Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Eric Barricklow’s organization
Oct 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Long Beach Press Conference
The meeting provided an update on the impacts of tropical storm Rachel on the Long Beach Peninsula and the subsequent recovery efforts. City officials discussed the damage to infrastructure, including the boardwalk and bulkhead, and the status of residential properties, some of which were deemed unsafe to occupy. The discussion highlighted the city's ongoing emergency response and long-term recovery plans, specifically focusing on the Alamitos Bay channel dredging project for beach replenishment, structural repair operations, and efforts to improve coastal protection and resilience.
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The meeting involved the approval of a settlement agreement regarding a legal matter between an individual and the city. The primary agenda item focused on a proposed ordinance to amend the Municipal Code concerning the Rules of Council. This proposal sought to restructure public comment periods, including moving them to the beginning of the meeting and establishing a 90-minute limit, citing efficiency and comparisons to other regional government practices. Extensive public testimony was heard, with many speakers expressing opposition to the changes on the grounds that they would hinder civic engagement, limit resident access to legislative discussions, and impact the ability of the public to participate effectively in local governance.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Long Beach City Council City Council Meeting
The meeting focused on the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 budget. Key discussions included public comments regarding the funding of the Long Beach Justice Fund, with advocates urging for increased investment to support immigrant communities. Additionally, speakers discussed the allocation of city funds for various programs, including support for libraries, teen mental health advocacy, and pedestrian and bicycle safety projects. Concerns were also raised about the transparency and public participation process regarding agenda items.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Meeting
The meeting addressed the consent calendar and conducted a continued budget hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for the Public Works department and the capital improvement plan. Key discussions focused on budget reductions, organizational restructuring within the transportation services bureau, and the establishment of a new traffic safety division to centralize transportation and engineering functions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
