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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 5:14 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Thrash-Ntuk
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 Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 29. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
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Need for transparency spoke.
X spoke.
1. 26-55649 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,400, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $300 to Conservation Corps of Long Beach, in support of their 31st Annual Dine on Pine event;
2. $200 to New Way of Life Reentry Project to support their LaRonda Burton Memorial Recovery Awards;
3. $900 to Cambodia Town Inc. to support their 19th Annual Cambodia Town Gala; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,400, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
2. 26-55650 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,300, 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 Casey Lukowski in support of the Josie Avenue 4th of July block party;
2. $500 to MTZ Productions in support of the Ostrom Avenue 4th of July block and bicycle party;
3. $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of their 2026 Celebrate our Librarians event on August 21, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,300, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the
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Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
3. 26-55651 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,277, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $3,000 to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach in support of their Annual Black and White Gala;
2. $500 to Developing Future Leaders in support of their Juneteenth Celebration on June 20;
3. $500 to Rebuilding Together Long Beach in support of West Long Beach home repairs;
4. $2,500 to the League of United Latin American Citizens in support of their LULAC Long Beach Recognition Awards;
5. $777 to Partners of Parks in support of their Annual Partners of Parks Golf Tournament; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,277, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
4. 26-55652 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,750, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $300 to Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for their 4th of July Neighborhood Block Party on July 4, 2026;
• $3,000 to the Carroll Park Association for their annual Summer Concert Series;
• $150 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for their Celebrate our
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Librarians Event on August 21, 2026;
• $300 to Urban Reset Foundation for their 7th Annual Back to School Drive on August 8, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,750, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
5. 26-55621 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 $87,942.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Gerardo Perez.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
6. 26-55623 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 $106,502.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for David Ward.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
7. 26-55624 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 $83,302.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Ignacio Zavala.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
8. 26-55613 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 9 and June 16, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
9. 26-55648 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 8, 2026 and July 13, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
10. 26-55646 Recommendation to receive and approve Conflict of Interest Code amendment filed, in compliance with State law.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
11. 26-55589 Recommendation to adopt Specifications for RFQ ED-25-588 Workforce Subject Matter Experts and award contracts to Jobs for the Future, of Boston, MA and Telling Your Story, dba High Impact Partners, of Washington, DC, 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 Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
12. 26-55590 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Cintas Corporation, of Mason, Ohio, for the rental of uniforms, floor mats, mops, towels, and related services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the University of Nebraska and OMNIA Partners, in an annual amount of $400,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $80,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $480,000, until the University of Nebraska and OMNIA Partners contract expires on May 31, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the University of Nebraska and OMNIA Partners contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0110
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0110 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
13. 26-55591 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CE-25-599 and award a contract to Hill’s Bros. Lock & Safe, Inc., of Garden Grove, CA, for as-needed locksmith services, in an annual amount of $135,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $13,500, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $148,500, 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)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
14. 26-55592 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37484 with ABBA Project Management, of San Diego, CA; Contract No. 37490 with Casamar Group, LLC, of Newhall, CA; Contract No. 37483 with Cumming Management Group, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37482 with Gafcon PMCM LLC, of San Diego, CA; Contract No. 37473 with GCAP Services, Inc., of Costa Mesa, CA; Contract No. 37460 with Michael Baker International, Inc., of Pittsburgh, PA; Contract No. 37461 with MNS Engineers, Inc, of Riverside, CA; Contract No. 37477 with JD Padilla & Associates, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37494 with Petteway Management Group, LLC, of El Segundo, CA; Contract No. 37489 with TSG Enterprises, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; and Contract No. 37502 with Willdan Engineering, of Anaheim, CA, for providing labor compliance monitoring services, and, for all 11 contracts combined, increase the annual aggregate contract amount by $1,000,000, for a revised annual aggregate contract amount of $3,750,000, and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $750,000, for a revised annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
15. 26-55593 Recommendation to adopt resolution directing Los Angeles County Auditor- Controller to include on the 2026-2027 County Secured Tax Roll certain levies made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for weed abatement, long-term boarded or vacant buildings, vacant lots, re-inspections related to the Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program, and securing and demolition of substandard buildings, in the aggregate amount of $387,163. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0111
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0111 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
16. 26-55594 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Bound Tree Medical, LLC, of Dublin, OH, for furnishing and delivering emergency medical supplies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Cooperative) d/b/a BuyBoard (BuyBoard), for a total annual amount not to exceed $500,000, until the BuyBoard Contract No. 804-26 expires on May 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the BuyBoard contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0112
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0112 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
17. 26-55595 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement with the Downey Historical Society for the donation of a microfilm scanner, formerly used by the Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
18. 26-55596 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union (LBCEFCU) to support administration of the City’s Home Buying Assistance Pilot Program. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
19. 26-55597 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 Public Affairs Assistant classification specification. (Citywide)
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Enactment No: RES-26-0113
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0113 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
20. 26-55598 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, including any subsequent amendments, with the Federal Aviation Administration, to enter into an agreement to accept and expend an Airport Improvement Program Grant award for the Vehicle Movement Area Transmitter Project, in an amount up to $300,000. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
