Long Beach, NJ

Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF)

The Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) board will vote to approve the minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting. The primary decision is to authorize a contract with Silverado Contractors, Inc. for the demolition of the SERRF facility. The board will also hold elections for the Chair and Vice Chair positions.

• Approve minutes from the March 19, 2026 SERRF meeting
• Authorize contract with Silverado Contractors, Inc. for SERRF demolition
• Contract base amount is $4,977,800 with a 15% contingency of $746,670
• Total contract amount not to exceed $5,724,470
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

Budget Oversight Committee

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council is voting on a consent calendar containing 22 items, primarily small fund transfers and contract amendments. The most significant financial action is the approval of a $2,136,571 lease-purchase agreement for a new Oshkosh 6x6 Airport Crash Rescue unit. The council will also hold a budget hearing to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Public Works Department and its Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approve $2,136,571 lease-purchase for Oshkosh 6x6 Airport Crash Rescue unit
• Amend fire equipment contract with Allstar Fire Equipment by $600,000 to $5,821,243
• Increase elevator maintenance contracts with Fujitec and Specialized Elevator Services to $1.8M
• Extend plan review and inspection contracts with eight firms to October 2027 at $3.5M annual aggregate
• Hear overview of Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for Public Works Department

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee - Cancelled

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will consider approving minutes from its July 1, 2026 meeting, hold a listening session on education access and quality featuring local schools and community organizations, and review its Ad Hoc Committees, potentially creating or dissolving some. Public comment is available in person, by email, or via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from July 1, 2026 meeting
• Hold Education Access and Quality Listening Session with local schools and community groups
• Receive report on Ad Hoc Committees; discuss and possibly dissolve or create committees

Economic Development Commission Meeting - Cancelled

Utilities Commission - Retreat

Marine Advisory Commission - Cancelled

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting Prop 218 Hearing

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will hold a Proposition 218 hearing to consider ratepayer objections to proposed water and sewer rate schedules for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. They will review written objections and staff responses, then receive public comment and, absent a majority protest, conclude the hearing. The meeting is a special session focused solely on these rate matters.

• Consideration of ratepayer objections to proposed water and sewer rates for FY 2026-2027
• Determination to proceed with Proposition 218 protest hearing per Government Code Section 53759.1
• Receive supporting documentation into the record on proposed rate increases
• Public comment on the proposed rate increases
• Conclude the public hearing if no majority protest

Utilities Commission - Special Meeting - Revised

The Long Beach Utilities Commission will consider two resolutions authorizing revolving lines of credit with Wells Fargo Bank: up to $60 million for gas revenue and up to $45 million for sewer revenue. These are short-term obligations to manage cash flow. The meeting also includes public comment on non-agenda items.

• Resolution UT-1567: $60M gas revenue line of credit with Wells Fargo
• Resolution UT-1568: $45M sewer revenue line of credit with Wells Fargo
• Approval of related indentures, credit agreements, and fee agreements
• Authorizes General Manager to execute documents

Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission

The Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June, receive a staff presentation on extreme heat, air quality, and the Climate Action Plan, and discuss Ad Hoc Committees. They will also receive announcements from the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability. Public comment is available on non-agenda items.

• Approve June 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff presentation on Extreme Heat, Air Quality, and Climate Action Plan
• Report on Ad Hoc Committees; possible creation or dissolution
• Announcements from Office of Climate Action and Sustainability
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive the Director's Report, review the annual meeting structure, receive an update on the AI learn and earn program, and consider changes to Ad Hoc Committees. Public comment is available.

• Approve minutes from June 24, 2026 meeting
• Receive and file Director's Report
• Review and approve proposed annual commission meeting structure presentation
• Receive and file update on AI learn and earn program
• Consider establishment or dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees

Commission for Women and Girls

The Long Beach Commission for Women and Girls will hear presentations on early childhood education and ranked choice voting, and may approve a letter to City Council recommending adoption of ranked choice voting. The commission will also review a mentorship program list and discuss future priorities.

• Receive presentation from Khmer Girls in Action on early care and education and the Citywide Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan
• Receive presentation from Ranked Choice Voting in the LBC on impacts on women and girls
• Approve transmittal of letter from Ranked Choice Voting Ad Hoc Committee to City Council recommending adoption of ranked choice voting
• Approve Long Beach Area Mentorship and Empowerment Programs for Women and Girls list, dissemination plan, and funding for graphic design services
• Discuss and possibly dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees

Budget Oversight Committee

The Long Beach Budget Oversight Committee will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings, receive a presentation on the Health and Human Services Department and County Measure ER, hear a second presentation on a proposed Civil and Human Rights Investment Screening Policy, and review Council District correspondence and follow-up items from budget hearings. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no votes on funding or contracts.

