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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 5:10 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Matthew Bunma, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, 12 – 30, except for Items 12 and 13. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
1. 26-57365 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
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Manager Department by $4,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $1,000 to the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach for their Annual Kwanzaa Celebration;
2. $500 to Partners of Parks in support of the Thankful Heart Thanksgiving Party;
3. $1,000 to Long Beach Pride for their LB Pride Board Fundraiser;
4. $1,000 to Leadership Long Beach in support of their Martin Luther King Jr.
Day of Service event;
5. $1,000 to New Image Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, Inc, in support of their 31st Annual Children’s Christmas Store; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
2. 26-57366 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,288, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to The Queen Mary, for costs related to District One Community District Days; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,288, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
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3. 26-57367 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 $60,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Jill Bowles.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
4. 26-57368 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 $500,000, less payments previously made in the amount of $175,552.57, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Jeffrey Garcia.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
5. 26-57369 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 $54,230, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for David Strohman.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
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6. 26-57370 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 $58,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Regina Willis.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
7. 26-57363 Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
8. 26-57362 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, December 9 and December 16, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
9. 26-57364 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 8, 2025 and December 29, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
10. 26-57327 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend contracts with Cal Interpreting & Translations, of Van Nuys, CA; Effectiff, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Interpreters Unlimited, Inc., of San Diego, CA; LanguageArts, LLC, of Chatsworth, CA; Language Network, Inc., of West Hollywood, CA; TLC Interpreting & Translation Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; and Translate Express, Inc., of Arcadia, CA, for providing comprehensive language services across departments, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $500,000, for a revised aggregate contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and extend the terms of the contracts to September 30, 2027. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
12. 26-57329 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Amended and Restated Lease No. 26173 between the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation, a California non-profit corporation, to extend and modify certain terms of the lease; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Amended and Restated Agreement to Manage Art Collection No. 26174 between the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation, a California non-profit corporation, to extend and modify certain terms of the management agreement. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by
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Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Mayor Richardson recused himself from Agenda Item No. 12.
13. 26-57330 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a new Lease with Adaeze Nwanonenyi, doing business as First Response Healthcare, for the establishment of a medical clinic in the Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center in City-owned Houghton Park located at 6335 Myrtle Avenue. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
14. 26-57333 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement and all necessary documents with the Long Beach Firefighters Association, of Long Beach, CA, to accept the donation of a 2025 Caterpillar 250 skid steer tractor. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
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Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
15. 26-57335 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-25-638 and award a contract to Beam Global, of San Diego, CA, for the purchase of four portable Beam solar- powered electric vehicle (EV) Autonomous Renewals Chargers (ARC), with related equipment and accessories, in a total amount not to exceed $409,261, inclusive of taxes and fees; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into these contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
16. 26-57336 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with LDV, Inc., of Burlington, WI, for the purchase of a Ford F59 Command Post Vehicle (CPV), with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC), in a total amount not to exceed $594,137, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0001
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0001 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
17. 26-57337 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to
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execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered Freightliner 114SD truck with a Manitex crane body, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 034824-DAI), in an amount of $619,043, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $61,904, for a total contract amount not to exceed $680,947, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a CNG-fueled Freightliner 114SD Truck, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0002
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0002 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
18. 26-57338 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with The Pape’ Group, Inc., dba Pape’ Material Handling, Inc., of Eugene, OR, a distributor of Terex USA, LLC., for the purchase and delivery of an all-electric Genie GS-3369 DC Scissor Lift, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, in an amount of $78,620; and, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $7,862, to accommodate unforeseen pricing fluctuation, for a total amount not to exceed $86,482, until the Sourcewell contract expires on April 20, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0003
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0003 on the Consent Calendar. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
19. 26-57339 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments with Select Equipment Sales, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for the purchase and delivery of one Hyundai 25BC-9U cushion tire forklift and one Hyundai 18BRP-9 single lift reach forklift, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 053024-HCE), in a total amount not to exceed $119,617, including taxes and fees; and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $11,962, to accommodate unforeseen pricing fluctuation, for a total amount not to exceed $131,579. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0004
