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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 5:22 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
Councilmembers Absent: Allen, Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Zendejas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Catherine A. Runne, vs. AMCORD INC., the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $2,450,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 36. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
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Karen Reside spoke; and submitted a handout.
Kash spoke; and submitted a handout.
Carolina Buhler spoke.
Kathleen Adams spoke.
1. 25-56917 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,400, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $500 to RDC-S111, Inc., DBA: Studio One Eleven, for costs related to project 25017 DTLB Design District;
2. $900 to Peer Education Community Center in support for AOC7’s Thanksgiving; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,400, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
2. 25-56918 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,500, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution of:
1. $5,500 to Belmont Shore Business Association for the 41st Belmont Shore Christmas Parade; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
3. 25-56942 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $998, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to Urban Reset Foundation for their 6th Annual Adopt a Family Drive on Saturday, November 22, 2025;
• $498 to The Gallos Inc. for providing food at the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association’s Fall Harvest Block Party on Saturday, October 11, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $998, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
4. 25-56944 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,598, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution of:
1. $500 to the Long Beach Firemen's Historical Society for an honorarium for the antique rig;
2. $1,098 to the Adaptive Freedom Foundation for the Waves of Ability:
Adaptive Sports and Wellness Fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,598, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
5. 25-56948 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $600, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $250 to California Families in Focus to support the 2025 Trans Pride Long Beach;
2. $250 to Wrigley Association to support their 2nd Annual Pumpkin Palooza;
3. $100 to Long Beach Latino Employees Organization Inc to support their LEO Churro 5k; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $600, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
6. 25-56953 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, 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 the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association in support of their annual “SantaCon” Event;
• $500 to the McBride High School Criminal Justice & Investigation Booster Club in support of their annual Trunk or Treat;
• $500 to The Little Lion Foundation to support the Whiskers in Wonderland Gala; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
7. 25-56898 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $80,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Mirian Chavez Pizano v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV00857.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
8. 25-56949 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, for legal services in the matter entitled Gregory Lee, et al., v. Amelco Corporation, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV29940.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
9. 25-56950 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP, for legal services in the matter entitled Alma Magana, v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV27094.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
10. 25-56951 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. 35934, with the firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, to continue representation of the City in the matter entitled Catherine A. Runne, et al., v. AMCORD INC., et al., Alameda Superior Court Case No. RG20061377.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
11. 25-56900 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 $150,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for John Fagan.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
12. 25-56902 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 $80,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Roy Robledo.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
13. 25-56901 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 $125,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Roderick Sykes.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
14. 25-56897 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
15. 25-56899 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, October 14 and October 21, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
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16. 25-56909 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 13, 2025 and November 3, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
17. 25-56910 Recommendation to adopt the revisions to the Department of Human Resources Records Retention Schedule and rescind the previously applicable Record Title for all City Manager departments using the title Personnel Files to ensure uniform compliance; and
Adopt revisions to the Office of the City Clerk and City Attorney Records Retention Schedules and rescind previously applicable Record Titles for said departments.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
18. 25-56856 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments including term extensions with the County of Los Angeles to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2024 State Homeland Security Program to enhance the capability of local agencies to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism, in an amount not to exceed $69,388, for the period of September 1, 2024, through May 31, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $69,388, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
19. 25-56852 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $248,625, for the Augmented Winter Shelter (AWS) for the period of November 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $248,625, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
20. 25-56853 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a data use agreement between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the California Department of Public Health, Office of Aids, for a period of 5 years. The agreement may be terminated by either party by providing a 30-day advance written notice. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
21. 25-56854 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an
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agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with LexisNexis, of Miamisburg, OH, for providing unlimited usage of the Accurint for Governmental Public Record investigation service that includes training and technical support, in a total annual amount not to exceed $2,500, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two additional five-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 Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
22. 25-56855 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-25-535 and award a contract to Empire Transportation, Inc., of Bellflower, CA, for providing transportation shuttle services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $375,000, 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 Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
23. 25-56857 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2022- 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Firefighters Association (FFA) to reflect revisions to FFA skill and other pays. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0150
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
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RES-25-0150 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
24. 25-56858 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedules effective August 9, 2025 and September 20, 2025. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0151
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
RES-25-0151 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
25. 25-56861 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the California State Library to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $12,600, for the Zip Books program, for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $12,600, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
26. 25-56862 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP24-453 and award a contract to Convergint Technologies, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to provide
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maintenance, repair, and support services for the security systems at the Long Beach Airport, in an annual amount of $502,961, authorize an annual 25 percent contingency in the amount of $125,740, for a total annual amount not to exceed $628,701, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three 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. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
27. 25-56863 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments with L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc., of Walnut Creek, California, for the purchase of fluorine-free foam, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, for a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on June 25, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $200,000, offset by Airport operating revenue. (District 5)
Enactment No: RES-25-0152
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
RES-25-0152 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
28. 25-56871 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for a
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sponsorship award in the amounts of $5,000, for Older Adults Culture and Environmental experiences, for the period of October 22, 2025, through October 24, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $5,000, offset by the sponsorship awards. (Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
29. 25-56870 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary subsequent amendments, with Michaels Stores, Inc., of Irving, TX, for arts, crafts, framing, and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Harford County Public Schools through OMNIA Partners Contract No. 20-SEH-20, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,000, until the Harford County Public Schools through OMNIA Partners Contract expires on March 31, 2027. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0153
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
RES-25-0153 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
30. 25-56866 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Delatorre Restaurant Group, LLC, dba Guisados, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1201 Redondo Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 2)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
31. 25-56865 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Brodard LB Incorporated, dba Brodard, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 6480 East Pacific Coast Highway, C-100. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
32. 25-56868 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Breezy’s LLC., dba Dairy Market by Breezy’s, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5450 Dairy Avenue. (District 8)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
33. 25-56864 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary
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documents with the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program, to file the annual equitable sharing report. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
34. 25-56867 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PD-25-605 and award contracts to Spectrum Polygraph Services, of Lynwood, CA; Truth Be Told Polygraph, of Brea, CA; and True Polygraph, of Upland, CA, to provide pre-employment polygraph services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
35. 25-56873 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-23-332 and award a contract to BBB-CA INC DBA Block by Block, California Block By Block, of Long Beach, CA, for clean services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $450,104, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three 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. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
36. 25-56874 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a quitclaim deed to release emergency access easement as offered for dedication on Parcel Map No. 11289, to Onni Marina Shores, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the owner of the property at 6500 East Pacific Coast Highway; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Exemption for this project. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lynnette Long spoke.
