agreement with the State of California for the Surrender and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program, up to $50,000 with a $5,000 match (Item 11).
• Approve the Green Parkways Initiative request to set new standards for parkway environmental protection (Item 15).
• Adopt ordinance amendments modifying assessments for the Bixby Knolls and Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Areas (Items 18 and 19).

Cultural Heritage Commission - Special Meeting

The Cultural Heritage Commission will receive and file the Director’s Report and approve the minutes from its October 28 meeting. It will consider a Major Certificate of Appropriateness request to add an 800‑square‑foot single‑story dwelling to the property at 256 Lindero Avenue, which is in the Bluff Heights Historic District and the R‑2‑A zoning district. The meeting will also include the election of a Chair and Vice Chair and a period for public comment.

• Item 25-57261: Receive and file Director’s Report
• Item 25-57262: Approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Item 25-57275: Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for an 800‑sq‑ft addition at 256 Lindero Ave (Bluff Heights Historic District, APN 7263-016-020)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board will review monthly reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the Acting City Health Officer. Members will also discuss the Proposed Strategic Plan, the Annual Report, and an update regarding the Long Beach Community Foundation.

• Discussion on the Proposed Strategic Plan
• Discussion on the Board of Health and Human Services Annual Report
• Update on the Long Beach Community Foundation
• Monthly report from the Director of Health and Human Services
• Monthly report from the Acting City Health Officer

Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network - Special Meeting

The Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network will review policies for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs. The body is also deciding on board member elections for a non-profit corporation and revisions to its own bylaws.

• Election of two new board members to Pacific Gateway Workforce Partnership, Inc.
• Approval of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) policy for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth
• Approval of revisions to the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network Bylaws
• Approval of a list of qualified Subject Matter Experts for program planning and compliance
• Updates on MOUs with Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, LIUNA, and Merge Opportunities

The network approved eight recommendations. The minutes from September 16, 2025 were approved (8‑0, 2 abstentions). Revised bylaws, a new board appointment, the WIOA policy, a list of subject‑matter experts, updates to MOUs, a business‑engagement report, and a programmatic‑activities discussion were all approved unanimously.

• Approved Sep 16, 2025 minutes (Yes 8, No 0, Abstain 2)
• Approved revisions to network bylaws (Yes 10, No 0)
• Elected Chair LaBar and Member Cobarruvias to Pacific Gateway Workforce Partnership (Yes 11, No 0)
• Approved WIOA policy for Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth (Yes 11, No 0)
• Approved list of qualified Subject Matter Experts (Yes 12, No 0)
• Approved filing of MOU updates with carpenters, LIUNA, MERGE (Yes 12, No 0)
• Approved filing of Business Engagement Team update (Yes 12, No 0)
• Approved filing of programmatic activities discussion (Yes 12, No 0)

Citizen's Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Special Meeting

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the formation or dissolution of ad hoc committees. The meeting will be held in-person at the Beach Conference Room with an option for remote participation via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2025
• Discussion on current and anticipated ad hoc committees
• Potential action to dissolve or create ad hoc committees
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting held at 411 W. Ocean Boulevard

The Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and to discuss creating or dissolving future committees. Both motions passed with nine votes in favor and none against.

• Approved recommendation to adopt November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Ad Hoc Committee reports and discuss future committees (9-0)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file the manager's monthly oral updates and the Executive Committee status report. Additionally, the commission will review and discuss the 2026 meeting calendar and agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the November 13, 2025 meeting (Item 25-57132)
• Receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates (Item 25-57133)
• Review and discuss the 2026 calendar and agenda items (Item 25-57137)
• Receive and file the Executive Committee status report (Item 25-57134)

The Marine Advisory Commission approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved receiving and filing the manager's monthly oral updates, reviewing the 2026 calendar and agenda items, and receiving the Executive Committee status report. Each motion passed with a 5‑0 vote; Commissioners Carlin and Lambe were absent. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes for Nov 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Manager's monthly oral updates (5-0)
• Approved review of 2026 calendar and agenda items (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Executive Committee status report (5-0)

Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission - Special Meeting

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission will receive staff presentations on transportation and the ClimateLB Youth Microgrant Program. The body will also discuss the status and creation of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Presentation on Transportation and the Climate Action Plan
• Presentation on the ClimateLB Youth Microgrant Program
• Discussion on dissolving or creating Ad Hoc Committees
• Report from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability

The commission approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing presentations on the Transportation and Climate Action Plan, the ClimateLB Youth Microgrant Program, current and future Ad Hoc Committees, and announcements from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability. All motions passed unanimously with seven votes in favor and none against.

• Approved minutes from Oct. 23, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing Transportation and Climate Action Plan presentation (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing ClimateLB Youth Microgrant Program presentation (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing report on Ad Hoc Committees and related actions (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing announcements from Office of Climate Action and Sustainability (7-0)

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting - Retreat

The Long Beach Public Utilities Commission will discuss a recommendation to receive and file the Review of the FY 2025 Business Plan Accomplishments and the FY 2026 Look‑Ahead. The suggested action is to approve the recommendation. The meeting also includes a public comment period for non‑agenda items and standard procedural steps.

• Recommendation 25-57224: Receive and file the FY 2025 Business Plan review and FY 2026 Look‑Ahead (approve recommendation)

The Long Beach Utilities Commission voted to approve the recommendation to receive and file the FY 2025 Business Plan review and FY 2026 look‑ahead. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. The retreat included presentations on FY 2025 accomplishments, but no public comments were received.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file FY 2025 Business Plan review (5‑0)

Advisory Commission on Aging - Special Meeting

The Advisory Commission on Aging will consider approval of the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive and file the Superintendent’s update on citywide senior programming and the new senior center. The commission will discuss and approve sending a letter to the Mayor and City Council about distribution of incoming funds for aging adults for the fiscal year.

• Approve minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting (Item 25-57169)
• Receive and file Superintendent’s update on citywide senior programming and the new senior center (Item 25-57170)
• Receive and file updates from Ad Hoc Committees (Item 25-57173)
• Discuss and approve transmittal of a letter to the Mayor and City Council regarding distribution of incoming funds for aging adults (Item 25-57174)

The Advisory Commission on Aging approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It approved receiving and filing the superintendent’s update on citywide senior programming and the new senior center. It approved receiving and filing updates from ad hoc committees. It approved a letter to the mayor and city council about distribution of funds for aging adults.

• Approved minutes for Nov 12 meeting (6-0 vote)
• Approved receipt and filing of superintendent’s senior program update (6-0 vote)
• Approved receipt and filing of ad hoc committee updates (6-0 vote)
• Approved transmittal of letter on aging‑adult fund distribution (6-0 vote)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will discuss the proposed Long Beach Framework for Accountability, Integrity, and Reporting (FAIR) Act and receive conflict of interest amendments from the City Clerk. The body will also consider cancelling one meeting in 2026 and review the status of several ad hoc committees.

• Update to the proposed Long Beach Framework for Accountability, Integrity, and Reporting (FAIR) Act
• Conflict of Interest (COI) amendments from the City Clerk
• Action on cancelling one Ethics Commission meeting during the 2026 calendar year
• Discussion on dissolving, creating, or reauthorizing Ad Hoc Committees
• Discussion of topics for a Human Resources Department presentation

The commission approved the November 12, 2025 minutes and several routine filings, including updates to the FAIR Act and Conflict of Interest amendments. Commissioners voted 5-2 to cancel one regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026. They also reauthorized three Ad Hoc committees and approved a monthly update from the Ethics Officer.

• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 Ethics Commission meeting (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of update to the FAIR Act (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Conflict of Interest amendments (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of one regular meeting on July 8, 2026 (5-2)
• Reauthorized three Ad Hoc committees on Social Media, Commission Responsibilities, and Policies Review (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of monthly update from the Ethics Officer (7-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review reports from the Office of Veterans Support and Veterans Day Celebration survey results. The body is also considering the creation of an ad hoc committee for the 2026 Veterans Banner Program.

• Creation of an ad hoc committee for the 2026 Veterans Banner Program
• Review of Veterans Day Celebration event survey results
• Report on activities of the Office of Veterans Support

The Veterans Affairs Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, received opening remarks, and filed a report on the Office of Veterans Support. It also approved the formation of a 2026 Veterans Banner Program ad hoc committee composed of Commissioners Earl, Goodin, and Hardimon. Additionally, the commission approved discussion of the Veterans Day Celebration and filed the event survey results.

• Approved minutes for Oct 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of opening remarks (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Office of Veterans Support report (5-0)
• Approved creation of 2026 Veterans Banner Program ad hoc committee (5-0)
• Approved discussion of Veterans Day Celebration and filing of survey results (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session - Revised

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss the initiation of one new legal matter and two existing lawsuits. These discussions are conducted privately pursuant to the California Government Code.

• Initiation of litigation (one matter)
• City of Long Beach v. The State of California, et al. (Case No. 25WM000047)
• Long Beach Reform Coalition, et al., v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 25WM000112)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including the approval of a $600,000 contract for workforce development services and the authorization of a $420,000 contract for steel purchases.

• Authorize $600,000 contract for workforce development services
• Authorize $420,000 contract for steel purchases
• Authorize $188,600 contract for mental health platform
• Authorize $100,000 grant for Ramona Park mini-pitch
• Amend contract for Belmont Shore Employee Bus Pass Program

The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved all items on the consent calendar, including fund transfers and a referral of damage claims. It also authorized several contracts and a $100,000 grant, and granted an entertainment permit for a local venue. All motions passed with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑3 fund transfers totaling $5,000 (9-0)
• Approved referral of damage claims to City Attorney (9-0)
• Approved execution of Consent and Assumption Agreement for 241 N Marina Drive (9-0)
• Approved $600,000 workforce‑development contracts with multiple providers (9-0)
• Approved $420,000 steel supply contract with B&B Surplus Metals (9-0)
• Approved $188,600 mental‑health platform contract with CredibleMind (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 U.S. Soccer Foundation grant for Ramona Park mini‑pitch (9-0)
• Approved entertainment permit for Foot Work Records at 400 East 3rd Street (9-0)

Technology and Innovation Commission - Special Meeting

The Technology and Innovation Commission will approve minutes, receive reports on the City Hall kiosk and Generative AI committees, and discuss 2025 topics. The body will also consider establishing or dissolving additional Ad Hoc committees.

• Receive report on City Hall Kiosk project
• Review and discuss 2025 topics
• Receive report from Generative AI, TID 28 and 2028 Olympics Committees
• Consider establishing additional Ad Hoc Committees
• Approve minutes from September 24, 2025 meeting

The Technology and Innovation Commission unanimously approved recommendations to approve prior meeting minutes, receive the Director’s Report, file the City Hall Kiosk presentation, review 2025 topics, file a Generative AI report, and consider establishing or dissolving additional ad‑hoc committees. All motions passed with a 4‑yes, 0‑no vote; Commissioners Callihan and Chiddick were absent.

• Approved minutes from Sep 24, 2025 meeting (25-57210) (4-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Director’s Report (25-57211) (4-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of City Hall Kiosk presentation (25-57212) (4-0)
• Approved review and discussion of 2025 topics (25-57213) (4-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Generative AI report (25-57214) (4-0)
• Approved consideration of establishing or dissolving ad hoc committees (25-57215) (4-0)

Commission for Women and Girls - Special Meeting - Revised

The Commission for Women and Girls will review a presentation on Ranked Choice Voting and its impact on women and girls in Long Beach. Members will also discuss planning for the upcoming Women’s Safety Conference and the status of current Ad Hoc Committees.

• Presentation on Ranked Choice Voting and its effect on women and girls in Long Beach
• Planning and considerations for the upcoming Women’s Safety Conference
• Report on current Ad Hoc Committees and potential creation or dissolution of committees
• Approval of minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing presentations on ranked‑choice voting and on the upcoming Women’s Safety Conference. Finally, the commission voted to dissolve the Vision Mapping Ad Hoc Committee, create a Ranked Choice Voting Ad Hoc Committee and an Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Girls Ad Hoc Committee, and appointed members to the Mentorship and Education Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved minutes of Oct 22, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file presentation on Ranked Choice Voting (7‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file presentation from Safety Ad Hoc Committee (7‑0)
• Dissolved Vision Mapping Ad Hoc Committee (7‑0)
• Created Ranked Choice Voting Ad Hoc Committee, members Allen Harper and LaViolette (7‑0)
• Created Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Girls Ad Hoc Committee, members Anckle and Chim (7‑0)
• Appointed Anckle and Chim to Mentorship and Education Ad Hoc Committee (7‑0)

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. Members will also discuss and review future agenda items for the Marine Advisory Commission.

• Approval of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. They also approved a recommendation to discuss and review future agenda items. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes for November 6, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to discuss future agenda items (3-0)

Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission is meeting to discuss a contract for hazardous waste removal services. The body will also receive reports on the State Water Project and the Resources Committee.

• Proposed contract with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for hazardous waste removal not to exceed $1,000,000 annually
• Review of the State Water Project Supply Overview
• Review of the November 20, 2025 Resources Committee Report

The Utilities Commission unanimously approved the Consent Calendar and two staff recommendations, including a resolution authorizing the General Manager to contract Ocean Blue Environmental Services for up‑to‑$1 million in hazardous waste removal. The board also received the State Water Project Supply Overview and filed the Resources Committee report. No public comments were received.

• Approved Consent Calendar Item 1 (minutes) – vote 5-0
• Approved receipt and filing of State Water Project Supply Overview – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution UT‑1545 authorizing hazardous‑waste contract up to $1,000,000 – vote 5-0
• Approved receipt and filing of Resources Committee Report – vote 5-0

Utilities Commission - Planning Committee

The Public Utilities Commission Planning Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation regarding water infrastructure. The committee will decide whether to receive and file an overview and analysis of water main breaks.

• Item 25-57136: Recommendation to receive and file the Water Main Breaks Overview and Analysis

The Planning Committee approved the recommendation to receive and file the Water Main Breaks Overview and Analysis. The motion was made by Member Maguire, seconded by Chair Scott, and passed 2‑0. No public comments were received and no other actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 11:08 AM.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Water Main Breaks Overview and Analysis (2-0)

Golf Advisory Committee

The Golf Advisory Committee will discuss updates from City Golf Operations and American Golf. The body is considering a recommendation for the Director to approve the 2026 Golf Capital Improvement Projects List.

• Proposed Golf Capital Improvement Projects List for 2026
• American Golf updates on courses and capital improvement projects
• Proposed 2026 Golf Advisory Committee meeting dates
• Report on current Ad Hoc Committee and potential creation or dissolution of future committees

The Golf Advisory Committee approved several routine items, including the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting and the filing of City Golf Operations and American Golf oral updates. It also approved the recommendation for the Director to approve the 2026 Golf Capital Improvement Projects List and set the 2026 committee meeting dates. Finally, the committee voted to dissolve the Capital Improvement Projects Ad Hoc Committee and create a new Fees and Charges Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved minutes for Sep 4, 2025 meeting (9-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of City Golf Operations oral updates (9-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of American Golf oral updates (9-0)
• Approved recommendation for Director to approve 2026 Golf Capital Improvement Projects List (9-0)
• Approved 2026 Golf Advisory Committee meeting dates (9-0)
• Approved dissolution of Capital Improvement Projects Ad Hoc Committee and creation of Fees and Charges Ad Hoc Committee (9-0)

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee

The Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee will meet to approve the minutes from a previous meeting and consider a loan recommendation for a local business. The body will also hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes from November 5, 2025 meeting
• Approve $99,000 revolving loan for E & L Associates Inc. DBA Olives Gourmet Grocer
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The subcommittee approved the recommendation to adopt the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved a revolving loan application of $99,000 for E & L Associates Inc. DBA Olives Gourmet Grocer located at 3510 East Broadway. Both motions passed with two votes in favor and no votes against.

• Approved minutes for the November 5, 2025 meeting (2-0)
• Approved $99,000 revolving loan for E & L Associates Inc. DBA Olives Gourmet Grocer (2-0)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will consider routine items such as approving the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and receiving updates from the Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee and the Continuum of Care. It will vote on a Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee grant application from the Long Beach Community Table for $31,507.46. The agenda also includes a vice‑chair election, a public comment period, and approval of future agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the Oct 1, 2025 HSAC meeting (Item 25-57042)
• Vote on $31,507.46 grant for Long Beach Community Table (Item 25-57044)
• Receive and file City‑owned shelter beds and temporary shelter report (Item 25-57048)
• Receive and file presentation on the 2025 Built for Zero Conference (Item 25-57049)
• Vice‑chair election

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee approved the October 1 meeting minutes and received and filed updates from the Mayor’s Fund, Policy Subcommittee and CoC. It received and filed the Long Beach Community Table grant application for $31,507.46 and encouraged the applicant to submit a revised budget. Future agenda items were approved, while the Built for Zero Conference presentation and the quarterly operations data report were laid over to the February 4, 2026 meeting.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Received and filed updates from Mayor’s Fund, Policy Subcommittee and CoC (9-0)
• Received and filed $31,507.46 LBCT grant application, urged re‑application (9-0)
• Received and filed City‑owned shelter beds and temporary shelter report (9-0)
• Laid over Built for Zero Conference presentation to Feb 4, 2026 (9-0)
• Laid over Quarterly Operations Data Report to Feb 4, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved future agenda items (9-0)

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee - Special Meeting - Cancelled

The Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee had scheduled to approve the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes, approve an updated hazardous locations table, and consider a recommendation to install a school crossing guard at Burnett Street and Pacific Avenue. It also planned to receive a summary of a supplemental prioritization analysis for guard placement at non‑hazardous locations. The special meeting was cancelled, so no actions were taken.

• 25-57138 – Approve minutes for the July 9, 2025 Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee meeting
• 25-57139 – Approve the updated hazardous locations table
• 25-57140 – Recommend installing a school crossing guard at Burnett Street and Pacific Avenue
• 25-57141 – Receive and file a summary of the supplemental prioritization analysis for school crossing guard placement at non‑hazardous locations

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council held a closed‑session meeting to confer with legal counsel about an existing lawsuit (Case No. 24LBCV00984). It also addressed labor negotiations with the Long Beach Police Officers’ Association under the California Government Code. A third item considered the initiation of a new lawsuit. No public decisions were announced.

• 25-57143: Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case No. 24LBCV00984).
• 25-57144: Labor negotiations with the Long Beach Police Officers’ Association per California Government Code §54957.6.
• 25-57145: Initiation of new litigation under California Government Code §54956.9.

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider canceling its December 23 meeting and approve several budget transfers and contract amendments totaling over $1.5 million. The agenda includes routine approvals for community grants, police equipment, and technology services.

• Cancel City Council meeting on December 23, 2025
• Transfer $2,000 to Long Beach Realtist Association
• Authorize $582,000 contract with Diamond Environmental Services
• Authorize $1.2 million contract with Galls for police equipment
• Authorize $360,000 contract with K3DES for PCI compliance

The council voted unanimously to approve a series of consent‑calendar items, including a $125,000 settlement, cancellation of the Dec. 23 council meeting, and several contract and funding adjustments. Notable approvals were a $700,000 increase to the police equipment contract and a $540,000 health‑fund appropriation for a PrEP program. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Authorized $125,000 settlement in Fred Fuster vs. City (7‑0)
• Suspended the rule to cancel the Dec. 23, 2025 council meeting (7‑0)
• Approved $2,000 community‑grant appropriations for three local nonprofits (7‑0)
• Approved $1,450 community‑grant appropriations for three additional nonprofits (7‑0)
• Authorized $85,000 increase and $97,000 contingency for Diamond Environmental contract (7‑0)
• Authorized $40,000 increase and $44,000 contingency for Industrial Safety Shoe contract (7‑0)
• Approved $540,000 increase to Health Fund for a PrEP assistance program (7‑0)
• Approved $700,000 increase to police equipment contract with Galls, LLC (7‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider several routine items, including an update on weed abatement in city parks and approval of meeting minutes. It will discuss fee waiver requests received in October and November. The key decision is authorizing the Acting Director to approve installation of an interlocking mini pitch surface at Ramona Park and to issue a Right‑of‑Entry Permit to Musco Sports Lightning, LLC for a one‑year term.

• Approve update on park weed abatement (Item 25-56812)
• Approve minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting (Item 25-56807)
• Discuss fee waiver requests received Oct 9‑Nov 12, 2025 (Item 25-56808)
• Authorize mini pitch installation at Ramona Park and Right‑of‑Entry Permit to Musco Sports Lightning, LLC (Item 25-56809)
• Receive and file Director’s November 2025 highlights report (Item 25-56810)

The commission unanimously approved a weed‑abatement update (7‑0) and adopted the October 16 minutes (7‑0). It also approved discussion of fee‑waiver requests (7‑0) and authorized the Acting Director to approve an interlocking mini‑pitch at Ramona Park and issue a Right‑of‑Entry Permit to Musco Sports Lightning, LLC (6‑0, Higa absent). Additional actions included receiving the Director’s November highlights report (6‑0, Uriarte Smith absent) and discussing future meeting topics (6‑0, Uriarte Smith absent).

• Approved weed‑abatement update recommendation 25‑56812 (7‑0)
• Approved minutes for Oct 16, 2025 meeting (25‑56807) (7‑0)
• Approved discussion of fee‑waiver requests (25‑56808) (7‑0)
• Authorized installation of interlocking mini‑pitch at Ramona Park and Right‑of‑Entry Permit to Musco Sports Lightning, LLC (25‑56809) (6‑0, Higa absent)
• Received and filed Director’s November 2025 highlights report (25‑56810) (6‑0, Uriarte Smith absent)
• Approved discussion of potential future meeting topics (25‑56886) (6‑0, Uriarte Smith absent)

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission will consider several contract actions, including increasing the petroleum fuel purchase limit to $800,000, expanding a sand and gravel supply limit to $1.1 million, and extending a storage lease. It will also adopt a $75,000 contract for a classification and compensation study and a $75,000 procurement‑process assistance contract. Additionally, the board will approve the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the 10‑year Partnership for Safe Water President Award.

• Approve amendment to Contract No. 32400947 with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc. to raise the fuel purchase limit from $530,000 to $800,000 (annual limit from $265,000 to $400,000).
• Approve amendment to Contract No. 32400942 with West Coast Sand & Gravel, Inc. to raise the total not‑to‑exceed amount from $600,000 to $1,100,000.
• Adopt Request for Proposal UD-25-262 and award The Segal Group, Inc. a classification and compensation study contract, not to exceed $75,000 for one year.
• Approve amendment to Lease No. WDL-210 with Don Temple Storage, LLC to extend the lease through September 30 2030 and increase the monthly rent.
• Adopt Resolution UT-1544 to contract Partners for Public Good for procurement technical assistance, not to exceed $75,000 for one year.

The Long Beach Utilities Commission unanimously approved all items on its agenda. This included a $75,000 contract for a classification and compensation study, increased not‑to‑exceed limits for petroleum and sand‑gravel contracts, a lease extension with Don Temple Storage, and a $75,000 contract with Partners for Public Good to improve procurement. The commission also approved receiving and filing a presentation on the 10‑year Partnership for Safe Water President Award.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑4 (unanimous 5‑0 vote)
• Approved $75,000 contract with The Segal Group for classification study (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to petroleum contract increasing limits to $800,000 and $400,000 annually (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to sand and gravel contract increasing limit to $1,100,000 (5‑0)
• Approved lease extension with Don Temple Storage and rent increase (5‑0)
• Approved $75,000 contract with Partners for Public Good to improve procurement (5‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of presentation on 10‑year Partnership for Safe Water President Award (5‑0)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will review financial and program reports for October 2025. The body will also discuss after-hour activities, specifically noise and safety, at city-owned parking lots in the area.

• Discussion of noise and safety at city-owned parking lots along the Belmont Shore
• Public Works financial report for the period ending October 31, 2025
• Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for October 2025
• Conservation Corps of Long Beach work updates for October 2025

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing reports on Public Works revenues, the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program, Conservation Corps activities, and a discussion on after‑hour activities at city‑owned parking lots. All motions carried, with four commissioners voting on the after‑hour discussion.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0 vote)
• Approved receipt and filing of Public Works financial report (6‑0 vote)
• Approved receipt and filing of Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status (6‑0 vote)
• Approved receipt and filing of Conservation Corps status updates (6‑0 vote)
• Approved receipt and filing of discussion on after‑hour parking lot activities (4‑0 vote; 2 absent)

Utilities Commission - Resources Committee

The Resources Committee will consider recommendations to receive and file reports on two items. These include a report on gas planning and an update regarding a water authority exchange agreement.

• Report on LBPUD participation in the CPUC Long-Term Gas Planning Workshop held September 22, 2025
• Update on San Diego County Water Authority Exchange Agreement

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will meet to review monthly staff reports and a sustainability update. The body will also receive a presentation from the Long Beach Fire Department.

• Sustainability Committee report on air quality, energy conservation, water quality, and waste management
• LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation by Long Beach Fire Department Station 16 Operations Battalion Chief Jake Heflin
• Monthly Airport Staff Reports for November 2025

The Long Beach Airport Advisory Commission met on November 20, 2025 and approved the recommendation to adopt the October 16, 2025 minutes. It also approved receiving and filing the LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation, the Sustainability Committee report, and the November 2025 staff reports. Each motion passed with a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. No public comment was received.

• Approved adoption of October 16, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Sustainability Committee report (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of November 2025 staff reports (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will consider four recommendations. These include filing a Director’s Report, approving the minutes from the November 6 meeting, approving a Categorical Exemption and Conditional Use Permit that allow a restaurant at 4722 East 2nd Street to upgrade its ABC license, and conducting a study session on the Long Beach Climate Action Plan implementation. All items are presented for approval by the commission.

• Recommendation 25-57009: File Director’s Report.
• Recommendation 25-57010: Approve minutes from the November 6, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.
• Recommendation 25-57045: Approve Categorical Exemption CE-25-127, Conditional Use Permit CUP25-005, and Local Coastal Development Permit LCDP25-015 to upgrade the ABC Type 41 license to a Type 47 license for the restaurant at 4722 East 2nd Street in Neighborhood Commercial and Pedestrian (CNP) District 3.
• Recommendation 25-57046: Conduct a study session on the Long Beach Climate Action Plan (LB CAP) implementation progress.

The commission approved the Director’s Report recommendation and adopted the minutes from the November 6 meeting, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a categorical exemption, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25‑005) and a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP 25‑015) allowing a restaurant at 4722 East 2nd Street to upgrade its alcohol license, with a 6‑0 vote. Additionally, the commission approved a recommendation to conduct a study session on the Long Beach Climate Action Plan implementation, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Director’s Report recommendation (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 6 meeting (6-0)
• Approved categorical exemption CE-25-127, CUP25-005 and LCDP25-015 for restaurant license upgrade at 4722 East 2nd St (6-0)
• Approved study session on Long Beach Climate Action Plan implementation (6-0)

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company will consider receiving a $4.8 million grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The board will also approve meeting minutes and a community outreach report.

• Receive and file President’s Report
• Approve minutes from October 15, 2025
• Accept $4,800,000 in grant funding from HCD
• Receive and file Community Outreach Report

The Long Beach Community Investment Company approved the President’s Report and the October 15 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution CI-01-2025 to accept $4,800,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The board also approved the Community Outreach Report. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file President’s Report (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to approve October 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution CI-01-2025 to accept $4,800,000 grant from California HCD (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Community Outreach Report (5-0)

Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee

The Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee will consider two agenda items. First, it will vote to approve the minutes from its October 7, 2025 meeting. Second, it will receive and file a Public Works Department presentation on the Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee meeting (Item 25-57021).
• Receive and file the Public Works Department presentation on the Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway (Item 25-57024).

The Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting by a 2‑0 vote. It also approved receiving and filing a Public Works presentation on the Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway, also by a 2‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved October 7, 2025 committee minutes (2-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway presentation (2-0)

Commission on Youth and Families

The Long Beach Commission on Youth and Families will vote to approve the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file a report on the September‑October 2025 “We Create Community” newsletter, a report on the Park, Recreation & Marine Director’s highlights for the same period, and a presentation on Parks, Recreation and Marine teen center programs. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the September 17, 2025 meeting (Item 25-57025)
• File report on the “We Create Community” newsletter (Item 25-57026)
• File report on Park, Recreation & Marine Director’s highlights (Item 25-57034)
• File presentation on Parks, Recreation and Marine teen center programs (Item 25-57027)

The commission approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and three recommendations to receive and file reports and a presentation. Each motion passed with a 7‑0 vote. Commissioner Lim was absent and there was no public comment.

• Approved September 17 minutes (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of “We Create Community” newsletter report (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Park, Recreation & Marine Director’s Highlights report (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Teen Center Programs presentation (7-0)

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Meeting

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board will discuss policies for scoring, ranking, and reallocating funds. The board will also receive updates from the Health Department regarding program funding, the homeless count, and staff operations.

• Review and approval of CoC Scoring and Ranking Policies
• Review and approval of CoC Reallocation Policies and Procedures
• Review and approval of CoC Funding Priorities Guidance
• Presentation on CoC Program Funding Updates from the Health Department
• Presentation on Homeless Count and Homeless Services Bureau Staff and Operations

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board unanimously approved several recommendations, including the minutes from July 8, 2025, updates on program funding, and new scoring, reallocation, and funding priority policies. All motions passed with a 9‑0 vote. The Homeless Services Bureau Operations Update was laid over to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 8, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of CoC program funding updates (9-0)
• Approved Long Beach CoC scoring and ranking policies (9-0)
• Approved Long Beach CoC reallocation policies and procedures (9-0)
• Approved Long Beach CoC funding priorities guidance (9-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of the 2026 Homeless Count presentation (9-0)
• Laid over Homeless Services Bureau Operations Update to next meeting (9-0)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will meet in a closed session with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on existing litigation regarding workers' compensation claims.

• Workers' Compensation Claim of Mario Aiello (ADJ17887828)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Reginald Vega (ADJ18682249, ADJ19314512, ADJ19314504)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session - Revised

The City Council will convene in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation and to discuss labor negotiations with the Long Beach Police Officers' Association. The meeting will also include a public comment period before adjournment.

• Closed session with legal counsel regarding City of Long Beach v. Jayantibhai Patel
• Labor negotiations with the Long Beach Police Officers' Association
• Initiation of litigation
• Public comment period
• Meeting adjournment

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine appropriations and transfers, followed by a series of individual recommendations. Key items include a $919,000 contract for the Long Beach Justice Fund legal services, a $504,085 arts and cultural activities grant, a $250,000 state wage‑theft grant, a $900,000 real‑estate appraisal services contract, and a $50,000 AT&T FirstNet network agreement. All items are presented for approval by the council.

• $919,000 contract with Public Counsel for Long Beach Justice Fund legal services (one‑year term, renewable).
• $504,085 agreement with Public Corporation for the Arts to fund arts and cultural activities for one year.
• $250,000 grant from the State of California Wage Theft Grant Program to the City Prosecutor Department.
• $900,000 contract for real‑estate appraisal services with multiple firms for up to five years.
• $50,000 contract with AT&T Enterprises to use the FirstNet high‑speed network through NASPO ValuePoint.

The council approved the consent calendar, adopting numerous appropriations, contracts and agreements. Notable approvals included a $919,000 contract with Public Counsel for the Long Beach Justice Fund, a $504,085 arts funding agreement, and a $900,000 real‑estate appraisal services contract. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0) with Councilmembers Allen, Saro and Uranga absent.

• Approved $1,500 appropriation to Willmore City Community Association (6‑0)
• Approved $10,500 appropriation to Food Finders, Inc. and Community Partners (6‑0)
• Authorized $504,085 arts funding agreement with Public Corporation for the Arts (6‑0)
• Awarded $919,000 contract to Public Counsel for Justice Fund legal services (6‑0)
• Authorized $250,000 Wage Theft Grant for City Prosecutor and matching appropriation (6‑0)
• Authorized agreement to negotiate surplus land at 620 South Street / 5705‑5723 Lime Avenue (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution declaring seven Atlantic Avenue properties as exempt surplus (6‑0)
• Awarded up to $900,000 contracts for real‑estate appraisal services to multiple firms (6‑0)

Board of Health and Human Services - Cancelled

The Board of Health and Human Services meeting scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda listed routine items such as approving minutes from the October 10, 2025 meeting, receiving a monthly report from the Director, and filing discussions on the Proposed Strategic Plan and the Annual Report. No decisions were made at this cancelled meeting.

• Approve minutes from the Board meeting on October 10, 2025 (Item 25-56984)
• Receive and file the monthly report from the Director of Health and Human Services (Item 25-56985)
• Receive and file a discussion on the Proposed Strategic Plan (Item 25-56986)
• Receive and file a discussion on the Board's Annual Report (Item 25-56987)

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will meet to review reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and the Disabled Resources Center, Inc. The body will also discuss the creation or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects.

• Review and potential action on the creation or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees
• Report from Disabled Resources Center, Inc.
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and to discuss upcoming committees. Additionally, the commission approved a recommendation to receive and file a report from the Disabled Resources Center, Inc.

• Approved minutes for Oct 9, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file report from Disabled Resources Center, Inc. (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee will meet to review fee waiver requests and receive updates on department finances and losses. The committee will also set the agenda for the November 20, 2025, commission meeting.

• Fee waiver requests received between October 9, 2025 and November 12, 2025
• Update regarding damage, loss, and theft in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
• Update regarding finance and water in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
• Agenda planning for the November 20, 2025 meeting

The Governance Committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and five recommendations covering fee waivers, damage reporting, finance and water updates, and agenda planning for the November 20, 2025 commission meeting. Each motion was moved by Commissioner Higa, seconded by Commissioner Uriarte Smith, and passed unanimously with two votes in favor and none against, while Commissioner Redfield was absent.

• Approved minutes of Oct 9, 2025 meeting (25-56742) – vote 2-0
• Approved discussion of fee waiver requests (25-56744) – vote 2-0
• Approved receipt and filing of damage, loss, theft update (25-56745) – vote 2-0
• Approved receipt and filing of finance and water update (25-56746) – vote 2-0
• Approved discussion of agenda for Nov 20, 2025 commission meeting (25-56747) – vote 2-0

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will receive presentations on the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel project and environmental programs led by the Conservation Corps of Long Beach. The body will also review status reports from the Executive and Ad Hoc Point of Historical Interest Committees.

• Presentation from Public Works on the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel project
• Presentation from Conservation Corps of Long Beach on bay and wetland environmental programs
• Status report from the Executive and Ad Hoc Point of Historical Interest Committees

The Marine Advisory Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and four recommendations to receive and file presentations and updates from Public Works, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, and the manager's monthly oral updates. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote. Commissioner Avis Atkins McPhail resigned effective November 8, 2025, and no motion was made on the point‑of‑historical‑interest report.

• Approved minutes for Oct 9, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Public Works Colorado Lagoon Open Channel presentation (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Conservation Corps of Long Beach presentation (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Manager's monthly oral updates (7-0)

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Advisory Commission on Aging will consider four agenda items. It will vote to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and to receive the Superintendent’s Update. The commission will discuss the 2023 Visibility Plan. It will also review anticipated Ad Hoc Committees and consider creating or dissolving them.

• Approve minutes for the October 8, 2025 meeting (Item 25-56887)
• Receive and file the Superintendent’s Update (Item 25-56888)
• Discuss the 2023 Advisory Commission on Aging Visibility Plan (Item 25-56889)
• Discuss anticipated Ad Hoc Committees and consider creation or dissolution (Item 25-56890)

The Advisory Commission on Aging approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It accepted the Superintendent’s Update for filing and approved discussion of the 2023 Visibility Plan. The commission also voted to dissolve the Finding Resources for Seniors Ad Hoc Committee, update the Safe House committee membership, and create two new committees: the 2026 Visibility Plan committee and the Fares for Seniors on Long Beach Transit committee.

• Approved minutes for Oct 8, 2025 meeting (Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 1, Absent 1)
• Approved receipt and filing of Superintendent’s Update (Yes 8, No 0)
• Approved discussion of 2023 Visibility Plan (Yes 8, No 0)
• Dissolved Finding Resources for Seniors Ad Hoc Committee (Yes 8, No 0)
• Updated Safe House Ad Hoc Committee membership to Hines, Salcedo, Schmidt (Yes 8, No 0)
• Created 2026 Visibility Plan Ad Hoc Committee (Chinchilla, Salcedo, Schmidt) (Yes 8, No 0)
• Created Fares for Seniors on Long Beach Transit Ad Hoc Committee (Clarke, Hines, Schmidt) (Yes 8, No 0)

Ethics Commission

The Long Beach Ethics Commission will consider several recommendations, including approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing the May 2025 Ad Hoc Committee report, and discussing the definition and reporting of non‑financial conflicts of interest. It will also examine the 2026 calendar, including a proposal to cancel one commission meeting, and consider actions on Ad Hoc committees and future agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the Ethics Commission meeting of Oct. 8, 2025 (Item 25-56967).
• Discuss definition and reporting process for non‑financial conflicts of interest (Item 25-56974).
• Review the 2026 calendar of events and strategies to boost public participation (Item 25-56969).
• Consider canceling one meeting of the Ethics Commission during the 2026 calendar year (Item 25-56970).
• Discuss creation, dissolution, or re‑authorization of anticipated Ad Hoc committees (Item 25-56971).

The commission approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 Ethics Commission meeting. It approved several discussion recommendations and adopted three new ad hoc committees, assigning members and adjusting committee composition. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes (6-0) except the minutes approval, which had one abstention. The commission also approved receiving monthly updates from the Ethics Officer.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved discussion of May 2025 Ad Hoc Committee report (6-0)
• Approved discussion of non‑financial conflict definition and reporting (6-0)
• Approved discussion of 2026 Ethics Commission calendar and public participation (6-0)
• Approved laying over cancellation of one 2026 meeting to the next meeting (6-0)
• Approved establishment of three ad hoc committees and member changes (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of monthly update from the Ethics Officer (6-0)
• Approved discussion of potential future agenda items (6-0)

As the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach is meeting to review the sale of city-owned land. The body will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting.

• Sale of surplus property at 1827 Pacific Avenue to Urban Pacific Development Group, LLC for $825,000

The council approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It also accepted Categorical Exemption CE 25-015 and authorized the City Manager to execute documents for the purchase of city‑owned surplus property at 1827 Pacific Avenue for $825,000. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes for April 1, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted Categorical Exemption CE 25-015 and authorized $825,000 purchase of 1827 Pacific Ave (5-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority will approve minutes from October, receive financial reports for July and August, and authorize a software contract amendment.

• Approve minutes for October 14, 2025 meeting
• Receive and file July and August 2025 financial reports
• Authorize contract amendment with MRI Software, LLC for $1,800,000 increase

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing the Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Reports for July and August 2025. Finally, the board authorized the Executive Director to amend Contract No. 36648 with MRI Software, increasing the contract amount by $1.8 million, not to exceed $2.9 million.

• Approved October 14 minutes (7-0)
• Approved filing July 2025 performance report (7-0)
• Approved filing August 2025 performance report (7-0)
• Authorized amendment of Contract 36648 to increase amount by $1.8M, max $2.9M (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session - Revised

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The session focuses on existing litigation involving the city.

• Catherine A. Runne, et al., v. AMCORD INC., et al. (Alameda Superior Court Case No. RG20061377)
• City of Long Beach v. The State of California, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 25WM000047)
• Long Beach Reform Coalition, et al., v. City of Long Beach (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 25WM000112)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a series of funding transfers, legal settlements, and contract approvals. Key items include a $248,625 grant for an Augmented Winter Shelter, a $69,388 homeland security grant, a $375,000 shuttle service contract, and payments to settle lawsuits and workers' compensation claims. All items are presented for approval by a single motion.

• $248,625 grant to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the Augmented Winter Shelter (Nov 1 2025 – Mar 31 2026)
• $69,388 State Homeland Security grant to enhance local terrorism response capabilities
• $375,000 contract with Empire Transportation, Inc. for one‑year shuttle services, renewable for two additional years
• $80,000 settlement of Mirian Chavez Pizano v. City of Long Beach lawsuit
• $150,000 workers’ compensation payment for John Fagan as ordered by the Appeals Board

The council approved a $2,450,000 settlement in the Catherine A. Runne versus AMCORD Inc. lawsuit. All items on the Consent Calendar (items 1‑36) were approved unanimously. Multiple appropriations were increased to fund community events and organizations, each offset by transfers from the Citywide Activities Department. Legal service agreements and additional settlements were also authorized.

• Authorized $2,450,000 settlement in Catherine A. Runne vs. AMCORD Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑36 (7‑0)
• Increased General Fund appropriations $1,400 for Studio One Eleven and Peer Education (7‑0)
• Increased appropriations $5,500 for Belmont Shore 41st Christmas Parade (7‑0)
• Increased appropriations $998 for Urban Reset Foundation and The Gallos Inc. (7‑0)
• Increased appropriations $1,598 for Long Beach Firemen's Historical Society and Adaptive Freedom Foundation (7‑0)
• Authorized $80,000 settlement in Mirian Chavez Pizano case (7‑0)
• Authorized legal service agreements with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith and Burke Williams & Sorensen (7‑0)

Homeless Services Committee Policy Subcommittee

The Policy Subcommittee will approve the minutes from its September 22, 2025 meeting and will receive and file several discussion items. These include the 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee policy recommendation to the mayor and city council, an overview of vacant parking lots and commercial buildings with the Vacancy to Vibrancy website and District 2 Parking Study, potential Mayor’s Fund support for a hygiene‑station pilot program, and future agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the September 22, 2025 Policy Subcommittee meeting (Item 25-56833).
• Receive and file discussion on the 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee policy recommendation to the mayor and city council (Item 25-56832).
• Receive and file discussion on vacant and available parking lots and commercial buildings, including the Vacancy to Vibrancy website and District 2 Parking Study (Item 25-56834).
• Receive and file discussion on the Mayor’s Fund potential support of a hygiene station pilot program (Item 25-56835).
• Receive and file discussion of future agenda items (Item 25-56836).

The Homeless Services Committee Policy Subcommittee approved five recommendations to receive and file various discussion items, each passing with a 3‑0 vote. The items included filing minutes from the September 22 meeting, reviewing the HSAC policy memo, examining vacant city spaces, considering Mayor’s Fund support for a hygiene station pilot, and planning future agenda topics. Members will continue to explore the hygiene pilot and the Olympic‑related plan for the unhoused community.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file minutes from Sep 22, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file discussion on 2025 HSAC policy recommendation (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file discussion on vacant parking lots and commercial buildings (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file discussion on Mayor’s Fund support for hygiene station pilot (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file discussion of future agenda items (3-0)

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee

The Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee will vote on several recommendations, including approving the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. The key item is a recommendation to approve a grant application from the Long Beach Community Table for $31,507.46. The committee will also receive a fund balance update from the Health Department, review grant application and website language, and discuss fundraising strategies. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the September 22, 2025 Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee meeting (Item 25-56838)
• Approve grant application to Long Beach Community Table for $31,507.46 (Item 25-56845)
• Receive and file the Mayor’s Fund balance update from the Health Department (Item 25-56839)
• Review and discuss the Mayor’s Fund grant application and website verbiage (Item 25-56840)
• Discuss fundraising strategies for the Mayor’s Fund (Item 25-56841)

The Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee approved its meeting minutes and a $31,507.46 grant to the Long Beach Community Table. It also approved filing the fund balance update, discussed website wording, and endorsed fundraising ideas. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote. The subcommittee will forward the grant application to the full committee for a final vote on Dec. 3, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved $31,507.46 grant to Long Beach Community Table (2-0)
• Approved filing of Mayor’s Fund balance update ($168,673.19) (2-0)
• Approved review and discussion of grant application website verbiage (2-0)
• Approved discussion of fundraising strategies and utility bill inserts (2-0)
• Approved future agenda items discussion (2-0)

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its October 2, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss and review items for future commission agendas. Public comment is permitted on non‑agenda topics.

• Approve minutes for the Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee meeting of October 2, 2025 (Agenda item 25-56813)
• Discuss and review future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items (Agenda item 25-56814)

The commission unanimously approved the recommendation to adopt the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting (3-0). It also unanimously approved the recommendation to discuss and review future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items (3-0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved adoption of Oct 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved discussion of future agenda items (3-0)

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission is reviewing several high-value infrastructure contracts and engineering services. The body is also considering the adoption of 2025-26 public policy priorities and the establishment of five standing committees.

• Contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for LADWP Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project not to exceed $20,520,686
• Contract to DRP Engineering, Inc. for Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project inspection services not to exceed $2,012,370
• Task order for SPEC Services, Inc. for Pier B Gas Pipeline Relocation Project not to exceed $2,403,220
• Contract to JIG Consultants for Marina and Beach Sewer Lift Stations Project not to exceed $519,900
• Resolution No. UT-1543 to establish Finance, Communications, Infrastructure, Planning, and Resources committees

The Long Beach Utilities Commission approved several contracts and policy items, including a $20,520,686 contract with Toro Enterprises for the LADWP Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline. Other approvals covered a $2,012,370 contract with DRP Engineering, a $519,900 contract with JIG Consultants, and a $2,403,220 task order for the Pier B Gas Pipeline Relocation Project. The commission also adopted 2025‑26 public policy priorities, established standing committees, and filed the General Manager’s monthly report. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $2,012,370 contract with DRP Engineering for recycled water pipeline (5-0)
• Approved $20,520,686 contract with Toro Enterprises for recycled water pipeline (5-0)
• Approved extensions of four service agreements for on‑call well/pump repairs (5-0)
• Approved $519,900 contract with JIG Consultants for sewer main design services (5-0)
• Approved $2,403,220 task order with SPEC Services for Pier B Gas Pipeline relocation (5-0)
• Adopted 2025‑26 Public Policy Priorities for the Utilities Department (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution establishing Finance, Communications, Infrastructure, Planning, and Resources committees (5-0)
• Received and filed the General Manager’s monthly report for Sep‑Oct 2025 (5-0)

Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee will receive updates on the FY 26 Measure A plan and related infrastructure projects. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and the status of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Update on FY 26 Measure A plan approved in the FY 26 Adopted Budget
• Update on Measure A infrastructure projects
• Discussion of 2026 agenda items and meeting dates
• Report from current Ad Hoc Committee and potential creation or dissolution of committees
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens’ Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting and accepted several updates, including a mayoral briefing and Measure A reports. The committee also approved discussion of 2026 agenda items and Ad Hoc Committee reports. Finally, members voted to retain Rolando Cruz as Chair and Jan Hower as Vice Chair.

• Approved minutes of Aug. 27, 2025 meeting (25-56891) – Yes: 3, No: 0
• Approved receiving mayoral update (25-56892) – Yes: 3, No: 0
• Approved receiving FY26 Measure A plan update (25-56893) – Yes: 3, No: 0
• Approved receiving Measure A infrastructure projects update (25-56894) – Yes: 3, No: 0
• Approved discussion of 2026 agenda items and meeting dates (25-56895) – Yes: 3, No: 0
• Approved receiving Ad Hoc Committee report and related actions (25-56896) – Yes: 3, No: 0
• Elected Rolando Cruz as Chair – Yes: 3, No: 0
• Elected Jan Hower as Vice Chair – Yes: 3, No: 0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider routine items including a Director’s Report and approval of the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission will determine whether the Long Beach Amphitheater project complies with the General Plan Land Use and Urban Design Elements Environmental Impact Report and requires no further CEQA review. It will vote on a Site Plan Review, a Conditional Use Permit for on‑site alcohol sales, and an Administrative Use Permit to modify parking requirements for the proposed 7.1‑acre, 11,000‑seat venue at 1051 Queens Highway.

• Receive and file Director’s Report (Recommendation 25‑56911).
• Approve minutes of the October 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (Recommendation 25‑56912).
• Approve Site Plan Review (SPR25‑022) for the Long Beach Amphitheater (≈11,000 seats) on a 7.1‑acre site at 1051 Queens Highway.
• Approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP25‑013) to allow on‑premises sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the venue.
• Approve Administrative Use Permit (AUP25‑015) to adjust parking requirements and implement a parking management plan for event days.

The commission approved a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales, and an Administrative Use Permit for parking adjustments for the Long Beach Amphitheater on a 7.1‑acre site at 1051 Queens Highway. The approval was unanimous (7‑0) and included conditions to update signage language access and to report on the Transportation Demand Management plan. Earlier items to receive and file the Director’s Report and to approve the October 2 minutes were also approved unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (6‑0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt minutes of Oct 2 meeting (6‑0)
• Approved Site Plan Review (SPR25-022) for Long Beach Amphitheater (7‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-013) for on‑site alcohol sales (7‑0)
• Approved Administrative Use Permit (AUP25-015) for parking adjustments (7‑0)
• Added condition to update signage & education statement for language access (7‑0)
• Added condition to report TDM plan effectiveness and adjustments (7‑0)

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee

The Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee is meeting to review loan applications for two local businesses. The body will also consider approving the minutes from its September 3, 2025, meeting.

• Proposed $20,000 revolving loan for Phenomenal Beauty 4 All LLC at 1813 Termino Avenue
• Proposed $50,000 revolving loan for Spic & Span Services LLC DBA Tape Up’s Barber & Beauty Shop at 717 Pine Avenue Unit 2

The Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $20,000 loan for Phenomenal Beauty 4 All LLC and a $50,000 loan for Spic & Span Services LLC DBA Tape Up’s Barber & Beauty Shop. Each motion passed with two votes in favor and one commissioner absent.

• Approved September 3, 2025 subcommittee minutes (2-0, Metoyer absent)
• Approved $20,000 revolving loan to Phenomenal Beauty 4 All LLC (2-0, Metoyer absent)
• Approved $50,000 revolving loan to Spic & Span Services LLC DBA Tape Up’s Barber & Beauty Shop (2-0, Metoyer absent)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to receive updates on city economic activities and reports. The session includes a presentation on the 2025 Site Selectors Conference.

• Update on the Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint
• Presentation on the 2025 Site Selectors Conference
• Executive Director’s Report

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing an update on the Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint, a presentation on the 2025 Site Selectors Conference, and the Executive Director’s Report. All motions passed unanimously with seven votes in favor and none against.

• Approved minutes for Oct 1, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint update (7‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of 2025 Site Selectors Conference presentation (7‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Executive Director’s Report (7‑0)

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will receive presentations from three organizations as part of a Social and Community Context Listening Session. These presentations aim to provide background and community perspectives on issues in Long Beach.

• Presentation from Long Beach Forward
• Presentation from the NAACP
• Presentation from Confluence Rising (formerly California Conference for Equality and Justice)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved recommendations to receive and file presentations from Long Beach Forward, the NAACP, and Confluence Rising as part of the Social and Community Context Listening Session. All votes were 13‑yes, 0‑no, with Commissioner Lara absent.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (13‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved receipt and filing of Long Beach Forward presentation (13‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved receipt and filing of NAACP presentation (13‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved receipt and filing of Confluence Rising presentation (13‑yes, 0‑no)

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will consider four agenda items. It will receive and file a Director’s Report and approve the minutes from the August 26 meeting. It will vote on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a garage and add new structures at 3724 Lewis Avenue. It will also vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a rooftop garden and adaptive reuse of the historic First National Bank building at 115 Pine Avenue.

• 25-56823 – Recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report.
• 25-56824 – Recommendation to approve minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting.
• 25-56829 – Recommendation to approve a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a garage and construction of new garage, addition, and patio at 3724 Lewis Avenue.
• 25-56837 – Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 3,345‑sq‑ft rooftop garden and adaptive reuse of the First National Bank building at 115 Pine Avenue.

The commission approved the Director’s Report recommendation and adopted the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for a renovation at 3724 Lewis Avenue and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a rooftop garden at 115 Pine Avenue. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 3724 Lewis Ave renovation (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 115 Pine Ave rooftop garden (5-0)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will approve the September 18 meeting minutes, receive and file a Public Works revenue report for the period ending September 30, 2025, receive a status report on the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program for September 2025, receive a status update on the Conservation Corps of Long Beach work in the area for September 2025, and discuss after‑hour activities, including noise and safety, at city‑owned parking lots along Belmont Shore.

• Approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 commission meeting (Item 25‑56771).
• Receive and file a Long Beach Public Works financial report covering revenues through September 30, 2025 (Item 25‑56770).
• Receive and file the Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for September 2025 (Item 25‑56772).
• Receive and file a status update on Conservation Corps of Long Beach activities in Belmont Shore for September 2025 (Item 25‑56773).
• Discuss after‑hour activities, including noise and safety concerns, at city‑owned parking lots along Belmont Shore (Item 25‑56774).

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission approved five recommendations, each to receive and file a specific report or discussion. The items approved were the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, a Long Beach Public Works financial report, the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status, Conservation Corps status updates, and a discussion on after‑hour parking lot activities. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote; Commissioner Meade was absent.

• Approved minutes of Sep 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Public Works financial report (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Transit employee bus pass program status (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Conservation Corps status updates (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of after‑hour parking lot activity discussion (5-0)

Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission will review staff presentations on the Pier Wind project, the Building & Energy Climate Action Plan, and current Ad Hoc Committees. The body will also receive announcements from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability.

• Receive staff presentation on Pier Wind project
• Receive staff presentation on Building & Energy and Climate Action Plan
• Receive report on current and anticipated Ad Hoc Committees
• Receive announcements from Office of Climate Action and Sustainability
• Approve minutes from August 28, 2025 meeting

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission approved several recommendations to receive and file staff presentations and reports, including a Pier Wind project presentation. All items were approved unanimously with a 10‑0 vote while Vice Chair Gonzales was absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from Aug 28, 2025 meeting (10-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Building & Energy, Waste, and Climate Action Plan presentation (10-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Pier Wind project presentation (10-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of report from current Ad Hoc Committees (10-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of announcements and resources from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability (10-0)

Technology and Innovation Commission - Cancelled

The Technology and Innovation Commission meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda included items regarding the LB Co-Lab Community Demo Day and Generative AI.

• LB Co-Lab Community Demo Day presentation
• Review of 2025 commission topics
• Reports from Generative AI, TID 28, and 2028 Olympics Ad Hoc Committees
• Discussion on establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees

Commission for Women and Girls

The Long Beach Commission for Women and Girls will consider several recommendations. These include approving minutes from prior meetings, receiving a Know Your Rights training from ORALE and a presentation from 4GIRLS, appointing two delegates to a state convening, and receiving the quarterly budget report and an Ad Hoc Committee report. The commission will also open a public comment period for non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the August 27 and September 27, 2025 meetings (Agenda Item 25-56775)
• Receive and file a Know Your Rights training from ORALE (Agenda Item 25-56776)
• Receive and file a presentation from 4GIRLS (Agenda Item 25-56777)
• Appoint two delegates to the California Convening of Commissions on November 10, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-56778)
• Receive and file the Quarterly Budget Report for July‑September 2025 (Agenda Item 25-56779)

The Long Beach Commission for Women and Girls unanimously approved the minutes from August and September 2025, accepted a Know Your Rights training from ÓRALE, received a 4GIRLS presentation, and approved the quarterly budget report for July‑September 2025. The commission also postponed discussion of Ad Hoc Committee matters to the next meeting and withdrew a proposal to appoint delegates to a state convening.

