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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Utilities Commission In-Person Meeting
Members of the public have the option to email comments to commission@lbutilities.org
Comments may also be provided in the Zoom meeting using the raise hand function or by pressing *9 on your phone
Please Dial: (213) 338-8477 / Meeting ID: [[Enter meeting ID]]
[[Enter meeting link]]
Please note the Zoom meeting may encounter technical disruptions, but in-person access and public comment will continue to be available in accordance with the Brown Act
To view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone visit: https://longbeach.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true
REGULAR AGENDA
1. 26-55921 Consider the timely written objections by ratepayers to the proposed water and sewer rate schedules for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the corresponding Long Beach Public Utilities Department’s responses, and make the determination to proceed with the Proposition 218 protest hearing pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 53759.1. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
1. 26-55921 Consider the timely written objections by ratepayers to the proposed water and sewer rate schedules for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the corresponding Long Beach Public Utilities Department’s responses, and make the determination to proceed with the Proposition 218 protest hearing pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 53759.1. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
HEARING
2. 26-55922 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record on the proposed increase to the City’s Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; receive public comment pursuant to Proposition 218; and, in the absence of a majority protest, conclude the public hearing. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-55922 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record on the proposed increase to the City’s Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; receive public comment pursuant to Proposition 218; and, in the absence of a majority protest, conclude the public hearing. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the Utilities Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes to make their comments unless extended by the Board.
I, Dynna Long, Executive Assistant to the Board, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available online at https://longbeach.gov/meetings. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or if you need the agenda provided in an alternate format, please call the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners Executive Assistant at (562) 570-2435 or (562) 570- 6626 (telecommunications for the deaf) by 12 noon, the day prior to the meeting.
Aug 27, 2026 Utilities Commission - Special Meeting Prop 218 Hearing
Utilities Commission In-Person Meeting
Members of the public have the option to email comments to commission@lbutilities.org
Comments may also be provided in the Zoom meeting using the raise hand function or by pressing *9 on your phone
Please Dial: (213) 338-8477 / Meeting ID: [[Enter meeting ID]]
[[Enter meeting link]]
Please note the Zoom meeting may encounter technical disruptions, but in-person access and public comment will continue to be available in accordance with the Brown Act
To view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone visit: https://longbeach.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true
REGULAR AGENDA
1. 26-55921 Consider the timely written objections by ratepayers to the proposed water and sewer rate schedules for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the corresponding Long Beach Public Utilities Department’s responses, and make the determination to proceed with the Proposition 218 protest hearing pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 53759.1. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
1. 26-55921 Consider the timely written objections by ratepayers to the proposed water and sewer rate schedules for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the corresponding Long Beach Public Utilities Department’s responses, and make the determination to proceed with the Proposition 218 protest hearing pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 53759.1. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
HEARING
2. 26-55922 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record on the proposed increase to the City’s Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; receive public comment pursuant to Proposition 218; and, in the absence of a majority protest, conclude the public hearing. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-55922 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record on the proposed increase to the City’s Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; receive public comment pursuant to Proposition 218; and, in the absence of a majority protest, conclude the public hearing. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the Utilities Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes to make their comments unless extended by the Board.
I, Dynna Long, Executive Assistant to the Board, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available online at https://longbeach.gov/meetings. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or if you need the agenda provided in an alternate format, please call the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners Executive Assistant at (562) 570-2435 or (562) 570- 6626 (telecommunications for the deaf) by 12 noon, the day prior to the meeting.
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