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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.

Public comments (28)

SupportiveMaria HortonJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a grocery worker regarding the heavy workload of monitoring multiple self-checkout stations.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:48:01 →
OpposedDavid LuneyJan 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Sprouts in opposition to the self-checkout staffing mandate.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:50:00 →
SupportiveBrian BaxleyJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a union representative supporting retail workers and safer staffing levels.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:51:20 →
OpposedBill BrewerJan 20, 2026

Expressed concern from Sprouts regarding employee burden and customer convenience.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:53:53 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a grocery worker on the stress and long lines caused by understaffed checkouts.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:54:22 →
OpposedTiia AlcazarJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a Sprouts store manager opposing the self-checkout restrictions.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:55:35 →
SupportiveVictor RomeroJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a union member supporting staffing standards to prevent understaffing.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:56:35 →
OpposedKevin PrayerJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a Ralphs store operator in Long Beach sharing operational experience under their ordinance.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:58:48 →
SupportiveTom MorenoJan 20, 2026

Shared experiences of customer frustration and retail challenges at Albertsons.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:00:55 →
OpposedAaron TarverJan 20, 2026

Expressed concern that restrictions would drive customers to neighboring cities.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:03:29 →
SupportiveMatt WaltersJan 20, 2026

Supported the ordinance, noting compliance is achievable based on observations in Long Beach.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:04:40 →
OpposedTina CreioJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a Ralphs district manager opposing the ordinance and highlighting existing CBA provisions.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:07:16 →
SupportiveLinda MoneyJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a Ralphs employee supporting the ordinance for reduced stress and better senior assistance.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:09:35 →
OpposedRon FossJan 20, 2026

Spoke as asset protection director for Albertsons/Vons noting self-checkout does not drive retail theft.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:11:48 →
SupportiveCarlos CamachoJan 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Orange County Labor Federation supporting worker protections against automation.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:14:25 →
OpposedDan GravesJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a Vons store director opposing the ordinance and emphasizing customer convenience.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:16:16 →
SupportiveAutumn OvertonJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a faith-rooted organizer supporting dignified workplaces and the self-checkout ordinance.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:19:11 →
OpposedJohn CefJan 20, 2026

Spoke as a Vons store director opposing the ordinance as unnecessary and harmful to local business.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:22:02 →
SupportiveMatt BellJan 20, 2026

Spoke as president of UFCW Local 324 supporting the ordinance and citing positive results in Long Beach.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:24:38 →
OpposedDavid HaithcockJan 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce in opposition to the self-checkout ordinance.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:45:00 →
SupportiveDerek SmithJan 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of UFCW Local 324 in support of the grocery self-checkout staffing ordinance.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 2:42:30 →
OpposedTJ BurkleJan 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Ralphs opposing the ordinance and pointing to existing collective bargaining agreements.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:28:00 →
OpposedCourtney CarranzaJan 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions opposing the ordinance as a self-checkout ban.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:31:01 →
OpposedTim JamesJan 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the California Grocers Association opposing the ordinance's private right of action.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:35:02 →
OpposedSue LesterJan 20, 2026

Expressed consumer preference for self-checkout and opposed government overreach.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:37:26 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentJan 20, 2026

Expressed opposition to government dictating private business operations.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:40:37 →
OpposedRyan AllainJan 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the California Retailers Association opposing staffing ratios and store redesign mandates.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:43:04 →
NeutralCynthia McDonaldJan 20, 2026

Shared consumer checkout experiences and a preference for farmers markets.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY* — January 20, 2026 · 3:46:19 →