• Approved minutes for Aug 27 and Sep 27 2025 meetings (9-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Know Your Rights training from ÓRALE (9-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of 4GIRLS presentation (9-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Quarterly Budget Report July‑Sept 2025 (9-0)
• Deferred Ad Hoc Committee item to next meeting (9-0)
• Withdrawn recommendation to appoint two delegates to California convening (no vote)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will approve the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file a presentation on making council meetings more welcoming and accessible, and will refer the proposed Order of Business changes to the City Council. The committee will also recommend that the City Council direct the City Manager and City Clerk to report back with an implementation analysis.

• Approve minutes for the September 2, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 25-56803).
• Receive and file a presentation on making council meetings more welcoming and accessible (Agenda item 25-56804).
• Approve and refer proposed Order of Business changes to the City Council (Agenda item 25-56804).
• Recommend City Council direct City Manager and City Clerk to report back through a T/F/F with implementation analysis (Agenda item 25-56804).

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing a presentation on making council meetings more welcoming and accessible, and referred the proposed Order of Business changes to the City Council. The committee recommended that the City Council direct the City Manager and City Clerk to report back with implementation analysis on the identified research recommendations and on SB 707.

• Approved minutes of Sep 2, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved filing of presentation on welcoming council meetings (3-0)
• Approved referral of proposed Order of Business changes to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended City Council direct City Manager and City Clerk to report back with implementation analysis on research recommendations (3-0)
• Recommended City Council direct City Manager and City Clerk to report back with implementation analysis on SB 707 (3-0)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to review existing litigation and several workers’ compensation claims. Public comment is also scheduled for non‑agenda items, limited to three minutes per speaker. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed‑session review of Mirian Chavez Pizano v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 24LBCV00857)
• Review of Workers’ Compensation Claim of John Fagan (ADJ10755697; ADJ10992333)
• Review of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Roy Robledo (ADJ12475217; ADJ13331035; ADJ12788517; ADJ1330987; ADJ18921272)
• Review of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Roderick Sykes (ADJ15916154; ADJ15916129)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding four existing lawsuits. The body will also discuss labor negotiations with three employee organizations.

• Litigation: Nicholas Lee Bridwell v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 23LBCV02426)
• Litigation: Ismael Chavez v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 24LBCV02011)
• Litigation: Malinda Susanne Cornel v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 24LBCV02563)
• Litigation: Miguel Vargas v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 2:23-cv-05572-KK-MAR)
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Lifeguard Association, Long Beach Police Officers' Association, and Long Beach Firefighters Association, Local 372

City Council - Revised

The council will consider a series of budget adjustments, including transfers between district priority funds and the City Manager Department for community events. It will also vote on contracts for museum curation, uniform services, and airport design, and adopt a resolution to accept a $898,687 housing grant. A public hearing will address amendments to the California Building Standards Code and a permit for an entertainment venue.

• Approve $898,687 grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Local Housing Trust Fund Program
• Award contract up to $150,000 to NOMMO Cultural Strategies LLC for Long Beach Hip‑Hop Exhibit curation
• Amend Impact Sciences contract, increasing amount by $200,000 with a 20% contingency, total not to exceed $490,000
• Authorize $400,000 annual contract with Prudential Overall Supply for uniform rental and laundering services
• Increase Airport Fund appropriations by $850,000 for Passenger Concourse Enhancements at Long Beach Airport

The council authorized settlement payments totaling $1.225 million in four lawsuits. It approved the consent calendar items and several appropriations for community events. It accepted a $898,687 state housing grant and adopted contracts for museum curation, uniform services, and an expanded Impact Sciences agreement. It also authorized a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Capitol Police for special‑event protection.

• Authorized settlement payments: $200,000 (Bridwell), $325,000 (Chavez), $150,000 (Cornel), $550,000 (Vargas) (8‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑13 except 4, 7, 8 (8‑0)
• Increased appropriations for community contributions totaling $13,? (items 2‑4) (8‑0)
• Authorized MOU with U.S. Capitol Police for protective services at special events (8‑0)
• Awarded contract to NOMMO Cultural Strategies LLC for Long Beach Hip‑Hop Exhibit curation, up to $150,000 (8‑0)
• Accepted $898,687 California housing grant and increased Housing Development Fund appropriations (8‑0)
• Amended Impact Sciences contract, increasing amount by $200,000 to $490,000 with 20% contingency (8‑0)
• Adopted contract with Prudential Overall Supply for uniform services, up to $440,000 (8‑0)

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation will meet to discuss a property appeal and approve previous meeting minutes. The board is reviewing whether a specific property meets the city's definition of a vacant lot.

• Appeal regarding vacant lot fee for 1508 Orange Avenue (Item 25-56785)

The board unanimously declared Member Powers' absence unexcused. It approved the minutes for the September 15 and October 13 meetings by a 4‑0 vote. It granted the appellant's appeal regarding 1508 Orange Avenue, finding the property does not meet the vacant‑lot definition and the owner is not liable for the monitoring fee, with a 3‑0 vote and one abstention. The recommendation to receive and file the Manager’s Report (item 25‑56791) was withdrawn.

• Declared Member Powers' absence unexcused (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Sep 15 and Oct 13 meetings (4-0)
• Granted appellant's appeal; property not a vacant lot, owner not liable (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Withdrew agenda item 25-56791 (Manager’s Report)

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a business partner spotlight presentation and the review of October 2025 airport staff reports.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• LGB Business Partner Spotlight featuring Pastor Danny Cortez
• Review of October 2025 Monthly Airport Staff Reports

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, a presentation on the LGB Business Partner Spotlight, and the October 2025 staff reports. Each motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m.

• Approved recommendation to adopt Sep 18 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file October 2025 staff reports (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve minutes from the September meeting, authorize a permit for a Little League field, and discuss fee waiver requests.

• Approve minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting
• Authorize Right-of-Entry Permit for North Long Beach Wolfpack Little League
• Discuss fee waiver requests from September 11 to October 8, 2025
• Receive Director’s monthly highlights report for October 2025
• Receive update from Maintenance, Infrastructure and Planning Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting and a recommendation to discuss fee‑waiver requests received in September and early October. It authorized the Acting Director to execute a Right‑of‑Entry Permit with North Long Beach Wolfpack Little League for November 1 2025 through October 31 2027, with renewal options. The commission also approved receiving and filing the Director’s monthly highlights report and a maintenance committee update, and approved discussion of future meeting topics.

• Approved minutes for Sep 18 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved discussion of fee‑waiver requests (6‑0)
• Authorized Right‑of‑Entry Permit with North Long Beach Wolfpack Little League (6‑0)
• Approved filing of Director’s monthly highlights report (6‑0)
• Approved filing of Maintenance Committee update (6‑0)
• Approved discussion of future meeting topics (6‑0)

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider several recommendations, including moving $1,020,000 of state cap‑and‑trade funds to the Police Department’s North Division HVAC and roof project. It will also vote on extending a Verizon Wireless tower lease, approving water‑main work for a housing development, and awarding a $1.52 M engineering contract for the Water Distribution Master Plan.

• Reallocate $1,020,000 AB‑32 funds to Long Beach Police Department North Division HVAC upgrade and roof repair (FY 26).
• Amend Lease No. WDL‑79 with Verizon Wireless to extend term to 2029, raise rent to $5,003.06/month with 2% annual increase, and accept a $10,000 signing bonus.
• Authorize relocation and construction of potable water mains for the housing project at 1401 Long Beach Boulevard.
• Award a contract to Black & Veatch Corporation for professional engineering services on the 2025 Water Distribution Master Plan, not to exceed $1,521,167 over two years.
• Approve minutes from the October 9, 2025 board meeting and file the FY 2025 Business Plan Closing Report.

The Utilities Commission approved several items, including reallocating $1,020,000 of AB 32 funds to the Police Department HVAC project and awarding a $1,521,167 engineering contract to Black & Veatch for the Water Distribution Master Plan. It also approved a water‑main relocation agreement for the 1401 Long Beach housing project and accepted the FY 2025 Business Plan Closing Report. The lease amendment with Verizon Wireless was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, Cordero absent)
• Approved reallocation of $1,020,000 AB 32 funds to Police Department HVAC upgrade (4‑0, Cordero absent)
• Deferred lease amendment with Verizon Wireless (UT‑Agenda Item 3) to next meeting
• Approved water‑main relocation agreement with 1401 Long Beach L.P. (4‑0, Cordero absent)
• Approved $1,521,167 contract with Black & Veatch for Water Distribution Master Plan (4‑0, Cordero absent)
• Approved receipt and filing of FY 2025 Business Plan Closing Report (4‑0, Cordero absent)

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The body is meeting to receive and file several reports. These include updates on affordable housing projects, funding availability, and housing assistance programs for residents.

• Report on current and upcoming affordable housing projects and funding availability
• Report on current and recent housing assistance programs for Long Beach residents
• Community Outreach Report
• President's Report

The Long Beach Community Investment Company approved the President’s Report, the September 17 meeting minutes, and three additional reports on affordable housing, housing assistance, and community outreach. All motions passed with unanimous yes votes or with abstentions noted. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved President’s Report (5‑0) – motion by Esparza, seconded by Ramirez
• Approved September 17 minutes (4‑0, 1 abstain) – motion by Sides, seconded by Minjarez
• Approved affordable housing projects report (5‑0, 1 abstain) – motion by Esparza, seconded by Minjarez
• Approved housing assistance programs report (6‑0) – motion by Sides, seconded by Minjarez
• Approved community outreach report (6‑0) – motion by Chambers, seconded by Sides

Police Oversight Commission

The Police Oversight Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting, review the 2025 Office of Police Oversight Complaint Investigation Review Report, and establish an Ad Hoc Committee to create a guidebook for future commissioners.

• Approve minutes from July 16, 2025 meeting
• Review and approve 2025 Office of Police Oversight Complaint Investigation Review Report
• Establish Ad Hoc Committee to create a guidebook for future commissioners
• Receive and file Police Oversight Director’s Report

The Police Oversight Commission approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2025 Office of Police Oversight Complaint Investigation Review Report, created an Ad Hoc Committee to draft a guidebook for future commissioners, and accepted the Police Oversight Director’s Report. All motions passed unanimously among the five commissioners present.

• Approved minutes of July 16, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Complaint Investigation Review Report (5-0)
• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Committee for guidebook (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Police Oversight Director’s Report (5-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority will consider approving minutes from August and filing financial reports for April, May, and June 2025. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025
• Receive and file April 2025 financial reports
• Receive and file May 2025 financial reports
• Receive and file June 2025 financial reports
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Authority approved the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing the Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Reports for April, May, and June 2025. All motions passed with unanimous yes votes and no oppositions.

• Approved minutes for Aug 12, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Approved filing April 2025 performance report (7‑0)
• Approved filing May 2025 performance report (8‑0)
• Approved filing June 2025 performance report (8‑0)

City Council - Revised

The City Council will discuss applying for a grant up to $40 million for behavioral health infrastructure. The body is also deciding on various district priority fund contributions, public utility easements, and contracts for city services.

• Grant application for up to $40,000,000 from the Proposition 1 Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program
• Contract with Throne Labs, Inc. for smart temporary restrooms at DeForest Park, Belmont Pier, and Harvey Milk Promenade Park not to exceed $313,500
• Funding of $1,397,950 for Interim Housing: Atlantic Bridge Community via Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
• Contract amendment with R.S. Campbell Consulting, Inc. increasing the amount by $123,950 for HS Cloud Suite software support
• Easement deeds for public utilities at 222 East 10th Street, 650 North Bellflower Boulevard, and 1854 Britton Drive

The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved all 15 items on the consent calendar. Appropriations were increased for several community groups, and multiple contracts and agreements were authorized. The council also extended the Long Beach Airport Unleaded Aviation Fuel Subsidy Program through Dec 31 2027. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved $2,800 transfer to fund Belmont Shore Block Party and Care Closet LBC (7‑0)
• Approved $9,000 transfer to support Historical Society, Bixby Knolls Foundation, Filipino American History Month, and LGBTQ Center (7‑0)
• Approved $650 transfer for Historical Society and Community Partners (7‑0)
• Approved $13,300 transfer for Long Beach Pride, Goals for Life, Trans Pride, Latino Caucus, Wrigley Association, and LAANE (7‑0)
• Authorized $123,950 increase to RSCC contract, total not to exceed $960,000, extending term to Sep 30 2026 (7‑0)
• Extended Unleaded Aviation Fuel Subsidy Program at Long Beach Airport for two years through Dec 31 2027 (7‑0)
• Approved contract for smart temporary restroom units up to $313,500 for three parks (7‑0)
• Authorized amendment to CSU Long Beach research contract to extend term to Dec 31 2026 (7‑0)

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation - Special Meeting

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation will consider a recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the City Attorney’s Office covering the Ralph M. Brown Act, Robert’s Rules of Order, and the Board’s role. The suggested action is to approve the recommendation. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve recommendation to receive and file City Attorney presentation on Ralph M. Brown Act, Robert’s Rules of Order, and Board role

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will approve the minutes from the September 12, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file monthly reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. The Board will also receive an update on the Community Foundation Health and Human Services Fund Mini Grant Program and discuss the annual report. Finally, it will receive and file the proposed Strategic Plan.

• Approve minutes from Board meeting on September 12, 2025 (Item 25-56683)
• Receive and file monthly report from Director of Health and Human Services (Item 25-56684)
• Receive and file monthly report from City Health Officer (Item 25-56685)
• Receive update on Long Beach Community Foundation Health and Human Services Fund Mini Grant Program (Item 25-56686)
• Receive and file the proposed Strategic Plan (Item 25-56688)

The Board of Health and Human Services approved the September 12 meeting minutes and voted to receive and file monthly reports from the Director and the City Health Officer. It also approved the Community Foundation grant program update, the annual report discussion, and the proposed strategic plan. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote; five members were absent.

• Approved minutes from Sep 12, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of monthly report from Director of Health and Human Services (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of monthly report from City Health Officer (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of update on Community Foundation Health and Human Services Fund Mini Grant Program (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of discussion on the Board's Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of the Proposed Strategic Plan (7-0)

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting

The Public Utilities Commission will discuss several contract awards for chemical supplies and equipment maintenance. The body is also considering funding increases for three different groundwater well projects.

• Contract with Hach Company for reagent and chemical supplies not to exceed $136,051
• Contract with Hach Company for equipment maintenance and repair not to exceed $151,528
• Annual membership with Underground Service Alert of Southern California not to exceed $75,000
• Contract increase of $535,240 for New Wells Alamitos 9A and Alamitos 14 Project
• Contract increases for Rehabilitation of Wells Commission 15, 18, 14, and Citizens 10

The Utilities Commission elected new officers: Scott as President, Cordero as Vice President, and Parkin as Secretary. It approved procedural rules, the September 18 board minutes, a transfer of funds, retirement orders, and several contracts. Notably, it authorized a $535,240 increase to the KYLE Groundwater contract, raising the total to $2,345,176. All actions were approved unanimously (4‑0) with Commissioner Rainey absent.

• Elected Scott as President (4-0)
• Elected Cordero as Vice President (4-0)
• Elected Parkin as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved procedural rules presentation (4-0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 board minutes (4-0)
• Approved transfer of funds for Oct 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Hach reagent supply contract up to $136,051 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to KYLE Groundwater contract, increase $535,240 (4-0)

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will hold its regular meeting to approve the September 11 meeting minutes and to receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees, discussing future committee needs. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2025 Disability Advocates of the Year Awards and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes for the September 11, 2025 commission meeting (Agenda Item 1)
• Receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and consider creating or dissolving committees (Agenda Item 2)
• Present the 2025 Disability Advocates of the Year Awards

The Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities voted unanimously to approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously to dissolve the Disability Advocate of the Year Ad Hoc Committee. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Dissolved Disability Advocate of the Year Ad Hoc Committee (9-0)

Marine Advisory Commission Finance Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review the Marine Bureau's quarterly expenditure and revenue financial report.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Marine Bureau quarterly expenditure/revenue financial report

The committee approved the recommendation to adopt the Finance Committee minutes from July 10, 2025. It also approved receiving and filing the Marine Bureau quarterly expenditure and revenue financial report. Both motions passed with two votes in favor and none against; Commissioner Blair was absent.

• Approved adoption of July 10, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (2-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Marine Bureau quarterly financial report (2-0)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will meet to receive status reports and approve previous minutes. The body is reviewing a concession status report for Gaucho Beach and updates from various committees.

• Concession status report for Gaucho Beach at 780 E. Shoreline Dr., Suite B
• Status reports from Executive, Finance, Debris from the Los Angeles River, and Ad Hoc Point of Historical Interest Committees
• Manager's monthly oral updates

The Marine Advisory Commission approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved receiving and filing the Gaucho Beach concession status report, the manager’s monthly oral updates, and the Executive, Finance, Debris from the Los Angeles River, and Ad Hoc “Point of Historical Interest” committee status reports, each with an 8‑0 vote. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Sep 11 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved filing Gaucho Beach concession status report (8‑0)
• Approved filing manager’s monthly oral updates (8‑0)
• Approved filing Executive, Finance, Debris, and Historical Interest committee reports (8‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee will consider four recommendations. It will approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting, discuss fee waiver requests received between September 11 and October 8, 2025, receive and file an update on damage, loss, and theft, and discuss the agenda for the October 16, 2025 Commission meeting.

• Approve minutes of the August 14, 2025 Governance Committee meeting
• Discuss fee waiver requests received September 11–October 8, 2025
• Receive and file update on damage, loss, and theft
• Discuss agenda for the October 16, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting

The Governance Committee approved four recommendations: (1) adopt the minutes of the Aug. 14, 2025 commission meeting, (2) discuss fee waiver requests received Sep. 11–Oct. 8, 2025, (3) receive and file an update on department damage, loss, and theft, and (4) discuss the agenda for the Oct. 16, 2025 commission meeting. All motions passed 2‑0 with Commissioner Uriarte Smith absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM with no public comment or announcements.

• Approved minutes of Aug. 14, 2025 meeting (2-0)
• Approved discussion of fee waiver requests Sep. 11–Oct. 8, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of damage/loss/theft update (2-0)
• Approved discussion of agenda for Oct. 16, 2025 meeting (2-0)

Equity and Human Relations Commission - Special Meeting

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will meet to review the FY26 budget and an Equity Impact Statement. The body will also consider recommendations for the Mayor and City Council regarding a Civil and Human Rights Investment Screen.

• Review and approval of the Equity Impact Statement
• Review and approval of the FY26 Budget and 2026 Workplan fund allocation
• Review of a draft letter regarding the Civil and Human Rights Investment Screen from Long Beach Area Peace Network
• Action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees
• Monthly update from the Office of Equity

The commission approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (10‑0‑1 abstention). It also approved the Equity Impact Statement and will forward its recommendations to the mayor and city council (11‑0‑0). A draft letter on the Civil and Human Rights Investment Screen was approved despite one dissenting vote (10‑1‑0). The Equity Assessment Ad Hoc Committee was dissolved (11‑0‑0) and the commission agreed to receive and file the monthly Office of Equity update (11‑0‑0).

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (10‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved Equity Impact Statement, forward recommendations (11‑0‑0)
• Approved draft letter on Civil and Human Rights Investment Screen (10‑1‑0)
• Dissolved the Equity Assessment Ad Hoc Committee (11‑0‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of monthly Office of Equity update (11‑0‑0)

Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission

The Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission will meet to elect a president and vice president. The body is scheduled to hear deliberations regarding two specific employee cases.

• Deliberations on case 04-D-1819
• Deliberations on case 13-S-2122
• Election of President and Vice President
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Commissioners voted 5-0 to elect M. Morales as President and G. Garner as Vice President of the Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission. They also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting by a 5-0 vote. The agenda items to hear deliberations on case 04-D-1819 and case 13-S-2122 were received and filed.

• Elected M. Morales as President (5-0 vote)
• Elected G. Garner as Vice President (5-0 vote)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2025 meeting (5-0 vote)
• Filed case 04-D-1819 for deliberation
• Filed case 13-S-2122 for deliberation

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Advisory Commission on Aging will approve minutes from September, receive a senior programming update, and discuss the city's budget for aging adults. The body will also consider forming a new committee to address budget and funding for this demographic.

• Approve minutes from September 10, 2025
• Receive update on Citywide Senior Programming
• Discuss City budget as it relates to aging adults
• Discuss 2023 Visibility Plan
• Consider creating a Budget and Funding for Aging Adults Ad Hoc Committee

The Advisory Commission on Aging approved several recommendations, including adopting the September 10 meeting minutes and filing an update on citywide senior programming. Commissioners voted 7‑0 to begin drafting a letter to the Mayor and City Council about the budget for aging adults. The commission also approved discussion of the 2023 Visibility Plan and postponed consideration of a new Ad Hoc Committee on budget and funding for aging adults.

• Approved September 10 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved filing update on Citywide Senior Programming (7-0)
• Approved drafting a letter to Mayor and City Council on aging adults budget (7-0)
• Approved discussion of 2023 Advisory Commission on Aging Visibility Plan (7-0)
• Laid over creation of Budget and Funding for Aging Adults Ad Hoc Committee to next meeting (7-0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will review recommendations from a May 2025 report on commission responsibilities. The body will also discuss the creation, dissolution, or reauthorization of Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects.

• Discussion of May 2025 report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Commission Responsibilities
• Review of the Office of Ethics and Transparency’s updated communications and training calendar
• Action on dissolving, creating, or reauthorizing Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects
• Monthly update from the Ad Hoc on Policies Review
• Monthly update from the Ethics Officer

The Long Beach Ethics Commission voted to approve the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting and adopted six additional recommendations. Items approved included receiving an updated communications and training calendar, filing monthly updates from various Ad Hoc committees, and discussing future agenda items. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved discussion of May 2025 Ad Hoc Committee report (5‑0‑0)
• Approved receipt of updated communications & training calendar (5‑0‑0)
• Approved filing of monthly update from Ad Hoc on Policies Review (5‑0‑0)
• Approved discussion of anticipated Ad Hoc Committees (5‑0‑0)
• Approved receipt of monthly update from the Ethics Officer (5‑0‑0)
• Approved discussion of potential future agenda items (5‑0‑0)

Veterans Commission Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Commission will consider approving the minutes from its September 3, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file an update on the FY 2026 budget request. The commission will also receive updates on the Veterans Banners Program reception scheduled for November 12, 2025, and the Veterans Day Celebration planned for November 8, 2025. Public comment will follow the agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the September 3, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 25-56691)
• Receive and file update on FY 2026 Budget Request (Agenda item 25-56692)
• Receive and file update on Veterans Banners Program reception (Agenda item 25-56693)
• Receive and file update on Veterans Day Celebration logistics (Agenda item 25-56694)

The Veterans Affairs Commission unanimously approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved receiving and filing updates on the FY 2026 budget request, the Veterans Banners Program, and the Veterans Day Celebration. All four motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget request update (6-0)
• Approved Veterans Banners Program update (6-0)
• Approved Veterans Day Celebration update (6-0)

Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee

The Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee will approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive a presentation on a California pilot program to deploy automated speed safety systems.

• Approve minutes from May 6, 2025 meeting
• Receive presentation on automated speed safety systems
• Review System Impact Report and System Use Policy

The Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a recommendation to receive and file a Public Works presentation on the System Impact Report and System Use Policy for the California automated speed safety pilot, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 6, 2025 committee minutes (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Public Works system impact presentation (3-0)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Long Beach City Council will hold a closed‑session special meeting on October 7, 2025. Council members will meet with legal counsel to review existing litigation, including cases Maria Marquez Barrios v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 24LBCV00426), Hilda Logan v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 24LBCV02587), Arkeishanae Pink v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 23STCV03523), and Jose Antonio Garcia v. County of Alameda (Case No. 24‑6814). The council will also discuss labor negotiations with the Long Beach Lifeguard Association, Long Beach Police Officers' Association, and Long Beach Firefighters Association Local 372. Finally, the council will consider initiating a new lawsuit under the California Government Code.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (cases 24LBCV00426, 24LBCV02587, 23STCV03523, 24‑6814)
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Lifeguard Association, Police Officers' Association, and Firefighters Association Local 372
• Consideration of initiating new litigation under California Government Code

City Council - Revised

The City Council will review a consent calendar featuring multiple contract awards for fleet vehicles and infrastructure. The body is also considering several workers' compensation settlements and district priority fund allocations.

• Increase Contract No. 36985 with D. Woolley and Associates, Inc. by $1,000,000 for land surveying services
• Purchase of an electric vehicle Battle Motors LET2-40 truck for up to $787,668
• Purchase of a CNG fueled Autocar Xpeditor Line Striper Truck for up to $801,386
• Aggregate annual contracts of $920,000 for marine vessel repair and parts
• Workers' compensation payments for Andrew Asari ($176,682.50), Michael Barth ($83,302.50), and Christopher Morgan ($99,542.50)

The council authorized a $920,000 contract with Breeze Marine Boat Service, Marina Supply, and South Coast Shipyard for vessel haul‑out and repair services. It also approved settlements totaling $744,000 in three pending lawsuits and adopted resolutions to destroy records for three city departments. Additional actions included amending a land‑survey contract, adopting the updated Title VI program, and approving a $300,366 CNG truck purchase.

• Approved $250,000 settlement in Maria Marquez Barrios case (8‑0)
• Approved $125,000 settlement in Hilda Logan case (8‑0)
• Approved $369,000 settlement in Arkeishanae Pink case (8‑0)
• Approved $920,000 marine services contract (8‑0)
• Approved $300,366 amendment to CNG truck contract (8‑0)
• Approved $1,000,000 increase to land surveying contract (8‑0)
• Adopted resolutions to destroy records for Civil Service, Energy Resources, and Human Resources departments (8‑0)
• Adopted updated Title VI program resolution (8‑0)

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its September 3, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss and review items for future commission agendas. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda matters.

• Item 25-56548: Recommendation to approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Item 25-56549: Recommendation to discuss and review future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items

The commission approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to discuss and review future agenda items. Both motions carried with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes:2, No:0, Abstain:1)
• Approved discussion and review of future agenda items (Yes:3, No:0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three routine items. It will vote to receive and file the Director’s Report (Item 25‑56571). It will approve the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting (Item 25‑56569). It will receive and file a study session on National Community Planning Month (Item 25‑56570).

• Receive and file Director’s Report (Item 25‑56571)
• Approve minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting (Item 25‑56569)
• Receive and file study session on National Community Planning Month (Item 25‑56570)

The Planning Commission approved a recommendation to receive and file the Director’s Report, approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting, and approved a recommendation to receive and file a study session on National Community Planning Month. All three motions passed with five votes in favor and none against; Commissioners Ware and Castillo were absent.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file study session on National Community Planning Month (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will consider four routine items. It will vote to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file an update on the FY 2026 budget for the Department of Economic Development and Opportunity, including funded initiatives. It will also receive and file the department’s 52 Priorities and the Executive Director’s Report.

• Approve minutes for the August 6, 2025 meeting (Item 25-56584)
• Receive and file FY 2026 budget update for the Department of Economic Development and Opportunity (Item 25-56585)
• Receive and file the Department’s 52 Priorities (Item 25-56586)
• Receive and file the Executive Director’s Report (Item 25-56587)

The commission approved the recommendation to adopt the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved recommendations to receive and file the FY 2026 budget update, the department’s 52 Priorities update, and the Executive Director’s Report. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes; Commissioner Jacquez was absent for each vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved adoption of Aug 6, 2025 minutes (Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 1, Absent 1)
• Approved receipt and filing of FY 2026 budget update (Yes 8, No 0, Abstain 0, Absent 1)
• Approved receipt and filing of 52 Priorities update (Yes 8, No 0, Abstain 0, Absent 1)
• Approved receipt and filing of Executive Director’s Report (Yes 8, No 0, Abstain 0, Absent 1)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will consider several routine items, including approval of meeting minutes and receipt of reports. The key decision is the recommendation to approve a Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee grant of $10,000 to Priceless Investors. The committee will also set its meeting schedule and receive a youth homelessness presentation.

