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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and prior to 6:30 PM. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1. – 13.)
1.
25-56754
Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
25-56749
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,776, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$377 to Partners of Parks to cover fiscal agent fees associated with the grant received for the ABNA and Friends Annual Halloween Festival at Bixby Park on October 26, 2025;
$500 to William Grisolia for the New Blues Festival held on August 24, 2025;
$495 to Long Beach Unified School District for Burbank Elementary's trunk-or-treat event on October 25, 2025;
$2,000 to California Families in Focus for the 5th Annual Trans Pride on October 19, 2025;
$3,404 to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. for costs associated with the LGBTQ+ Community Pride Planning and Outreach Meeting; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,776, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
25-56759
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,250, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$250 to the Long Beach Latino Employees Organization for the 5th Annual 5K Churro Run;
$2,000 to the Long Beach Unified District for Bryant Elementary School’s Fall Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
25-56761
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to Long Beach Blues Society, in the amount of $2,500;
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $5,356, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$2,056 to The Queen Mary, for costs related to District One Community District Days;
$500 to Centro CHA Inc., in support of their Hispanic Heritage Month Event;
$150 to Long Beach Latino Employees Organization, in support of their 5th annual LEO Churro 5k;
$150 to Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of Be Proud! Fest 2025;
$1,500 to Carole Sergy, in support of Beautify Pine;
$500 to Community Partners, in support of Organized Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment’s (ÓRALE) immigrant relief efforts;
$500 to Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their Día de Los Muertos celebration event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,356, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
25-56751
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
25-56750
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 6, 2025 and October 13, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
25-56709
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the United States Capitol Police, to coordinate Long Beach Police Department protective services at permitted special events in the City of Long Beach and determine reimbursable staffing costs, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
25-56710
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ CM-24-381 and award a contract to NOMMO Cultural Strategies LLC, of Los Angeles, California, for providing museum curation services for the Long Beach Hip-Hop Exhibit, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, 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:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
25-56707
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $898,687, awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to accept and utilize these funds for eligible activities; and
Increase appropriations in the Housing Development Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $898,687, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
25-56708
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35230 with Impact Sciences, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement services, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency based off the increase in the amount of $40,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $490,000, and extend the term of the contract to March 5, 2026, with the option to renew for three additional six-month periods. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
25-56711
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Prudential Overall Supply (Prudential), of Carson, CA, for providing uniform rental and laundering, shop towels, and other related services on an as-needed basis, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, in an annual amount of $400,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $40,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $440,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on August 31, 2026, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
12.
25-56712
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-24-520 and award contract to KAI Partners, Inc., Roseville, CA, for assisting the Human Resources Department (HR) with the formal requirements gathering and business process reengineering (BPR) of the employee preboarding and onboarding experience, and employee relations management, in a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two 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:
Human Resources
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
13.
25-56713
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36994 with PGAL, Inc., of Houston, TX, for planning and design engineering services for the Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project at the Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $850,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $3,124,970; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $850,000, offset by Airport grant revenues and Airport funds available. (District 5)
Office or Department:
Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
1.
25-56754
Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
25-56749
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,776, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$377 to Partners of Parks to cover fiscal agent fees associated with the grant received for the ABNA and Friends Annual Halloween Festival at Bixby Park on October 26, 2025;
$500 to William Grisolia for the New Blues Festival held on August 24, 2025;
$495 to Long Beach Unified School District for Burbank Elementary's trunk-or-treat event on October 25, 2025;
$2,000 to California Families in Focus for the 5th Annual Trans Pride on October 19, 2025;
$3,404 to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. for costs associated with the LGBTQ+ Community Pride Planning and Outreach Meeting; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,776, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
25-56759
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,250, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$250 to the Long Beach Latino Employees Organization for the 5th Annual 5K Churro Run;
$2,000 to the Long Beach Unified District for Bryant Elementary School’s Fall Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
25-56761
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to Long Beach Blues Society, in the amount of $2,500;
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $5,356, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$2,056 to The Queen Mary, for costs related to District One Community District Days;
$500 to Centro CHA Inc., in support of their Hispanic Heritage Month Event;
$150 to Long Beach Latino Employees Organization, in support of their 5th annual LEO Churro 5k;
$150 to Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of Be Proud! Fest 2025;
$1,500 to Carole Sergy, in support of Beautify Pine;
$500 to Community Partners, in support of Organized Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment’s (ÓRALE) immigrant relief efforts;
$500 to Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their Día de Los Muertos celebration event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,356, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
25-56751
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
25-56750
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 6, 2025 and October 13, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
25-56709
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the United States Capitol Police, to coordinate Long Beach Police Department protective services at permitted special events in the City of Long Beach and determine reimbursable staffing costs, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
25-56710
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ CM-24-381 and award a contract to NOMMO Cultural Strategies LLC, of Los Angeles, California, for providing museum curation services for the Long Beach Hip-Hop Exhibit, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, 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:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
25-56707
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $898,687, awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to accept and utilize these funds for eligible activities; and
Increase appropriations in the Housing Development Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $898,687, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
25-56708
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35230 with Impact Sciences, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement services, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency based off the increase in the amount of $40,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $490,000, and extend the term of the contract to March 5, 2026, with the option to renew for three additional six-month periods. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
25-56711
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Prudential Overall Supply (Prudential), of Carson, CA, for providing uniform rental and laundering, shop towels, and other related services on an as-needed basis, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, in an annual amount of $400,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $40,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $440,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on August 31, 2026, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
12.
