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Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, 7th District
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:12 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, City Clerk Bureau Manager, Matthew Bunma, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 23, 28)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 23 and 28, except for Item 7. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
1. 25-56072 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,825, offset by the First Council District One-Time
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District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to following:
1. Jewels Production INC, in support of Queens on the Queen event, in the amount of $2,500;
2. Chase Arcangel-Chhem, for their youth performance during the 2nd Annual Long Beach ADA Day Celebration and Reception, in the amount of $250;
3. Michelle Elizabeth Arendt-Ekhoff, on behalf of the Craftsman Village Historic District Association, in the amount of $75; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,825, offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
2. 25-56073 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,800, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $300 to Long Beach Camerata Singers for their 60th Anniversary Gala on October 19, 2025;
2. $1,000 to Centro CHA for their National Night Out event and school supplies/backpack giveaway at Admiral Kidd Park on August 5, 2025;
3. $500 to Wild West Women, Inc. for the 3rd Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair on August 26, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,800, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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3. 25-56074 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $50,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to the Office of Special Events and Filming in support of the 2025 Westside Fest; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $50,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
4. 25-56075 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the following organizations:
• $5,000 to Long Beach City College Foundation to support the annual Discover LBCC Summer Concert;
• $1,000 to Arts Council for Long Beach to support their State of The Arts event;
• $1,000 to Friends of Long Beach Animals in support of their Gala and Benefit for the Animals;
• $500 to Long Beach Century Club to support their annual Mayor’s Trophy Golf Tournament; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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5. 25-56050 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 28, 2025 and August 4, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
6. 25-56006 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending and replacing Resolution No.
RES-21-0047 identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire Department’s responses to incidents outside of the jurisdiction when the City is compensated or reimbursed for such response. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0102
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0102 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
7. 25-56007 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc., a non-profit organization, of Vista, CA, to provide victim support services for the Fire Department in an annual amount not to exceed $25,000, for year one, and authorize a 3 percent annual cost increase for each subsequent year. The initial contract period would be two years and provide for an option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0103
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A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0103. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
8. 25-56001 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including changes to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding in an amount of $1,000,000, for Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), for a two-year period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. This would include the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group of the Health and Human Services Department by $1,000,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
9. 25-56002 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments or subcontracts, including to the award amount, with the California Department of Public Health to receive and expend additional grant funding in the amount of $250,000, for a revised total grant award of $1,250,000, for Hepatitis B virus prevention and control activities and to extend the contract term until December 31, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $250,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
10. 25-56003 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the terms, or changing the amount of the award with the California Highway Patrol, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $231,131, for the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention’s Greenlight Long Beach program to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in Long Beach for a 12-month period estimated to begin July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $231,131, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
11. 25-56004 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Affiliation Agreement, and any subsequent amendments, between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the Trustees of the California State University on behalf of California State University San Marcos to establish an unpaid student internship for academic credit and hands-on experience in public health and violence prevention. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
12. 25-56005 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including revisions to the award amount or term, with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $60,000, for transportation services for eligible Ryan White Program clients in Los Angeles County, for a three-year period from March 1, 2025, through February 29, 2028, with the option to extend the agreement for up to three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $60,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
13. 25-56008 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedules effective March 22, 2025, May 17, 2025, and June 28, 2025. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0104
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0104 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
14. 25-56014 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary documents including any necessary
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subsequent amendments, with BSN Sports LLC, of Dallas, TX, for providing athletic, physical education supplies, and team uniforms at facilities for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Houston, in a total annual amount not to exceed $90,000, until May 31, 2028, with the option to renew for three additional one year periods, so long as the City of Houston contract is in effect at the time of renewal, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0105
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0105 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
15. 25-56011 Recommendation to receive and file the application for Buen Provecho Long Beach Incorporated, dba Buen Provecho for a person-to-person and premise-to- premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 301 The Promenade North. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
