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CONSENT CALENDAR (1. – 48.)
1. 25-55848 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson’s travel to Tampa, FL to participate in the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting on June 19-21, 2025. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 25-55859 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson and the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee’s travel to Washington DC, for meetings with federal legislative members and agencies on June 5th, 2025. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor; Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District, Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee; Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District, Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 25-55842 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,900, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of: $500 to Peer Education Community Center to support the AOC 7 Literacy Fair that happened on May 17, 2025; $150 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library to support their Celebrate Our Librarians Event on August 22, 2025; $250 to Project X LB to support their P.E.A.C.E in the Park Event that happened on August 30, 2025; $1,000 to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Unity in the Community festival on July 19, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,900, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 25-55844 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,800, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the 2025 Celebrate Our Librarians Event; $1,000 to The Office of Special Events and Filming to support the 14th Annual Jazz Festival; $5,500 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,800, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 25-55845 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,846, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to following: Community Partners, in support of ÓRALE’s immigrant relief efforts, in the amount of $1,000; Centro CHA Inc., in support of their immigrant supportive services, in the amount of $1,000; Willmore City Community Association, in support of produce donations efforts to local organizations, in the amount of $500; Big and Bigger Inc., in support of the Neighborhood Social event, in the amount of $546; League of United Latin American Citizens, in support of the annual Convention, in the amount of $2,500; Friends of the Long Beach Public Library, in support of Celebrate our Librarians, in the amount of $300; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,846, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 25-55854 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $9,600, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following: $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the Librarian Appreciation event; $3,000 to The Office of Special Events and Filming for the 2025 Uptown Jazz Fest; $1,000 to Arts Council for Long Beach for the State of the Arts Gala; $5,000 to League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for their Annual Convention; $300 to Partners of Parks for their Long Beach Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $9,600, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 25-55861 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,350, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: $1,500 to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 14, 2025; $3,000 to the Carroll Park Association for their annual Summer Concert Series; $1,000 to the Long Beach Heritage Coalition for their tour of the Historic Saint Regis on July 26, 2025; $500 to the Arts Council for Long Beach for their State of the Arts on September 19, 2025; $350 to Urban Reset Foundation for their 6th Annual Back to School Drive on August 23, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,350, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 25-55864 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,600, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the following organizations: $3,500 to California Heights Neighborhood Association in support of their annual Summer Block Party; $2,500 to Long Beach City College Foundation to support the annual Discover Long Beach City College Summer Concert; $500 to Wild West Women in support of their third Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair; $500 to Care Closet LBC to support their ongoing operations to assist and provide opportunities for people experiencing homelessness; $300 to DemoChicks in support of their Breaking Barriers Gala; $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of their Celebrate Our Librarians event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 25-55710 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $100,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Amber Vonell Scott v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV01161. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 25-55712 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $75,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Tonya Dean. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 25-55711 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $85,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Corey Levin. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 25-55830 Recommendation for approval of a merit increase as required by Section 12 of the City’s Salary Resolution to Paralegal, Lisa M. Petersen. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 25-55840 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 10 and June 17, 2025. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 25-55841 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 9, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 25-55843 Recommendation to adopt the revision to the Department of Energy Resources, Oil Operations Bureau Records Retention Schedule, and rescind previously applicable Record Titles for the said bureau. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 25-55863 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Queen Mary Heritage Foundation of Long Beach, California, to allow the Foundation to solicit, receive, and distribute donations, grants, and other funds to the City of Long Beach for Queen Mary restoration projects. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 25-55785 Recommendation to adopt resolution to change the name of Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network to Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN). (Citywide) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 25-55823 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a First Amendment to the June 2024 Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for additional projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 25-55787 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments necessary to modify oil valuation, with California Resources Corporation (CRC) (1) to amend the Crude Oil Marketing Agreement (Contract No. 28961) to modify the pricing of oil; (2) to amend the Amended and Restated Field Contractor Agreement (Harbor Department - Segment II) (Contract No. 23697) to modify the pricing of oil; and (3) to amend the Long Beach Harbor Tidelands Parcel and Parcel “A” Oil (Contract No. 20596) to modify the pricing of oil. (Districts 1, 2) Office or Department: Energy Resources Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 25-55793 Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to include on the 2025-2026 County Secured Tax Roll certain levies made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for weed abatement, long-term boarded, or vacant building, or vacant lots and re-inspections related to the Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program in the amount not to exceed $75,623. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management; Community Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 25-55792 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FD-24-438 and award a contract to 911Vehicle.com dba 911Vehicle, of Anaheim, CA, for vehicle communication equipment and repair services, in an annual amount of $350,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $52,500, for a total amount not to exceed $402,500, per year, 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: Fire Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 25-55788 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount, with the County of Los Angeles, to accept and expend additional grant funding in an amount of $56,192, for the period of June 1, 2025, through January 16, 2026, to fund public health emergency preparedness and response, at the discretion of City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $56,192, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
23. 25-55789 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Community Solutions International, INC to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $285,125, for an operational period of 24 months for a Housing System Coordinator for the Build for Zero program; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $285,125, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 25-55790 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the amount of the award with California Community Foundation to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $100,000, for the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Project - Ensuring Access to Coverage For All, for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
25. 25-55791 Recommendation to receive and file Purchase Order Nos. 22415478 and 22504233 with Pritiben Ajay Patel dba Stallion Inn Motel, of Long Beach, CA, for providing temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness with an active case of Tuberculosis during the 2024 Tuberculosis Outbreak in Long Beach, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code and in response to the proclaimed Tuberculosis emergency, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $281,976. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 25-55784 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a data use agreement between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the Regents of the University of California, Santa Barbara for a period of two years upon execution of the agreement. The Agreement may be terminated by either party by providing a 30-day advance written notice to the other party. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
27. 25-55796 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a License Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any necessary documents, including any amendments, between City of Long Beach and Brooklyn Public Library with regard to implementing the Books Unbanned initiative which provides access to Long Beach Public Library’s electronic book materials to youth and young adults ages 13-24 outside of California. Office or Department: Library, Arts, and Culture Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
28. 25-55794 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35082 with Datagear, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for the operation and maintenance of the Flight Information Display System at Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $270,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $867,250, extend the term of the contract through September 30, 2026, and increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $120,000, offset by Airport operating revenue. (District 5) Office or Department: Long Beach Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
29. 25-55795 Recommendation to adopt the updated Long Beach Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Policy Statement, including any subsequent updates at City Manager’s discretion, in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, and related authorities, as required for projects funded by United States Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration, and authorize City Manager execution of the updated plan. (Districts 4, 5) Office or Department: Long Beach Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
30. 25-55799 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into a facility use permit with The Heart of Ida, a California nonprofit corporation, and Partners of Parks, a California nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the Long Beach Gray Panthers, a California nonprofit corporation, for use of office space at the Long Beach Senior Center, at 1150 East 4th Street, from May 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, and continue month-to-month until the relocation to the new senior center. (District 2) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
31. 25-55800 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and any necessary subsequent amendments to enter into an Agreement for Use of Facilities and Services with the Long Beach Unified School District of Los Angeles County for work-based learning, job shadowing, and student internship experiences at Long Beach Animal Care Services, located at 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, from February 21, 2025, to February 20, 2028. (District 4) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
32. 25-55804 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to issue a Right-of-Entry Permit to TreePeople, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of conducting a soils-based stormwater quality study in the lower Los Angeles River watershed at twelve park locations, for a period of two years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period through July 31, 2028; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Agreement with TreePeople, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of installing long-term monitoring equipment at three park locations as part of the soils-based stormwater quality study, for a period of two years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period through July 31, 2028. (Districts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
33. 25-55798 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation from American General Life Insurance Company in the amount not to exceed $525,000, to be deposited into the Long Beach Animal Care Trust. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