Renee Hernandez spoke.
Laura spoke.
Jennifer Harper spoke.
Chryselle Dombrowski spoke.
Rachel W. spoke.
Francesca Chaboya spoke.
Steven Smith spoke.
Aryss Williams spoke.
Kash spoke; and submitted a handout.
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REGULAR AGENDA
37. 25-56956 Recommendation to request City Manager to return within 45 days with a late-night public safety plan for the Belmont Shore commercial corridor that:
• Explores options for a temporary one-year moratorium on the operation of bars and alcohol-serving establishments in Belmont Shore after midnight; • Provides the feasibility and cost associated with re-establishing LBPD walking beats during high-traffic hours and re-activating the police sub- station in Belmont Shore;
• Implements additional DUI enforcement in Belmont Shore at regular intervals aligned with peak egress times of bar patrons; and • Enhances targeted late-night enforcement of nuisance issues, including public drinking and unauthorized vendor operations.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. No vote was taken on the motion.
A substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, as amended, to [1] direct City Manager to work with the City Attorney and businesses that sell alcohol and are open after midnight in Belmont Shore to establish formal operating requirements that increase safety and security, while ensuring there is a community engagement progress; [2] request City Manager to return within 45 days with a late-night public safety plan for the Belmont Shore commercial corridor that provides the feasibility and cost associated with re-establishing LBPD walking beats during high-traffic hours and re-activating the police sub- station in Belmont Shore, implements additional DUI enforcement in Belmont Shore at regular intervals aligned with peak egress times of bar patrons, and enhances targeted late-night enforcement of nuisance issues, including public drinking and unauthorized vendor operations; and [3] request City Manager return within 90 days with a report that looks at Citywide data driven hot spot analysis of violent crime, including smoke shops and liquor stores in addition to bars, and provides options to address the same, examines the feasibility and cost of LBPD walking beats citywide based on data, Examines options for enhanced enforcement of nuisance issues citywide based on crime data at peak hours with a citywide approach [not just late night enforcement because peak times in some parts of the City are different for nuisance issues, including public drinking and unauthorized vendor operations]. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Michael Anderson spoke.
Julie Dean spoke.
Brian Cochane spoke.
Jeff Cozart spoke.
Keith Mason spoke.
Valli O'Donnell spoke.
Katy Fahey spoke.
Steve spoke.
Nicky Clair spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Dorothy Kistler spoke.
Michele Simon spoke.
Ross Turner spoke.
Celeste Wilson spoke.
Darrel Burns spoke.
Heather Kern spoke.
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Kathleen Adams spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
Candice Fliedner spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
38. 25-56954 Recommendation to request City Council approval of proposed Order of Business changes to City Council meetings, as recommended by the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee;
Request City Council to direct City Manager and City Clerk to report back with implementation analysis on recommendations that need additional department research; and
Request City Council to direct City Manager and City Clerk to report back on implementation of Senate Bill 707.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. No vote was taken on the motion.
A substitute motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, that the item be laid over to the Tuesday, November 18, 2025, City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Keith Mason spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
39. 25-56859 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Long Beach Firefighters Association. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0154
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0154. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Sarah Green, Chief of Labor Relations, Human Resources, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Lamont Nguyen, President, Long Beach Firefighters Association, spoke.
40. 25-56860 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Long Beach Lifeguard Association. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0155
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0155. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Sarah Green, Chief of Labor Relations, Human Resources, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
41. 25-56869 Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Police Department 2024 Annual Military Equipment Use Report, conclude the public hearing, adopt the 2025 Military Equipment Special Order, and direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance formally adopting the 2025 Military Equipment Special Order as required by California Assembly Bill 481. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Kathleen Adams spoke.
42. 25-56876 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7232 and award a contract to DC Integrate, Inc., of City of Industry, CA for the Long Beach Police Department North Division HVAC Upgrade and Roof Repair in an amount of $2,202,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $440,400, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,642,400; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (District 8)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
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43. 25-56875 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Honeywell International, Inc., of Tempe, AZ, for energy solutions for battery storage on an as-needed basis, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) of Houston, Texas available through OMNIA Partners, a cooperative purchasing agency, in an annual amount of $2,000,000, with 10 percent contingency in the amount of $200,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $2,200,000, until the ESC Contract No. R221502 expires on June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for as long as the ESC contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0156
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0156. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
ORDINANCE
44. 25-56718 Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-25-0019
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-25-0019. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
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NEW BUSINESS
45. 25-56980 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2540, relating to the designation of the property located at 149 Siena Drive, as a historic landmark, 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 Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to 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: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
25-56981 Adopt resolution establishing a historic resources designation for the property located at 149 Siena Drive, as prescribed by Chapter 2.63 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to be recorded pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 27288.2 and Public Resources Code Section 5029.
Enactment No: RES-25-0157
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0157. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kash Patel spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
There was four Online Public Comments and five non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Uranga made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:28 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
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NOTE:
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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.