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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 & DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:24 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, Senior City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Councilmember Duggan participated remotely pursuant to Government Code section 54953(b).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 22. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 0 None
1. 26-55938 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the First Council District Youth-Specific One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution of:
1. $1,500 to Long Beach Renaissance High School PARTS; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $1,000 to Centro CHA, Inc.;
2. $1,500 to Gather Long Beach; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
2. 26-55939 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,050, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$1,000 to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach for their QFilm Festival from September 17 to 20, 2026;
$300 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation for their 23rd Annual Grape Expectations Gala on September 27, 2026;
$250 to Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for the Lost Railway Tour on August 29, 2026;
$1,500 to the Long Beach City College Foundation in support of the 4th Annual Discover LBCC Summer Concert on August 21, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,050, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
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Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
3. 26-55942 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Ninth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:
1. $1,500 to the Long Beach City College Foundation in support of the 4th Annual Discover LBCC Summer Concert on August 21, 2026;
2. $500 to the College Square Neighborhood Association in support of “Elevate Your Dreams. Unlock Your Potential. Thrive Together” Back-to- School Event on August 15, 2026;
3. $500 to the College Square Neighborhood Association in support of the Starr King Block Party on August 22, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
4. 26-55940 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with the firm Rutan & Tucker, LLP, a Professional Corporation, for legal services in the matter entitled City of Long Beach v. TIC Catalina Landing, LLC, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25LBCV01372. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
5. 26-55936 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, August 11 and August 18, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
6. 26-55937 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 10, 2026 and August 24, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
7. 26-55888 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the Second Amendment to Lease No. 29058 between the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Day Nursery, a California nonprofit corporation, for 1.162 acres of City-owned property located at 3965 North Bellflower Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Number 7183-015-900 (portion). (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
8. 26-55889 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a new License Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE), for the City’s continued use of SCE-owned right-of-way between Atlantic and Myrtle Avenues, north of 68th Street, for the North Long Beach Community Garden, for a period of five years. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
9. 26-55887 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Sixth Amendment to Lease No. 24851 (Lease) between Bojaro, LLC, a California limited liability company, and T&G Development, LLC, a California limited liability company, as successor in interest to Gregory R. Gill and Tomilee Tilley Gill, trustees of the Gill Family Trust (collectively, Landlord), and the City of Long Beach (Tenant), for the continued leasing of office space located at 236 East Third Street, Suites 205 and 230, Assessor Parcel Number 7280-019-004, for the Video Communications Division of the Technology and Innovation Department. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
10. 26-55890 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents pertaining to the Fourth Amendment to the Oil Operators agreement between the City of Long
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Beach (City) and Tidelands Oil Production Company (Contractor) and Oil Operators, Inc., a California corporation to renew and extend the agreement and to modify the cost per barrel for produced water sold to Contractor from Oil Operators, Inc. (OOI). (Districts 1, 2)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
11. 26-55892 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, with Partners for Public Good, of Sacramento, CA for a term of 12 months, at no cost to the City. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
12. 26-55893 Recommendation to adopt resolution and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents including any amendments, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the purchase of an Oshkosh 6x6 Airport Crash rescue unit, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 082025-PMI) with South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., a distributor of Oshkosh Corporation, of Ontario, CA, in a contract amount of $1,942,337, inclusive of fees, plus all applicable taxes at the tax rate in effect at the time of the purchase; authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $194,234, for a total amount of $2,136,571, plus all applicable taxes. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0122
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0122 on the Consent Calendar. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
13. 26-55891 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36672 with Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., of Arcadia, CA, for self-contained breathing apparatus, accessories, air tanks, repair services, and annual testing, to increase the contract amount by $600,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $5,821,243, 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)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
14. 26-55933 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2022- 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Firefighters Association (FFA) to reflect revisions to FFA skill pays and other compensation. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0123
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0123 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
15. 26-55935 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2025- 2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Firefighters Association
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(FFA) to reflect revisions to FFA skill and other pays. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0124
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0124 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
16. 26-55899 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Platt College Los Angeles, LLC, of Los Angeles, California, to facilitate student internship opportunities with the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau, at no cost to the City of Long Beach, from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2031. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
17. 26-55895 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Honey and Luna, LLC, dba Chloee’s, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 416 Cherry Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
18. 26-55896 Recommendation to receive and file the application of A & S Lee Enterprise, Inc., dba Kansui Ramen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4756 East Pacific Coast Hwy, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
19. 26-55898 Recommendation to receive and file the application of BRJ Noypitz Bar & Grill Corporation Long Beach, dba The Noypitz Bar & Grill, for a person to person and premise to premise application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 7591 East Carson Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
20. 26-55894 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Shodea Investments, LLC, dba Broth N Rolls, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3910 Atlantic Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC;
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and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
21. 26-55900 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36560 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance, of Long Beach, CA for providing enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard as well as bus stop maintenance, trash receptacle servicing, trash can replacement and specialized cleanups throughout the Downtown area, to increase the contract amount by $14,378, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $409,378, and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2028. (Districts 1, 2)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
22. 26-55934 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37457 with Fujitec America, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA, and Contract No. 37458 with Specialized Elevator Services, LLC, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, for providing elevator installation, maintenance, repair, and related services, to increase the annual aggregate contract amount by $400,000, to $1,500,000, and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $300,000, for a revised total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $1,800,000. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
23. 26-55901 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for Public Works Department and Proposed Capital Improvement Plan. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Kat Mays spoke.
