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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 5:25 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, Matthew Bunma, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 20, except for Items 18 and 19. 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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1. 25-54282 Recommendation to restate the recommendation approved by City Council on January 21, 2025, to correct the name of the recipient receiving a $2,000 donation from the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds. This recommendation will correct the receiving organization’s name from It’s a Drag to Give to One Step Away.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 25-54289 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 27, 2025 and February 3, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
3. 25-54285 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk, for the use of 19 Vote Center Facility Drop Boxes at various City facilities for a period of five years. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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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4. 25-54211 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Revocable Permit granting the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach permission to occupy and use certain areas for parking and hospitality during the staging of the 2025 Grand Prix of Long Beach. (District 1)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
5. 25-54212 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, the Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path, as needed in connection with the 2025 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and race activity, between February 20, 2025, and May 4, 2025. (District 1)
Enactment No: RES-25-0025
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0025 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. 25-54213 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 26174 with Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation, a California non-profit corporation, for management of the City’s art collection, to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2025, in the amount of $425,550 at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
7. 25-54245 Recommendation to authorize City Prosecutor to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any amendments, to accept and expend grant funding awarded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) Site-based Program – Grant No. 15PBJA-24-GG-04454-COAP, in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000, for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor Department by $1,300,000, offset by grant revenue from United States Department of Justice. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
8. 25-54290 Recommendation to adopt resolution designating and authorizing City Manager and City Prosecutor to execute applications, agreements, and other documents including amendments, to accept and expend funding from the California Department of Justice’s Tobacco Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $854,118, for the FY 25 through FY 27 period; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor Department by $854,118, offset by grant revenue from the California Department of Justice. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0026
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0026 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
9. 25-54215 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $229,500 for the Adverse Weather Shelter Program for the period of December 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $229,500, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 25-54216 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Affiliation Agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with Grand Canyon University, for student field placement, internship and preceptorship with the Health and Human Services Department for the estimated period of January 6, 2025, through January 1, 2030. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
11. 25-54217 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37093 with Taxi Productions, Inc., dba KJLH Radio, of Inglewood, CA, for providing commercial broadcasting services engaging the Black community for the Statewide Public Awareness
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Campaign, to increase the annual contract amount by $25,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $100,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
12. 25-54218 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35925 with Performance Abatement Services, Inc., of Anaheim, CA; Contract No. 35928 with Vizion’s West, Inc., of Menifee, CA; and Contract No. 35941 with Watson Painting Corporation of Riverside, CA, for providing lead-based paint removal and mitigation services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $701,000, for a revised aggregate contract amount not to exceed $4,493,000, and extend the terms of the contracts to November 30, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 25-54219 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all documents, subcontracts, or subsequent amendments, with vector and mosquito control agencies of Southern California to provide mutual support in the event of a natural or man-made event or emergency. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
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Absent: 0 None
14. 25-54220 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Affiliation Agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with North-West College, Glendale, for student field placement, internship, and preceptorship with the Health and Human Services Department. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 25-54223 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-23-349 and award contracts to 34 Strong Inc., of Elk Grove, CA, a)plan coaching LLC, of San Francisco, CA, Aguiar Professional Training LLC., of Ontario, CA, Apex Performance Strategies, of Solana Beach, CA, Enlighteneering Inc., of Duncan, OK, LIVE & FAITH Consulting dba L&F Project, of Manhattan Beach, CA, MK Circle Enterprises LLC, of Long Beach, CA, and Right Management Inc., of Milwaukee, WI, for providing employee coaching services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, 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)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
16. 25-54224 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-23-358 and award contracts to Alliance Resource Consulting, of La Palma, CA, Baker Tilly US, of Chicago, IL, Cooperative Personnel Services, of Sacramento, CA, Peckham & McKenney, of Roseville, CA, Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, Tri Star Gov Solutions LLC, of Columbia, TN, and WBCP Inc., of Rogue River, OR, for providing recruitment services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000,
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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 these contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 25-54225 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023- 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Long Beach Management Association (LBMA) and Unrepresented Management (Non-Sworn) Employee Terms. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0027
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0027 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. 25-54229 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35816, with Galls LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering of as-needed police equipment, supplies, and accessories, to extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Los Angeles contract is in effect. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Julissa Jose-Murray, Chief of Business Operations, Police Department, spoke.
19. 25-54230 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35815 with Galls LLC, of Cerritos, CA, for furnishing and delivering police uniforms and accessories, to extend the term of the contract to February 28, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Los Angeles contract is in effect. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
Michael Gearin spoke.