• Approve minutes from Aug 17 and Aug 18, 2026 committee meetings
• Receive presentation on Health and Human Services Department and County Measure ER
• Receive second presentation on Proposed Civil and Human Rights Investment Screening Policy
• Receive Council District correspondence
• Receive list of follow-up items from Budget Hearings and committee meetings

The Budget Oversight Committee unanimously approved minutes from prior meetings and received presentations on the Health and Human Services Department, a proposed Civil and Human Rights Investment Screening Policy, council district correspondence, and follow-up items from budget hearings. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Approved minutes for Aug 17 and Aug 18, 2026 meetings (3-0)
• Received and filed Health and Human Services Department and Measure ER presentation (3-0)
• Received and filed second presentation on Proposed Civil and Human Rights Investment Screening Policy (3-0)
• Received and filed Council District correspondence (3-0)
• Received and filed list of follow-up items from Budget Hearings (3-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to continue budget hearings, with the sole agenda item being a presentation and discussion of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the Parks, Recreation and Marine and Library, Arts, and Culture Departments. The council will receive an overview of the proposed budget and is expected to vote on a recommendation to approve it. Public comment is available in person, via Zoom, or by phone.

• Continued budget hearing for FY 2027
• Overview of Parks, Recreation and Marine budget
• Overview of Library, Arts, and Culture budget
• Recommendation to approve the proposed budget
• Public comment available via Zoom, phone, or online

Cultural Heritage Commission - Cancelled

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will receive and file the Director's Report, approve the June 4, 2026 minutes, review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for General Plan conformity, and receive the tenth annual review of the Golden Shore Project Development Agreement. These are routine informational and approval items, with no public hearings or major decisions on the agenda.

• Receive and file Director's Report (26-55876)
• Approve minutes of June 4, 2026 meeting (26-55877)
• Review FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program and find conformity with General Plan (26-55878, Citywide)
• Tenth annual review of Golden Shore Project Development Agreement, compliance for July 2025–June 2026 (26-55879, District 1)

The Long Beach Planning Commission approved a recommendation to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program and found the projects in conformity with the General Plan, with a 4-1 vote. The commission also received and filed the Director's Report, approved the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes, and received and filed the tenth annual review of the Golden Shore Project Development Agreement, affirming compliance for July 2025 through June 2026. All items were approved as recommended, with no public comment.

• Approved FY 2027 CIP conformity finding (4-1)
• Received and filed Director's Report (4-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed Golden Shore DA annual review, affirmed compliance (5-0)

Utilities Commission - Cancelled

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, consider fee waiver requests, receive an update on water utilization and conservation, and review the Director's Highlights for August 2026. The commission will also discuss potential agenda items for future meetings. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting
• Consider fee waiver requests per Fee Waiver policy (Attachment A)
• Receive update on Water Utilization and Conservation
• Receive Director's Highlights for August 2026
• Discuss potential future agenda items

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission - Cancelled

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive financial reports, and discuss updates on transit passes, Block by Block services, electronic camera trailers, and utility box artwork repairs. All items are routine reports and recommendations, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Approve June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Receive financial report for period ending July 31, 2026
• Receive Transit Employee Bus Pass Program status for July 2026
• Receive Block by Block status update for July 2026
• Discuss electronic camera trailers and utility box artwork repairs

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Commission is meeting to receive reports, approve minutes, and discuss planning for the 2026 Veterans Day event and Banners Reception. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed.

• Receive and file opening remarks from the Chair
• Receive and file report on Office of Veterans Support activities
• Approve minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting
• Discuss 2026 Veterans Day event planning
• Discuss 2026 Veterans Day Banners Reception planning

The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Commission met on August 19, 2026, and approved all six agenda items unanimously, including receiving the Chair's opening remarks, receiving a report on the Office of Veterans Support, approving the July 15, 2026 minutes, and discussing updates on the 2026 Veterans Day event and Banners Reception. The commission also received a report from Ad Hoc Committees and discussed potential future committees. All votes were unanimous with no opposition, though Vice Chair Atkins Blade was absent for all votes and Chair Osborn was absent for two items.