16. 25-56009 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Lima 562, LLC., dba Lima Cebicheria Peruana for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3851 Atlantic Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
17. 25-56010 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Face Industries, LLC., dba Whale Face Beer for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2154 Pacific Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
18. 25-56012 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police equipment, supplies, and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Los Angeles, in a total annual amount not to exceed $500,000, until the City of Los Angeles contract’s expected expiration date of October 31, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Los Angeles contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0106
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0106 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
19. 25-56013 Recommendation to adopt resolution to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police uniforms and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, in a total annual amount not to exceed $500,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on March 25, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0107
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0107 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
20. 25-56018 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Regency Centers, L.P., property owner at 4600 East Pacific Coast Highway, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Notice of Exemption CE-25-027. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
21. 25-56015 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, a California limited liability company, property owner at 955 East Anaheim Street for utility purposes; and
Accept CEQA Exemption CE-18-155. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
22. 25-56016 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, property owner at 1320 Atlantic Avenue, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Notice of Exemption CE-18-156. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
23. 25-56017 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Plaza De Cabrillo, L.P., a California limited partnership and the owner of the property 2111 West Williams Street, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Categorical Exemption Number CE-22-155 prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (District 7)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
28. 25-56020 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Motorola Solutions, Inc., of Chicago, IL, for the purchase of equipment related to a conventional analog radio system upgrade in a total amount not to exceed $1,172,026, for a period of two years, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a conventional analog radio system upgrade, payable over a ten-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0108
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0108 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CLASS OF 2025
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Margaret Madden, Neighborhood Improvement Officer, Community Development, spoke.
Amy Bauer spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
KEY TO THE CITY
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Brenda McDowell spoke.
William “Jack” McDowell spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Jane Conoley spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Robert Luna spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Lonnie Jordan spoke.
Harold Brown spoke.
Jerry spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 6:03 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 6:09 PM.
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This presentation was withdrawn.
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
24. 25-56027 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the departments of Police and Fire. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
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Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Josh De Leon spoke.
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Denisse spoke.
Ana Murcia spoke.
Daniela Suarez spoke.
HEARING
25. 25-56023 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and consider two third-party appeals from Benjamin Harris for Los Angeles Waterkeeper (APL25-004) and Sunjana Supekar with Carstens, Black & Minteer LLP for the Riverpark Coalition (APL25-005);
Adopt resolution certifying the InSite Self Storage Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR-02-23, State Clearinghouse [SCH] Number 2023060250), making findings of fact related thereto and approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP);
Enactment No: RES-25-0109
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0109. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 1 Kerr
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Erin Weesner-McKinley, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Cuentin Jackson, Planner, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Sunjana Supekar, Appellant, Riverpark Coalition, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Benjamin Harris, Appellant, Waterkeepers, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Brian Sorrensen, Applicant, Insite, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Lindsay Tabian, Applicant, Insite; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Sunjana Supekar, Appellant, Riverpark Coalition, spoke.
Benjamin Harris, Appellant, Waterkeepers, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Lindsay Tabian, Applicant, Insite, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Dave Hall spoke.
Leslie Garretson spoke.
David Pulttzer spoke.
Charity Castro spoke.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Renee Lawler spoke.
Corliss Lee spoke.
Lynette Fuency spoke.
Mike Laquatra spoke.
Jayson Baiz spoke.
Eddie Rivera spoke.
Kamipeli Piuleini spoke.
Tory Jaimez spoke.
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Jose Garcia spoke.
Elena T. spoke.
Susan Nantais spoke.
David Deprent spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Erin Weesner-McKinley, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Erin Weesner-McKinley, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Erin Weesner-McKinley, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Cuentin Jackson, Planner, Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Erin Weesner-McKinley, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
25-56024 Adopt resolution approving a General Plan Map Amendment (GPA24-002), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to change land use PlaceType from Neo-Industrial (NI)/40 feet to Community Commercial (CC)/5 stories, 50 feet PlaceType;
a. Amend Map LU-7 (PlaceTypes) to convert the project site from NI to CC PlaceType;
b. Amend Map LU-8 (Heights) to increase the project’s height allowance from 40 feet to 5 stories, 50 feet;
c. Amend Map LU-14 (CC PlaceType) to include the project site; Amend Map LU-16 (NI PlaceType) to exclude the project site;
d. Amend Map LU-20 (Major Areas of Change) to change the project site’s “Area of Change Description” from “2-Convert to Neo-Industrial” to “4-Transition from Industrial to Commercial Uses” and convert the color coding from NI to CC; and
e. Amend Map LU-23 (Bixby Knolls) to convert the project site from NI to CC.
