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Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, 7th District
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:13 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
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 Saro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 13, except for Items 10 and 12. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
Samwise Gamgee spoke.
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1. 26-55880 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Seventh Council District Youth- Specific One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to the Long Beach City College Foundation in support of the 4th Annual Discover LBCC Summer Concert on August 21, 2026, in the amount of $1,500;
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $32,800, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $2,500 to Long Beach Unified School District in support of Cabrillo High School's Drone Soccer Team;
2. $300 to Friends of Long Beach Public Library in support of the Librarian Appreciation Event on August 21, 2026;
3. $5,000 to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach in support of the 33rd Annual QFilm Festival on August 29-30, 2026;
4. $5,000 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation in support of the Grape Expectations Gala on September 27, 2026;
5. $5,000 to Centro CHA in support of the 2026 Nuestra Imagen Awards on October 8, 2026;
6. $15,000 to Special Events and Filming in support of the Westside Night Market Series in Fall of 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $34,300, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
2. 26-55831 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-
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Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
3. 26-55834 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
4. 26-55832 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 3, 2026 and August 10, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
5. 26-55759 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-26-750 and award a contract to Harbor Diesel and Equipment, Inc. dba HD Industries, of Long Beach, CA, and Los Angeles Truck Centers dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of parts and repair services for Cummins and Detroit vehicle engines, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $414,375, plus all applicable taxes at tax rate in effect at the time of purchase, 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 necessary documents to enter into these contracts, including any amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $414,375, offset by funds available generated by revenue received through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
6. 26-55760 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36873 with Rotorcraft Support, Inc., of Fillmore, CA, for providing Eurocopter helicopter parts and service, to increase the contract amount by $400,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $2,412,500; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Department of Financial Management by $552,500, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
7. 26-55852 Recommendation to receive and file the Federal Single Audit Report, Airport Passenger Facility Charges Report, and the Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
8. 26-55762 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles for the Community Health Outreach, Enrollment, Utilization, and Retention Services Contract, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $95,226, per year to provide services for low-to-moderate income families to obtain affordable medical insurance for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for up to three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $95,226, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
9. 26-55857 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Browning Collective LLC, dba Browning Collective LLC Pour Affair for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3605 Long Beach Boulevard, determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
10. 26-55763 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to receive and file the application of 7 Heights Inc, dba 7 Heights Beer and Wine Market for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2001 East South Street, and determine that the application
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serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
11. 26-55854 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all agreements establishing new energy utility service connections, modifications to existing utility service connections, and interconnection agreements with Southern California Edison (SCE), including any necessary amendments and related documents necessary to implement such agreements. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0121
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0121 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
12. 26-55764 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to allocate Public, Education, and Government (PEG) fee revenue equally among the three categories of cable access providers, each receiving one-third of the total available; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $489,729, offset by PEG fee revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to have staff provide additional research on the item about the funding split, the project needs of each agency and fund balances from previous years, and bring the item back at a future date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
13. 26-55765 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35981 with The Broadband Group, of Las Vegas, NV, for providing ongoing expert consultation support for the Citywide Fiber Network Infrastructure Initiative, to extend the term of the contract to July 31, 2028, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
Neighborhood Leadership Class of 2026
Meggan Sorensen, Housing and Neighborhood Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Candace Leos Valdepena spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Sister Cities of Long Beach
Richer San, Chair, Sister Cities of Long Beach, spoke.
Susan Redfield, President, Sister Cities of Long Beach, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Sion Charles spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Susan Redfield, President, Sister Cities of Long Beach, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
14. 26-55766 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for Police, Health and Human Services, and Community Development departments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Alison King, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Gerrit Dejongh spoke.
Connie spoke.
Lucy Dale spoke.
Bianca spoke.
Araceli King spoke.
Magdalia Pereyda spoke.
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Mia'chell Robinson spoke.
Jameel Campbell spoke.
Derald spoke.
Erin Foley spoke.
Cinthya Torres spoke.
Elmer Gonzalez spoke.
Gaby Acosta spoke.
Chhou Ou-Ratunil spoke.
Rory spoke.
Nazir Abuyounes spoke.
Deonna Knowles spoke.
Keyana Clark spoke.
Eligio Garcia spoke.
Natalie Hernandez spoke.
Sophy Chhoy spoke.
Lilly Piedra spoke.
Ivan Garcia spoke.
Maria Lopez spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
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Julissa Jose-Murray, Chief of Business Operations, Police Department, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Alison King, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Alison King, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Alison King, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Alison King, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
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Alison King, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is available to the first 10 individuals, combined across in-person and remote participation, who submit a request to speak beginning 15 minutes before the meeting starts. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes to provide comments
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
Nadith Schuster spoke.
Lucy Dale spoke.
Free Palestine spoke.
Ted Zellmer Jr. spoke; and submitted a handout.
Samwise Gamgee spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. 26-55767 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-26-720 and award a contract to Courtesy Chevrolet Center, of San Diego, CA, FFBH Motors, LLC dba Frontier Ford, of Irving, TX, Slate Automotive, LLC, of Troy, MI, Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc. dba US Fleet Source, of West Covina, CA, and Winner Chevrolet, Inc., of Sacramento, CA, for the purchase of and delivery of light- and medium-duty vehicles, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $12,155,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into these contracts, including any amendments; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, when applicable, to execute a lease- purchase agreement, or lease-purchase agreements (“Agreement”) as the case may be, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of light- and medium-duty vehicles, payable over a 5-, 7-, or 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
16. 26-55768 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7293 and award a contract to Environmental Construction, Inc., of Woodland Hills, CA, for the construction of the Houghton Park Playground Project, in the amount of $2,494,260, for the Base Bid, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $249,426, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,743,686; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 9)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Thrash-Ntuk
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
ORDINANCE
17. 26-55742 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 10 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) to update definitions related to electric bicycles, prohibit Class 3 electric bicycles on sidewalks, delete outdated bicycle-related provisions, and make related cleanup changes, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
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Enactment No: ORD-26-0022
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-26-0022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Thrash-Ntuk
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rodney Allen Rippy spoke; and submitted a handout.
Eva spoke; and submitted a handout.
Denise Collins spoke.
Keyana Clark spoke.
Elizabeth Cespuglio spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:50 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting.
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