City Council - Regular Meeting

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

26-55344

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: 1. $2,500 to Developing Future Leaders in support of their 30th Annual Juneteenth celebration; 2. $500 to VIP Family Foundation in support of their World Famous Block Party-Juneteenth edition; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.

26-55345

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the following: 1. $500 to Long Beach Unified School District (Tincher Preparatory School) in support of the Student Wellness Center; 2. $500 to Long Beach Unified School District (Wilson High School) in support of the marching band; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

26-55346

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,500, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: - $2,500 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for their annual Black and White Ball on June 27, 2026; - $1,000 to Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation for the LBMA Uncorked! fundraiser on June 13, 2026; - $500 to Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for their 4th of July Neighborhood Block Party on July 4, 2026; - $500 to the Rose Park Neighborhood Association for their annual Rose Park Picnic on July 19, 2026; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

26-55347

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $700, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: 1. $200 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for the Black & White Gala on June 27, 2026; 2. $500 to the VIP Family Foundation for the Juneteenth Block Party on June 20, 2026; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $700, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

26-55341

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, separate authority to pay 1) $66,410, and 2) $27,695, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Mary Covarubias.

26-55342

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 $83,302.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Matthew Mackenzie.

26-55343

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, separate authority to pay 1) $40,020, and 2) $12,880, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Steve Smock.

26-55349

Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, May 12 and May 19, 2026.

26-55352

Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026.

26-55228

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments including extending the term, with Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), of Long Beach, CA, to establish and provide learning opportunities for select high school students for career internship experiences at no cost to LBUSD or students, for the period of June 18, 2026, through June 30, 2029. (Citywide)

26-55226

Recommendation to authorize Community Development Department to process a refund totaling $402,587, to PCL Construction Services, Inc., for a project located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive. (District 5)

26-55227

Recommendation to award an agreement to the Housing for All Long Beach Community Land Trust, of Long Beach, CA, for grant funding to provide technical assistance and further the mission of the Community Land Trust, in a total amount not to exceed $200,000, for a period of two years; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)

26-55240

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM-24-501 and award a contract to Fortress Armored Services Company (Fortress), of Lawndale, California, for citywide armored car pick up services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $145,000, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for five additional one-year renewal periods at an annual cost increase of five percent for each renewal, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)

26-55243

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM-24-467 and award a contract to U.S. Bank N.A., of Minneapolis, MN, for general banking services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $275,000, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for five additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)

26-55248

RECOMMENDATION to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35089 with ABM Industries, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing custodial services to various locations, to increase the contract amount by $1,300,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $15,602,892, and extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2027. (Citywide)

26-55241

RECOMMENDATION to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter ending March 31, 2026. (Citywide)

26-55236

RECOMMENDATION to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 37268, Cal OES Agreement No. A231012733 with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services approving the Fire Department to complete Swiftwater Flood/ Search and Rescue (SF/S&R) training and exercises through June 30, 2028; and to increase the agreement amount by $46,350, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $182,310; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Fire Department by $46,350, offset by reimbursement funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. (Citywide)

26-55237

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Digital EMS Solutions, Inc., of Yorba Linda, CA, for providing an Electronic Patient Care Report System to the Long Beach Fire Department, in an annual amount of $225,000, with 10 percent annual licensing increase, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

26-55238

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, along with any necessary documents and subsequent amendments, with Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA, to furnish and deliver medical equipment and associated consumable supplies; as well as repair, service, and maintenance for medical equipment and monitors on the same terms and conditions afforded to the League of Oregon Cities, a State of Oregon public agency, in an annual amount not to exceed $560,000, until the League of Oregon Cities Contract No. PS25850 expires on February 10, 2030, with the option to renew for as long as the League of Oregon Cities contract remains in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

26-55239

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Life-Assist, Inc., of Rancho Cordova, CA, for furnishing and delivering emergency medical supplies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the League of Oregon Cities, a State of Oregon public agency, for a total annual amount not to exceed $500,000, until the League of Oregon Cities Contract No. PS25830 expires on November 19, 2029, with the option to renew for as long as the League of Oregon Cities contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

26-55229

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and any subsequent amendments, with Baby2Baby, for acceptance of donated items for participants in programs of the Health and Human Services Department for a period of three years, upon execution of the contract, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

26-55231

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35172 with Cardinal Health, of Dublin, OH, to continue serving as the Distributor and Drug Wholesaler, to provide eligible prescription drugs under the 340B Pharmacy Program, to increase the contract amount by $370,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $600,000; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $163,000, offset by program revenue. (Citywide)

26-55232

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement number PH-003082, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments including the award or term, with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LADPH), to accept and expend funding in an amount not to exceed $17,067, for Biomedical Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Services for the period of June 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, with an option to extend the agreement for five additional terms at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations, contingent upon receipt of grant award in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $17,067, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)

