CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
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 5:07 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas, Allen, Saro
Also present: April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Tyler Bonanno-Curley, Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, Assistant City Clerk, Matthew Bunma, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 15. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
1. 26-54766 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $13,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time
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District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $1,000 to United Cambodian Community in support of Long Beach Sankranta;
2. $10,000 to the Museum of Latin American Art in support of their 30th Anniversary Gala;
3. $1,000 to Long Beach Forward in support of Long Beach LGBTQIA2S+ Community Health Summit;
4. $1,000 to Cambodia Town, Inc in support of the Cambodia Town Parade; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $13,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
2. 26-54767 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,400, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $300 to the Black Employees Association of Long Beach for the annual Michael Betts Scholarship Program;
2. $300 to Long Beach Pride for the 2026 Pride Festival on May 16-17, 2026;
3. $300 to Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership for the Community Breakfast on May 22, 2026;
4. $500 to Friends of Long Beach Firefighters for the 2026 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Cars and Clippers Fundraising Event on March 14, 2026; 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.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
3. 26-54773 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,275, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $125 to American Indian Changing Spirits, in support of their 25th Anniversary;
2. $250 to the LGBTQ Center to support their 5th Annual Trans Day of Visibility Celebration;
3. $200 to One in Long Beach Inc, in support of their 2026 Long Beach Gives Campaign;
4. $200 to the Speak Up Empowerment Foundation Inc, in support of their 10th annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum;
5. $500 to CLIMB, in support of their Women’s Symposium;
6. $2,500 to the Cambodia Town Inc in support of their Parade & Festival sponsorship;
7. $2,500 to the United Cambodian Community, in support of the Long Beach Sankranta Festival hosted by the Cambodian American Cultural Center; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,275, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
4. 26-54764 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $56,260, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Cheryl Barnes.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
5. 26-54765 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit three Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, separate authority to pay $16,095, 2) $30,957.50, 3) $23,345 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Sharon Van Duin.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
6. 26-54771 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $100,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Angela Winston v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV02674.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
7. 26-54772 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $60,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Diana Ramirez Vargas v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV00269.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
8. 26-54762 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, March 17 and March 24, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
9. 26-54778 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 16, 2026 and March 30, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
10. 26-54775 Recommendation to adopt resolution designating the ballot listing of the candidates which have been duly nominated for the City’s Primary Nominating Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0059
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0059 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
11. 26-54713 Recommendation to approve the 2026 Office of Climate Action and Sustainability Work Plan. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
12. 26-54717 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 designation of one-time District Priority Funds for City Council District infrastructure projects and existing programs; and
Approve related budget appropriation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2026 in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
13. 26-54714 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36217 with Carrum Health, of San Francisco, CA, for providing surgical Centers of Excellence administrative services, to extend the term of the contract to March 31, 2027. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
14. 26-54715 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35598 with Health Advocate, of Omaha, NE, for providing a comprehensive and strategic suite of health resources, to extend the term of the contract to February 28, 2027. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
15. 26-54716 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bawk Bok 2nd PCH, LLC, dba Noble Bird Rotisserie, for a premise-to-premise transfer application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 6430 East Pacific Coast Hwy #120. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
Community Development Week
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April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Elizabeth Weithers, Housing Operations Officer, Community Development, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Erin Hoops spoke.
DeAndre Albright spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Tony Fisher spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Elliot Lewis spoke.
Michael spoke.
Port Huron spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
16. 26-54768 Recommendation to authorize a seven percent (7%) merit compensation increase to the annual base salary of Francine Kerridge, Director of Police Oversight, at an amount equal to $245,093.191, effective October 4, 2025, issue a $3,000 one-time performance incentive to Francine Kerridge, Director of Police Oversight, and amend the City Salary Schedules effective October 4, 2025, October 18, 2025, November 15, 2025, November 29, 2025, December 27, 2025, January 24, 2026, and March 7, 2026 to reflect the 7% increase to the annual base salary of the Director of Police Oversight classification.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
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Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Seymore Justice spoke.
Nassar spoke.
17. 26-54774 Recommendation to request City Manager to take formal steps to establish Long Beach as a major destination and participant in the Pier-to-Pier Coastal Ferry Program, working with all appropriate departments including Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works, and engaging with regional partners including LA Metro and the Board of Supervisors to leverage the Belmont Pier, the Queen Mary, the City’s downtown waterfront, and other coastal assets to support the development of innovative regional transportation systems to better connect Long Beach to cities across the region in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Patricia Keeney-Maischoss, Chair, Pier-To-Pier, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Kevin Lorton spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Danny Salas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
18. 26-54777 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with relevant departments to begin the process in amending and updating the Long Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 5.81 “Tobacco Retail Permit” to include required distances, or “buffer zones,” between smoke shops, tobacco retailers, and/or smoking lounges and youth-oriented areas (i.e. schools, daycare centers, playgrounds, libraries, parks, recreation facilities, youth programming events that occur at parks, etc.) and elder care facilities (nursing homes, convalescent homes, etc.), and report back to council within 120 days.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request staff to include in the report back whether nitrous oxide is sold in a smoke shop and would be subject to the “buffer zone” or if it needs to come back as it’s own item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
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Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
19. 26-54718 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Julie Bedard for a limited duration to work in the Police Department. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0060
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0060. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
20. 26-54719 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Evolution Risk, for healthcare specific stop-loss reinsurance coverage with a $500,000, deductible level, at an estimated cost of $3,193,000, for a twelve-month period retroactively effective January 1, 2026; and execute any subsequent amendments necessary to maintain current benefit levels and remain in compliance with state and federal laws. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
21. 26-54720 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7261 and award a contract to All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, for as-needed local street improvements, in amount not to exceed $60,000,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
ORDINANCE
22. 26-54597 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Section 5.92.030, Section 8.68.160, Section 8.68.170 and adding Division XIII to Chapter 5.92 (Adult Use Cannabis Business and Activities); all relating to the regulation of cannabis special events, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-26-0006
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-26-0006. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 1 Duggan
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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23. 26-54600 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 5.80, all relating to the implementation of a permanent Taxicab Program, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: ORD-26-0007
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Uranga
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Saro
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson recused himself from Agenda Item No. 23.
Vice Mayor Uranga recused himself from Agenda Item No. 23.
Dave Shukla spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Watson Community Alliance spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Gray spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Eleanor Schmidt.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 7:08 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Eleanor Schmidt.
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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.