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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. – 20.)
1.
25-57092
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 December 23, 2025.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
25-57080
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$500 to the Long Beach Realtist Association for their “Together We Give: Thanksgiving Community Giveaway” on Sunday, November 16, 2025;
$500 to the Long Beach Symphony Association for the 27th Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic on Monday, December 8, 2025;
$1,000 to One Step Away for the “It’s a Drag to Give” fundraiser on Saturday, December 6, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
25-57107
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,450, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$200 to the PTA California Congress of Naples Bayside Academy PTA for the Naples Jog-A-Thon;
$250 to Prism Boutique for the 4th & Termino Shop Local Event;
$1,000 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,450, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
25-57082
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $50,170, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Mario Aiello.
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
25-57083
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit three Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $6,960, 2) separate authority to pay $21,895, and 3) separate authority to pay $36,177.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Reginald Vega.
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
25-57094
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, November 11 and November 18, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
25-57095
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between November 10, 2025 and November 24, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
25-57053
Recommendation to authorize the Community Development Department to process a refund totaling $55,134, to 400 Oceangate, LLC, for a project located at 400 Oceangate. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
25-57062
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36773 with Diamond Environmental Services LP, of San Marcos, CA, for furnishing and delivering chemical toilets and related products, to increase the annual contract amount by $85,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $97,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $582,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
25-57063
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36959 with Industrial Safety Shoe Company, of Santa Ana, CA, for purchasing safety shoes and supplies for the City of Long Beach employees, to increase the contract amount by $40,000, for an annual contract amount of $220,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $44,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $264,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
25-57061
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for Agreement No. C25706001, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, approving the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) to provide instructor(s) and jointly conduct boating safety and boating law enforcement training with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) through August 31, 2027, for an agreement amount not to exceed $10,000; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Fire Department by $10,000, offset by reimbursement funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Fire Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
12.
25-57064
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute affiliation agreements with the entities listed below, and any subsequent amendments, for student field placement, internship, and preceptor with the City. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
13.
25-57065
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement number 25-10470, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) services for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $540,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
14.
25-57066
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Andrade-Mikhail, dba Andrade’s Café by the Bay, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 76 ½ 62nd Place, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
15.
25-57069
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sekhon, LLC, dba Long Beach Liquor & Market for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3397 Atlantic Avenue, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
16.
25-57067
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37462 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police equipment and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $700,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
17.
25-57068
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37463 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police uniforms and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $400,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
18.
25-57070
Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create two parcels located in the R-1-N zoning district at 300 61st Street have been met; approve the final map for Parcel No. 83933; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept Notice of Exemption, Number 24-041. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
19.
25-57071
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with K3DES, LLC, of Houston, TX, to complete work on the Payment Card Industry Compliance Project, in a total amount not to exceed $360,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods with an annual amount not to exceed $100,000, during the renewal period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
20.
25-57072
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35182 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC, of Loomis, CA, to provide as-needed professional and technical services related to the ongoing support of the City’s current permitting and licensing system, to increase the contract authority by $150,000, for a revised total contract authority not to exceed $1,050,000, and to extend the terms of the contract for an additional one-year period through March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
1.
25-57092
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 December 23, 2025.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
25-57080
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$500 to the Long Beach Realtist Association for their “Together We Give: Thanksgiving Community Giveaway” on Sunday, November 16, 2025;
$500 to the Long Beach Symphony Association for the 27th Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic on Monday, December 8, 2025;
$1,000 to One Step Away for the “It’s a Drag to Give” fundraiser on Saturday, December 6, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
25-57107
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,450, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$200 to the PTA California Congress of Naples Bayside Academy PTA for the Naples Jog-A-Thon;
$250 to Prism Boutique for the 4th & Termino Shop Local Event;
$1,000 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,450, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
25-57082
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $50,170, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Mario Aiello.
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
25-57083
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit three Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $6,960, 2) separate authority to pay $21,895, and 3) separate authority to pay $36,177.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Reginald Vega.
