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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 5:12 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant 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.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash- Ntuk, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 22, except for Item 13. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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Dana Nickerson spoke.
Gregory Hayes spoke.
Audrena Redmond spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
1. 25-54202 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson’s travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Winter Meeting on January 17-19, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
2. 25-54184 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,050, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of:
• $500 to The Little Lion Foundation in support of their Community Cat Project;
• $550 to the California Conference for Equality and Justice in support of their Roots of Justice event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,050, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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3. 25-54203 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to the United Cambodian Community for the Third Annual Cambodian Restaurant Week from May 18th through May 25th, 2025;
• $1,000 to Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc for their Pride Board Installation and Fundraiser on January 25th, 2025;
• $1,000 to the Art Theatre Long Beach Inc. for their Annual Red Carpet Awards and Gala Fundraiser on March 2nd, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
4. 25-54204 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,800, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of:
• $300 to Friends of Long Beach Dairy and Creamery Landmark to support Long Beach Christmas’s ‘A Long Beach Christmas Event’ on December 22, 2024;
• $500 to the African American Cultural Center, Long Beach to support their Kwanzaa Celebration on December 30, 2024;
• $1,000 to Leadership Long Beach to support their 16th Annual MLK Day of Service on January 20, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,800, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
5. 25-54210 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with appropriate staff to identify a Council District 8 field office location and return to City Council with a short-term lease option to utilize the one-time funding of $50,000, allocated in the City’s FY 25 Budget for Council District Field Office support.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
6. 25-54177 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $85,622.50 and also 2) separate authority to pay $27,695, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Alex Angotti.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
7. 25-54178 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulation with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $68,440, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Brogan Healy.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
8. 25-54179 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $90,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Amber Heads, et al. v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV17345.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
9. 25-54181 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, January 14 and January 21, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
10. 25-54183 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 13, 2025 and January 27, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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11. 25-54185 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Manager Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-25-0014
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0014 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
12. 25-54166 Recommendation to request City Attorney to amend Resolution No. RES-19-0111 to clarify that City Manager and all approved Hiring Authorities can authorize a critical needs exemption to travel to banned states, if they determine there is a critical City operational need, and to remove language referring to financial sanctions on Georgia. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
13. 24-55998 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $250,000 awarded by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) through the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Housing Infill on Public and Private Lands (HIPP);
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to accept and utilize these funds for eligible activities; and
Increase appropriations in the Development Services Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $250,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0015
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to update the name of the housing program to Housing Infill on Public and Private Lands and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0015. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
14. 25-54148 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including any amendment to increase the initial grant term or initial award amount, with the James Irvine Foundation, processed through Amalgamated Foundation to accept and expend grant funding in an initial amount of up to $500,000, to support capacity-building efforts to better serve and connect older workers, transgender/gender non-conforming, and Black workers to Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded career development services, for an initial two-year period upon execution of contract. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
15. 25-54149 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Bound Tree Medical, LLC of Dublin, OH, for furnishing and delivering emergency medical supplies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative d/b/a
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BuyBoard (BuyBoard), in an annual amount of $400,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $60,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $460,000, until the BuyBoard Contract No. 704-23 expires on May 31, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the BuyBoard contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0016
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0016 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
16. 25-54150 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36934 with Life-Assist, Inc. of Rancho Cordova, CA, for furnishing and delivering emergency medical supplies, to increase the annual contract amount by $100,000, for a revised annual amount of $400,000, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $60,000, for a revised total annual amount not to exceed $460,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
17. 25-54151 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Western Extrication Specialist, Inc., of Simi Valley, CA, for providing Holmatro electric-hydraulic extrication tools and maintenance, in an amount of $650,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $97,500, for a total amount not to exceed $747,500 for the first year of the contract, and, for subsequent years, in an annual amount of $200,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $30,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $230,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for three
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additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0017
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0017 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
18. 25-54152 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Community Partners, of Los Angeles, CA, as the fiscal agent for the Mayors Fund for Long Beach, of Long Beach, CA, to expand the efforts of the Early Childhood Education Enrollment Hub Program, aligning with the requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services contract, in a total amount not to exceed $308,626, for a period of eight months, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0018
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0018 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
19. 25-54153 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) Employee Terms.
