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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 5:05 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, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie participated remotely pursuant to Government Code section 54953.8.3(c)(1).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Filippo Ruffino v. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $400,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 19. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, RicksOddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Samwise Gamgee spoke.
1. 26-56300 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to The Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for their Annual Holiday Mixer on December 13, 2026;
• $1,500 to the Caroll Park Association for their annual Summer Concerts Series;
• $1,000 to International City Theater for their Annual Encore Gala on September 17, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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. 26-56301 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,250, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $500 to the Arts Council for Long Beach, in support of arts and cultural programming;
2. $1,000 to Affluent Hispanic Philanthropies, in support of the 2026 Latino Restaurant Week;
3. $750 to the Long Beach City College Foundation, in support of the 4th Annual Discover LBCC Summer Concert; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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
3. 26-56316 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $788.50, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $200 to The Pearl Foundation, Inc., for the Pancakes 4 Purpose Fundraiser on September 19, 2026;
2. $588.50 to Community Partners for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Bus Fest on September 27, 2026; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $788.50, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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. 26-56318 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following organizations:
• $500 to the Long Beach City College Foundation in support of their Beverly O’Neill Legacy Dinner;
• $500 to the Little Lion Foundation in support of their annual Whiskers in Wonderland Gala; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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
5. 26-56297 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 $50,170, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Sandra Finley.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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. 26-56298 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 $78,662.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Jesse Macias.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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. 26-56296 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, September 15 and September 22, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the
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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
8. 26-56302 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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. 26-56247 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Rynse, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing access to a local vendor network for car wash detailing services, along with centralized data management and billing services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 031224-RYN), except as modified by mutual agreement of the City and Rynse, Inc., in a total annual contract amount not to exceed $100,000, with the option to renew as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Department of Financial Management by $100,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0145
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0145 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
10. 26-56248 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Sawatch, Inc. dba Sawatch Labs, of Portland, ME, for conducting a feasibility study on transitioning the City of Long Beach’s refuse fleet to electric vehicles, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 030625- WEX), except as modified by mutual agreement of the City and Sawatch Inc. dba Sawatch Labs, in a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000, with the option to renew as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0146
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0146 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. 26-56249 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME), a distributor of FAYAT Environmental Solutions Americas, of Norwalk, CA, for the purchase of two Ravo E2 electric multifunction sweepers, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 062425-FAY), except as modified by mutual agreement of the City and MME, in a contract amount of $913,104, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $91,311, for a total contract amount of $1,004,414, plus all applicable taxes at the tax rate in effect at the time of the purchase; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of two Ravo E2 electric multifunction sweepers, payable over a seven-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0147
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0147 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. 26-56311 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., a distributor of Oshkosh Corporation, of Ontario, 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), in a contract amount of $1,942,337, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $194,234, for a total contract amount of $2,136,571, inclusive of fees, plus all applicable taxes at a tax rate in effect at the time of the purchase; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp., of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of the Oshkosh 6x6 Airport Crash Rescue Unit, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0148
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0148 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
13. 26-56251 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a right-ofentry permit, and any other necessary documents including any amendments, with California State University, Long Beach, to enter the Colorado Lagoon and Marine Stadium to conduct academic research on biological resources and perform monitoring activities, for an initial three-year term, from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with the option to renew for one additional two-year period
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until September 30, 2031, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 3) A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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. 26-56253 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a right-ofentry permit, and any other necessary documents including any amendments, with The Surfrider Foundation, of San Clemente, CA, to access designated City-owned landscape areas for the purpose of supporting the establishment and ongoing care of Ocean-Friendly Gardens, leading community education workshops and conducting related turf-to-garden stewardship activities for an initial one-year term, from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods through September 30, 2029, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 1, 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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
15. 26-56252 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary documents, including any amendments, with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for a sponsorship award in the amount of $2,000, for National Senior Center Month Scavenger Hunt events, for the period of September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $2,000, offset by the sponsorship award. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the
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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. 26-56250 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Leads Online, LLC, of Plano, TX, for providing the hardware, installation, calibration, and operational training for an IBIS® BrassTrax Acquisition Station, in a total amount not to exceed $300,000, for a period of five years. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-26-0149
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0149 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. 26-56255 Recommendation to find the project exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Categorical Exemption Section 15303 (Class 3. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Accept the filed Notice of Exemption No. Class 3 CE prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from 2H Property 3060, LLC, property owner at 2600 California Avenue, a limited liability company, for the installation, operation, maintenance, and the repair of public utilities and public right of way purposes. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
18. 26-56254 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement, including subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, California Department of Transportation, and the Cities of Carson, Torrance, and Los Angeles, for the revision of the Contaminated Sediment Management Plan as part of the development of a Dominguez Channel Estuary Assessment Study, in an amount not to exceed $12,519. (District 7)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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. 26-56256 Recommendation to accept, pursuant to CEQA, the final Environmental Impact Report and record of project approval, and accept the filed notice of Determination State Clearinghouse number 200981079 prepared in accordance with CEQA; and Adopt resolution ordering the Summary Vacation of eighteen public street segments in the Port-Related Industrial (IP) Zone District, generally between West 12th Street and Southern Pacific Railroad and between Edison Avenue and Fashion Avenue. (District 7)
Enactment No: RES-26-0150
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0150 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
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Absent: 0 None
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Wheelchair California and Justin Rudd’s Community Action Team Titleholders The ceremony was withdrawn.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Samwise Gamgee spoke.
