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Budget & Finance
[1] Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $5,250, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: • $5,000 to AAA Flag and Banner Mfg. Co., Inc, in support of the Washington Neighborhood Community Pride Banner Project; • $250 to Long Beach 908 Marketing Services, LLC. in support of 908 Day; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. budget
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[2] Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,700, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: • $300 to Long Beach Heritage for their Sapphire Celebration Gala recognizing 45 years of historic preservation on April 9, 2026; • $500 to Friends of the Long Beach Fighters in support of their 2026 St. Baldrick's Foundation Cars and Clippers Fundraising Event on March 14, 2026; • $200 to the Black Employees Association of Long Beach for their Black History Month Celebration on February 10, 2026; • $350 to PTA California Congress of Parents, Teachers & Students Inc. to support the Horace Mann Elementary School PTA STEAM Fair on April 23, 2026; • $350 to the WomenShelter of Long Beach to support their "Leading with Love" Gala on May 7, 2026; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Depar budget
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[3] Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: 1. $500 to the Long Beach Heritage for the 2026 Preservation Awards Celebration; 2. $500 to Community Partners for the 2026 Celebration of the Young Child; 3. $500 to Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic for Children for their 2026 Superheroes Carnival and Resource Fair; 4. $500 to Playmakers for the Third Annual Adaptive Sports Fair; 5. $500 to Temple Israel for the 2026 Make a Difference Day; 6. $500 to Long Beach BLAST for Breakfast BLAST 2026; 7. $1,000 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for the 31st Annual Dine on Pine; 8. $1,000 to the Alamitos Heights Improvement Association for the planning of various community events; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to o budget
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[4] Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an Agreement with the firm Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP, for legal services in the matter entitled Christopher Stuart, et al. vs. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV21452. agreement
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[8] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36330 with Courtesy Chevrolet Center, of San Diego, CA, for the purchase of various Chevrolet sedans, utility vehicles, and trucks, to increase the contract authority by $500,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,000,000. (Citywide) contract
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[10] Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-25-664 and award a contract to AAA Oil, Inc. dba California Fuels and Lubricants, of Garden Grove, CA, Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. dba Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., of Norwell, MA, and SC Commercial, LLC dba SC Fuels, of Orange, CA, for the purchase of petroleum products, in an annual aggregate amount of $300,000; authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $30,000, for a total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $330,000, 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 $130,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue received through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide) contract
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[14] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35012 with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, for healthcare, employee benefits consulting, and actuarial services, to increase the contract amount by $172,084, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $2,272,084, and extend the term of the contract to February 28, 2027. (Citywide) contract
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[15] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Long Beach Yacht Club, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for participating vessels during the 2026 Congressional Cups for the period of April 24 through May 4, 2026; Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week for the period of June 25 through 28, 2026; and the Cal 20 Class Championship for the period of August 12 through 16, 2026. (District 3) other
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[16] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Navy Yacht Club Long Beach, in an amount not to exceed $3,500, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for veteran honoring, racing and cruise celebrations, for the period of April 2026 through November 2026. (District 3) other
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[17] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Seal Beach Yacht Club, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for participating vessels for Opening Day festivities on May 2, 2026; the Seal Beach to Dana Point Regatta on July 10, 2026; and the Marina del Rey "Outlaw" Regatta on September 5, 2026. (District 3) other
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[18] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33364 with Active Network, LLC, of Dallas, TX, to provide continued utilization of the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department's facility reservation and registration system, to March 30, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) contract
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[22] Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $270,000, offset by State Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (HSIPL-5108(240); and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $270,000, offset by transfer of State HSIP funds from the Capital Grant Fund, a fund within the Capital Projects Fund Group. (Citywide) budget
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[25] Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Network Craze Technologies, Inc., of East Syracuse, NY, for providing technology solutions, products, and services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to TIPS USA, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000, until the TIPS USA contract 220105 expires on May 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPS USA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) contract
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[36] Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Xmond, Inc. dba Minuteman Press Long Beach, of Long Beach, CA, for providing envelope printing services, to increase the current $100,000, purchase order by an amount of $300,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $60,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $460,000, for a period of six months, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) contract
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Climate & Environment
[9] Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with INF Associates, LLC, of New York, NY, for the purchase of an E-boost 30 kilowatt (kW) electric vehicle (EV) charging station trailer with two ChargePoint Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 051123-INA), in a total amount not to exceed $247,637, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide) contract