34. 25-55801 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements with participating vendors, for the Long Beach Animal Care Services Voucher Program, to redeem vouchers for spay and neuter services, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $75,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $575,000, effective July 1, 2025. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
35. 25-55802 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., of Lakeville, MN, for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and veterinary supplies to support animal medical care operations, in an annual amount not to exceed $149,999, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of City Manager. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
36. 25-55803 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for three sponsorship awards in the amounts of $10,000, for Be S.A.F.E Movies in the Park, for the period of June 26, 2025, through August 28, 2025; $50,000, for Long Beach Municipal Band concerts, for the period of June 24, 2025, through August 1, 2025; and $2,500, for Older Americans Month events, for the period of May 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, for a total amount of $62,500; Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $12,500, offset by sponsorship revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $50,000, offset by sponsorship revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
37. 25-55808 Recommendation to receive and file the application of R&T Hans Corporation, dba Royal Indian Curry House, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 242 Pine Avenue. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
38. 25-55809 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Dirty Pepperoni, LLC., dba The Dirty Pepperoni, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 149 Linden Avenue, Suite C, 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 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
39. 25-55806 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Mendocino Farms, LLC., dba Mendocino Farms, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4201 McGowen Street, Suite 205. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
40. 25-55807 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Tony Simon Leng, dba Monorom Cambodian Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2150 East Anaheim 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 6) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
41. 25-55805 Recommendation to receive and file the application of JCM 136, LLC., dba Lobster Guys Long Beach, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 141 East Willow Street, Unit Q, 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 7) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
42. 25-55810 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Smart & Final Stores, LLC., dba El Super #065 for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2185 East South Street, Suite 101, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
43. 25-55812 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept easement deeds for pedestrian access purposes, from Nash-Holland 3PAC Investors, LLC, property owner at 131 West 3rd Street; and Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
44. 25-55814 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the County of Los Angeles, a body corporate and politic, property owner at 5665 East 7th Street, for the installation of public utilities; and Accept Determination of Exemption and Determination of Categorial Exclusion. (District 4) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
45. 25-55813 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a quitclaim deed releasing a planting and landscape easement to the Jack Pisciotta Living Trust, and to James Edward Mercurio, as Trustee of the James Edward Mercurio Living Trust, located at 300 East 61st Street; and Accept California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption CE-24-041. (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
46. 25-55811 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36174 with Gordian Group, Inc. dba The Mellon Group of Greenville, SC, for providing Job Order Contracting program and software support, to increase the contract amount by $250,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,250,000, and extend the term of the contract for one year to November 30, 2026, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36422 with Bitech Construction Company, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, Contract No. 36424 with SJD&B, Inc., of Walnut, CA, Contract No. 36425 with Vincor Construction, Inc., of Brea, CA, Contract No. 36426 with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. of Orange, CA, Contract No. 36428 with Blue Nose IT Solutions, Inc. DBA Blue Nose Construction, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 36430 with Good-Men Roofing and Construction Inc., of San Diego, CA, and Contract No. 36454 with MIK Construction, Inc., of Whittier, CA, for providing Job Order Contracting services, to extend the terms of the contracts for one year, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period. (Citywide) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
47. 25-55829 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority, as presented; Authorize City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement; and Office or Department: Suggested Action:
25-55853
Adopt resolution appointing Colin Averill, Stormwater Project Management Officer, as the authorized Board Member to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, and appointing Keith Hoey, City Engineer, and Tammy Takigawa, Senior Civil Engineer, as the authorized Alternate Board Members; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to designate, in writing, a representative if neither the Member nor the Alternate Members are available. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
48. 25-55846 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Resolution No. UT-1539 amending Resolution No. UT-1532 for Fiscal Year (FY) 26 to add and adjust offices and positions and corresponding salary ranges in the permanent service of the Long Beach Utilities Department, as approved by the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners of the City of Long Beach. Office or Department: Utilities Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
1. 25-55848 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson’s travel to Tampa, FL to participate in the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting on June 19-21, 2025. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 25-55859 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson and the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee’s travel to Washington DC, for meetings with federal legislative members and agencies on June 5th, 2025. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor; Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District, Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee; Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District, Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 25-55842 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,900, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of: $500 to Peer Education Community Center to support the AOC 7 Literacy Fair that happened on May 17, 2025; $150 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library to support their Celebrate Our Librarians Event on August 22, 2025; $250 to Project X LB to support their P.E.A.C.E in the Park Event that happened on August 30, 2025; $1,000 to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Unity in the Community festival on July 19, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,900, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 25-55844 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,800, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the 2025 Celebrate Our Librarians Event; $1,000 to The Office of Special Events and Filming to support the 14th Annual Jazz Festival; $5,500 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,800, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 25-55845 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,846, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to following: Community Partners, in support of ÓRALE’s immigrant relief efforts, in the amount of $1,000; Centro CHA Inc., in support of their immigrant supportive services, in the amount of $1,000; Willmore City Community Association, in support of produce donations efforts to local organizations, in the amount of $500; Big and Bigger Inc., in support of the Neighborhood Social event, in the amount of $546; League of United Latin American Citizens, in support of the annual Convention, in the amount of $2,500; Friends of the Long Beach Public Library, in support of Celebrate our Librarians, in the amount of $300; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,846, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 25-55854 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $9,600, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following: $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the Librarian Appreciation event; $3,000 to The Office of Special Events and Filming for the 2025 Uptown Jazz Fest; $1,000 to Arts Council for Long Beach for the State of the Arts Gala; $5,000 to League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for their Annual Convention; $300 to Partners of Parks for their Long Beach Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $9,600, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 25-55861 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,350, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: $1,500 to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 14, 2025; $3,000 to the Carroll Park Association for their annual Summer Concert Series; $1,000 to the Long Beach Heritage Coalition for their tour of the Historic Saint Regis on July 26, 2025; $500 to the Arts Council for Long Beach for their State of the Arts on September 19, 2025; $350 to Urban Reset Foundation for their 6th Annual Back to School Drive on August 23, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,350, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 25-55864 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,600, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the following organizations: $3,500 to California Heights Neighborhood Association in support of their annual Summer Block Party; $2,500 to Long Beach City College Foundation to support the annual Discover Long Beach City College Summer Concert; $500 to Wild West Women in support of their third Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair; $500 to Care Closet LBC to support their ongoing operations to assist and provide opportunities for people experiencing homelessness; $300 to DemoChicks in support of their Breaking Barriers Gala; $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of their Celebrate Our Librarians event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 25-55710 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $100,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Amber Vonell Scott v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV01161. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 25-55712 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $75,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Tonya Dean. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 25-55711 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $85,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Corey Levin. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 25-55830 Recommendation for approval of a merit increase as required by Section 12 of the City’s Salary Resolution to Paralegal, Lisa M. Petersen. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 25-55840 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 10 and June 17, 2025. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 25-55841 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 9, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 25-55843 Recommendation to adopt the revision to the Department of Energy Resources, Oil Operations Bureau Records Retention Schedule, and rescind previously applicable Record Titles for the said bureau. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 25-55863 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Queen Mary Heritage Foundation of Long Beach, California, to allow the Foundation to solicit, receive, and distribute donations, grants, and other funds to the City of Long Beach for Queen Mary restoration projects. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 25-55785 Recommendation to adopt resolution to change the name of Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network to Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN). (Citywide) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 25-55823 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a First Amendment to the June 2024 Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for additional projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 25-55787 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments necessary to modify oil valuation, with California Resources Corporation (CRC) (1) to amend the Crude Oil Marketing Agreement (Contract No. 28961) to modify the pricing of oil; (2) to amend the Amended and Restated Field Contractor Agreement (Harbor Department - Segment II) (Contract No. 23697) to modify the pricing of oil; and (3) to amend the Long Beach Harbor Tidelands Parcel and Parcel “A” Oil (Contract No. 20596) to modify the pricing of oil. (Districts 1, 2) Office or Department: Energy Resources Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 25-55793 Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to include on the 2025-2026 County Secured Tax Roll certain levies made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for weed abatement, long-term boarded, or vacant building, or vacant lots and re-inspections related to the Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program in the amount not to exceed $75,623. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management; Community Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 25-55792 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FD-24-438 and award a contract to 911Vehicle.com dba 911Vehicle, of Anaheim, CA, for vehicle communication equipment and repair services, in an annual amount of $350,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $52,500, for a total amount not to exceed $402,500, per year, 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: Fire Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 25-55788 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount, with the County of Los Angeles, to accept and expend additional grant funding in an amount of $56,192, for the period of June 1, 2025, through January 16, 2026, to fund public health emergency preparedness and response, at the discretion of City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $56,192, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
