Utilities Commission - Planning Committee, April 16, 2026
Approves Campus Realignment and Modernization Study update, unanimous
What happened
This Long Beach Utilities Commission Planning Committee meeting (April 16, 2026) contained no zoning decisions or entitlements; all items were receive-and-file informational updates.
- Jurisdiction
- Long Beach, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Campus Realignment and Modernization Study update
Received and filed a consultant update (by Jeff, with utility staff Kevin) on realigning three utility campuses. Options analyzed include consolidating onto the Redondo water treatment plant site, using the Spring Street gas site, and declaring the current campus surplus/exempt surplus. Plan three (~$225M+, all onto Redondo with a 720-space parking structure) plus leasing ~60,000 sq ft office offsite (Kilroy building across the street or airport building owned by Long Beach Transit) scored closest to cost-neutral. Surplus land at current and Spring Street sites proposed for R&D/industrial ground lease; 2024 appraisal valued the two sites at ~$110M. Surplus Lands Act (15% affordable minimum) discussed; sub-15-year industrial leases could qualify as exempt surplus. Preferred approach trending toward a P3/JV development. Motion to approve/receive and file passed by voice vote.
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
This Long Beach Utilities Commission Planning Committee meeting (April 16, 2026) contained no zoning decisions or entitlements; all items were receive-and-file informational updates.
Key Decisions (3)
Campus Realignment and Modernization Study update
Orange Avenue Pipeline Replacement Project update
Groundwater Augmentation Study update
Development Activity (3)
Utilities Campus Realignment and Modernization
Mixed-Use
Orange Avenue Pipeline Replacement Project
Infrastructure
Groundwater Augmentation and New Well Siting
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Consultant reports strong market for modern R&D/industrial (space-beach type) uses…
Commercial Demand
In the current Long Beach office market, leasing office and…
Infrastructure
Long Beach Utilities is aging: 1946 cast iron water main…
Who Spoke (10)
On the record: the chair, a commissioner, 2 staff members, the clerk, and a witness.
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