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The proposal, presented by Councilwoman Cindy Allen, would amend Chapter 5.92 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to authorize cannabis special-event permits limited to 12 per year per individual, business entity, business owner or promoter; require an equity plan as determined by the city's Office of Cannabis Oversight and Special Events and Filming; and ask the city attorney to amend Chapter 8.68 to allow temporary public consumption during designated cannabis special events. Council members carried the motion and directed staff to return with ordinance language and implementation details.

Supporters said regulated events would create tourism and economic opportunities while centering equity. \"Long Beach is a unique opportunity to join other major cities in hosting cannabis special events that are safe, regulated, and beneficial to both the local economy and our residents,\" Councilwoman Cindy Allen said during the item. Staff clarified that any cannabis sold at events would need to be sold by locally licensed Long Beach retailers and that the city plans to follow state regulations and the standard special-events permitting process.

Opponents, including public-health groups and neighborhood advocates, urged caution and raised concerns about secondhand smoke, youth exposure and enforcement. \"There is no safe levels of exposure to secondhand smoke,\" Samantha Bee, Community Impact Director for the American Heart Association, told the council during public comment. John Kendrick, co-chair of the Coalition for Smokefree Long Beach, said, \"There is no safe distance\" for smoke exposure and urged further study.

Staff said the proposed approach draws on comparable programs in other cities, and noted several safeguards that would be used in Long Beach: use of local, licensed retailers for on-site sales; state Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) inspectors on-site during events to verify compliance; recommended use of single point-of-sale systems that track purchases per consumer to enforce purchase limits; and standard special-event security and bag checks to deter alcohol or contraband entering the event. Staff also said state law imposes a distance requirement for some cannabis activity — typically a 1,000-foot buffer from schools/day cares while children are present — and that the city would apply existing special-event processes and sensitive-use screening in site selection.

Public commenters included equity applicants and organizers who said the city must strengthen enforcement and pathways to true ownership for equity participants before expanding event opportunities. Edgar Cruz, an equity applicant, urged the council to \"prioritize equity, not in just words, but in structure, enforcement, and meaningful opportunity.\" Other commenters urged the council to move forward, saying properly regulated events could support local retailers and bring controlled economic activity into the city.

Council members asked staff to continue community outreach, to learn from other jurisdictions' operational experience, and to return with draft ordinance language that addresses buffers, public-health mitigations, permitted vendor rules, security requirements, and equity protections. The motion carried; staff will prepare draft ordinance language and return to council for further review and final action.

Votes at the meeting were recorded as \"Motion is carried\" for the matter; council members asked staff to bring back detailed ordinance language and implementation proposals.

Ending: Staff will prepare a draft ordinance for council review and public engagement; the council emphasized a phased, learn-as-you-go approach and repeated requests for clear equity safeguards and public-health mitigations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Long Beach City Council Meeting 4/15/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Long Beach City Council on April 15 voted to request the city attorney draft an ordinance to allow limited, regulated cannabis special events in the city and to propose a temporary local waiver of the city's smoke rules to permit on-site consumption at those events.","taxTitle","Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4676,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603327,"Council authorizes issuance of marina revenue refunding bonds, up to $103 million, to cut debt service",746,9396000,10142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000364-119eed2c411c3592c9937db8cd8ea862&start=9396&end=10142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000364-119eed2c411c3592c9937db8cd8ea862/thumbnail_9396000.jpg","/articles/6603327/Long-Beach/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-authorizes-issuance-of-marina-revenue-refunding-bonds-up-to-103-million-to-cut-debt-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603327-6278718359b871f8b3207ed1327b7f57/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171820&Signature=QA61Flrw8HfXxTrCXGYrRhrr~AVLH26iOekOiiLVlEH~EprDDXzHsSh9RzM5gcxUHwgXlirk8u2YhsyVj5xR1i1yftMxG4QlO1Rnr-FtNRMR~urgoXvmtjvFtS8wVTEKmjfDOOTHNcmzU-7lSc4~Hp0OVo6MCG~ALzCX~QFCYvXuXB03c~DOzfBNB2yTNr2Qic7tIRQ1kdivFkjZpxUirgdPK1TDwY6v7OtYRNDl--YBCrhLTuUgj5GSXYtlaw9kLctCg4R3PTx-wzLx2BigyCG9Bhhar2NI-CTVtsggBbr3aYpdi9cPZCBawonbicjn2WxPibx-g00JzFWYswRKCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on April 15 adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of City of Long Beach Marina Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $103,000,000 and authorized execution of related financing documents.

Kevin Repper, Director of Financial Management, and Assistant City Treasurer Jesse Ortega presented the refunding plan. They said the proposed refunding would refinance roughly $100 million of marina revenue bonds sold in 2015, maintain the final maturity in 2045, and feature federally tax-exempt interest. Staff said the refunding could produce debt-service savings on the order of roughly $500,000 a year under then-current market assumptions and about $5.7 million net present value savings (approximately 6% of refunded bonds), exceeding the city’s 3% NPV threshold for a refunding.