23. 25-55789 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Community Solutions International, INC to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $285,125, for an operational period of 24 months for a Housing System Coordinator for the Build for Zero program; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $285,125, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 25-55790 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the amount of the award with California Community Foundation to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $100,000, for the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Project - Ensuring Access to Coverage For All, for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
25. 25-55791 Recommendation to receive and file Purchase Order Nos. 22415478 and 22504233 with Pritiben Ajay Patel dba Stallion Inn Motel, of Long Beach, CA, for providing temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness with an active case of Tuberculosis during the 2024 Tuberculosis Outbreak in Long Beach, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code and in response to the proclaimed Tuberculosis emergency, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $281,976. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 25-55784 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a data use agreement between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the Regents of the University of California, Santa Barbara for a period of two years upon execution of the agreement. The Agreement may be terminated by either party by providing a 30-day advance written notice to the other party. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
27. 25-55796 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a License Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any necessary documents, including any amendments, between City of Long Beach and Brooklyn Public Library with regard to implementing the Books Unbanned initiative which provides access to Long Beach Public Library’s electronic book materials to youth and young adults ages 13-24 outside of California. Office or Department: Library, Arts, and Culture Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
28. 25-55794 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35082 with Datagear, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for the operation and maintenance of the Flight Information Display System at Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $270,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $867,250, extend the term of the contract through September 30, 2026, and increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $120,000, offset by Airport operating revenue. (District 5) Office or Department: Long Beach Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
29. 25-55795 Recommendation to adopt the updated Long Beach Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Policy Statement, including any subsequent updates at City Manager’s discretion, in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, and related authorities, as required for projects funded by United States Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration, and authorize City Manager execution of the updated plan. (Districts 4, 5) Office or Department: Long Beach Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
30. 25-55799 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into a facility use permit with The Heart of Ida, a California nonprofit corporation, and Partners of Parks, a California nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the Long Beach Gray Panthers, a California nonprofit corporation, for use of office space at the Long Beach Senior Center, at 1150 East 4th Street, from May 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, and continue month-to-month until the relocation to the new senior center. (District 2) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
31. 25-55800 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and any necessary subsequent amendments to enter into an Agreement for Use of Facilities and Services with the Long Beach Unified School District of Los Angeles County for work-based learning, job shadowing, and student internship experiences at Long Beach Animal Care Services, located at 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, from February 21, 2025, to February 20, 2028. (District 4) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
32. 25-55804 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to issue a Right-of-Entry Permit to TreePeople, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of conducting a soils-based stormwater quality study in the lower Los Angeles River watershed at twelve park locations, for a period of two years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period through July 31, 2028; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Agreement with TreePeople, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of installing long-term monitoring equipment at three park locations as part of the soils-based stormwater quality study, for a period of two years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period through July 31, 2028. (Districts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
33. 25-55798 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation from American General Life Insurance Company in the amount not to exceed $525,000, to be deposited into the Long Beach Animal Care Trust. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
34. 25-55801 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements with participating vendors, for the Long Beach Animal Care Services Voucher Program, to redeem vouchers for spay and neuter services, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $75,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $575,000, effective July 1, 2025. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
35. 25-55802 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., of Lakeville, MN, for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and veterinary supplies to support animal medical care operations, in an annual amount not to exceed $149,999, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of City Manager. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
36. 25-55803 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for three sponsorship awards in the amounts of $10,000, for Be S.A.F.E Movies in the Park, for the period of June 26, 2025, through August 28, 2025; $50,000, for Long Beach Municipal Band concerts, for the period of June 24, 2025, through August 1, 2025; and $2,500, for Older Americans Month events, for the period of May 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, for a total amount of $62,500; Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $12,500, offset by sponsorship revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $50,000, offset by sponsorship revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
37. 25-55808 Recommendation to receive and file the application of R&T Hans Corporation, dba Royal Indian Curry House, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 242 Pine Avenue. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
38. 25-55809 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Dirty Pepperoni, LLC., dba The Dirty Pepperoni, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 149 Linden Avenue, Suite C, 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 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
39. 25-55806 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Mendocino Farms, LLC., dba Mendocino Farms, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4201 McGowen Street, Suite 205. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
40. 25-55807 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Tony Simon Leng, dba Monorom Cambodian Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2150 East Anaheim 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 6) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
41. 25-55805 Recommendation to receive and file the application of JCM 136, LLC., dba Lobster Guys Long Beach, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 141 East Willow Street, Unit Q, 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 7) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
42. 25-55810 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Smart & Final Stores, LLC., dba El Super #065 for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2185 East South Street, Suite 101, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
43. 25-55812 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept easement deeds for pedestrian access purposes, from Nash-Holland 3PAC Investors, LLC, property owner at 131 West 3rd Street; and Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
44. 25-55814 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the County of Los Angeles, a body corporate and politic, property owner at 5665 East 7th Street, for the installation of public utilities; and Accept Determination of Exemption and Determination of Categorial Exclusion. (District 4) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
45. 25-55813 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a quitclaim deed releasing a planting and landscape easement to the Jack Pisciotta Living Trust, and to James Edward Mercurio, as Trustee of the James Edward Mercurio Living Trust, located at 300 East 61st Street; and Accept California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption CE-24-041. (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
46. 25-55811 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36174 with Gordian Group, Inc. dba The Mellon Group of Greenville, SC, for providing Job Order Contracting program and software support, to increase the contract amount by $250,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,250,000, and extend the term of the contract for one year to November 30, 2026, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36422 with Bitech Construction Company, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, Contract No. 36424 with SJD&B, Inc., of Walnut, CA, Contract No. 36425 with Vincor Construction, Inc., of Brea, CA, Contract No. 36426 with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. of Orange, CA, Contract No. 36428 with Blue Nose IT Solutions, Inc. DBA Blue Nose Construction, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 36430 with Good-Men Roofing and Construction Inc., of San Diego, CA, and Contract No. 36454 with MIK Construction, Inc., of Whittier, CA, for providing Job Order Contracting services, to extend the terms of the contracts for one year, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period. (Citywide) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
47. 25-55829 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority, as presented; Authorize City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement; and Office or Department: Suggested Action:
25-55853
Adopt resolution appointing Colin Averill, Stormwater Project Management Officer, as the authorized Board Member to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, and appointing Keith Hoey, City Engineer, and Tammy Takigawa, Senior Civil Engineer, as the authorized Alternate Board Members; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to designate, in writing, a representative if neither the Member nor the Alternate Members are available. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
48. 25-55846 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Resolution No. UT-1539 amending Resolution No. UT-1532 for Fiscal Year (FY) 26 to add and adjust offices and positions and corresponding salary ranges in the permanent service of the Long Beach Utilities Department, as approved by the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners of the City of Long Beach. Office or Department: Utilities Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
HEARING
49. 25-55815 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to La Fiesta, LLC DBA The Grasshopper located at 136 East Anaheim, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
49. 25-55815 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to La Fiesta, LLC DBA The Grasshopper located at 136 East Anaheim, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes 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 given to the first 10 persons who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
50. 25-55849 Recommendation to direct City Manager, in collaboration with Economic Development, Parks, Recreation and Marine, and other relevant city departments, to work with California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), the Long Beach Baseball Club, Inc. (LBBC) and other key stakeholders to explore opportunities to develop a collaborative partnership agreement for the use of Blair Field as a home venue for a new professional baseball team for the City of Long Beach, and report back to the City Council. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor; Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
51. 25-55839 Recommendation to request City Manager to evaluate the feasibility and outline the process for implementing a pilot Child Watch Program during City Council meetings. A report back is requested in 90 days. Office or Department: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District; Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District; Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