Nadith Schuster spoke.
Kelly M. spoke.
Victor spoke.
Juliano spoke.
Mike Green spoke.
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Bob Kurkjian spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Cody spoke.
Rico spoke.
Camron spoke.
Krystal Aleman spoke.
Tom Curwen spoke.
Karen Rivera spoke.
Noah B. spoke.
David Ollard spoke.
Molly Davidson spoke.
Speedy Watson spoke.
Kelley Mccoy spoke.
Marco Ciarla spoke.
Annette spoke.
Arlo spoke.
Anita Dougherty spoke.
Brian Darr spoke.
Laura C. spoke.
Khiabeth spoke.
Lamont Nguyen spoke.
Monica Lee spoke.
Madison Dodd spoke.
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Philip Hanlen spoke.
Angela Andrade spoke.
Erik Garcia spoke.
Denisse Tapia spoke.
Carlos V. spoke.
Amber Norman spoke.
Fernando Acevedo spoke.
Asmin Alcarraz spoke.
Margot Alcarraz spoke.
Irma Ferrira spoke; and submitted a handout.
Xochi spoke.
Diego Mayen spoke.
Anthony Bryson spoke.
Joe Massie spoke.
Darren spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Elmer Gonzalez spoke.
Richard spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
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Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Jonathon Bolin, Budget Operations Bureau Manager, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy and Environmental Services, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Jonathon Bolin, Budget Operations Bureau Manager, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
FB spoke.
Phe spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
24. 26-55903 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36111 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, Contract No. 36113 with CSG Consultants, Inc., of Orange, CA, Contract No. 36133 with Interwest Consulting Group, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 36110 with JAS Pacific, of Upland, CA, Contract No. 36109 with TRB & Associates, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 36114 with True North Compliance Services, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 36104 with The Code Group dba VCA Code, of Orange, CA, and Contract No. 36112 with Willdan, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for providing as-needed plan review and inspection services, to extend the term of the contracts to October 31, 2027, and authorize an annual aggregate amount of $3,500,000, for the additional year of contracting authority. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
25. 26-55904 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedules effective May 16, 2026, June 27, 2026, and July 25, 2026. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0125
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-26-0125. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
NEW BUSINESS
26. 26-55991 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), Title 2, Chapter 2.03, to consolidate the public comment periods at City Council meetings into a single public comment period at the beginning of meetings, following the call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, ceremonials, and presentations; and direct City Manager to work with the Budget Oversight Committee to identify eligible funds for reprogramming toward the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget restorations and community priorities.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request the City Clerk to provide a verbal report out of written public comment received before public comment is heard; allow for the Chair of the meeting to have the discretion to extend the public comment period by 30 minute increments if more speakers are still waiting in the queue at the end of the 90 minute public comment period; set a hard date for receiving presentations with the latest time for presentations to be included in agenda materials with the Supplemental Agenda on Friday; and close the public comment list once the last speaker is in the queue. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 2 Allen, Duggan
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Stuart Calloway spoke.
Cindi Milrad spoke.
Phe spoke.
FB spoke.
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Charlie spoke.
Sav spoke.
Sage spoke.
Kris spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Ian Patton spoke.
Tara Riggi spoke.
Nadith Schuster spoke.
Rae Gabelich spoke.
Tara Coomans spoke.
Hasani Gunn spoke.
Meg spoke.
Jim Hannigan spoke.
Nahu G. spoke.
Samwise Gamgee spoke.
Amanda F. spoke.
Elly spoke.
Elena spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carsie Mendoza spoke.
Samwise Gamgee spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
Unidentified person spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:37 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570- 6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.