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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 5:13 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, Senior City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Kerr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 15, except for Items 8 and 12. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 0 None
Michael G. spoke.
Julie Dean spoke.
Ross Turner spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke; and submitted a handout.
Michele Simon spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
1. 26-54883 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,215, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to the St. Mary Medical Center Foundation for their Easter Walk on April 5, 2026;
• $200 to Roadrunner’s Club of America, DBA: Shoreline Frontrunners of Long Beach for the 2026 Long Beach Pride Run/Walk on May 17, 2026; • $165 to Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for the Lost Railway Tour event on January 24, 2026;
• $350 to Grace United Methodist Church for the Spectralia Pride Forum on May 7, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,215, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
2. 26-54884 Recommendation to receive and file report on Councilwoman Saro's Travel to Sacramento on April 7, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent
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Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
3. 26-54885 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,250, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following organizations:
• $1,250 to Long Beach BLAST (Better Learning for All Students Today) in support of their annual Breakfast BLAST event;
• $1,000 to St. Anthony High School in support of their 105th Hall of Fame Gala;
• $500 to Long Beach Century Club to support their annual Mayor’s Trophy Golf Tournament;
• $500 to the Cambodian American Cultural Center in support of the 4th Annual Long Beach Sankranta Festival;
• $500 to Long Beach Forward in support of the Long Beach LGBTQIA2S+ Community Health Summit;
• $500 to Partners of Parks in support of the 1st Annual Long Beach Favorite Pet Competition;
• $500 to the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation in support of their NICU Warrior Walk;
• $500 to Lakewood Village Community Church in support of the BSA Troop 65 Annual Pancake Breakfast; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
4. 26-54889 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time
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District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $300 to the Speak Up Empowerment Foundation Inc, in support of their 10th annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 18, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $300, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
5. 26-54871 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
6. 26-54872 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 6, 2026 and April 13, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
7. 26-54809 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary
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for a Reinstatement and First Amendment to Communications License Agreement No. 27164 with T-Mobile West LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as successor in interest to Sprint PCS Assets LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as successor in interest to Cox PCS Assets, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the continued operation and use of telecommunication equipment on City of Long Beach owned property located at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, commonly known as the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
8. 26-54810 Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Separately Issued Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation, as amended, and return back to City Council with a presentation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Ruby Carrillo-Quincey, City Controller, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
9. 26-54811 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to process a refund in the amount of
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$98,183, to St. Mary Medical Center for Medi-Cal Ground Emergency Medical Transport overpayments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
10. 26-54880 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Small Cafe INC, dba The Small Cafe, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, 5656 East 2nd St, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
11. 26-54879 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with A&T Europe S.P.A., of Italy and its U.S. subsidiary, Myrtha Pools USA of Sarasota, Fl, for the procurement and delivery of prefabricated aquatic pools, equipment and ancillary parts and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Piggyback Contract with Wiseburn Unified School District (WUSD) Bid #2024-23 per Agreement dated August 15, 2024, in a total amount of $3,000,000, until the WUSD contract expires on August 15, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Wiseburn Unified contract remains in effect at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 3)
Enactment No: RES-26-0064
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0064 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
12. 26-54812 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-25-656 and award a contract to CSI Patrol Service, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing for security services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $350,000, 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. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, that the item be continued to the Tuesday, May 5, 2026, City Council meeting. The City Manager will extend the existing contract until that time to ensure that there is not a break of service. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
13. 26-54813 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35392 with BKF Engineers, of Newport Beach, CA; Contract No. 35394 with Ardurra Group, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA; Contract No. 35395 with GHD, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 35396 with Onward Engineering, of Anaheim, CA; and Contract No. 35398 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for providing as-needed consulting services for street design projects, to extend the terms of the contracts to September 30, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent
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Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
14. 26-54814 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International Corp., of Somerset, NJ, for providing technology products, services, and solutions on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Mesa, AZ, in a total annual amount not to exceed $150,000, until the City of Mesa, AZ contract 2024056-02 expires on July 1, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Mesa, AZ contract 2024056-02 is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0065
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0065 on the Consent Calendar. The motion by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
15. 26-54815 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35944 with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, of Annapolis Junction, MD, for providing cellular broadband services and modems, to increase the contract amount by $300,000, for an annual contract amount of $900,000, authorize and a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $180,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,080,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
Celebration of the Young Child
Sarah Soriano, Chair, Long Beach Early Childhood Education, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Youth Power Participatory Budgeting
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Robby, Invest in Youth Coalition, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Maggie Soberanis, Invest in Youth Coalition, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Janie, Invest in Youth Coalition, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Serina Kim, Invest in Youth Coalition, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Anne, Invest in Youth Coalition, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Denim Day 2026
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Shaleana Benson, Commander, Police Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Sharon Wie, Interval House, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Joanna Varela spoke.
Wes Aguilar spoke.
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Shelene Cardenas spoke.