• Approved receiving Chair's opening remarks (7-0)
• Approved receiving Office of Veterans Support report (6-0)
• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved discussing 2026 Veterans Day event updates (7-0)
• Approved discussing 2026 Veterans Day Banners Reception updates (7-0)
• Approved receiving Ad Hoc Committee report and discussing future committees (7-0)

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company is meeting to receive and file the President's Report, approve minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting, and receive an overview of Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency funding for housing production, preservation, renter protection, and homelessness prevention. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Receive and file President's Report (item 26-55864)
• Approve minutes from June 10, 2026 meeting (item 26-55865)
• Overview of LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency funding for housing, renter protection, and homelessness prevention (item 26-55866)

The Long Beach Community Investment Company board met on August 19, 2026, and approved all three agenda items unanimously (4-0, with two members absent). They received and filed the President's Report, approved the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes, and received and filed an overview of Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency funding for affordable housing, renter protection, and homelessness prevention. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:34 PM.

• Received and filed President's Report (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Received and filed overview of LACAHSA funding for affordable housing and homelessness prevention (4-0)

City Council - Revised

The Long Beach City Council will hold a budget hearing to receive and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Police, Health and Human Services, and Community Development departments. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approving minutes, receiving reports, and referring damage claims. Notable actions include contracts for vehicle purchases and engine repairs, a playground construction project, and an ordinance on electric bicycles.

• Award contract for light- and medium-duty vehicles up to $12,155,000 annually, with lease-purchase financing option
• Award $2,494,260 contract for Houghton Park Playground Project, plus $249,426 contingency
• Adopt ordinance to prohibit Class 3 electric bicycles on sidewalks and update related definitions
• Approve $1,500 contribution to Long Beach City College Foundation and $32,800 in other district priority funds
• Approve $95,226 grant agreement with County of Los Angeles for health outreach services

The City Council approved a $12,155,000 contract for light- and medium-duty vehicles with five dealers, including lease-purchase financing options. It also awarded a $2,494,260 contract (plus $249,426 contingency) to Environmental Construction, Inc. for the Houghton Park Playground Project. The council adopted an ordinance prohibiting Class 3 electric bicycles on sidewalks and updating related definitions. A proposed PEG fee revenue allocation was tabled for additional research.

• Approved $12,155,000 vehicle purchase contract with five dealers (7-0)
• Awarded $2,494,260 Houghton Park Playground contract to Environmental Construction, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance ORD-26-0022 banning Class 3 e-bikes on sidewalks (7-0)
• Tabled PEG fee revenue allocation for further research (7-0)
• Approved $414,375 engine parts and repair services contract with Harbor Diesel and Velocity Truck Centers (7-0)
• Approved $400,000 amendment to helicopter parts contract with Rotorcraft Support, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $95,226 health insurance outreach grant agreement with County of LA (7-0)
• Approved $34,300 in district priority funds for community events and programs (7-0)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will receive and file presentations on traffic safety improvements and the Public Works Department's traffic and transportation programs, along with council district correspondence and follow-up items from prior budget hearings. The agenda is largely informational, with no major budget decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting
• Receive overview presentation on Traffic Safety Improvements
• Receive overview presentation on Public Works Traffic and Transportation Programs
• Receive Council District correspondence
• Receive list of follow-up items from Budget Hearings

The Budget Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its August 11, 2026 meeting and received and filed presentations on Traffic Safety Improvements and the Public Works Department's Traffic and Transportation Programs. It also received and filed Council District correspondence and a list of follow-up items from budget hearings. All actions were approved by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed Traffic Safety Improvements overview presentation (3-0)
• Received and filed Public Works Traffic and Transportation Programs overview (3-0)
• Received and filed Council District correspondence (3-0)
• Received and filed list of follow-up items from Budget Hearings/Committee meetings (3-0)

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

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation - Cancelled

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee is meeting to receive and file public comments on the FY 27 Proposed Budget. This is the only regular agenda item, and the committee will take public comment on non-agenda items as well. The meeting is procedural, with no decisions on budget amounts or allocations listed.

• Receive and file public comments on the FY 27 Proposed Budget (item 26-55843)

The Budget Oversight Committee voted 2-0 to receive and file public comments on the FY 27 Proposed Budget. The meeting included extensive public testimony from residents and committee members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved receiving and filing public comments on FY 27 Proposed Budget (2-0)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Long Beach Board of Health and Human Services is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a monthly department report, and discuss its annual report. The board will also discuss the Long Beach Community Foundation Mini Grant Program and may select recipients, discuss Long Beach Gives, and identify priorities for Board of Health focus areas.

