City Council - Regular Meeting

26-54259

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: 1. $250 to the African American Cultural Center for their annual Kwanzaa celebration; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54286

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: 1. $1,000 to Leadership Long Beach in support of their 2026 Institute Program; 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. Office or Department: Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54285

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,100, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: - $100 to the Salvation Army of Long Beach for their Red Shield Day on March 28, 2026; - $500 to the Art Theatre Long Beach for their Annual Red Carpet Awards and Gala Fundraiser on March 15, 2026; - $500 to the Long Beach Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church to support transportation costs for participants who attended their Women’s Congress on December 13, 2025; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,100, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54261

Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 26, 2026 and February 2, 2026. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54232

Recommendation to adopt the Long Beach Unit Annual Plan (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). (Citywide) Office or Department: Energy and Environmental Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54235

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Charter Communications Operating, LLC (DBA: Spectrum), of St. Louis, MO, to provide internet and cable services at the Project Homekey Site located at 5950 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, in a total amount not to exceed $291,010, for a period of three years, beginning October 1, 2025, at the discretion of City Manager. (District 8) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54233

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement number PH-003082, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments including to the award or term, with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LADPH), to accept and expend funding in an amount of $14,223, for Biomedical Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Services for the period of January 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, with an option to extend the agreement for five additional five-month terms, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations, contingent upon receipt of grant award in the Health Fund Group of the Health and Human Services Department by $14,223, or the amount awarded, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54236

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract Nos. 37098 and 37104 with United States Veterans Initiative, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing operations and supportive services for the Continuum of Care Portfolio, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $31,444, for a revised total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $7,693,452. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54237

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments, to amend Agreement No. 23-ERF-2-R-10029 with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, of Sacramento, California, to extend the grant period for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program to April 30, 2028, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54238

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB PR 25-621 and award a contract to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., of Lakeville, MN, for the purchase of veterinary pharmaceuticals and supplies, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000, 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) Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54239

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Wedgewood Beverage Inc, dba Wedgewood Wedding and Catering, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 600 East 5th Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

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26-54241

Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to DB Experiences Inc., DBA Que Sera, at 1923 East 7th, Long Beach, CA 90813. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54242

Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to Honey and Luna LLC, DBA Sala Coffee, at 3853 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54287

Recommendation to request to receive and file a presentation on the City's Response Strategy for Individuals Displaying Unsafe or Non-Criminal Threatening Behavior. Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54246

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-25-552 and award contracts to Air Clean Environmental of Baldwin Park, CA; Performance Abatement Services of Anaheim, CA; Vizions West of Menifee, CA; and, Watson Painting Corporation of Riverside, CA, to provide lead and other home hazard remediation services on an as-needed basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $3,500,000, 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) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54247

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-25-615 and award a contract to PATH, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing operation and supportive services for the Interim Housing Program for individuals and households experiencing homelessness, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,188,998, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional six-month period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54248

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-25-529 Long Beach Reentry Services Program (LBRSP) Substance Use Treatment provider for LBRSP and award a contract to Roots Through Recovery, of Long Beach, CA, for Substance Use Treatment services, in a total amount of $1,201,075, 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.

26-54322

Recommendation to direct City Manager to ensure that Health and Human Services Department (HHS) presents the Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment to the governing bodies of local agencies by December 31, 2026, with a summary prepared after each presentation; and Direct City Manager to compile and analyze data on City employee demographics, with an identification of key geographic areas within the city considered employment deserts, and report back on specific policy measures to increase local hiring, outreach, and recruitment in these special zones, within 120 days. Office or Department: Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District; Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District; Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.