25-56712
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-24-520 and award contract to KAI Partners, Inc., Roseville, CA, for assisting the Human Resources Department (HR) with the formal requirements gathering and business process reengineering (BPR) of the employee preboarding and onboarding experience, and employee relations management, in a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two 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:
Human Resources
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
13.
25-56713
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36994 with PGAL, Inc., of Houston, TX, for planning and design engineering services for the Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project at the Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $850,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $3,124,970; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $850,000, offset by Airport grant revenues and Airport funds available. (District 5)
Office or Department:
Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
CSULB NCAA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
CSULB NCAA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
STUDY SESSION
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
BUDGET HEARING
CONTINUED HEARING
HEARING
14.
25-56718
Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and declare ordinance adopting and amending the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code by amending and restating Title 18 of the Long Beach Municipal Code in its entirety, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
Office or Department:
Suggested Action:
25-56719
Adopt resolution making express findings and determinations relating to the adoption of more restrictive code provisions where appropriate; and
Determine that these actions (the “Project”) are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply, and that the Project is further exempt pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as the Project will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts (CE25-101). (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
15.
25-56720
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to LB Beadel Three, LLC DBA The Hare 1800 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
14.
25-56718
Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and declare ordinance adopting and amending the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code by amending and restating Title 18 of the Long Beach Municipal Code in its entirety, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
Office or Department:
Suggested Action:
25-56719
Adopt resolution making express findings and determinations relating to the adoption of more restrictive code provisions where appropriate; and
Determine that these actions (the “Project”) are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply, and that the Project is further exempt pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as the Project will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts (CE25-101). (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
15.
25-56720
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to LB Beadel Three, LLC DBA The Hare 1800 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 2)
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REGULAR AGENDA
16.
25-56756
Recommendation to request City Council take an official position in support of the California Proposition 50 Election Rigging Response Act.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
17.
25-56758
Recommendation to request City Manager to work with all appropriate departments including City Attorney’s Office, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Police Department, Fire Department, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (or other necessary party in LA County jurisdiction) to develop a public safety initiative and amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code which would provide local safety regulations related to e-bike usage within the city’s public right-of-ways and the Los Angeles County river paths along the Long Beach city limits;
This initiative is to outline clear operating rules which should include, but not be limited to:
Designated permissible and prohibited areas for e-bike use;
Speed limits;
Prohibition of unsafe riding behaviors such as operating an e-bike under the influence, multiple passengers, towing onto other vehicles, “flocking”, riding against the flow of traffic and/or in between vehicles;
Helmet use;
Age limits;
Safety trainings and public education programs to promote the safe use, maintenance, and storage of e-bikes;
Balanced enforcement tools and penalties; and
Request City Manager return to City Council within 90 days with a memo and a staff presentation on recommendations for the proposed initiative to further deliberate and reach a consensus on e-bike safety regulations for City Attorney’s office to codify.
Office or Department:
Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District; Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
18.
25-56715
Recommendation to receive and file the Alamitos Beach Parking Study. (District 2)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
19.
25-56716
Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to designate the property located at 149 Siena Drive (HLM25-01) as a Historic Landmark building; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Mills Act historic property contracts with property owners of 13 historic properties: 149 Siena Drive, 210 East Ocean Boulevard, 256 Lindero Avenue, 304 and 306 Molino Avenue, 622 and 624 Orizaba Avenue, 807 Ohio Avenue, 2070 Eucalyptus Avenue, 2715 East 3rd Street, 3014 East 2nd Street, 3361 and 3363 East 1st Street, 3543 Myrtle Avenue, 3727 Gundry Avenue, and 3917 Long Beach Boulevard. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
20.
