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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 5:39 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Supernaw, Uranga
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.
Councilwoman Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Fred Fuster vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $125,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 20, except for Item 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
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1. 25-57092 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 December 23, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
2. 25-57080 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to the Long Beach Realtist Association for their “Together We Give:
Thanksgiving Community Giveaway” on Sunday, November 16, 2025; • $500 to the Long Beach Symphony Association for the 27th Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic on Monday, December 8, 2025; • $1,000 to One Step Away for the “It’s a Drag to Give” fundraiser on Saturday, December 6, 2025; 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 Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
3. 25-57107 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,450, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $200 to the PTA California Congress of Naples Bayside Academy PTA for the Naples Jog-A-Thon;
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2. $250 to Prism Boutique for the 4th & Termino Shop Local Event;
3. $1,000 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,450, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
4. 25-57082 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 $50,170, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Mario Aiello.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
5. 25-57083 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit three Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $6,960, 2) separate authority to pay $21,895, and 3) separate authority to pay $36,177.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Reginald Vega.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
6. 25-57094 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, November 11 and November 18, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
7. 25-57095 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between November 10, 2025 and November 24, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
8. 25-57053 Recommendation to authorize the Community Development Department to process a refund totaling $55,134, to 400 Oceangate, LLC, for a project located at 400 Oceangate. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
9. 25-57062 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36773 with Diamond Environmental Services LP, of San Marcos, CA, for furnishing and delivering chemical toilets and
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related products, to increase the annual contract amount by $85,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $97,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $582,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
10. 25-57063 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36959 with Industrial Safety Shoe Company, of Santa Ana, CA, for purchasing safety shoes and supplies for the City of Long Beach employees, to increase the contract amount by $40,000, for an annual contract amount of $220,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $44,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $264,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
11. 25-57061 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for Agreement No. C25706001, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, approving the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) to provide instructor(s) and jointly conduct boating safety and boating law enforcement training with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) through August 31, 2027, for an agreement amount not to exceed $10,000; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Fire Department by $10,000, offset by reimbursement funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Gonzalo Medina, Marine Safety Chief, Fire Department, spoke.
12. 25-57064 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute affiliation agreements with the entities listed below, and any subsequent amendments, for student field placement, internship, and preceptor with the City. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
13. 25-57065 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement number 25-10470, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) services for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $540,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
14. 25-57066 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Andrade-Mikhail, dba Andrade’s Café by the Bay, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 76 ½ 62nd Place, 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 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
15. 25-57069 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sekhon, LLC, dba Long Beach Liquor & Market for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3397 Atlantic Avenue, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
16. 25-57067 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37462 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police equipment and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $700,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
17. 25-57068 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37463 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police uniforms and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $400,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
18. 25-57070 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create two parcels located in the R-1-N zoning district at 300 61st Street have been met; approve the final map for Parcel No. 83933; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept Notice of Exemption, Number 24-041. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
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19. 25-57071 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with K3DES, LLC, of Houston, TX, to complete work on the Payment Card Industry Compliance Project, in a total amount not to exceed $360,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods with an annual amount not to exceed $100,000, during the renewal period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0165
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0165 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
20. 25-57072 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35182 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC, of Loomis, CA, to provide as-needed professional and technical services related to the ongoing support of the City’s current permitting and licensing system, to increase the contract authority by $150,000, for a revised total contract authority not to exceed $1,050,000, and to extend the terms of the contract for an additional one-year period through March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Nazanin Amani spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sonia Khalil spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Renee Hernandez spoke.
Laura spoke.
Robert Vaughan spoke.
Paras Kevi spoke.
Jenifer spoke.
Carrie Webster spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
21. 25-57099 Recommendation to request City Manager, Police Department, Economic Development and Opportunity, Health and Human Services, and Financial Management to explore strategies to support businesses and residential areas adjacent to business/entertainment corridors affected by crime and quality of life issues, and return to Council with a report in 90 days. The report should include the following components:
• An update on Health Department and CARE Court coordination that provides an overview of mental health response efforts, service referrals, and how CARE Court petitions are integrated into enforcement efforts for chronically ill individuals refusing services;
• A plan to establish metrics and regularly published progress reports detailing enforcement activity and safety improvements in each identified
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corridor to improve public accountability;
• An update on City actions taken following the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision and the memorandum issued on May 15, 2025. This should include recommendations for future potential actions; and
• A feasibility study on allocating additional funds to support increased LBPD visibility and Quality-of-Life officers for a term determined by the City Manager.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to report back with a full presentation to Council and a timeline to address the issues/ideas being presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
Celeste Wilson spoke.