Azura spoke.
FB spoke.
Steven Solo spoke.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
20. 26-56177 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-25-631 and award a contract to Drop Mobility, California LLC, of San Francisco, CA, for operation, maintenance, and modernization of the City of Long Beach’s BikeShare program, in the amount of $23,346,518, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $2,334,652, for a total contract amount not to exceed $25,681,170, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods; 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 Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Kerr
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
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Tara Mortenson, Business Services Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Michelle Mason, Purchasing Agent, Financial Management, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Joel spoke.
Azura spoke.
Jackie Mendez spoke.
Gabriel Mendez spoke.
Chris Buckley spoke.
Shelby Buckley spoke.
Josh C. spoke.
Sara H. spoke.
Justin Harris spoke.
Graham Baden spoke.
Andrew Deriuhin spoke.
Nicolas Gauthier spoke.
Dante Scatena spoke.
Evan Kelly spoke.
Erin Hoops spoke.
Jacquelyn Mountcastle spoke.
Christian Nunez spoke.
Nick Russo spoke.
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Val Stephans spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Schuyler Harris spoke.
Liz spoke.
Oliver spoke.
Melissa spoke.
Phe spoke.
Michael Jude spoke.
Geoff Coats spoke.
Qiming Weng spoke.
Xochitl Lopez spoke.
Laila spoke.
Dylan Ambrose spoke.
Sean Cutt spoke.
Issac Martinez spoke.
Stew S. spoke.
Serena D' Angelo spoke.
Keith Mason spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Alex Escobar spoke.
Alyssa G. spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Erin Weesner-McKinley, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
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Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Tara Mortenson, Business Services Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Willie Walker, Parking and Mobility Officer, Public Works, spoke.
Michelle Mason, Purchasing Agent, Financial Management, spoke.
Tara Mortenson, Business Services Bureau Manager, Financial Management spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Erin Weesner-McKinley, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Willie Walker, Parking and Mobility Officer, Public Works, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
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21. 26-56178 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36734 with Pedal Movement Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for operating and maintaining the City of Long Beach’s (City) BikeShare Program, to increase the contract amount by $709,586, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $70,959, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,261,369, and extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2026. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, ThrashNtuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
Evan Kelly spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
22. 26-56260 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on development impact fees, the status of the Long Beach Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and next steps. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, ThrashNtuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
April Apodaca, Administrative and Financial Services Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Sage spoke.
23. 26-56317 Recommendation to continue the local emergency proclaimed in response to impacts from Hurricane Marie and the imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City of Long Beach (City) associated with the developing 2026-2027 El Niño event and winter storm season, pursuant to Section
2.69.060 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, ThrashNtuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Phe spoke.
Sage spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
24. 26-56257 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve the 2027 calendar year Benefits Package rates, employee contribution amounts and plan updates for active employees and retirees on the following plans; Anthem Blue Cross, the City’s third-party administrator for the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) group health plans, and Medicare Supplement plan; UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage PPO Plan; Scan Health Plan for the Medicare Advantage Plan; and Vision Service Plan (VSP) for the vision plan; CVS Caremark as the Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM) for the Prescription Drug Plan for the PPO and HMO plans; Delta Dental for the feefor-service dental plan (DPPO) and Delta Dental USA (HMO plan); The Standard Insurance Company for employer-paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance; Union Mutual Life Insurance Company (UNUM), through Larry Lambert & Associates Insurance Services, for long-term care insurance; Health Advocate (HA) for the Employee Assistance Plan and 360Support, a suite of resources designed to streamline healthcare navigation, and Carrum Health as a third-party administrator for eligible surgeries to be performed through a Centers of Excellence facility and approve an agreement with Trustmark Insurance Company Group for an Employee-Paid Life Insurance with Long-Term Care (LTC) plan. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
Sage spoke.
