City Council - Revised, April 7, 2026
Approves Peer-to-Peer Coastal Ferry Program Participation, unanimous
What happened
The Long Beach City Council meeting on April 7, 2026 focused primarily on policy discussions rather than major development approvals. Key actions included directing staff to establish buffer zones between tobacco retailers and youth-oriented/elder care facilities, and authorizing…
- Jurisdiction
- Long Beach, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 7, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 8
Tobacco Retailer Buffer Zone Study
Council directed staff to begin amending Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.81 to establish buffer zones between smoke shops, tobacco retailers, and smoking lounges and youth-oriented areas and elder care facilities. The motion was amended to include evaluation of nitrous oxide sales at tobacco retailers and to explore hours of operation, cleanliness standards, and loitering concerns. Report back required within 120 days.
- Report back within 120 days; include evaluation of nitrous oxide prohibition and operational standards
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Long Beach City Council meeting on April 7, 2026 focused primarily on policy discussions rather than major development approvals. Key actions included directing staff to establish buffer zones between tobacco retailers and youth-oriented/elder care facilities, and authorizing…
Key Decisions (8)
Tobacco Retailer Buffer Zone Study
Peer-to-Peer Coastal Ferry Program Participation
Local Street Improvements Contract Award
Cannabis Special Events Ordinance
Permanent Taxicab Program Ordinance
Healthcare Stop-Loss Reinsurance Contract
Director of Police Oversight Merit Increase
Police Department Temporary Reemployment Exception
Development Activity (6)
The 101
Residential
300 Alamitos Senior Apartments
Residential
The Spark at Midtown
Residential
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
City presentation noted average one-bedroom apartment in Long Beach is…
Housing Demand
Adults over age 50 identified as fastest growing population experiencing…
Infrastructure
City pursuing regional peer-to-peer coastal ferry network connecting Long Beach…
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