21. 26-55599 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Long Beach Unified School District, to reimburse the City of Long Beach in an amount not to exceed $70,000, for the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department to provide staffing and other services to conduct a 10-week summer swim program at the Temporary Belmont Plaza, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, and Silverado Park pools, from June 15, 2026 to August 21, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group by $50,715, and in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group by $19,285, in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, offset by reimbursement revenue. (Districts 3, 6, 7)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
22. 26-55600 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, LLC, to receive and expend the subrecipient award under the Los Angeles World Cup Program 2026 Safety and Security Grant Program (LAWCSSGP), in the amount of $318,423, for the period of July 4, 2025, to July 31, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $318,423, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
23. 26-55601 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents including any amendments, with the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), to accept and expend grant funding for overtime, investigative services, and training used to identify and eliminate the crime and public nuisance incidents associated with ABC-licensed establishments, in the amount of $100,000, for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0114
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0114 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
24. 26-55602 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, including any amendments, with the California Office of Emergency Services under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program, to accept and expend grant funding up to $54,172, for forensic science crime laboratory equipment and training, for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $54,172, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
25. 26-55603 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36019 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., of College Station, TX, for providing an Electronic Citation Data Collection System, to extend the term of the contract for one additional one-year period to September 14, 2027, at the current annual contract amount of $405,622, with a 5 percent contingency of 20,281, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $425,903. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
26. 26-55604 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary
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documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, to receive and expend the 2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, in the amount of $401,000, for the period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $401,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
27. 26-55605 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34848 with Arcadis U.S., Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for software subscription maintenance, and user support services for the Portfolio Insights (Orion) Project Portfolio Management system, to continue the annual contract amount of $100,000, and extend the term of the contract to November 30, 2027, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
28. 26-55606 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36088 with Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 36038 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; and Contract No. 36093 with Tetra Tech, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing as-needed engineering services, to extend the terms of these contracts to December 31, 2028. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the
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Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
29. 26-55607 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), for technical assistance relating to the Planning for Main Streets Project. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
Parks Make Life Better Month
Stephen Scott, Director of Parks Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Harvey Milk Plaza Inductees
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Cory Allen, Co-Chair, Friends of Harvey Milk Promenade Park, spoke.
Stephanie Loftin spoke.
Griselda Suarez spoke.
Julio Salgado spoke.
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Paul Lovely spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING
30. 26-55608 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fee and Charges Schedule to add a rental fee for the newly acquired mobile screen to be utilized for citywide activations. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0115
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0115. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maria Lena Rios spoke.
Grey spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Free Palestine spoke.
Anthony Bryson spoke.
Tony spoke.
Elly Rose spoke.
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REGULAR AGENDA
31. 26-55653 Recommendation to request City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, Health and Human Services Department, Public Works Department, and any other appropriate City department, within 30 days, to:
• Draft a letter expressing the City of Long Beach’s support for the City of Los Angeles’ request for the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to issue a Cleanup and Abatement Order related to toxic runoff from the Lineage Warehouse fire in Boyle Heights;
• Formally request that any Cleanup and Abatement Order, remediation plan, environmental monitoring program, or related regulatory action include downstream impacts to Long Beach, including the Los Angeles River Estuary, Long Beach coastal waters, and the Dominguez Gap Wetlands;
Request City Manager, within 30 days, to send a letter to California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Environmental Protection Agency, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, and any other appropriate agencies requesting improved and standardized notification and coordination protocols for fire runoff, industrial runoff, hazardous materials releases, chemical spills, and any other incidents where pollutants or potentially hazardous materials enter storm drains, channels, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, bays, or coastal waters; and
Request City Manager to provide an update to the City Council within 90 days on agency responses and any available after-action reports, findings, or related information.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
32. 26-55647 Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring the official results of the City of Long Beach Primary Nominating Election held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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Enactment No: RES-26-0116
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0116. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Anthony Bryson spoke.
Free Palestine spoke.
X spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
33. 26-55609 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Ruby Carrillo-Quincey, City Controller, Financial Management, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Ruby Carrillo-Quincey, City Controller, Financial Management, spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Ruby Carrillo-Quincey, City Controller, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
34. 26-55610 Recommendation to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) Mid-Year Budget Performance Report providing an update on the City of Long Beach’s FY 26 financial status and projections. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
35. 26-55611 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Landscape Structures, Inc., of Delano, MN, for providing outdoor fitness equipment, playground equipment, water play equipment, installation, surfacing, site furnishing, and related products, accessories and services on an as-needed basis, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 101625-LSI), in total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on December 17, 2029, 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-26-0117
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0117. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
PUBLIC COMMENT
Russell C. Waters spoke; and submitted a handout.
Fred Granms spoke.
Vitou spoke.
Jackson Martin spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:09 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.