• Approve minutes from April 10, 2026 meeting
• Receive monthly report from Department of Health and Human Services Executive Team
• Discuss Board of Health and Human Services Annual Report
• Discuss Long Beach Community Foundation Mini Grant Program and select recipients if appropriate
• Discuss Long Beach Gives

Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee will review and possibly approve the minutes from its June 4, 2026 meeting, receive a presentation on proposed Measure A fund allocations in the FY27 budget, and discuss a recommendation letter to the Mayor and City Council. The committee will also consider changes to its Ad Hoc Committees and hold elections for chair and vice chair.

• Review of Measure A fund allocations in Proposed FY27 Budget, including infrastructure projects
• Confirm City Manager's Measure A spending plan conforms with Resolution No. RES-16-0018 and RES-19-0127
• Approve transmittal of Ad Hoc Committee's FY27 Proposed Budget recommendation letter
• Discuss and possibly dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees
• Chair and vice chair election

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee approved the minutes from June 4, 2026, and received a presentation on Measure A allocations in the Proposed FY27 Budget, confirming the spending plan conforms with prior resolutions. The committee approved an amended FY27 Proposed Budget recommendation letter to the Mayor and City Council, with formatting updates and signatures, and dissolved the Ad Hoc Committee that drafted it. Member Ntuk was elected Chair and Vice Chair Hower was re-elected Vice Chair, both unanimously.

• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed Measure A FY27 Budget presentation, confirmed conformance with RES-16-0018, RES-19-0127, RES-16-0017, RES-19-0173 (3-0)
• Approved FY27 Budget recommendation letter to Mayor and City Council, as amended (3-0)
• Dissolved Ad Hoc Committee on FY27 Budget recommendation letter (3-0)
• Elected Member Ntuk as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Vice Chair Hower as Vice Chair (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee

The Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss fee waiver requests received between July 9 and August 12, 2026, receive updates on damage/loss/theft and finance/water for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and discuss the agenda for the August 20, 2026 commission meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes of July 9, 2026 meeting
• Discuss fee waiver requests (July 9–August 12, 2026)
• Receive update on damage, loss, and theft
• Receive update on finance and water
• Discuss agenda for August 20, 2026 commission meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting, discussed fee waiver requests received between July 9 and August 12, 2026, and received and filed updates on damage/loss/theft and finance/water matters. The committee also discussed the agenda for the upcoming August 20, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. All five agenda items were approved by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Discussed fee waiver requests received July 9-August 12, 2026 (3-0)
• Received and filed update on damage, loss, and theft (3-0)
• Received and filed update on finance and water (3-0)
• Discussed agenda for August 20, 2026 Commission meeting (3-0)

Marine Advisory Commission Marine and Beach Maintenance/Operations Committee

The Marine and Beach Maintenance/Operations Committee will meet to approve the minutes from its May 14, 2026 meeting and to receive and file staff reports on marine maintenance, beach maintenance, and marina operations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting
• Receive and file staff reports on Marine Maintenance, Beach Maintenance, and Marina Operations

The Marine and Beach Maintenance/Operations Committee approved the minutes from its May 14, 2026 meeting and received and filed staff reports on marine maintenance, beach maintenance, and marina operations. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed staff reports on Marine Maintenance, Beach Maintenance, and Marina Operations (3-0)

Citizens Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Cancelled

Marine Advisory Commission - Special Meeting

The Marine Advisory Commission will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and deciding an appeal. The main action is a public hearing on an appeal by Mats Naevra against the Marine Bureau's decision to terminate his permit for violating marina rules, with a recommendation to deny the appeal and uphold the termination.

• Appeal by Mats Naevra: deny appeal and uphold permit termination effective August 20, 2026 (District 3)
• Approve minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting
• Receive and file Manager's monthly oral updates
• Receive and file Executive and Marine & Beach Maintenance / Marina Operations Committee status reports

The Marine Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to deny an appeal from Mats Naevra and uphold the Marine Bureau's decision to terminate his permit for violating Long Beach Marina Rules and Regulations, effective August 20, 2026. The commission also approved the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes, received and filed the Manager's monthly oral updates, and accepted the Executive and Marine & Beach Maintenance / Marina Operations Committee status reports. All votes were 5-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Denied appeal from Mats Naevra, upheld Marine Bureau permit termination (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed Manager's monthly oral updates (5-0)
• Received and filed committee status reports (5-0)

• Appeal from Mats Naevra regarding permit termination — approved

Advisory Commission on Aging - Special Meeting

The Advisory Commission on Aging will discuss and potentially approve its 2026 Visibility Plan, mission statement, and promotional materials. The commission will also receive presentations on fire safety and disaster preparedness from city departments, and consider creating or dissolving ad hoc committees.

