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Council approves sale of surplus parcels to LBCC for 22 student housing units and operational agreements
Summary
Council approved the sale of city‑owned surplus property to Long Beach City College for development of 22 affordable student housing units, a memorandum allowing limited city use of LBCC parking lots, and a first amendment to a facilities use agreement; LBCC representatives said the college will invest Measure AC and Measure LB funds.
The council voted Jan. 20 to approve a purchase and sale agreement with the Long Beach Community College District for three city‑owned surplus parcels near the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library for $1,435,000 and associated agreements to support the North Long Beach Higher Education Center.
City staff described the proposal as a partnership to deliver 22 affordable student housing units (a mix of studios and one‑ and two‑bedroom units), ground‑floor multipurpose spaces and resident amenities. The sale will include a restrictive covenant requiring the property be used for student housing for at least 15 years. A memorandum of understanding will allow the city use of specified LBCC parking lots for 10 city use days over 10 years.
Real estate staff said escrow is expected to close in about eight months and that Long Beach City College has agreed to contribute $40,000 toward operating costs at the North Long Beach Higher Education Center payable in two installments in 2026–2027. Dr. Mike Munoz, LBCC superintendent‑president, told the council the district will invest Measure AC and Measure LB funds and other resources to support the project and its educational mission.
'This project supports both housing stability and educational access,' Munoz said, noting LBCC's commitment to students and the nearly 40,000 students the college serves.
Councilmember Thrash Ntuk recused from Item 30 due to a potential conflict of interest. After staff presentation and one public speaker (Dr. Munoz), councilmembers discussed access, campus partnerships and possible transit connections. Council voted to approve the actions; the motion carried.
What comes next: Staff said the purchase and sale agreement will proceed to escrow, LBCC and the city will complete final entitlements and construction planning, and city staff will return with documents for execution to finalize the sale and associated agreements.
