City Council - Revised - 2026-02-10
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Meeting Summary
The Long Beach City Council meeting on February 10, 2026 focused primarily on Black History Month celebrations and presentations, including recognition of the Divine Nine historically Black Greek organizations. The council approved a contract to PATH for interim housing services at $1,188,998 annually and awarded $3.5 million in contracts for lead hazard remediation services. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the city's response strategies for threatening but non-criminal behavior, with council members expressing concerns about gaps in service coverage and the need for clearer public communication about available resources.
Key Decisions (7)
Consent Calendar Items 1-11
Council approved consent calendar items including a contract to Midwest Veterinary Supply Inc of Lakeview, Minneapolis for veterinary pharmaceuticals and supplies at $200,000 annually for two years with option for three additional one-year renewals.
Black Community Health Assessment Distribution and Workforce Analysis
Item 18 directs Health and Human Services to present the Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment to governing bodies of local agencies (LBUSD, LBCC, Long Beach Transit, Port of Long Beach, Airport) by December 31, 2026, and compile data on city employee demographics to identify employment deserts and increase local hiring in underrepresented areas within 120 days.
Entertainment Permit for Quesera at 1923 East 7th Street
Granted entertainment permit with dancing for DB Experiences DBA Quesera, a bar/tavern/lounge in District 1. Entertainment activities permitted Monday through Thursday from 5PM with no outdoor entertainment or amplified music outdoors.
Entertainment Permit for Sala Coffee at 3853 Atlantic Avenue
Granted entertainment permit without dancing for Honey and Luna DBA Sala Coffee, a restaurant in District 5. Entertainment activities permitted Sunday 1PM-6PM, Friday and Saturday 5PM-11PM.
Lead and Home Hazard Remediation Services Contracts
Awarded various contracts for lead and other home hazard remediation services on an as-needed basis in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $3,500,000 citywide. Contracts awarded to companies in Baldwin Park, Anaheim, Menifee, and Riverside.
PATH Contract for Interim Housing Program
Awarded contract to PATH for providing operation and supportive services for the interim housing program for individuals and households experiencing homelessness at $1,188,998 annually citywide.
Roots Through Recovery Contract for Reentry Services
Awarded contract to Roots Through Recovery of Long Beach for substance use treatment services as part of the Long Beach Reentry Services Program at $1,201,075 total, funded by Prop 47. Three-year contract with option for two additional one-year renewals.
Development Activity (2)
Office-Based Opioid Treatment Facility
Medical assistance treatment facility for opioid use disorder, estimated cost approximately $19,000,000, pursuing Proposition 1 bond funding
Social Rehabilitation Facility
24-hour non-medical care facility with intensive supportive services for individuals with mental health needs, estimated cost $12,000,000, pursuing Proposition 1 bond funding
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Over 54% of Black community health assessment respondents reported being employed with more than a third working multiple jobs, and a quarter unable to afford rent the prior month, indicating significant housing affordability stress.
Labor
City pursuing workforce analysis to identify 'employment deserts' - neighborhoods where residents face systematic barriers to accessing quality municipal jobs - with goal of expanding local hiring pipelines.
Commercial Demand
Entertainment permits granted for two establishments (Quesera bar and Sala Coffee) indicate continued demand for nightlife and hospitality venues in Districts 1 and 5.
Infrastructure
City investing in expanded non-emergency response capacity, noting that expanding Community Crisis Response Program to 24/7 operation would require increasing from 2 teams to 10 at approximately $7.7 million annually.