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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 5:02 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
Councilmembers Absent: Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Nicholas Masero, 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.
Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Nicholas Masero, Deputy City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Fabiola Lagunas vs. County of Los Angeles, et al., the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $175,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 17. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
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1. 26-54047 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,750, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $250 to the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach for the 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration on December 27-28, 2025;
2. $500 to Forgotten Children, Inc., for the Coffee and Conversation event on January 14, 2026;
3. $3,000 to Arts Council for Long Beach; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,750, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
2. 26-54026 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
3. 26-54030 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 5, 2026 and January 12, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
4. 26-54028 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Financial Management Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-26-0012
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0012 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
5. 26-54027 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Fire Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-26-0013
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0013 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
6. 26-54029 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Legislative Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-26-0014
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0014 on the Consent Calendar. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
7. 26-54000 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment, and setting the date of hearing for February 3, 2026. (District 2)
Enactment No: RES-26-0015
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0015 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
8. 26-54001 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to increase by one-quarter of one percent the authorized dollar amount for previously approved contracts for various vehicle purchases, to accommodate a County sales tax increase. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
9. 26-54002 Recommendation to adopt the Statement of Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2026 pursuant to Section 53646(a) of the State of California Government Code. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
10. 26-54003 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for the Quarter ending September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
11. 26-54004 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount, with the California Department of Public Health, to receive and expend up to $426,303, of grant funding annually, not to exceed a total grant amount of $2,131,515, to support sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and control activities, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 with the option to renew for one additional five-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $2,131,515, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
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12. 26-54005 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Emergency Management Division, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, for prepositioned CHEMPACK assets. The agreement may be terminated by either party by providing written notice. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
13. 26-54007 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, to accept and expend grant funding in the maximum reimbursable amount of $150,000, for Good Hope Medical Foundation, for a one-year period estimated to begin in December 2025, with the option to extend the agreement for three 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 $150,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
14. 26-54009 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PR-25-626 and award contracts to Durham School Services, of Lisle, IL, and Zūm Services, Inc., of Redwood City, CA, to provide on-call/as-needed transportation services for youth, teen, and senior recreation programming, in a total annual aggregate contract 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 documents necessary to enter into the
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contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
15. 26-54011 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for a sponsorship award in the amount of $2,500, for the Older Americans 2026 Countdown Celebration experience on Tuesday, December 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $2,500, offset by the sponsorship awards. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
16. 26-54025 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Smugglers Port, LLC., dba Pizza Parlor, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2936 Clark Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
17. 26-54012 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $171,820, for the California Advanced Services Fund for Digital Literacy grant, for the term February 2026 through February 2028; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $171,820, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ACS PET ADOPTION
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Alma Vera-Lima, Superintendent, Animal Care Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. GRAND MARSHALS AND PEACE MAKERS
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
NATIONAL MENTORSHIP MONTH
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING
18. 26-54013 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Zaferia 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 Zaferia Business Association for a one-year term. (Districts 2, 3, 4)
Enactment No: RES-26-0016
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0016. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nicole Ferris spoke.
Bill Sive spoke; and submitted a handout.
Fred Zellmer spoke; and submitted a handout.
Forest Brass spoke.
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Jenifer spoke.
Tatiana Williams spoke.
Francesca C. spoke.
Nohemy spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
19. 26-54016 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively (ENA) with United Cambodian Community, a California non-profit corporation, and LTSC Community Development Corporation, a California non-profit corporation, to commence negotiations in connection with the disposition and development of City-owned Surplus Land located at 1858 Atlantic Avenue (Subject Property). (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Susana Sngiem spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
20. 26-54050 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a grant agreement, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Long Beach Economic Partnership, of Long Beach, CA, for the development and implementation of economic development programs that prioritize business attraction, retention, and marketing to attract new domestic and international investment, create jobs, and generate local economic growth, in a
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total amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for the three year period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development and Opportunity Department by $100,000, offset by a transfer from the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
21. 26-54024 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding the City of Long Beach LGBTQIA2S+ Community Health Needs Assessment and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection Best Practices. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ryan Maganini, LGBTQIA2S+ Health Equity Coordinator, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Ellie Perez, Executive Director, LGBTQ Center Long Beach, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
James Suazo, Executive Director, Long Beach Forward, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Melissa Marquette, Program Manager, APLA Health, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Ryan Maganini, LGBTQIA2S+ Health Equity Coordinator, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Bill Sive spoke; and submitted a handout.
Ellie Perez spoke.
