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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 5:06 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, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Matthew Bunma, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 19, except for Item 15. 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. 25-56284 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
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Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation for their 2nd annual NICU Walk; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56256 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,250, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to the following:
1. Benai Boyd, for their performance during the 2nd Annual Long Beach ADA Day Celebration and Reception, in the amount of $250;
2. Katelyn Jo Banister, for their performance during the 2nd Annual Long Beach ADA Day Celebration and Reception, in the amount of $250;
3. Guadalupe “Lupita” Pineda, for their performance during the 2nd Annual Long Beach ADA Day Celebration and Reception, in the amount of $250;
4. William “Chris” Tan, for their performance during the 2nd Annual Long Beach ADA Day Celebration and Reception, in the amount of $250;
5. Long Beach 908 Marketing Services, LLC, in support of 908 Day in the City of Long Beach, in the amount of $250; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,250, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56257 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,900, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $250 to Wild West Women Inc. for their Third Annual Women's Fair;
2. $250 to Long Beach 908 Marketing Services, LLC to support the 908 Day;
3. $300 to the Long Beach City College Foundation for the Discover LBCC activation event on 2nd Street at Stroll, Sip, and Savor;
4. $350 to the Historical Society of Long Beach for their 29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour;
5. $500 to Camerata Singers of Long Beach for their Camerata Front Porch Concert;
6. $500 to Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic for Children for their 100th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration;
7. $750 to the Long Beach Restaurant Association for the 2025 LBRA Fundraiser - Cruisin' for a Cause; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,900, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56264 Recommendation to change the organization receiving payment of $500, as authorized in the August 5, 2025, approved action, from Homes for All to Right to the City Alliance; and
Change the organization receiving payment of $500, as authorized in the August 5, 2025 approved action, from MoveLA to Community Partners.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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
5. 25-56268 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,650, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for their Celebrate our Librarians Event on August 22, 2025;
• $1,000 Wild West Women, Inc. for the Third Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair on August 26, 2025;
• $600 to Stargazer Productions of Orange County, Inc. for musical services provided at the Bixby Park Bandshell Renovation; Ribbon Cutting on July 25, 2025;
• $250 to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their 60th Anniversary Gala “Cantata” on October 19, 2025;
• $2,500 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for their QFilm Festival from September 4 to September 7, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,650, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56269 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,777, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $500 to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach for their 32nd Annual Long Beach QFilm Festival;
2. $1,500 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation for their Grape Expectations Gala;
3. $1,000 to the Century Villages at Cabrillo in support of their Written in the Stars Gala;
4. $500 to CLUE in support of their Revolutionary Nonviolent Activism training;
5. $500 to Partners of Parks in support of their Sowing the Seed Gala 2025;
6. $777 to the Century Club for Long Beach in support of the Mayor‘s Golf
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Tournament; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,777, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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
7. 25-56272 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,800, 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:
• $1,000 to Long Beach Public Library Foundation to support their Grape Expectations Gala;
• $1,000 to California Conference for Equality and Justice to support their Humanitarian Awards Celebration;
• $750 to Partners of Parks to support their 40th Annual, ‘Sowing the Seeds Soiree’;
• $500 to Bel Canto Books to support their Liwanag Lit Fest; • $300 to Long Beach Camerata Singers to support their 60th Anniversary Gala “Canata”;
• $250 to Long Beach 908 Marketing Services, LLC to support their ”908 Day” event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,800, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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
8. 25-56250 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with
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Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $74,530 and also 2) separate authority to pay $26,245 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Stephen Barron.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56251 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $74,530 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Matthew Dougherty.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56252 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $100,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Songcheak Ier.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56253 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with
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Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $12,252.50, and also 2) separate authority to pay $64,380 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Armando Lara.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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
12. 25-56254 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $67,500, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Jaehyun Son, et al. v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV01327.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56259 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, August 12 and August 19, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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
14. 25-56258 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 11, 2025 and August 25, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor
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Uranga, 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
15. 25-56184 Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the Los Angeles County Auditor- Controller to include on the 2025-2026 County Secured Tax Roll an additional levy made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for Substandard Building Property in the amount not to exceed $7,189. (District 8)
Enactment No: RES-25-0117
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request City Manager to take a look into the fine structure and come back with ideas to strengthen it as it relates to nuisance properties and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0117. 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
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
16. 25-56261 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept funds in the amount of $30,000, from the John Mallinger Charitable Foundation to support Fire Department wellness and mental health initiatives; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Fire Department by $30,000, offset by donation revenue from John Mallinger Charitable Foundation. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The
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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. 25-56186 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including any necessary amendments, for a License Agreement with 5000 Spring LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, c/o Jamison Services, Inc., a California Corporation, for the short-term use of a portion of the parking structure located at 4901 Airport Plaza Drive, for the Long Beach Airport Festival of Flight; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for Release and Indemnification Agreements with any tenants of the Long Beach Airport, granting the City use of their ground service equipment, or other personal property, in connection with the Festival of Flight. (Districts 4, 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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. 25-56262 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Los Trompos Taqueria Incorporated, dba Los Trompos Taqueria, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 421 West Broadway, Suite C-521. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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
19. 25-56195 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to approve a third amendment to the Memoranda of Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority for the Watershed Management Programs for the Lower Los Angeles River, Los Cerritos Channel, and Lower San Gabriel River Watersheds, and to execute any other necessary documents in support of the amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, 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
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Kryssie Booth spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
RECOGNIZING LB PRIDE BOARD MEMBER WAYNE MANOUS
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Wayne Manous spoke.
