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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 5:09 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Duggan, Supernaw
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, Assistant City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, Senior City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Saro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 13, except for Item 4. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
1. 26-54326 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Third Council District Youth-Specific
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One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to the Community Action Team (CAT) for Touch A Truck; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
2. 26-54329 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, 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 Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their Preservation Awards Celebration;
2. $500 to Black Employees Association of Long Beach in support of the annual Black History Month celebration; 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 Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
3. 26-54330 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Third Council District Youth-Specific One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to James Russell Lowell Elementary School PTA for the 2026 Lowell Carnival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
4. 26-54332 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,250, 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 California State University, Long Beach in support of their “49 Under 49” Award Celebration;
2. $250 to Partners of Parks in support of their Spring Egg Hunt event;
3. $500 to Love Beyond Limits in support of their Anniversary Celebration, which supports their operations;
4. $500 to St. Baldrick’s Foundation in support of their annual Cars and Clippers 2026 event;
5. $1,000 to Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. in support of their annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum;
6. $5,000 to Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their 2026 Preservation Awards; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,250, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation, as amended, to remove the contribution of $500 to St. Baldrick’s Foundation in support of their annual Cars and Clippers 2026 event. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
5. 26-54333 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District
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Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Black Employee’s Association of Long Beach to support their Black History Month celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
6. 26-54327 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
7. 26-54328 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between February 2, 2026 and February 9, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
8. 26-54325 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Fire Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-26-0029
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0029 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
9. 26-54288 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Interior Office Solutions, Inc., dba PeopleSpace, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for free-standing modular furniture and installation services on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, until the County of Orange’s contract expires on November 13, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0030
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0030 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
10. 26-54289 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. RFP ED-25-534 and award contracts to Epic Three, LLC, Yorba Linda, CA, H.W. Lochner, Inc., Orange, CA, MNS Engineers, Inc., Long Beach, CA, and Paragon Partners Consultants, Inc., Cypress, CA, for as-needed real estate project management, project development, and other related services, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
11. 26-54290 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Third Amendment to Lease No. 35645 with GCC Long Beach, LLC, for the City of Long Beach’s continued use of 2019 East Wardlow Road as a temporary Fire Station 9 for seven additional months through October 31, 2026. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
12. 26-54291 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an easement deed to be granted to CF Alpha & Golf Propco, LLC, for the installation, maintenance, and operation of a private sewer main and related facilities located at 200 Oceangate; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Exemption State Clearinghouse Number 2020050229. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
13. 26-54292 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Talley, LLC, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, to provide Microwave Antenna Hardware on the same terms and conditions afforded to the
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County of Orange in a total annual amount not to exceed $500,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on October 3, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0031
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0031 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
HEARING
14. 26-54293 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fees and Charges Schedule for changes to the airline landing, gate use, apron parking, and common use fees at the Long Beach Airport. (District 5)
Enactment No: RES-26-0032
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0032. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Claudia Lewis, Finance and Administration Bureau Manager, Long Beach Airport, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Evict Ice, not us spoke; and submitted a handout.
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Evict Ice, not us spoke.
Francesca spoke.
GTFO spoke.
Amy spoke.
Kayla Bennett spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Love Long Beach spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Adam Hijazi spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. 26-54331 Recommendation to request Parks and Recreation Commission to conduct a study and subsequent recommendation to the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee with 30 days to rename the Central Facilities Center at Martin Luther King Park to the Dale Clinton Facilities Center. Government Operations and Efficiency Committee shall study and consider the recommendation to send back to City Council, following City of Long Beach administrative policy (AR8-7) for name designations of buildings in parks.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
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Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Charles Clinton spoke.
Alan Lowenthal spoke.
Leon Wood spoke.
Lillian Parker spoke.
Sharifa Batts spoke.
Evan Braude spoke.
Erroll Parker spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
16. 26-54334 Recommendation to adopt 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.
Enactment No: RES-26-0033
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0033. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Ellie spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
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Elly Rose spoke.
Oscar Arturo Sevilla spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 6:32 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 6:41 PM.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
17. 26-54304 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the City Manager’s Office regarding an update on the Education Strategy and Partnerships Action Plan. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Theresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Leonidas Sloan, Education Strategy and Partnerships Manager, City Manager Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Patrick Razalan, Ambassador, Long Beach College Promise, spoke.
