CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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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
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The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and prior to 6:30 PM. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 16)
1. 26-54171 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to PTA Newcomb Academy in support of their Run Like It’s Recess 5K Run/Walk 1k/Toddler Dash event;
2. $500 to Long Beach Little League in support of their 2026 general season;
3. $500 to Long Beach Blues Society in support of their Lunch with a Loved One event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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2. 26-54186 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,400, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following organizations:
• $650 to the California Conference for Equality and Justice, Inc. (Confluence Rising) in support of their annual Roots of Justice Convening; • $500 to Lakewood Village Little League in support of their ongoing programming and support their ongoing mission;
• $250 to the Charles Evans Hughes Middle School PTA, in support of their annual Hughes Middle School Fit-a-thon; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,400, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54195 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the First Council District Youth-Specific One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to Sowing Seeds of Change in the amount of $1,500;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $1,547, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to the following:
1. ZW USA Inc., DBA: Zero Waste USA, in support of the Craftsman Village Doggie Waste Bag Initiative, in the amount of $1,047;
2. Katie and Thomas Haynes Memorial Educational Fund, in support of St.
Anthony Neighborhood Association spring event, in the amount of $500; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,047, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-54184 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 $175,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for James
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Bayley.
Office or Department: City Attorney
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-54185 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulation with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $517,295.99, (subject to COLA increases) in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Phanarom Phin.
Office or Department: City Attorney
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-54170 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, January 13 and January 20, 2026.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 26-54187 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 12, 2026 and January 26, 2026.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 26-54172 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Auditor Department; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 26-54173 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Prosecutor; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 26-54174 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Department of Library, Arts, and Culture; and adopt resolution.
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Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 26-54126 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-25-618 and award contracts to Launch Industries, LLC, of Seattle, WA, and Tkach Ventures, Inc., of Temple City, CA, to provide eligible participants in the City of Long Beach’s Cannabis Social Equity Program direct technical assistance to facilitate business ownership in the cannabis industry in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $150,000, through February 28, 2027, with the option for two additional one-year renewals at the City's discretion, not exceeding a total of three years, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Economic Development and Opportunity
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 26-54117 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. RFP FM-24-433 and award contracts to Supreme Towing, Inc., dba City Tow Service and Kustom Towing, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for as-needed heavy-duty towing services, in an aggregate annual amount of $250,000, for a period of two years; and, authorize a 10 percent contingency of $25,000, for a total aggregate annual amount not to exceed $275,000, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 26-54118 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. RFP FM-26-684 and award a contract to SA Recycling LLC., of Orange, CA, for the recycling, depollution, and disposal of vehicles, vessels, and other equipment, in an annual amount of $250,000, for a period of two years; and, authorize a 10 percent contingency of $25,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $275,000, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
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Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 26-54119 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 of an all-electric Hyundai 20BT-9U forklift, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. RFP #053024-HCE), in an amount of $46,197; and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $4,620, to accommodate unforeseen pricing fluctuation, for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,817, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 26-54120 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the California State Library to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $71,541, for Library Literacy Services, for the grant period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $71,541, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Library, Arts, and Culture
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 26-54121 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The 4th Horseman, LLC., dba The 4th Horseman LBC for an Inter-County Transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 121 West 4th Street. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Police Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
HEARING
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17. 26-54123 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Fourth Street 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 Fourth Street Business Improvement Association for a one- year term. (District 2)
Office or Department: Economic Development and Opportunity
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 26-54122 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Belmont Shore 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 Belmont Shore Business Association for a one-year term. (District 3)
Office or Department: Economic Development and Opportunity
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
19. 26-54192 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with relevant City staff for a Council presentation on the dog park designation municipal process, including an evaluation of current inventory of off-leash areas and needs for additional locations within 120 days.
Office or Department: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District; Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District; Megan Kerr,
Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 26-54194 Recommendation to adopt the R.E.A.C.T. Strategic Framework as the City's comprehensive strategy to enhance public health, safety, and human trafficking response along the Long Beach Boulevard corridor in North Long Beach; and
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Upon adoption, request City Manager to report back to the City Council within 45 days on the high-level implementation of the R.E.A.C.T. Strategic Framework based on current staff efforts, including initial assessments of regional partnership viability, corridor investment priorities, community engagement mechanisms, and resource gaps or needs that may be addressed as a part of the FY 27 budget process.
Office or Department: Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District; Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth
District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 26-54125 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with Rehrig Pacific Company, of Monterey Park, CA, for solid waste containers with related technology solutions, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,500,000, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $300,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,800,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on April 4, 2029, with the option to renew for as long as Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Energy and Environmental Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 26-54169 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding the City of Long Beach Cambodian Community Health Needs Assessment. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
23. 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Office or Department: City Attorney
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Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
25. 26-54282 Recommendation to request City Attorney draft a resolution calling for federal immigration accountability, expressing support for the impeachment or removal of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, urging an end to federal policies and enforcement operations that subject local communities to violence and harm, and affirming the City’s commitment to protecting civil rights, community trust, and the dignity of all residents; and
Upon adoption, direct City Manager to take all necessary administrative actions to transmit copies of this resolution to members of the California Congressional delegation, California’s Federal Senators, and other appropriate federal, state, and local entities, in recognition of the need for collaborative policy reform that protects civil rights, upholds public safety and community policing principles, and the dignity of all members of our communities.
Office or Department: Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District; Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh
District; Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City Council.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDER
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Housing and Public Health Committee at 2:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee at 3:30 P.M., Civic
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California at 4:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
HEARING REMINDER
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Hearing for DB Experiences Inc Que Sera to Grant a Permit, with Conditions, for Entertainment with Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Hearing for Honey and Luna LLC Dba Sala Coffee to Grant a Permit, with Conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 5)
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Hearing for Consideration of a Zoning Code Amendment for Local Coastal Program Amendment for changes to the Zoning Regulations for the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) Ordinance. (Citywide)
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Hearing for amending Master Fee and Charges Schedule to modify airline fees.
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Kung humihiling ng pasalitang interpretasyon ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570- 6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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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.