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Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, 7th District
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:02 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, Tyler Bonanno-Curley, Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Vice Mayor Uranga led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 23. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
1. 24-55990 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
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Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the following:
1. $2,500 to PTA Newcomb Academy in support of their Run Like It’s Recess 5K Run/Walk 1k/Toddler Dash event;
2. $500 to Long Beach Unified School District in support of Millikan High School’s Drone Soccer Team; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
2. 24-55971 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $55,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Joseph Webb.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
3. 24-55970 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 $104,182.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Tyrone Anderson.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
4. 24-55973 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 $106,502.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Brian Vander Wal.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
5. 24-55972 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, December 10, December 12, and December 17, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
6. 24-55996 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 9, 2024 and December 30, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
7. 24-55976 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Community Development Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-25-0001
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0001 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
8. 24-55977 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Financial Management Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-25-0002
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0002 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
9. 24-55978 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Health and Human Services Department – Housing Authority; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-25-0003
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0003 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
10. 24-55979 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Police Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-25-0004
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0004 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
11. 24-55980 Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
12. 24-55961 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, for the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment, and setting the date of hearing for February 4, 2025. (District 2)
Enactment No: RES-25-0005
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0005 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
13. 24-55963 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with AssetWorks Inc., of Wayne, PA, for the purchase of software, hardware, and continued support of the M-5 Fleet Management database, in an annual amount of $250,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $37,500, for a total annual amount not to exceed $287,500, 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
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department, by $287,500, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0006
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0006 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
14. 24-55964 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Multiquip Inc., of Cypress, CA, for the purchase of a Multiquip mobile generator and trailer with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. RFP #020923-MTQ), in a total amount not to exceed $22,207, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0007
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0007 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
15. 24-55966 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Professional Sales and Service LLC., of Salt Lake City, UT, for providing Leader fire ambulance parts and repair services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $150,000, 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
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $150,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue received from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0008
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0008 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
16. 24-55954 Recommendation to authorize the refund of $67,224 to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Immunization Branch related to increasing COVID-19 vaccination services due to overpayment to the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor
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Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
17. 24-55958 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a data use agreement between the City of Long Beach and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Healthcare Safety Network, for a five-year period from the date of execution. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
18. 24-55959 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including the term, with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach Unified School District, for the City Employees Youth Mentoring Program, for a seven-month period estimated to begin January 1, 2025, with the option to extend for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
19. 24-55967 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ AP24-407 and award contracts to CDM Smith, Inc., of Boston, MA; Polytechnique Environmental, Inc., of Bellflower, CA; Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc., of Syracuse, NY;
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and Trifiletti Consulting, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing as-needed environmental and sustainability program support, in an annual amount not to exceed $350,000, 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 subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $50,000, offset by funds available. (Districts 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
20. 24-55968 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any necessary amendments, to enter into a Non- Exclusive Operating Agreement with Turo Inc., for an initial one-year period to provide peer-to-peer vehicle sharing services at the Long Beach Airport, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 4, 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
21. 24-55965 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Noypitz Bar & Grill LLC, dba The Noypitz Bar and Grill, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 7591 Carson Boulevard, 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 4)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
22. 24-55962 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), to establish the continuation of the DMH-Long Beach Police Department Mental Evaluation Team (MET) for co-response to school violence, mental health crises, and critical incidents, for five one-year periods with the initial term from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
23. 24-55960 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $23,613 for the California Advanced Services Fund for Broadband Access grant, for the term January 2025 through January 2027;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $36,498 for the California Advanced Services Fund for Digital Literacy grant, for the term January 2025 through January 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology
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and Innovation Department by $60,111, offset by grant revenue. (Districts 3, 6)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
HEARING
24. 24-55957 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Zaferia Business Association for a one-year term. (Districts 2, 3, 4)
Enactment No: RES-25-0009
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0009. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Manager, Economic Development, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 7:43 PM.
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Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 7:52 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Max spoke.
Pamela Fields spoke.
Audrena Redmond spoke.