Destiny Rodriguez, Ambassador, Long Beach College Promise, spoke.
Leonidas Sloan, Education Strategy and Partnerships Manager, City Manager Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Leonidas Sloan, Education Strategy and Partnerships Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Leonidas Sloan, Education Strategy and Partnerships Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
18. 26-54294 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Historical Society of Long Beach regarding the City of Long Beach’s Olympic legacy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Julie Bartolotto, Executive Director, Historical Society of Long Beach, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Jen Malone, Deputy Director and Archivist, Historical Society of Long Beach,
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spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Jen Malone, Deputy Director and Archivist, Historical Society of Long Beach, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Jen Malone, Deputy Director and Archivist, Historical Society of Long Beach, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Jen Malone, Deputy Director and Archivist, Historical Society of Long Beach, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Jen Malone, Deputy Director and Archivist, Historical Society of Long Beach, spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
Elly Rose spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
19. 26-54295 Recommendation to approve the Uptown Property and Business Improvement
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District Annual Report and Assessment for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 31, 2026, automatically extending the current agreement with the Uptown Property and Community Association for a one-year period; and, authorize payment of $38,340, in City property assessments for the Uptown Property and Business Improvement District from the Successor Agency Fund and General Fund groups. (Districts 8, 9)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request the Economic Development and Opportunity Department to work with the Uptown BID management team to: [1] provide clear performance benchmarks; [2] provide a progress update; and [3] a stronger engagement strategy with property and business owners to ensure their priorities are driving the work plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
20. 26-54299 Recommendation to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 25) Year-End Budget Performance Report and increase appropriations in several funds across several departments for various purposes to reflect final expenditures; and, to adopt resolution authorizing Financial Management Department to amend the 10- year interfund loan of $21,832,202, between the Fleet Services Fund Group and the General Fund Group established to reimburse Water Fund Group, pursuant to the outcome of Measure M litigation in 2022, to defer the FY 25 payment under the same 10-year term. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0034
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0034. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
21. 26-54297 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-26-671 and award a contract to SAFE Boats International, LLC, of Bremerton, WA, for the purchase and delivery of two SAFE boats 29 full cabin (29FC) model patrol vessels, with related equipment and accessories, in a total amount not to exceed $1,489,908, 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 Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Rogelio spoke.
22. 26-54302 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., a distributor of Oshkosh Corporation, of Ontario, CA, for the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer Urban
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Search and Rescue (USAR) unit, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 082025-PMI), in a total amount not to exceed $1,864,149, inclusive of taxes and fees; until the Sourcewell contract expires on December 8, 2029, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0035
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0035. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Rogelio spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
23. 26-54303 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2025- 2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Police Officers Association (POA) for City of Long Beach, Police Department Recruitment and Retention Incentives for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with the option to extend for two one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0036
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0036. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
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Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
24. 26-54300 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, including any directed infrastructure change orders and capital modifications necessary to amend Contract No. 34242 with Plenary Properties Long Beach LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, for continued Civic Center City of Long Beach project, to increase the contract amount by $2,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $30,508,110. (District 1)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
Rogelio spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
25. 26-54298 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7260 and award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., of Chino, CA, for the Protected Left-Turn 6 Intersections Project, in the amount of $1,806,608, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $270,991, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,077,599, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $700,500, offset by Highway Safety Improvement Program funds (HSIP-5108[203]);
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $700,500, offset by transfer of Highway Safety Improvement Program funds from the Capital Grant Fund; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE 24-182. (Districts 5, 7, 9)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
Rogelio spoke.
26. 26-54301 Recommendation to 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 purchase and financing of personal computers, pursuant to the Agreement with Dell Marketing, LP., utilizing the approved Region XIV Education Service Center, OMNIA Partners agreement, in a not to exceed purchase amount of $2,320,500, plus related financing costs including principal, interest, and escrow fees at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. This financing would be payable over a four-year period. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
PUBLIC COMMENT
Brian Montoya spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Nicole spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
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150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
Lexie Nguyen spoke.
150 Days Eviction Freeze spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:18 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
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.