City Council - Revised, April 21, 2026
Approves Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MECO) Ordinance - Second Reading, Passed (Councilmember Duggan voted no)
What happened
The Long Beach City Council meeting on April 21, 2026 focused heavily on public safety strategies across all divisions, with particular attention to the Belmont Shore entertainment corridor where staff proposed creating a new 'Dining and Coastal Enjoyment District' with enhanced…
- Jurisdiction
- Long Beach, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, Passed (Councilmember Duggan voted no)
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsMobile Food Facility
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 9
Mid-Block Housing Development at 321 W Ocean Blvd
Council approved agreements with MCRT Investment LLC for transfer and development of the mid-block site for a 729-unit housing development (increased from original 580 units), including 73 moderate-income affordable units (10% of total). The project includes two 8-story residential buildings, pedestrian paseos on First St and Cedar Ave alignments, and 2,651 sq ft of commercial space. Council also approved deferral of up to $1,799,917 in development impact fees and alternative compliance under the inclusionary housing ordinance.
- 73 units at moderate income level instead of very low/low income mix; fees to be collected at completion of phase two; project must comply with 2016 project agreement terms
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 21, 2026 focused heavily on public safety strategies across all divisions, with particular attention to the Belmont Shore entertainment corridor where staff proposed creating a new 'Dining and Coastal Enjoyment District' with enhanced…
Key Decisions (9)
Mid-Block Housing Development at 321 W Ocean Blvd
Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Contract Amendment
Mobile Food Facility Ordinance - First Reading
Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MECO) Ordinance - Second Reading
Youth Homelessness Prevention Contract with LA County
Teamsters Playground with No Bounds Feasibility Study
Belmont Shore Dining and Coastal Enjoyment District Proposal
CSI Security Contract Continuation Deferred
Third Party Food Delivery Service Fees Ordinance
Development Activity (3)
Mid-Block Civic Center Housing Development
Residential
Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project (Phase 4)
Infrastructure
Teamsters Playground with No Bounds
Other
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
City is furthest behind on moderate-income housing category in Regional…
Commercial Demand
Ground floor retail reduced from 40,000 sq ft to 2,651…
Infrastructure
Construction costs and material expenses have increased significantly since 2020,…
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