26-55234

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the County of Los Angeles to accept and expend funding in the amount of $663,344, for the Family Preservation Program for a one year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for two 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 $663,344, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)

26-55235

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, subcontracts, or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the State Water Resources Control Board to receive and expend grant funding in the total amount of $297,675, to provide beach water quality monitoring, for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services department in the amount of $297,675, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)

26-55242

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with Long Beach City College (LBCC) District to provide internship opportunities for LBCC students with the Library, Arts, and Culture Department, for the period of June 15, 2026, to June 15, 2031. (Citywide)

26-55244

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Alamitos Heights Improvement Association, a nonprofit organization, in an amount not to exceed $350, for the use of Alamitos Heights Park for the 38th Annual Colorado Lagoon Tree Lighting Celebration to be held on November 27, 2026. (District 3)

26-55245

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Seal Beach Yacht Club (SLBYC), in an amount not to exceed $2,268, for use of 108 parking spaces in Alamitos Bay Marina for The Charity Regatta Swap Meet on July 11, 2026. (District 3)

26-55249

Recommendation to adopt Request for Proposal, No. RFP PR-25-576 and award a contract to Great Scott Tree Service, Inc., of Stanton, CA, for providing tree trimming services, in an annual amount of $1,100,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $165,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $1,265,000, 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 contract, including amendments. (Citywide)

26-55246

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $388,800, offset by Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $388,800, offset by transfer of TDA Article 3 revenue from the Capital Grant Fund, a fund within the Capital Funds Group. (Citywide)

26-55251

Adopt resolution approving a city-initiated General Plan Map Amendment (GPA24-004), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to change the land use PlaceType and height limit of a property located at 5705-5723 Lime Avenue (APN 7127-006-917) from Founding and Contemporary Neighborhood (FCN)/2-stories to Neighborhood Serving Centers, Moderate (NSC-M)/3-stories; and

26-55252

Adopt ordinance for a city-initiated Zoning Map Change (ZCHG24-006), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the zoning designation for a property at 5705-5723 Lime Avenue (APN 7127-006-917) from Low-Density Multi-family Residential, Small Lot (R-3-S) to Mixed Use 2, Special Use Incentives (MU-2-A), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (District 8)

26-55254

Adopt resolution supporting a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA26-001) to update the existing regulations for Enhanced Density Bonus in Title 21 (Zoning Regulations) and authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit LCPA26-001, and associated materials and findings, related to changes to Title 21 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to the California Coastal Commission for its review and certification in compliance with the Certified Local Coastal Program. (Citywide)

26-55269

Adopt ordinance amending Title 22.10, 22.11, 22.12, 22.15, 22.30, 22.40, and 22.41 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (ZCA24-005) to establish two new zoning districts, Mixed-Use Main Street (MU-M) and Commercial Main Street (C-M) that will implement the Neighborhood Serving Corridor Low (NSC-L) and Community Commercial (CC) PlaceTypes of the Long Beach General Plan Land Use Element and minor amendments to all existing zoning districts contained within Title 22, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;

26-55337

Adopt resolution adopting a General Plan Map Amendment (GPA24-003), and proposed findings related thereto, to amend pages 20, 25, and 30 of the Designated Map Book of the Land Use Element of the General Plan related to the Greater Bixby Knolls Area and to Andy Street in North Long Beach;

26-55270

Adopt ordinance for a Zoning Map Change (ZCHG24-005), and adopt proposed findings related thereto, to amend the zoning designations and rezone select properties on major corridors in the Greater Bixby Knolls Area to Title 22 Zones that implement the designated PlaceTypes for each property, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and

26-55338

Adopt resolution adopting a General Plan Text Amendment (GPA24-003), and proposed findings related thereto, to amend pages 65, 76-87, 93-95, and 170-171 of the Land Use Element to redefine and clarify definitions that guide development standards in the LUE such as housing density and height limits for PlaceTypes, reconcile numerical discrepancies to correct and align the text and tables regulating PlaceTypes, update specific development standards for the Multi-Family Residential-Low (MFR-L) and Neo-Industrial (NI) PlaceTypes, and update Table LU-6 to reflect the applicability of Title 22 zoning districts across General Plan PlaceTypes. (Citywide)

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.

26-55391

Recommendation to receive and approve appointments and reappointments for Non-Charter Commissions.

26-55396

Recommendation to receive and approve appointments and reappointments for Charter Commissions.