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Enactment No: RES-25-0019
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0019 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
20. 25-54155 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bushfire Kitchen LB, LLC, dba Bushfire Kitchen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4610 Pacific Coast Highway, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
21. 25-54159 Recommendation to accept the Notice of Determination Number 2019100514 prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Duke Realty Orange L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, property owner at 2851 Orange Avenue, for the installation and maintenance of public utilities. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
22. 25-54156 Recommendation to accept Notice of Exemption Number SE20-811 prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Mercy Housing California 95, L.P., a California limited partnership, property owner at 941 East Pacific Coast Highway, for the installation and maintenance of public utilities. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
HEARING
23. 25-54160 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Fourth Street 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 Fourth Street Business Improvement Association for a one- year term. (District 2)
Enactment No: RES-25-0020
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 0 None
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Manager, Economic Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
24. 25-54161 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; and, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for a one-year term. (Districts 1, 2, 4, 5)
Enactment No: RES-25-0021
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Manager, Economic Development, spoke.
Joseph Demetrius Lyles spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Miriel BeReal spoke.
Kelvin Anderson spoke.
Gregory Hayes spoke.
Denise Olivera spoke.
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Glenn Lassiter spoke.
Cathy Snuggs spoke.
Marquise Anderson spoke.
Dori Chandler spoke.
Kate Sachnoff spoke.
Caprice McDonald spoke.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
25. 25-54180 Recommendation to request City Auditor conduct an audit of the Tidelands Fund Group; and
Request City Manager return to City Council during the Year-End Budget Review, or Mid-Year Budget Adjustment, with a $200,000 allocation from the Tidelands Fund Group to the City Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Tidelands Fund Group.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation, as amended, to forward the $200,000 allocation from the Tidelands Fund Group to the Budget Oversight Committee to go through the standard budget process; and request City Auditor to move forward with the audit if the budget and time allow, even if the $200,000 is not allocated. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Charlotte Hart spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Alvin Chu, Assistant City Auditor, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
26. 25-54162 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the development of the City’s Strategic Roadmap in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Jorge Godinez, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Lloyd Fox spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Jorge Godinez, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
27. 25-54164 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ PW24-459 and award a contract to John L. Hunter & Associates, of Buena Park, CA, for providing as- needed Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System National Pollutant Discharge
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Elimination System permit professional compliance and support services, in a total amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
28. 25-54165 Recommendation to 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 financing the purchase and delivery of refuse and recycling containers, under Contract No. 34856 with Rehrig Pacific Company, a Delaware corporation, payable over a ten-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed and any necessary documents, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
29. 25-54206 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Epiq Ediscovery Solutions Inc, of Dallas, TX, for providing noticing and call center services, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Enactment No: RES-25-0022
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor
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Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-0022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
25-54207 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Experian plc, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing credit monitoring services, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0023
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0023. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
ORDINANCE
30. 25-54186 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending and restating Chapter 5.77 of the Long Beach Municipal Code relating to short-term rentals, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for a final reading; and
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 0 None
25-54187 Adopt resolution directing City Manager, or designee, to submit the ordinance amendment and associated materials and findings to the California Coastal Commission for review and a finding of conformance with the City’s Certified Coastal Program. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0024
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Scott Baldwin, Administrative Analyst, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Steve Askin spoke.
Noah Suarez Sikes spoke.
Marcella Slate spoke.
Melissa Rakiey spoke.
Ellen Geffner spoke.
Sara Geissler spoke.
Andy Oliver spoke.
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Christina Nigrelli spoke.
Phuong Bui spoke.
Celeste Kieth spoke.
Anthony Theisen spoke.
Nisha Silva spoke.
Steve Workins spoke.
John Gazdiki spoke.
Denish Mandalia spoke.
Tony Swager spoke.
Darby spoke.
Cameron Hildreth spoke.
Tamara Goodard spoke.
Richard Maxson spoke.
Brad Michaels spoke.
Olga Michaels spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
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Scott Baldwin, Administrative Analyst, Community Development, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lourdes N. Dixon spoke.
Ryan Calbreath spoke.
There were fourteen Online Public Comments received and two non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Supernaw requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Harold Omel.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:22 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Harold Omel.
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NOTE:
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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.