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
25-57094
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, November 11 and November 18, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
25-57095
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between November 10, 2025 and November 24, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
25-57053
Recommendation to authorize the Community Development Department to process a refund totaling $55,134, to 400 Oceangate, LLC, for a project located at 400 Oceangate. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
25-57062
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36773 with Diamond Environmental Services LP, of San Marcos, CA, for furnishing and delivering chemical toilets and related products, to increase the annual contract amount by $85,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $97,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $582,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
25-57063
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36959 with Industrial Safety Shoe Company, of Santa Ana, CA, for purchasing safety shoes and supplies for the City of Long Beach employees, to increase the contract amount by $40,000, for an annual contract amount of $220,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $44,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $264,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
25-57061
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for Agreement No. C25706001, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, approving the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) to provide instructor(s) and jointly conduct boating safety and boating law enforcement training with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) through August 31, 2027, for an agreement amount not to exceed $10,000; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Fire Department by $10,000, offset by reimbursement funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Fire Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
12.
25-57064
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute affiliation agreements with the entities listed below, and any subsequent amendments, for student field placement, internship, and preceptor with the City. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
13.
25-57065
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement number 25-10470, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) services for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $540,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
14.
25-57066
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Andrade-Mikhail, dba Andrade’s Café by the Bay, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 76 ½ 62nd Place, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
15.
25-57069
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sekhon, LLC, dba Long Beach Liquor & Market for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3397 Atlantic Avenue, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
16.
25-57067
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37462 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police equipment and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $700,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
17.
25-57068
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37463 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police uniforms and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $400,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
18.
25-57070
Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create two parcels located in the R-1-N zoning district at 300 61st Street have been met; approve the final map for Parcel No. 83933; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept Notice of Exemption, Number 24-041. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
19.
25-57071
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with K3DES, LLC, of Houston, TX, to complete work on the Payment Card Industry Compliance Project, in a total amount not to exceed $360,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods with an annual amount not to exceed $100,000, during the renewal period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
20.
25-57072
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35182 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC, of Loomis, CA, to provide as-needed professional and technical services related to the ongoing support of the City’s current permitting and licensing system, to increase the contract authority by $150,000, for a revised total contract authority not to exceed $1,050,000, and to extend the terms of the contract for an additional one-year period through March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
STUDY SESSION
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
BUDGET HEARING
CONTINUED HEARING
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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
21.
25-57099
Recommendation to request City Manager, Police Department, Economic Development and Opportunity, Health and Human Services, and Financial Management to explore strategies to support businesses and residential areas adjacent to business/entertainment corridors affected by crime and quality of life issues, and return to Council with a report in 90 days. The report should include the following components:
An update on Health Department and CARE Court coordination that provides an overview of mental health response efforts, service referrals, and how CARE Court petitions are integrated into enforcement efforts for chronically ill individuals refusing services;
A plan to establish metrics and regularly published progress reports detailing enforcement activity and safety improvements in each identified corridor to improve public accountability;
An update on City actions taken following the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision and the memorandum issued on May 15, 2025. This should include recommendations for future potential actions; and
A feasibility study on allocating additional funds to support increased LBPD visibility and Quality-of-Life officers for a term determined by the City Manager.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District; Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District; Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
22.
25-57073
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36500 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for providing the Downtown Shoreline Vision and Plan Update to update the scope to include Queensway Bay Planned Development District (PD-21) to increase the contract amount by $1,800,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $180,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $4,285,556. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
23.
25-57081
Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Harbor Department Salary Resolution No. HD-25-3323 for Fiscal Year 2026.
Office or Department:
Harbor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
24.
25-57074
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding initial findings for the Pulse of Long Beach Black Health: City of Long Beach Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
25.
25-57085
Recommendation to increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Metro Active Transport (MAT) Program Cycle 1 Funds; and
Increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by transfer LACMTA MAT Program Cycle 1 grant funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
26.
25-57075
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7220 and award a contract to Bitech Construction Co., of Buena Park, CA, and EBS General Engineering, Inc., of Corona, CA, for as-needed construction of curb ramps and concrete-related improvements in Community Development Block Grant program areas, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-113. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
27.
25-57076
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36693 with New Dynasty Construction Co., of Tustin, CA, for providing construction work on the Police Training Academy Modular Replacement, New Locker Building, Renovations and Site Improvements Project, to increase the contract amount by $7,895,112, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $35,097,149;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $10,938,928, offset by $3,500,000 from Police Impact Fees, $1,000,000 in Asset Forfeiture Funds and $6,438,928 from Bond proceeds; and
Increase appropriations in the amount of $3,500,000, in the Capital Projects Fund Group and $1,000,000, in the General Fund Group, in the Police Department to transfer funds from the Police Impact Fees and Asset Forfeiture to the Public Works Department. (District 4)
Office or Department:
Public Works; Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
28.
