CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
SUNSET MOTOR LODGE
BUSINESS CENTER
915 DANVILLE AVE
STANFORD, KY 40484
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 2449 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(f)(2))
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COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE ZOOM MEETING USING THE RAISE HAND FUNCTION
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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. – 10.)
1.
26-53969
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,232, offset by the Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to LBC Hero Squad in support of Buffum Total Learning Center’s annual community resource fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,232, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
26-53972
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Richards, Watson & Gershon, a Professional Corporation, for legal services in the matter entitled Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV07086. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
26-53970
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 29, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
26-57371
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Revocable Permit granting the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach permission to occupy and use certain areas for parking and hospitality during the staging of the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach. (District 1)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
26-57372
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, the Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path, as needed in connection with the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and race activity, between February 26, 2026, and May 7, 2026. (District 1)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
26-57373
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to process a refund in the amount of $96,885 to Alta Los Angeles Hospitals, Inc. to correct Medi-Cal overpayments. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
26-57374
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Insane Impact LLC, of Des Moines, IA, for the purchase and delivery of a MAX2313 mobile Light-Emitting Diode (LED) trailer, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Los Angeles (Contract No. 88-260000300112), in a total amount not to exceed $309,965, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
26-57375
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation in the amount of $10,000, from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 special initiative; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $10,000, offset by donation revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Library, Arts and Culture
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
26-57376
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from NASH-HOLLAND 3PAC INVESTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company property owner at 131 West 3rd Street, for the installation of Public Utilities; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
26-57377
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, property owner at 739 East Anaheim Street, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Notice of Exemption CE-18-155. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
1.
26-53969
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,232, offset by the Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to LBC Hero Squad in support of Buffum Total Learning Center’s annual community resource fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,232, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
26-53972
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Richards, Watson & Gershon, a Professional Corporation, for legal services in the matter entitled Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV07086. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
26-53970
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 29, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
26-57371
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Revocable Permit granting the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach permission to occupy and use certain areas for parking and hospitality during the staging of the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach. (District 1)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
26-57372
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, the Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path, as needed in connection with the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and race activity, between February 26, 2026, and May 7, 2026. (District 1)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
26-57373
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to process a refund in the amount of $96,885 to Alta Los Angeles Hospitals, Inc. to correct Medi-Cal overpayments. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
26-57374
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Insane Impact LLC, of Des Moines, IA, for the purchase and delivery of a MAX2313 mobile Light-Emitting Diode (LED) trailer, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Los Angeles (Contract No. 88-260000300112), in a total amount not to exceed $309,965, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
26-57375
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation in the amount of $10,000, from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 special initiative; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $10,000, offset by donation revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Library, Arts and Culture
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
26-57376
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from NASH-HOLLAND 3PAC INVESTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company property owner at 131 West 3rd Street, for the installation of Public Utilities; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
26-57377
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, property owner at 739 East Anaheim Street, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Notice of Exemption CE-18-155. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
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
ORDINANCE
11.
26-57332
Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. C-5963, modifying the assessments to be levied with the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Office or Department:
Economic Development and Opportunity
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
26-57332
Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. C-5963, modifying the assessments to be levied with the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Office or Department:
Economic Development and Opportunity
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, January 20, 2026 - Mobility, Ports and Infrastructure Committee at 2:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Mobility, Ports and Infrastructure Committee at 2:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
HEARING REMINDER
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Hearing for the Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment. (Districts 2, 3, 4)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Hearing for the Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment. (Districts 2, 3, 4)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
SUNSET MOTOR LODGE
BUSINESS CENTER
915 DANVILLE AVE
STANFORD, KY 40484
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO SUBMIT ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENTS AND EMAIL COMMENTS TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV
PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: HTTPS://LONGBEACH.PRIMEGOV.COM/PUBLIC/PORTAL?FROMIFRAME=TRUE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 2449 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(f)(2))
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO SUBMIT ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENTS AND EMAIL COMMENTS TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV
COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED IN THE ZOOM MEETING USING THE RAISE HAND FUNCTION
PLEASE DIAL: (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: [[enter meeting id]]
[[enter meeting link]]
PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: HTTPS://LONGBEACH.PRIMEGOV.COM/PUBLIC/PORTAL?FROMIFRAME=TRUE
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. – 10.)
