CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM
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
SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 3:15 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas, Supernaw
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
Vice Mayor Uranga presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 10, except for Item 2. 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
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1. 26-53969 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,232, offset by the Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to LBC Hero Squad in support of Buffum Total Learning Center’s annual community resource fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,232, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
2. 26-53972 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Richards, Watson & Gershon, a Professional Corporation, for legal services in the matter entitled Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV07086. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation, as amended, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
3. 26-53970 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 29, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
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Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
4. 26-57371 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Revocable Permit granting the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach permission to occupy and use certain areas for parking and hospitality during the staging of the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
5. 26-57372 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, the Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path, as needed in connection with the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and race activity, between February 26, 2026, and May 7, 2026. (District 1)
Enactment No: RES-26-0010
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0010 on the Consent Calendar. 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
6. 26-57373 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to process a refund in the amount of $96,885 to Alta Los Angeles Hospitals, Inc. to correct Medi-Cal overpayments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Supernaw
7. 26-57374 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Insane Impact LLC, of Des Moines, IA, for the purchase and delivery of a MAX2313 mobile Light-Emitting Diode (LED) trailer, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Los Angeles (Contract No. 88-260000300112), in a total amount not to exceed $309,965, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0011
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0011 on the Consent Calendar. 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
8. 26-57375 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation in the amount of $10,000, from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 special initiative; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $10,000, offset by donation revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
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9. 26-57376 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from NASH-HOLLAND 3PAC INVESTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company property owner at 131 West 3rd Street, for the installation of Public Utilities; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
10. 26-57377 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, property owner at 739 East Anaheim Street, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Notice of Exemption CE-18-155. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
ORDINANCE
11. 26-57332 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. C-5963,
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modifying the assessments to be levied with the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Enactment No: ORD-26-0002
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-26-0002. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 3:25 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting.
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NOTE:
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