25-57077
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for provision of Cloud Solutions, for annual licensing and maintenance of the City of Long Beach’s service management application, ServiceNow, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center (Contract No. R240303), in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,262,600, until the Region 4 Education Service Center contract expires on December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 Education Service Center contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
29.
25-57078
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Frontier California, Inc., of Norwalk, CT, for providing local and long distance telephone, data communications, and internet services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,900,000, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
21.
25-57099
Recommendation to request City Manager, Police Department, Economic Development and Opportunity, Health and Human Services, and Financial Management to explore strategies to support businesses and residential areas adjacent to business/entertainment corridors affected by crime and quality of life issues, and return to Council with a report in 90 days. The report should include the following components:
An update on Health Department and CARE Court coordination that provides an overview of mental health response efforts, service referrals, and how CARE Court petitions are integrated into enforcement efforts for chronically ill individuals refusing services;
A plan to establish metrics and regularly published progress reports detailing enforcement activity and safety improvements in each identified corridor to improve public accountability;
An update on City actions taken following the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision and the memorandum issued on May 15, 2025. This should include recommendations for future potential actions; and
A feasibility study on allocating additional funds to support increased LBPD visibility and Quality-of-Life officers for a term determined by the City Manager.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District; Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District; Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
22.
25-57073
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36500 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for providing the Downtown Shoreline Vision and Plan Update to update the scope to include Queensway Bay Planned Development District (PD-21) to increase the contract amount by $1,800,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $180,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $4,285,556. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
23.
25-57081
Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Harbor Department Salary Resolution No. HD-25-3323 for Fiscal Year 2026.
Office or Department:
Harbor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
24.
25-57074
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding initial findings for the Pulse of Long Beach Black Health: City of Long Beach Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
25.
25-57085
Recommendation to increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Metro Active Transport (MAT) Program Cycle 1 Funds; and
Increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by transfer LACMTA MAT Program Cycle 1 grant funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
26.
25-57075
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7220 and award a contract to Bitech Construction Co., of Buena Park, CA, and EBS General Engineering, Inc., of Corona, CA, for as-needed construction of curb ramps and concrete-related improvements in Community Development Block Grant program areas, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-113. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
27.
25-57076
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36693 with New Dynasty Construction Co., of Tustin, CA, for providing construction work on the Police Training Academy Modular Replacement, New Locker Building, Renovations and Site Improvements Project, to increase the contract amount by $7,895,112, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $35,097,149;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $10,938,928, offset by $3,500,000 from Police Impact Fees, $1,000,000 in Asset Forfeiture Funds and $6,438,928 from Bond proceeds; and
Increase appropriations in the amount of $3,500,000, in the Capital Projects Fund Group and $1,000,000, in the General Fund Group, in the Police Department to transfer funds from the Police Impact Fees and Asset Forfeiture to the Public Works Department. (District 4)
Office or Department:
Public Works; Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
28.
25-57077
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for provision of Cloud Solutions, for annual licensing and maintenance of the City of Long Beach’s service management application, ServiceNow, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center (Contract No. R240303), in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,262,600, until the Region 4 Education Service Center contract expires on December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 Education Service Center contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
29.
25-57078
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Frontier California, Inc., of Norwalk, CT, for providing local and long distance telephone, data communications, and internet services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,900,000, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
30.
25-57093
Recommendation to adopt ordinance approving a Zoning Map Change (ZCHG23-001) request, and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the zoning designation for the property at 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway from Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented (Height Overlay) (CCA-HL) to Mixed Use 3 (MU-3) Zoning District, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
30.
25-57093
Recommendation to adopt ordinance approving a Zoning Map Change (ZCHG23-001) request, and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the zoning designation for the property at 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway from Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented (Height Overlay) (CCA-HL) to Mixed Use 3 (MU-3) Zoning District, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
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, December 16, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client), at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client), at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
HEARING REMINDER
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for Dakin Auret DBA Foot Work Records to Grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for LB Music Entertainment Corp Dba Harvelle's Long Beach to Grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for the vacation of portion of Via Alcalde Avenue between Via Plata Street and Carson Street. (District 8)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for Dakin Auret DBA Foot Work Records to Grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for LB Music Entertainment Corp Dba Harvelle's Long Beach to Grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for the vacation of portion of Via Alcalde Avenue between Via Plata Street and Carson Street. (District 8)
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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. – 20.)
1.