Staff emphasized key structural points: the bonds are secured solely by marina fund revenue (slip fees and marina fund receipts), and do not rely on general fund tax revenue or tidelands revenue. Operations and maintenance are paid first from marina revenues; debt service follows, with reserves for repairs and capital. Repayment of a small state loan is imminent (about $200,000), which will remove a prior requirement that marina revenues remain segregated in the marina fund; the refunding documents proposed would allow — but not require — future council discretion to apply surplus marina monies elsewhere in the Tidelands fund (staff emphasized that any such use would remain limited to Tidelands purposes and not be available to the general fund).

The financing team said available Marina Fund cash and strong operating performance in recent years mean capital projects totaling roughly $34 million (listed in the preliminary official statement) can be funded from existing reserves; the marina fund balance had grown to about $33 million as of Sept. 30, 2024. Staff also said the financing would only proceed if net-present-value savings met policy thresholds; pricing was targeted to market windows and could be delayed if rates moved unfavorably.

Public commenters representing marina users welcomed the approach and urged that reserves be used to address long‑standing dock and infrastructure needs. Dave Booker of the Long Beach Marina Boat Owners Association thanked staff and urged that reserves be dedicated to overdue marina projects and public‑facing improvements.

The resolution was adopted; staff will continue with the sale process and close the financing only if the net-present-value savings threshold (3% or greater) is met and market conditions remain favorable.

Ending: The council authorized the financing; staff and the financing team will proceed to price and sell the refunding bonds subject to the city's policy thresholds and market conditions.","The City Council authorized issuance of up to $103 million in Marina Revenue Refunding Bonds to refinance 2015 marina bonds and reduce debt service costs, with staff emphasizing the bonds will be paid from marina revenues (slip fees) only.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603329,"Council asks city manager to begin visioning and land‑use update for Alamitos Bay Marina (PD‑4)",780,8593000,9373000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000364-119eed2c411c3592c9937db8cd8ea862&start=8593&end=9373","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000364-119eed2c411c3592c9937db8cd8ea862/thumbnail_8593000.jpg","/articles/6603329/Long-Beach/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-asks-city-manager-to-begin-visioning-and-landuse-update-for-Alamitos-Bay-Marina-PD4","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603329-fdad5b6f672908eaa17a29255582777a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171820&Signature=hHy0eUxq~KtM5WAMix7daTIehrOleFCpBZOBiS7rzhDpRrCZxsmVNI2ZwfwVlH1EfF1WE5UunBK25udjil8g61Mfs7d0UztDAZNesrjStYRpIN3N5XGLhV1RWMcWweYELK27GlNuWMw-tTQjjpZxCpXZfrqV1joGH9tr355YHuq~JgcsRTdHCbFbNEyJdYKKGIyk8tgvCEPWddsyM4ilHzNSuWNOyPwgIFrel6c8kpavfSztmmg2bQvXppKSTgmXAQHUR58hMiInCTeRHkqZRFCsuhq-Ri7nC8Mes-H4YfhvEYFOim2aUUS51G0Usp0WVLgNRCH6DJtD8rPzcrdGAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on April 15 approved a motion by Councilmember Duggan asking the city manager to work with Community Development and Economic Development to begin a process to establish a new vision and update the land-use regulations that govern Planned Development 4 (PD‑4), the Marina Plan Development District around Alamitos Bay.

Duggan said the move recognizes shifting economic conditions and the need to plan for the future of the waterfront as the city transitions from historic oil revenues. She framed PD‑4 as an area of underused surface parking, recreation amenities and existing businesses that could be reimagined for expanded waterfront activation, improved transit access, and more balanced commercial development. Duggan cited recent southeast Long Beach planning (including prior specific-plan work and upcoming wetlands restoration) and said the council should start a transparent community process to form a long-term vision.

Mayor Rex Richardson and other members expressed support for neighborhood-led engagement and for using a public process that emphasizes residents, business owners and stakeholders. Councilmember Saro asked for inclusive resident outreach; the maker said neighborhood associations, marine advisory groups, and examples from PD‑6 outreach would be used as models. Public commenters supported development that brings jobs and commercial activity and urged expedited work to capture revenue as older revenue streams change.

The motion carried. Staff will begin stakeholder engagement and report back with a recommended process, scope and timeline for a PD‑4 visioning and land-use update.

