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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 5:09 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, 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 Thrash-Ntuk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve Consent Calendar Item 1 – 25. 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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1. 26-55058 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $1,000 to Fiestalegre, Inc., in support of the Dia de San Juan Festival;
2. $1,000 to the Wrigley Association in support of Wrigley Neighbors United’s West Long Beach Clean-Up; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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. 26-55059 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $1,000, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide the following:
1. Peer Education Community Center, in support CLIMB Central Long Beach’s 12th Annual Literacy Fair, in the amount of $1,000; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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. 26-55060 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following organizations:
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• $2,000 to Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc. in support of the 43rd Annual Long Beach Pride Festival;
• $1,000 to St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation “CARE Center” in support of their Easter Walk;
• $750 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) in support of the annual Dine on Pine event;
• $250 to the Patrick Henry PTA in support of the End-of-Year Celebration for the Patrick Henry Elementary School Running Club;
• $500 to the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership (TNP) in support of their annual Nonprofit Community Breakfast;
• $500 to Care Closet LBC to support their ongoing operations to assist and provide opportunities for people experiencing homelessness; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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. 26-55050 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $80,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Ellen Matthews v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV21118.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
5. 26-55051 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $80,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Ciciely McBride, et al. v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV24251.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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. 26-55040 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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. 26-55047 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 27, 2026 and May 4, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
8. 26-55041 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Manager Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-26-0075
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0075 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
9. 26-55042 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Financial Management Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-26-0076
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0076 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. 26-55002 Recommendation to adopt Specifications for RFQ ED-25-588 Workforce Subject Matter Experts and award contracts to KPMG LLP, of McLean, VA; National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy, of Washington, DC; Science L.E.A.F, of Riverview, FL; TPMA, LLC, of Indianapolis, IN; and WorkED Consulting, of Burke, VA to provide as-needed various workforce development services through America's Job Center of California (AJCC), in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, 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
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
11. 26-55003 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments,
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with Arizona Machinery, LLC, dba Stotz Equipment, of Avondale, AZ, for the purchase of two John Deere 6135E tractors with Diamond Mowers triple flail system, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 112624-DAC), in an amount of $519,002, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $51,900, for a total contract amount not to exceed $570,902, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of the John Deere 6135E tractors, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0077
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0077 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. 26-55005 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Bragg Investment Company Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase of a John Deere 524P-Tier wheel loader, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 011723-JDC), in an amount of $247,632, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $24,763, for a total contract amount not to exceed $272,395, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a John Deere 524 P-Tier wheel loader, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0078
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0078 on the Consent Calendar. The
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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. 26-55004 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Bragg Investment Company Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase of a John Deere 330P-Tier skid steer loader, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 011723-JDC), in an amount of $178,519, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $17,852, for a total contract amount not to exceed $196,371, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a John Deere 330P-Tier skid steer loader, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0079
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0079 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
14. 26-55022 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Bragg Investment Company Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase of a John Deere 310P-Tier backhoe loader, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 011723-JDC), in an amount of $158,617, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $15,862, for a total contract amount not to exceed $174,479, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a John Deere 310P-Tier backhoe loader, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0080
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0080 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
15. 26-55006 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-26-680 and award a contract to CW Industries, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing welding supplies and repair services, in a total annual contract amount not to exceed $350,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into these contracts, including any amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
16. 26-55007 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-26-683 and award a contract to Daniels Tire Service, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA, Southern Tire Mart, LLC., of Columbia, MS, and Industrial Tire Service, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase of and delivery of new tires, and related supplies and services, in an annual aggregate amount of $800,000; authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $80,000, for a total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $880,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into these contracts, including any necessary subsequent
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amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $360,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue received through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
17. 26-55015 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Freightliner 114SD with Versalift VN-555 aerial body, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 032824-DAI), in an amount of $486,876, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $48,688, for a total contract amount not to exceed $535,564, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a CNG-powered Freightliner 114SD Truck, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0081
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0081 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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18. 26-54998 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-26-691 Long Beach Re- Entry Services Program (LBRSP) Youth Diversion and award a contract to Confluence Rising dba the California Conference for Equality and Justice, of Long Beach, CA, for providing diversion services for youth ages 15-24 arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a criminal offense, and who also self-identify as having a need for mental health and/or substance use services, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of two years, 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)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
19. 26-54999 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC, of Henrico, VA, for as-needed medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and related health products and services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, in a total annual amount not to exceed $450,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on January 5, 2030, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0082
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0082 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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20. 26-55000 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-26-669 Long Beach Reentry Services Program (LBRSP) Mental Health Services provider for LBRSP and award a contract to The Serenity Brand, of Long Beach CA, for providing Mental Health Services, in a total amount not to exceed $1,201,075, for a period of two years, 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)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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. 26-55023 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the California Department of Public Health, for participation in the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative Internship Program for a one year period ending on June 30, 2027. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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. 26-55009 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023- 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) regarding revisions to the Community Services Assistant classification specification.
