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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 5:05 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Allen
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilman Supernaw led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
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1. 26-54259 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Sixth 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 for their annual Kwanzaa celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
2. 26-54286 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $1,000 to Leadership Long Beach in support of their 2026 Institute Program; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
3. 26-54285 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,100, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $100 to the Salvation Army of Long Beach for their Red Shield Day on
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• $500 to the Art Theatre Long Beach for their Annual Red Carpet Awards and Gala Fundraiser on March 15, 2026;
• $500 to the Long Beach Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church to support transportation costs for participants who attended their Women’s Congress on December 13, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,100, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
4. 26-54261 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 26, 2026 and February 2, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
5. 26-54232 Recommendation to adopt the Long Beach Unit Annual Plan (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
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6. 26-54235 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Charter Communications Operating, LLC (DBA:
Spectrum), of St. Louis, MO, to provide internet and cable services at the Project Homekey Site located at 5950 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, in a total amount not to exceed $291,010, for a period of three years, beginning October 1, 2025, at the discretion of City Manager. (District 8)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-26-0028
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0028 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
7. 26-54233 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement number PH-003082, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments including to the award or term, with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LADPH), to accept and expend funding in an amount of $14,223, for Biomedical Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Services for the period of January 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, with an option to extend the agreement for five additional five-month terms, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations, contingent upon receipt of grant award in the Health Fund Group of the Health and Human Services Department by $14,223, or the amount awarded, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Allen
8. 26-54236 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract Nos. 37098 and 37104 with United States Veterans Initiative, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing operations and supportive services for the Continuum of Care Portfolio, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $31,444, for a revised total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $7,693,452. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
9. 26-54237 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments, to amend Agreement No. 23-ERF-2-R-10029 with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, of Sacramento, California, to extend the grant period for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program to April 30, 2028, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
10. 26-54238 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB PR 25-621 and award a contract to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., of Lakeville, MN, for the purchase of veterinary pharmaceuticals and supplies, in a total annual 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
11. 26-54239 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Wedgewood Beverage Inc, dba Wedgewood Wedding and Catering, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 600 East 5th Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Mechell Roberts, Black Employees Association, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL: THE DIVINE 9
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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HEARING
12. 26-54241 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to DB Experiences Inc., DBA Que Sera, at 1923 East 7th, Long Beach, CA 90813. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
13. 26-54242 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to Honey and Luna LLC, DBA Sala Coffee, at 3853 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
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Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Elizabeth Waller spoke.
GTFO spoke.
Love L.B. spoke.
Parcskevi spoke.
Seymore Justice spoke.
Zhukry Gonzalez spoke.
Francesca spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
14. 26-54287 Recommendation to request to receive and file a presentation on the City’s Response Strategy for Individuals Displaying Unsafe or Non-Criminal Threatening Behavior.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to include a report back with data and metrics on response times and the evaluation program. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency
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Communications, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Gabriela Jilek, Communications Center Officer, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Michael Solomita, Deputy Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Michael Solomita, Deputy Chief of Police, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Gabriela Jilek, Communications Center Officer, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke.
Gabriela Jilek, Communications Center Officer, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Michael Solomita, Deputy Chief of Police, spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency
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Communications, spoke.
Gabriela Jilek, Communications Center Officer, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Michael Solomita, Deputy Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
Seymour Safety spoke.
15. 26-54246 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-25-552 and award contracts to Air Clean Environmental of Baldwin Park, CA; Performance Abatement Services of Anaheim, CA; Vizions West of Menifee, CA; and, Watson Painting Corporation of Riverside, CA, to provide lead and other home hazard remediation services on an as-needed basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $3,500,000, 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
Dave Shukla spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
16. 26-54247 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-25-615 and award a contract to PATH, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing operation and supportive services for the Interim Housing Program for individuals and households experiencing homelessness, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,188,998, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional six-month 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 Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Ricks-Oddie
Rogelio spoke.
17. 26-54248 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-25-529 Long Beach Reentry Services Program (LBRSP) Substance Use Treatment provider for LBRSP and award a contract to Roots Through Recovery, of Long Beach, CA, for Substance Use Treatment services, in a total amount of $1,201,075, for a period of three years with the option to renew for two 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Duggan
Rogelio spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
NEW BUSINESS
18. 26-54322 Recommendation to direct City Manager to ensure that Health and Human Services Department (HHS) presents the Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment to the governing bodies of local agencies by December 31, 2026, with a summary prepared after each presentation; and
Direct City Manager to compile and analyze data on City employee demographics, with an identification of key geographic areas within the city considered employment deserts, and report back on specific policy measures to increase local hiring, outreach, and recruitment in these special zones, within 120 days.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Dr. Hollie spoke.
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Dr. Sharifa Batts spoke.
Brandie Davison spoke.
Kerry Chhay spoke.
Melissa Morgan spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
Seymour Justice spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Amy spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
Lourdes N. Dixon spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:53 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
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