Public comment will be shorter to speed city meetings along faster
Some critics, however, say the new rules will come at the expense of the public’s ability to participate in city discussions.
Here are some of the fines and fees that are increasing with the new city budget
Fees for parking citations, passports, tree trimming and many other services will go up next fiscal year.
Local hire enforcement key for community groups as city negotiates new project labor agreement
The new project labor agreement could include street improvement projects funded through Measure A but community groups want to ensure that more Long Beach residents will land future jobs.
$2.8 billion city budget approved in late night vote by City Council
Included in the budget is the $554 million general fund, which pays for city services like street sweeping, police and fire department salaries and road repairs, something that has been supplemented by the Measure A sales-tax increase adopted by voters in 2016.
New funds could revive Fire Station 9 while city finds permanent solution
The City Council could vote on a temporary replacement for Fire Station 9 this week.
‘Blatantly blasphemous behavior’: LBCC board president blasts fellow trustee, recommends censure
A blistering complaint filed Friday states that Trustee Sunny Zia has become increasingly unprofessional, including an allegation that she mocked a colleague’s faith at a board meeting. Zia said the board president is trying to score political points.
Developers may soon be required to build more affordable units; residents want a stronger, citywide policy
The Long Beach Planning Commission on Thursday discussed recommendations for a future inclusionary housing ordinance—which could mandate that developers contribute to the city’s affordable housing stock.
App could help outreach workers connect people experiencing homelessness with services
The city will assess if it’s feasible to create a Long Beach-specific app to help identify open shelter beds and other services.
City Council updates language for spending of potential permanent Measure A tax revenue
The City Council voted to include funding for the reopening of Community Hospital as priority spending targets for Measure A if voters choose extend it next year.
Sunnyside Cemetery gets new life after City Council approves takeover of historic site
The city will assume ownership the 13-acre burial site that was established in 1906 and is the final home to some 16,000 people, but cost estimates for maintenance remain unresolved.