Nov 5, 2026Planning Commission, 5:00 PM
1. Bigger hangar and office at 3605 E. Spring St. (Long Beach Airport)
What's happening: The commission will consider changing an approved site plan on the airfield: Hangar 1 would grow from 31,500 to 61,695 sq. ft. and Office 1 from a 6,000 sq. ft. one-story office to an 18,265 sq. ft. two-story office. Parking would drop from 117 to 84 stalls and total building area would rise from 74,000 to 116,771 sq. ft. (Case 2306-18, District 5.)
Why it matters: Aviation businesses, nearby commercial landlords and contractors: more hangar and office space at the airport adds competition and tenants, and a bigger build means more construction work nearby.
Source: Planning Commission agenda, Nov 5, 2026 (item 3)
Nov 10, 2026City Council public hearing, 5:00 PM
2. New development impact fees for parks, police, fire and transportation
What's happening: Council will hold a public hearing on the citywide Development Impact Fee Nexus Study. Staff propose new fees of $14.48 per sq. ft. for all housing units, $14.24 per sq. ft. for commercial/retail, $9.09 for office, $3.23 for industrial, and $750 per hotel room. ADUs under 750 sq. ft. would not pay. Fees would start 60 days after approval, no sooner than Jan 10, 2027, with phase-in steps from Fiscal Year 2028.
Why it matters: Developers, builders and property owners planning projects: this sets what you pay per square foot when you pull permits. Projects that can file before the new fees start may want to plan their timing now.
Source: City Council staff report, Nov 10, 2026 (item 30)
Nov 10, 2026City Council, 5:00 PM
3. Downtown business license assessment rises 3.16%
What's happening: Council will vote to continue the Downtown Long Beach Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment for Oct 1, 2026 to Sept 30, 2027. With the automatic 3.16% CPI increase, the charge goes from $576.95 to $595.18 per business and from $9.70 to $10.01 per employee. The money funds the Downtown Long Beach Alliance's marketing of downtown.
Why it matters: Downtown business owners: this charge comes with your business license. Know the new amount before your renewal.
Source: City Council staff report, Nov 10, 2026 (item 35)
Nov 10, 2026City Council, 5:00 PM
4. Downtown property owner assessment for 2027
What's happening: Council will vote on the 2027 annual report and assessment for the Downtown Long Beach Property and Business Improvement District (Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2027). The bill is based on each parcel's land use, benefit zone, street frontage, lot size and building size. Maximum rates can rise 5% a year. The report proposes no change to the boundaries or the method. The City itself would pay $643,189 for its own downtown properties.
Why it matters: Downtown property owners and landlords: this assessment is collected on your county property tax bill and is often passed through to commercial tenants.
Source: City Council staff report, Nov 10, 2026 (item 34)
Nov 10, 2026City Council, 5:00 PM
5. Two construction contracts for 3.6 miles of Pacific Avenue
What's happening: Council will vote on two contracts. All American Asphalt would build the Pacific Avenue Cycle Track from Ocean Blvd. to Pacific Coast Hwy. (about 1.6 miles, up to $14.0 million with contingency). Sully-Miller would build corridor improvements from PCH to Wardlow Rd. (about 2 miles, up to $19.7 million), including 13 new bus shelters, 33 curb ramps and 12 curb extensions. Staff want work done before the 2028 Olympics, and the PCH-to-Wardlow contractor could start right after approval.
Why it matters: Businesses and property owners on Pacific Ave.: expect lane changes, detours and work near driveways and storefronts through 2027. Contractors and suppliers: these are large public jobs with subcontracting work.
Source: City Council staff report, Nov 10, 2026 (item 39)
Item 40 staff report