• Approve minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting (Item 25-55319)
• Approve $10,000 grant to Priceless Investors (Item 25-56577)
• Approve meeting schedule for the committee and subcommittees (Item 25-54241)
• Receive and file a presentation on youth homelessness from the health department (Item 25-56537)
• Receive and file the Homeless Services Bureau Staff Operations and Updates Report (Item 25-55321)

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee approved a $10,000 grant to Priceless Investors and voted to extend regular meetings to two hours. It also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting and accepted updates from the Mayor’s Fund, Policy Subcommittee and the Continuum of Care. A presentation on youth homelessness was received and filed. Two agenda items and the Vice Chair election were laid over.

• Approved minutes from Aug 6, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved receipt of Mayor’s Fund, Policy Subcommittee and CoC updates (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Priceless Investors (8-0)
• Approved meeting schedule and extended meetings to two hours (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved receipt of Youth Homelessness presentation (8-0)
• Laid over Homeless Services Bureau Staff Operations report (no vote)
• Laid over future HSAC agenda items (no vote)
• Laid over Vice Chair election (no vote)

Equity and Human Relations Commission - Cancelled

The scheduled Equity and Human Relations Commission meeting on October 1, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda would have included approvals of the September 3 meeting minutes, an Equity Impact Statement, a draft letter on the Civil and Human Rights Investment Screen, the FY26 budget, and reports from Ad Hoc Committees and the Office of Equity. No decisions or actions were taken because the meeting did not occur.

• Approve minutes for the September 3, 2025 commission meeting (Item 25-56588)
• Review and approve the Equity Impact Statement from the Ad Hoc Committee (Item 25-56353)
• Approve a draft letter on the Civil and Human Rights Investment Screen (Item 25-56589)
• Approve the Equity and Human Relations Commission FY26 Budget (Item 25-56590)
• Receive and file a report from current Ad Hoc Committees (Item 25-56591)

Parks and Recreation Commission Maintenance, Infrastructure and Planning Committee - Special Meeting

The Maintenance, Infrastructure and Planning Committee will meet to receive and file updates on several departmental items. The discussion focuses on capital improvement projects and specific park management.

• Update on Elevate ‘28 and Capital Improvement Projects
• Update regarding Drake Chavez Park
• Update regarding parkland management

The Maintenance, Infrastructure and Planning Committee approved recommendations to receive and file updates regarding Elevate ‘28 and Capital Improvement Projects, Drake Chavez Park, and parkland management. Each motion was made by one commissioner, seconded by the other, and passed with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Elevate ‘28 and Capital Improvement Projects update (2-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Drake Chavez Park update (2-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file parkland management update (2-0)

Commission for Women and Girls - Special Meeting - Retreat

The Commission for Women and Girls is holding a special meeting to conduct a retreat. Members will discuss current activities, a three-year vision, and priorities for a one-year action plan.

• Discussion of current activities, accomplishments, and challenges (Item 25-56572)
• Discussion of the Commission's three-year vision (Item 25-56573)
• Identification of priorities for a one-year action plan (Item 25-56574)

The Commission voted to approve Recommendation 25-59867 to discuss current activities, accomplishments, and challenges (8‑0 vote, 1 absent). It also approved Recommendation 25-59868 to discuss the three‑year vision (8‑0 vote, 1 absent). Finally, Recommendation 25-59869 to identify priorities for the one‑year action plan was approved (7‑0 vote, 2 absent).

• Approved Recommendation 25-59867 to discuss current activities (8‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Recommendation 25-59868 to discuss three‑year vision (8‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Recommendation 25-59869 to discuss one‑year action‑plan priorities (7‑0, 2 absent)

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission will review upcoming public-facing technology projects and training opportunities. Members will discuss the commission's 2025 topics and consider establishing or dissolving ad hoc committees.

• Presentation on public-facing technology projects, events, and training opportunities
• Review and discussion of 2025 commission topics
• Consideration of establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees

The Technology and Innovation Commission approved five recommendations, each passing with a 5‑0 vote. The items included approving the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes, filing the Director’s Report, receiving a presentation on upcoming technology projects, reviewing the 2025 commission topics, and considering the establishment or dissolution of additional Ad Hoc Committees. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes for the August 27, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of the Director’s Report (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of a presentation on upcoming public‑facing technology projects (5-0)
• Approved review and discussion of the 2025 commission topics (5-0)
• Approved consideration of establishing or dissolving additional Ad Hoc Committees (5-0)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including the approval of a $500,000 contract for a destination marketing brand strategy and the transfer of district priority funds to local organizations.

• Contract with Meet Long Beach for brand strategy up to $500,000
• Transfer of $2,150 in district funds to RDC-S111, Inc.
• Transfer of $11,700 in district funds to community events
• Transfer of $12,500 in district funds to community organizations
• Grant agreement with California Foundation for Parks and Recreation for $3,000

The council approved a $761,256 grant to fund the Disease Intervention Specialist workforce through 2030. It also adopted a $500,000 contract with Meet Long Beach for a city brand strategy, and authorized several other agreements and contracts. All items were approved unanimously with two members absent.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑23 (7‑0)
• Approved $761,256 Disease Intervention Specialist grant (7‑0)
• Approved up to $500,000 Meet Long Beach brand strategy contract (7‑0)
• Authorized equipment transfer agreement with T‑Mobile at 5870 Atlantic Avenue (7‑0)
• Extended Joint Powers Agreement No. 17711 through Dec 31 2027 (7‑0)
• Amended and extended mobile food cart contracts to Sep 30 2027 (7‑0)
• Awarded RAND Corp program‑evaluation contract up to $400,000 (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Office of Climate Action and Sustainability Work Plan (7‑0)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss the City Manager. The agenda includes a performance evaluation and labor negotiations.

• Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager
• Labor negotiations between the City Manager and City Designated Representatives

Economic Development and Opportunity Committee

The Economic Development and Opportunity Committee will consider two items: approving the minutes from its May 6, 2025 meeting and receiving a presentation from Economic Development on the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN). Both items are presented as recommendations for approval. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Approve recommendation 25-56543 to adopt the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve recommendation 25-56544 to receive and file the LBWIN update presentation

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2025 Economic Development and Opportunity Committee meeting. It also approved a recommendation to receive and file the Economic Development presentation on the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN). Both motions passed unanimously with three votes in favor and none against.

• Approved May 6, 2025 committee minutes (3-0)
• Approved filing of LBWIN workforce update presentation (3-0)

Homeless Services Committee Policy Subcommittee

The Homeless Services Committee Policy Subcommittee will consider three routine items. It will approve the minutes from its July 7, 2025 meeting, receive and file a discussion of the 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee policy recommendation to the Mayor and City Council, and receive and file a discussion of future agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the July 7, 2025 Policy Subcommittee meeting (Item 25-56526)
• Receive and file discussion on the 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee policy recommendation to the Mayor and City Council (Item 25-56527)
• Receive and file discussion of future agenda items (Item 25-56529)

The subcommittee approved the recommendation to adopt the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved receiving and filing a discussion on the 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee policy recommendation to the mayor and council. A third motion to receive and file a discussion of future agenda items was likewise approved. All three motions passed with three votes in favor and none against; Member Chotiswatdi was absent for each vote.

• Approved recommendation to adopt July 7, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file HSAC policy discussion (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file future agenda discussion (3-0)

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee

The Mayor's Fund Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, standard operating procedures, and a $10,000 grant for Priceless Investors. The body will also review grant application materials and discuss future fundraising strategies.

• Approve $10,000 grant to Priceless Investors
• Approve standard operating procedures updates
• Review grant application and website verbiage
• Discuss fundraising strategies for the Mayor's Fund
• Approve minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting

The Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting and adopted updated standard operating procedure language. It approved a $10,000 grant to Priceless Investors and moved two items—grant application review and fundraising strategy discussion—to the November meeting. All motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved minutes for July 28, 2025 meeting (Yes: 3 Wood, Lie, Howat)
• Received and filed Mayor’s Fund Update from Health Department (Yes: 3 Wood, Lie, Howat)
• Approved SOP verbiage updates, removing the word “threshold” (Yes: 3 Wood, Lie, Howat)
• Carried forward review of grant application and website verbiage to November (Yes: 3 Wood, Lie, Howat)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Priceless Investors (Yes: 3 Wood, Lie, Howat)
• Received and filed discussion on fundraising strategies for the Mayor’s Fund (Yes: 3 Wood, Lie, Howat)
• Approved future agenda items (Yes: 3 Wood, Lie, Howat)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposal to convert a seven-story office building into a 593-bed private student dormitory. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a pizza restaurant on East Wardlow Road.

• Park Tower Student Housing Project: Proposed 593-bed dormitory and 728-square foot pavilion at 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway
• General Plan Amendment (GPA23-001) and Zoning Map Change (ZCHG23-001) for 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-008) for on-site alcohol beverage sales at a pizza restaurant at 8105 East Wardlow Road
• Certification of Environmental Impact Report (EIR-01-25) for the Park Tower project

The commission adopted the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Park Tower Student Housing project and recommended the City Council adopt a General Plan amendment and a zoning map change for 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway. It also approved the site‑plan review and a conditional use permit for the project. Additional items approved were the Director’s Report, the August 7 meeting minutes, and a conditional use permit for a pizza restaurant at 8105 East Wardlow Road. All votes were unanimous or 6‑0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved Director’s Report recommendation (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Approved EIR and MMRP for Park Tower Student Housing (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt General Plan Amendment GPA23‑001 for 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Zoning Map Change ZCHG23‑001 for 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway (6‑0)
• Approved Site Plan Review SPR23‑001 for Park Tower Student Housing (6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP23‑001 for Park Tower Student Housing (6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP25‑008 for pizza restaurant at 8105 East Wardlow Road (6‑0)

Airport Advisory Commission

The Long Beach Airport Advisory Commission will consider four routine agenda items. They will vote to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting, receive and file a presentation on the LGB Business Partner Spotlight, receive and file the 2025 Festival of Flight Committee report, and receive and file the September 2025 monthly airport staff reports. No other matters are scheduled for discussion.

• Approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 25-56386)
• Receive and file LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (Agenda item 25-56387)
• Receive and file 2025 Festival of Flight Committee report (Agenda item 25-56388)
• Receive and file September 2025 monthly airport staff reports (Agenda item 25-56390)

The Airport Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing the LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation, the 2025 Festival of Flight Committee report, and the September 2025 staff reports. All four motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of 2025 Festival of Flight Committee report (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of September 2025 staff reports (6-0)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will approve the minutes from its August 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file a Long Beach Public Works financial report covering revenues through August 31, 2025, and a status report on the Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program for August 2025. The commission will also receive a status update on the Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s work in the Belmont Shore area and discuss city‑owned parking lots and after‑hours parking along Belmont Shore.

• Approve minutes for the August 21, 2025 commission meeting (Item 25‑56495).
• Receive and file Long Beach Public Works financial report for period ending August 31, 2025 (Item 25‑56496).
• Receive and file Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for August 2025 (Item 25‑56497).
• Receive and file Conservation Corps of Long Beach work update for August 2025 (Item 25‑56498).
• Discuss city‑owned parking lots and after‑hours parking on Belmont Shore (Item 25‑56499).

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting and approved four additional recommendations to receive and file reports: a Public Works financial report, a Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status, a Conservation Corps status update, and a discussion on city‑owned parking lots. Each motion was made by Vice Chair Kronick‑Gath, seconded by Commissioner Cozart, and passed with a 5‑0 vote; Commissioner Meade was absent for all votes.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Public Works financial report (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Conservation Corps status updates (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of discussion on city‑owned parking lots (5-0)

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider approving contracts for water main improvements at Long Beach Airport and a CNG truck, as well as a Sewer System Management Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2025 Public Health Goals Report.

• Award contract up to $370,000 for one CNG dump truck
• Award contract up to $3,385,750 for Water Main Improvements at Long Beach Airport South
• Award contract up to $1,544,689 for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Water Main Improvements at Long Beach Airport South
• Authorize agreement up to $320,000 with Long Beach Community College District for employee training
• Approve 2025–2031 Sewer System Management Plan

The Utilities Commission approved all seven agenda items presented, each by a 3‑0 vote with two members absent. Approvals included filing the 2025 Public Health Goals Report, the September 4 board minutes, a $370,000 CNG truck contract, a $3,385,750 water main contract, a $1,544,689 construction‑management contract, a $320,000 training funding agreement, and the 2025‑2031 Sewer System Management Plan.

• Approved filing of 2025 Public Health Goals Report (item 25-56509, 3‑0)
• Approved September 4, 2025 board meeting minutes (item 25-56510, 3‑0)
• Approved contract to Velocity Truck Centers for CNG dump truck up to $370,000 (item 25-56511, 3‑0)
• Approved contract to Lonerock, Inc. for water main improvements up to $3,385,750 (item 25-56512, 3‑0)
• Approved contract to GHD Inc. for construction‑management services up to $1,544,689 (item 25-56513, 3‑0)
• Approved funding agreement with LBCCD up to $320,000 for Water Utility Academy training (item 25-56514, 3‑0)
• Approved the 2025‑2031 Sewer System Management Plan (item 25-56515, 3‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission will consider routine items such as filing a presentation on the LA 2028 Olympics, approving the August 21 meeting minutes, and reviewing fee waiver requests from mid‑August to early September. It will also authorize the Acting Director to execute personnel agreements and amend a right‑of‑entry permit for Stearns Champions Park. The commission will vote on a special event permit for the “Sowing the Seeds” fundraiser at El Dorado Nature Center, which includes alcohol service.

• Approve Special Event Permit Application #26-040 for the “Sowing the Seeds” fundraiser at El Dorado Nature Center, allowing alcohol sales.
• Amend Right‑of‑Entry Permit No. P-00309 to add backstop improvements at Stearns Champions Park fields 1 and 2 for Long Beach Little League.
• Authorize the Acting Director to execute Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attachment “A” as needed.
• Discuss fee waiver requests received between August 14, 2025 and September 10, 2025.
• Receive and file the City Manager’s presentation on the LA 2028 Olympics.

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a special event permit for Partners of Parks to hold a fundraiser with alcohol at El Dorado Nature Center. It also approved recommendations to receive the LA 2028 Olympics presentation, adopt the August 21 meeting minutes, discuss fee‑waiver requests, authorize the Acting Director to execute personal services agreements, amend a right‑of‑entry permit for Long Beach Little League, and receive the director’s September highlights report. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes; one commissioner recused on the special event item.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file LA 2028 Olympics presentation (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for the August 21, 2025 commission meeting (5‑0)
• Approved discussion of fee waiver requests received Aug 14–Sept 10, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved authorization for Acting Director to execute Personal Services agreements (5‑0)
• Approved Special Event Permit #26‑040 for Partners of Parks fundraiser at El Dorado Nature Center (4‑0, 1 recused)
• Approved amendment of Right‑of‑Entry Permit No. P‑00309 for Stearns Champions Park improvements (5‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Director’s monthly highlights report for September 2025 (5‑0)

Commission on Youth and Families

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports on the “We Create Community” newsletter. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the Park, Recreation & Marine Director.

• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on “We Create Community” newsletter
• Park, Recreation & Marine Director’s Highlights for April 2025 through August 2025

The commission unanimously approved the recommendation to adopt the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the recommendation to receive and file the “We Create Community” newsletter and the Parks, Recreation & Marine Director’s Highlights for April‑August 2025.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of “We Create Community” newsletter report (7-0)

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company is meeting to consider a loan for a development project. The body will also review the President's Report and the Community Outreach Report.

• Proposed $6,500,000 loan to Linc Armory, L.P. for the Armory Arts Collective at 854 East 7th Street

The Long Beach Community Investment Company voted to approve a $6,500,000 loan to Linc Armory, L.P. for the Armory Arts Collective project at 854 East 7th Street. The motion passed unanimously with four yes votes and two members absent. The board also approved the President’s Report, the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes, and the Community Outreach Report.

• Approved $6,500,000 loan to Linc Armory, L.P. (4-0, 2 absent)
• Authorized President to negotiate and sign Affordable Housing Loan Agreement (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file President’s Report (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved recommendation to adopt June 11 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Community Outreach Report (4-0, 2 absent)

Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network - Revised

The Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network will approve the minutes from June, receive presentations on ethics and economic planning, and discuss creating a LinkedIn page. The board will also approve a contract for the Adult Career Services Center.

• Approve minutes from June 24, 2025
• Receive presentation on Office of Ethics and Transparency
• Receive presentation on Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint
• Approve budget for Program Year 2025-2026
• Receive presentation on Program Year 2024-2025 grant outcomes

The board approved several recommendations, including the contract with Performance Excellence Partners to operate the AJCC One-Stop Adult Career Services Center from October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029. It also approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget, various presentation filings, and the Office of Ethics and Transparency update. Seven agenda items were laid over with no action taken.

• Approved recommendation to approve Pacific Gateway Workforce Development Board minutes (10‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Brown Act and Robert's Rules of Order training presentation (10‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file LBUSD College and Career Expo presentation (10‑0)
• Approved Performance Excellence Partners, LLC as AJCC One-Stop Operator (Oct 1 2025 – Jun 30 2029) (10‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Program Year 2024‑2025 Performance Overview (10‑0)
• Approved recommendation to review and approve Proposed Program Year 2025‑2026 budget (10‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Office of Ethics and Transparency Annual Update (10‑0)
• Items 7‑9, 11‑14 were laid over (no action taken)

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California - Special Meeting - Cancelled

The Housing Authority will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file the Authority's financial and operational performance reports for April, May, and June 2025. No substantive policy changes or new projects are on the agenda.

• Recommendation 25-56439: Approve minutes for the August 12, 2025 Housing Authority meeting.
• Recommendation 25-56440: Receive and file the Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Report for April 2025.
• Recommendation 25-56441: Receive and file the Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Report for May 2025.
• Recommendation 25-56442: Receive and file the Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Report for June 2025.

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) - Revised

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about existing litigation. The discussion will focus on workers’ compensation claims for Andrew Asari, Michael Barth, Christopher Morgan, and Carmen Rivera. No public decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed‑session conference on existing litigation per California Government Code §54956.9(d)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Andrew Asari (ADJ16713301)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Michael Barth (ADJ14991168)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Christopher Morgan (ADJ16848731)
• Workers’ Compensation Claim of Carmen Rivera (ADJ16417801)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the sale of a property at 1827 Pacific Avenue and negotiate terms with labor unions representing police, lifeguards, and firefighters.

• Negotiating sale of 1827 Pacific Avenue (APN 7209-022-900)
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Police Officers' Association
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Lifeguard Association
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Firefighters Association, Local 372

City Council - Revised

The council will consider several routine appropriations and grant authorizations. Key actions include approving a $325,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Walk and Roll Long Beach pedestrian and bicycle safety initiative, and authorizing additional grant-funded projects for distracted‑driving education, drug‑impaired‑driving mitigation, and park and animal‑care services. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as budget transfers, minutes approval, and charter commission appointments.

• Approve $325,000 grant for Walk and Roll Long Beach pedestrian and bicycle safety program
• Approve $250,000 grant for Distracted Driving Education program
• Approve $340,000 grant for Drug‑Impaired Driving mitigation program
• Authorize up to $400,000 grant for Drake Chavez Connection park project
• Authorize $800,000 (up to $960,000 with contingency) contract with Wastequip for solid waste equipment

The council approved a $960,000 contract with Wastequip Manufacturing to procure bulk solid waste and recycling equipment. It also authorized several grant‑funded programs, including a $325,000 pedestrian and bicycle safety initiative, a $250,000 distracted‑driving education program, a $340,000 drug‑impaired driving program, and a $400,000 Drake Chavez Connection project. All motions passed unanimously with eight votes in favor and one councilmember absent.

• Approved $960,000 waste equipment contract with Wastequip Manufacturing (RES‑25‑0131) – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Supernaw
• Authorized $325,000 grant for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiative (Walk and Roll Long Beach) – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Supernaw
• Authorized $250,000 grant for Distracted Driving Education – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Supernaw
• Authorized $340,000 grant for Drug‑Impaired Driving mitigation – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Supernaw
• Authorized $400,000 grant for Drake Chavez Connection project – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Supernaw
• Adopted revised Letter of Agreement with IAM (RES‑25‑0130) – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Supernaw
• Approved minutes for the September 2, 2025 council meeting – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Supernaw
• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑14 (various appropriations and grant authorizations) – Yes: 8, No: 0, Absent: 1 Supernaw

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnations

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation will approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a specific case regarding a substandard single-family dwelling at 5911 Linden Avenue. The board will also receive a manager's report and discuss scheduling training on the Brown Act.

• Approve minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting
• Order demolition or rehabilitation of 5911 Linden Avenue by Oct 15, 2025
• Discuss scheduling training on Brown Act and Robert's Rules
• Receive Manager’s Report
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board will review monthly reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. Members will also receive and file a discussion regarding the Proposed Strategic Plan.

• Discussion on the Proposed Strategic Plan
• Monthly report from the Director of Health and Human Services
• Monthly report from the City Health Officer
• Approval of July 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the July 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved receiving and filing the monthly report from the Director of Health and Human Services, the monthly report from the City Health Officer, and a discussion on the Proposed Strategic Plan. All motions passed with 11 votes in favor and none against; one member, Dr. Nasir Tejani, was absent.

• Approved July 11, 2025 Board minutes (11-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Director's monthly report (11-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of City Health Officer's monthly report (11-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of discussion on Proposed Strategic Plan (11-0)

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will consider several routine items. It will approve the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a presentation on the Age Friendly Plan, and adopt the 2024 annual report. The commission will also receive reports from current Ad Hoc Committees, discuss forming new committees for upcoming projects, and consider dissolving or creating committees.

• Approve minutes for the July 10, 2025 meeting (Item 25-56225)
• Receive and file the Department of Health and Human Services presentation on the Age Friendly Plan (Item 25-56226)
• Approve the 2024 Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities Annual Report (Item 25-56227)
• Receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and discuss creation or dissolution of committees (Item 25-56228)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting, received and filed the Department of Health and Human Services' Age Friendly Plan presentation, and adopted the 2024 Annual Report. It also approved adding Commissioner Jones to the National Disability and Employment Awareness Month Ad Hoc Committee. The meeting adjourned at 2:11 PM with no public comments.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Age Friendly Plan presentation (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved adding Commissioner Jones to National Disability and Employment Awareness Month Ad Hoc Committee (5-0)

Marine Advisory Commission Tidelands Capital Projects Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Tidelands Capital Projects Committee will vote to approve the minutes of its June 12, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file the committee's report. After the votes, the public may address non‑agenda items, followed by announcements and adjournment.

• Item 1: Approve minutes for the June 12, 2025 Tidelands Capital Projects Committee meeting (Agenda No. 25-56235).
• Item 2: Receive and file the Tidelands Capital Projects Committee report (Agenda No. 25-56236).

The committee approved the recommendation to adopt the minutes from its June 12, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Murray, seconded by Commissioner Kajer, and passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. No motion was made on the recommendation to receive and file the committee report, so no action was taken on that item.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will approve the minutes from its August 14 meeting, receive and file a concession status report for Monty's Dog Beach & Bar at 5000 E. Ocean Blvd., and file a Public Works presentation on the Long Beach E‑scooter pilot program. It will also discuss and approve a transmittal letter to the Mayor and City Council about the escalating debris problem affecting Long Beach's coastline due to runoff from the Los Angeles River. Additional items include filing the manager's monthly oral updates and committee status reports, followed by a public comment period.

• Approve minutes for the August 14, 2025 Marine Advisory Commission meeting (Item 25-56241)
• File concession status report for “Monty’s Dog Beach & Bar” at 5000 E. Ocean Blvd. (Item 25-56243)
• File Public Works presentation on the Long Beach E‑scooter pilot program (Item 25-56242)
• Approve transmittal of a letter to the Mayor and City Council about coastline debris from LA River runoff (Item 25-56246)
• File the Manager's monthly oral updates and Committee status reports (Items 25-56247 & 25-56248)

The commission approved the minutes from its August 14 meeting. It accepted a concession status report for Monty’s Dog Beach & Bar and a presentation on the Long Beach E‑scooter pilot program. The body also approved a transmittal letter to the mayor and City Council about the escalating debris problem on the coastline, adding a note about tidelands funds. Finally, the commission received and filed the manager’s monthly oral updates.

• Approved August 14 minutes (7-0-1 abstain)
• Approved receipt and filing of Monty’s Dog Beach & Bar concession status report (8-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Public Works presentation on Long Beach E‑scooter pilot (8-0)
• Approved transmittal of letter to mayor and council on debris problem, with tidelands funds amendment (8-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of the manager’s monthly oral updates (8-0)

Advisory Commission on Aging

The commission will receive updates on citywide senior programming and benefits for low-income seniors. Members will also discuss the 2023 Senior commission Visibility Plan and a request for departments to flag aging adult budget items.

• Request for departments to flag aging adult budget items on future reports
• Review of the 2023 Senior commission Visibility Plan
• Update on Citywide Senior Programming from Recreation Superintendent Heidi Mazas
• Update from the ad hoc committee on benefits for low income seniors

The Advisory Commission on Aging approved the minutes from the August 13 meeting (7‑0 vote, 1 abstention). It also approved receiving updates on citywide senior programming and on low‑income senior benefits, and approved a review of the 2023 Visibility Plan (both 8‑0 votes). A motion to have departments flag aging‑adult budget items passed with a 5‑1 vote, two members absent.

• Approved minutes of Aug 13, 2025 meeting (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:1)
• Approved receipt and filing of Citywide Senior Programming update (Yes:8, No:0)
• Approved request for departments to flag aging‑adult budget items (Yes:5, No:1, Absent:2)
• Approved review of 2023 Senior Commission Visibility Plan (Yes:8, No:0)
• Approved receipt and filing of low‑income seniors benefits update (Yes:8, No:0) – agenda item withdrawn

Ethics Commssion

The Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes from July and receive updates on the Office of Ethics and Transparency's programs and strategic roadmap. The body will also discuss potential agenda items for future meetings.

• Approve minutes from July 9, 2025 meeting
• Receive biannual update from Public Records Act Program
• Receive quarterly update to Strategic Roadmap
• Receive monthly update from Ethics Officer
• Discuss potential agenda items for future meetings

The Long Beach Ethics Commission elected Barbara Pollack as Chair and Chief Coleman as Vice Chair, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The commission also approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0, one absent) and adopted several recommendations to receive and file regular updates from the Office of Ethics and Transparency and its Ad Hoc committees, all approved unanimously.

• Elected Barbara Pollack as Chair (6‑0)
• Elected Chief Coleman as Vice Chair (6‑0)
• Approved minutes for July 9, 2025 meeting (5‑0, Shotwell absent)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file biannual update from Ethics office (6‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file quarterly update to Ethics strategic roadmap (6‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file monthly update from Ad Hoc Policies Review (6‑0)
• Approved recommendation to discuss and act on anticipated Ad Hoc committees (6‑0)

City Council

The council will consider a series of resolutions to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including the master fee schedule, capital improvement program, and department budgets. Additional items include a $300,000 appropriation for the Healthy Active Streets Uptown Mobility Hub, a $50,000 grant to improve security along commercial corridors, and a contract up to $220,000 for lake water quality management. The council will also adopt resolutions designating surplus city property at 3001 Atlantic Avenue and 1152 East Hill Street.