Lillian Parker spoke; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA
25. 24-55995 Recommendation to strengthen the Long Beach’s Values Act and reaffirm the City’s commitment to protecting its local diverse immigrant communities by requesting that each separate appointing authority including; the Harbor Department, Utilities Department, City Clerk, Police Oversight, and the elected offices of the City Prosecutor, City Auditor, City Attorney, and Legislative Department to formally commit to the Long Beach Values Act via a letter to the City Council;
Request City Attorney to draft language to integrate the City’s Data Privacy Guidelines into standard contractual language, and to implement formal Data Transfer and Use Agreements for all agreements involving data transfers;
Support City Manager’s authorization of an additional $200,000 for removal defense support via the Long Beach Justice Fund as part of their Fiscal Year 2024 Year End recommendations to the Mayor and City Council;
Request City Manager’s office to develop and amplify informational materials, resources, and community partnerships to help educate community members on their rights and protections; and
Request City Manager’s office and City Attorney to review and determine the feasibility of additional community requests and report back to City Council.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation, as amended, to report back in 6 months; and send formal commitment letters to Long Beach Transit, Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach Unified School District and Long Beach Community College Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Bianca Carrillo spoke.
Edith Gonzalez spoke.
Gaby Hernandez spoke.
Max C. spoke.
Gabriel Perez spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Ana Laura Mendez-Garcia spoke.
Alejandra Lopez spoke.
Laura Mozo spoke.
Bety Hernandez spoke.
Chryselle D. spoke.
Andre Donado spoke.
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Fernando Acevedo spoke.
Khiabeth Sanchez spoke.
Sovanna Pouv spoke.
Denisse Tapin spoke.
Maria Dolores Anguiano spoke.
Angela Andrade spoke.
Erik Garcia spoke.
Veronica V. spoke.
Jacqueline Perez spoke.
Maribel Mireles spoke.
Angelica Murillo spoke.
Omar Cardenas spoke.
Jennifer Chai spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
26. 24-55955 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, for the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for February 4, 2025. (Districts 1, 2, 4, 5)
Enactment No: RES-25-0010
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0010. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Julian Cernuda, Business Development Manager, Economic Development, spoke.
27. 24-55956 Recommendation to receive a presentation to evaluate options for modernizing existing wage rates for Long Beach Airport and Long Beach Convention Center concession workers and request City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 16.60, Payment of Living Wage to Workers at the Airport and the Long Beach Convention Center, based on direction from the City Council. (Districts 1, 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request City Manager and City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending the Long Beach Airport and Convention Center Worker Wage Ordinance (LBMC Chapter 16.60) authorizing the market pay adjustment schedule and all of the additional recommendations outlined under Option #2 (the Moderate Impact Scenario); with one modification clarifying that city staff should work with ASM Global to support any labor agreement discussions to include immediate implementation of wages that approximate or exceed the proposed minimum wage schedule. Under Option 2, the wage schedule would apply to all regular full and part-time concession workers; As a part of the ordinance revisions and that temporary workers hired to provide concession operation through an employment agency, be made eligible for the compensation provision of LBMC 16.60.040 after such workers have accumulated more than 960 hours during a single fiscal year providing concessions. This would be consistent with the city’s general compensation practices with temporary workers. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 1 Uranga
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Andre Donado spoke.
Victor Sanchez spoke.
Irma Ferreria spoke.
Guillermina Cruz spoke.
Abel Alvarez Rosales spoke.
Grecia Lopez-Reyes spoke.
Gabriel Perez spoke.
Gustavo Mamzo spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Chryselle Dombroviski spoke.
Andrea Romero spoke.
David Ventura spoke.
Gary Hytrek spoke.
Juan Munoz spoke.
Aesha Mahmoud spoke.
Nazir Abuyounes spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Marsha Yasuda, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
28. 24-55997 Recommendation to approve the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 and Substantial Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Action Plans for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and,
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other entities, to execute agreements necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
ORDINANCE
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29. 24-55974 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 5.77 relating to short term rentals, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, that the item be withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Atoy Wilson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maria spoke.
Nick spoke.
Mario spoke.
Dale Angelo Dixon spoke.
Lourdes N. Dixon spoke.
There were two Online Public Comments and one non-agenda public comment email received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke on behalf of Councilmember Duggan and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Lita Rasmussen.
Vice Mayor Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Isa Rached.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Nikki Rash.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:27 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Lita Rasmussen, Isa Rached and Nikki Rash.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570- 6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.