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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 5:10 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Saro
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Matthew Bunma, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Vice Mayor Uranga led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 27, except for Item 14. 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
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Ruby Arrington spoke.
L spoke.
FB spoke.
Gray spoke.
Michael spoke.
1. 26-54978 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,177.45, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to the following:
1. Long Beach Gray Panthers, in support of the 9th Annual Senior Fest, in the amount of $500;
2. Long Beach Downtown Residential Council, in support of community engagement and administrative efforts, in the amount of $500;
3. Long Beach Renaissance High School PARTS, Inc., in support of student AV tech services at the District One Neighborhood Leadership Training Event, in the amount of $177.45; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,177.45, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
2. 26-54979 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, 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 Partners of Parks in support of the Easter Egg Hunt held in CD4;
2. $500 to Long Beach Little League in support of their Girls with Game Initiative;
3. $500 to Bridge the Gap Tennis Management in support of their Free Youth Tennis Play Day;
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4. $500 to LBC Hero Squad in support of their annual Sibling Day;
5. $500 to the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation in support of their 3rd annual NICU Walk;
6. $500 to Long Beach 908 Marketing Services LLC in support of Long Beach’s “908 Day”; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
3. 26-54962 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 $90,252.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Greg Barnhart.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
4. 26-54963 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 $68,440, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Danielle Caldwell.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
5. 26-54964 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 1) $142,897.50 for Stipulations with Request for Award, and also authority to pay 2) $123.69 per week for a Life Pension thereafter, subject to Cost of Living Adjustments, after the permanent disability has been paid in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Rodolfo Gonzales.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
6. 26-54965 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 $62,350, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Sean Hunt.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
7. 26-54966 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for Death Benefits for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $520,373.86, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order to minor dependents of decedent, Javan Settles.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
8. 26-54967 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulation with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $50,170, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Brian Tuliau.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
9. 26-54968 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Rutan & Tucker, LLP, a Professional Corporation, for legal services in the matter entitled City of Long Beach v. TIC Catalina Landing, LLC, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25LBCV01372. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
10. 26-54973 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, April 14 and April 21, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
11. 26-54971 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 13, 2026 and April 27, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
12. 26-54969 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Fire Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-26-0070
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0070. 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
13. 26-54970 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Police Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-26-0071
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0071. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
14. 26-54923 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Pro-Finish Construction Services, of El Cajon, CA, for the furnishing and installing of electrical infrastructure for the Long Beach Amphitheater, in a total contract amount not to exceed $747,060, for a period of one year, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
15. 26-54932 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for May 19, 2026. (Districts 1, 2, 4, 5)
Enactment No: RES-26-0072
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0072. 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
16. 26-54924 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to deposit an additional $405,500, in proceeds from sales of former-Redevelopment Agency properties into the Grow America Fund, Inc., enabling the City to continue to make SBA 7(a) loans to eligible businesses. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
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Absent: 1 Saro
17. 26-54933 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Applied Business Software, Inc., dba The Mortgage Office, of Huntington Beach, CA, for loan servicing software, in a total amount not to exceed $314,398, for a period of 10 years, with the option to renew for 5 additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-26-0073
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0073. 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
18. 26-54975 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37082, with ReNewell Fleet Service, LLC, of Corona, CA, for continuing to provide Pierce fire engine parts and repair services, to increase the annual contract amount by $150,000; authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $30,000, based on the revised annual contract amount of $300,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $330,000; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Department of Financial Management by $165,000, offset by funds available generated by the revenue received through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
19. 26-54941 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37611 with The Beacon House Association of San Pedro, for providing meal services, to increase the annual aggregate contract amount by $587,000, for a revised annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $1,332,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
20. 26-54943 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, including any amendments to the allocation amount, with the California Department of Public Health, to receive and expend additional grant funding in the amount of $80,000, to fund congenital syphilis prevention and control activities, for the grant term of February 28, 2026 to February 28, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $80,000, offset by reimbursement revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
21. 26-54944 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into Data Use Agreements with L.A. Care Health Plan and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. for the receipt and use of health- related data to support population health management and community health assessment efforts, for a period of three years, with L.A. Care Health Plan and for