• Adopt FY 2026 budget resolutions (budget, master fees, capital program, department budgets) – items 14.1‑14.15
• Approve $300,000 appropriation for the Healthy Active Streets Uptown Mobility Hub – item 13
• Approve $50,000 grant and appropriation for security improvements along commercial corridors – item 8
• Award contract to Aquatechnex LLC for lake water quality services up to $220,000 – item 12
• Designate 11,898 sq ft at 3001 Atlantic Avenue and 6,205 sq ft at 1152 East Hill Street as exempt surplus property – items 5 and 6

The council unanimously approved all items on the consent calendar, including merit increases, damage‑claim referrals, surplus‑property designations, and several contract authorizations. They also adopted the FY 2026 budget and the mayor’s amended budget recommendations. The amendments reallocate $900,000 to small‑business rebound programs, $100,000 to community‑crisis response, add $50,000 for police security measures, and add $90,000 for a Parks “Hoops After Dark” program.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑13 (all 9‑0)
• Adopted FY 2026 budget (item 25‑56292) (9‑0)
• Adopted Mayor’s FY 2026 budget amendments (item 25‑56334) (9‑0)
• Reallocated $900,000 to Small Business Rebound Initiatives (9‑0)
• Reallocated $100,000 to Community Crisis Response (9‑0)
• Added $50,000 one‑time police security funding (9‑0)
• Added $90,000 one‑time Parks “Hoops After Dark” funding (9‑0)
• Approved $220,000 two‑year contract with Aquatechnex LLC for lake water quality services (9‑0)

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Retreat Meeting

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board will consider a series of recommendations, including a team‑building icebreaker, recruitment of new members, and several presentations on policies, plans, and charter updates. It will also review and submit feedback on the Request for Proposal HSB‑2026‑002 for the Continuum of Care Portfolio. All items are presented for board approval.

• Approve a team‑building icebreaker to enhance board engagement (Item 25‑56229).
• Approve recruitment of new board members and subcommittee members (Item 25‑56213).
• Review and submit feedback on RFP HSB‑2026‑002 “Continuum of Care Portfolio” (Item 25‑56430).
• Receive and file a presentation on proposed updates to the Continuum of Care Charter and Bylaws (Item 25‑56215).
• Receive and file a presentation approving the Ranking and Prioritization Policy and Methodology (Item 25‑56217).

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board approved several recommendations, including adopting a ranking and prioritization policy, receiving presentations on the Brown Act, charter updates, and the coordinated entry system. The board also agreed to review the Continuum of Care Portfolio RFP and will revisit the reallocation policy at the next meeting. No items were denied.

• Approved icebreaker activity recommendation (13-0)
• Approved receipt of Brown Act presentation (13-0)
• Approved recruitment discussion recommendation (13-0)
• Approved receipt of CES/HMIS governance presentation (14-0)
• Approved review and feedback on RFP “Continuum of Care Portfolio” (14-0)
• Approved receipt of charter and bylaws updates (14-0)
• Approved ranking and prioritization policy and methodology (11-0)
• Deferred reallocation policy and methodology to next meeting (11-0)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting, file a list of follow-up items, and forward its Fiscal Year 2026 budget recommendations to the City Council for consideration.

• Approve minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Receive and file list of follow-up items from Budget Hearings
• Forward FY 26 Budget recommendations to City Council

The Budget Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and approved receiving and filing a list of follow‑up items. The committee also made a recommendation to forward FY 26 budget recommendations to the City Council, outlining numerous specific proposals, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome for that recommendation.

• Approved minutes of Sept 2, 2025 Budget Oversight Committee meeting (3‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of follow‑up items from budget hearings (3‑0)
• Recommended forwarding FY 26 budget recommendations with multiple proposals (vote not recorded)

Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF)

The Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) Board will consider three recommendations: approving the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes, authorizing staff to sell equipment or parts on the SERRF site when market value exceeds scrap value with proceeds used for demolition costs, and adopting the SERRF Status Report. Each item is presented for approval by the Board. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the SERRF meeting of March 4, 2025 (Agenda item 25-56331)
• Authorize sale of SERRF equipment/parts above scrap value to offset demolition costs (Agenda item 25-56332)
• Adopt and file the SERRF Status Report updating site progress (Agenda item 25-56333)

The board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 SERRF meeting (3‑0‑0‑1 vote). It also authorized staff to sell equipment or parts on the SERRF site when market value exceeds estimated scrap value, with proceeds offsetting demolition costs (4‑0‑0‑0 vote). Finally, the board adopted the SERRF Status Report for filing (4‑0‑0‑0 vote).

• Approved March 4, 2025 SERRF meeting minutes (Yes: 3, No: 0, Abstain: 1)
• Authorized staff to sell SERRF equipment/parts above scrap value (Yes: 4, No: 0)
• Adopted and filed the SERRF Status Report (Yes: 4, No: 0)

Golf Advisory Committee

The Golf Advisory Committee will approve minutes from June, receive updates on city and American Golf operations, and review the 2024 Annual Report. The body will also discuss the updated Golf Operations Manual and potential changes to its ad hoc committees.

• Receive and file City Golf Operations oral updates
• Receive and file American Golf oral updates
• Review and approve the 2024 Annual Report
• Discuss updated Golf Operations Manual
• Consider establishing or dissolving ad hoc committees

The Golf Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting and received the City Golf Operations and American Golf oral updates. It approved the updated Golf Operations Manual and the 2024 Annual Report. The committee also dissolved the Policies & Procedures Ad Hoc Committee and created a new 2026 Capital Improvement Committee, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Received and filed City Golf Operations oral updates (8-0)
• Received and filed American Golf oral updates (8-0)
• Approved updated Golf Operations Manual (8-0)
• Approved Golf Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report (8-0)
• Dissolved Policies & Procedures Ad Hoc Committee and created 2026 Capital Improvement Committee (8-0)

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider five routine items, including approval of recent meeting minutes and filing of reports. The key decision is authorizing the General Manager to execute a non‑disclosure agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28). A closed‑session discussion will address pending litigation related to a government tort claim.

• Approve August 7 and August 27, 2025 Board meeting minutes (Item 25-56345)
• Authorize execution of an NDA with LA28 (Item 25-56346)
• File update on 110 Marina Drive repair (Item 25-56347)
• File FY 2026 Business Plan – Part 2 (Item 25-56348)
• File General Manager’s Monthly Report for August 2025 (Item 25-56350)

The Utilities Commission unanimously approved the August 7 and August 27, 2025 board meeting minutes. It authorized the General Manager to execute a non‑disclosure agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The commission also received and filed updates on the 110 Marina Drive repair, the FY 2026 Business Plan – Part 2, and the August 2025 General Manager’s monthly report. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote while two members were absent.

• Approved August 7 & 27, 2025 board minutes (3‑0)
• Authorized NDA with LA28 for Olympic Games (3‑0)
• Received and filed 110 Marina Drive repair update (3‑0)
• Received and filed FY 2026 Business Plan – Part 2 (3‑0)
• Received and filed August 2025 General Manager’s monthly report (3‑0)

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The body will also discuss and review items for future Marine Advisory Commission agendas.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. They also approved a recommendation to discuss and review future agenda items. Both motions passed unanimously among the two present commissioners.

• Approved minutes for Aug 7, 2025 (2-0 vote, Marino absent)
• Approved recommendation to discuss and review future agenda items (2-0 vote, Marino absent)

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee

The Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee is meeting to review a loan application and approve previous meeting minutes. The body is deciding on financial assistance for a local business.

• Recommendation to approve a $60,000 revolving loan for Seeket Inc. at 310 Termino Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting

The subcommittee approved the minutes from its June 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $60,000 revolving loan for Seeket Inc. located at 310 Termino Avenue. Both motions passed unanimously or with all present commissioners voting yes.

• Approved minutes for June 4, 2025 meeting (Yes: 2, Absent: 1)
• Approved $60,000 loan to Seeket Inc. (Yes: 3, No: 0)

Economic Development Commission - Cancelled

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included items regarding the Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint and the 2025 Site Selectors Conference.

• Update on Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint
• Presentation on 2025 Site Selectors Conference
• Executive Director’s Report

Veterans Affairs Commission - Special Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review and potentially update the FY 2026 Budget Request. The body will also discuss logistics for a Veterans Day Celebration scheduled for November 8, 2025.

• Review and approval of FY 2026 Budget Request
• Logistics discussion for November 8, 2025 Veterans Day Celebration
• Update from the Veterans Banner Ad Hoc Committee
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Veterans Affairs Commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved the FY 2026 budget request. The commission received and filed updates from the Veterans Banner Ad Hoc Committee and the Veterans Day Celebration planning committee. All four actions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from Aug 13, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget request (6-0)
• Approved filing Veterans Banner Ad Hoc Committee update (6-0)
• Approved filing Veterans Day Celebration update (6-0)

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will review and approve several reports and statements, including the Equity Impact Statement and a Listening Sessions Framework. It will also discuss streamlining advocacy to the Mayor and City Council and may amend its bylaws to authorize commissioners to advocate for approved actions. Additional items include approving the August meeting minutes and receiving a presentation from the Long Beach Peace Area Network.

• Approve minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting (Item 25-56351).
• Receive and file a presentation from Long Beach Peace Area Network on the Civil and Human Rights Investment Screening (Item 25-56352).
• Review and approve the Equity Impact Statement from the Ad Hoc Committee (Item 25-56353).
• Review and approve the Listening Sessions Framework from the Listening Session Framing Ad Hoc Committee (Item 25-56354).
• Discuss amending commission bylaws to authorize commissioners to advocate on behalf of the body (Item 25-56355).

The commission approved its September 3 meeting minutes (12‑0). It approved the Listening Sessions Framework (12‑0) and a recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Long Beach Peace Area Network with amended language (12‑0). It voted to dissolve two existing ad hoc committees and create two new ones (11‑0). It also approved receiving a monthly update from the Office of Equity (12‑0).

• Approved meeting minutes (item 25-56351) – Yes: 12, No: 0
• Approved amended recommendation to receive Peace Area Network presentation (item 25-56352) – Yes: 12, No: 0
• Approved Listening Sessions Framework (item 25-56354) – Yes: 12, No: 0
• Item 25-56353 (Equity Impact Statement) was laid over – no vote
• Item 25-56355 (advocacy bylaws amendment) was withdrawn – no vote
• Approved restructuring of ad hoc committees: dissolved Listening Session Framing and Environmental Justice committees; created Social and Community Context and Emergency Disaster and Extreme Weather Events Preparedness committees (item 25-56356) – Yes: 11, No: 0
• Approved monthly update from Office of Equity (item 25-56357) – Yes: 12, No: 0

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will consider several routine items. It will vote to approve the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting and to receive and file updates on the Safe Passage program, the Community Crisis Response Team, various district and community correspondence, and a list of follow‑up items from prior budget hearings. Public comment will also be offered on non‑agenda matters.

• Approve minutes for the Budget Oversight Committee meeting of August 26, 2025 (Item 25‑56279)
• Receive and file an update on the Safe Passage program (Item 25‑56283)
• Receive and file an update from the Community Crisis Response Team (Item 25‑56285)
• Receive and file Council District correspondence (Item 25‑56286)
• Receive and file community correspondence (Item 25‑56289)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing updates on the Safe Passage program, the Community Crisis Response Team, Council District correspondence, community correspondence, and a list of follow‑up items from budget hearings. All motions passed unanimously except the follow‑up items list, which passed with one member absent.

• Approved minutes of Aug 26, 2025 meeting (Yes: 3, No: 0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Safe Passage program update (Yes: 3, No: 0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Community Crisis Response Team update (Yes: 3, No: 0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Council District correspondence (Yes: 3, No: 0)
• Approved receipt and filing of community correspondence (Yes: 3, No: 0)
• Approved receipt and filing of follow‑up items list (Yes: 2, No: 0, Absent: 1 Allen)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will consider receiving appointments and reappointments for the Charter Commission and forwarding them to the City Council for approval. The meeting will also include the approval of the July 22, 2025 committee minutes.

• Approve minutes from July 22, 2025 meeting
• Receive Charter Commission appointments and reappointments
• Forward Charter Commission appointments to City Council

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving Charter Commission appointments and reappointments, including a corrected term for Edgar Campbell, and will forward them to the City Council. A second set of Charter Commission appointments was likewise approved and will be sent to the City Council.

• Approved July 22, 2025 committee minutes (2-0 vote)
• Approved receipt of Charter Commission appointments and reappointments, corrected Edgar Campbell term, and will forward to City Council (2-0 vote)
• Approved receipt of additional Charter Commission appointments and will forward to City Council (2-0 vote)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation. The discussion will focus on the case City of Long Beach v. TIC Catalina Landing, LLC (Los Angeles Superior Court case No. 25LBCV01372). No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session conference on existing litigation: City of Long Beach v. TIC Catalina Landing, LLC (Case No. 25LBCV01372)

City Council - Revised

The City Council will consider several financial settlements for workers' compensation claims and a civil lawsuit. The body is also reviewing various small-dollar community contributions from district priority funds and a $30,000 donation for Fire Department wellness.

• Settlement of Jaehyun Son, et al. v. City of Long Beach for $67,500
• Workers' compensation payments for Songcheak Ier ($100,000), Matthew Dougherty ($74,530), and Stephen Barron ($100,775 total)
• Acceptance of $30,000 from John Mallinger Charitable Foundation for Fire Department mental health initiatives
• ABC License application for Los Trompos Taqueria at 421 West Broadway, Suite C-521
• Additional levy for Substandard Building Property not to exceed $7,189

The council approved Consent Calendar items 1‑14 (excluding item 15) with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. The City Attorney was authorized to pay $100,000 to Songcheak Ier as required by a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board order. Additional approvals included a $67,500 settlement of the Jaehyun Son lawsuit and several appropriations transferring funds to support local community organizations.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑14 (except item 15) – vote 9‑0
• Authorized $100,000 payment to Songcheak Ier (item 25‑56252) – vote 9‑0
• Authorized $67,500 settlement for Jaehyun Son et al. (item 25‑56254) – vote 9‑0
• Approved $4,777 appropriation to City Manager Department for community groups (item 25‑56269) – vote 9‑0
• Approved $4,650 appropriation for library, arts, and LGBTQ Center events (item 25‑56268) – vote 9‑0
• Approved $3,800 appropriation for library, equality, and park partners (item 25‑56272) – vote 9‑0
• Changed $500 payment recipients from Homes for All to Right to the City Alliance and from MoveLA to Community Partners (item 25‑56264) – vote 9‑0
• Authorized $74,530 payments for workers’ comp claims for Stephen Barron and Matthew Dougherty (items 25‑56250, 25‑56251) – vote 9‑0

Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission will receive staff presentations on the Climate Action Plan and water quality. The body will also discuss the status of its Ad Hoc Committees and elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Presentation on Extreme Heat, Air Quality, and the Climate Action Plan
• Presentation on Los Angeles River Water Quality
• Discussion and potential action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The commission approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting and approved several staff presentations on extreme heat, air quality, the climate action plan, and Los Angeles River water quality. It also approved a report on current and future Ad Hoc Committees and accepted announcements from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability. Finally, commissioners elected Vice Chair Gaines as the new Chair and Commissioner Gonzales as Vice Chair.

• Approved minutes (25-56207) – Yes:7, Abstain:1, Absent:3
• Approved Extreme Heat, Air Quality, Climate Action Plan presentation (25-56208) – Yes:8, Absent:3
• Approved Los Angeles River Water Quality presentation (25-56209) – Yes:8, Absent:3
• Approved Ad Hoc Committees report recommendation (25-56210) – Yes:7, Absent:4
• Approved Office of Climate Action and Sustainability announcements (25-56211) – Yes:7, Absent:4
• Elected Vice Chair Gaines as Chair – Yes:8, Absent:3
• Elected Commissioner Gonzales as Vice Chair – Yes:8, Absent:3

Transaction and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its May 28, 2025 meeting and receive several reports and presentations. Items include updates on Fiscal Year 2025 Measure A expenditures, a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 26 Measure A budget and its compliance with prior resolutions, the City Auditor’s Measure A Highlight Report, and the Ad Hoc Committee’s FY26 budget recommendation letter. The committee will also discuss potential future agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the May 28, 2025 meeting (item 25-56150)
• Receive and file a report on FY 2025 Measure A expenditures and revenues (item 25-56151)
• Receive and file a presentation on FY 26 Measure A budget and confirm compliance with Resolutions RES-16-0018, RES-19-0127, RES-16-0017, and RES-19-0173 (item 25-56152)
• Receive and file the City Auditor’s Measure A Highlight Report (item 25-56153)
• Receive and file the Ad Hoc Committee FY 26 Proposed Budget recommendation letter (item 25-56154)

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee approved several routine filings, including the minutes from May 28, 2025 and updates on Measure A. It also approved the transmittal of the Ad Hoc Committee FY 26 Proposed Budget recommendation letter to the mayor and City Council with a 2‑1 vote. A report on the Public Safety Personnel budget was approved unanimously, while items on future agenda topics and the chair/vice‑chair election were laid over.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved filing of FY 2025 Measure A expenditures report (3-0)
• Approved filing of Measure A FY 26 budget presentation (3-0)
• Approved filing of City Auditor’s Measure A Highlight Report update (3-0)
• Approved FY 26 budget recommendation letter to mayor and council (2-1)
• Approved filing of Public Safety Personnel budget report (3-0)
• Agenda item on future committee topics laid over (no vote)
• Chair and Vice Chair election laid over (no vote)

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission will meet to review the City's final draft AI Strategy and discuss commission topics for 2025. The body will also consider the creation or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees.

• Review and approval of the City's final draft AI Strategy
• Discussion of 2025 commission topics
• Report from Data Privacy and TID28 Ad Hoc Committees
• Consideration of establishing or dissolving Ad Hoc Committees

The Technology and Innovation Commission approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting and filed the Director’s Report. It adopted the final draft of the city’s AI Strategy and approved discussion of 2025 topics. The commission also filed a report from the Data Privacy and TID28 Ad Hoc Committees and voted to dissolve the Data Privacy Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Filed Director’s Report (4-0)
• Approved final draft AI Strategy (5-0)
• Approved discussion of 2025 topics (5-0)
• Filed report from Data Privacy and TID28 Ad Hoc Committees (5-0)
• Dissolved Data Privacy Ad Hoc Committee (5-0)

Commission for Women and Girls

The Commission for Women and Girls will meet to identify objectives for a 2025 Vision Mapping Session retreat. The body will also review reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and consider creating or dissolving committees.

• Presentation from Dr. Iliana Perez of Immigrants Rising on federal immigration enforcement impacts on women and families
• Discussion of objectives for the 2025 Vision Mapping Session (Retreat)
• Review of Ad Hoc Committee reports and potential creation or dissolution of committees

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to discuss and set objectives for the 2025 Vision Mapping Session. Finally, it approved receiving and filing a report from current Ad Hoc Committees and to consider creating or dissolving such committees. Each motion passed with an 8‑yes, 0‑no vote, with Commissioner Mosqueda absent.

• Approved July 23 minutes (8‑yes, 0‑no, Mosqueda absent)
• Approved discussion and objectives for 2025 Vision Mapping Session (8‑yes, 0‑no, Mosqueda absent)
• Approved receipt, filing, and action on Ad Hoc Committee report (8‑yes, 0‑no, Mosqueda absent)

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting - Prop 218 Hearing

The Utilities Commission will review written objections and hold a public hearing regarding proposed water and sewer rate schedules for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will determine if a majority protest exists pursuant to Proposition 218.

• Review of written objections to FY 2025-2026 water and sewer rate schedules
• Proposition 218 public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases

The Utilities Commission voted 4‑0 to approve the recommendation to consider ratepayer objections and move forward with a Proposition 218 protest hearing for the FY 2025‑2026 water and sewer rates. Commissioner Naomi Rainey was absent. The meeting also included public comment on the proposed rate increase, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved proceeding with Proposition 218 protest hearing (4-0)

Cultural Heritage Commission - Special Meeting

The Cultural Heritage Commission will receive and file the Director’s Report and approve the minutes from its July 29 meeting. It will review a landmark nomination and recommend that the property at 3917 Country Club Drive be designated a Locally Designated Historic Landmark. The commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 900‑sq‑ft addition and new garage at 4125 East 6th Street in the Belmont Heights Historic District. It will also consider Mills Act contracts for five properties across several districts.

• 25-56220: Receive and file Director’s Report
• 25-56221: Approve minutes from July 29, 2025 meeting
• 25-56222: Recommend historic landmark designation for 3917 Country Club Drive (District 5)
• 25-56223: Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for addition and garage at 4125 East 6th Street (District 3)
• 25-56224: Consider Mills Act contracts for properties at 3725 Lime Ave, 3596 Gundry Ave, 2742 East 4th St, 3733 and 3733 A California Ave

The commission unanimously approved several recommendations, including filing the Director’s Report, adopting the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes, and moving forward with a landmark nomination for 3917 Country Club Drive. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new addition at 4125 East 6th Street in the Belmont Heights Historic District. Additionally, the commission approved consideration of Mills Act contracts for four properties. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt minutes from July 29, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to review landmark nomination for 3917 Country Club Drive (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for addition at 4125 East 6th Street (7-0)
• Approved consideration of Mills Act contracts for four properties (7-0)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Long Beach Budget Oversight Committee will consider several routine items. It will vote to approve the minutes from the August 14 and August 19, 2025 meetings. The committee will also receive and file overviews of the Justice Fund and the Right to Counsel/Tenant Assistance program, along with Council District and community correspondence. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items.

• Item 25-56167 – Approve minutes for the Budget Oversight Committee meetings of August 14 and August 19, 2025
• Item 25-56168 – Receive and file an overview of the Justice Fund
• Item 25-56169 – Receive and file an overview of the Right to Counsel/Tenant Assistance program
• Item 25-56170 – Receive and file Council District correspondence
• Item 25-56171 – Receive and file community correspondence

The committee approved the minutes from the August 14 and August 19 meetings. It also approved recommendations to receive and file overviews of the Justice Fund and the Right to Counsel/Tenant Assistance program, as well as Council District and community correspondence and a list of follow‑up items. All motions passed unanimously with two votes in favor and none against.

• Approved minutes for Aug 14 & Aug 19 meetings (2‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Justice Fund overview (2‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Right to Counsel/Tenant Assistance overview (2‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Council District correspondence (2‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of community correspondence (2‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of follow‑up items list (2‑0)

City Council Special Meeting - Cancelled

The special meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had included a proposed budget hearing for the departments of Library, Arts, and Culture and Technology and Innovation.

• Cancelled: Budget hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Library, Arts, and Culture and Technology and Innovation)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission will consider several routine items, including approval of the July 17 meeting minutes and a discussion of fee waiver requests received in July and August. The most significant agenda item is the recommendation to approve or deny Special Event Permit Application #25-330 from the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to host the Grape Expectations Gala at Lincoln Park on September 28, 2025. The commission will also receive the Director’s monthly highlights report and solicit topics for future meetings.

• Approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 commission meeting (Agenda Item 25-55956).
• Discuss fee waiver requests received between July 10 and August 13, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-55957).
• Recommend approval or denial of Special Event Permit Application #25-330 for the Grape Expectations Gala at Lincoln Park on September 28, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-55958).
• Receive and file the Director’s monthly highlights report for August 2025 (Agenda Item 25-55960).
• Request potential topics for future commission and committee meetings (Agenda Item 25-55961).

The commission approved Special Event Permit Application #25-330 for the Grape Expectations Gala at Lincoln Park on September 28, 2025. It also approved the July 17 meeting minutes, agreed to discuss fee waiver requests, filed the August Director’s highlights report, and requested topics for future meetings. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5 to 6 in favor, with one commissioner recused on the permit item.

• Approved Special Event Permit #25-330 for Grape Expectations Gala (5-0, 1 recused, 1 absent)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved discussion of fee waiver requests (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved filing of August Director’s highlights report (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved request for future meeting topics (6-0, 1 absent)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will consider four routine items: approval of the July 24 meeting minutes, receipt of a Public Works financial report for July 2025, receipt of the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status for July 2025, and a status update on the Conservation Corps of Long Beach work in the area for July 2025. After these items, the commission will open a public comment period before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the July 24, 2025 commission meeting (Item 25-56159)
• Receive and file Long Beach Public Works July 2025 revenue report (Item 25-56160)
• Receive and file Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status for July 2025 (Item 25-56161)
• Receive status updates on Conservation Corps of Long Beach work in Belmont Shore for July 2025 (Item 25-56162)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 24 meeting. They also approved receiving and filing a Public Works financial report for July 2025, the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status for July 2025, and a status update on the Conservation Corps of Long Beach’s work in Belmont Shore for July 2025.

• Approved July 24 minutes (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Public Works July 2025 financial report (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status for July 2025 (6-0)
• Approved receipt of Conservation Corps status updates for July 2025 (6-0)

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will approve the minutes from its May 20, 2025 meeting, receive and file a presentation on the California FY 26 State Budget, and receive a debrief of a recent Washington D.C. federal advocacy trip. It will also consider proposed changes to the city's 2025 Legislative Agenda. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the May 20, 2025 meeting (Item 25-56173)
• Receive and file a presentation on the California FY 26 State Budget (Item 25-56174)
• Receive and file a debrief of the June 4‑6, 2025 Washington D.C. Federal Advocacy Trip (Item 25-56175)
• Consider proposed changes to the 2025 Legislative Agenda (Item 25-56176)

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved receiving and filing a presentation on the California FY 26 State Budget and a debriefing of the June 4‑6, 2025 Washington D.C. federal advocacy trip. Finally, the committee approved a recommendation to consider proposed changes to the 2025 Legislative Agenda, supporting policies related to state surplus findings, oil revenue sharing, and oil‑extraction planning.

• Approved minutes for May 20, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of FY 26 State Budget presentation (3‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of June 4‑6, 2025 federal advocacy trip debrief (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to consider 2025 Legislative Agenda changes supporting oil‑revenue and decommissioning policies (3‑0)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will approve the minutes from its August 12 meeting. It will also receive and file overviews on the Tidelands Fund Group, the Long Beach City Communications Team, and a presentation on recent grant awards and federal impacts. Additional items include filing district and community correspondence and a list of follow‑up items from prior budget hearings.

• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 Budget Oversight Committee meeting (Item 1)
• Receive and file an overview on the Tidelands Fund Group (Item 2)
• Receive and file an overview on the Long Beach City Communications Team (Item 3)
• Receive and file a presentation on grants awarded to the City and federal administration impact (Item 4)
• Receive and file a list of follow‑up items from budget hearings (Item 7)

The Budget Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes of its August 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved recommendations to receive and file overviews on the Tidelands Fund Group, the Long Beach City Communications Team, and grants and federal impacts. Additional approvals were made to receive and file Council District correspondence, community correspondence, and a list of follow‑up items from prior budget hearings.

• Approved minutes for the Aug 12, 2025 Budget Oversight Committee meeting (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file an overview on the Tidelands Fund Group (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file an overview on the Long Beach City Communications Team (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file a presentation on grants and federal administration impacts (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Council District correspondence (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file community correspondence (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file a list of follow‑up items from budget hearings (3‑0)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The committee will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss several pending lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims involving the City. Items include the Jaehyun Son et al. v. City of Long Beach case and five separate workers’ compensation matters. No public agenda items are scheduled beyond the legal discussion.

• Closed‑session discussion of Jaehyun Son, et al. v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 24LBCV01327)
• Review of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Stephen Barron (ADJ18090315; ADJ18090327)
• Review of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Matthew Dougherty (ADJ18921083)
• Review of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Songcheak Ier (multiple ADJ numbers)
• Review of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Armando Lara (ADJ1091466; ADJ10941449)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Long Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the terms of conveyance for two properties and negotiate with labor unions representing lifeguards, police officers, and firefighters.