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[11] Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-25-531 and award a contract to Beam Global, of San Diego, CA, for the purchase of two portable Beam solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) Autonomous Renewals Chargers (ARC), with related equipment and accessories, in a total amount not to exceed $184,756, inclusive of taxes and fees; 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 Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $271,981, offset by grant revenue and Airport operating revenues. (District 5) contract
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[23] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35926 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for providing tree trimming and related services, to increase the annual contract authority by $2,600,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $18,850,000, update the City representative, and to extend the term of the contract to April 20, 2027. (Citywide) contract
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Governance & Administration
[1] Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Managers Department by $5,250, offset by the First District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: • $5,000 to AAA Flag and Banner Mfg. Co., Inc, in support of the Washington Neighborhood Community Pride Banner Project; • $250 to Long Beach 908 Marketing Services, LLC. in support of 908 Day; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. budget
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[2] Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,700, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: • $300 to Long Beach Heritage for their Sapphire Celebration Gala recognizing 45 years of historic preservation on April 9, 2026; • $500 to Friends of the Long Beach Fighters in support of their 2026 St. Baldrick's Foundation Cars and Clippers Fundraising Event on March 14, 2026; • $200 to the Black Employees Association of Long Beach for their Black History Month Celebration on February 10, 2026; • $350 to PTA California Congress of Parents, Teachers & Students Inc. to support the Horace Mann Elementary School PTA STEAM Fair on April 23, 2026; • $350 to the WomenShelter of Long Beach to support their "Leading with Love" Gala on May 7, 2026; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Depar budget
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[3] Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: 1. $500 to the Long Beach Heritage for the 2026 Preservation Awards Celebration; 2. $500 to Community Partners for the 2026 Celebration of the Young Child; 3. $500 to Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic for Children for their 2026 Superheroes Carnival and Resource Fair; 4. $500 to Playmakers for the Third Annual Adaptive Sports Fair; 5. $500 to Temple Israel for the 2026 Make a Difference Day; 6. $500 to Long Beach BLAST for Breakfast BLAST 2026; 7. $1,000 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for the 31st Annual Dine on Pine; 8. $1,000 to the Alamitos Heights Improvement Association for the planning of various community events; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to o budget
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[4] Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an Agreement with the firm Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP, for legal services in the matter entitled Christopher Stuart, et al. vs. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV21452. agreement
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[5] Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026. minutes
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[6] Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 9, 2026 and March 16, 2026. other
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[7] Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Health and Human Services Department; and adopt resolution. resolution
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[12] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a general data use and disclosure agreement (DUDA) between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for a period of 3 years upon execution of the agreement. The agreement may be terminated by cause at the discretion of CDPH. (Citywide) agreement
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[20] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the Long Beach Unified School District for food preparation for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program, in an amount not to exceed $358,150; execute a sponsor/site agreement with the City of Signal Hill; and execute any documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, to accept funds, implement, and administer the 2026 Summer Food Service Program, from June 15, 2026, through August 21, 2026. (Citywide) agreement
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[24] Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Johns Hopkins University (JHU) to accept and expend grant funding for the Love Your Block Program in the amount of $60,000, for the period November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026; and Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $60,000, offset by grant revenue. (District 7) agreement
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[35] Recommendation to request City Manager to work with all appropriate departments including Parks, Recreation and Marine, Community Development, and the Office of Equity, as well as engage with the Parks and Recreation Commission and community stakeholders, to initiate a comprehensive review and renaming process for City-owned parks, facilities, and assets currently honoring Cesar E. Chavez, including Cesar E. Chavez Park in downtown Long Beach; Request City Manager to work with the Office of Equity and community stakeholders to propose revisions to the City's existing resolution recognizing the 31st of March as Cesar Chavez Day, into a new and more expansive resolution promoting a day of celebration in the City that uplifts the broader legacy of economic justice and civil rights of the farmworkers movement, and that recognizes the invaluable role that women leaders have and continue to play in these movements for dignity and justice; request City Attorney to revise this resolution based resolution
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Homelessness
[13] Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-25-595 and award a contract to LeSar Development Consultants, of San Diego, CA, to support the completion of the Homelessness Strategic Plan Update, a data-driven plan that will guide the City's strategic approach in addressing homelessness, in an annual amount of $265,000, authorize a 13 percent contingency in the amount of $34,450, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $299,450, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four 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) contract
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Permitting & Land Use
[21] Recommendation to receive and file the application of Legends Sports, LLC, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1051 Queens Highway. (District 1) other
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[26] Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, review and determine that the proposed Zoning Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and 15311 (Accessory Structures) (CE-25-143); Declare ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA25-002), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Chapters 21.15, 21.32, 21.33, 21.35, 21.45, 21.51, 21.52, and 21.53 of Title 21 (Zoning) related to the definition of mobile food facilities (i.e. mobile food trucks) and their operation on private property to support proposed changes to Title 5 (Regulations of Businesses, Trades and Professions and Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the LBMC, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; ordinance
