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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 5:11 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Allen
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 18, except for Item 6. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Carla Pulido-Jordan spoke.
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1. 26-55150 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to the Long Beach Youth Chorus for Sing-a-Long Beach; • $2,000 to the Long Beach Rowing Association for the Learn-to-Row Camp; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, 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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
2. 26-55152 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,180, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $880 to Cambodian Association of America in support of the Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund, in support of their Southeast Asian Scholarship Event;
2. $300 to the Long Beach Phnom Penh Sister Cities Association to support their Cambodian Heritage Event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,180, to offset transfers 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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
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3. 26-55148 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 5, 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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
4. 26-55149 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 4, 2026 and May 11, 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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
5. 26-55157 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, subcontracts, and subsequent amendments, including amendments to the grant term or award amount, with Community Partners to accept and expend grant funding in an amount up to $320,000, as part of the Economic Liberation Project (ELP), an impact-focused collaboration with Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment (ÓRALE), to enhance Long Beach’s services for Long Beach communities that face barriers to employment for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. (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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
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6. 26-55064 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, including any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, to provide parking citation processing services to Long Beach City College District, for a period of two years, with an option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year terms, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 5, 6)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk recused herself from Agenda Item No. 6.
7. 26-55062 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 37304, Cal OES Agreement No.
A231012554 with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services approving the Fire Department to complete Regional Urban Search and Rescue training and exercises through June 30, 2028; and to increase the agreement amount by $77,450, for a revised agreement amount not to exceed $324,450; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Fire Department by $77,450, offset by reimbursement funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. (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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
8. 26-55091 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Great West Fire & Safety, Inc., of Ridgefield, WA, for furnishing and delivering firefighter turnouts to the Long Beach Fire
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Department, in a total annual contract amount not to exceed $805,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-26-0085
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0085 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
9. 26-55061 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, between the City of Long Beach and the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to accept and expend additional funding in the amount of $3,972, for a new total amount of $13,118,616, for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Supplement Programs for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $3,972, offset by grant revenues. (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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
10. 26-55065 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Purchase Order No. 22602694 with Dr. Juan Escobar, of Huntington Beach, CA, for performing licensed physician services at the City of Long Beach’s Occupational Health Clinic, to increase the purchase order amount by $20,000, for a total purchase order amount not to exceed
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$119,000. (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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
11. 26-55092 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Experian Employer Services, Inc., of Costa Mesa, CA, for providing unemployment insurance administration and employment verification services, in an annual amount of $7,500, authorize a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $1,875, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $9,375, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-26-0086
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0086 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
12. 26-55067 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-23-308 and award a contract to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc, of Irvine, CA, for providing insurance brokerage services for property and casualty liability insurance coverage, in a total contract amount not to exceed $525,000, 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. (Citywide)
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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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
13. 26-55068 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 28849 and Contract No. 28850, with Riskonnect, Inc., formerly known as Ventiv Technology, Inc., of Atlanta, GA, for licensing of its proprietary iVos Workers’ Compensation claims management software program, to increase the annual aggregate contract amount by $24,450, for an annual aggregate contract amount of $288,450, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $28,845, for a revised annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $317,295. (Citywide)
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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
14. 26-55070 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for two sponsorship awards in the amounts of $50,000, for Long Beach Municipal Band program, for the period of June 23, 2026, through July 31, 2026, and $2,500, for Older Americans Month events, for the period of May 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, for a total amount of $52,500;
Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $50,000, offset by the sponsorship awards; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and
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Marine Department by $2,500, offset by the sponsorship awards. (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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
15. 26-55069 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Cruz Aquino, Julio, dba Bonsai Sushi Bar, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 256 Pine Avenue. (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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
16. 26-55071 Recommendation to find the project exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Categorical Exemption, Section 15301 (Class 1. Existing Facilities), and Section 15302 (Class 2. Replacement or Reconstruction). Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse Number 2009071006; and find that all requirements for a final tract map to accept the existing eight-story mixed-use building of separate ownership air space containing a total of 218 residential units, 7,292 square feet of retail-commercial floor area, and 312 parking stalls on approximately 44,870 square-foot site located at 125 Long Beach Boulevard have been fulfilled and approve the final map for Tract No. 82155. (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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
17. 26-55085 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-25-525 and award contracts to Conservation Corps of Long Beach, CA, Los Cerritos Wetland Stewards, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and NRC Environmental Services Inc. dba US Ecology, of Long Beach, CA, for providing as-needed encampment abatement, in a total annual aggregate amount of $500,000, authorize a 20 percent annual contingency in the amount of $100,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $600,000, for a period of two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) 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 Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
18. 26-55072 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow the City of Long Beach to join the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) to work on an Inter Subsystem Interface (ISSI), for a period of one year with the option to auto renew until terminated at the discretion of the City Manager. (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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
Fern Nueno, Climate Manager, City Manager Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Anthony Lim, Personnel Analyst, Human Resources, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Lan Pham-Jenkins, Administrative Analyst, Human Resources, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Beverly O’Neill Legacy Exhibit
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Harry Saltzgaver spoke.
HEARING
19. 26-55074 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find the Municipal Code amendments consistent with the previously filed CEQA Notice of Exemption (CE 24-174) and affirm that the proposed Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) amendments and Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21166, 15162, 15163 and 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as CEQA does not apply to activities and approvals by the City necessary for the preparation and adoption of an LCPA and exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and Cal. Code Regs.
