Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Long Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with low priority
Utilities logo trademark protection
The unified Long Beach Utilities logo — on trucks, uniforms, and event materials — is now protected via a federal trademark application. This guards against counterfeit use and fraud as the merged water, gas, and sewer department builds a single public identity.
Southern California Edison THUMS Islands facilities dispute
The city is in litigation with Southern California Edison over a PUC application that would require a customer-financed agreement for replacement electrical facilities serving the THUMS Islands. Who bears those costs is the core question.
Citywide digital timekeeping rollout
The city has launched phase one of the Upland digital time-entry system, replacing green paper time cards for thousands of employees, with more departments coming in the next few months.
Metropolitan Pure Water Project judicial streamlining support
The city sent a support letter for MWD's application to streamline legal challenges to the Pure Water Project's environmental review, which was approved by the Governor's Office in December.