52. 25-55855 Recommendation to request City Manager report back within 120 days with opportunities to improve the City of Long Beach’s coordinated response to individuals displaying threatening or unsafe behavior. This should include: Educational materials for when to call 911, the Non-Emergency Number, the Multi-Service Center, a partner agency, or when to file a report online; Educational materials for how calls for service are categorized, coordinated, and dispatched; Defined roles and response protocols for Police including Quality of Life Officers, Fire including Lifeguards, Community Crisis Response (CCR) teams, REACH Teams, Outreach Workers, other city personnel, and other support systems; Opportunities to improve interdepartmental and interagency coordination to enhance response efforts in these situations; A review of current services, gaps, and opportunities, including potential enhancements through pending Prop 1 funding; and Updated guidance and protocols for drug-related incidents, ensuring a consistent response under Prop 36, and developed with community input. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
53. 25-55822 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $25,000,000. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
54. 25-55816 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary subsequent amendments, including term extensions, with City of Los Angeles, to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,912,311, for the period of September 1, 2024, through May 31, 2027; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $510,733, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $2,525,601, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,445,198, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $100,000, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $1,180,779, and in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $1,150,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications; Fire Department; Health and Human Services; Parks, Recreation and Marine; Police Department; Technology and Innovation Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
55. 25-55817 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $12,341,587, for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 6 for a five-year period estimated to begin December 2025; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $12,341,587, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
56. 25-55824 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to accept and expend funding of the annual allocation in the annual amount of $4,371,548, for three years, for a total of $13,114,644, for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Supplement Programs for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $13,114,644, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
57. 25-55818 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $200,000, offset by grant revenue from the California Natural Resources Agency; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,800,000, for upgrades to the Long Beach Multi-Service Center, offset by grant revenue from the California Natural Resources Agency; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,800,000, offset by transfer of California Natural Resources Agency grant revenue from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 7) Office or Department: Health and Human Services; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
58. 25-55819 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36591 with Safeware Inc., of Lanham, MD, for furnishing and delivering emergency response and public safety equipment and supplies, to increase the annual contract amount by $1,026,930, for Year 3, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $4,146,930, for the period of March 31, 2025, to April 1, 2026. (Citywide) Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
59. 25-55820 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement, and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles (County) to accept and expend funding in an amount of $1,500,000 for the 1st Street Pedestrian Improvements Project; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $4,216,524, offset by $1,500,000, of Los Angeles County funds and $2,716,524, of Proposition C funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $4,216,524, offset by the transfer of Los Angeles County and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 1) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
60. 25-55828 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to proceed with critical unplanned improvements along Atlantic Avenue and Luray Street. (District 8) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
61. 25-55826 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $25,000,000, to be used for the construction of the Pacific Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Project, with a term ending June 30, 2029; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000, offset by Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT); and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000, offset by transfer of SS4A Grant Funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (Districts 6, 7) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
62. 25-55825 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7253 and award a contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc., of Gardena, CA, for providing construction services for the Long Beach Public Safety Building Roofing Project, in an amount of $987,565, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $148,135, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,135,700; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 1) Office or Department: Public Works; Police Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
63. 25-55847 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1536, a resolution of the City of Long Beach Board of Utilities Commissioners fixing rates and charges for the gas services to all customers by adjusting Gas Rate Schedules 1, 2, and 3. Office or Department: Utilities Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
50. 25-55849 Recommendation to direct City Manager, in collaboration with Economic Development, Parks, Recreation and Marine, and other relevant city departments, to work with California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), the Long Beach Baseball Club, Inc. (LBBC) and other key stakeholders to explore opportunities to develop a collaborative partnership agreement for the use of Blair Field as a home venue for a new professional baseball team for the City of Long Beach, and report back to the City Council. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor; Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
51. 25-55839 Recommendation to request City Manager to evaluate the feasibility and outline the process for implementing a pilot Child Watch Program during City Council meetings. A report back is requested in 90 days. Office or Department: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District; Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District; Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
52. 25-55855 Recommendation to request City Manager report back within 120 days with opportunities to improve the City of Long Beach’s coordinated response to individuals displaying threatening or unsafe behavior. This should include: Educational materials for when to call 911, the Non-Emergency Number, the Multi-Service Center, a partner agency, or when to file a report online; Educational materials for how calls for service are categorized, coordinated, and dispatched; Defined roles and response protocols for Police including Quality of Life Officers, Fire including Lifeguards, Community Crisis Response (CCR) teams, REACH Teams, Outreach Workers, other city personnel, and other support systems; Opportunities to improve interdepartmental and interagency coordination to enhance response efforts in these situations; A review of current services, gaps, and opportunities, including potential enhancements through pending Prop 1 funding; and Updated guidance and protocols for drug-related incidents, ensuring a consistent response under Prop 36, and developed with community input. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
53. 25-55822 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $25,000,000. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
54. 25-55816 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary subsequent amendments, including term extensions, with City of Los Angeles, to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,912,311, for the period of September 1, 2024, through May 31, 2027; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $510,733, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $2,525,601, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,445,198, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $100,000, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $1,180,779, and in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $1,150,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications; Fire Department; Health and Human Services; Parks, Recreation and Marine; Police Department; Technology and Innovation Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
55. 25-55817 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $12,341,587, for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 6 for a five-year period estimated to begin December 2025; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $12,341,587, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
56. 25-55824 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to accept and expend funding of the annual allocation in the annual amount of $4,371,548, for three years, for a total of $13,114,644, for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Supplement Programs for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $13,114,644, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
57. 25-55818 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $200,000, offset by grant revenue from the California Natural Resources Agency; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,800,000, for upgrades to the Long Beach Multi-Service Center, offset by grant revenue from the California Natural Resources Agency; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,800,000, offset by transfer of California Natural Resources Agency grant revenue from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 7) Office or Department: Health and Human Services; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
58. 25-55819 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36591 with Safeware Inc., of Lanham, MD, for furnishing and delivering emergency response and public safety equipment and supplies, to increase the annual contract amount by $1,026,930, for Year 3, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $4,146,930, for the period of March 31, 2025, to April 1, 2026. (Citywide) Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
59. 25-55820 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement, and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles (County) to accept and expend funding in an amount of $1,500,000 for the 1st Street Pedestrian Improvements Project; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $4,216,524, offset by $1,500,000, of Los Angeles County funds and $2,716,524, of Proposition C funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $4,216,524, offset by the transfer of Los Angeles County and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 1) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
60. 25-55828 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to proceed with critical unplanned improvements along Atlantic Avenue and Luray Street. (District 8) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
61. 25-55826 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $25,000,000, to be used for the construction of the Pacific Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Project, with a term ending June 30, 2029; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000, offset by Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT); and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000, offset by transfer of SS4A Grant Funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (Districts 6, 7) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
62. 25-55825 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7253 and award a contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc., of Gardena, CA, for providing construction services for the Long Beach Public Safety Building Roofing Project, in an amount of $987,565, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $148,135, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,135,700; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 1) Office or Department: Public Works; Police Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
63. 25-55847 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1536, a resolution of the City of Long Beach Board of Utilities Commissioners fixing rates and charges for the gas services to all customers by adjusting Gas Rate Schedules 1, 2, and 3. Office or Department: Utilities Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
64. 25-55838 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 16 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 16.60 relating to payment of living wage to workers at the airport and the Long Beach convention center, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
65. 25-55860 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.93, relating to establishing staffing requirements for self-service checkout stations at grocery and drug stores to advance public safety and prevent retail theft, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
64. 25-55838 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 16 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 16.60 relating to payment of living wage to workers at the airport and the Long Beach convention center, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
65. 25-55860 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.93, relating to establishing staffing requirements for self-service checkout stations at grocery and drug stores to advance public safety and prevent retail theft, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 2:30 P.M., Carmelitos Conference Rm.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee at 2:40 P.M., Carmelitos Conference Rm.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 2:30 P.M., Carmelitos Conference Rm.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee at 2:40 P.M., Carmelitos Conference Rm.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (1. – 48.)