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0004 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
20. 26-57340 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Ray Gaskin Service, an authorized distributor of New Way Trucks and Scranton Manufacturing Company, of Fontana, CA, for an electric vehicle (EV) Rizon E18MX truck, with a New Way 8-yard rear loader refuse body, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 110223-NWY), in an amount of $351,233, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $35,123, to accommodate unforeseen pricing fluctuation, for a total contract amount not to exceed $386,356, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0005
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0005 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
21. 26-57341 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with RDO Equipment Co., a distributor of Vermeer Manufacturing Company, of Fargo, ND, for the purchase of a Vermeer CTX100 skid steer, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 010925-VRM), in an amount not to exceed $73,895, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $7,390, to accommodate unforeseen pricing fluctuation, for a total amount not to exceed $81,285, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0006
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0006 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
22. 26-57342 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-25-647 and award a contract to Cutting Edge Parts, of Yucaipa, CA, for furnishing and delivering street sweeper brooms, in an annual amount of $300,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $30,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $330,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $55,000, offset by funds available generated by the revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of
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Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
23. 26-57327 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the California Department of Public Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Branch, for a period of up to 5 years upon execution of the MOU. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
24. 26-57346 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Patrick & Geoff Investments Incorporated, dba Selva, for a premise to premise and person to person transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4137 – 4139 East Anaheim Street. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
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25. 26-57343 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36458 with Miller Mendel, Inc., of Seattle, WA, for a pre-employment background investigations software system, to increase the annual contract amount by $75,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $108,708. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
26. 26-57344 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department, to partner to develop training strategies for the protection of the United States waterways and ports, provide access to a law enforcement marine training facility, and provide law enforcement training opportunities for federal, state, local, rural, tribal, territorial, and other law enforcement agencies, for a three-year period, with an option to renew for an additional three-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
27. 26-57345 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Operational Agreement with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, to set forth the terms and guidelines for implementation and use of the Electronic Charge Evaluation Request (eCER) portal, for a five-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
28. 26-57347 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for the construction of a seven-story mixed-use building containing 157 dwelling units, 9,000 square feet of commercial space, and two-level parking garage have been satisfied; approve the final map for Tract No. 74290, at 507 Pacific Avenue; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse Number 2009071006. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
29. 26-57348 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from 1850 Outer RP, LLC, property owner at 1855 Lakewood Boulevard, formerly 1850 Outer Traffic Circle, for the installation of Public Utilities; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Exemption CE23-135. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
30. 26-57349 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Granite Telecommunications, LLC, of Quincy, MA, to provide negotiated local and long distance telephone, data communications, and internet services with various internet service providers, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center (Contract No.
R241103), through Omnia Partners, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,000,000, until the Region 4 Education Service Center contract expires on April 30, 2028, 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-26-0007
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0007 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
HEARING
31. 26-57350 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association for a one- year term. (Districts 5, 8)
Enactment No: RES-26-0008
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0008. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lillian Parker spoke.
Machell Spears-Brookens spoke.
Michel spoke.
Laura spoke.
Ricardo Guzman spoke.
Rachel W spoke.
Joshua Blackstone spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
32. 26-57351 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Kelvin Anderson, an individual, and World Famous VIP Records, LLC, a California limited liability company located in Long Beach, CA, for the refurbishment, public display, and licensing of the VIP Records Sign (Sign), including the City’s right to manage refurbishment, publicly display the Sign, and enter into related sublicensing agreements with third parties mutually approved by City Manager and VIP Records for a term of five years, with one additional option to extend for an additional five years, for a total contract amount payable to VIP Records not to exceed $170,000, which will cover the licensing and management fees for the initial five-year term and the additional five-year term extension, subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement; and
Refer the request to name the site at the southwest corner of Pacific Coast
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Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, “The VIP Records Park,” to the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee for study and subsequent recommendation to the City Council per the City’s Administrative Regulation 8-07. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and submitted a PowerPoint presentation.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kelvin Anderson spoke.
Tenisha Anderson spoke.
Gregory Johnson spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Alexander Bisserup spoke.
Edwin Michael Sheriff spoke.
Tylar Laux spoke.
Sharon Diggs Jackson spoke; and submitted a handout.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Stephanie Ramos Cornell spoke.