25-57092
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 December 23, 2025.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
25-57080
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$500 to the Long Beach Realtist Association for their “Together We Give: Thanksgiving Community Giveaway” on Sunday, November 16, 2025;
$500 to the Long Beach Symphony Association for the 27th Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic on Monday, December 8, 2025;
$1,000 to One Step Away for the “It’s a Drag to Give” fundraiser on Saturday, December 6, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
25-57107
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,450, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$200 to the PTA California Congress of Naples Bayside Academy PTA for the Naples Jog-A-Thon;
$250 to Prism Boutique for the 4th & Termino Shop Local Event;
$1,000 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,450, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
25-57082
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $50,170, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Mario Aiello.
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
25-57083
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit three Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $6,960, 2) separate authority to pay $21,895, and 3) separate authority to pay $36,177.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Reginald Vega.
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
25-57094
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, November 11 and November 18, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
25-57095
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between November 10, 2025 and November 24, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
25-57053
Recommendation to authorize the Community Development Department to process a refund totaling $55,134, to 400 Oceangate, LLC, for a project located at 400 Oceangate. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
25-57062
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36773 with Diamond Environmental Services LP, of San Marcos, CA, for furnishing and delivering chemical toilets and related products, to increase the annual contract amount by $85,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $97,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $582,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
25-57063
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36959 with Industrial Safety Shoe Company, of Santa Ana, CA, for purchasing safety shoes and supplies for the City of Long Beach employees, to increase the contract amount by $40,000, for an annual contract amount of $220,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $44,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $264,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
25-57061
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for Agreement No. C25706001, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, approving the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) to provide instructor(s) and jointly conduct boating safety and boating law enforcement training with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) through August 31, 2027, for an agreement amount not to exceed $10,000; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Fire Department by $10,000, offset by reimbursement funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Fire Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
12.
25-57064
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute affiliation agreements with the entities listed below, and any subsequent amendments, for student field placement, internship, and preceptor with the City. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
13.
25-57065
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement number 25-10470, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) services for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $540,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
14.
25-57066
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Andrade-Mikhail, dba Andrade’s Café by the Bay, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 76 ½ 62nd Place, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
15.
25-57069
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sekhon, LLC, dba Long Beach Liquor & Market for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3397 Atlantic Avenue, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
16.
25-57067
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37462 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police equipment and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $700,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
17.
25-57068
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37463 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police uniforms and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $400,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
18.
25-57070
Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create two parcels located in the R-1-N zoning district at 300 61st Street have been met; approve the final map for Parcel No. 83933; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept Notice of Exemption, Number 24-041. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
19.
25-57071
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with K3DES, LLC, of Houston, TX, to complete work on the Payment Card Industry Compliance Project, in a total amount not to exceed $360,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods with an annual amount not to exceed $100,000, during the renewal period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
20.
25-57072
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35182 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC, of Loomis, CA, to provide as-needed professional and technical services related to the ongoing support of the City’s current permitting and licensing system, to increase the contract authority by $150,000, for a revised total contract authority not to exceed $1,050,000, and to extend the terms of the contract for an additional one-year period through March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
1.
25-57092
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 December 23, 2025.
Office or Department:
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
25-57080
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$500 to the Long Beach Realtist Association for their “Together We Give: Thanksgiving Community Giveaway” on Sunday, November 16, 2025;
$500 to the Long Beach Symphony Association for the 27th Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic on Monday, December 8, 2025;
$1,000 to One Step Away for the “It’s a Drag to Give” fundraiser on Saturday, December 6, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
25-57107
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,450, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$200 to the PTA California Congress of Naples Bayside Academy PTA for the Naples Jog-A-Thon;
$250 to Prism Boutique for the 4th & Termino Shop Local Event;
$1,000 to Care Closet LBC for various community projects; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,450, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
25-57082
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $50,170, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Mario Aiello.
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
25-57083
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit three Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $6,960, 2) separate authority to pay $21,895, and 3) separate authority to pay $36,177.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Reginald Vega.
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
25-57094
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, November 11 and November 18, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
25-57095
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between November 10, 2025 and November 24, 2025.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
25-57053
Recommendation to authorize the Community Development Department to process a refund totaling $55,134, to 400 Oceangate, LLC, for a project located at 400 Oceangate. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
25-57062
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36773 with Diamond Environmental Services LP, of San Marcos, CA, for furnishing and delivering chemical toilets and related products, to increase the annual contract amount by $85,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $97,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $582,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
25-57063
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36959 with Industrial Safety Shoe Company, of Santa Ana, CA, for purchasing safety shoes and supplies for the City of Long Beach employees, to increase the contract amount by $40,000, for an annual contract amount of $220,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $44,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $264,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
25-57061
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for Agreement No. C25706001, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, approving the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) to provide instructor(s) and jointly conduct boating safety and boating law enforcement training with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) through August 31, 2027, for an agreement amount not to exceed $10,000; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Fire Department by $10,000, offset by reimbursement funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Fire Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
12.