CELEBRATING "908 DAY" IN LONG BEACH
Mayor Richardson spoke.
John Grossi spoke.
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
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20. 25-56187 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the departments of Public Works; Economic Development; Parks, Recreation and Marine; Library, Arts, and Culture; and Technology and Innovation. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
Rolando Cruz spoke.
Janet Hund spoke.
Allison Bruesehoff spoke.
Griselda Suarez spoke.
Jennifer Tafel spoke.
Fred Kushner spoke.
Maria R. spoke.
Skye Field spoke.
Irma Ferraira spoke.
Lou spoke.
Becky Dennison spoke.
Marc Davidson spoke.
Alan spoke.
Cat Santacruz spoke.
Fernando spoke.
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Cristal Nunez spoke.
Shannon Paaske spoke.
Denisse Tapia spoke.
Romeo Hebron spoke.
Paxcely Marquez spoke.
Megumi Nakazawa spoke.
Erik Garcia spoke; and submitted a handout.
Andre Donado spoke.
Josh De Leon spoke.
Ana Mendez spoke.
Michelle Romo spoke.
John Keisler spoke.
Maria Dolores Anguiano spoke.
Carla Truax spoke.
Gregory Johnson spoke.
Sean Reilly spoke.
Ahuitz Romo spoke.
Diana Norman spoke.
Cristian spoke.
Peter Enzminge spoke.
Charlie Nguyen spoke.
Maxwell Joy Moore spoke.
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Ariel Wilson spoke.
Jennifer Drolet spoke.
Austin Metoyer spoke.
Cass spoke.
Pau Abad spoke.
J. Jimenez spoke.
Jaz Tabar spoke.
Ana Murcia spoke.
Yssis Davis spoke.
Alma Castro spoke.
Zainab spoke.
Vivian Shimoyama spoke.
Bethania spoke.
Tim Roberts spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Joshua Hickman, Deputy Director, Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Stephen Scott, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Stephen Scott, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Chelsey Magallon, Public Affairs Officer, Economic Development, spoke.
Stephen Scott, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Stephen Scott, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Stephen Scott, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
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Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Stephen Scott, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Stephen Scott, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 9:26 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 9:36 PM.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library, Arts, and Culture, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library, Arts, and Culture, spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library, Arts, and Culture, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library, Arts, and Culture, spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library, Arts, and Culture, spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library, Arts, and Culture, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library, Arts, and Culture, spoke.
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Sharpe spoke; and submitted a handout.
Greggory Moore spoke.
LaVerne Duncan spoke; and submitted a handout.
Tasha Hunter spoke.
Megumi Nakazawa spoke.
Kathleen Adams spoke.
Shawntic Jordan spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
21. 25-56196 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with 1736 Family Crisis Center, of Los Angeles, CA; Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, of Los Angeles, CA; Goodwill, Southern Los Angeles County, of Long Beach, CA; Harbor Interfaith Services, Inc., of San Pedro, CA; Interval House, of Long Beach, CA; Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, of Orange, CA; Mental Health America of Los Angeles, of Long Beach, CA; PATH, of Los Angeles, CA; The Children’s Clinic ‘Serving Children and Their Families,’ of Long Beach, CA; and United States Veterans Initiative, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing operations and supportive services for the Continuum of Care funded programs that support adults, youth, and families with minor children experiencing homelessness in the City of Long Beach, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $7,662,008, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $10,842,557, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0118
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-
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25-0118. 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
22. 25-56197 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP-AP-23-287 and award a contract to Paradies - Long Beach II, LLC, of Atlanta, GA, for the operation of pre- security concessions located in the Meeters and Greeters Plaza and the Historic Terminal at Long Beach Airport, for a period of 14 years, and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32791 with Paradies Long Beach II, LLC, of Atlanta, GA, for the operation of post-security food and beverage concessions at the Long Beach Airport and Contract No. 32846 with Paradies Long Beach, LLC, of Atlanta, GA, for the operation of post-security gift/news/retail concessions at the Long Beach Airport, to extend the terms of the contracts through November 30, 2039. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, 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
23. 25-56198 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7213 and award a contract to K.F.Y. United Mechanical Contractors Inc. dba United Mechanical Contractors of Simi Valley, CA for the Multi Service Center Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project, in an amount of $1,858,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $371,600, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,229,600; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (District 1)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
ORDINANCE
24. 25-56260 Recommendation to declare ordinance to approve, confirm, and ratify Ordinance No. HD-25-2490 of the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach, which authorizes the Chief Executive Officer of the Long Beach Harbor Department to execute a Land Exchange Agreement between the City of Long Beach and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, for the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility Program, read and adopted as read. (District 7)
Enactment No: ORD-25-0016
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-25-0016. 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were one Online Public Comment and eight non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Flor De Maria Chavarria.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11:08 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in honor of Flor De Maria Chavarria.
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NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570- 6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.