City Council - Regular Meeting

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

26-55461

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution of: 1. $500 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for the Black and White Gala 2026; 2. $500 to Prism Boutique for the 4th & Termino Summer Event; 3. $2,500 to Beach Ventures International for Moonlight Movies on the Beach; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

26-55462

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manage Department by $6,250, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following organizations: - $2,500 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach in support of their 2026 Black & White Gala; - $1,500 to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association for their annual Summer Concerts in the Park(ing) Lot events; - $1,000 to the Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association for their annual summer concerts; - $750 to Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association in support of their 7th Annual Concert in the Pan-American Park; - $500 to United Cambodian Community in support of the 4th Annual Long Beach Sankranta Festival; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

26-55449

Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026.

26-55450

Recommendation to direct City Clerk to notify all City Departments and advisory bodies that have previously adopted conflict of interest codes, of the Biennial Review requirements for such conflict of interest codes; and Require all departments and advisory bodies that have previously adopted conflict of interest codes to review such conflict of interest codes and report to the City Council any amendments, or report that no amendments are necessary, no later than October 1, 2026.

26-55360

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary agreements, including subsequent amendments, with Bay Area Community Resources, to participate in the California Climate Action Corps Program, for the placement of Climate Action Fellows in the City of Long Beach for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

26-55361

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary agreements, including subsequent amendments, with Long Beach Community College District, to allow for the placement of College Corps fellows at no cost to the City of Long Beach, for the period of 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. (Citywide)

26-55363

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a License Agreement for Head End Equipment Space and Consent to Sublicense between the City of Long Beach and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, for the operation and use of telecommunication equipment on City of Long Beach-owned property located at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, commonly known as the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. (District 1)

26-55364

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an agreement, including any necessary amendments, with Downtown Long Beach Alliance, the organization that contracts with the City of Long Beach (City) to manage the Downtown Long Beach Parking and Business Improvement Area (DTLBPBIA) and Downtown Long Beach Property and Business Improvement District (DTLBPBID), for implementation and management of special events and activations in the DTLBPBIA and DTLBPBID, in a total amount not to exceed $150,000, for a two-year period. (District 1)

26-55366

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase and Sale Agreement with Denise Marcella Saiz, for the sale of an exempt surplus City-owned property located at the southwest corner of 11th Street and Belmont Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number 7254-008-900, in the amount of $11,000; and accept Categorical Exemption CE-26-046. (District 3)

26-55367

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with QMI, a California nonprofit corporation, of Campbell, California, to allow the organization to solicit, receive, and distribute donations, grants, and other funds to the City of Long Beach for Queen Mary restoration projects. (Citywide)

26-55365

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $750,000, in support of the City's Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029; and Increase appropriations in the General Business Assistance Fund Group in the Economic Development and Opportunity Department by $750,000, offset by grant funding from the EDA. (Citywide)

26-55465

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with Grow America Fund, Inc. of New York, NY, a non-profit organization, for the purpose of adding additional funding in the amount of $405,500, in proceeds from sales of former-Redevelopment Agency properties into the Grow America Fund, Inc., enabling the City to continue to make SBA 7(a) loans to eligible businesses. (Citywide)

26-55362

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions with P&M Oil Company, Inc., for the sale of City-owned property located at 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number: 7207-020-900, in the amount of $37,500; and accept Categorical Exemption CE-26-045. (District 6)

26-55368

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Lease No. 36625 with Todds Christmas Trees, LLC, a California limited liability company, as successor in interest to Janet M. Todd, an individual doing business as Todd's Christmas Trees, for the sale of Christmas trees and related ancillary items and for the continued use of a portion of vacant City-owned former Pacific Electric Right-of-Way located between 7th Street and Ximeno Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number: 7241-002-901, for a period of three months from October 1 through December 31, 2026; with two, one-year renewal options for the same three-month periods in 2027 and 2028, at the discretion of the City Manager or designee. (District 3)

26-55369

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers' compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium not-to-exceed $822,611, for the period of July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2027. (Citywide)

26-55370

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary subsequent amendments, with The Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, to provide service-learning opportunities for City of Long Beach local youth with Library, Arts, and Culture, for the period June 27, 2026, to August 31, 2029. (Citywide)

26-55374

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club, in an amount not to exceed $3,500, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for racing and cruise celebrations, for the period of June 2026 through October 2026. (District 3)

26-55375

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36156 with Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewardship, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the maintenance and management of environmentally sensitive areas, to extend the term of the contract through December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for a 6-month period, in an annual amount not to exceed $699,660. (Districts 1, 2, 3)