25-57064
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute affiliation agreements with the entities listed below, and any subsequent amendments, for student field placement, internship, and preceptor with the City. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
13.
25-57065
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement number 25-10470, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) services for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $540,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
14.
25-57066
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Andrade-Mikhail, dba Andrade’s Café by the Bay, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 76 ½ 62nd Place, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
15.
25-57069
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sekhon, LLC, dba Long Beach Liquor & Market for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3397 Atlantic Avenue, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
16.
25-57067
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37462 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police equipment and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $700,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
17.
25-57068
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37463 with Galls, LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed police uniforms and accessories, to increase the annual contract amount by $400,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
18.
25-57070
Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create two parcels located in the R-1-N zoning district at 300 61st Street have been met; approve the final map for Parcel No. 83933; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept Notice of Exemption, Number 24-041. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
19.
25-57071
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with K3DES, LLC, of Houston, TX, to complete work on the Payment Card Industry Compliance Project, in a total amount not to exceed $360,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods with an annual amount not to exceed $100,000, during the renewal period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
20.
25-57072
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35182 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC, of Loomis, CA, to provide as-needed professional and technical services related to the ongoing support of the City’s current permitting and licensing system, to increase the contract authority by $150,000, for a revised total contract authority not to exceed $1,050,000, and to extend the terms of the contract for an additional one-year period through March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
STUDY SESSION
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
BUDGET HEARING
CONTINUED HEARING
HEARING
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
21.
25-57099
Recommendation to request City Manager, Police Department, Economic Development and Opportunity, Health and Human Services, and Financial Management to explore strategies to support businesses and residential areas adjacent to business/entertainment corridors affected by crime and quality of life issues, and return to Council with a report in 90 days. The report should include the following components:
An update on Health Department and CARE Court coordination that provides an overview of mental health response efforts, service referrals, and how CARE Court petitions are integrated into enforcement efforts for chronically ill individuals refusing services;
A plan to establish metrics and regularly published progress reports detailing enforcement activity and safety improvements in each identified corridor to improve public accountability;
An update on City actions taken following the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision and the memorandum issued on May 15, 2025. This should include recommendations for future potential actions; and
A feasibility study on allocating additional funds to support increased LBPD visibility and Quality-of-Life officers for a term determined by the City Manager.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District; Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District; Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
22.
25-57073
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36500 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for providing the Downtown Shoreline Vision and Plan Update to update the scope to include Queensway Bay Planned Development District (PD-21) to increase the contract amount by $1,800,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $180,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $4,285,556. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
23.
25-57081
Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Harbor Department Salary Resolution No. HD-25-3323 for Fiscal Year 2026.
Office or Department:
Harbor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
24.
25-57074
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding initial findings for the Pulse of Long Beach Black Health: City of Long Beach Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
25.
25-57085
Recommendation to increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Metro Active Transport (MAT) Program Cycle 1 Funds; and
Increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by transfer LACMTA MAT Program Cycle 1 grant funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
26.
25-57075
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7220 and award a contract to Bitech Construction Co., of Buena Park, CA, and EBS General Engineering, Inc., of Corona, CA, for as-needed construction of curb ramps and concrete-related improvements in Community Development Block Grant program areas, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-113. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
27.
25-57076
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36693 with New Dynasty Construction Co., of Tustin, CA, for providing construction work on the Police Training Academy Modular Replacement, New Locker Building, Renovations and Site Improvements Project, to increase the contract amount by $7,895,112, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $35,097,149;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $10,938,928, offset by $3,500,000 from Police Impact Fees, $1,000,000 in Asset Forfeiture Funds and $6,438,928 from Bond proceeds; and
Increase appropriations in the amount of $3,500,000, in the Capital Projects Fund Group and $1,000,000, in the General Fund Group, in the Police Department to transfer funds from the Police Impact Fees and Asset Forfeiture to the Public Works Department. (District 4)
Office or Department:
Public Works; Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
28.