Tonya Martin spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
22. 26-54017 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Long Beach Police Officers Association. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0017
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0017. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Rich Chambers spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
23. 26-54018 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB PW-25-624 and award a contract to NexTechnology Systems, LLC, of Irvine, CA, to procure Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, in a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional one- year periods in an amount not to exceed $500,000, each renewal year, at the discretion of the 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 Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
24. 26-54020 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 to repeal or revise certain speed limits and add a new section authorizing a 25 mile per hour speed limit on streets adjacent to public parks with children’s playgrounds when children are expected to use the facilities, in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 22357.1, and direct City Manager, or designee, to install and maintain new speed limit signs to provide public notice of the change. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
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Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Candy Bear spoke.
25. 26-54021 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Traffic Logix Corporation dba Logix ITS, of Spring Valley, New York, for as-needed traffic devices and services to support the City’s traffic calming program in on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in the amount of $5,000,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on June 27, 2029, 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-26-0018
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0018. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
26. 26-54022 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7274 and award a contract to Bernards Bros., Inc., of San Fernando, CA, for the construction of the Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center, in the amount of $54,384,700, for the Base Bid and Bid Alternative No. 01, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $5,438,470, for a total contract amount not to exceed $59,823,170; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. 36324 with Arcadis U.S., Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for construction management and inspection services for the Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center, and extend the term of the contract to August 13, 2028, with an option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager;
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $24,560,000, offset by future bond proceeds;
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Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,000,000, offset by Park Impact Fees (PIF); and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,000,000, to allow for the transfer of PIF funds to the Capital Project Fund, where the project will be managed. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Charlene Angsuco, Project Management Officer, Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Lucy Johnson spoke.
Fred Zellmer Jr. spoke; and submitted a handout.
Claire Billish spoke.
Carol Lind Hansen spoke.
Shawn Oatey spoke.
Hank Wise spoke.
Sage Coutts spoke.
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Ivanna Anton spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Fox Wise spoke.
Xyola spoke.
Charlie McCrorie spoke.
Rooney spoke.
Cora Eisenberg spoke.
Lukas spoke.
Harper spoke.
Kiara spoke.
Vivienne Thomas spoke.
Delaney spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Samantha Simmons spoke.
Karen Harper spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Caitlynn Cruz, Recreational Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Charlene Angsuco, Project Management Officer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 8:02 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 8:09 PM.
ORDINANCE
27. 26-54048 Recommendation to adopt ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Titles 5, 8, 9, and 18, modifying code enforcement definitions, procedures, and fees to strengthen enforcement tools, improve compliance, and enhance public safety, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation, as amended, to report back in a year, and 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: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Ellen Matthews spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
NEW BUSINESS
28. 26-54099 Recommendation to declare ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach adopting the 2025 Military Equipment Special Order of the Long Beach Police Department creating a policy for the funding, acquisition, use and reporting requirements for military equipment as mandated by Assembly Bill 481, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
29. 26-54086 Recommendation to adopt resolution proclaiming, calling and giving notice of a Primary Nominating Election and a General Municipal Election in the City of Long Beach, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of June, 2026 and the 3rd day of November, 2026, respectively, for the nomination and/or election of candidates for five (5) offices of the Long Beach City Council, four (4) City Officials, and three (3) offices of the Long Beach Unified School District; and
Enactment No: RES-26-0019
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0019. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan,
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Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
26-54087 Adopt resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City's Primary Nominating Election to be held on June 2, 2026, and the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 with the California Statewide Elections to be held by the same dates, and requesting specified election services to the City from the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0020
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
30. 26-54088 Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 26-004;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions with the Long Beach Community College District, a California public community college district, for the sale of City-owned exempt surplus property located at 5870 Atlantic Avenue (portion), 5885 Lime Avenue and 5895 Lime Avenue, Assessor Parcel Numbers 7124-032-900 (portion), 7124-032-912 and 7124-032-914, in the amount $1,435,000;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including an Agreement for Use of Long Beach Community College District Parking Areas with the Long Beach Community College District, a California public community college district, for a total of ten City-use days at the Liberal Arts Campus and Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus parking lots over a term of ten years; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a
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First Amendment to Facilities Use Agreement No. 36663 with the Long Beach Community College District, a California public community college district memorializing contribution for operational expenses at City-leased property located at 635 South Street, commonly known as the North Long Beach Higher Education Center, Assessor Parcel Number 7241-020-904. (District 9)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Absent: 2 Ricks-Oddie, Supernaw
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk recused herself from Agenda Item No. 30.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Mary Torres, Property Services Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dr. Mike Munoz spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:24 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.