Michael Bohn spoke.
Holly Cream spoke.
Orsa Modica spoke.
Nick Krimsky spoke.
Samuel Parker spoke.
Stacey S. spoke.
Kathy Bohn spoke.
Loara Cadavona spoke.
J. Aynes spoke.
Adam Carrillo spoke.
Chris Sweeney spoke.
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Kurt Schnatar spoke.
Kadie Quada spoke.
Sheua Hossainzadeh spoke.
Chryselle Dombrowski spoke.
Greg Gill spoke.
Ricky Guzman spoke.
Luis Navarro spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
22. 25-57073 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36500 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for providing the Downtown Shoreline Vision and Plan Update to update the scope to include Queensway Bay Planned Development District (PD- 21) to increase the contract amount by $1,800,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $180,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $4,285,556. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
23. 25-57081 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Harbor Department Salary Resolution No. HD-25-3323 for Fiscal Year 2026.
Enactment No: RES-25-0166
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0166. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
24. 25-57074 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding initial findings for the Pulse of Long Beach Black Health: City of Long Beach Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Kevin Hatcher, Black Health Equity Coordinator, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Kristopher McLucas spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Diane Burkholder spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kristopher McLucas spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Byron Johns spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kristopher McLucas spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kevin Hatcher, Black Health Equity Coordinator, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the
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PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Angelica Franco spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Kristopher McLucas spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
25. 25-57085 Recommendation to increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Metro Active Transport (MAT) Program Cycle 1 Funds; and
Increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by transfer LACMTA MAT Program Cycle 1 grant funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk recused herself from Agenda Item No. 25
26. 25-57075 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7220 and award a contract to Bitech Construction Co., of Buena Park, CA, and EBS General Engineering, Inc., of Corona, CA, for as-needed construction of curb ramps and concrete-related
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improvements in Community Development Block Grant program areas, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, 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 documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-113. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
27. 25-57076 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36693 with New Dynasty Construction Co., of Tustin, CA, for providing construction work on the Police Training Academy Modular Replacement, New Locker Building, Renovations and Site Improvements Project, to increase the contract amount by $7,895,112, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $35,097,149;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $10,938,928, offset by $3,500,000 from Police Impact Fees, $1,000,000 in Asset Forfeiture Funds and $6,438,928 from Bond proceeds; and
Increase appropriations in the amount of $3,500,000, in the Capital Projects Fund Group and $1,000,000, in the General Fund Group, in the Police Department to transfer funds from the Police Impact Fees and Asset Forfeiture to the Public Works Department. (District 4)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Uranga
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Joshua Hickman, Acting Public Works Director, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
28. 25-57077 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for provision of Cloud Solutions, for annual licensing and maintenance of the City of Long Beach’s service management application, ServiceNow, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center (Contract No.
R240303), in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,262,600, until the Region 4 Education Service Center contract expires on December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 Education Service Center contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0167
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0167. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
29. 25-57078 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Frontier California, Inc., of Norwalk, CT, for
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providing local and long distance telephone, data communications, and internet services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,900,000, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0168
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0168. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
ORDINANCE
30. 25-57093 Recommendation to adopt ordinance approving a Zoning Map Change (ZCHG23- 001) request, and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the zoning designation for the property at 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway from Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented (Height Overlay) (CCA-HL) to Mixed Use 3 (MU-3) Zoning District, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: ORD-25-0021
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-25-0021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
NEW BUSINESS
31. 25-57127 Recommendation to adopt resolution in support of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association members of the Los Angeles Sparks in their
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contract fight.
Enactment No: RES-25-0169
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0169. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga
Kathleen Adams spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gregory Johnson spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Karen Reside spoke; and provided a handout.
Angelica Franco spoke.
Tasha Hunter spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
There was one Online Public Comment and five non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Emiliano Uranga.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 9:34 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Emiliano Uranga.
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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.