26-55255

Recommendation to adopt Request For Proposal No. RFP DV-25-515 and award a contract to The Superlative Group, of Cleveland, Ohio to provide consulting services to evaluate advertising opportunities and design an advertising program or district centered around the use of City-owned spaces, in the amount of $163,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $24,450, for a total amount not to exceed $187,450, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development and Opportunity Department by $200,000, to transfer appropriation to the Community Development Department; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $200,000, to support the creation of new revenue source focusing on advertising opportunities. (Citywide)

26-55258

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, subcontracts, and subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or agreement term, with the California Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, California Volunteers (CV), to accept grant funding up to $2,165,109, of State of California General Funds, for the Economic Development and Opportunity Department, Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN), Long Beach Youth Service Corps, a paid work experience program, from contract execution through December 31, 2027. (Citywide)

26-55259

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 36740 with Visit Long Beach, Inc., dba Meet Long Beach, of Long Beach, CA, a California non-profit corporation, to provide the City of Long Beach (City) with a marketing program for conventions and tourism, and to support economic development initiatives that position Long Beach as a destination for entertainment, sports, and tourism, and support small businesses, in the amount of $4,608,676, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and in amounts subject to annual appropriation by the City Council in subsequent years, for an additional three-year extension beyond the originally authorized agreement term; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend the agreement, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)

26-55260

Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting that the Board of Harbor Commissioners approve in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget the transfer of 5 percent of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) gross operating revenue, from the Harbor Fund Group to the Tidelands Operating Fund Group, with a true-up adjustment, if necessary, to reflect the final gross revenue amount upon issuance of the Harbor Department's FY 26 audited financial statements. (Citywide)

26-55339

Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Ms. Julie Bedard for a limited duration to work in the Police Department. (Citywide)

26-55263

Recommendation to find the project exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Categorical Exemption, Section 15301 (Class 1. Existing Facilities), and NEPA Guidelines Categorical Exclusion No. 202005003. Accept the filed Notice of Exemption No. CE-19-257 and Categorical Exclusion No. 202005003 prepared in accordance with CEQA; and Adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7249 and award a contract to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company of Long Beach, CA, for the construction of the Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway and Complete Streets Improvements Project, in the amount of $20,553,820, authorize a 10-percent contingency in the amount of $2,055,382, for a total contract amount not to exceed $22,609,202; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Districts 1, 2, 5, 6, 8)

26-55261

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW25-582 and award contracts to AKM Consulting Engineers, of Irvine, CA; Anchor QEA, LLC, of Long Beach, CA; Ardurra Group, Inc., of Torrance, CA; Arup US, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; BKF Engineers, of Newport Beach, CA; COWI North America, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Dudek, of Encinitas, CA; Earth Mechanics, Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA; Fuscoe Engineering, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; GMU Geotechnical, Inc., of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; H.W. Lochner, Inc., of Monterey Park, CA; Harris & Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; HNTB Corporation, of Los Angeles, CA; HR Green Pacific, Inc., of Corona, CA; Koa Consulting, Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Kleinfelder, Inc., of Cerritos, CA; KPFF Consulting Engineers, of Long Beach, CA; Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Michael Baker International, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Moffatt & Nichol, of Long Beach, CA; NAI Consulting, Inc., of Cathedral City, CA; Psomas, of Los Angeles, CA; Public Works Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Beverly Hills, CA; Stantec Consulting Services Inc., of Irvine, CA; TRC Engineers, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Twining Inc., of Long Beach, CA; and T.Y.Lin International Group, Ltd., of Los Angeles, CA, for engineering and street design services on an as-needed basis for street design; stormwater and drainage facilities; bridges and structures; geotechnical and pavement engineering; coastal engineering, environmental and permitting support services; development review, plan check services and peer review of plans; project management and staff augmentation; computer mapping and geographic information systems (GIS); and miscellaneous engineering support services, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $120,000,000, 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 subsequent amendments. (Citywide)

26-55262

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7287 and award contracts to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., of Chino, CA, and Select Electric, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for providing as-needed traffic striping and signal system construction services, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $30,000,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)

26-55264

Recommendation to receive and file an update on the City's Residential Street CIP Program Funding Allocation Model for FY 28 to FY 32 Pavement Management Plan (PMP). (Citywide)

26-55266

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-24-426 and award contracts to AllSTEM Connections, Inc., of Las Vegas, NV, Cogent Infotech Corporation, of Los Angeles, CA, GenSigma LLC, of San Francisco, CA, LanceSoft, Inc., of Herndon, VA, Talent & Acquisition LLC, dba Stand 8, of Long Beach, CA, SWS2 Inc., dba The Ryte Professionals, of Cypress, CA, Trinus Corporation, of Pasadena, CA, and Tryfacta Inc., of Pleasanton, CA, for providing as-needed professional and technical services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $9,000,000, 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)

26-55168

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 2 of the Long Beach Municipal Code amending Chapter 2.03 relating to the rules of City Council by adjusting the City Council meeting start time, public comment process, and supplemental agenda timeline, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for a final reading.

26-55267

Recommendation to declare Proposition "L" ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading, which pursuant to Section 1806 of the City Charter, makes findings and determinations regarding contracting of utility bill printing. (Citywide)

26-55074

Recommendation to declare ordinance adopting Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA24-003), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend the existing Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Chapter 21.67 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), to implement suggested modifications made by the California Coastal Commission, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)

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.