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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 5:11 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Thrash-Ntuk
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Atoy Wilson, Deputy City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, City Clerk Bureau Manager, Karen Baldwin, Senior City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Atoy Wilson, Deputy City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Nicholas Lee Bridwell vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $200,000; in the matter of Ismael Chavez vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $325,000; in the matter of Malinda Susanne Cornel vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $150,000; and in the matter of Miguel Vargas vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $550,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 13, except for Items 4, 7, and 8. The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
1. 25-56754 Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section
2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
2. 25-56749 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,776, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $377 to Partners of Parks to cover fiscal agent fees associated with the grant received for the ABNA and Friends Annual Halloween Festival at Bixby Park on October 26, 2025;
• $500 to William Grisolia for the New Blues Festival held on August 24, 2025;
• $495 to Long Beach Unified School District for Burbank Elementary's trunk- or-treat event on October 25, 2025;
• $2,000 to California Families in Focus for the 5th Annual Trans Pride on October 19, 2025;
• $3,404 to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. for costs associated with the LGBTQ+ Community Pride Planning and Outreach Meeting; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,776, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
3. 25-56759 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,250, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $250 to the Long Beach Latino Employees Organization for the 5th Annual 5K Churro Run;
2. $2,000 to the Long Beach Unified District for Bryant Elementary School’s Fall Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
4. 25-56761 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to Long Beach Blues Society, in the amount of $2,500;
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $5,356, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $2,056 to The Queen Mary, for costs related to District One Community District Days;
2. $500 to Centro CHA Inc., in support of their Hispanic Heritage Month Event;
3. $150 to Long Beach Latino Employees Organization, in support of their 5th annual LEO Churro 5k;
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4. $150 to Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of Be Proud! Fest 2025;
5. $1,500 to Carole Sergy, in support of Beautify Pine;
6. $500 to Community Partners, in support of Organized Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment’s (ÓRALE) immigrant relief efforts;
7. $500 to Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their Día de Los Muertos celebration event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,356, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Michael G. spoke.
5. 25-56751 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
6. 25-56750 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 6, 2025 and October 13, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
7. 25-56709 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the United States Capitol Police, to coordinate Long Beach Police Department protective services at permitted special events in the City of Long Beach and determine reimbursable staffing costs, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
8. 25-56710 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ CM-24-381 and award a contract to NOMMO Cultural Strategies LLC, of Los Angeles, California, for providing museum curation services for the Long Beach Hip-Hop Exhibit, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
9. 25-56707 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $898,687, awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to accept and utilize these funds for eligible activities; and
Increase appropriations in the Housing Development Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $898,687, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0147
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0147 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
10. 25-56708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35230 with Impact Sciences, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement services, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency based off the increase in the amount of $40,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $490,000, and extend the term of the contract to March 5, 2026, with the option to renew for three additional six-month periods. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
11. 25-56711 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Prudential Overall Supply (Prudential), of Carson, CA, for providing uniform rental and laundering, shop towels, and other related services on an as-needed basis, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, in an annual amount of $400,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $40,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $440,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on August 31, 2026, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0148
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0148 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
12. 25-56712 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-24-520 and award contract to KAI Partners, Inc., Roseville, CA, for assisting the Human Resources Department (HR) with the formal requirements gathering and business process reengineering (BPR) of the employee preboarding and onboarding experience, and employee relations management, in a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one- year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
13. 25-56713 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36994 with PGAL, Inc., of Houston, TX, for planning and design engineering services for the Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project at the Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $850,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $3,124,970; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $850,000, offset by Airport grant revenues and Airport funds available. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
CSULB NCAA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Bobby Smitheran, Director of Athletics, California State University of Long Beach, spoke.
Alan Knight, Men’s Volleyball Head Coach, California State University of Long Beach, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY – OCTOBER 28TH
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Lamont Nguyen, President, Long Beach Firefighters Association, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
HEARING
14. 25-56718 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and declare ordinance adopting and amending the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code by amending and restating Title 18 of the Long Beach Municipal Code in its entirety, 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 Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and declare ordinance adopting and amending the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code by amending and restating Title 18 of the Long Beach Municipal Code in its entirety, read for 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: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Saro, Thrash-Ntuk
25-56719 Adopt resolution making express findings and determinations relating to the adoption of more restrictive code provisions where appropriate; and
Determine that these actions (the “Project”) 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 Project will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts (CE25-101). (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0149
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
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seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0149. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Saro, Thrash-Ntuk
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to determine that these actions (the “Project”) 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 Project will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts (CE25-101). The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Saro, Thrash-Ntuk
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Truong Huynh, Deputy Director, Community Development, spoke.