25-56717
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37404 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37337 with Ascent, of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37247 with City Fabrick, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37263 with Environmental Science Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37248 with Eyestone Environmental, LLC, of El Segundo, CA; Contract No. 37305 with Gruen Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37236 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37336 with HR&A Advisors, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37349 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37399 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Orange, CA; Contract No. 37237 with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 3726237262 with LSA Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37302 with Michael Baker International, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37350 with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., of Riverside, CA; Contract No. 37259 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37419 with Psomas, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37235 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., of Ventura, CA; Contract No. 37275 with RRM Design Group, of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 37246 with T&B Planning, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37238 with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; and Contract No. 37245 with Willdan Engineering, of City of Industry, CA, for providing on-call environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement consulting services to add funds for an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $5,800,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
21.
25-56714
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP 23-325 and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Ground Lease with LGB Development LLC dba Sky Harbour LLC, of White Plains, NY, a Delaware limited liability company, for City-owned property at Long Beach Airport. (District 5)
Office or Department:
Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
22.
25-56760
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Public Works Department regarding the Organics Collection Program. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works; Energy & Environmental Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
16.
25-56756
Recommendation to request City Council take an official position in support of the California Proposition 50 Election Rigging Response Act.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
17.
25-56758
Recommendation to request City Manager to work with all appropriate departments including City Attorney’s Office, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Police Department, Fire Department, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (or other necessary party in LA County jurisdiction) to develop a public safety initiative and amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code which would provide local safety regulations related to e-bike usage within the city’s public right-of-ways and the Los Angeles County river paths along the Long Beach city limits;
This initiative is to outline clear operating rules which should include, but not be limited to:
Designated permissible and prohibited areas for e-bike use;
Speed limits;
Prohibition of unsafe riding behaviors such as operating an e-bike under the influence, multiple passengers, towing onto other vehicles, “flocking”, riding against the flow of traffic and/or in between vehicles;
Helmet use;
Age limits;
Safety trainings and public education programs to promote the safe use, maintenance, and storage of e-bikes;
Balanced enforcement tools and penalties; and
Request City Manager return to City Council within 90 days with a memo and a staff presentation on recommendations for the proposed initiative to further deliberate and reach a consensus on e-bike safety regulations for City Attorney’s office to codify.
Office or Department:
Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District; Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
18.
25-56715
Recommendation to receive and file the Alamitos Beach Parking Study. (District 2)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
19.
25-56716
Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to designate the property located at 149 Siena Drive (HLM25-01) as a Historic Landmark building; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Mills Act historic property contracts with property owners of 13 historic properties: 149 Siena Drive, 210 East Ocean Boulevard, 256 Lindero Avenue, 304 and 306 Molino Avenue, 622 and 624 Orizaba Avenue, 807 Ohio Avenue, 2070 Eucalyptus Avenue, 2715 East 3rd Street, 3014 East 2nd Street, 3361 and 3363 East 1st Street, 3543 Myrtle Avenue, 3727 Gundry Avenue, and 3917 Long Beach Boulevard. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
20.
25-56717
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37404 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37337 with Ascent, of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37247 with City Fabrick, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37263 with Environmental Science Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37248 with Eyestone Environmental, LLC, of El Segundo, CA; Contract No. 37305 with Gruen Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37236 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37336 with HR&A Advisors, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37349 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37399 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Orange, CA; Contract No. 37237 with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 3726237262 with LSA Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37302 with Michael Baker International, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37350 with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., of Riverside, CA; Contract No. 37259 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37419 with Psomas, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37235 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., of Ventura, CA; Contract No. 37275 with RRM Design Group, of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 37246 with T&B Planning, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37238 with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; and Contract No. 37245 with Willdan Engineering, of City of Industry, CA, for providing on-call environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement consulting services to add funds for an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $5,800,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
21.
25-56714
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP 23-325 and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Ground Lease with LGB Development LLC dba Sky Harbour LLC, of White Plains, NY, a Delaware limited liability company, for City-owned property at Long Beach Airport. (District 5)
Office or Department:
Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
22.
25-56760
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Public Works Department regarding the Organics Collection Program. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works; Energy & Environmental Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
NEW BUSINESS
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.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client), at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee, at 2:30 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client), at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and prior to 6:30 PM. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1. – 13.)
