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Council approves license to allow two tables on boardwalk for new restaurant over objections on fee fairness

City Council of the City of Long Beach · October 8, 2025
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Summary

The council authorized a license for a new boardwalk restaurant to place two tables (up to four chairs total) to increase outdoor seating. Council member Lester voted no, arguing a nominal fee was not commensurate with private benefit; other members said supporting small businesses helps the local economy and public enjoyment of the boardwalk.

The Long Beach City Council on Oct. 7 voted to authorize a license agreement permitting a new boardwalk restaurant identified in the meeting as "Barrier Beats" to place two tables with up to four chairs on the boardwalk adjacent to a city light pole approximately 4 feet…

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