26-55376

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Port of Long Beach to accept and expend funds for two sponsorship awards in the amounts of $10,000, for Be S.A.F.E. movies series, for the period of June 16, 2026 through August 20, 2026; and $2,000 for Day Camp Jamboree event on July 17, 2026, for a total amount of $12,000; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $12,000, offset by the sponsorship awards. (Citywide)

26-55372

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Toma Tequilla Inc, for a premise to premise and person to person application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1923 East Broadway, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 2)

26-55371

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Brothers Keeper Barbeque, LLC, dba Brother's Keeper BBQ, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3701 East 4th St, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3)

26-55373

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Zarape Cocina & Cantina LBC, Inc., dba Zarape Cocina, for a person to person and premise to premise application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4702 East 2nd Street, 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)

26-55378

Recommendation to adopt resolution continuing an annual special tax of $0.14 per square foot for Community Facilities District No. 2007-2 for commercial properties in Belmont Shore for Fiscal Year 2027 and authorize the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to include such special tax on the 2026-2027 Secured Tax Roll. (District 3)

26-55377

Recommendation to find the project exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Categorical Exemption, Section 15302 (Class 2. Replacement or Reconstruction); Accept the filed Notice of Exemption No. CE25-151 prepared in accordance with CEQA; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, a California corporation, owner of the property located at 6180 East Willow Street, for the installation, operation, maintenance, and the repair of public utilities and public right of way purposes. (District 4)

26-55381

Recommendation to find the project will not result in any new significant impacts, per Section 15162, 15168 (c)(2), and 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; Accept compliance checklist (PECC26-001) finding that project activities are within the scope of activities analyzed in the PacifiCenter @ Long Beach EIR (Douglas Park EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2001051048); and Adopt resolution ordering the Summary Vacation of that portion of Conant Street located south of Cover Street and west of Stineman Avenue within the Douglas Park Development and adopting the findings related thereto. (District 5)

26-55353

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) to enter into an agreement for the City to accept responsibility and accept and expend funding from LACFCD in an annual amount of $52,500, for providing long-term maintenance and repair of LACFCD catch basins and trash exclusion devices within the City of Long Beach; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $52,500, for maintenance and repair of catch basins and trash exclusion devices, offset by funds received from the LACFCD. (Citywide)

26-55379

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with ChargePoint, Inc., of Campbell, CA, for electrical vehicle supply equipment, materials, and related services on an as-needed basis, and on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, in a total annual amount not to exceed $2,500,000, until Sourcewell Contract No. 02185-CPI expires on September 18, 2029, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

26-55354

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36656 with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for installation of new trash excluders and providing routine storm drain maintenance and related services, to increase the annual contract amount by $990,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,782,000. (Citywide)

26-55468

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-25-659 and award contracts to Facility Optimization Solutions LLC, of Buffalo, NY, and The Gordian Group, Inc., of GA, doing business as The Mellon Group, of Greenville, SC, for providing Job Order Contracting program software and support services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, 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)

26-55383

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend a contract with KloudGin, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA, for providing software and professional support services for a Mobile Field Services solution, to increase the contract amount by $293,525, for a revised contract amount of $525,140, and increase the one-time implementation cost by $166,607, for a revised amount of $536,655, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,061,795. (Citywide)

26-55384

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend a contract with KloudGin, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA, for providing software and professional support services for a Mobile Field Services solution, to increase the contract amount by $256,863, for a revised contract amount of $732,887, and increase the one-time implementation cost by $210,696, for a revised amount of $615,240, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,348,127. (Citywide)

Employee of the Month

26-55387

Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment with dancing to 24 Carrots, LLC DBA The Linden Club 3636 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808. (District 5)

26-55389

Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant a Social Club Permit with conditions to 24 Carrots LLC DBA The Linden Club 3636 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808. (District 5)

26-55390

Recommendation to conduct a public hearing pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 on the status of vacant positions, recruitment, and retention efforts within the City of Long Beach prior to adoption of the City's annual budget. (Citywide)

26-55399

Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fee and Charges Schedule to add a Special Events Parking fee at the 125 Elm Avenue city-owned facility; and Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotional Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $100,000, for parking structure upgrades, offset by future parking revenue. (District 1)

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.

26-55463

Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing a policy addressing disruptions to telephonic and internet service during City Council meetings.