• Negotiating terms of conveyance for 620 South Street with Jamboree Housing, AVANATH, BRIDGE Housing, and Vessel Technologies
• Negotiating terms of conveyance for 1858 Atlantic Avenue with United Cambodian Community, Little Tokyo Service Center, and Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Lifeguard Association, Long Beach Police Officers' Association, and Long Beach Firefighters Association, Local 372

City Council Special Meeting - Revised

The City Council will hold a budget hearing for Community Development, Health and Human Services, and Tidelands. Members will also consider a legislative agenda to phase out local oil extraction and approve several high-value service contracts.

• Contract for Long Beach Amphitheater stage installation with Brown United, Inc. for $1,680,000
• Security guard services contract with Alpha & Omega Group Security Services, Inc. up to $4,680,000 annually
• Elevator services contracts with Fujitec America, Inc. and Specialized Elevator Services, LLC up to $1,320,000 annually
• Proposal to establish La Paz, Mexico as a Sister City
• Request for a Traffic Fatality Victim Memorial Sign Program and related municipal code ordinance

The council approved all 15 consent calendar items, each passing 8‑0. Key actions included authorizing a $65,120 Department of Homeland Security grant contract, amending the Homeboy Recycling contract to $60,000, allocating PEG fee revenue to cable providers, and approving record destructions for several departments. The council also approved a budget hearing for the FY 2026 budget. All votes were unanimous with one councilmember absent.

• Approved $3,000 appropriation to Care Closet LBC (8‑0)
• Approved $200 appropriation to New Way of Life Reentry Project (8‑0)
• Approved destruction of records for Office of the City Clerk (RES‑25‑0112) (8‑0)
• Approved destruction of records for Police Department (RES‑25‑0115) (8‑0)
• Authorized $65,120 DHS grant contract with County of Los Angeles (8‑0)
• Authorized amendment of Homeboy Recycling contract to $60,000 annually (8‑0)
• Authorized equal allocation of PEG fee revenue among three cable providers and $593,394 appropriation (8‑0)
• Approved conduct of FY 2026 budget hearing for Community Development and Health and Human Services (8‑0)

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board will approve the minutes from its July 21 meeting. It will conclude a hearing and determine that the current owner of 3606 Falcon Avenue is responsible for the cited violations. The Board will support proposed amendments to Title 18 of the Municipal Code that align with the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Uniform Housing Code, and forward them to City Council. It will also receive and file the Manager’s Report.

• Approve minutes for the July 21, 2025 Board meeting (item 25-56082)
• Determine ownership and responsibility for violations at 3606 Falcon Avenue (item 25-56081)
• Support amendments to Title 18 of the Municipal Code related to building standards (item 25-56091)
• Receive and file the Manager’s Report (item 25-56157)

The Board approved the recommendation to adopt the July 21, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑1). It denied the appeal request for the property at 3606 Falcon Avenue (2‑2). The Board approved the recommendation to support Title 18 amendments and forward them to City Council (4‑0). It also approved receiving and filing the Manager’s Report (4‑0).

• Approve July 21, 2025 minutes recommendation (Yes: 3 Hoops, Askin, Lipson; No: 0; Abstain: 1 Hower)
• Deny appeal request for 3606 Falcon Avenue (Yes: 2 Hoops, Askin; No: 2 Hower, Lipson)
• Approve recommendation to support Title 18 amendments and forward to City Council (Yes: 4 Hoops, Hower, Askin, Lipson; No: 0)
• Approve receipt and filing of Manager’s Report (Yes: 4 Hoops, Hower, Askin, Lipson; No: 0)

Marine Advisory Commission Marine and Beach Maintenance/Operations Committee

The committee will vote to approve the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file staff reports on marine maintenance, beach maintenance, and marina operations. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the May 8, 2025 Marine and Beach Maintenance/Operations meeting (Item 1)
• Receive and file staff reports on marine maintenance, beach maintenance, and marina operations (Item 2)
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items

The committee approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 Marine and Beach Maintenance/Operations meeting. It also approved a recommendation to receive and file staff reports on marine maintenance, beach maintenance, and marina operations. Both motions passed unanimously with three votes in favor and none against.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of staff reports (3-0)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will meet to discuss marina operations and financial updates. The body is considering a recommendation to support a slip fee increase for fiscal year 2026. Other items include advertising and concession reports.

• Proposed FY26 Slip Fee Increase related to Marina Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025
• Department of Economic Development presentation on Long Beach Lifeguard Tower advertising
• Concession status report for “Grill ‘Em All” at 5411 E. Ocean Blvd.

The Marine Advisory Commission unanimously approved five recommendations, including the FY26 slip fee increase, adoption of the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes, and filing of various reports and presentations. All motions passed with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote, with Commissioners Carlin, Lambe, and Chair Murray absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Lifeguard Tower advertising presentation and requested update within 60 days (5-0)
• Received and filed concession status report for Grill ‘Em All at 5411 E. Ocean Blvd. (5-0)
• Supported FY26 Slip Fee Increase per City Council April 15, 2025 action (5-0)
• Received and filed Manager's monthly oral updates (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee

The Parks and Recreation Governance Committee will consider five routine recommendations. These include approving the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes, discussing fee waiver requests received between July 10 and August 13, 2025, and receiving updates on damage, loss, theft, finance, and water matters. The committee will also discuss the agenda for the August 21, 2025 Commission meeting. Public comment will be allowed after the regular agenda.

• Approve minutes of the July 10, 2025 meeting (Agenda Item 25-55952)
• Discuss fee waiver requests received July 10–August 13, 2025 (25-55953)
• Receive and file update on damage, loss, and theft (25-55954)
• Receive and file update on finance and water (25-55955)
• Discuss agenda for the August 21, 2025 Commission meeting (25-56045)

The Governance Committee approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved recommendations to discuss fee waiver requests, to file updates on damage/loss/theft and on finance and water, and to set the agenda for the August 21, 2025 commission meeting. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved discussion of fee waiver requests (3‑0)
• Approved filing update on damage, loss, and theft (3‑0)
• Approved filing update on finance and water (3‑0)
• Approved agenda for August 21, 2025 commission meeting (3‑0)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will consider a recommendation to receive and file public comments on the city’s FY 26 proposed budget. The committee is asked to approve this recommendation. The meeting also includes a public comment segment for non‑agenda items.

• Recommendation to receive and file public comments on FY 26 proposed Budget (approval action)

The Budget Oversight Committee voted to approve the recommendation to receive and file public comments on the FY 26 proposed budget. The motion was made by Member Allen, seconded by Chair Ricks-Oddie, and passed with two votes in favor and none against. One member, Vice Chair Uranga, was absent. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file public comments on FY 26 proposed Budget (2‑0)

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Long Beach Advisory Commission on Aging will meet to approve the minutes from its July 9, 2025 meeting and receive a presentation from the Los Angeles County Commission on Aging. The body will also discuss the process for submitting recommendations to the City Council.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Los Angeles County Commission on Aging
• Discussion on recommendation submission process to City Council

The commission approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing an update on the recommendation‑submission process and a presentation from the Gray Panthers on the County Commission on Aging. All motions carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous support.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2025 meeting (5‑0‑2) (Recommendation 25‑56109)
• Approved receipt and filing of process‑update recommendation (7‑0‑0) (Recommendation 25‑56111)
• Approved receipt and filing of Gray Panthers presentation (7‑0‑0) (Recommendation 25‑56110)

Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss a veterans housing project at 1400 Cherry Avenue, and review the annual report. The body will also receive reports on the Veterans Banner Program and potential changes to municipal code.

• Approve minutes from June 4, 2025
• Discuss veterans housing project at 1400 Cherry Avenue
• Receive report on Veterans Banner Program
• Receive report on Veterans Day Celebration on November 8, 2025
• Discuss potential changes to Chapter 2.60 of the Long Beach Municipal Code

The Veterans Affairs Commission approved seven agenda items, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Highlights include adopting the June 4 meeting minutes, endorsing the Veterans Banner Program, and passing a draft resolution to maintain VA funding and jobs. The commission also approved a municipal code amendment, a veteran housing project recommendation, the annual report, and plans for the November 8 Veterans Day celebration.

• Approved minutes for June 4, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved discussion on Veterans Banner Program (5-0)
• Approved draft resolution to keep VA funding and jobs intact and to transmit it to relevant agencies (5-0)
• Approved discussion on changes to Chapter 2.60 of the Municipal Code (5-0)
• Approved discussion on proposed veteran housing project at 1400 Cherry Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Veterans Affairs Commission Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved discussion on Veterans Day Celebration on Nov 8, 2025 and established subcommittee (5-0)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will approve the minutes of its August 5 meeting. It will receive and file an overview of Olympic preparation and the 28 Olympic Legacy infrastructure projects under the Elevate ’28 Plan. It will also receive and file an overview of Measure A, Elevate ’28, and an update on infrastructure needs. Additional items include a presentation on street and pavement management, district and community correspondence, and a list of follow‑up items from prior budget hearings.

• Approve minutes for the August 5, 2025 Budget Oversight Committee meeting (Item 25‑56038)
• Receive and file overview of Olympics preparation and 28 Olympic Legacy projects (Item 25‑56039)
• Receive and file overview of Measure A, Elevate ’28, and infrastructure update (Item 25‑56040)
• Receive and file presentation on street and pavement management (Item 25‑56041)
• Receive and file list of follow‑up items from budget hearings (Item 25‑56044)

The Budget Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting and received several reports, including an overview of the Olympics legacy projects and updates on Measure A and street‑pavement management. All recommendations to receive and file documents were approved. The committee also voted to defer the violence‑prevention community correspondence item to the August 26 meeting for further review.

• Approved minutes of Aug 5, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved receipt of Olympics legacy overview (3-0)
• Approved receipt of Measure A and infrastructure update (3-0)
• Approved receipt of street and pavement management presentation (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved receipt of Council District correspondence (2-0)
• Approved receipt of community correspondence and deferred item 6g on violence prevention (3-0)
• Approved receipt of follow‑up items list from budget hearings (3-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority will consider approving minutes from June, authorizing a $400,000 increase to an accounting contract with BDO USA, and accepting up to $993,482 from the County of Los Angeles to continue administering the Homeless Incentive Program.

• Approve minutes for June 10, 2025 meeting
• Authorize $400,000 increase to accounting contract with BDO USA, LLC
• Accept up to $993,482 from County of Los Angeles for Homeless Incentive Program
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting held at 411 W. Ocean Boulevard

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It authorized an amendment to Contract No. 36280 with BDO USA, LLP, increasing the contract amount by $400,000 to a maximum of $1,000,000. It adopted Resolution HA-01-2025 to accept up to $993,482 from Los Angeles County for the Homeless Incentive Program for July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. All three motions passed with six votes in favor, zero against, and four commissioners absent.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (6‑0 vote)
• Authorized amendment to Contract 36280, increasing amount by $400,000 to a max of $1,000,000 (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution HA-01-2025 to accept up to $993,482 County funding for Homeless Incentive Program (6‑0 vote)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session - Revised

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation, including cases involving the City of Huntington Beach and Pedro Vasquez Perdomo. The public may submit comments online or via email.

• Closed session on existing litigation
• Huntington Beach v. Newsom case (Ninth Circuit)
• Pedro Vasquez Perdomo v. Kristi Noem case
• Public comment period available

City Council - Revised

The City Council will review several grant-funded health programs and contracts for police and parks equipment. The body is also considering various small community donations from district priority funds and alcohol license applications.

• Acceptance of $1,000,000 grant for Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and $250,000 for Hepatitis B prevention
• Contract with Galls, LLC for police equipment and supplies not to exceed $500,000 annually
• Contract with BSN Sports LLC for athletic and physical education supplies not to exceed $90,000 annually
• Contract with Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. for victim support services not to exceed $25,000 for year one
• ABC license applications for 301 The Promenade North, 3851 Atlantic Avenue, and 2154 Pacific Avenue

The council unanimously approved all items on the Consent Calendar, covering multiple appropriations, resolutions, and contracts. Notably, it authorized a $1,000,000 grant to fund a Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) program for two years. All votes were 9‑0 in favor.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑13 (9‑0)
• Increased City Manager Department appropriations by $2,825 for Queens on the Queen event (9‑0)
• Increased appropriations by $1,800 for cultural events (9‑0)
• Increased appropriations by $50,000 for Westside Fest (9‑0)
• Increased appropriations by $7,500 for arts and community groups (9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution RES‑25‑0102 amending fire‑department response terms (9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution RES‑25‑0103 authorizing contract with Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. (9‑0)
• Approved $1,000,000 grant agreement for Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) program (9‑0)

Board of Health and Human Services - Cancellation

The Long Beach Board of Health and Human Services will consider four recommendations: approving the July 11 meeting minutes and receiving monthly reports from the Director of Health and Human Services, the City Health Officer, and a discussion on the Proposed Strategic Plan. Each item is a standard filing or approval with no substantive policy change. The meeting was cancelled, so no decisions will be made.

• Approve minutes from the July 11, 2025 Board meeting (Item 25-56061)
• Receive and file monthly report from the Director of Health and Human Services (Item 25-56062)
• Receive and file monthly report from the City Health Officer (Item 25-56063)
• Receive and file discussion on the Proposed Strategic Plan (Item 25-56064)

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee will consider two recommendations. The first is to approve the minutes from its July 3, 2025 meeting (item 25‑55942). The second is to approve a recommendation to discuss and review future agenda items for the commission (item 25‑55943). The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from July 3, 2025 meeting (item 25‑55942)
• Approve recommendation to discuss and review future agenda items (item 25‑55943)
• Public comment period (speakers limited to three minutes each)

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to discuss and review future commission agenda items. Both motions passed unanimously with two votes in favor and one commissioner absent.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved recommendation to discuss future agenda items (2-0)

Utilities Commission

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will vote on several contract recommendations for sewer infrastructure, including a $506,946 contract with GHD, Inc. for the S-9 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation and a $276,800 contract with DRP Engineering, Inc. for the Cherry Avenue Sewer Improvement. It will also adopt specifications and award a $867,556.55 contract to Giles Engineering for the Alamitos 9A & 14 Pump-to-Waste Drain Line Project, and a $240,000 contract to Accurate Corrosion Control Inc. for cathodic protection well abandonment. Additional items include extending emergency water and sewer repair contracts, receiving the FY 2026 Business Plan, and a closed‑session discussion of pending litigation.

• Adopt RFP and award up to $506,946 to GHD, Inc. for S-9 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation (one‑year term)
• Adopt RFP and award up to $276,800 to DRP Engineering, Inc. for Cherry Avenue Sewer Improvement (one‑year term)
• Adopt specifications and award up to $867,556.55 to Giles Engineering for Alamitos 9A & 14 Pump‑to‑Waste Drain Line Project (one‑year term)
• Adopt RFP and award up to $240,000 to Accurate Corrosion Control Inc. for Cathodic Protection Deep Well Abandonment
• Authorize one‑year extensions of emergency water and sewer repair contracts with Charles King Company, Inc., Ramona, Inc., and Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc.

The Utilities Commission approved several contracts and filings, including a $867,556.55 contract for the Alamitos 9A & 14 Pump‑to‑Waste Drain Line Project. It also adopted requests for proposals and authorized amendments for other sewer and water services. All actions were approved unanimously (4‑0) with Commissioner Rainey absent.

• Approved August 7 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved filing of Sewer Operations & Maintenance CIP update for 2028 Olympics (4‑0)
• Approved $506,946 contract for S‑9 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation (4‑0)
• Approved $276,800 contract for Cherry Avenue Sewer Improvement (4‑0)
• Approved $867,556.55 contract for Alamitos 9A & 14 Pump‑to‑Waste Drain Line Project (4‑0)
• Approved $240,000 contract for Cathodic Protection Deep Well Abandonment (4‑0)
• Authorized one‑year extensions to emergency water and sewer repair contracts (4‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of FY 2026 Business Plan, Part 1 (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the First Citizens Bank Project at 3450-3470 Long Beach Boulevard and approve its site plan review. The commission will also approve a lot merger of three parcels (APNs 7145-006-010, 7145-006-011, 7145-006-012) into a single 0.84‑acre lot. Additional items include adopting Inclusionary Housing Implementation Guidelines and filing annual reviews of the Golden Shore Project Development Agreement.

• Approve site plan for First Citizens Bank at 3450-3470 Long Beach Blvd (12,469 sq ft, two‑story, 34 ft high, 44 parking spaces) in HR‑4 overlay, CCA zoning
• Approve lot merger of APNs 7145-006-010, 7145-006-011, 7145-006-012 into a 36,750‑sq‑ft (0.84‑acre) lot in District 5
• Adopt Inclusionary Housing Implementation Guidelines citywide
• Receive and file eighth and ninth annual reviews of the Golden Shore Project Development Agreement
• Find FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program projects conform to the General Plan

The commission approved the Inclusionary Housing Implementation Guidelines for the city. It also certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the First Citizens Bank Project and approved a lot merger at 3450‑3470 Long Beach Boulevard. The FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program projects were found to conform with the General Plan, with one commissioner dissenting. Several routine reports and reviews were received and filed with unanimous approval.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (25-56029) (7‑0)
• Approved minutes for July 17, 2025 meeting (25-56030) (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution PL‑02‑2025 certifying EIR for First Citizens Bank Project and approved site plan and lot merger (7‑0)
• Received and filed eighth annual Golden Shore Project review (25-56032) (7‑0)
• Received and filed ninth annual Golden Shore Project review (25-56033) (7‑0)
• Adopted Inclusionary Housing Implementation Guidelines (Resolution PL‑03‑2025) (7‑0)
• Found FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program projects in conformity with General Plan (6‑1, no: Clemson)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will consider a recommendation to approve the minutes of its June 4, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file presentations from the City’s Community Development Department on the entitlement process and from staff on the 2025 Site Selectors Conference. The meeting includes a public comment period and standard announcements before adjournment.

• Approve minutes for the Economic Development Commission meeting of June 4, 2025 (Item 25-55963)
• Receive and file presentation from City of Long Beach Community Development Department on entitlement process and projects (Item 25-55964)
• Receive and file presentation on the 2025 Site Selectors Conference (Item 25-55965)
• Receive and file Executive Director’s Report (Item 25-55966)
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved receiving and filing a Community Development Department presentation and the Executive Director’s Report, each by an 8‑0 vote. The agenda item to receive a presentation on the 2025 Site Selectors Conference was laid over.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (8-0, Jacquez absent)
• Approved receipt and filing of Community Development Department presentation (8-0, Metoyer absent)
• Laid over agenda item to receive 2025 Site Selectors Conference presentation
• Approved receipt and filing of Executive Director’s Report (8-0, Metoyer absent)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will meet to review operational data and outreach approaches from the Health Department. The body is also tasked with approving the 2024 Annual Report containing policy recommendations.

• Approval of the 2024 Homeless Services Advisory Committee Annual Report with Policy Recommendations
• Presentation on Homeless Services Bureau Outreach team approaches from the Health Department
• Review of Homeless Services Bureau Quarterly Operations Data Report
• Updates from the Mayor’s Fund and Policy Subcommittee
• Updates from the Continuum of Care (CoC) representative

The committee approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved several recommendations, including receiving updates from the Mayor’s Fund and Policy Subcommittee, adopting the 2024 Annual Report with policy recommendations, and filing a presentation on the Homeless Services Bureau outreach approach. Additional items approved were the quarterly operations data report and future agenda items, each passing with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of updates from Mayor’s Fund and Policy Subcommittee (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Homeless Services Advisory Committee Annual Report with policy recommendations (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Homeless Services Bureau Outreach presentation (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Quarterly Operations Data Report and Staff Updates (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of future HSAC agenda items (6-0)

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will approve the minutes from its June 4, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file several presentations, including one on the social determinants of health and the framework for upcoming listening sessions, a briefing on the Brown Act and Robert's Rules of Order, and an overview of the Office of Ethics and Transparency. The commission will also consider reports from Ad Hoc Committees, an update from the Office of Equity, and will allow public comment.

• Approve minutes for the June 4, 2025 meeting (Item 25-55967).
• Receive and file a presentation on Social Determinants of Health and discuss upcoming listening sessions (Item 25-55968).
• Receive and file a presentation from the City Attorney’s Office on the Brown Act and Robert's Rules of Order (Item 25-55973).
• Receive and file a presentation on the Office of Ethics and Transparency (Item 25-55975).
• Receive and file a report from current Ad Hoc Committees, discuss future committees, and consider creating or dissolving committees (Item 25-55982).

The Equity and Human Relations Commission approved six recommendations to receive and file various presentations and reports, each passing with a 13‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting with a 12‑0 vote. All motions were carried unanimously among the commissioners present.

• Approved minutes from June 4, 2025 (12‑0, absent: Dockery, Batts)
• Approved receipt of Dr. Melawhy Garcia presentation on Social Determinants of Health (13‑0, absent: Batts)
• Approved receipt of City Attorney’s Office presentation on Brown Act and Robert's Rules (13‑0, absent: Batts)
• Approved receipt of Office of Ethics and Transparency presentation (13‑0, absent: Batts)
• Approved receipt of report from current Ad Hoc Committees and discussion on future committees (13‑0, absent: Batts)
• Approved receipt of monthly update from the Office of Equity (13‑0, absent: Batts)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will consider four routine items. It will approve the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting and receive and file the key drivers for the FY 26 proposed budget. The committee will also receive and file an update on the Human Resources/Civil Service consolidation and vacancies, and Council District correspondence. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes from July 29, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 25-55997)
• Receive and file key drivers for FY 26 Proposed Budget (Agenda item 25-55998)
• Receive and file update on Human Resources/Civil Service consolidation and vacancies (Agenda item 25-55999)
• Receive and file Council District correspondence (Agenda item 25-56000)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. It also approved the recommendation to receive and file the FY 26 proposed budget key drivers. Additional approvals were made to file a human‑resources consolidation update and Council District correspondence.

• Approved minutes for July 29, 2025 meeting (25-55997) – Yes:3, No:0
• Approved recommendation to receive and file FY 26 budget key drivers (25-55998) – Yes:3, No:0
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Human Resources/Civil Service consolidation update (25-55999) – Yes:3, No:0
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Council District correspondence (25-56000) – Yes:3, No:0

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Long Beach City Council will discuss the price and terms of sale for the property at 1827 Spring Street. The negotiation is being led by City Manager Thomas B. Modica with the Atkins Family Trust as the seller. This item is presented in a closed‑session meeting under California Government Code Section 54956.8.

• Negotiation of price and terms for 1827 Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90806
• City Manager Thomas B. Modica acting as the city's real‑property negotiator
• Seller: Robert W. Atkins and Patricia S. Atkins, Trustees of the Atkins Family Trust
• Closed‑session item authorized by California Government Code §54956.8

City Council Special Meeting - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a series of routine appropriations and workers' compensation payments, and will vote on several major contracts. One agenda item authorizes a contract with AssetWorks, Inc. for an electric‑vehicle charging station trailer costing up to $1,376,289 and adds $1,725,000 in fleet fund appropriations. Other notable contracts include a $68,667 public‑safety dispatcher software agreement with SHI International Corp. and a $100,000 increase to the Diamond Environmental Services chemical‑toilet contract.

• Approve $1,376,289 contract for EV charging station trailer (AssetWorks, Inc.)
• Increase Fleet Services Fund appropriations by $1,725,000 (AB‑32 revenue offset)
• Authorize $68,667 contract for public‑safety dispatcher QA software (SHI International Corp.)
• Amend Diamond Environmental Services contract to raise annual limit by $100,000
• Approve multiple workers’ compensation payments ranging from $100 to $150,000

At the August 5 special meeting, the council unanimously approved the consent calendar items, including several appropriations transfers and workers‑comp settlements. It also authorized the City Attorney to pay multiple workers’ compensation awards ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. The council accepted a $244,461 tax refund and allocated an additional $119,967 to various department funds. Finally, it referred recent damage‑claim filings to the City Attorney and approved the July 22 meeting minutes.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑44 (except Item 19) (8‑0)
• Increased City Manager Department appropriations by $1,150, $23,750, $100 and $8,300, offset by transfers (8‑0)
• Authorized payment of $50,000 for Isabel Castro workers’ comp claim (8‑0)
• Authorized payments of $8,772.50 and $60,320 for James Danno workers’ comp claim (8‑0)
• Authorized payment of $115,782.50 for Jason Garrido workers’ comp claim (8‑0)
• Authorized payment of $150,000 for Emelda Sweezer workers’ comp claim (8‑0)
• Accepted $244,461 tax refund and added $119,967 in appropriations across multiple departments (8‑0)
• Referred damage‑claim filings (July 14‑28, 2025) to City Attorney (8‑0)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will meet to approve the presentation topics schedule for the FY 26 budget. The body will also review community budget engagement opportunities and Council District correspondence.

• Approval of FY 26 Budget Oversight Committee Presentation Topics Schedule
• Review of community budget meetings and engagement opportunities
• Receipt of Council District correspondence
• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved the recommendation to adopt the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting (vote 2‑0, one member absent). It also approved the FY 2026 Budget Oversight Committee presentation topics schedule (vote 3‑0). The committee approved receiving and filing an overview of community budget meetings and engagement opportunities (vote 3‑0). Finally, it approved receiving and filing Council District correspondence (vote 3‑0).

• Approved minutes from Sep 10 2024 meeting (2‑0, Uranga absent)
• Approved FY 26 presentation topics schedule (3‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of community budget meetings overview (3‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Council District correspondence (3‑0)

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will review a request to designate 149 Siena Drive as a Historic Landmark. The body is also considering Mills Act contracts for 13 properties and a construction addition in the Wrigley Historic District.

• Request to designate 149 Siena Drive as a Historic Landmark building
• Mills Act contracts for 13 properties, including 210 East Ocean Boulevard and 3917 Long Beach Boulevard
• Major Certificate of Appropriateness for an 822-square-foot addition at 2081 Eucalyptus Avenue

The Cultural Heritage Commission approved the recommendation to receive and file the Director’s Report and approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for a one‑story addition at 2081 Eucalyptus Avenue (6‑0). The commission voted to request City Council designate 149 Siena Drive as a historic landmark and to approve Mills Act contracts for 13 properties, and to let three other applicants revise their submissions, all by a 6‑0 vote. No public comment was received.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (6-0)
• Approved minutes for May 27, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 2081 Eucalyptus Ave addition (6-0)
• Approved historic landmark designation for 149 Siena Drive and Mills Act contracts for 13 properties (6-0)
• Requested staff to allow three Mills Act applicants to revise submissions (6-0)

Homeless Services Mayor's Fund Subcommittee

The Mayor's Fund Subcommittee will review grant applications, update standard operating procedures, and discuss fundraising strategies. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review and discuss Mayor's Fund grant application and website verbiage
• Approve updates to standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Receive and file discussion on fundraising strategies
• Approve minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and approve future agenda items

The Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting, received the latest fund update, and adopted revisions to the fund’s standard operating procedures. It also approved the review of a grant application and website language, and endorsed discussion of fundraising strategies. All motions carried with the recorded votes.

• Approved minutes for March 24, 2025 (Yes:2 Lie, Howat; Absent:1 Wood)
• Approved receipt and filing of Mayor’s Fund Update (Yes:3 Howat, Lie, Wood)
• Approved SOP verbiage updates (Yes:3 Howat, Lie, Wood)
• Approved review of grant application and website verbiage (Yes:3 Howat, Lie, Wood)
• Approved discussion on fundraising strategies (Yes:0; No:0; Absent:3 Howat, Lie, Wood)
• Approved future agenda items (Yes:3 Howat, Lie, Wood)

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting

The Public Utilities Commission is meeting to vote on several infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases. The body will also discuss a water main relocation at CSULB and a correction to water and sewer service rates.

