MURCHISON CONSULTING
MURCHISON CONSULTING
2023
Mike was successful in getting Long Beach City Council to agree to the cities first ever two-day concert located at Marine xxx . The two-day event featured country artists Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Brooks and Dunn and many more. The event brought 18,000 people per day and xxx
2022
Long Beach City Council approved the development of 226 residential units in the 7th council district.
2022
The River Park development will include 74 two-story single-family homes, 99 two-story row townhomes and 53 carriage townhomes. A dozen of the units will be reserved for very-low income buyers.
Murchison Consulting was able to secure a 4-1 vote in favor of this project.
2022
Worked with the City of Long Beach Development Service Department in order to gain approvals to add new signage on the Landmark Square Building in downtown Long Beach for Zwift. Approvals were voted on April 1, 2022.
2022
Obtained a CUP approval from the City of Costa Mesa Planning Commission on a 7-0 vote to open a retail shop in the city of Costa Mesa.
2021-2022
This project was approved May 1, 2022 to allow the RV Storage Facility to be built.
2021
Worked with the City of Long Beach to provide logistical support to insure that sensible standards are upheld with micromobility.
2021
We were most recently successful in assisting with obtaining approvals for a retail store in Wildomar, CA.
2021
Murchison Consulting was successful in avoiding rent control in the City of Calabasas by a 5-0 city council vote, for this very prestigious mobile home park.
2021
Working with Kardent Design to update the oil standards for abandoned oil wells for development purposes in the City of Long Beach. LB City Council voted to approve the new oil standards on June 1, 2021. These standards will allow for responsible development while reducing costs to the land owners. Salvation Army was able to build the soccer field knowing the abandoned and contaminated wells are now capped and safe.
2021
Kilroy Realty and Murchison Consulting were successful in quickly obtaining tenant improvement permits through the Development Services Department, for seven different tenants. This success is very unique given the current climate within the Planning & Building Department.
2021
Assisting this local hotel and it's contractors with obtaining the necessary building permits for the remodel of over 200 guest rooms. Specifically worked with Development Services Department and Long Beach Water Department to ensure a smooth renovation of the hotel.
December 2020
Murchison Consulting assisted to retain their existing contract with LB City College which allows them to do two events per month. The SWAP meet events at Veterans Stadium are for bicycle and motorcycle enthusiasts.
2020
The Long Beach City Council, working in partnership with Verizon, is providing 5G cell towers throughout the City of Long Beach.
2020
176-unit Condo project located at East Victoria Avenue and South Central Avenue in the City of Carson.
Success for everyone involved!
2019
After almost 16 months working with Axon and the City of Long Beach on a pilot program, the Council voted to allow Axon to be the provider of Officer Worn Body Cams.https://lbbusinessjournal.com/chief-of-police-recommends-full-deployment-of-lbpd-body-cameras
2020
We assisted in drafting two new agenda items to benefit rental property owners.
1. April 14, 2020
The CIty Council voted 9-0 to temporarily suspend the PHRIP (Proactive Rental HousingInspection Program) inspection program and the collection of fees.
2. April 21, 2020 The emergency rental assistance program agenda item was passed 9-0. This item provides temporary funding to tenants who must use it to pay their contractual rental obligations.
2018
Supported the various, sensitive issues surrounding a new Chick-fil-A located at 3290 Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach. We had to work with challenges such as abandoned oil wells, parking and design concerns. Once we addressed those issues, we were able to gain approval through the Planning Commission and City Council to open the retail store.