1. 25-55848 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson’s travel to Tampa, FL to participate in the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting on June 19-21, 2025. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 25-55859 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson and the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee’s travel to Washington DC, for meetings with federal legislative members and agencies on June 5th, 2025. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor; Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District, Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee; Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District, Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 25-55842 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,900, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of: $500 to Peer Education Community Center to support the AOC 7 Literacy Fair that happened on May 17, 2025; $150 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library to support their Celebrate Our Librarians Event on August 22, 2025; $250 to Project X LB to support their P.E.A.C.E in the Park Event that happened on August 30, 2025; $1,000 to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Unity in the Community festival on July 19, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,900, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 25-55844 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,800, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the 2025 Celebrate Our Librarians Event; $1,000 to The Office of Special Events and Filming to support the 14th Annual Jazz Festival; $5,500 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,800, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 25-55845 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,846, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to following: Community Partners, in support of ÓRALE’s immigrant relief efforts, in the amount of $1,000; Centro CHA Inc., in support of their immigrant supportive services, in the amount of $1,000; Willmore City Community Association, in support of produce donations efforts to local organizations, in the amount of $500; Big and Bigger Inc., in support of the Neighborhood Social event, in the amount of $546; League of United Latin American Citizens, in support of the annual Convention, in the amount of $2,500; Friends of the Long Beach Public Library, in support of Celebrate our Librarians, in the amount of $300; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,846, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 25-55854 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $9,600, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following: $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the Librarian Appreciation event; $3,000 to The Office of Special Events and Filming for the 2025 Uptown Jazz Fest; $1,000 to Arts Council for Long Beach for the State of the Arts Gala; $5,000 to League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for their Annual Convention; $300 to Partners of Parks for their Long Beach Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $9,600, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 25-55861 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,350, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: $1,500 to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 14, 2025; $3,000 to the Carroll Park Association for their annual Summer Concert Series; $1,000 to the Long Beach Heritage Coalition for their tour of the Historic Saint Regis on July 26, 2025; $500 to the Arts Council for Long Beach for their State of the Arts on September 19, 2025; $350 to Urban Reset Foundation for their 6th Annual Back to School Drive on August 23, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,350, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 25-55864 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,600, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the following organizations: $3,500 to California Heights Neighborhood Association in support of their annual Summer Block Party; $2,500 to Long Beach City College Foundation to support the annual Discover Long Beach City College Summer Concert; $500 to Wild West Women in support of their third Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair; $500 to Care Closet LBC to support their ongoing operations to assist and provide opportunities for people experiencing homelessness; $300 to DemoChicks in support of their Breaking Barriers Gala; $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of their Celebrate Our Librarians event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 25-55710 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $100,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Amber Vonell Scott v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV01161. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 25-55712 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $75,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Tonya Dean. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 25-55711 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $85,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Corey Levin. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 25-55830 Recommendation for approval of a merit increase as required by Section 12 of the City’s Salary Resolution to Paralegal, Lisa M. Petersen. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 25-55840 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 10 and June 17, 2025. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 25-55841 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 9, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 25-55843 Recommendation to adopt the revision to the Department of Energy Resources, Oil Operations Bureau Records Retention Schedule, and rescind previously applicable Record Titles for the said bureau. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 25-55863 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Queen Mary Heritage Foundation of Long Beach, California, to allow the Foundation to solicit, receive, and distribute donations, grants, and other funds to the City of Long Beach for Queen Mary restoration projects. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 25-55785 Recommendation to adopt resolution to change the name of Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network to Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN). (Citywide) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 25-55823 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a First Amendment to the June 2024 Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for additional projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 25-55787 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments necessary to modify oil valuation, with California Resources Corporation (CRC) (1) to amend the Crude Oil Marketing Agreement (Contract No. 28961) to modify the pricing of oil; (2) to amend the Amended and Restated Field Contractor Agreement (Harbor Department - Segment II) (Contract No. 23697) to modify the pricing of oil; and (3) to amend the Long Beach Harbor Tidelands Parcel and Parcel “A” Oil (Contract No. 20596) to modify the pricing of oil. (Districts 1, 2) Office or Department: Energy Resources Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 25-55793 Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to include on the 2025-2026 County Secured Tax Roll certain levies made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for weed abatement, long-term boarded, or vacant building, or vacant lots and re-inspections related to the Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program in the amount not to exceed $75,623. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management; Community Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 25-55792 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FD-24-438 and award a contract to 911Vehicle.com dba 911Vehicle, of Anaheim, CA, for vehicle communication equipment and repair services, in an annual amount of $350,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $52,500, for a total amount not to exceed $402,500, per year, 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: Fire Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 25-55788 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount, with the County of Los Angeles, to accept and expend additional grant funding in an amount of $56,192, for the period of June 1, 2025, through January 16, 2026, to fund public health emergency preparedness and response, at the discretion of City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $56,192, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
23. 25-55789 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Community Solutions International, INC to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $285,125, for an operational period of 24 months for a Housing System Coordinator for the Build for Zero program; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $285,125, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 25-55790 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the amount of the award with California Community Foundation to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $100,000, for the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Project - Ensuring Access to Coverage For All, for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
25. 25-55791 Recommendation to receive and file Purchase Order Nos. 22415478 and 22504233 with Pritiben Ajay Patel dba Stallion Inn Motel, of Long Beach, CA, for providing temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness with an active case of Tuberculosis during the 2024 Tuberculosis Outbreak in Long Beach, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code and in response to the proclaimed Tuberculosis emergency, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $281,976. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 25-55784 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a data use agreement between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the Regents of the University of California, Santa Barbara for a period of two years upon execution of the agreement. The Agreement may be terminated by either party by providing a 30-day advance written notice to the other party. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
27. 25-55796 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a License Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any necessary documents, including any amendments, between City of Long Beach and Brooklyn Public Library with regard to implementing the Books Unbanned initiative which provides access to Long Beach Public Library’s electronic book materials to youth and young adults ages 13-24 outside of California. Office or Department: Library, Arts, and Culture Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
28. 25-55794 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35082 with Datagear, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for the operation and maintenance of the Flight Information Display System at Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $270,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $867,250, extend the term of the contract through September 30, 2026, and increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $120,000, offset by Airport operating revenue. (District 5) Office or Department: Long Beach Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
29. 25-55795 Recommendation to adopt the updated Long Beach Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Policy Statement, including any subsequent updates at City Manager’s discretion, in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, and related authorities, as required for projects funded by United States Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration, and authorize City Manager execution of the updated plan. (Districts 4, 5) Office or Department: Long Beach Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
30. 25-55799 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into a facility use permit with The Heart of Ida, a California nonprofit corporation, and Partners of Parks, a California nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the Long Beach Gray Panthers, a California nonprofit corporation, for use of office space at the Long Beach Senior Center, at 1150 East 4th Street, from May 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, and continue month-to-month until the relocation to the new senior center. (District 2) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
31. 25-55800 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and any necessary subsequent amendments to enter into an Agreement for Use of Facilities and Services with the Long Beach Unified School District of Los Angeles County for work-based learning, job shadowing, and student internship experiences at Long Beach Animal Care Services, located at 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, from February 21, 2025, to February 20, 2028. (District 4) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
32. 25-55804 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to issue a Right-of-Entry Permit to TreePeople, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of conducting a soils-based stormwater quality study in the lower Los Angeles River watershed at twelve park locations, for a period of two years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period through July 31, 2028; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Agreement with TreePeople, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of installing long-term monitoring equipment at three park locations as part of the soils-based stormwater quality study, for a period of two years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period through July 31, 2028. (Districts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
33. 25-55798 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation from American General Life Insurance Company in the amount not to exceed $525,000, to be deposited into the Long Beach Animal Care Trust. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
34. 25-55801 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements with participating vendors, for the Long Beach Animal Care Services Voucher Program, to redeem vouchers for spay and neuter services, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $75,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $575,000, effective July 1, 2025. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