25. 26-56258 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2026-2029 Memorandum of
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Understanding (MOU) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-26-0151
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0151. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Sage spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
26. 26-56261 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7192 and award a contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company, of Brea, CA, for the Shoreline Drive Realignment Project, in an amount of $44,106,775, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $6,616,016, for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,722,791, 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;
Adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-25-547 and award contract to PMCS Group Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for construction management and inspection services for the Shoreline Drive Realignment Project, in an amount of $3,396,054, authorize a 10 percent contingency in amount of $339,605, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,735,659, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works
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Department by $35,000,000, offset by $35,000,000, of Measure M Highway Contingency funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro); and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $35,000,000, offset by a transfer of $35,000,000, of Measure M Highway Contingency funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (District 1) A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ryan Wolfe spoke.
Sage spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Director of Public Works, spoke.
27. 26-56259 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept, appropriate, and expend grant funding awarded from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Competitive Grant Program to projects including, 10th Street Greenbelt, Washington Neighborhood Community Center, and Willow Springs Trailhead, in an amount not to exceed $5,786,460; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $286,460, offset by grant revenue from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks,
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Recreation and Marine Department by $286,460, offset by a transfer of Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $5,500,000, offset by grant revenue from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $5,500,000, offset by a transfer of Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (Districts 1, 3, 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Stephen Scott, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mauna Eichner spoke.
Andrew spoke.
Sage spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
28. 26-56312 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34740 with Utility Solutions Partners, LLC, of Washington, DC, for managed services for providing maintenance and integration support for the City of Long Beach’s utilities information systems, to
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increase the annual contract amount to $2,670,368, plus a 5 percent contingency in the amount of $133,518, and authorize an additional one-time amount not to exceed $1,204,998, for the upgrade of the utility billing technology stack, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $4,008,884, and extend the term of the managed services contract to September 30, 2027 at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $1,345,450, offset by one-time charges to user departments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
Dave Saukla spoke.
Sage spoke.
ORDINANCE
29. 26-56299 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending and restating Long Beach Municipal Code Subsection 2.03.020 (G); Sections 2.03.030 and 2.03.040; Subsection 2.03.050(A); Sections 2.03.060, 2.03.070, 2.03.075, 2.03.076,
2.03.100, and 2.03.120; and repealing Section 2.03.090, related to Chapter 2.03 City Council, Article I. Rules of the Council, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 3 Allen, Duggan, Kerr
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded
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by Councilwoman Allen, to [1] move forward with the ordinance, as written, except that the Order of Business section remains unchanged, keeping the current public comment process; and [2] establish a time certain at the beginning of meetings reserved for public comment for those with disabilities. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3 Allen, Duggan, Kerr
No: 6 Zendejas, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Millicent Usoro, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Stuart Galloway spoke.
Rae Gabelich spoke.
Lee Charley spoke.
Laura Sellmer spoke.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
Carmen Valdes spoke.
Azura spoke.
Meg spoke.
Sophea Chim spoke.
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Andrea spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Jim Hannigan spoke.
April Ronay spoke.
Sithea San spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Tasha Gibbons spoke.
Seivgn C. Depina spoke.
Robert Carleton spoke.
Chryselle Dombrowski spoke.
Samwise Gamgee spoke.
Leslie Goldman spoke.
Matt Goldman spoke.
Ginny Gonzalez spoke.
Deaka McClain spoke.
Val Stephans spoke.
Angela Russel spoke.
Dante Scatena spoke.
Derick Stansfield spoke.
Tara Riggi spoke.
Evan James spoke.
Joseph Bass spoke.
Sam Limon spoke.
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Joe Veinstein spoke.
Megan O'Conner spoke.
Mike Laquatra spoke.
Ian Patton spoke.
IAM Shop Steward spoke.
Claudia Ambriz spoke.
Victoria V. spoke.
Melissa spoke.
Christina Nigrelli spoke.
Nicky Clair spoke.
Ellie spoke.
Amy spoke.
Corliss Lee spoke.
Ann Cantrell spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Phe spoke.
LA spoke.
FB spoke.
Sean Cutt spoke.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Sharon Weissman spoke.
Kyle Patterson spoke.
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Elly spoke.
Alyssa G. spoke.
Joe Sopo spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Millicent Usoro, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 7:30 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 7:47 PM.
30. 26-56190 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Section 2.93.010, Subsection 5.77.090.O, Chapters 8.56, 8.58, 8.76,
10.46, 18.03, 18.06, 18.10, 18.20, 18.21, 18.29, 18.30, 18.40, 18.60, 18.68, to effectuate the dissolution of the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation (BEAC) and assign the duties of the BEAC to the Planning Commission, read and adopted as read.
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Enactment No: ORD-26-0026
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-26-0026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carsie Mendoza spoke.
Sage spoke.
Ruby Arrington spoke.
Stephen James spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Navyd Rodriguez.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:59 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Navyd Rodriguez.
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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.
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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.