The Hideaway http://www.thehideawaylbc.com/
Portuguese Bend Distilling https://portuguesebenddistilling.com/
The 908 Restaurant https://www.the908restaurant.com/
Roundin 3rd (expansion) http://www.roundin3rd.com
2018
Murchison Consulting was part of one of the biggest wins in California Coastal Commission history. On December 13, 2018, after 9 hours of testimony, our client, Beach Oil Minerals was awarded a coastal development permit for new oil production and wetlands restoration in Long Beach. This was one of the longest (almost 5 years) and most contentious wins ever involving private property in Long Beach. We were proud to be involved from day one, in assisting with entitlements, community outreach and advocacy to the City Council and CA Coastal Commission.
https://www.presstelegram.com/2018/01/17/long-beach-oks-plan-to-add-up-to-120-new-oil-wells-in-exchange-for-wetlands-restoration
2018
Murchison Consulting was successful in the defeat of the Rent Control Petition (July 2018) and the repeal of Costa-Hawkins (November 2018).
2018
Awarded additional parking spaces for the proposed Atlantic Parking Plaza development.
http://longbeach.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=5871577&GUID=F7A0A677-2708-4B64-9517-5FDA27F93561
2018
We were successful at blocking the Rent Control Advocates for collecting the necessary signatures needed to place the Ordinance on the November 2018 ballot.
2018
Ross Aviation received a unanimous approval from the Long Beach City Council to extend their current aviation lease along with being awarded new airport property at the airport. This project took 9 months to come to fruition, but it allows Ross to further develop its presence at the Long Beach Airport and maintain their aviation presence.
https://lbbusinessjournal.com/city-council-approves-airport-lease-with-ross-aviation
2018
City Council approved a 16-year lease extension for Catalina Landing. Catalina Landing is located at 310-340 Golden Shore Avenue in Downtown Long Beach. The property includes four office buildings, a parking structure, and an enclosed boat basin and landing facility adjacent to the office buildings.
2018
We were successful in getting Axon awarded the Pilot Project for body cameras on Police Officers in Long Beach. We are continuing to work hard with the City on full implementation in order to keep our Police Officers safe.
2017
Worked with MacQuarie on a lease extension.
2022
The City awarded the IndyCar Series race, which is held on a street circuit in Long Beach, an additional five year contract to keep the race in Long Beach.
December 2017
The City awarded the IndyCar Series race, which is held on a street circuit in Long Beach, an additional five year contract to keep the race in Long Beach.
November 2015
Approval for 131 new homes, being built on 11 acres at the former Boy Scouts Property in the 8th District.
2021
Murchison Consulting will be at the first in-person (since March 2019 due to Covid), council meeting this Tuesday night to represent SPOA and work towards a mutually agreed upon solution. Many Landlords have not collected rent in over a year, although they still have to pay their mortgages, property taxes, insurance, and costs associated with managing their properties.
Mike's position on deferred rent owed is, “If the federal government and the state really wanted to give 100% of rent to the landlords, they’d get rid of the strings and have the landlords apply for the relief,” Murchison said.
SPOA has taken the position of opposing any water or sewer rate increases in Long Beach, CA due to the impact on rental housing providers who are already suffering from financial impacts due to deferred rent owed.
https://lbpost.com/news/long-beach-leaders-likely-to-impose-a-freeze-on-evictions-for-remodels
Fall 2021
Supporting the efforts of the Ownership Team to extend their lease with the City in an effort to continue to improve and satisfy their retail tourist attraction. City Council is anticipated to vote on extending the lease in Fall of 2021.
2021 -2022
Continuing to assisting Synergy with the sale of the mitigation credits to the Port of Long Beach which will allow for the immediate restoration of the Los Cerritos Wetlands. It is anticipated for a successful vote by July 2022.
2022
This success will lead to the development of the largest and tallest hotel in Long Beach history. Proposed location 100 East Ocean Blvd. 430 room hotel with 34 stories. PSA extension got approved on June 15, 2021. It is anticipated the developer will break ground in mid 2022.
Acquisition Companies
Aviation
Cannabis Retail & Special Events
Digital Sign Industry
Energy
Law Firms
Municipal Government
Real Estate Development
Rental Property Owners
Property Management Companies
Restaurants & Hospitality
Technology
Transportation
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