• Contract with Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc. not to exceed $8,053,000 for 32nd Street Booster Pump Station Rehabilitation
• Contract with Butier Engineering Inc. not to exceed $1,271,948.80 for construction management and inspection services
• Contract with Sonsray Machinery, LLC not to exceed $830,000 for four backhoe loaders
• MOU with California State University, Long Beach for 12-inch potable water main relocation
• Resolution No. UT-1542 to correct errors in water and sewer service rates

The Utilities Commission unanimously approved seven items, including a memorandum with CSULB for a new 12‑inch potable water main, contracts for the 32nd Street Booster Pump Station rehabilitation, and a correction to water and sewer rate resolutions. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 10, 2025 Board meeting minutes (3-0)
• Authorized MOU with CSULB for 12‑inch potable water main relocation (3-0)
• Awarded Balfour Beatty contract up to $8,053,000 for booster pump station rehab (3-0)
• Awarded Butier Engineering contract up to $1,271,948.80 for construction management services (3-0)
• Awarded Sonsray Machinery contract up to $830,000 for four backhoe loaders (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution UT-1542 correcting water and sewer rate errors (3-0)
• Received and filed FY 25 Business Plan Progress Update (3-0)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will approve the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes and receive several reports, including a Long Beach Public Works financial summary, the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status, and updates from the Conservation Corps. The commission will also discuss security operations in the Belmont Shore area and the use of city‑owned parking lots and after‑hours parking. Public comment will be allowed before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting (Item 25‑55880).
• Receive and file Long Beach Public Works financial report for period ending June 30, 2025 (Item 25‑55881).
• Receive and file Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status for June 2025 (Item 25‑55882).
• Discuss security operations along Belmont Shore (Item 25‑55884).
• Discuss city‑owned parking lots and after‑hours parking on Belmont Shore (Item 25‑55885).

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its June 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing reports on Public Works finances, the Transit employee bus pass program, Conservation Corps updates, security operations, and city‑owned parking lots. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Long Beach Public Works financial report (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program Status for June 2025 (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Conservation Corps of Long Beach status updates for June 2025 (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of discussion on security operations along Belmont Shore (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of discussion on city‑owned parking lots and after‑hours parking along Belmont Shore (6-0)

Commission for Women and Girls

The Commission for Women and Girls will consider requests for a human trafficking status report and a letter supporting gender equity. The body will also discuss its bylaws and participation in upcoming community events.

• Letter to Long Beach Human Trafficking Taskforce requesting a report on human trafficking status
• Letter to Mayor and City Council regarding Women’s Equality Day and gender equity
• Participation in Uptown Jazz Festival (August 2) and 3rd Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair (August 26)
• Resolution establishing Commission for Women and Girls bylaws
• Election of Treasurer

The Commission for Women and Girls approved the minutes from the June 25 meeting and approved transmittal letters to the Human Trafficking Taskforce and to the Mayor and City Council for Women’s Equality Day. It voted to participate in the Uptown Jazz Festival on August 2 and the Long Beach Women’s Fair on August 26. The body adopted Resolution CWG‑01‑2025 to establish its bylaws, created a Human Trafficking Ad Hoc Committee, and elected Commissioner Gonzalez as Treasurer, each with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Approved transmittal of letter to Human Trafficking Taskforce (8‑0)
• Approved transmittal of letter to Mayor and City Council for Women’s Equality Day (8‑0)
• Approved participation in Uptown Jazz Festival Aug 2 and Women’s Fair Aug 26 (8‑0)
• Adopted Resolution CWG‑01‑2025 establishing commission bylaws (8‑0)
• Created Human Trafficking Ad Hoc Committee, adding members and adjusting composition (8‑0)
• Elected Commissioner Gonzalez as Treasurer (8‑0)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will meet to discuss eight workers' compensation claims and hold a closed session regarding existing litigation. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 PM.

• Closed session regarding existing litigation
• Workers' Compensation Claim of Isabel Castro
• Workers' Compensation Claim of James Danno
• Workers' Compensation Claim of Jason Garrido
• Workers' Compensation Claim of Joseph Gludt

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will consider three items. It will approve the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. It will recommend that the City Council name the Junior Lifeguard Facility at the Claremont Small Boat Launch Ramp the “Pat Flynn and Dick Miller Junior Lifeguard Facility.” It will also request feedback on improving City Council meeting efficiency and public participation.

• Approve minutes for the April 15, 2025 committee meeting (Item 25‑55890).
• Approve recommendation to name the Junior Lifeguard Facility at the Claremont Small Boat Launch Ramp “Pat Flynn and Dick Miller Junior Lifeguard Facility” (Item 25‑55891).
• Approve recommendation to request feedback on City Council meeting efficiency and public participation (Item 25‑55892).

City Council Special Meeting - Revised

The City Council is meeting to review a consent calendar featuring legal settlements, district-specific community contributions, and contract authorizations. The body will discuss funding for local events and the authorization of a vehicle communication equipment contract.

• Settlement of $100,000 for lawsuit Amber Vonell Scott v. City of Long Beach
• Workers' Compensation payments of $75,000 for Tonya Dean and $85,000 for Corey Levin
• Annual contract with 911Vehicle.com for vehicle communication equipment totaling $402,500
• District Priority Fund contributions totaling $31,296 across the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th districts
• Contract with Queen Mary Heritage Foundation to solicit and distribute restoration funds

The City Council approved all items on the consent calendar, including travel report recommendations, several appropriations transfers to the City Manager Department, a $100,000 settlement of the Amber Vonell Scott lawsuit, and other authorizations. Every motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote while three councilmembers were absent.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑48 (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 settlement of Amber Vonell Scott lawsuit (6-0)
• Approved $75,000 workers’ comp payment for Tonya Dean (6-0)
• Approved $85,000 workers’ comp payment for Corey Levin (6-0)
• Approved merit increase for Paralegal Lisa M. Petersen (6-0)
• Approved minutes for June 10 & June 17, 2025 meetings (6-0)
• Approved revision to Department of Energy Resources Oil Operations Bureau Records Retention Schedule (6-0)
• Approved appropriations transfers totaling $38,096 to City Manager Department (6-0)

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board will approve the minutes from its May 19, 2025 meeting and confirm that the property at 1508 Orange Avenue meets the vacant‑lot definition in the municipal code. It will adopt findings that the two‑story commercial buildings at 6020‑6090 Long Beach Blvd are substandard and a public nuisance, ordering the owners to demolish or rehabilitate them by August 21, 2025 and to keep them safe in the meantime. The Board will also receive a presentation on the Triennial Code Adoption and the manager’s report, followed by a public comment period.

• Approve minutes for the May 19, 2025 Board meeting (Item 1).
• Determine 1508 Orange Avenue is a vacant lot and uphold the annual administering fee (Item 2).
• Order demolition or rehabilitation of 6020‑6090 Long Beach Blvd buildings by Aug 21, 2025 (Item 3).
• Receive and file presentation on the Triennial Code Adoption (Item 4).
• Receive and file the Manager’s Report (Item 5).

The board approved the May 19 meeting minutes (4‑0). It postponed the vacant‑lot determination for 60 days (4‑0). It approved a finding that two commercial buildings are a public nuisance and ordered the owners to demolish or rehabilitate them by Aug. 21, 2025 (4‑0). It also approved receiving and filing a Triennial Code Adoption presentation and a Manager’s Report (each 4‑0). No public comment was received.

• Approved May 19 minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Lay over vacant‑lot item 25‑55298 for 60 days (vote 4‑0)
• Approved demolition/rehabilitation order for 2‑One Story Commercial Buildings (vote 4‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Triennial Code Adoption presentation (vote 4‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Manager’s Report (vote 4‑0)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

The Long Beach City Council will meet in a closed session to consider initiating litigation as authorized by Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code. The agenda item is listed as 25-55870 and references paragraph (4) of subdivision (d). No other matters are on the agenda.

• Initiate litigation (agenda item 25-55870) under California Government Code §54956.9

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on a resolution to amend fees for parks and recreation programs for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes approval of June 26 minutes, discussion of recent fee waiver requests, and authorizations for a cultural arts class agreement and a mural project in Lincoln Park. Additional items are a monthly highlights report, solicitation of future agenda topics, and election of chair and vice chair.

• Adopt resolution amending fees for parks and recreation programs for FY 2026 (Item 1)
• Authorize Personal Service Agreement with Elizabeth Gordon for free and low‑cost public cultural arts classes (Sept 1 2025 – Sept 30 2026) (Item 4)
• Authorize Right‑of‑Entry Permit with Creative Class Collective for a mural in Lincoln Park (July 21 2025 – July 20 2026) (Item 5)
• Discuss fee waiver requests received June 12 – July 9 2025 (Item 3)
• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting (Item 2)

The commission adopted Resolution No. PR-01-2025, changing fees for parks and recreation programs and facility use for fiscal year 2026. The motion passed unanimously (6-0) with one commissioner absent. The board also approved the June 26 minutes, discussed fee waiver requests, and authorized agreements for cultural‑arts classes and a Lincoln Park mural. Chair and Vice Chair elections were confirmed.

• Adopted Resolution No. PR-01-2025 amending FY 2026 parks and recreation fees (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved June 26, 2025 commission minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved discussion of fee waiver requests (6-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Personal Service Agreement with Elizabeth Gordon for free/low-cost cultural arts classes (Sept 1 2025‑Sep 30 2026) (6-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Right-of-Entry Permit for Creative Class Collective mural in Lincoln Park (Jul 21 2025‑Jul 20 2026) (6-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed Director’s July 2025 highlights report (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved request for future meeting topic ideas (6-0, 1 absent)
• Re‑elected Susan Redfield as Chair and elected Vice Chair Uriarte Smith (6-0, 1 absent)

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will discuss the creation of an ad-hoc committee to increase attendance and sponsorship for the 2025 Festival of Flight. The body will also receive reports on airport sustainability and the Wings of Fame Program.

• Proposal to establish an ad-hoc Committee for 2025 Festival of Flight attendance and sponsorship
• Sustainability Committee report on air quality, energy, water, and waste management
• Wings of Fame Program report on exhibit goals and inductee nomination criteria
• Business Partner Spotlight presentation by Matt Liknaitzk with Sling Pilot Academy
• Review of Monthly Airport Staff Reports for June 2025

The Airport Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its June 18, 2025 meeting. It received and filed several reports, including the LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation, the Sustainability Committee report, the Wings of Fame Program Committee report, and the June 2025 monthly staff reports. The commission also created an ad‑hoc committee to recommend ways to increase attendance and sponsorship for the 2025 Festival of Flight, appointing Commissioners Brown and Thomas to the committee.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved filing of LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (5‑0)
• Approved establishment of ad‑hoc Festival of Flight committee (5‑0); Commissioners Brown and Thomas appointed
• Approved filing of Sustainability Committee report (5‑0)
• Approved filing of Wings of Fame Program Committee report (5‑0)
• Approved filing of June 2025 monthly staff reports (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land-use recommendations, including a fast-food restaurant expansion and permits for tattoo and massage businesses. The body will also discuss the vacation of an alley right-of-way and hold a study session on open space and recreation.

• Expansion of fast-food restaurant at 1705 West Pacific Coast Highway to add a second drive-through lane and bypass lane
• Conditional Use Permits for tattoo parlors and massage establishments at 6553 East Pacific Coast Highway
• Vacation of a 137.5-foot-long alley segment between 1450 Cedar Avenue and 1401 Pacific Avenue
• Study session on the Open Space and Recreation Element (OSRE) Update
• Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP25-016) for the project at 6553 East Pacific Coast Highway

The Planning Commission elected Alvaro Castillo as Chair (6‑0) and Michele Ware as Vice Chair (5‑1), while Michael Clemson's bid for Vice Chair failed (1‑5). The body also approved a director’s report, minutes from the July 10 meeting, a vacation of an alley segment, a fast‑food restaurant expansion, tattoo and massage permits with a coastal development permit, and a study session on the Open Space and Recreation Element update. All votes were recorded with one commissioner absent.

• Approved Director’s Report (item 25‑55834) – Yes: 6, No: 0
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 meeting (item 25‑55837) – Yes: 6, No: 0
• Approved vacation of alley segment between 1450 Cedar Ave and 1401 Pacific Ave (item 25‑55835) – Yes: 5, No: 1
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for fast‑food expansion at 1705 West Pacific Coast Hwy (item 25‑55836) – Yes: 5, No: 1
• Approved tattoo, massage, and coastal development permits at 6553 East Pacific Coast Hwy (item 25‑55832) – Yes: 6, No: 0
• Approved study session on Open Space and Recreation Element update (item 25‑55831) – Yes: 6, No: 0
• Elected Alvaro Castillo as Chair of the Planning Commission – Yes: 6, No: 0
• Elected Michele Ware as Vice Chair (Clemson’s bid failed) – Ware Yes: 5, No: 1; Clemson Yes: 1, No: 5

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session - Cancelled

The Special Meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a closed session regarding the initiation of litigation.

• Closed session item 25-55870: initiation of litigation

Police Oversight Commission

The Long Beach Police Oversight Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its March 27, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file a training report on interpreting police investigation review data and the Director’s report. The agenda includes a public comment period for non‑agenda items, followed by announcements and adjournment.

• Approve minutes for the March 27, 2025 meeting (Item 25-55748)
• Receive and file training on interpreting police investigation review data (Item 25-55749)
• Receive and file the Police Oversight Director’s Report (Item 25-55750)
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Announcements and adjournment

The Police Oversight Commission elected Dr. Naida Tushnet as Chair and Commissioner Michael Soto as Vice Chair. The commission approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved two recommendations to receive and file a police‑training report and the Director’s Report, as well as a recommendation to receive and file the training on interpreting police investigation review data.

• Elected Dr. Naida Tushnet as Chair (5‑0)
• Elected Commissioner Michael Soto as Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file training on interpreting police investigation review data (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Police Oversight Director’s Report (5‑0)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will approve minutes from the June 13 meeting and receive monthly reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. The main agenda item is a discussion of the Proposed Strategic Plan. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the June 13, 2025 Board meeting (Item 25-55756)
• Receive and file monthly report from the Director of Health and Human Services (Item 25-55757)
• Receive and file monthly report from the City Health Officer (Item 25-55758)
• Receive and file discussion on the Proposed Strategic Plan (Item 25-55759)

The Board of Health and Human Services approved the minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting. It approved receiving and filing a monthly report from the Director of Health and Human Services. It approved receiving and filing a monthly report from the City Health Officer. It also approved receiving and filing a discussion on the proposed strategic plan. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of monthly report from Director of Health and Human Services (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of monthly report from City Health Officer (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of discussion on Proposed Strategic Plan (7-0)

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting

The Public Utilities Commission is meeting to vote on several infrastructure contracts and utility agreements. The body will also review water supply assessments and correct errors in a gas services rate resolution.

• Contract to JIG Consultants for Sewer Lift Stations S-19, S-28, and S-29 not to exceed $783,040
• Contract with DCSE, Inc. for GIS Migration not to exceed $357,920
• Contract with Accurate Corrosion Control Inc. for Deep Well Abandonment not to exceed $200,000
• License Agreement with Southern California Edison for reclaimed water pipeline and fiber optic conduit
• Amended Water Supply Assessment for the Sea Ranch Business Park Project

The Long Beach Utilities Commission approved several contracts and agreements, including a $783,040 contract for sewer lift station rehabilitation and a license agreement with Southern California Edison for a right‑of‑way. It also adopted a GIS migration contract, a cybersecurity assessment agreement, and corrected a gas rates resolution. One agenda item on cathodic protection was withdrawn with no action taken.

• Approved July 10 meeting minutes (Item 25-55765) – vote 3-0
• Approved transfer of funds (Item 25-55766) – vote 3-0
• Approved $783,040 contract for sewer lift stations S-19, S-28, S-29 rehab (Item 25-55768) – vote 3-0
• Approved license agreement with Southern California Edison for right‑of‑way (Item 25-55769) – vote 3-0
• Approved $357,920 GIS migration contract with DCSE, Inc. (Item 25-55770) – vote 3-0
• Approved cybersecurity assessment agreement with CISA (Item 25-55773) – vote 3-0
• Approved correction of gas rates resolution (Item 25-55775) – vote 3-0
• Item 25-55771 (cathodic protection deep well abandonment) withdrawn, no action taken

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will vote to approve the minutes from its June 12, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file a report from the City Attorney’s Office concerning the Brown Act. The commission will also receive reports from current Ad Hoc Committees, discuss anticipated committees for upcoming projects, and consider creating or dissolving committees.

• Approve minutes for the June 12, 2025 meeting (item 25-55743)
• Receive and file City Attorney’s report on the Brown Act (item 25-55744)
• Receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees (item 25-55745)
• Discuss anticipated Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects (item 25-55745)
• Consider action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees (item 25-55745)

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from its June 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing a City Attorney report on the Brown Act. Finally, the commission approved receiving and filing reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and discussed future Ad Hoc Committees. All three motions carried with a 7‑0 vote; Commissioner Romo was absent.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of City Attorney Brown Act report (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Ad Hoc Committee reports and discussion on future committees (7-0)

Marine Advisory Commission Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review the Marine Bureau's quarterly expenditure and revenue financial report.

• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting
• Review of Marine Bureau quarterly expenditure/revenue financial report

The committee approved the recommendation to adopt the minutes from the April 10, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. It also approved the recommendation to receive and file the Marine Bureau’s quarterly expenditure and revenue financial report. Both motions passed unanimously with two votes in favor and no votes against.

• Approved April 10, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (2-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Marine Bureau quarterly financial report (2-0)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will consider five agenda items. It will vote to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting and to receive and file presentations on an aquarium trash‑collecting robot, a shoreline marina mural, the manager’s monthly oral updates, and committee status reports. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM at 4900 E. 7th St.

• Approve minutes for the June 12, 2025 Marine Advisory Commission meeting (Item 25-55715)
• Receive and file presentation from the Aquarium – JellyFish Bot, electric trash collecting robot (Item 25-55732)
• Receive and file presentation on the Shoreline Marina Mural for Lawn to Garden (Item 25-55731)
• Receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates (Item 25-55716)
• Receive and file the Committee status reports (Item 25-55717)

Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee

The Governance Committee will approve minutes from the May 8 meeting and receive updates on damage reports, finance, water, and fee waiver requests. The main agenda item is a discussion of proposed fee adjustments for the FY26 budget of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. The committee will also set the agenda for the July 17 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.

• Approve minutes of the May 8, 2025 Governance Committee meeting (Item 25-55635).
• Discuss fee waiver requests received June 12–July 9, 2025 (Item 25-55636).
• Receive updates on damage, loss, and theft for the department (Item 25-55637).
• Receive updates on finance and water issues for the department (Item 25-55638).
• Discuss proposed fee adjustments for the FY26 budget adoption (Item 25-55639).

The Governance Committee unanimously approved six recommendations, covering approval of prior minutes, fee waiver discussions, updates on damage, finance, water, FY26 fee adjustments, and the agenda for the July 17 commission meeting. All motions received a 3‑0 vote. No public comment was received and the meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM.

• Approved minutes of May 8, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved discussion of fee waiver requests (3‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of damage, loss, and theft update (3‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of finance and water update (3‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of FY26 fee adjustment update (3‑0)
• Approved discussion of agenda for July 17, 2025 meeting (3‑0)

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider several agenda items, including routine approvals. It will adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the site plan for the Skylinks Regional Stormwater Capture Project at 3559 Clark Avenue, which includes a subsurface infiltration basin and a 200,000‑gallon vegetative pond. The commission will also accept a categorical exemption and approve a Conditional Use Permit for off‑sale alcohol at a small specialty grocer located at 3200 East Pacific Coast Highway Suites C and D.

• Adopt Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Site Plan Review (SPR25-019) for the Skylinks Regional Stormwater Capture Project at 3559 Clark Avenue (includes 6‑acre‑foot infiltration basin and 200,000‑gallon pond).
• Accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-056 and approve Conditional Use Permit CUP23-026 for off‑sale alcohol at 3200 East Pacific Coast Highway Suites C and D (3,028 sq ft commercial space).
• Recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (agenda item 25-55781).
• Recommendation to approve minutes from the June 5, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (agenda item 25-55782).

The commission approved the Director’s Report and the minutes from the June 5 meeting. It adopted the study, mitigation plan and site‑plan review for the Skylinks Regional Stormwater Capture Project at 3559 Clark Avenue. It also accepted a categorical exemption and approved a conditional use permit for off‑sale alcohol at 3200 East Pacific Coast Highway Suites C and D. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file Director’s Report (5-0)
• Approved minutes for the June 5, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, MMRP and Site Plan Review for Skylinks Stormwater Capture Project at 3559 Clark Avenue (5-0)
• Accepted Categorical Exemption CE-25-056 and approved Conditional Use Permit for off‑sale alcohol at 3200 East Pacific Coast Highway Suites C and D (5-0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will approve minutes from the June 11 meeting and adopt several recommendations, including website transition guidance, filing the 2024 Statement of Economic Interest report, and filing a draft executive summary of the Ethics Commission’s establishment. The body will also discuss next steps for reviewing City policies, consider changes to Ad Hoc Committees, receive a monthly update from the Ethics Officer, and plan future agenda items.

• Approve minutes for the June 11 Ethics Commission meeting (Item 25-55735).
• Approve recommendation on website transitions for elected officials (Item 25-55736).
• Approve filing of the 2024 Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 report (Item 25-55737).
• Discuss next steps in City policies review (Item 25-55739).
• Consider creation, dissolution, or reauthorization of Ad Hoc Committees (Item 25-55740).

The Long Beach Ethics Commission approved all agenda items unanimously. It adopted the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting, approved recommendations on website transitions, filed the 2024 Statement of Economic Interest report, and accepted a draft executive summary of the Ethics Commission and Office of Ethics and Transparency. The commission also approved the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Administrative Regulations, a monthly update from the Ethics Officer, and discussed future agenda items.

• Approved minutes for the June 11, 2025 Ethics Commission meeting (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to consider website transition issues for elected officials (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of the 2024 Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 report (6-0)
• Approved receipt, filing, and feedback on draft executive summary of the Ethics Commission and Office of Ethics and Transparency (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to discuss next steps in City policies review (6-0)
• Created an Ad Hoc Committee on Policies and Administrative Regulations, staffed by Vice Chair Coleman, Commissioner De Benedictis, and Commissioner Shotwell (6-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of a monthly update from the Ethics Officer (6-0)
• Approved discussion of potential agenda items for future Commission meetings (6-0)

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

The Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee will consider several recommendations, including approving the minutes from the December 2024 meeting and receiving a presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act. The key item is a recommendation to adopt new prioritization factors for school crossing guard placement beyond the municipal code, covering vehicle speeds, collision history, proximity to schools, traffic controls, pedestrian counts, staffing, and lane considerations. The committee will also receive a summary of newly proposed prioritization factors. Public comment will be allowed after the agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the Dec. 11, 2024 Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee meeting (Item 1).
• Receive and file a City Attorney presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act (Item 2).
• Approve new prioritization factors for school crossing guard placement beyond LBMC Section 10.68.010 (Item 3).
• Receive and file a summary of newly proposed prioritization factors (Item 4).

The Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the Dec. 11, 2024 meeting (8‑0 vote). It also approved receiving and filing a presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act and a summary of newly proposed prioritization factors (each 9‑0 votes). The committee adopted new prioritization factors for school crossing guard placement beyond the municipal code (9‑0 vote). No public comments were received.

• Approved Dec. 11, 2024 meeting minutes (8 yes, 0 no, 4 absent)
• Approved receipt and filing of Ralph M. Brown Act presentation (9 yes, 0 no, 3 absent)
• Approved prioritization factors for school crossing guard placement (9 yes, 0 no, 3 absent)
• Approved receipt and filing of summary of new prioritization factors (9 yes, 0 no, 3 absent)

Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission - Special Meeting

The Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission will consider a recommendation to receive and file a new orientation for its commissioners. The agenda lists a suggested action to approve the recommendation. The meeting also includes public comment, announcements, and adjournment.

• Item 25-55827: Recommendation to receive and file new orientation for the Civil Service Employee Rights & Appeals Commissioners (suggested action: approve).

The Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission voted to approve the recommendation to receive and file a new orientation for its commissioners. The motion was made by Commissioner Ablard, seconded by Commissioner Morales, and passed with four votes in favor and none against; Commissioner Owens was absent. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved recommendation to receive and file new orientation for commissioners (4-0, Owens absent)

Advisory Commission on Aging

The Advisory Commission on Aging will receive presentations on the Long Beach Circuit, the California Master Plan on Aging, and the Long Beach Age Friendly Action Plan. The commission is also recommending the 2024 Advisory Commission on Aging Report be submitted to Council.

• Presentation on the Long Beach Circuit from the Department of Public Works
• Presentation on The California Master Plan on Aging by Drishti Consulting
• Presentation on Long Beach Age Friendly Action Plan from Healthy Aging Center Manager
• Submission of the 2024 Advisory Commission on Aging Report to Council

The Advisory Commission on Aging unanimously approved the minutes from its April 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved recommendations to receive and file four presentations—on the Long Beach Circuit, the California Master Plan on Aging, the Long Beach Age Friendly Action Plan, and the 2024 Advisory Commission on Aging Report. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote, with Commissioner Gibbons absent.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Long Beach Circuit presentation (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of California Master Plan on Aging presentation (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Long Beach Age Friendly Action Plan presentation (5-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of 2024 Advisory Commission on Aging Report (5-0)

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Meeting

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board will approve minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting and receive presentations on Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 6, HUD CoC Waiver Guidance, and Continuum of Care Builds Notice of Funding Opportunity updates. The board will also receive staff and operations updates and the Homeless Services Advisory Committee report.

• Approve minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting
• Receive Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 presentation
• Receive HUD CoC Waiver Guidance presentation
• Receive Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) updates
• Receive Homeless Services Bureau Staff and Operations Update

The Continuum of Care Board approved seven recommendations, each to receive and file reports or updates. All motions passed unanimously among those voting, with no dissenting votes recorded. The approvals included the HHAP Round 6 presentation, HUD waiver guidance, and updates on funding and operations.

• Approved recommendation to approve minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:2, Absent:6)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file board member introductions (Yes:10, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:5)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file HHAP Round 6 presentation (Yes:10, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:5)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file HUD CoC Waiver Guidance presentation (Yes:10, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:5)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file CoC Builds NOFO update (Yes:10, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:5)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Homeless Services Bureau staff and operations update (Yes:9, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:6)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Homeless Services Advisory Committee report (Yes:9, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:6)

Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee Committee

The Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting, receive and file a draft 2025 policy recommendation for the Mayor and City Council, and discuss proposed state legislation addressing homelessness.

• Approval of May 12, 2025 Policy Subcommittee minutes
• Discussion of draft 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee policy recommendation
• Discussion of proposed 2025 state homelessness legislation, including Senate Bill 634

The Policy Subcommittee approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting and unanimously voted to receive and file discussions on the draft 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee policy recommendation, the proposed 2025 state legislation (Senate Bill 634), and future agenda items. The subcommittee agreed to advance the final draft policy to a vote at the HSAC meeting on August 6, 2025, and to begin preparing the Annual Report for submission by June 30, 2026.

• Approved minutes from May 12, 2025 meeting (4‑0 vote)
• Received and filed discussion of draft 2025 HSAC policy recommendation (4‑0 vote)
• Moved final draft HSAC policy forward for vote at HSAC meeting on Aug 6, 2025 (4‑0 vote)
• Received and filed discussion of proposed 2025 state legislation, Senate Bill 634 (4‑0 vote)
• Received and filed discussion of future agenda items (4‑0 vote)
• Committed to prepare Annual Report for submission by June 30, 2026

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and discuss future agenda items. The public may submit written comments via email.

