City Council - Regular Meeting

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

26-55058 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to support the following:

1. $1,000 to the Puerto Rican Association of Long Beach in support of the Dia de San Juan Festival; 2. $1,000 to the Wrigley Association in support of Wrigley Neighbors United's West Long Beach Clean-Up; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.

26-55059 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $1,000, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide the following:

1. Peer Education Community Center, in support CLIMB Central Long Beach's 12th Annual Literacy Fair, in the amount of $1,000; 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.

26-55060 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following organizations:

- $2,000 to Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc. in support of the 43rd Annual Long Beach Pride Festival; - $1,000 to St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation "CARE Center" in support of their Easter Walk; - $750 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) in support of the annual Dine on Pine event; - $250 to the Patrick Henry PTA in support of the End-of-Year Celebration for the Patrick Henry Elementary School Running Club; - $500 to the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership (TNP) in support of their annual Nonprofit Community Breakfast; - $500 to Care Closet LBC to support their ongoing operations to assist and provide opportunities for people experiencing homelessness; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

26-55050 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $80,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Ellen Matthews v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV21118.

26-55051 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $80,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Ciciely McBride, et al. v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV24251.

26-55040 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.

26-55047 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 27, 2026 and May 4, 2026.

26-55041 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Manager Department; and adopt resolution.

26-55042 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Financial Management Department; and adopt resolution.

26-55002 Recommendation to adopt Specifications for RFQ ED-25-588 Workforce Subject Matter Experts and award contracts to KPMG LLP, of McLean, VA; National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy, of Washington, DC; Science L.E.A.F, of Riverview, FL; TPMA, LLC, of Indianapolis, IN; and WorkED Consulting, of Burke, VA to provide as-needed various workforce development services through America's Job Center of California (AJCC), in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)

26-55003 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Arizona Machinery, LLC, dba Stotz Equipment, of Avondale, AZ, for the purchase of two John Deere 6135E tractors with Diamond Mowers triple flail system, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 112624-DAC), in an amount of $519,002, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $51,900, for a total contract amount not to exceed $570,902, inclusive of taxes and fees; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of the John Deere 6135E tractors, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)

26-55005 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Bragg Investment Company Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase of a John Deere 524P-Tier wheel loader, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 011723-JDC), in an amount of $247,632, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $24,763, for a total contract amount not to exceed $272,395, inclusive of taxes and fees; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a John Deere 524 P-Tier wheel loader, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)

26-55004 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Bragg Investment Company Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase of a John Deere 330P-Tier skid steer loader, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 011723-JDC), in an amount of $178,519, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $17,852, for a total contract amount not to exceed $196,371, inclusive of taxes and fees; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a John Deere 330P-Tier skid steer loader, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)

26-55022 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Bragg Investment Company Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase of a John Deere 310P-Tier backhoe loader, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 011723-JDC), in an amount of $158,617, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $15,862, for a total contract amount not to exceed $174,479, inclusive of taxes and fees; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a John Deere 310P-Tier backhoe loader, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)

26-55006 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-26-680 and award a contract to CW Industries, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing welding supplies and repair services, in a total annual contract amount not to exceed $350,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into these contracts, including any amendments. (Citywide)

26-55007 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-26-683 and award a contract to Daniels Tire Service, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA, Southern Tire Mart, LLC., of Columbia, MS, and Industrial Tire Service, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase of and delivery of new tires, and related supplies and services, in an annual aggregate amount of $800,000; authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $80,000, for a total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $880,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into these contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $360,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue received through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)

26-55015 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Freightliner 114SD with Versalift VN-555 aerial body, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 032824-DAI), in an amount of $486,876, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $48,688, for a total contract amount not to exceed $535,564, inclusive of taxes and fees; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of a CNG-powered Freightliner 114SD Truck, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)

26-54998 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-26-691 Long Beach Re-Entry Services Program (LBRSP) Youth Diversion and award a contract to Confluence Rising dba the California Conference for Equality and Justice, of Long Beach, CA, for providing diversion services for youth ages 15-24 arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a criminal offense, and who also self-identify as having a need for mental health and/or substance use services, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of two 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)