Vivian Malauulu spoke.
Monica Nelson spoke.
Sylvia Burrow spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
33. 26-57354 Recommendation to approve the Downtown Long Beach Property and Business Improvement District Annual Report and assessment for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, automatically extending the current agreement with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance for a one-year period; and authorize payment in City property assessments of $615,561, from various departments managing properties that impact costs across multiple funds. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
Austin Metoyer spoke; and submitted a handout.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
34. 26-57356 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Economic Development & Opportunity Department by $7,314,000, to fund higher site improvement, pre-opening services, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment costs for the development of the Long Beach Amphitheater, offset by the venue’s future net operating profit. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk read a statement on behalf of Councilwoman Zendejas.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
John Cross spoke.
Cameron Clark spoke.
Samantha Mehlinger spoke.
Steve Goodling spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
35. 26-57353 Recommendation to approve the Downtown Long Beach Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Report; continue the annual business license assessment for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance for a one-year term. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
36. 26-57355 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Fourth Amendment to Lease No. 7013 between the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Yacht Club, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, to extend the term of the lease, facilitate capital improvements, and establish and define rent offsets for City-owned property located at 6201 Appian Way, Assessor Parcel Number 7242-014-900, commonly known as the Long Beach Yacht Club. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Mary Torres, Property Services Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Larry Bustos spoke.
Eddie Rivera spoke.
Jayson Baiz spoke.
Matt Shea spoke.
Julie Snow spoke.
Bob Piercy spoke.
Blair Carty spoke.
Pat West spoke.
Lisa Meier spoke.
Marilyn Cassedy spoke.
Phil Dandridge spoke.
Mike Gehring spoke.
Liz Palmer spoke.
Tom Camp spoke.
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Shannon Gallagher spoke.
Jonah Breslau spoke.
Josh De Leon spoke.
Veronica Lawrence spoke.
Anthony Lawrence spoke.
Linzey Nguyen spoke.
Mary Duong spoke.
Fairoz Behiri spoke.
Peter Alvarez spoke.
Alex Cherin spoke.
Jeff Hoffman spoke.
Kathleen Adams spoke; and submitted a handout.
Garrett Montoya spoke on behalf of Rev. Mary Ann. Pickard.
Alexander Mendoza spoke.
Juana Melara spoke.
Anthoni H. spoke.
Shawn Oatey spoke.
Betty Alvarez spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mary Torres, Property Services Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
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Mary Torres, Property Services Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Mary Torres, Property Services Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Adam Jacobs, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
37. 26-57357 Recommendation to approve the Midtown Business Improvement District Annual Report and Assessment for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, automatically extending the current agreement with the Midtown Property and Business Owners Association for a one-year period; and, authorize payment of $18,183, in City property assessments for the Midtown Business Improvement District from the General Fund Group. (District 6)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
11. 26-57328 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-25-596 and award a contract to IKE Smart City, LLC, of West Hollywood, CA, for the design, project management, software development, manufacturing, construction and installation, content management, operations and maintenance, and advertising sales of a digital kiosk network up to 50 kiosks for a period of 10 years, with the option to renew for one additional 10-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Eric Romero, Waterfront Development Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Ashleigh Stone, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Eric Romero, Waterfront Development Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
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Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Eric Romero, Waterfront Development Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk read a statement on behalf of Councilwoman Zendejas.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Austin Metoyer spoke.
38. 26-57352 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 Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans to accept and expend funding in the amount of $2,140,587, for Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan activities for a period of three years, estimated to begin July 1, 2025; and
Increase appropriations, contingent upon receipt of the grant award, in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $2,140,587, or the amount awarded, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
ORDINANCE
39. 26-57294 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 and adopted as read.
Enactment No: ORD-26-0001
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-26-0001. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
40. 26-57331 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring Council’s intention to levy and collect the annual business assessment, and setting the date of the public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment for February 3, 2026; and
Enactment No: RES-26-0009
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0009. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
26-57332 Declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. C-5963, modifying the assessments to be levied with the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting for final reading. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, 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: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dave Shukla spoke.
Kathleen Adams spoke; and submitted a handout.
There were nine Online Public Comment and four non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:57 PM, Mayor Richardson 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.