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a period of one year with the option to renew for three one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager, with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
22. 26-54938 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Long Beach Rowing Association, in an amount not to exceed $560, for the use of Marine Stadium for a National Learn to Row Day event to be held on June 6, 2026. (District 3)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
23. 26-54939 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Right of Entry Permit, and any related documents, including any necessary amendments, with the Naples Islands Garden Club, a nonprofit organization, for the restoration of the fountain and surrounding area at La Bella Fontana di Napoli Park, for a term of one year, 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 amend Right of Entry Permit No. P-00429 to expand access to include annual or bi-annual painting of the lampposts and drinking fountain at La Bella Fontana di Napoli Park. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
24. 26-54937 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $50,430, for the 2026 Dodgers Dreamteam Program, including the acceptance of funding for park maintenance, umpire fees, in-kind contributions, and one Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator for youth baseball and softball for the 2026 summer season; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $50,430, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
25. 26-54934 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PD-25-609 and award a contract to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., of Falls Church, VA, for the provision of Intelligence Analyst services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $508,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, in the amount of $388,000, annually, 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)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
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26. 26-54935 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, of Pasadena, CA, for providing hostile vehicle mitigation mobile barrier kits, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Santa Ana, in a total amount not to exceed $285,000, until the City of Santa Ana contract expires on December 1, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Santa Ana contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0074
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0074. 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
27. 26-54940 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments with the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to enter into a Standard Voluntary Agreement (SVA) for soil remediation oversight of lead- containing soil at the future obstacle training course site at the Long Beach Police Academy; and
Authorize payment to the Department of Toxic Substances Control for oversight costs incurred in connection with the remediation activities for an amount not to exceed $100,000. (District 4)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
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Small Business Week Legacy and Green Business Recognition
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Samantha Rivas, Community Program Technician, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alexander Walczak, Community Program Technician, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
2026 Southern California Edison Scholar Award Recognition
Councilman Supernaw spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Adrian Garcia, Government Relations Manager, Southern California Edison, spoke.
Kaleb N. spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Crystal Allen spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke; and submitted a handout.
Marquise spoke.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
Tenants Rise spoke.
Tenant Protections Now spoke.
Andrea Romero spoke.
Rev. Jonathan Mitchell spoke.
Maria Meza spoke.
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Dave Shukla spoke.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
28. 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 the provision of security services, in an amount not to exceed $175,000, for an initial term of six months, with the option to renew for up to two additional six-month periods, each renewal in an additional amount not to exceed $175,000, 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 Vice Mayor Uranga, 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
Michael Anderson spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
29. 26-54984 Recommendation to request City Council take an official position in support of
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Measure ER, the Essential Healthcare Restoration Act for Los Angeles County.
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 Zendejas, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Alisa Nicholas spoke.
Claudia Powell spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Liliana Martinez spoke.
Sashi spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
30. 26-54976 Recommendation to approve naming of the Central Facilities Center at Martin Luther King Park to the "Dale E. Clinton Resource Center", in accordance with City of Long Beach Administrative Regulation AR 8-7 facility naming process and the support of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
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Charles Clinton spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie read a statement on behalf of Councilwoman Saro.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
31. 26-54977 Recommendation to approve naming of the Los Altos Plaza Park to "Park Estates Community Park", in accordance with City of Long Beach Administrative Regulation AR 8-7 facility naming process and the support of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
32. 26-54942 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to accept and expend funding in the amount of $713,955, to enhance public health infrastructure for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $713,955, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Erica Valencia-Adachi, Deputy Director, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Erica Valencia-Adachi, Deputy Director, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Erica Valencia-Adachi, Deputy Director, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Ruby Arrington spoke.
ORDINANCE
33. 26-54816 Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-26-0011
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-26-0011. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Saro
Seymour Takos spoke.
Anthony Bryson spoke.
34. 26-54817 Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-26-0012
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-26-0012. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Saro
35. 26-54818 Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-26-0013
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-26-0013. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Saro
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lourdes Dixon spoke.
Barrick Stees spoke.
Ted Zellmer spoke; and submitted a handout.
David Wilson spoke.
Hana Ham Rosebrock spoke.
Do Right By LB spoke.
Gray spoke.
Chuck spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Uranga made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:53 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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.