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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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 18)
1. 26-56032 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,750, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following organizations:
$2,500 to the California Heights Neighborhood Association in support of
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their annual Centennial Block Party;
$1,500 to the Partners of Parks in support of their annual Sowing the Seeds Soiree;
$1,000 to the Historical Society of Long Beach for their 30th annual Historical Cemetery Tour;
$1,000 to the Camerata Singers of Long Beach in support of their annual gala;
$1,000 to Confluence Rising in support of their annual Humanitarian Awards;
$750 to K9 Kismet Dog Rescue in support of their 11th anniversary celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,750, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-56041 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,600, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $300 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation for the 8th Annual Celebrate our Librarians Gala on August 21, 2026;
2. $300 to Partners of Parks for the 2026 Long Beach Charity Pro Am;
3. $1,000 to the Long Beach Unity Festival, Inc., for the Taste of Unity Gala on September 10, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-55988 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-55989 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between
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August 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-56033 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Attorney; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-56034 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Auditor; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 26-56035 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Manager; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 26-56036 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Department of Financial Management; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 26-55987 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, subcontracts, and subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or agreement term, with the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) to accept $400,000, from the LBUSD Strong Workforce Program grant to provide workforce development services to LBUSD students for the term of June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Economic Development and Opportunity
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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10. 26-55951 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter ending June 30, 2026. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 26-55945 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a release and indemnification agreement (Agreement) between the City of Long Beach and Baby2Baby for the donation of essential baby gear for families in need during an emergency. The agreement shall commence upon the effective date and may be terminated by either party with 30 days prior written notice. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 26-55946 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $300,000, for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiative (Walk and Roll Long Beach), to reduce preventable pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities in Long Beach, for a one- year period estimated to begin October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department in the amount of $300,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 26-55948 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment and all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $250,000, for Distracted Driving Education, to reduce and mitigate the impacts of distracted driving in Long Beach for a one-year period estimated to begin October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human
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Services Department in the amount of $250,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 26-55949 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $300,000, to prevent and reduce the impacts of alcohol and drug-impaired driving in Long Beach for a one-year period estimated to begin October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department in the amount of $300,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 26-55952 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023- 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Management Association (LBMA) to revise sworn management specialty pay provisions in Appendix G. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 26-55953 WITHDRAWN
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)
Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 26-55954 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
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documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35693 with Vital Medical Services, LLC, of Glendale, CA, for providing jail inmate physician and relief nursing services at the Long Beach City Jail, to extend the term of the contract to May 30, 2027. (District 2)
Office or Department: Police Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 26-55955 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-25-619 and award a contract to Evolutionary Commercial Systems, Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA, for providing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition telemetry system maintenance and repair services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $326,210, 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)
Office or Department: Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
Trauma Intervention Program
BUDGET HEARING
19. 26-55956 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and take the actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget as listed in Attachment A. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.1. 26-55993 Recommendation to adopt the Mayor’s proposed budget recommendations, as amended, to the Proposed FY 27 Budget. (A-1)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.2. 26-55994 Recommendation to adopt the Budget Oversight Committee’s proposed funding recommendations, as amended, to the Proposed FY 27 Budget. (A-2)
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Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.3. 26-55995 Recommendation to adopt the expenditures and revenues as identified in the Proposed FY 27 Budget, as amended. (A-3)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.4. 26-55996 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Master Fees and Charges Schedule for specified City services for Citywide fees and charges for the City of Long Beach. (A-4)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.5. 26-55997 Recommendation to approve the FY 27 One-Year Capital Improvement Program. (A-5)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.6. 26-55998 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Departmental Organization Ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (A-6)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.7. 26-55999 Recommendation to adopt the amended Salary Resolution for FY 27. (A-7)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.8. 26-56000 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the FY 27 budget for the Long Beach Harbor Department as adopted by the Board of Harbor Commissioners on June 22, 2026. (A-8)
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Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.9. 26-56001 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Resolution No. UT-1561, a resolution of the City of Long Beach Public Utilities Commissioners fixing rates and charges for the gas services to all customers. (A-9)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.10. 26-56002 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Resolution No. UT-1562 a resolution of the City of Long Beach Public Utilities Commissioners of the City of Long Beach fixing rates and charges for water and sewer services to all customers. (A-10)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.11. 26-56003 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the FY 27 budget of the Long Beach Public Utilities Department as adopted by the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners on June 4, 2026. (A-11)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.12. 26-56004 Recommendation to adopt a motion approving the FY 27 budget for the Long Beach Community Investment Company in the amount of $7,299,655. (A-12)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.13. 26-56005 Recommendation to adopt a motion approving the estimated transfer of $28,726,936, from the Harbor Fund Group to the Tidelands Operations Fund Group. (A-13)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.14. 26-56006 Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing the Gann Appropriations Limit
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for FY 27 pursuant to Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution. (A-14)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.15. 26-56007 Recommendation to declare an emergency to exist pursuant to City Charter Section 211 for the Appropriations Ordinance for FY 27, creating and establishing the fund groups of the Municipal Government and appropriating money to and authorizing expenditures from said funds and for said fiscal year. (A-15)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19.16. 26-56008 Recommendation to declare the Appropriations Ordinance for FY 27, creating and establishing the fund groups of the Municipal Government and appropriating money to and authorizing expenditures from said funds and for said fiscal year as an Emergency Ordinance, read, and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (A-16)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Obtain speaker card from the City Clerk 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.
REGULAR AGENDA
20. 26-56040 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request City Manager to coordinate with Community Development and Public Works Departments to take necessary actions to provide commemorative and directional signage and execute a street name change on East Lew Davis Street, from Clark Avenue to Faculty Avenue, to “Beverly O’Neill Way”; and
Authorize City Manager to direct the Public Works Director to change maps and street signs as necessary and transmit information to all relevant departments.
Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District; Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District
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Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 26-55957 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the Board of State and Community Corrections to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $4,499,948, for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program to enhance youth prevention, community education, and responsible cannabis retail efforts that promote public health and safety in Long Beach, for the period of July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2031 at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department in the amount of $4,499,948, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 26-55958 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, to the award amount or term, with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $1,490,000, for the Community Crisis Response Team for a one-year period estimated to begin September 30, 2026, with the option to extend for 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 $1,490,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Immediately prior to adjournment
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council on non- agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City Council.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDER
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Budget Oversight Committee at 1:00 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California at 4:00 P.M., Civic Chambers.
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