City Council - Revised - 2026-05-05
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Meeting Summary
Long Beach City Council approved a position supporting LA County's Measure ER, a temporary half-cent sales tax to fund healthcare safety net services, with the city's health department facing $17-18 million in federal funding losses affecting 44 positions. The council also approved naming the Central Facility Center at Martin Luther King Park as the Dale E. Clinton Resource Center, honoring a 60+ year community servant. A six-month security contract with CSI Patrol Service for $175,000 was approved for Belmont Shore while the city evaluates long-term security needs.
Key Decisions (6)
Support Position on LA County Measure ER Healthcare Tax
Council voted to take official position supporting Measure ER, a temporary half-cent countywide sales tax to fund healthcare safety net services. Long Beach would receive approximately $8 million annually from a $10 million allocation for cities with public health departments (Long Beach and Pasadena). City health department has lost $17-18 million in federal funding and 44 positions due to HR1 impacts.
CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant Acceptance - $713,955
Council approved accepting Year 4 funding from CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant despite ongoing federal uncertainty. Grant supports workforce positions including finance analysts, HR, data modernization, and workforce development staff. Grant has faced multiple pause and termination notices since January 2026, currently protected by preliminary injunction.
Dale E. Clinton Resource Center Naming
Council approved naming the Central Facility Center at Martin Luther King Park as the Dale E. Clinton Resource Center, honoring Dale Clinton's 60+ years of community service including civil rights leadership and service as Civil Service Commissioner. Ms. Clinton will be 99 years old next month.
Park Estates Community Park Naming
Council approved renaming Los Altos Park Plaza Park to Park Estates Community Park in District 4, per Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation.
CSI Patrol Service Security Contract - $175,000
Council approved six-month contract with CSI Patrol Service for security services in Belmont Shore area, District 3. Contract reduced from originally proposed five-year term to allow city time to evaluate program alongside Belmont Shore Dining and Coastal District development. Security provides eyes and ears, evidence and reporting, visible presence to deter property crime.
Mobile Food Facilities Ordinance Amendments (Items 33, 34, 35)
Council adopted three related ordinances amending Title 5, Title 8, Title 10, and Title 22 of the Long Beach Municipal Code relating to mobile food facilities definition and operation on private property, including expanded operating hours for food trucks.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Speakers emphasized ongoing tenant displacement crisis with substantial remodel evictions undermining rent control, with one tenant fighting fifth eviction attempt in three years.
Infrastructure
Sea rise concerns raised for marine stadium area and 9 miles of coastal waterfront, with community members working with city officials on protective solutions ahead of Olympics sailing events.
Sentiment
Healthcare sector facing significant uncertainty with $330-340 million in federal funding delayed, denied, or uncertain across city departments, creating budget pressures.
Commercial Demand
Food truck regulations being relaxed to expand operating hours, indicating demand for mobile food services particularly in Pike/shoreline area where sit-down restaurants are described as 'touristy.'