26-55392

Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Action Plan for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; Approve the Substantial Amendments to the FY 2019-2020, FY 2020-2021, FY 2021-2022, FY 2022-2023 and FY 2025-2026 Action Plans; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other entities, to receive these funds and execute agreements necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)

26-55397

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase of Real Estate with LALB Harbor, LLC, a California limited liability company, for the purchase of certain real property located at 1400 Canal Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number: 7432-011-046, in an amount not to exceed $6,300,000, with an additional $100,000, for acquisition-related costs; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $6,750,000, to fund the purchase of the property, acquisition-related costs and to fund tenant improvements, offset by the sale of the Subject Property or future bond proceeds; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE 26-048. (District 7)

26-55393

Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding the City of Long Beach Cambodian Community Health Needs Assessment. (Citywide)

26-55466

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, to accept and expend second year funding in the amount of $3,900,000, for a revised total contract amount of $12,111,052, for the Measure A: Comprehensive Homeless Solutions (CoC); and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $3,900,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)

26-55467

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37602 with the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, to accept and expend second year funding in the amount of $5,023,735, for an updated contract amount not to exceed $9,889,433, for the Measure A: Local Solutions Fund from November 18, 2025 through June 30, 2031 at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $5,023,735, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)

26-55394

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: excess municipal liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $13,935,240, with multiple carriers; a deductible buy-down policy with Safety National to reduce the City's self-insured retention to $7.5 million at a premium not to exceed $2,411,881; Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) coverage with Lloyd's of London at a premium not to exceed $901,511; airport liability insurance with National Union Fire Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $169,091; aircraft liability and hull insurance for Police Department helicopters with National Union Fire Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $61,742; storage tank insurance with Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation at a premium not to exceed $44,038; SPILLS pollution coverage with Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $11,529; drone coverage with Starr Indemnity & Liability Company at a premium not to exceed $14,191; crime coverage with PRISM at a premium not to exceed $57,900; volunteer medical coverage with National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg, PA at a premium not to exceed $14,063; marine insurance with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $498,890; cyber excess coverage with Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation at a premium not to exceed $210,469; cyber breach response buy-up with Lloyd's of London - Beazley Syndicates at a premium not to exceed $6,345; and medical professional liability insurance with Admiral Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $81,259. The total cost of all coverages shall not exceed $18,418,150, and all policies will be effective for a 12-month period from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. Further, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to secure these coverages, including any required Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PRISM to maintain Crime Coverage. (Citywide)

26-55398

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to procure property insurance for City buildings, contents, and vehicles via Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP) to include primary cyber liability, boiler and machinery, and primary property layers for Queen Mary. The total premium for these policies shall not exceed $7,226,363, for the period from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. (Citywide)

26-55355

Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7297 and to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary subsequent amendments, with Compass Contracting & Consulting, Inc., of Fullerton, CA, for the construction of the Convention Center Promenade and Rainbow Lagoon Curb Concrete Repairs, in the amount of $3,500,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $525,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,025,000. (District 1)

26-55357

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-26-714 and award a contract to LAZ Parking California, LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing citywide parking operations and management services, in an amount of $14,559,041, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $1,455,904, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,014,945, 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, including any subsequent amendments. (Citywide)

26-55395

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36566 (Specifications No. R-7196) with All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, for providing as-needed major and secondary highway construction services, to increase the annual contract amount by $50,000,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $100,000,000. (Citywide)

26-55356

Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7254 and award a contract to New Dynasty Construction Co., of Tustin, CA, for construction of the Long Beach Police Department Crime Laboratory TI Project, in the amount of $13,520,817, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $1,352,082, for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,872,899, 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; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $12,500,000, offset by future bond proceeds, to fully support Project delivery, including design, construction, and associated administration and design support costs. (District 1)

26-55400

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Right-of-Way Use Agreement (Agreement), and any necessary documents including any necessary amendments, between the City of Long Beach and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network; and Authorize City Manager or designee to administer the Agreement, including approving finalized plans, including associated side letters, and any other actions necessary in connection with the Agreement. (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 and adopted as read.

26-55421

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Sections 10.12.010 and 10.12.020; and, by adding Section 10.12.040, all relating to speed limits, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)

26-55252

Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (District 8)

26-55253

Recommendation to declare ordinance adopting Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA26-001), adopting the proposed findings related thereto, to amend Chapters 21.15, 21.21 and 21.68 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (Zoning Regulations) to update the existing Enhanced Density Bonus to align with the provisions of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; add special bonuses for projects providing community benefits; and implement other procedural and implementation streamlining changes, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)

26-55269

Recommendation to adopt ordinance amending Title 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)

26-55270

Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)

26-55267

Recommendation to declare Proposition "L" ordinance, which pursuant to Section 1806 of the City Charter, makes findings and determinations regarding contracting of utility bill printing, 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.