Tit. 14, Section 15265;
Declare ordinance adopting Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA24-003), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the existing Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Chapter 21.67 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), to implement suggested modifications made by the California Coastal Commission, 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 Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to find the Municipal Code amendments
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consistent with the previously filed CEQA Notice of Exemption (CE 24-174) and affirm that the proposed Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) amendments and Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21166, 15162, 15163 and 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as CEQA does not apply to activities and approvals by the City necessary for the preparation and adoption of an LCPA and exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, Section 15265. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to declare ordinance adopting Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA24-003), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the existing Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Chapter 21.67 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), to implement suggested modifications made by the California Coastal Commission, 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: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
26-55075 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA24-003) (LCP-5-LOB-25-0059-1) and associated materials and findings, related to changes to Chapter 21.67 of the LBMC to the California Coastal Commission for its review and certification in compliance with the California Coastal Commission’s February 6, 2026 action. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0087
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA24-003) (LCP-5-LOB-25-0059-1) and
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associated materials and findings, related to changes to Chapter 21.67 of the LBMC to the California Coastal
Commission for its review and certification in compliance with the California Coastal Commission’s February 6, 2026 action and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0087. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
20. 26-55076 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for a one-year term. (Districts 1, 2, 4, 5)
Enactment No: RES-26-0088
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0088. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development and Opportunity, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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21. 26-55077 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fee and Charges Schedule. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0089
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0089. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Rebecca Bernstorff, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Elizabeth Chan spoke; and submitted a handout.
Seymour Justice spoke.
Ted Zellmer spoke.
Heather Sunshine Price spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
22. 26-55079 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding the City of Long Beach’s planning efforts for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Jorge Godinez, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Ted Zellmer Jr. spoke; and submitted a handout.
23. 26-55078 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency allocation budget for Affordable Housing Production, Preservation, and Ownership; Technical Assistance, Research and Policy; and Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute funding documents, subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, with the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and with partners integral in delivering programs, including the Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) serving as the loan committee assigned to review and approve agreements to affordable housing developers and homeowners for the Production, Preservation and Ownership (PPO) portions of funding and with the County of Los Angeles for programs funded under the regional Integrated Service Model, to accept and expend Measure A funding in the amount of $10,698,220 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
April Apodaca, Administration and Financial Services Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
April Apodaca, Administration and Financial Services Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
April Apodaca, Administration and Financial Services Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Ruby Arrington spoke.
24. 26-55080 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the First Amendment to Standard Industrial/Commercial Single-Tenant Lease – Net No. 36106 with SCTS Investments, LLC, for office and warehouse space at 3200 East 29th Street, Long Beach, CA 90806 for the Police Department warehouse facility. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Seymour Justice spoke.
25. 26-55081 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 second departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by
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Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
26. 26-55082 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, including any amendments, with the Federal Aviation Administration, to accept and expend an Airport Improvement Program Grant award for the Taxiway F Realignment and Reconstruction Project, in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
27. 26-55158 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve the proposed list of projects to be funded with grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Annual Allocation Grant Program;
Accept and expend grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park & Open Space District for capital improvements at various park sites, in an amount not to exceed $17,321,928;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $325,000, offset by grant revenue from the Los Angeles County Regional Park & Open Space District;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $325,000, offset by a transfer of Los Angeles County Regional Park & Open Space District grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $4,872,005, offset by grant revenue from the Los Angeles County Regional Park & Open Space District; and
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Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $4,872,005, offset by a transfer of Los Angeles County Regional Park & Open Space District grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Stephen Scott, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Micaela Salatino spoke.
Rachel L. spoke.
Matthew M. spoke.
Ben Fisher spoke.
Seymour Dog Parks spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Stephen Scott, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Stephen Scott, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Stephen Scott, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
28. 26-55083 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a list of projects citywide for repaving and resurfacing that are proposed to receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding totaling an estimated $14,800,000, in the Fiscal Year 2027 Paving Program. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0090
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0090. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
29. 26-55084 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with ODP Business Solutions, LLC, of Phoenix, AZ, for providing technology products, services, solutions, and related products and services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Region 4 Education Service Center, through OMNIA Partners Contract No. R250608, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,587,000, until the Region 4 Education Service Center contract expires on February 28, 2029, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 Education Service Center contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0091
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0091. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
NEW BUSINESS
30. 26-55168 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 2 of the Long Beach Municipal Code amending Chapter 2.03 relating to the rules of City Council by adjusting the City Council meeting start time, public comment process, and supplemental agenda timeline, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for a final reading.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to amend ordinance relating to the rules of City Council to include: [1] avoiding the establishment of fixed start times for public comment periods, [2] adjusting the meeting start time to 4:30 p.m., and [3] extending the speaking time for each speaker during general public comment to three minutes if ten people or fewer have signed up to participate in general public comment prior to the deadline. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Millicent Usoro, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Brian Cochrane spoke.
Seymour Engagement spoke.
FB spoke.
Gray spoke.
Lou spoke.
Free spoke.
Amy spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
31. 26-55167 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, subcontracts or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend state grant funding in an amount not to exceed $94,955, for tuberculosis prevention and control activities, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, plus a Federal allotment in an amount not to exceed $86,932, for tuberculosis prevention and control activities, for the period of July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with the option to extend the agreements for one additional one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $181,887, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Saro
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ruby Arrington spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Gray spoke.
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Amy spoke.
CJ spoke.
G spoke.
Reetu spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Anne Lao.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:02 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Anne Lao.
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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.