Enactment No: RES-25-0110
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0110. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 1 Kerr
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
25-56025 Adopt ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA24-002) to Section
21.39.030 of the Zoning Regulations in the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to allow the Commercial Storage (CS) Zoning District to utilize height overlays pursuant to Chapter 21.39 of the Zoning Regulations, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve
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recommendation and declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 1 Kerr
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
25-56026 Adopt ordinance approving a Zoning Map Change (ZCHG24-004) request, and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the zoning designation from Light Industrial (IL) to CS, which also includes a high-rise overlay designation of fifty feet/5 stories (HR-50/5) in height, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
Deny the appeals and uphold the Planning Commission’s conditional approval of Site Plan Review (SPR24-054), and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval thereto, for site grading and the construction of a four-story (44 feet in height), 206,756 square foot self-storage facility with approximately 1,681 self- storage units, with an ancillary lobby, leasing office and restrooms, 551 space covered recreational vehicle storage lot, 27 standard automobile stalls, five Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking stalls, on-site landscaping, and a 1,450 square foot private outdoor car wash for exclusive use of storage facility and recreational vehicle tenants at a 13.95 acre site located at 3701 Pacific Place in the Light Industrial (IL) Zoning District (pending approval of a zone change to CS Zoning District); and
Deny the appeals and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permits (CUP24-010) and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval thereto, to allow the operation of the self-storage facility, recreational vehicle storage, and private outdoor car wash in the CS Zoning District located at 3701 Pacific Place. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve
recommendation and declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 1 Kerr
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
26. 25-56021 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and determine that the amendments to the Long Beach Buildings Standards Code are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply, and that the Project is further exempt pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as the actions will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts (CE25-083);
Adopt resolution making express findings and determinations relating to the adoption of more restrictive code provisions where appropriate;
Enactment No: RES-25-0111
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0111. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Gregory Bowser, Structural Engineer, Communnity Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
25-56022 Declare ordinance amending Sections 18.40.820, 18.40.830, 18.41.300, and
18.41.310 of the Long Beach Municipal Code relating to enhanced drowning prevention measures for private swimming pools, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by
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Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
25-56065 Declare ordinance amending Sections 18.40.275, 18.41.280 and 18.41.290 of the Long Beach Municipal Code relating to design requirements considering future sea-level for buildings in coastal flood hazard areas, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
25-56066 Declare ordinance amending Section 18.79.020 of the Long Beach Municipal Code relating to clarifying requirements for subgrade electrical work in areas with potential methane gas, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Corliss Lee spoke.
Christopher Welch spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
27. 25-56080 Recommendation to strengthen the Long Beach’s Values Act and reaffirm the City’s commitment to protecting families, uplifting dignity, and honoring the contributions of Long Beach’s diverse immigrant communities with the immediate adoption of the policy recommendations and actions set forth in this City Council Letter and in accordance with the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget recommendations.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Alanah Grant, Equity Officer, City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Paul Barragan Monge, Policy Director, Office of Mayor Rex Richardson, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Kiki Lizarraga spoke.
Mia Hernandez spoke.
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Sam Waldoch spoke.
Maribel Cruz spoke.
Gaby Hernandez spoke.
Fernando Acevedo spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Veronica Valdovinos spoke.
Maria spoke.
Carlos Villicana spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Nicholas Masero, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Alanah Grant, Equity Officer, City Manager, spoke.
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
ORDINANCE
29. 25-56047 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 10 in the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 32.110 relating to the Preferential Parking District “U”, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-25-0009
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-25-0009. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
30. 25-56049 Recommendation to declare ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter
5.93, relating to establishing staffing requirements for self-service checkout stations at grocery and drug stores to advance public safety and prevent retail theft, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-25-0010
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No.
ORD-25-0010. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
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Ricks-Oddie
No: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dave Shukla spoke.
There were five Online Public Comments and three non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:26 AM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting.
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NOTE:
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