Enactment No: RES-26-0083
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0083 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. 26-55010 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Right of Entry Permit No. P-00202 with Orange County Coastkeeper, to provide continued restoration activities associated with the Jack Dunster Marine Reserve Living Shorelines Project, and extend the term of the permit for one additional three-year period, from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, with the option to extend the term for one additional two-year period until April 30, 2031, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
24. 26-55024 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36791 with the City of Cerritos, Contract No. 37255 with the City of Los Alamitos, and Contract No. 36774 with the City of Signal Hill, for the provision of providing animal care services by the City of Long Beach’s Animal Care Services Bureau; and increase the annual compensation schedule based on adjusted costs of services per capita, per year, for an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for the term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, and authorize up to a 10 percent increase annually thereafter, with the option to extend the term of all three contracts for an additional two years to June 30, 2030, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
25. 26-55011 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the Long Beach Unified School District, owner of the property located at 550 Silvera Avenue, for the installation, operation, maintenance, and the repair of public utilities; and
Accept the filed Notice of Exemption prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (District 3)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, 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
ACS Pet Adoption
Laura Amezcua Herrera, Community Information Specialist, Animal Care Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Shaina Flesser, Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
National Public Works Week
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Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING
26. 26-55012 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment with dancing to Hey Gurl LLC DBA Men's Room Bar 1744 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, 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
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Tara Mortenson, Business Services Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Scott Ruiz spoke.
Josiah Davis spoke.
Tom Herzog spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
David Bales spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Tara Mortenson, Business Services Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Feinstein spoke.
Carlos spoke.
Tatiana Williams spoke.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
27. 26-55013 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the City’s E-Bike Safety Initiative; and
Request City Attorney to prepare amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), Title 10, Chapter 10.48, to clarify that electric bicycles are included in the definition of bicycles, prohibit Class 3 electric –bicycles on sidewalks and multiuse paths, and remove an outdated provision no longer applicable as outlined in this City Council Letter and the attached memorandum. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation, as amended, to remove prohibiting Class 3 electric –bicycles from multi-use paths and report back to the City Council in 6 months from the date of implementation. 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
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Willie Walker, Parking and Mobility Officer, Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Shalena Benson, Commander, Police Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Richard Nunez, Chronic Disease and Injury Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
Edna Transon spoke.
Sydny Delgado-Kurth spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Shalena Benson, Commander, Police Department, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Shalena Benson, Commander, Police Department, spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Richard Nunez, Chronic Disease and Injury Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
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Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
28. 26-55056 Recommendation to receive and file an update on proposed changes to the City Council order of business due to Senate Bill 707; and
Request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), Title 2, Chapter 2.03 based on the proposed modifications outlined in this City Council letter and the May 1, 2026 staff memorandum regarding those proposed modifications, including but not limited to, adjusting the City Council meeting start time, public comment process, and supplemental agenda timeline. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code with proposed modifications to: [1] adjust the City Council start time to 4:00 PM; [2] Move the deadline for items to
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be submitted on the supplemental agenda to Thursday; [3] Non- agenda public comment at 90 seconds per speaker for in person and virtual public comment with a maximum of 30 minutes; and [4] Agenda item public comment at 90 seconds per speaker for in person and virtual public comment with a maximum of 60 minutes, allowing the Mayor, as presiding officer, discretion to extend time limits in 30 minute increments with a cut off time at 5:30 PM for agenda item public comment sign up. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 1 Zendejas
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Amy spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Millicent Usoro, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
29. 26-55016 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend the Facility Use Permit with Centro C.H.A., Inc., a nonprofit corporation, to operate the Latino Cultural Center at the Jenny Oropeza Community Center at 401 Golden Avenue, for a three-year period, with the option to renew for two additional three-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager, and execute any necessary amendments or related documents to support the operation and programming of the Latino Cultural Center. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Lilia Ocampo spoke.
Ariana Sahagun spoke.
Jenny Aguirre spoke.
Joel Gomez spoke.
Eli Gomez-Perez spoke.
Itzel spoke.
Karime spoke.
Jessica Quintana spoke.
Teresa Moreno spoke.
Rosario Roldan spoke.
Karina Mendoza spoke.
Laura Mozo spoke.
Diana Norman spoke.
Lucia Ciuffetelli spoke.
Jerry Avila spoke.
Megan Anaya spoke.
Wilber Galan spoke.
Elvira Hurtado spoke.
Christine Delabre spoke.
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Lorena Banuelos spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
30. 26-55017 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HSB-2026-002 and award contracts to 1736 Family Crisis Center, of Los Angeles, CA; Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.; Goodwill, Southern Los Angeles County, of Long Beach, CA; Harbor Interfaith Services, Inc., of San Pedro, CA; Interval House, of Long Beach, CA; Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, of Orange, CA; Mental Health America of Los Angeles, of Long Beach, CA; PATH, of Los Angeles, CA; The Children’s Clinic ‘Serving Children and Their Families’, of Long Beach, CA; and United States Veterans Initiative, of Los Angeles, CA for providing operations and supportive services for the Continuum of Care funded programs that support adults, youth, and families with minor children experiencing homelessness in the City of Long Beach in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $9,613,093, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional, one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Supernaw, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Rogelio spoke.
31. 26-55057 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, including any amendments to the allocation amount, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, BioWatch, to accept and expend funding in the amount awarded to maintain BioWatch Field Operations for biothreat detection, for a three-month period, from May 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Supernaw, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Sandy Wedgeworth, Communicable Disease Response Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
NEW BUSINESS
32. 26-55130 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 Painting, Inc., of El Cajon, CA, for the installation 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)
Enactment No: RES-26-0084
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 26-0084. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Supernaw, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Rogelio spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Oscar Arturo Sevilla spoke.
FB spoke.
Lourdes N. Dixon spoke.
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Gray spoke.
Rogelio spoke.
Gerald Higgin Botham spoke.
CJ spoke.
G spoke.
Amy spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:53 PM, 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.
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.