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[26] Declare ordinance amending Chapters 22.15 and 22.25 of Title 22 (Transitional Zoning Code: Zone in Specified Areas) related to the definition of mobile food facilities (i.e. mobile food trucks) and their operation on private property to support proposed changes to Title 5 (Regulations of Businesses, Trades and Professions and Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the LBMC, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and ordinance
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[26] Adopt resolution supporting a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA25-002) to implement the establishment of new regulations for mobile food facilities in Title 21 (Zoning) to implement proposed changes of Title 5 and Title 8 of the LBMC and authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit LCPA25-002, and associated materials and findings, related to changes to Title 21 of the LBMC to the California Coastal Commission for its review and certification in compliance with the Certified Local Coastal Program. (Citywide) resolution
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[32] Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Section 5.92.030, Section 8.68.160, Section 8.68.170 and adding Division XIII to Chapter 5.92 (Adult Use Cannabis Business and Activities); all relating to the regulation of cannabis special events, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and ordinance
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[32] Adopt resolution setting twelve (12) as the maximum number of cannabis special event permits that may be issued to each cannabis event organizer per year. (Citywide) resolution
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[33] Recommendation to receive and file an update on the proposed Mobile Food Facility Ordinance recommendations; and Declare ordinance amending Title 5 and Title 8 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by repealing and replacing Chapters 5.37, 5.51, 8.40, 8.44, 8.45, and amending 10.24 all relating to mobile food facilities, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) ordinance
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[34] Recommendation to receive and file the Biennial Report on Public Convenience and Necessity Regarding Taxicab Service; determine that the number of authorized Taxicabs is sufficient for the needs of the City of Long Beach; find that Long Beach Yellow Cab Cooperative Inc., is in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the current permit; direct that the period for filing of taxicab applications remains closed; that the Taxi Regulation Modernization Pilot Program cease April 23, 2026, and that a permanent taxi program be implemented; and Declare ordinance amending Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 5.80, all relating to the implementation of a permanent Taxicab Program, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for a final reading. (Citywide) ordinance
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Public Safety
[19] Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PR-25-632 and award contracts to Community Animal Medicine Project, of San Pedro, CA and Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society, of Seal Beach, CA, to provide high-volume spay and neuter veterinary services, in an annual aggregate amount of $245,000, and authorize a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $61,250, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $306,250, 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) contract
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[30] Recommendation to request City Manager, in coordination with City Attorney, City Prosecutor, Police Department, Fire Department, Health and Human Services Department, and Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, to draft and return to the City Council within 90 days with the CORE Strategy (Compassionate Outreach, Response, and Enforcement); The CORE Strategy should serve as a severity-based decision-making framework to address threatening and unsafe behavior, untreated mental illness, severe substance use disorder, and grave medical deterioration in public spaces. The strategy should operationalize all available tools, including: 1. Deploying all voluntary engagement options provided in the December 23, 2025 memo titled Response Strategy for Individuals Displaying Unsafe or Non-Criminal Threatening Behavior; 2. Filing petitions for eligible individuals to the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court; 3. Utilizing applications and referrals under the expan other
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Streets & Infrastructure
[9] Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with INF Associates, LLC, of New York, NY, for the purchase of an E-boost 30 kilowatt (kW) electric vehicle (EV) charging station trailer with two ChargePoint Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. 051123-INA), in a total amount not to exceed $247,637, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide) contract
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[11] Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-25-531 and award a contract to Beam Global, of San Diego, CA, for the purchase of two portable Beam solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) Autonomous Renewals Chargers (ARC), with related equipment and accessories, in a total amount not to exceed $184,756, inclusive of taxes and fees; 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 Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $271,981, offset by grant revenue and Airport operating revenues. (District 5) contract
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[22] Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $270,000, offset by State Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (HSIPL-5108(240); and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $270,000, offset by transfer of State HSIP funds from the Capital Grant Fund, a fund within the Capital Projects Fund Group. (Citywide) budget
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[28] Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Public Works and the Mobility Officer, Community Development, and other relevant departments to investigate modernized parking systems in Downtown Long Beach and report back in 60 days, including: • Use of valet parking and pre-reserved spots in public City Place Lots for entertainment venues; and • Use of high-density parking lift systems on surface parking lots, both private and public. other
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[29] Recommendation to request City Manager to provide a presentation to City Council within 30 days on the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project, including an overview of the project, the causes of construction delays, the anticipated timeline for completion, and any lessons learned to help prevent similar delays in future City infrastructure projects. other
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[31] Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7216 and award contracts to Addison-Miller, Inc., of Orange, CA, Bitech Construction Co., Inc., of Buena Park, CA, and EBS General Engineering, Inc., of Corona, CA, for as-needed curb ramp and related improvements, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-114 and find the project exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Categorical Exemption, Section 15301(Existing Facilities), and Section 15302 (Replace or Reconstruction). (Citywide) contract
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