1.
25-56754
Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
25-56749
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,776, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$377 to Partners of Parks to cover fiscal agent fees associated with the grant received for the ABNA and Friends Annual Halloween Festival at Bixby Park on October 26, 2025;
$500 to William Grisolia for the New Blues Festival held on August 24, 2025;
$495 to Long Beach Unified School District for Burbank Elementary's trunk-or-treat event on October 25, 2025;
$2,000 to California Families in Focus for the 5th Annual Trans Pride on October 19, 2025;
$3,404 to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. for costs associated with the LGBTQ+ Community Pride Planning and Outreach Meeting; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,776, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
25-56759
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,250, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$250 to the Long Beach Latino Employees Organization for the 5th Annual 5K Churro Run;
$2,000 to the Long Beach Unified District for Bryant Elementary School’s Fall Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
25-56761
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to Long Beach Blues Society, in the amount of $2,500;
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $5,356, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$2,056 to The Queen Mary, for costs related to District One Community District Days;
$500 to Centro CHA Inc., in support of their Hispanic Heritage Month Event;
$150 to Long Beach Latino Employees Organization, in support of their 5th annual LEO Churro 5k;
$150 to Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of Be Proud! Fest 2025;
$1,500 to Carole Sergy, in support of Beautify Pine;
$500 to Community Partners, in support of Organized Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment’s (ÓRALE) immigrant relief efforts;
$500 to Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their Día de Los Muertos celebration event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,356, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
25-56751
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
25-56750
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 6, 2025 and October 13, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
25-56709
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the United States Capitol Police, to coordinate Long Beach Police Department protective services at permitted special events in the City of Long Beach and determine reimbursable staffing costs, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
25-56710
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ CM-24-381 and award a contract to NOMMO Cultural Strategies LLC, of Los Angeles, California, for providing museum curation services for the Long Beach Hip-Hop Exhibit, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, 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:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
25-56707
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $898,687, awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to accept and utilize these funds for eligible activities; and
Increase appropriations in the Housing Development Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $898,687, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
25-56708
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35230 with Impact Sciences, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement services, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency based off the increase in the amount of $40,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $490,000, and extend the term of the contract to March 5, 2026, with the option to renew for three additional six-month periods. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
25-56711
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Prudential Overall Supply (Prudential), of Carson, CA, for providing uniform rental and laundering, shop towels, and other related services on an as-needed basis, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, in an annual amount of $400,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $40,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $440,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on August 31, 2026, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
12.
25-56712
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-24-520 and award contract to KAI Partners, Inc., Roseville, CA, for assisting the Human Resources Department (HR) with the formal requirements gathering and business process reengineering (BPR) of the employee preboarding and onboarding experience, and employee relations management, in a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two 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:
Human Resources
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
13.
25-56713
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36994 with PGAL, Inc., of Houston, TX, for planning and design engineering services for the Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project at the Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $850,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $3,124,970; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $850,000, offset by Airport grant revenues and Airport funds available. (District 5)
Office or Department:
Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
1.
25-56754
Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
25-56749
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,776, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$377 to Partners of Parks to cover fiscal agent fees associated with the grant received for the ABNA and Friends Annual Halloween Festival at Bixby Park on October 26, 2025;
$500 to William Grisolia for the New Blues Festival held on August 24, 2025;
$495 to Long Beach Unified School District for Burbank Elementary's trunk-or-treat event on October 25, 2025;
$2,000 to California Families in Focus for the 5th Annual Trans Pride on October 19, 2025;
$3,404 to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. for costs associated with the LGBTQ+ Community Pride Planning and Outreach Meeting; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,776, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
25-56759
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,250, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$250 to the Long Beach Latino Employees Organization for the 5th Annual 5K Churro Run;
$2,000 to the Long Beach Unified District for Bryant Elementary School’s Fall Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
25-56761
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations to Long Beach Blues Society, in the amount of $2,500;
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $5,356, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$2,056 to The Queen Mary, for costs related to District One Community District Days;
$500 to Centro CHA Inc., in support of their Hispanic Heritage Month Event;
$150 to Long Beach Latino Employees Organization, in support of their 5th annual LEO Churro 5k;
$150 to Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of Be Proud! Fest 2025;
$1,500 to Carole Sergy, in support of Beautify Pine;
$500 to Community Partners, in support of Organized Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment’s (ÓRALE) immigrant relief efforts;
$500 to Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their Día de Los Muertos celebration event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,356, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
25-56751
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
25-56750
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 6, 2025 and October 13, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
25-56709
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the United States Capitol Police, to coordinate Long Beach Police Department protective services at permitted special events in the City of Long Beach and determine reimbursable staffing costs, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
25-56710
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ CM-24-381 and award a contract to NOMMO Cultural Strategies LLC, of Los Angeles, California, for providing museum curation services for the Long Beach Hip-Hop Exhibit, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, 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:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
25-56707
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $898,687, awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to accept and utilize these funds for eligible activities; and
Increase appropriations in the Housing Development Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $898,687, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
25-56708
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35230 with Impact Sciences, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement services, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency based off the increase in the amount of $40,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $490,000, and extend the term of the contract to March 5, 2026, with the option to renew for three additional six-month periods. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
25-56711
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Prudential Overall Supply (Prudential), of Carson, CA, for providing uniform rental and laundering, shop towels, and other related services on an as-needed basis, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, in an annual amount of $400,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $40,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $440,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on August 31, 2026, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
12.