• Review and possible approval of the 2026 Visibility Plan from the Visibility Plan Ad Hoc Committee
• Presentation from Long Beach Fire Department on evacuation and fire safety
• Presentation from Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department on emergency notifications
• Review and possible approval of the Advisory Commission on Aging Mission Statement
• Review and possible approval of commission brochure and flyers

The Advisory Commission on Aging approved its brochure and flyers with amendments to add the Commission website link, update the Mission Statement, and bold public comment language. The 2026 Visibility Plan was laid over to the next regular meeting. The Commission also approved minutes, received fire safety and disaster preparedness presentations, and received the Superintendent's Update.

• Approved minutes of the July 8, 2026 meeting (8-0, Potier absent).
• Received and filed Fire Department presentation on evacuation and fire safety (8-0).
• Received and filed Disaster Preparedness presentation on emergency notifications (8-0).
• Received and filed Superintendent's Update on department business (8-0).
• Laid over 2026 Visibility Plan to next regular meeting (8-0).
• Received and filed Ad Hoc Committee report; no committees dissolved or created (8-0).
• Approved Advisory Commission on Aging Mission Statement (8-0).
• Approved brochure and flyers as amended to add website link, update Mission Statement, and bold public comment language (8-0).

Ethics Commission - Revised

The Long Beach Ethics Commission will consider approving minutes, receive updates from ethics programs and committees, and discuss the June 10 study session to identify action items. They will also review an updated draft investigation protocol incorporating feedback from city officials, and decide on ad hoc committees for upcoming projects.

• Approve minutes from June 10, 2026 meeting
• Receive biannual update from Public Records Act Program
• Discuss updated draft investigation protocol with feedback from City Attorney, City Auditor, and Human Resources
• Receive updates from Ad Hoc Committees on Social Media/Campaign Activity and Commission Responsibilities
• Discuss dissolving, creating, or reauthorizing Ad Hoc Committees

The Ethics Commission approved all agenda items unanimously, including creating two new ad hoc committees: one on Community Outreach (Chair Coleman and Commissioner Pollack) and one on Investigative Protocol (Vice Chair Eaton and Commissioner Gillette). It also received updates on the Public Records Act Program, the June 10 study session, the investigation protocol draft, and monthly reports from various committees and the Ethics Officer.

• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed Public Records Act Program biannual update (7-0)
• Discussed June 10 study session and took action on next steps (7-0)
• Received and discussed updated draft investigation protocol (7-0)
• Received and filed Ad Hoc Committee on Social Media and Campaign Activity update (7-0)
• Received and filed Ad Hoc Committee on Commission Responsibilities update (6-0, Gill absent)
• Established Ad Hoc Committee on Community Outreach (Coleman, Pollack) and Ad Hoc Committee on Investigative Protocol (Eaton, Gillette) (6-0, Gill absent)
• Received and filed Ethics Officer monthly update (6-0, Gill absent)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will receive and file presentations on Measure US and a Development Impact Fees audit, along with council correspondence and follow-up items from prior budget hearings. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Receive and file overview presentation on Measure US
• Receive and file Fee Study Audit: Development Impact Fees
• Receive and file Council District correspondence
• Receive and file list of follow-up items from Budget Hearings
• Approve minutes from August 4, 2026 meeting

The Budget Oversight Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting. It also received and filed presentations on Measure US and a Fee Study Audit of Development Impact Fees, along with Council District correspondence and a list of follow-up items. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed Measure US overview presentation (3-0)
• Received and filed Fee Study Audit: Development Impact Fees presentation (3-0)
• Received and filed Council District correspondence (3-0)
• Received and filed list of follow-up items from Budget Hearings/Committee meetings (3-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Long Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget hearing focused on the Human Resources Department. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion of the department's overview, with a recommendation to approve the budget. Public comment is available in person or remotely.

• Budget hearing for Human Resources Department
• Recommendation to approve HR department budget
• Meeting held via teleconference from Grand Rapids, MI
• Public comment via Zoom, phone, or written submission

The City Council held a special meeting to receive a budget overview from the Human Resources Department. Director Bryce Tyler presented a PowerPoint and answered questions from councilmembers. The council approved the recommendation to conduct the hearing, but no substantive budget decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation to conduct HR budget hearing (9-0)

City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session

This is a special meeting of the Long Beach City Council, held entirely in closed session to discuss existing litigation. The only item is a confidential legal consultation regarding a lawsuit filed against the city. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session on existing litigation: Jonathan Mejia v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV08516