Gregory Bowser, Senior Structural Engineer, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
15. 25-56720 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to LB Beadel Three, LLC DBA The Hare 1800 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended,
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to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to LB Beadel Three, LLC DBA The Hare 1800 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802; and request City Manager to work with the Owner on additional hours and return to the City Council with any amendment to the Entertainment Permit. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Tara Mortenson, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Pamela Beadel, Applicant, spoke.
Paul Munoz spoke.
Melissa Almeraz spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steven Acosta spoke.
Lillian Parker spoke; and submitted a handout.
Moses Alarcon spoke.
Dr. Lydia Hollie spoke; and submitted a handout.
Kelvin Anderson spoke.
Anthony Bryson spoke; and submitted a handout.
Anna Peckinpah spoke.
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Re Prado spoke.
Rev. Budi Wardhana spoke.
Lauren Faith Niro spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
16. 25-56756 Recommendation to request City Council take an official position in support of the California Proposition 50 Election Rigging Response Act.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 1 Supernaw
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Megan Ignacio spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
17. 25-56758 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with all appropriate departments including City Attorney’s Office, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Police Department, Fire Department, and Los Angeles County Department
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of Public Works (or other necessary party in LA County jurisdiction) to develop a public safety initiative and amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code which would provide local safety regulations related to e-bike usage within the city’s public right-of-ways and the Los Angeles County river paths along the Long Beach city limits;
This initiative is to outline clear operating rules which should include, but not be limited to:
• Designated permissible and prohibited areas for e-bike use; • Speed limits;
• Prohibition of unsafe riding behaviors such as operating an e-bike under the influence, multiple passengers, towing onto other vehicles, “flocking”, riding against the flow of traffic and/or in between vehicles; • Helmet use;
• Age limits;
• Safety trainings and public education programs to promote the safe use, maintenance, and storage of e-bikes;
• Balanced enforcement tools and penalties; and
Request City Manager return to City Council within 90 days with a memo and a staff presentation on recommendations for the proposed initiative to further deliberate and reach a consensus on e-bike safety regulations for City Attorney’s office to codify.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
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Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
18. 25-56715 Recommendation to receive and file the Alamitos Beach Parking Study. (District 2)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Thrash-Ntuk
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
19. 25-56716 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to designate the property located at 149 Siena Drive (HLM25-01) as a Historic Landmark building; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Mills Act historic property contracts with property owners of 13 historic properties: 149 Siena Drive, 210 East Ocean Boulevard, 256 Lindero Avenue, 304 and 306 Molino Avenue, 622 and 624 Orizaba Avenue, 807 Ohio Avenue, 2070 Eucalyptus Avenue, 2715 East 3rd
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Street, 3014 East 2nd Street, 3361 and 3363 East 1st Street, 3543 Myrtle Avenue, 3727 Gundry Avenue, and 3917 Long Beach Boulevard. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Thrash-Ntuk
LM spoke.
20. 25-56717 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37404 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37337 with Ascent, of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37247 with City Fabrick, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37263 with Environmental Science Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37248 with Eyestone Environmental, LLC, of El Segundo, CA; Contract No. 37305 with Gruen Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37236 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37336 with HR&A Advisors, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37349 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37399 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Orange, CA; Contract No. 37237 with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 3726237262 with LSA Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37302 with Michael Baker International, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37350 with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., of Riverside, CA; Contract No. 37259 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37419 with Psomas, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37235 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., of Ventura, CA; Contract No. 37275 with RRM Design Group, of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 37246 with T&B Planning, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37238 with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; and Contract No. 37245 with Willdan Engineering, of City of Industry, CA, for providing on-call environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement consulting services to add funds for an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $5,800,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Thrash-Ntuk
21. 25-56714 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP 23-325 and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Ground Lease with LGB Development LLC dba Sky Harbour LLC, of White Plains, NY, a Delaware limited liability company, for City-owned property at Long Beach Airport. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Juan Lopez-Rios, Deputy Director, Long Beach Airport, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Justin Ignacio, Representative of the Applicant, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Juan Lopez-Rios, Deputy Director, Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Justin Ignacio, Representative of the Applicant, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
22. 25-56760 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Public Works Department regarding the Organics Collection Program. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Anthony Holmes spoke.
Alexandra Escobar spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Acting Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy and Enrivonmental Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Acting Director of Public Works, spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy and Enrivonmental Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Destinee Allen spoke.
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Aisha Reyes spoke; and submitted a handout.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Dr. Kridikel TruthBey spoke.
There was one Online Public Comment and no non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Duggan requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Suzie Sherlock.
Vice Mayor Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Lorna Escuza.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:20 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Suzie Sherlock and Lorna Escuza.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
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.