25-56712
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-24-520 and award contract to KAI Partners, Inc., Roseville, CA, for assisting the Human Resources Department (HR) with the formal requirements gathering and business process reengineering (BPR) of the employee preboarding and onboarding experience, and employee relations management, in a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two 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:
Human Resources
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
13.
25-56713
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36994 with PGAL, Inc., of Houston, TX, for planning and design engineering services for the Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project at the Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount by $850,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $3,124,970; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $850,000, offset by Airport grant revenues and Airport funds available. (District 5)
Office or Department:
Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
CSULB NCAA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
CSULB NCAA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
STUDY SESSION
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
BUDGET HEARING
CONTINUED HEARING
HEARING
14.
25-56718
Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and declare ordinance adopting and amending the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code by amending and restating Title 18 of the Long Beach Municipal Code in its entirety, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
Office or Department:
Suggested Action:
25-56719
Adopt resolution making express findings and determinations relating to the adoption of more restrictive code provisions where appropriate; and
Determine that these actions (the “Project”) are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply, and that the Project is further exempt pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as the Project will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts (CE25-101). (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
15.
25-56720
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to LB Beadel Three, LLC DBA The Hare 1800 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
14.
25-56718
Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and declare ordinance adopting and amending the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code by amending and restating Title 18 of the Long Beach Municipal Code in its entirety, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
Office or Department:
Suggested Action:
25-56719
Adopt resolution making express findings and determinations relating to the adoption of more restrictive code provisions where appropriate; and
Determine that these actions (the “Project”) are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply, and that the Project is further exempt pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as the Project will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts (CE25-101). (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
15.
25-56720
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment without dancing to LB Beadel Three, LLC DBA The Hare 1800 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 2)
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REGULAR AGENDA
16.
25-56756
Recommendation to request City Council take an official position in support of the California Proposition 50 Election Rigging Response Act.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
17.
25-56758
Recommendation to request City Manager to work with all appropriate departments including City Attorney’s Office, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Police Department, Fire Department, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (or other necessary party in LA County jurisdiction) to develop a public safety initiative and amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code which would provide local safety regulations related to e-bike usage within the city’s public right-of-ways and the Los Angeles County river paths along the Long Beach city limits;
This initiative is to outline clear operating rules which should include, but not be limited to:
Designated permissible and prohibited areas for e-bike use;
Speed limits;
Prohibition of unsafe riding behaviors such as operating an e-bike under the influence, multiple passengers, towing onto other vehicles, “flocking”, riding against the flow of traffic and/or in between vehicles;
Helmet use;
Age limits;
Safety trainings and public education programs to promote the safe use, maintenance, and storage of e-bikes;
Balanced enforcement tools and penalties; and
Request City Manager return to City Council within 90 days with a memo and a staff presentation on recommendations for the proposed initiative to further deliberate and reach a consensus on e-bike safety regulations for City Attorney’s office to codify.
Office or Department:
Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District; Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
18.
25-56715
Recommendation to receive and file the Alamitos Beach Parking Study. (District 2)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
19.
25-56716
Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to designate the property located at 149 Siena Drive (HLM25-01) as a Historic Landmark building; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Mills Act historic property contracts with property owners of 13 historic properties: 149 Siena Drive, 210 East Ocean Boulevard, 256 Lindero Avenue, 304 and 306 Molino Avenue, 622 and 624 Orizaba Avenue, 807 Ohio Avenue, 2070 Eucalyptus Avenue, 2715 East 3rd Street, 3014 East 2nd Street, 3361 and 3363 East 1st Street, 3543 Myrtle Avenue, 3727 Gundry Avenue, and 3917 Long Beach Boulevard. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
20.
