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411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, 7th District
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:12 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Allen, Saro
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.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Christopher Stuart, et al. v. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $1,280,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 7. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
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Terri Rivers spoke.
1. 26-54574 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,850, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the following organizations:
• $500 to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach in support of the Long Beach Annual Trans Day of Visibility;
• $500 to ELB Pony Baseball Booster, Inc. in support of the East Long Beach Pony Baseball 2026 Season;
• $350 to the St. Cornelius School in support of the St. Cornelius 2026 Jog-A- Thon;
• $500 to Uptown Long Beach Youth Baseball in support of their 2026 Season; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,850, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
2. 26-54575 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,050, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $550 to the Associated Student Inc., In support of their Westside Silver Series at Bret Harte Library;
2. $1,000 to Long Beach Blast in support of their Breakfast BLAST 2026;
3. $2,500 to Long Beach Conservation Corp in support of their Dine on Pine 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,050, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
3. 26-54565 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
4. 26-54566 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 2, 2026 and March 9, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
5. 26-54524 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments, in an aggregate total amount of one-time funds not to exceed $500,000, for a period of two years, with organizations that contract with the City of Long Beach (City) to manage Business Improvement Districts to deliver programs. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
6. 26-54525 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, any necessary documents, and subsequent amendments with California State University, Long Beach, to establish a collaborative partnership with the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Homeless Services Bureau’s Mobile Access Center, for a one-year period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods at the discretion of the City Manager, at no cost to the City. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
7. 26-54526 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Facility Use Permits with various service providers at the Multi-Service Center for a period of five years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, with the option to renew for one additional five-year period at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ACS Pet Adoption
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Matt Yniquez, Volunteer Coordinator, Animal Care Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Environmental Health Week
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Denise Takehara, South Chapter President, California Environmental Health Association, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Women’s History Month
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Karen Harper spoke.
Terri Rivers spoke.
Ray Lawson spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
8. 26-54533 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
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documents necessary for an Occupancy Agreement with Shree Ganesh, Inc., for the use of privately-owned property located at 802 East Pacific Coast Highway for a period of one year, with two one-year options to extend, in an amount not to exceed $1,768,425, annually. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie read a statement on behalf of Councilwoman Saro.
Terri Rivers spoke.
9. 26-54532 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase of Real Estate with Robert W. Atkins and Patricia S.
Atkins, Trustees of the Atkins Family Trust dated June 10, 2005, for the purchase of certain real property located at 1827 Spring Street, Assessor Parcel Number 7212-003-021, in an amount not to exceed $9,900,000, with an additional $199,000, for acquisition-related costs;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $14,439,962, to fund the purchase of the property, acquisition- related costs and to fund tenant improvements, offset by future bond proceeds
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several years hence; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE 26-020. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Terri Rivers spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
10. 26-54527 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual and Five-Year Reports for the Transportation Improvement, Parks and Recreation Facilities, Fire Facilities Impact, Police Facilities Impact, and Sensitive Coastal Resource Impact Fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0050
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt
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Resolution No. RES-26-0050. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
11. 26-54528 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 first departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
Terri Rivers spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
12. 26-54529 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedules effective October 18, 2025, November 15, 2025, November 29, 2025, December 27, 2025, and January 24, 2026. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0051
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0051. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
Terri Rivers spoke.
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13. 26-54531 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Los Angeles and The Ocean Cleanup to support trash and debris mitigation efforts within the Los Angeles River and adjoining areas. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Colin Averill, Project Management Officer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Colin Averill, Project Management Officer, Public Works, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
ORDINANCE
14. 26-54243 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to declare ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA25-001), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Chapters 21.15 and 21.51 of Title 21 (Zoning) to introduce and establish new regulations for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) to support proposed changes to Title 5 (Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions), read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
15. 26-54465 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 5.35, relating to Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations. Approval of this ordinance will create a program that permits home-based food facilities to prepare and sell meals directly to consumers, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
NEW BUSINESS
16. 26-54641 Recommendation to adopt resolution pursuant to the provisions of Long Beach Municipal Code Section 1.15.150, providing for the appointment of Dawn McIntosh to the Office of City Attorney, for a full term of four years commencing on the third Tuesday of December, 2026; and the cancellation of the Primary Nominating Election for City Attorney scheduled to be held on June 2, 2026. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0052
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0052. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
17. 26-54642 Recommendation to adopt resolution pursuant to the provisions of Long Beach
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Municipal Code Section 1.15.150, providing for the appointment of Doug Haubert to the Office of City Prosecutor, for a full term of four years commencing on the third Tuesday of December, 2026; and the cancellation of the Primary Nominating Election for City Prosecutor scheduled to be held on June 2, 2026. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0053
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
RES-26-0053. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Grey spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
Maria Elena spoke.
Lourdes Dixon spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Supernaw requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Belinda Barragan.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:17 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Belinda Barragan.
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NOTE:
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