Ending: Council directed staff to prioritize community outreach and return with a recommended engagement and planning schedule.","Councilmember Suzie Duggan won approval to direct staff to start a community-driven process to develop a new vision and update land-use rules governing the Long Beach Marina Plan Development District (PD‑4) for Alamitos Bay, emphasizing community engagement and balancing recreation, businesses, wetlands protection and revenue needs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603330,"Council approves initiating Jackie Robinson Way street renaming; formal process to begin",613,4201000,4814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000364-119eed2c411c3592c9937db8cd8ea862&start=4201&end=4814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000364-119eed2c411c3592c9937db8cd8ea862/thumbnail_4201000.jpg","/articles/6603330/Long-Beach/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-initiating-Jackie-Robinson-Way-street-renaming-formal-process-to-begin","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603330-d050a766332166eaa22fedc108bcc90c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171820&Signature=dbtTaFsfxuCu1LJAtETS0LNuZ7asl29Uqf6EK9N1eIFUc9uxKilw-PbjFKDIskOG43sT5dR1749CDP3GgF4-Qe7uoFeNymhpz1hwDggmdRSKFlLwSQV3CSbJSPsWOOEo1Rj7PLdTPgUDaWo79Lf2tIV0xZipUmn~zQVJICoEazlxCRK5ZMt1eZ3ZgLT3LBhheqWt6ul73utBcRiCslvAk4eIRW7aJJ4a21ddOUVvvTLVuRD2~4Az9F-0-RaAta~d-GQcRsVAENDOds85Fb~dG1umbujAGnRrW7LBGMc3OnzCbnRxubhpyiZtHy7t2jRrYof3wBDakOhF03WqGmkFdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Long Beach City Council on April 15 approved a request from Vice Mayor Uranga to begin the process of renaming portions of West and East 28th Street near the Alamitos Bay/Jackie Robinson Academy area to \"Jackie Robinson Way.\" The council authorized the city manager to coordinate with Community Development and Public Works to provide commemorative and directional signage and to direct Public Works to change maps and street signs as necessary.

Vice Mayor Uranga introduced the item on Jackie Robinson Day and noted Robinson's place in baseball history. \"Today, I'm honored to say that we're going to name a street after Jackie Robinson,\" he said, describing the renaming as \"small, a little part of a street in the ring area in Long Beach, but wide and significant in its meaning.\" Rebecca Ngo, principal of Jackie Robinson Academy, told the council that the proposed renaming would be an inspiration for students and a way to honor Robinson’s legacy.

Councilmembers supported the motion. Mayor Rex Richardson and others praised the proposal as a neighborhood-driven recognition and urged a smooth community process. Staff warned the official street-name change process is extensive: one staff member said the formal process can take nine months to a year because of county recording, postal-service notification and map updates. The city will, however, explore quicker ceremonial signage while the full administrative and recording steps are completed.

The motion carried. Staff will work with Council District 7 and Public Works to expedite ceremonial signage and to begin the formal street renaming steps required to update maps and notify relevant agencies.

Ending: Staff will return with timing and next steps; councilmembers expressed support for the renaming as a localized honor for Robinson's legacy.","The City Council approved a motion to request the city manager coordinate commemorative and directional signage and begin the street-name change process for a portion of East/West 28th Street to be named \"Jackie Robinson Way\"; staff said official changes could take months to a year and ceremonial signage may appear sooner.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603322,"Votes at a glance: Long Beach City Council, April 15, 2025",7040,3118000,10158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000364-119eed2c411c3592c9937db8cd8ea862&start=3118&end=10158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000364-119eed2c411c3592c9937db8cd8ea862/thumbnail_3118000.jpg","/articles/6603322/Long-Beach/Los-Angeles-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Long-Beach-City-Council-April-15-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603322-4d41c5c8cc68f05db8d161da3955e06c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171820&Signature=CCsH~2gvZECA2b5XOsvzJVDQD0wC6MXcRznFoAWJcVlkRDnTyLfq~0aMdM8qiPvjRBT1m9eNhbbMlgN84U8clf~lfOI~2xpH7nCxwBkYXQmDnAiA0KhGmKv~liLN65LMIMR6rCxrzPvUvuDjsQevvV4VP6hGcdCmpNsq7nbNByuSw8Z~GQvhpDGBk7m5NI537oahUp4a2wCipIj-WkTuTsbjeWLuF35ZS~j5Inw9PiTWMVUNpts-MXFGTsSbLWpK4Y9egTYvyPnAWBxGyHKMK2ZaDsqF5Bj3IpoJPgwz2ucFV7JEWo2iaJ-yzNhSW4C-nDaNK0a2P26AAgYdTK9qog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Long Beach City Council took several routine and procedural votes on April 15. Below are the outcomes and key details.

Consent calendar: The consent calendar was moved, seconded and approved with no public comment recorded at the time. (Transcript line: \"Motions carried.\")

Item 19 — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), FY 2023-24: Council received and filed the city's ACFR and separately issued financial statements for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2024. The item was moved and seconded and recorded as carried.

Item 21 — Airport noise compatibility ordinance: The City Attorney brought forward an ordinance related to airport noise compatibility for first reading. Council declared the ordinance read for the first time and laid the item over to the next regular meeting for final reading.

Item 22 — Pilot program for electric scooters on the beach path: The City Attorney presented an ordinance for first reading related to a pilot scooter program on the beach path. The ordinance was read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting for final reading.

Other procedural outcome: Several City Council proclamations and presentations were received earlier in the meeting (including cultural and community-awareness presentations); no formal votes were required for those items.

Ending: Staff will proceed with next steps for the items read for the first time and return ordinances for final reading at a subsequent council meeting.","Key votes and procedural outcomes from the April 15 Long Beach City Council meeting, including consent calendar approval, ordinances read first time and items received and filed.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Long Beach City Council, April 15, 2025