Dachelle Kendrick, YWCA Greater Los Angeles, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Yisel Lopez, Program Manager, Survivor Empowerment Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING
16. 26-54807 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Estoppel and Recognition Agreement in favor of MCRT Investments LLC (or an affiliate) (MCRT) in connection with the transfer and development of the Mid Block Site at 321 West Ocean Boulevard;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Conveyance Agreement (Contract No. 35331) with MCRT and Plenary Properties Long Beach LLC to, among other things, recognize MCRT’s rights to the Mid Block Site and provide for project phasing;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement with MCRT to, among other things, allow for MCRT to fulfill City’s existing obligation under the Civic Center Project Agreement to remediate certain impacted soil existing on the Mid Block Site;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Waterline Easement Agreement with MCRT Investments LLC (or an affiliate) to, among other things, allow for the City to install and maintain a water pipeline and related facilities on a portion of the Mid Block Site;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Access Agreement with MCRT Investments LLC (or an affiliate) to, among other things, allow MCRT and its contractors to access City-owned property for the purposes of installing public improvements required in connection with the project;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Easement Agreement with MCRT Investments LLC (or an affiliate) to, among other things, allow for the installation of landscaping, hardscaping and a fire lane on a portion of City-owned property;
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Adopt resolution approving deferral of up to $1,799,917, in development impact fees to be collected at the completion of Phase Two of the project in recognition of infrastructure completed early in Phase One;
Enactment No: RES-26-0066
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0066. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
26-54808 Adopt resolution approving an “Other Alternative Compliance Method” request under the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for a 729 unit housing development project located at 321 West Ocean Boulevard, to allow the option for inclusion of seventy-three (73) Moderate-Income (MI) level affordable units (10 percent MI affordability) instead of the standard requirement of forty-four (44) Very- Low-Income (VLI) and forty-four (44) Low-Income (LI) level affordable units (12 percent total affordability) for the affordability requirement pursuant to Section
21.67.080(C) of the Long Beach Municipal Code and adopting related findings thereto; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute such other documents, agreements, or maps as are reasonably necessary to effectuate the transfer and development of the Mid Block Site. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-26-0067
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0067. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Scott Kinsey, Planner, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Michael G. spoke.
Justice 4 All spoke.
Gray spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mikeisha Southern spoke.
Robbie Heffner spoke.
Allison Risen spoke.
David Olivares spoke.
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FB spoke.
Liz Barnett spoke.
Jesse Perez spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
17. 26-54882 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation in recognition of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Monica Lee spoke.
Kalmine Ly spoke.
Rong Be spoke.
Chanwantha Sam Limon spoke.
Tevy Sithan spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Pheng Koung spoke.
18. 26-54890 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with relevant departments to evaluate the feasibility and process to consider the disposition of City-owned parcel identified as APN 7149-004-900 to facilitate a Teamsters-sponsored community park activation concept “Playground With No Bounds” and report back to council within 120 days.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Eric Tate spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
19. 26-54820 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation update on citywide public safety efforts. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Kerr, Thrash-Ntuk
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint
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presentation.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Catherine Francis spoke.
Ross Turner spoke.
Michele Simon spoke.
Julie Dean spoke.
Brian Cochran spoke; and submitted a handout.
John Edmond spoke.
Tatiana Williams spoke.
Ruby Arrington spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
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Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
20. 26-54881 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles County Housing and Homeless Services, Homeless Prevention Unit, of Los Angeles CA, to provide operations and supportive services for the Homeless Prevention Program to persons at risk of experiencing homelessness in the City of Long Beach, in a total contract amount not to exceed $743,703, for a period of one-year with the option to renew for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0068
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0068. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services,
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spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Carolina Buhler spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
21. 26-54822 Recommendation to receive and file a report on the construction progress of the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Supernaw, Uranga
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Need for... spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Colin Averill, Project Management Officer, Public Works, spoke.
22. 26-54888 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
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documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36289 with Reyes Construction, Inc., of Pomona, CA, for providing construction services on the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project, to increase the contract amount by $4,500,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $31,064,768; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $2,000,000, offset by a release of set asides available for this purpose. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Supernaw, Uranga
Need for... spoke.
ORDINANCE
23. 26-54816 Recommendation to affirm that the proposed ordinance amendments and Local Coastal Program Amendment are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and 15311 (Accessory Structures) (CE-25-143);
Declare ordinance amending Title 5, Title 8 and Title 10 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by repealing and replacing Chapters 5.37, 5.51, 8.40, 8.44, 8.45,
10.22, and 10.24 all relating to mobile food facilities, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to affirm that the proposed ordinance amendments and Local Coastal Program Amendment are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and 15311 (Accessory Structures) (CE-25-143). The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Supernaw, Uranga
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Supernaw, Uranga
26-54817 Declare ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA25-002), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Chapters 21.15, 21.32, 21.33, 21.35, 21.45, 21.51, 21.52, and 21.53 of Title 21 (Zoning) related to the definition of mobile food facilities (i.e. mobile food trucks) and their operation on private property to support proposed changes to Title 5 (Regulations of Businesses, Trades and Professions) and Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the LBMC, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Supernaw, Uranga
26-54818 Declare ordinance amending Chapters 22.15 and 22.25 of Title 22 (Transitional Zoning Code: Zone in Specified Areas) related to the definition of mobile food facilities (i.e. mobile food trucks) and their operation on private property to support proposed changes to Title 5 (Regulations of Businesses, Trades and Professions) and Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the LBMC, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Supernaw, Uranga
26-54819 Adopt resolution supporting a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA25-002) to implement the establishment of new regulations for mobile food facilities in Title 21 (Zoning) to implement proposed changes of Title 5 and Title 8 of the LBMC and authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit LCPA25-002, 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)
Enactment No: RES-26-0069
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0069. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Supernaw, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Need to eat spoke.
Adalid Granados spoke.
Arturo spoke.
Jorge Mercado spoke.
Victor Alcantar spoke.
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Maria Navarro spoke.
Elias Bolanos spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
24. 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-26-0008
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-26-0008. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Supernaw, Uranga
25. 26-54243 Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-26-0009
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-26-0009. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
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Erik Garcia spoke.
Roya Bagheri spoke.
26. 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-26-0010
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-26-0010. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 3 Duggan, Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Celeste Wilson spoke.
Monica Stewart spoke.
Tony Damico spoke.
Jacqueline Perez spoke.
Tracy L. spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Need for Speed spoke.
Lourdes N. Dixon spoke.
Gray spoke.
Rogelio Martinez spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro read a statement on behalf of Vice Mayor Uranga.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:12 AM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
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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.
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