• Approval of June 6, 2025, meeting minutes (Item 25-55708)
• Discussion and review of future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items (Item 25-55709)
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting held at Alamitos Bay Marina Conference Room
• Written comments accepted via email to [email protected]

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee approved the minutes from its June 6, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with two votes in favor and one abstention. The committee also approved a recommendation to discuss and review future agenda items, with all three commissioners voting yes.

• Approved June 6, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-1 abstain)
• Approved plan to discuss future agenda items (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission - Special Meeting - Revised

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss permit extensions and facility use. The body is considering a term extension for tennis instruction and a storage permit for diving equipment.

• Extension of Permit No. 28246 with Bridge Enterprises, Inc. for tennis instruction until December 31, 2025
• Facility Use Permit for McCormick Divers Booster Club to store equipment at Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pool
• Approval of fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A
• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved fee waiver requests, extended a tennis instruction permit, authorized a diving equipment storage permit at MLK Pool, and accepted the Director’s June 2025 highlights report.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (Yes: 6, No: 0, Absent: 1)
• Approved fee waiver recommendation (Yes: 7, No: 0)
• Approved Ninth Amendment to Permit No. 28246 for Bridge Enterprises (Yes: 7, No: 0)
• Authorized Facility Use Permit for McCormick Divers at MLK Pool (Yes: 7, No: 0)
• Approved receipt and filing of June 2025 Director’s highlights report (Yes: 7, No: 0)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission - Special Meeting

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission is meeting to review financial and program reports. The body will discuss a recommendation to increase parking meter rates to $3.00 per hour with a 3-hour maximum.

• Discussion to increase parking meter rate to $3.00 per hour, 3-hour maximum
• Long Beach Public Works financial report for period ending May 31, 2025
• Long Beach Transit Employee Bus Pass Program Status for May 2025
• Conservation Corps of Long Beach work status updates for May 2025

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It received and filed a Long Beach Public Works financial report and the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status for May 2025. The commission also received status updates from the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for May 2025. Finally, it approved a recommendation to increase the parking meter rate to $3.00 per hour with a three‑hour maximum. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0) with one commissioner absent.

• Approved minutes for May 15, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed Long Beach Public Works financial report (5-0)
• Received and filed Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program status (5-0)
• Received Conservation Corps of Long Beach status updates (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to raise parking meter rate to $3.00 per hour, 3‑hour max (5-0)

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting

The Utilities Commission is meeting to vote on several service contracts and departmental resolutions. Key items include gas engineering services, equipment procurement, and staffing adjustments. The body will also discuss water resource planning and electrification pilots.

• Contracts for On-Call Gas Engineering and Inspection Services with SPEC Services, Inc. and EDM Services, Inc. not to exceed $1,500,000 annually
• Contract amendment with Stuart C. Irby Company, LLC for Mueller products to increase the amount by $350,000
• Resolution No. UT-1539 to adjust employment positions and salary ranges for the Public Utilities Department
• Non-Disclosure Agreement with Southern California Edison Company regarding a Zonal Electrification Pilot
• Memorandum of Understanding with Bay Area Community Resources for California Climate Action Corps Fellows

The Public Utilities Commission approved the minutes from the June 17 board meeting. It adopted several contracts and agreements, including a $1.5 M on‑call gas engineering services contract, a $350 k contract amendment, and resolutions adjusting staff positions and salary ranges. Two agenda items were deferred to the next board meeting.

• Approved June 17 board meeting minutes (Yes:3, No:0)
• Approved Request for Qualifications and award of on‑call gas engineering contracts up to $1.5 M (Yes:3, No:0)
• Approved $350 k amendment to contract with Stuart C. Irby Company (Yes:3, No:0)
• Adopted Resolution adjusting offices, positions, and salary ranges in the Utilities Department (Yes:3, No:0)
• Approved Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (Yes:3, No:0)
• Approved Non‑Disclosure Agreement with Southern California Edison for a Zonal Electrification Pilot (Yes:3, No:0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Bay Area Community Resources for Climate Action Corps Fellows (Yes:3, No:0)
• Approved termination agreements with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Yes:3, No:0)

Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission will review staff presentations on drought and the Open Space & Recreation Element, and discuss forming committees for upcoming projects.

• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Drought and the Climate Action Plan
• Presentation on Open Space & Recreation Element Update
• Presentation on Commission Guidelines
• Discussion on creating Ad Hoc Committees

The commission voted 8-0 to create an Ad Hoc Committee focused on waste disposal for electric‑vehicle batteries, appointing Commissioners Kunihiro, Marsh, Hanks, and Ellis as members. The same vote also approved recommendations to receive and file presentations on drought and the Climate Action Plan, the Open Space & Recreation Element Update, climate‑action announcements, and commission guidelines, as well as to approve the April 24, 2025 minutes. Commissioner Tolkoff was absent for all votes.

• Approved minutes from April 24, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of drought and Climate Action Plan presentation (8-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Open Space & Recreation Element Update presentation (8-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of announcements and resources from Office of Climate Action and Sustainability (8-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Commission Guidelines presentation (8-0)
• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Committee on EV battery waste disposal, members Kunihiro, Marsh, Hanks, Ellis (8-0)

Civil Service Commission - Cancelled

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda listed two items: a recommendation to approve the minutes from the June 4, 2025 special meeting, and a recommendation to receive and file an update from HR‑Labor Relations. No decisions were made at this meeting. The public may submit written comments by email.

• Approve minutes for the Civil Service Commission Special Meeting of June 4, 2025 (Item 25-55705).
• Receive and file update from HR‑Labor Relations (Item 25-55706).

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission will review the City's Draft AI Strategy and Data Privacy Edutainment Video series. The body will also discuss 2025 topics and consider changes to its Ad Hoc Committees.

• Receive presentation on City's Draft AI Strategy
• Receive presentation on Data Privacy Edutainment Video series
• Review Technology and Innovation Commission 2025 topics
• Consider establishment or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees
• Receive report from Data Privacy and Generative AI Ad Hoc Committees

Commission for Women and Girls

The Commission for Women and Girls will approve the minutes from the May 28 meeting and receive presentations from the Office of Equity and the group ORALE regarding immigration enforcement. The body will also discuss the 2024-2025 Annual Report and a letter to the Mayor and City Council regarding gender-equitable facilities at the Fire Regional Training Center.

• Approve minutes from May 28, 2025 meeting
• Receive presentation from Office of Equity on Long Beach Values Act
• Receive presentation from ORALE on immigration enforcement impacts
• Discuss and approve 2024-2025 Annual Report
• Discuss transmittal of letter regarding Fire Regional Training Center

The Commission for Women and Girls approved the May 28 meeting minutes and received several presentations on equity, including the Long Beach Values Act and ORALE's immigration impact report. The body also approved its 2024‑2025 Annual Report, a City Attorney briefing on attendance policies, a transmittal letter urging gender‑equitable facilities at the fire training center, and a report on Ad Hoc Committees. Commissioners elected Samantha Mehlinger as Chair and Irma Archuleta as Vice Chair.

• Approved meeting minutes (25-58724) – vote 8‑0
• Approved Office of Equity presentation on Long Beach Values Act (25-58725) – vote 8‑0
• Approved ORALE presentation on immigration enforcement impacts (25-58726) – vote 8‑0
• Approved 2024‑2025 Annual Report (25-58727) – vote 8‑0
• Approved City Attorney presentation on commission attendance policies (25-58728) – vote 8‑0
• Approved transmittal of letter on gender‑equitable fire training center facilities (25-58730) – vote 8‑0
• Approved report on Ad Hoc Committees (25-58731) – vote 8‑0
• Elected Chair Samantha Mehlinger and Vice Chair Irma Archuleta – vote 8‑0

Pacific Gateway Workforce Development Board - Special Meeting

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Development Board will vote on several recommendations. Items include approving the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting, submitting the 2025‑2028 Regional and Local Plans required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), approving memoranda of understanding between AJCC partners and the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network, and adopting WIOA policies for adult, dislocated worker, and youth programs. The board will also receive and file a presentation recognizing members’ service.

• Approve minutes for the February 11, 2025 board meeting (Item 25-55386).
• Approve submission of the Program Year 2025‑2028 Regional and Local Plans mandated by WIOA (Item 25-55388).
• Approve submission of WIOA Memoranda of Understanding between AJCC partners and LBWIN (Item 25-55389).
• Approve WIOA policies affecting Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs (Item 25-55390).
• Receive and file a presentation on Board Members Recognition of Service (Item 25-55403).

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Development Board approved the minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting and endorsed the 2025‑2028 Regional and Local Plans, WIOA Memoranda of Understanding, and WIOA policies for adults, dislocated workers and youth. The board also approved a presentation recognizing member service. All motions passed with an 11‑0 vote and one member absent.

• Approved minutes for Feb 11, 2025 meeting (11-0)
• Approved submission of 2025‑2028 Regional and Local Plans (11-0)
• Approved submission of WIOA Memoranda of Understanding (11-0)
• Approved WIOA policies for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs (11-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Board Members Recognition of Service presentation (11-0)

Pacific Gateway Workforce Development Board - Special Meeting (Retreat) - Cancelled

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Development Board special meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025 was cancelled. Consequently, no agenda items were discussed, decided, or voted on. The agenda listed topics such as an overview of the federally‑funded workforce system and WIOA program objectives, but none were acted upon.

Airport Advisory Commission - Special Meeting

The Airport Advisory Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its May 15, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file a presentation on the LGB Business Partner Spotlight featuring Dr. Myles L. Baker with M4 Engineering, and file the June 2025 Monthly Airport Staff Reports. The meeting includes election of chair and vice chair, a public comment period, and announcements.

• Approve minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 25-55606)
• Receive and file LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation with M4 Engineering (Agenda item 25-55607)
• Receive and file June 2025 Monthly Airport Staff Reports (Agenda item 25-55609)

The commission approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting and approved receiving the LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation. It also approved filing the June 2025 monthly airport staff reports. Commissioners elected Larson as Chair and Christoffels as Vice Chair, each with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved receipt of LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (6-0)
• Approved filing of June 2025 monthly staff reports (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Larson as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Vice Chair Christoffels as Vice Chair (6-0)

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting

The Long Beach Public Utilities Commission will consider several recommendations, including approving the May 15, 2025 board meeting minutes. It will authorize the release of AB 32 cap‑and‑trade revenues for greenhouse‑gas reduction projects in FY 2026 and support state budget language to fund studies for the Delta Conveyance Project. The commission will adopt resolutions to fix gas, water, and sewer service rates, pending City Council approval, and adopt the FY 2025‑26 utilities department budget.

• Adopt Resolution UT-1538: approve FY 2025‑26 utilities department budget
• Adopt Resolution UT-1536: set new gas service rates and charges
• Adopt Resolution UT-1537: set new water and sewer service rates and charges
• Authorize release of AB 32 cap‑and‑trade revenues for FY 2026 greenhouse‑gas programs (Item 25‑55628)
• Authorize support for FY 26 state budget trailer bill for Delta Conveyance Project studies (Item 25‑55629)

The commission unanimously approved the June 15 meeting minutes. It authorized the release of AB 32 cap‑and‑trade revenues for greenhouse‑gas projects in FY 2026 and supported FY 26 state budget language for Delta Conveyance studies. The board also adopted resolutions fixing gas rates (UT‑1536), water and sewer rates (UT‑1537), and the department’s FY 2025‑2026 budget (UT‑1538).

• Approved May 15, 2025 Board meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Authorized release of AB 32 cap‑and‑trade revenues for FY 2026 projects (3‑0)
• Authorized support for FY 26 State budget trailer bill for Delta Conveyance studies (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution UT‑1536 fixing gas service rates (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution UT‑1537 fixing water and sewer service rates (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution UT‑1538 adopting FY 2025‑2026 utilities department budget (3‑0)

Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government Operations and Efficiency Committee will meet in a closed session to review ongoing litigation matters. Topics include the Amber Scott lawsuit (Case No. 24LBCV01161) and two workers’ compensation claims (Corey Levin ADJ16138043 and Tonya Dean ADJ19295766). No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review Amber Scott v. City of Long Beach et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV01161
• Discuss Workers’ Compensation Claim of Corey Levin (ADJ16138043)
• Discuss Workers’ Compensation Claim of Tonya Dean (ADJ19295766)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will consider a series of appropriations transfers, adopt several contract authorizations, and approve a funding agreement for up to $1,000,000 of SBA grant funds to support a small‑business incubator. Items include a $400,000 contract with MNS Engineers for real‑estate project management, a $360,000 apparel contract with three vendors, and a $46,350 increase to the fire department’s Swiftwater training agreement. The council will also approve the meeting minutes and refer recent damage claims to the City Attorney.

• Approve Funding Agreement with Long Beach Accelerator, Inc. for up to $1,000,000 of SBA grant funds (Item 13).
• Authorize contract with MNS Engineers, Inc. up to $400,000 for real‑estate project management services (Item 12).
• Award apparel contract to High Pressure Designs LLC, Manhattan Stitching Company, Inc., and L&S Uniforms Inc. for a total annual aggregate of $360,000 (Item 14).
• Increase fire department Swiftwater Flood and Rescue training agreement by $46,350, raising the total to $135,960 (Item 17).
• Approve minutes for the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting (Item 9).

The council adopted Resolution No. RES‑25‑0075, authorizing a contract with MNS Engineers up to $400,000. It also approved a funding agreement with the Long Beach Accelerator to distribute up to $1,000,000 in SBA grant funds. All consent‑calendar items and related appropriations were approved unanimously. The meeting minutes from June 3, 2025 were also approved.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑31 (7‑0)
• Approved $6,500 appropriation transfer for community grants (item 25‑55617) (7‑0)
• Approved $6,000 appropriation transfer for Zaferia Business Association and others (item 25‑55618) (7‑0)
• Approved $2,500 appropriation transfer for multiple community groups (item 25‑55621) (7‑0)
• Approved $950 appropriation transfer for community events (item 25‑55624) (7‑0)
• Approved $1,100 appropriation transfer for community events (item 25‑55625) (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. RES‑25‑0075 authorizing contract up to $400,000 with MNS Engineers (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting (item 25‑55596) (7‑0)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will approve the April 11 meeting minutes and receive monthly reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. The agenda also includes filing updates on the City’s Legislative Agenda and discussing the Long Beach Community Foundation Health and Human Services Fund and a Proposed Strategic Plan.

• Approve minutes for April 11, 2025 meeting
• Receive monthly report from Director of Health and Human Services
• Receive monthly report from City Health Officer
• Receive update on City’s Legislative Agenda
• Receive discussion on Long Beach Community Foundation Health and Human Services Fund

The Board of Health and Human Services approved the minutes from the April 11, 2025 meeting. It received and filed monthly reports from the Director of Health and Human Services, the City Health Officer, and an update on the City’s Legislative Agenda. The Board also adopted quarterly oversight of the Long Beach Community Foundation Health Fund and received a discussion on the Proposed Strategic Plan.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2025 (Agenda 25-55599) – vote 7-0
• Received and filed Director of Health and Human Services monthly report (Agenda 25-55600) – vote 7-0
• Received and filed City Health Officer monthly report (Agenda 25-55601) – vote 7-0
• Received and filed City Legislative Agenda update (Agenda 25-55602) – vote 7-0
• Received and filed discussion on Long Beach Community Foundation Health Fund (Agenda 25-55604) – vote 7-0
• Adopted quarterly oversight of Long Beach Community Foundation Health Fund (motion by Caranci, seconded Barrios) – vote 7-0
• Received and filed discussion on Proposed Strategic Plan (Agenda 25-55605) – vote 7-0

Marine Advisory Commission Tidelands Capital Projects Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Tidelands Capital Projects Committee will consider two routine items. It will vote on approving the minutes from its March 13, 2025 meeting (item 25-55382). It will also receive and file the committee’s report (item 25-55383). No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes for the March 13, 2025 meeting (item 25-55382)
• Receive and file the Tidelands Capital Projects Committee report (item 25-55383)

The committee voted to approve the minutes from its March 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing the committee’s report. Both motions passed unanimously with three yes votes and no opposition.

• Approved minutes for March 13, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of committee report (3-0)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will consider denying an appeal to uphold the termination of a marina permit, approve fee waivers for dock space and parking, and elect committee members.

• Recommendation to deny Erik Toso's appeal and uphold permit termination
• Fee waiver up to $10,000 for dock space during 2025 Ullman Sails Race Week
• Fee waiver up to $2,160 for Seal Beach Yacht Club parking during Charity Regatta
• Recommendation to elect Commission members to Executive, Finance, and Maintenance committees
• Recommendation to approve minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting

The Marine Advisory Commission approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes, denied Erik Toso’s appeal and upheld the termination of his marina permit, and approved two fee waivers for local sailing events. It also approved the receipt of monthly updates and status reports, elected members to its committees, and re‑elected Chair Murray and Vice Chair Mac Rae for another year.

• Approved minutes (25-55430) – Yes:5, No:0, Abstain:2, Absent:2
• Denied Erik Toso’s appeal, upheld permit termination (25-55437) – Yes:4, No:0, Abstain:3, Absent:2
• Approved $10,000 fee waiver for Ullman Sails race (25-55434) – Yes:6, No:1, Abstain:0, Absent:2
• Approved $2,160 fee waiver for Seal Beach Yacht Club regatta (25-55433) – Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:2
• Approved receipt of manager’s monthly oral updates (25-55431) – Yes:7, No:0, Absent:2
• Approved receipt of committee status reports (25-55432) – Yes:7, No:0, Absent:2
• Elected commission members for Executive, Finance, Maintenance/Operations, and Tidelands Capital Projects committees (25-55436) – Yes:7, No:0, Absent:2
• Re‑elected Chair Jo Murray and Vice Chair Bruce Mac Rae (uncontested)

Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee - Cancelled

The Governance Committee meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included items regarding fee waiver requests and departmental updates on finance, water, and theft.

• Discussion of fee waiver requests received between May 8, 2025 and June 11, 2025
• Update regarding damage, loss, and theft in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
• Update regarding finance and water in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
• Discussion of the June 26, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will approve the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting, receive a State Treasury presentation on the CalABLE tax‑advantaged savings and investment plan for individuals with disabilities, and receive reports from current Ad Hoc Committees while considering the creation or dissolution of committees. The meeting will also include election of officers, a public comment period, and announcements.

• Approve minutes for the May 8, 2025 meeting (Agenda Item 25-55565)
• Receive and file State Treasury presentation on CalABLE savings plan (Agenda Item 25-55567)
• Receive and file reports from current Ad Hoc Committees and consider creating or dissolving committees (Agenda Item 25-55566)
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Public comment on non‑agenda items

The commission approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It accepted a presentation on the CalABLE savings plan and approved filing reports from current Ad Hoc Committees. Commissioners elected new officers: Swanson as Chair, Garbutt as Vice Chair, and Dean as Secretary.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0, Adams absent)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file CalABLE presentation (8‑0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Ad Hoc Committee reports (8‑0)
• Elected Commissioner Swanson as Chair (8‑0)
• Elected Secretary Garbutt as Vice Chair (8‑0)
• Elected Commissioner Dean as Secretary (8‑0)

Ethics Commission - Revised

The Long Beach Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive a progress report on a five-year strategic roadmap, and discuss priorities for future meetings and committees. The meeting will be held in-person and virtually.

• Approve minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting
• Receive progress report on Office of Ethics and Transparency's 5-Year Strategic Roadmap
• Discuss priorities for Commission Responsibilities
• Discuss potential agenda items for future meetings
• Discuss anticipated Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects

The commission approved seven recommendations, each receiving unanimous or near‑unanimous support. The minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting were approved (6‑0 vote, 1 absent). The quarterly progress report on the Office of Ethics and Transparency’s 5‑Year Strategic Roadmap was filed (7‑0 vote). All other items were also approved with 7‑0 votes.

• Approved minutes for May 14, 2025 (Yes:6, Absent:1)
• Approved receipt and filing of City’s Framework for Ethical Decision Making (Yes:7)
• Approved receipt and filing of quarterly progress report on 5‑Year Strategic Roadmap (Yes:7)
• Approved discussion of priorities recommended by Ad Hoc on Commission Responsibilities (Yes:7)
• Approved discussion of anticipated Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects (Yes:7)
• Approved receipt and filing of monthly update from the Ethics Officer (Yes:7)
• Approved discussion of potential agenda items for future meetings (Yes:7)

The Long Beach Community Investment Company - Special Meeting

The Long Beach Community Investment Company will consider several routine agenda items, including filing the President’s Report and meeting minutes, and holding a second public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 Action Plan. It will vote to approve a loan of up to $2,000,000 to Linc Housing Corporation for the acquisition and improvement of 4209 East Anaheim Street. The board will also adopt the FY 2025‑2026 budget and receive a community outreach report. A closed‑session will be held to initiate litigation under California Government Code §54956.9(d)(4).

• Approve loan up to $2,000,000 to Linc Housing Corp for acquisition/improvement of 4209 East Anaheim Street
• Adopt the Long Beach Community Investment Company FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Conduct second public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 Action Plan and recommend City Council approval
• Approve recommendation to receive and file President’s Report
• Closed‑session to initiate litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)

The board approved a loan of up to $2,000,000 to Linc Housing Corporation for acquiring and improving 4209 East Anaheim Street. It also adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget and approved several reports and a public‑hearing recommendation. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote, with Director Minjarez absent.

• Approved $2,000,000 loan to Linc Housing Corp for 4209 East Anaheim St (6-0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file President’s Report (25-55573) (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to approve minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (25-55574) (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to conduct second public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 Action Plan (25-55575) (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Community Outreach Report (25-55578) (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file initiation of litigation item (25-55581) (6-0)

Advisory Commission on Aging - Cancelled

The Long Beach Advisory Commission on Aging meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The public may submit written comments via the provided email address.

Long Beach Continuum of Care Board Meeting

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board will approve minutes from prior meetings and receive several presentations, including the Point-in-Time Count and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6. Members will discuss stakeholder representation and new member qualifications, as outlined in the CoC Charter, and review updates to the HUD Notice of Funding Opportunity for CoC Builds. The agenda also includes a staff operations update, an advisory committee report, co‑chair elections, and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes for the April 8 and May 7, 2025 CoC Board meetings (Item 1).
• Receive and file the Point-in-Time Count presentation (Item 2).
• Discuss stakeholder representation and new member qualifications per Appendix C of the CoC Charter (Item 3).
• Receive and file the HHAP Round 6 presentation (Item 4).
• Receive and file discussion on HUD CoC Builds Notice of Funding Opportunity updates (Item 6).

The board approved the minutes from the April 8 and May 7, 2025 meetings. It also approved receiving and filing the Point‑In‑Time Count presentation. The board approved holding a discussion on stakeholder representation and new member qualifications. Four agenda items—HHAP Round 6, the board retreat discussion, HUD NOFO updates, and staff/advisory reports—were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes (7-0)
• Approved PIT filing (7-0)
• Approved stakeholder discussion (7-0)
• HHAP Round 6 presentation postponed
• Board retreat discussion postponed
• CoC Builds NOFO updates postponed
• Homeless Services Bureau staff update postponed
• HSAC Representative Report postponed

City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss the initiation of one litigation matter. The meeting also includes an opportunity for public comment.

• Initiation of litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority will consider approving minutes from March and receiving and filing financial performance reports for November 2024 through March 2025. The meeting will also include a public comment period for non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting
• Receive and file financial reports for November 2024
• Receive and file financial reports for December 2024
• Receive and file financial reports for January 2025
• Receive and file financial reports for February 2025

The Housing Authority Board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It also approved the receipt and filing of the Authority’s financial and operational performance reports for November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, February 2025, and March 2025. All motions passed with a 10‑0 vote and no recusal or absence.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (10 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved receipt and filing of November 2024 performance report (10 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved receipt and filing of December 2024 performance report (10 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved receipt and filing of January 2025 performance report (10 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved receipt and filing of February 2025 performance report (10 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved receipt and filing of March 2025 performance report (10 Yes, 0 No)

City Council - Revised

The City Council will review a consent calendar featuring various service contracts, fund transfers, and lease amendments. Key items include funding for interim housing and the approval of several professional service agreements.

• Contract with First to Serve, Inc. for Interim Housing Program operations not to exceed $625,968
• Contract amendment for Atlantic Bridge Community Interim Housing site increasing annual amount by $966,000
• Escrow and title services contracts for an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000
• Cell phone forensic software contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation not to exceed $448,562.69
• Multilingual waste reduction education contracts with an aggregate total not to exceed $420,000

The council approved a series of consent‑calendar items, most notably a $7,677,250 amendment to Contract No. 36352 with First to Serve, Inc. to expand and extend services at the Atlantic Bridge community interim housing site. The council also approved a $625,968 contract for the Interim Housing Program and several other contracts and appropriations, all passing with a unanimous 9‑0 vote.

• Approved $7,677,250 amendment to Contract No. 36352 with First to Serve, Inc. for Atlantic Bridge housing (9‑0)
• Approved $625,968 contract with First to Serve, Inc. for Interim Housing Program (9‑0)
• Approved escrow and title services contracts (aggregate not to exceed $500,000) (9‑0)
• Approved $264,000 contract for underground and above‑ground fuel storage tank inspection services (9‑0)
• Approved $805,000 amendment to Contract No. 37195 with MES I Acquisition for firefighting turnouts (9‑0)
• Approved $99,827 increase to Bitfocus, Inc. data‑merge contract (total not to exceed $259,592) (9‑0)
• Approved $15,000 appropriation for Fourth Street Business Improvement Association (9‑0)
• Approved $2,620 appropriations for Will Rogers Middle School, LGBTQ Center, and Happy Sundays Fest (9‑0)

Homeless Services Policy Subcommittee Committee-Cancelled

The meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda included discussions on the 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee policy recommendation and state legislation including Senate Bill 634.

• Draft 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) Policy Recommendation
• Proposed 2025 state legislation addressing homelessness, including Senate Bill 634

Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee will consider a recommendation to approve the minutes from its May 2, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss and review items for upcoming meetings. The agenda includes a public comment period, announcements, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes for the Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee meeting of May 2, 2025 (item 25-55373)
• Discuss and review future Marine Advisory Commission agenda items (item 25-55374)
• Public comment period (non‑agenda items, three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Announcements
• Adjournment

The Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee approved the minutes from the May 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to discuss and review future agenda items. Both motions passed with two votes in favor and none against. Commissioner Marino was absent for the votes.

• Approved minutes for May 2, 2025 meeting (2-0)
• Approved recommendation to discuss future agenda items (2-0)

Golf Advisory Committee

The Golf Advisory Committee will approve minutes from a previous meeting, receive oral updates on city golf operations and the American Golf organization, and discuss whether to recommend the Director approve the updated Golf Operations manual. The meeting also includes elections for chair and vice chair, a public comment period, and announcements.

• Approve minutes from the March 13, 2024 Golf Advisory Committee meeting (Agenda Item 25-55543)
• Receive and file City Golf Operations oral updates (Agenda Item 25-55544)
• Receive and file American Golf oral updates on courses, capital projects, and the Long Beach Golf Festival (Agenda Item 25-55545)
• Discuss and possibly recommend approval of the updated Golf Operations manual (Agenda Item 25-55546)
• Election of chair and vice chair

The committee approved the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes and accepted both City Golf Operations and American Golf oral updates. It postponed the recommendation to approve the updated Golf Operations Manual until the September meeting. Members re‑elected Kevin Fitzgerald as Chair and Larry Conkings as Vice Chair.

• Approved minutes for March 13, 2024 meeting (5‑0)
• Received and filed City Golf Operations oral updates (5‑0)
• Received and filed American Golf oral updates on courses, capital projects, and festival (5‑0)
• Deferred recommendation to approve updated Golf Operations Manual to September meeting (6‑0)
• Kevin Fitzgerald re‑elected Chair (no vote recorded)
• Larry Conkings re‑elected Vice Chair (no vote recorded)