25-57077
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for provision of Cloud Solutions, for annual licensing and maintenance of the City of Long Beach’s service management application, ServiceNow, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center (Contract No. R240303), in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,262,600, until the Region 4 Education Service Center contract expires on December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 Education Service Center contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
29.
25-57078
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Frontier California, Inc., of Norwalk, CT, for providing local and long distance telephone, data communications, and internet services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,900,000, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
21.
25-57099
Recommendation to request City Manager, Police Department, Economic Development and Opportunity, Health and Human Services, and Financial Management to explore strategies to support businesses and residential areas adjacent to business/entertainment corridors affected by crime and quality of life issues, and return to Council with a report in 90 days. The report should include the following components:
An update on Health Department and CARE Court coordination that provides an overview of mental health response efforts, service referrals, and how CARE Court petitions are integrated into enforcement efforts for chronically ill individuals refusing services;
A plan to establish metrics and regularly published progress reports detailing enforcement activity and safety improvements in each identified corridor to improve public accountability;
An update on City actions taken following the Grants Pass v. Johnson decision and the memorandum issued on May 15, 2025. This should include recommendations for future potential actions; and
A feasibility study on allocating additional funds to support increased LBPD visibility and Quality-of-Life officers for a term determined by the City Manager.
Office or Department:
Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District; Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District; Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
22.
25-57073
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36500 with Placeworks, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for providing the Downtown Shoreline Vision and Plan Update to update the scope to include Queensway Bay Planned Development District (PD-21) to increase the contract amount by $1,800,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $180,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $4,285,556. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
23.
25-57081
Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Harbor Department Salary Resolution No. HD-25-3323 for Fiscal Year 2026.
Office or Department:
Harbor
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
24.
25-57074
Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding initial findings for the Pulse of Long Beach Black Health: City of Long Beach Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Health and Human Services
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
25.
25-57085
Recommendation to increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Metro Active Transport (MAT) Program Cycle 1 Funds; and
Increase appropriations by $4,509,998, in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department, offset by transfer LACMTA MAT Program Cycle 1 grant funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (District 1)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
26.
25-57075
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7220 and award a contract to Bitech Construction Co., of Buena Park, CA, and EBS General Engineering, Inc., of Corona, CA, for as-needed construction of curb ramps and concrete-related improvements in Community Development Block Grant program areas, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-113. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
27.
25-57076
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36693 with New Dynasty Construction Co., of Tustin, CA, for providing construction work on the Police Training Academy Modular Replacement, New Locker Building, Renovations and Site Improvements Project, to increase the contract amount by $7,895,112, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $35,097,149;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $10,938,928, offset by $3,500,000 from Police Impact Fees, $1,000,000 in Asset Forfeiture Funds and $6,438,928 from Bond proceeds; and
Increase appropriations in the amount of $3,500,000, in the Capital Projects Fund Group and $1,000,000, in the General Fund Group, in the Police Department to transfer funds from the Police Impact Fees and Asset Forfeiture to the Public Works Department. (District 4)
Office or Department:
Public Works; Police Department
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
28.
25-57077
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for provision of Cloud Solutions, for annual licensing and maintenance of the City of Long Beach’s service management application, ServiceNow, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center (Contract No. R240303), in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,262,600, until the Region 4 Education Service Center contract expires on December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 Education Service Center contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
29.
25-57078
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Frontier California, Inc., of Norwalk, CT, for providing local and long distance telephone, data communications, and internet services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,900,000, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
30.
25-57093
Recommendation to adopt ordinance approving a Zoning Map Change (ZCHG23-001) request, and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the zoning designation for the property at 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway from Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented (Height Overlay) (CCA-HL) to Mixed Use 3 (MU-3) Zoning District, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
30.
25-57093
Recommendation to adopt ordinance approving a Zoning Map Change (ZCHG23-001) request, and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the zoning designation for the property at 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway from Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented (Height Overlay) (CCA-HL) to Mixed Use 3 (MU-3) Zoning District, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Community Development
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
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, December 16, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client), at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client), at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
HEARING REMINDER
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for Dakin Auret DBA Foot Work Records to Grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for LB Music Entertainment Corp Dba Harvelle's Long Beach to Grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for the vacation of portion of Via Alcalde Avenue between Via Plata Street and Carson Street. (District 8)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for Dakin Auret DBA Foot Work Records to Grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for LB Music Entertainment Corp Dba Harvelle's Long Beach to Grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 1)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Hearing for the vacation of portion of Via Alcalde Avenue between Via Plata Street and Carson Street. (District 8)