1.
26-53969
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,232, offset by the Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to LBC Hero Squad in support of Buffum Total Learning Center’s annual community resource fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,232, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
26-53972
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Richards, Watson & Gershon, a Professional Corporation, for legal services in the matter entitled Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV07086. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
26-53970
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 29, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
26-57371
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Revocable Permit granting the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach permission to occupy and use certain areas for parking and hospitality during the staging of the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach. (District 1)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
26-57372
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, the Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path, as needed in connection with the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and race activity, between February 26, 2026, and May 7, 2026. (District 1)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
26-57373
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to process a refund in the amount of $96,885 to Alta Los Angeles Hospitals, Inc. to correct Medi-Cal overpayments. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
26-57374
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Insane Impact LLC, of Des Moines, IA, for the purchase and delivery of a MAX2313 mobile Light-Emitting Diode (LED) trailer, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Los Angeles (Contract No. 88-260000300112), in a total amount not to exceed $309,965, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
26-57375
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation in the amount of $10,000, from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 special initiative; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $10,000, offset by donation revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Library, Arts and Culture
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
26-57376
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from NASH-HOLLAND 3PAC INVESTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company property owner at 131 West 3rd Street, for the installation of Public Utilities; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
26-57377
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, property owner at 739 East Anaheim Street, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Notice of Exemption CE-18-155. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
1.
26-53969
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,232, offset by the Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to LBC Hero Squad in support of Buffum Total Learning Center’s annual community resource fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,232, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department:
Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
2.
26-53972
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Richards, Watson & Gershon, a Professional Corporation, for legal services in the matter entitled Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV07086. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
City Attorney
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
3.
26-53970
Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 29, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
Office or Department:
City Clerk
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
4.
26-57371
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Revocable Permit granting the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach permission to occupy and use certain areas for parking and hospitality during the staging of the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach. (District 1)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
5.
26-57372
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, the Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path, as needed in connection with the 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and race activity, between February 26, 2026, and May 7, 2026. (District 1)
Office or Department:
City Manager
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
6.
26-57373
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to process a refund in the amount of $96,885 to Alta Los Angeles Hospitals, Inc. to correct Medi-Cal overpayments. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
7.
26-57374
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Insane Impact LLC, of Des Moines, IA, for the purchase and delivery of a MAX2313 mobile Light-Emitting Diode (LED) trailer, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Los Angeles (Contract No. 88-260000300112), in a total amount not to exceed $309,965, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Financial Management
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
8.
26-57375
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a donation in the amount of $10,000, from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 special initiative; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $10,000, offset by donation revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department:
Library, Arts and Culture
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
9.
26-57376
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from NASH-HOLLAND 3PAC INVESTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company property owner at 131 West 3rd Street, for the installation of Public Utilities; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
10.
26-57377
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, property owner at 739 East Anaheim Street, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Notice of Exemption CE-18-155. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department:
Public Works
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
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
ORDINANCE
11.
26-57332
Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. C-5963, modifying the assessments to be levied with the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Office or Department:
Economic Development and Opportunity
Suggested Action:
Approve recommendation.
11.
26-57332
Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. C-5963, modifying the assessments to be levied with the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Office or Department:
Economic Development and Opportunity
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, January 20, 2026 - Mobility, Ports and Infrastructure Committee at 2:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Mobility, Ports and Infrastructure Committee at 2:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
HEARING REMINDER
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Hearing for the Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment. (Districts 2, 3, 4)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Hearing for the Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment. (Districts 2, 3, 4)