35. 25-55802 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., of Lakeville, MN, for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and veterinary supplies to support animal medical care operations, in an annual amount not to exceed $149,999, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of City Manager. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
36. 25-55803 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for three sponsorship awards in the amounts of $10,000, for Be S.A.F.E Movies in the Park, for the period of June 26, 2025, through August 28, 2025; $50,000, for Long Beach Municipal Band concerts, for the period of June 24, 2025, through August 1, 2025; and $2,500, for Older Americans Month events, for the period of May 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, for a total amount of $62,500; Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $12,500, offset by sponsorship revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $50,000, offset by sponsorship revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
37. 25-55808 Recommendation to receive and file the application of R&T Hans Corporation, dba Royal Indian Curry House, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 242 Pine Avenue. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
38. 25-55809 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Dirty Pepperoni, LLC., dba The Dirty Pepperoni, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 149 Linden Avenue, Suite C, 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 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
39. 25-55806 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Mendocino Farms, LLC., dba Mendocino Farms, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4201 McGowen Street, Suite 205. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
40. 25-55807 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Tony Simon Leng, dba Monorom Cambodian Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2150 East Anaheim 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 6) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
41. 25-55805 Recommendation to receive and file the application of JCM 136, LLC., dba Lobster Guys Long Beach, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 141 East Willow Street, Unit Q, 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 7) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
42. 25-55810 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Smart & Final Stores, LLC., dba El Super #065 for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2185 East South Street, Suite 101, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
43. 25-55812 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept easement deeds for pedestrian access purposes, from Nash-Holland 3PAC Investors, LLC, property owner at 131 West 3rd Street; and Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
44. 25-55814 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the County of Los Angeles, a body corporate and politic, property owner at 5665 East 7th Street, for the installation of public utilities; and Accept Determination of Exemption and Determination of Categorial Exclusion. (District 4) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
45. 25-55813 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a quitclaim deed releasing a planting and landscape easement to the Jack Pisciotta Living Trust, and to James Edward Mercurio, as Trustee of the James Edward Mercurio Living Trust, located at 300 East 61st Street; and Accept California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption CE-24-041. (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
46. 25-55811 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36174 with Gordian Group, Inc. dba The Mellon Group of Greenville, SC, for providing Job Order Contracting program and software support, to increase the contract amount by $250,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,250,000, and extend the term of the contract for one year to November 30, 2026, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36422 with Bitech Construction Company, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, Contract No. 36424 with SJD&B, Inc., of Walnut, CA, Contract No. 36425 with Vincor Construction, Inc., of Brea, CA, Contract No. 36426 with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. of Orange, CA, Contract No. 36428 with Blue Nose IT Solutions, Inc. DBA Blue Nose Construction, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 36430 with Good-Men Roofing and Construction Inc., of San Diego, CA, and Contract No. 36454 with MIK Construction, Inc., of Whittier, CA, for providing Job Order Contracting services, to extend the terms of the contracts for one year, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period. (Citywide) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
47. 25-55829 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority, as presented; Authorize City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement; and Office or Department: Suggested Action:
25-55853
Adopt resolution appointing Colin Averill, Stormwater Project Management Officer, as the authorized Board Member to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, and appointing Keith Hoey, City Engineer, and Tammy Takigawa, Senior Civil Engineer, as the authorized Alternate Board Members; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to designate, in writing, a representative if neither the Member nor the Alternate Members are available. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
48. 25-55846 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Resolution No. UT-1539 amending Resolution No. UT-1532 for Fiscal Year (FY) 26 to add and adjust offices and positions and corresponding salary ranges in the permanent service of the Long Beach Utilities Department, as approved by the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners of the City of Long Beach. Office or Department: Utilities Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
1. 25-55848 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson’s travel to Tampa, FL to participate in the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting on June 19-21, 2025. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 25-55859 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson and the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee’s travel to Washington DC, for meetings with federal legislative members and agencies on June 5th, 2025. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor; Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District, Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee; Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District, Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 25-55842 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,900, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of: $500 to Peer Education Community Center to support the AOC 7 Literacy Fair that happened on May 17, 2025; $150 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library to support their Celebrate Our Librarians Event on August 22, 2025; $250 to Project X LB to support their P.E.A.C.E in the Park Event that happened on August 30, 2025; $1,000 to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Unity in the Community festival on July 19, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,900, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 25-55844 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,800, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the 2025 Celebrate Our Librarians Event; $1,000 to The Office of Special Events and Filming to support the 14th Annual Jazz Festival; $5,500 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,800, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 25-55845 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,846, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to following: Community Partners, in support of ÓRALE’s immigrant relief efforts, in the amount of $1,000; Centro CHA Inc., in support of their immigrant supportive services, in the amount of $1,000; Willmore City Community Association, in support of produce donations efforts to local organizations, in the amount of $500; Big and Bigger Inc., in support of the Neighborhood Social event, in the amount of $546; League of United Latin American Citizens, in support of the annual Convention, in the amount of $2,500; Friends of the Long Beach Public Library, in support of Celebrate our Librarians, in the amount of $300; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,846, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 25-55854 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $9,600, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following: $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the Librarian Appreciation event; $3,000 to The Office of Special Events and Filming for the 2025 Uptown Jazz Fest; $1,000 to Arts Council for Long Beach for the State of the Arts Gala; $5,000 to League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for their Annual Convention; $300 to Partners of Parks for their Long Beach Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $9,600, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 25-55861 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,350, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: $1,500 to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 14, 2025; $3,000 to the Carroll Park Association for their annual Summer Concert Series; $1,000 to the Long Beach Heritage Coalition for their tour of the Historic Saint Regis on July 26, 2025; $500 to the Arts Council for Long Beach for their State of the Arts on September 19, 2025; $350 to Urban Reset Foundation for their 6th Annual Back to School Drive on August 23, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,350, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 25-55864 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,600, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the following organizations: $3,500 to California Heights Neighborhood Association in support of their annual Summer Block Party; $2,500 to Long Beach City College Foundation to support the annual Discover Long Beach City College Summer Concert; $500 to Wild West Women in support of their third Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair; $500 to Care Closet LBC to support their ongoing operations to assist and provide opportunities for people experiencing homelessness; $300 to DemoChicks in support of their Breaking Barriers Gala; $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of their Celebrate Our Librarians event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 25-55710 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $100,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Amber Vonell Scott v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV01161. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 25-55712 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $75,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Tonya Dean. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 25-55711 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $85,000, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Corey Levin. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 25-55830 Recommendation for approval of a merit increase as required by Section 12 of the City’s Salary Resolution to Paralegal, Lisa M. Petersen. Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 25-55840 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 10 and June 17, 2025. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 25-55841 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 9, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 25-55843 Recommendation to adopt the revision to the Department of Energy Resources, Oil Operations Bureau Records Retention Schedule, and rescind previously applicable Record Titles for the said bureau. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 25-55863 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Queen Mary Heritage Foundation of Long Beach, California, to allow the Foundation to solicit, receive, and distribute donations, grants, and other funds to the City of Long Beach for Queen Mary restoration projects. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 25-55785 Recommendation to adopt resolution to change the name of Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network to Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN). (Citywide) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 25-55823 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a First Amendment to the June 2024 Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for additional projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 25-55787 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments necessary to modify oil valuation, with California Resources Corporation (CRC) (1) to amend the Crude Oil Marketing Agreement (Contract No. 28961) to modify the pricing of oil; (2) to amend the Amended and Restated Field Contractor Agreement (Harbor Department - Segment II) (Contract No. 23697) to modify the pricing of oil; and (3) to amend the Long Beach Harbor Tidelands Parcel and Parcel “A” Oil (Contract No. 20596) to modify the pricing of oil. (Districts 1, 2) Office or Department: Energy Resources Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 25-55793 Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to include on the 2025-2026 County Secured Tax Roll certain levies made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for weed abatement, long-term boarded, or vacant building, or vacant lots and re-inspections related to the Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program in the amount not to exceed $75,623. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management; Community Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 25-55792 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FD-24-438 and award a contract to 911Vehicle.com dba 911Vehicle, of Anaheim, CA, for vehicle communication equipment and repair services, in an annual amount of $350,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $52,500, for a total amount not to exceed $402,500, per year, 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: Fire Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 25-55788 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount, with the County of Los Angeles, to accept and expend additional grant funding in an amount of $56,192, for the period of June 1, 2025, through January 16, 2026, to fund public health emergency preparedness and response, at the discretion of City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $56,192, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