25-56717
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37404 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37337 with Ascent, of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37247 with City Fabrick, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37263 with Environmental Science Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37248 with Eyestone Environmental, LLC, of El Segundo, CA; Contract No. 37305 with Gruen Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37236 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37336 with HR&A Advisors, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37349 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37399 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Orange, CA; Contract No. 37237 with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 3726237262 with LSA Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37302 with Michael Baker International, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37350 with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., of Riverside, CA; Contract No. 37259 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37419 with Psomas, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37235 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., of Ventura, CA; Contract No. 37275 with RRM Design Group, of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 37246 with T&B Planning, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37238 with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; and Contract No. 37245 with Willdan Engineering, of City of Industry, CA, for providing on-call environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement consulting services to add funds for an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $5,800,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
21.
25-56714
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP 23-325 and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Ground Lease with LGB Development LLC dba Sky Harbour LLC, of White Plains, NY, a Delaware limited liability company, for City-owned property at Long Beach Airport. (District 5)
Office or Department:
Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
22.
25-56760
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Public Works Department regarding the Organics Collection Program. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works; Energy & Environmental Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
16.
25-56756
Recommendation to request City Council take an official position in support of the California Proposition 50 Election Rigging Response Act.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
17.
25-56758
Recommendation to request City Manager to work with all appropriate departments including City Attorney’s Office, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Police Department, Fire Department, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (or other necessary party in LA County jurisdiction) to develop a public safety initiative and amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code which would provide local safety regulations related to e-bike usage within the city’s public right-of-ways and the Los Angeles County river paths along the Long Beach city limits;
This initiative is to outline clear operating rules which should include, but not be limited to:
Designated permissible and prohibited areas for e-bike use;
Speed limits;
Prohibition of unsafe riding behaviors such as operating an e-bike under the influence, multiple passengers, towing onto other vehicles, “flocking”, riding against the flow of traffic and/or in between vehicles;
Helmet use;
Age limits;
Safety trainings and public education programs to promote the safe use, maintenance, and storage of e-bikes;
Balanced enforcement tools and penalties; and
Request City Manager return to City Council within 90 days with a memo and a staff presentation on recommendations for the proposed initiative to further deliberate and reach a consensus on e-bike safety regulations for City Attorney’s office to codify.
Office or Department:
Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District; Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
18.
25-56715
Recommendation to receive and file the Alamitos Beach Parking Study. (District 2)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
19.
25-56716
Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to designate the property located at 149 Siena Drive (HLM25-01) as a Historic Landmark building; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Mills Act historic property contracts with property owners of 13 historic properties: 149 Siena Drive, 210 East Ocean Boulevard, 256 Lindero Avenue, 304 and 306 Molino Avenue, 622 and 624 Orizaba Avenue, 807 Ohio Avenue, 2070 Eucalyptus Avenue, 2715 East 3rd Street, 3014 East 2nd Street, 3361 and 3363 East 1st Street, 3543 Myrtle Avenue, 3727 Gundry Avenue, and 3917 Long Beach Boulevard. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
20.
25-56717
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37404 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37337 with Ascent, of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37247 with City Fabrick, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37263 with Environmental Science Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37248 with Eyestone Environmental, LLC, of El Segundo, CA; Contract No. 37305 with Gruen Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37236 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 37336 with HR&A Advisors, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37349 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 37399 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Orange, CA; Contract No. 37237 with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 3726237262 with LSA Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37302 with Michael Baker International, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37350 with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., of Riverside, CA; Contract No. 37259 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37419 with Psomas, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 37235 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., of Ventura, CA; Contract No. 37275 with RRM Design Group, of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 37246 with T&B Planning, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 37238 with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; and Contract No. 37245 with Willdan Engineering, of City of Industry, CA, for providing on-call environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement consulting services to add funds for an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $5,800,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
21.
25-56714
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP 23-325 and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Ground Lease with LGB Development LLC dba Sky Harbour LLC, of White Plains, NY, a Delaware limited liability company, for City-owned property at Long Beach Airport. (District 5)
Office or Department:
Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
22.
25-56760
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Public Works Department regarding the Organics Collection Program. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works; Energy & Environmental Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
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NEW BUSINESS
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, October 21, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee, at 2:30 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client), at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee, at 2:30 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client), at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.