26-54999 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC, of Henrico, VA, for as-needed medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and related health products and services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, in a total annual amount not to exceed $450,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on January 5, 2030, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

26-55000 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-26-669 Long Beach Reentry Services Program (LBRSP) Mental Health Services provider for LBRSP and award a contract to The Serenity Brand, of Long Beach CA, for providing Mental Health Services, in a total amount not to exceed $1,201,075, for a period of two 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)

26-55023 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the California Department of Public Health, for participation in the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative Internship Program for a one year period ending on June 30, 2027. (Citywide)

26-55009 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) regarding revisions to the Community Services Assistant classification specification.

26-55010 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Right of Entry Permit No. P-00202 with Orange County Coastkeeper, to provide continued restoration activities associated with the Jack Dunster Marine Reserve Living Shorelines Project, and extend the term of the permit for one additional three-year period, from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, with the option to extend the term for one additional two-year period until April 30, 2031, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 3)

26-55024 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36791 with the City of Cerritos, Contract No. 37255 with the City of Los Alamitos, and Contract No. 36774 with the City of Signal Hill, for the provision of providing animal care services by the City of Long Beach's Animal Care Services Bureau; and increase the annual compensation schedule based on adjusted costs of services per capita, per year, for an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for the term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, and authorize up to a 10 percent increase annually thereafter, with the option to extend the term of all three contracts for an additional two years to June 30, 2030, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

26-55011 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the Long Beach Unified School District, owner of the property located at 550 Silvera Avenue, for the installation, operation, maintenance, and the repair of public utilities; and Accept the filed Notice of Exemption prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (District 3)

26-55012 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment with dancing to Hey Gurl LLC DBA Men's Room Bar 1744 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 2)

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.

26-55013 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the City's E-Bike Safety Initiative; and Request City Attorney to prepare amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), Title 10, Chapter 10.48, to clarify that electric bicycles are included in the definition of bicycles, prohibit Class 3 electric -bicycles on sidewalks and multiuse paths, and remove an outdated provision no longer applicable as outlined in this City Council Letter and the attached memorandum. (Citywide)

26-55056 Recommendation to receive and file an update on proposed changes to the City Council order of business due to Senate Bill 707; and Request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), Title 2, Chapter 2.03 based on the proposed modifications outlined in this City Council letter and the May 1, 2026 staff memorandum regarding those proposed modifications, including but not limited to, adjusting the City Council meeting start time, public comment process, and supplemental agenda timeline. (Citywide)

26-55016 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend the Facility Use Permit with Centro C.H.A., Inc., a nonprofit corporation, to operate the Latino Cultural Center at the Jenny Oropeza Community Center at 401 Golden Avenue, for a three-year period, with the option to renew for two additional three-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager, and execute any necessary amendments or related documents to support the operation and programming of the Latino Cultural Center. (District 1)

26-55017 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HSB-2026-002 and award contracts to 1736 Family Crisis Center, of Los Angeles, CA; Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.; Goodwill, Southern Los Angeles County, of Long Beach, CA; Harbor Interfaith Services, Inc., of San Pedro, CA; Interval House, of Long Beach, CA; Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, of Orange, CA; Mental Health America of Los Angeles, of Long Beach, CA; PATH, of Los Angeles, CA; The Children's Clinic 'Serving Children and Their Families', of Long Beach, CA; and United States Veterans Initiative, of Los Angeles, CA for providing operations and supportive services for the Continuum of Care funded programs that support adults, youth, and families with minor children experiencing homelessness in the City of Long Beach in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $9,613,093, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional, one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)

26-55057 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, including any amendments to the allocation amount, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, BioWatch, to accept and expend funding in the amount awarded to maintain BioWatch Field Operations for biothreat detection, for a three-month period, from May 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, at the discretion of the City Manager. (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.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Housing and Public Health Committee at 2:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Hearing for California Coastal Commission Modifications to Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Hearing for Master Fee and Charges Schedule. (Citywide)