23. 25-55789 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Community Solutions International, INC to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $285,125, for an operational period of 24 months for a Housing System Coordinator for the Build for Zero program; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $285,125, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 25-55790 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the amount of the award with California Community Foundation to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $100,000, for the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) Project - Ensuring Access to Coverage For All, for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
25. 25-55791 Recommendation to receive and file Purchase Order Nos. 22415478 and 22504233 with Pritiben Ajay Patel dba Stallion Inn Motel, of Long Beach, CA, for providing temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness with an active case of Tuberculosis during the 2024 Tuberculosis Outbreak in Long Beach, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code and in response to the proclaimed Tuberculosis emergency, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $281,976. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 25-55784 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a data use agreement between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the Regents of the University of California, Santa Barbara for a period of two years upon execution of the agreement. The Agreement may be terminated by either party by providing a 30-day advance written notice to the other party. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
27. 25-55796 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a License Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any necessary documents, including any amendments, between City of Long Beach and Brooklyn Public Library with regard to implementing the Books Unbanned initiative which provides access to Long Beach Public Library’s electronic book materials to youth and young adults ages 13-24 outside of California. Office or Department: Library, Arts, and Culture Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
28. 25-55794 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35082 with Datagear, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for the operation and maintenance of the Flight Information Display System at Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $270,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $867,250, extend the term of the contract through September 30, 2026, and increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $120,000, offset by Airport operating revenue. (District 5) Office or Department: Long Beach Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
29. 25-55795 Recommendation to adopt the updated Long Beach Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Policy Statement, including any subsequent updates at City Manager’s discretion, in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, and related authorities, as required for projects funded by United States Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration, and authorize City Manager execution of the updated plan. (Districts 4, 5) Office or Department: Long Beach Airport Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
30. 25-55799 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into a facility use permit with The Heart of Ida, a California nonprofit corporation, and Partners of Parks, a California nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the Long Beach Gray Panthers, a California nonprofit corporation, for use of office space at the Long Beach Senior Center, at 1150 East 4th Street, from May 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, and continue month-to-month until the relocation to the new senior center. (District 2) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
31. 25-55800 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and any necessary subsequent amendments to enter into an Agreement for Use of Facilities and Services with the Long Beach Unified School District of Los Angeles County for work-based learning, job shadowing, and student internship experiences at Long Beach Animal Care Services, located at 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, from February 21, 2025, to February 20, 2028. (District 4) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
32. 25-55804 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to issue a Right-of-Entry Permit to TreePeople, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of conducting a soils-based stormwater quality study in the lower Los Angeles River watershed at twelve park locations, for a period of two years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period through July 31, 2028; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Agreement with TreePeople, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the purpose of installing long-term monitoring equipment at three park locations as part of the soils-based stormwater quality study, for a period of two years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period through July 31, 2028. (Districts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
33. 25-55798 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation from American General Life Insurance Company in the amount not to exceed $525,000, to be deposited into the Long Beach Animal Care Trust. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
34. 25-55801 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements with participating vendors, for the Long Beach Animal Care Services Voucher Program, to redeem vouchers for spay and neuter services, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $75,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $575,000, effective July 1, 2025. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
35. 25-55802 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., of Lakeville, MN, for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and veterinary supplies to support animal medical care operations, in an annual amount not to exceed $149,999, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of City Manager. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
36. 25-55803 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for three sponsorship awards in the amounts of $10,000, for Be S.A.F.E Movies in the Park, for the period of June 26, 2025, through August 28, 2025; $50,000, for Long Beach Municipal Band concerts, for the period of June 24, 2025, through August 1, 2025; and $2,500, for Older Americans Month events, for the period of May 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025, for a total amount of $62,500; Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $12,500, offset by sponsorship revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $50,000, offset by sponsorship revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
37. 25-55808 Recommendation to receive and file the application of R&T Hans Corporation, dba Royal Indian Curry House, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 242 Pine Avenue. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
38. 25-55809 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Dirty Pepperoni, LLC., dba The Dirty Pepperoni, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 149 Linden Avenue, Suite C, 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 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
39. 25-55806 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Mendocino Farms, LLC., dba Mendocino Farms, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4201 McGowen Street, Suite 205. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
40. 25-55807 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Tony Simon Leng, dba Monorom Cambodian Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2150 East Anaheim 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 6) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
41. 25-55805 Recommendation to receive and file the application of JCM 136, LLC., dba Lobster Guys Long Beach, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 141 East Willow Street, Unit Q, 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 7) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
42. 25-55810 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Smart & Final Stores, LLC., dba El Super #065 for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2185 East South Street, Suite 101, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
43. 25-55812 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept easement deeds for pedestrian access purposes, from Nash-Holland 3PAC Investors, LLC, property owner at 131 West 3rd Street; and Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
44. 25-55814 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the County of Los Angeles, a body corporate and politic, property owner at 5665 East 7th Street, for the installation of public utilities; and Accept Determination of Exemption and Determination of Categorial Exclusion. (District 4) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
45. 25-55813 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a quitclaim deed releasing a planting and landscape easement to the Jack Pisciotta Living Trust, and to James Edward Mercurio, as Trustee of the James Edward Mercurio Living Trust, located at 300 East 61st Street; and Accept California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption CE-24-041. (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
46. 25-55811 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36174 with Gordian Group, Inc. dba The Mellon Group of Greenville, SC, for providing Job Order Contracting program and software support, to increase the contract amount by $250,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,250,000, and extend the term of the contract for one year to November 30, 2026, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36422 with Bitech Construction Company, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, Contract No. 36424 with SJD&B, Inc., of Walnut, CA, Contract No. 36425 with Vincor Construction, Inc., of Brea, CA, Contract No. 36426 with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. of Orange, CA, Contract No. 36428 with Blue Nose IT Solutions, Inc. DBA Blue Nose Construction, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 36430 with Good-Men Roofing and Construction Inc., of San Diego, CA, and Contract No. 36454 with MIK Construction, Inc., of Whittier, CA, for providing Job Order Contracting services, to extend the terms of the contracts for one year, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period. (Citywide) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
47. 25-55829 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority, as presented; Authorize City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement; and Office or Department: Suggested Action:
25-55853
Adopt resolution appointing Colin Averill, Stormwater Project Management Officer, as the authorized Board Member to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, and appointing Keith Hoey, City Engineer, and Tammy Takigawa, Senior Civil Engineer, as the authorized Alternate Board Members; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to designate, in writing, a representative if neither the Member nor the Alternate Members are available. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
48. 25-55846 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Resolution No. UT-1539 amending Resolution No. UT-1532 for Fiscal Year (FY) 26 to add and adjust offices and positions and corresponding salary ranges in the permanent service of the Long Beach Utilities Department, as approved by the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners of the City of Long Beach. Office or Department: Utilities Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
HEARING
49. 25-55815 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to La Fiesta, LLC DBA The Grasshopper located at 136 East Anaheim, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
49. 25-55815 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to La Fiesta, LLC DBA The Grasshopper located at 136 East Anaheim, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes 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 given to the first 10 persons who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
50. 25-55849 Recommendation to direct City Manager, in collaboration with Economic Development, Parks, Recreation and Marine, and other relevant city departments, to work with California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), the Long Beach Baseball Club, Inc. (LBBC) and other key stakeholders to explore opportunities to develop a collaborative partnership agreement for the use of Blair Field as a home venue for a new professional baseball team for the City of Long Beach, and report back to the City Council. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor; Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
51. 25-55839 Recommendation to request City Manager to evaluate the feasibility and outline the process for implementing a pilot Child Watch Program during City Council meetings. A report back is requested in 90 days. Office or Department: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District; Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District; Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
