Leaders will discuss three charter amendments that could be added to the November ballot: A consolidation of the city's utilities, aligning election cycles permanently with the state, and changing the way the police oversight is conducted in the city.
Long Beach's 1st City Council district has a long history of low voter turnout, but the redistricting process injected a new wealthier and politically engaged voting block, which could determine who wins the seat.
An analysis suggested the tax could add $20 million or more to the city's general fund, but a new state law that bars any new oil taxes in Long Beach would likely lead to a legal battle if it passed.