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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 5:23 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Vanessa Ibarra, Deputy City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, Senior City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 14, except for Item 6. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
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Laura spoke.
Dave spoke.
1. 25-57249 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,532, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $750 to the Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for their annual Volunteer Holiday Mixer on Sunday, December 14, 2025;
• $200 to the Long Beach Realtist Association for their Christmas Giveaway on Sunday, December 7, 2025;
• $582 to the Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for their Neighborhood Forum on September 10, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,532, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
2. 25-57254 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,200, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $300 to Saint Athanasius School for the Thanksgiving Celebration on November 14, 2025;
2. $400 to New Image Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, Inc., for the Annual Children’s Christmas Store on December 20, 2025;
3. $500 to Family of Faith Christian Center for the Christmas Giveaway on December 13, 2025;
4. $1,000 to YMCA of Greater Long Beach for the Holiday Toy Giveaway on December 13, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,200, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
3. 25-57250 Recommendation to receive and file the Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to the Appropriations Limit Worksheet of the City of Long Beach, California for the year ended September 30, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
4. 25-57251 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
5. 25-57252 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 1, 2025 and December 8, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
6. 25-57186 Recommendation to receive and approve the reappointment of Emily Holman to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District's Board of Trustees, for a four-year term beginning January 5, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
7. 25-57187 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Catalina Channel Express, Inc., of San Pedro, CA to facilitate a renegotiation of a Sublease between the City and Tenant for the continued use of City-owned property located at 1046 Queens Highway North, a portion of Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 7436-021-907 for the operation of a modular building, storage, fuel and passenger docks. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
8. 25-57188 Recommendation to receive and file an update on the completion of decommissioning services provided by Covanta Long Beach Renewable Corporation (Covanta), of Long Beach, CA, pursuant to Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) Operations and Maintenance Agreement No. 23336
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(Agreement) and authorize City Manager or designee, to execute all necessary documents to close out the decommissioning; and
Increase appropriations in the SERRF Fund Group in the Energy and Environmental Services Department by $1,000,000, to fund operational costs until the SERRF facility demolition commences, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
9. 25-57190 Recommendation to receive and file annual reports on Community Facilities Districts to comply with the Local Agency Special Tax Bond and Accountability Act. (Districts 2, 3, 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
10. 25-57189 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, between the City of Long Beach and Axia Coop, LLC, of Franklin, TN, to receive lead procurement agency rebates for citywide elevator services contracts, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Long Beach citywide elevator services contracts are in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
11. 25-57193 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a grant agreement, and any necessary documents, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, for the Surrender and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program, effective through September 30, 2027, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000; authorize a ten percent cash or in-kind match requirement of $5,000; execute any future documents, including amendments, necessary to accept, implement, and administer the agreement; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine by $50,000, offset by grant revenue. (Districts 1, 2, 3)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
12. 25-57194 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, with The Little Lion Foundation, a California nonprofit, to partner with Long Beach Animal Care Services to obtain kittens from Long Beach Animal Care Services and house them at a kitten nursery, located at 1179 East Wardlow Road, for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000, from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods through December 31, 2031, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
13. 25-57191 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 Drug Enforcement Administration, to foster participation in sharing information with the National Forensic Laboratory Information System and foster collaboration, for a four-year period, with an option to renew for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
14. 25-57192 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PD-25-606 and award contracts to Nancy K. Bohl Inc. dba The Counseling Team International, of San Bernardino, CA; Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; and Robert D.
Preijers, Psy.D. Clinical & Forensic Psychology, Professional Corporation, of Huntington Beach, CA, for providing psychological evaluation services for pre- employment screenings and Carry Concealed Weapon permit applications, 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 Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
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RECOGNIZING PORT OF LONG BEACH CEO MARIO CORDERO
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Perez spoke on behalf of Congressman Robert Garcia.
Vice President Neal, Harbor Commission, spoke.
Mario Cordero, Chief Executive Officer, Harbor Department, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tristen Sorensen spoke.
Nadia Tushnet spoke.
Gina spoke.
Maria spoke.
Tamara spoke.
Pat Alviso spoke.
Erin Hoops spoke.
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Foo Kice spoke.
Free Palestine spoke.
Michael G. spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. 25-57257 Recommendation to refer to the Climate, Environment, and Coastal Protection Committee and the Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission a request to establish a Green Parkways Initiative that sets new standards regulating parkways to address environmental harms and the use of hazardous or impermeable materials and report back to Council with recommendations.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Ryan Wolfe spoke.
Matthew Kaczynski spoke.
Carole Sergy spoke.
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Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
16. 25-57195 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 third departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Rebecca Bernstorff, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
17. 25-57196 Recommendation to adopt the Speed Safety System Use Policy and Speed Safety System Impact Report for the Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Program;
Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. dba Verra Mobility of Mesa, AZ, for the design, installation, maintenance, and data processing of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems, under the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Oakland in the amount of $4,860,000, with a 15-percent contingency in the amount of $729,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,589,000, until the City of Oakland’s contract expires on October 1, 2031, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Oakland’s contract is in effect and for so long as automated speed enforcement technology is authorized by the State Legislature, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $5,589,000, offset by anticipated revenues from the Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Program. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0175
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0175. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Duggan
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Keith Hoey, City Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Erin Hoops spoke.
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Karen Reside spoke.
ORDINANCE
18. 25-57101 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. C-6646, modifying the assessments to be levied with the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area, read and adopted as read. (Districts 5, 8)
Enactment No: ORD-25-0022
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-25-0022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Duggan
19. 25-57097 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD-10-0012, modifying the assessments to be levied with the Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area, read and adopted as read. (Districts 2, 3, 4)
Enactment No: ORD-25-0023
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-25-0023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
NEW BUSINESS
20. 25-57294 Recommendation to declare ordinance repealing Ordinance No. ORD-24-0027 which amended Chapter 3.62 of the Long Beach Municipal Code Subsections
3.62.030.A, 3.62.030.B, 3.62.030.C, 3.62.050.A, 3.62.050.B, 3.62.050.C,
3.62.140.B, 3.62.140.C, and 3.62.140.D relating to the City’s transactions and use tax to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
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to effectuate the language from County of Los Angeles Measure “A”, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Citlali spoke.
Judy spoke.
Nancy spoke.
7th Street Resistance spoke.
Guadalupe Romero spoke.
Dave spoke.
There were three Online Public Comments and no non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
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Vice Mayor Uranga made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:40 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting.
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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.