52. 25-55855 Recommendation to request City Manager report back within 120 days with opportunities to improve the City of Long Beach’s coordinated response to individuals displaying threatening or unsafe behavior. This should include: Educational materials for when to call 911, the Non-Emergency Number, the Multi-Service Center, a partner agency, or when to file a report online; Educational materials for how calls for service are categorized, coordinated, and dispatched; Defined roles and response protocols for Police including Quality of Life Officers, Fire including Lifeguards, Community Crisis Response (CCR) teams, REACH Teams, Outreach Workers, other city personnel, and other support systems; Opportunities to improve interdepartmental and interagency coordination to enhance response efforts in these situations; A review of current services, gaps, and opportunities, including potential enhancements through pending Prop 1 funding; and Updated guidance and protocols for drug-related incidents, ensuring a consistent response under Prop 36, and developed with community input. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
53. 25-55822 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $25,000,000. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
54. 25-55816 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary subsequent amendments, including term extensions, with City of Los Angeles, to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,912,311, for the period of September 1, 2024, through May 31, 2027; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $510,733, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $2,525,601, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,445,198, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $100,000, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $1,180,779, and in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $1,150,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications; Fire Department; Health and Human Services; Parks, Recreation and Marine; Police Department; Technology and Innovation Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
55. 25-55817 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $12,341,587, for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 6 for a five-year period estimated to begin December 2025; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $12,341,587, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
56. 25-55824 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to accept and expend funding of the annual allocation in the annual amount of $4,371,548, for three years, for a total of $13,114,644, for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Supplement Programs for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $13,114,644, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
57. 25-55818 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $200,000, offset by grant revenue from the California Natural Resources Agency; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,800,000, for upgrades to the Long Beach Multi-Service Center, offset by grant revenue from the California Natural Resources Agency; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,800,000, offset by transfer of California Natural Resources Agency grant revenue from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 7) Office or Department: Health and Human Services; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
58. 25-55819 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36591 with Safeware Inc., of Lanham, MD, for furnishing and delivering emergency response and public safety equipment and supplies, to increase the annual contract amount by $1,026,930, for Year 3, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $4,146,930, for the period of March 31, 2025, to April 1, 2026. (Citywide) Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
59. 25-55820 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement, and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles (County) to accept and expend funding in an amount of $1,500,000 for the 1st Street Pedestrian Improvements Project; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $4,216,524, offset by $1,500,000, of Los Angeles County funds and $2,716,524, of Proposition C funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $4,216,524, offset by the transfer of Los Angeles County and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 1) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
60. 25-55828 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to proceed with critical unplanned improvements along Atlantic Avenue and Luray Street. (District 8) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
61. 25-55826 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $25,000,000, to be used for the construction of the Pacific Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Project, with a term ending June 30, 2029; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000, offset by Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT); and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000, offset by transfer of SS4A Grant Funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (Districts 6, 7) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
62. 25-55825 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7253 and award a contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc., of Gardena, CA, for providing construction services for the Long Beach Public Safety Building Roofing Project, in an amount of $987,565, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $148,135, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,135,700; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 1) Office or Department: Public Works; Police Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
63. 25-55847 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1536, a resolution of the City of Long Beach Board of Utilities Commissioners fixing rates and charges for the gas services to all customers by adjusting Gas Rate Schedules 1, 2, and 3. Office or Department: Utilities Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
50. 25-55849 Recommendation to direct City Manager, in collaboration with Economic Development, Parks, Recreation and Marine, and other relevant city departments, to work with California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), the Long Beach Baseball Club, Inc. (LBBC) and other key stakeholders to explore opportunities to develop a collaborative partnership agreement for the use of Blair Field as a home venue for a new professional baseball team for the City of Long Beach, and report back to the City Council. Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor; Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
51. 25-55839 Recommendation to request City Manager to evaluate the feasibility and outline the process for implementing a pilot Child Watch Program during City Council meetings. A report back is requested in 90 days. Office or Department: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District; Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District; Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
52. 25-55855 Recommendation to request City Manager report back within 120 days with opportunities to improve the City of Long Beach’s coordinated response to individuals displaying threatening or unsafe behavior. This should include: Educational materials for when to call 911, the Non-Emergency Number, the Multi-Service Center, a partner agency, or when to file a report online; Educational materials for how calls for service are categorized, coordinated, and dispatched; Defined roles and response protocols for Police including Quality of Life Officers, Fire including Lifeguards, Community Crisis Response (CCR) teams, REACH Teams, Outreach Workers, other city personnel, and other support systems; Opportunities to improve interdepartmental and interagency coordination to enhance response efforts in these situations; A review of current services, gaps, and opportunities, including potential enhancements through pending Prop 1 funding; and Updated guidance and protocols for drug-related incidents, ensuring a consistent response under Prop 36, and developed with community input. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
53. 25-55822 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $25,000,000. (District 1) Office or Department: Economic Development; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
54. 25-55816 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary subsequent amendments, including term extensions, with City of Los Angeles, to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,912,311, for the period of September 1, 2024, through May 31, 2027; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $510,733, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $2,525,601, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,445,198, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $100,000, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $1,180,779, and in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $1,150,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications; Fire Department; Health and Human Services; Parks, Recreation and Marine; Police Department; Technology and Innovation Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
55. 25-55817 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $12,341,587, for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 6 for a five-year period estimated to begin December 2025; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $12,341,587, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
56. 25-55824 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to accept and expend funding of the annual allocation in the annual amount of $4,371,548, for three years, for a total of $13,114,644, for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Supplement Programs for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $13,114,644, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
57. 25-55818 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $200,000, offset by grant revenue from the California Natural Resources Agency; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,800,000, for upgrades to the Long Beach Multi-Service Center, offset by grant revenue from the California Natural Resources Agency; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,800,000, offset by transfer of California Natural Resources Agency grant revenue from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 7) Office or Department: Health and Human Services; Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
58. 25-55819 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36591 with Safeware Inc., of Lanham, MD, for furnishing and delivering emergency response and public safety equipment and supplies, to increase the annual contract amount by $1,026,930, for Year 3, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $4,146,930, for the period of March 31, 2025, to April 1, 2026. (Citywide) Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
59. 25-55820 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement, and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles (County) to accept and expend funding in an amount of $1,500,000 for the 1st Street Pedestrian Improvements Project; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $4,216,524, offset by $1,500,000, of Los Angeles County funds and $2,716,524, of Proposition C funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $4,216,524, offset by the transfer of Los Angeles County and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 1) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
60. 25-55828 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to proceed with critical unplanned improvements along Atlantic Avenue and Luray Street. (District 8) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
61. 25-55826 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $25,000,000, to be used for the construction of the Pacific Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Project, with a term ending June 30, 2029; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000, offset by Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT); and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000, offset by transfer of SS4A Grant Funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (Districts 6, 7) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
62. 25-55825 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7253 and award a contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc., of Gardena, CA, for providing construction services for the Long Beach Public Safety Building Roofing Project, in an amount of $987,565, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $148,135, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,135,700; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 1) Office or Department: Public Works; Police Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
63. 25-55847 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1536, a resolution of the City of Long Beach Board of Utilities Commissioners fixing rates and charges for the gas services to all customers by adjusting Gas Rate Schedules 1, 2, and 3. Office or Department: Utilities Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
64. 25-55838 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 16 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 16.60 relating to payment of living wage to workers at the airport and the Long Beach convention center, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
65. 25-55860 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.93, relating to establishing staffing requirements for self-service checkout stations at grocery and drug stores to advance public safety and prevent retail theft, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
64. 25-55838 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 16 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 16.60 relating to payment of living wage to workers at the airport and the Long Beach convention center, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
65. 25-55860 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.93, relating to establishing staffing requirements for self-service checkout stations at grocery and drug stores to advance public safety and prevent retail theft, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney 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, July 22, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 2:30 P.M., Carmelitos Conference Rm.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee at 2:40 P.M., Carmelitos Conference Rm.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 2:30 P.M., Carmelitos Conference Rm.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee at 2:40 P.M., Carmelitos Conference Rm.
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