CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 10)
1. 26-54839 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,900, offset by the Third 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 Black History Month Celebration;
2. $400 to LA County Youth Climate Commissioner, Mayra Catalán-Orozco for the Picnic For The Planet Event;
3. $1,200 to the Greenbelt Heights Neighborhood Association for a 2026 Chili Cook-Off Block Party;
4. $5,000 to Live at the Shell for continued activation of the Recreation Park Bandshell; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,900, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
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Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-54840 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $12,600, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $2,600 to California State University, Long Beach in support of the CSULB Latine Resource Center’s Nuestra Graduación Celebration;
2. $10,000 to The Nonprofit Partnership in support of Westside Promise Collaborative meetings; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $12,600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54827 Recommendation to receive and file Proposition H Audit Report for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2025.
Office or Department: City Auditor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-54842 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 30, 2026 and April 6, 2026.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-54828 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Legislative Department, Office of the Mayor; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-54782 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with Marathon Petroleum Foundation, Inc., Community Investment Grant Program, to accept and expend grant funding up to $8,000, from the Emergency Official Grant Program funds for Station 12 First
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Responders Wellness and Station Maintenance for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; and increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $8,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Fire Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 26-54779 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, including any amendments to the allocation amount, with the County of Los Angeles, to accept and expend County Measure B funds in the amount of $1,500,000, to support ongoing bioterrorism response programs, for a two-year period, through June 30, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,500,000, offset by reimbursement revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 26-54781 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Affiliation Agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the University of New England, for student field placement, internship and preceptorship with the Health and Human Services Department for a period of three years upon execution, with the option to renew for five additional three-year periods at the discretion of the City Manager, or designee. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 26-54783 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Resolution (No. RES-25-0125) to add, delete and modify position titles, add clarifying language, remove Attachment C, and align the professional ranges with minimum wage. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 26-54784 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Second LB, LLC, dba Hironori Craft Ramen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5718 East 7th St, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is
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granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Police Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Cambodian New Year
Public Health Month
CONTINUED HEARING
11. 26-54243 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, review and determine that the proposed Zoning Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts (SE-25-142);
Declare ordinance approving 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 the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
26-54244 Adopt resolution supporting a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA25-001) to implement the establishment of new regulations for MEHKOS in Title 21 (Zoning) to implement proposed changes of Title 5 of the LBMC and authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit LCPA25-001, and associated materials and findings, related to changes to Title 21 of the LBMC to the California Coastal Commission for its review and certification in compliance with the Certified Local Coastal Program. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. 26-54465 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code - Regulation of Businesses, Trades, and Professions, amending and restating Chapter 5.35, all relating to Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for a final reading. Approval of this ordinance will create a program that permits home-based food facilities to prepare and sell meals directly to consumers. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
REGULAR AGENDA
13. 26-54785 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-25-591 and award a contract to Contemporary Services Corporation, of Northridge, CA, for providing as-needed security services supporting special events produced by the City, as well as concerts and other events held at the Long Beach Amphitheater and additional special events hosted on the Queen Mary campus, in an annual amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a period of six years, with the option to renew for four 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)
Office or Department: Economic Development and Opportunity
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 26-54786 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-25-612 and award a contract to Sound Diplomacy, Inc., of Wilmington, DE, for the development of an Entertainment Strategic Plan, in an amount of $125,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $12,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $137,500, for a period of one year; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Economic Development and Opportunity
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Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 26-54780 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HSB-2026-001 and award a contract to Jovenes, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing Interim Housing operations and support services for the Transitional Age Youth Navigation Center, in a total annual amount not to exceed $565,020, for a period of one year beginning April 1, 2026, 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)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
16. 26-54841 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending and restating Chapter 5.95 of the Long Beach Municipal Code relating to third-party food delivery service fees, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for a final reading. (Citywide)
Office or Department: City Attorney
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, April 14, 2026 – Economic Development and Opportunity Committee at 3:00 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee at 3:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
HEARING REMINDER
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Continued Hearing for Consideration of a Zoning Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment for changes to the Zoning Regulations for the Mobile Food Facilities (i.e. Mobile Food Trucks) Ordinance. (Citywide)
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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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.