20. 25-54232 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36098 with RD Systems, Inc., of Tustin, CA, and Contract No. 36102 with DG Investment Intermediate Holdings (formerly Convergint Technologies, LLC), of Orange, CA, for providing security access control system hardware, software, supplies, installation, integration, monitoring, and maintenance services, to increase the annual aggregate contract amount by $600,000, for a revised annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $1,400,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
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LBRA CREATIVE ECONOMY GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE
Griselda Suarez, Executive Director, Arts Council for Long Beach, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING
21. 25-54047 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, review and determine that the proposed Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) amendments and Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21166, 15162, 15163 and 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines;
Declare ordinance adopting Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA24-003) and the proposed findings related thereto, to amend Chapter 21.67 of the Zoning Regulations to expand the existing Inclusionary Housing Ordinance applicability beyond the Downtown Plan (PD-30) and Mid-Town Specific Plan (SP-1) submarkets and apply the ordinance citywide, including sites within the coastal zone; change the affordability requirements for Inclusionary Housing units; and implement other changes to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, review and determine that the proposed Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) amendments and Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21166, 15162, 15163 and 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines; that City Council would approve the alternative compliance changes; report back after the first year for implementation; and the Inclusionary Requirement High Resource Submarket Area is moved to 12% with a majority of Very-Low Income Level. 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
25-54284 Adopt resolution directing City Manager, or designee, to submit the Local Coastal
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Program Amendment (LCPA24-003) and associated materials and findings related to changes to Title 21 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for its review and certification in compliance with the Certified Local Coastal Program. (Citywide)
This Resolution was received and filed.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Stephanie Harper, Development Project Manager, Community Develoment, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Spencer Thomas spoke.
Kimberly Lim spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Leakhena Ou spoke.
Kyshia Hearns spoke.
Lilia O. spoke.
Diana Norman spoke.
Karina Mendoza spoke.
Alex spoke.
MC spoke.
Erik Mesa spoke.
Carina V. spoke.
Rachel DeShong spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
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Guillermina Cruz spoke.
James Suazo spoke.
Jane spoke.
Ivan Garcia spoke.
Rathana So spoke.
Luz spoke.
Maria Lopez spoke.
Cass spoke.
Edith Gonzalez spoke.
Jose Rey spoke.
Meghan spoke.
Ahuitz (Aweetz) spoke.
Audrena Redmond spoke.
Housing 4 A spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
22. 25-54214 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to Z Golf Food & Beverage Services LLC, DBA The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Wedding. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Supernaw
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 9:17 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 9:29 PM.
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Melanie Andrews spoke; and submitted a handout.
Marianne Drummond spoke.
Cindi Milrad spoke.
Michael Gearin spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
23. 25-54286 Recommendation to request City Manager to explore and pursue strategies to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles for private and city-owned refuse trucks, including identifying public funding opportunities, assessing the fiscal impacts of the city’s fleet transition, planning for proactive fleet turnover depending on technology availability, clarifying the applicability of the City’s Zero-Emission Vehicle and Infrastructure Policy, incentivizing the creation of good jobs through city procurement, and preparing for the long-term development of the necessary charging infrastructure. Report back to the City Council in 90 days on the progress of these efforts.
Request City Attorney to draft resolution indicating the city’s policy position towards prioritizing future exclusive franchise agreements with waste haulers that commit to a 100% zero-emission refuse fleet by 2032.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, 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.
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Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Tommy Faaram spoke.
Jojo Del Real spoke.
Paula Vargas spoke.
Cristhian Tapia spoke.
Fernando Gayton spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
24. 25-54287 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft resolution supporting South Coast Air Quality Management (SCAQMD) Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121 related to the emissions of NOx and other toxic fumes.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Pete Marsh spoke.
25. 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
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expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and,
Authorize 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)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Elizabeth Weithers, Housing Operations Office; Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Dave Shukla spoke.
26. 25-54274 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on Long Beach’s compliance with State Housing Element Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirements by honoring allowable development under applicable General Plan designations without requiring rezoning of the site, pursuant to the California Housing Crisis Act of 2019. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advance Planning Officer, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
27. 25-54221 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including
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to the award amount or terms, with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, to accept and expend Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) grant funding in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for Mental Health prevention, for the approximate period of January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with the option to extend for three additional two-year periods if additional funds become available, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,500,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, that the item be withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
28. 25-54222 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to return advance payment grant funding to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $5,616,752 for the Modular Non-Congregate Shelter Project for interim housing for persons experiencing homelessness, originally awarded under the State of California’s Homekey Program. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
29. 25-54227 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7230 and award a contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc. of Gardena, CA for the construction of the Main Health Critical Facility Improvements Project, in the amount of $5,760,870, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $1,152,174, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,913,044; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 4)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-25-0001
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-25-0001. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
NEW BUSINESS
31. 25-54364 Recommendation to request City Manager to include the Pan-African Flag in the City’s Special Flags list under Administrative Regulation 8-18, ensuring its annual display at the Long Beach Civic Plaza throughout February in recognition of Black History Month.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Deborah Hill spoke.
Oba Totton spoke.
Leon Wood spoke.
Erik Miller spoke.
Greg Johnson spoke.
Tasha Hunter spoke.
32. 25-54359 Recommendation to adopt resolution of the City Council of the City of Long Beach to amend and restate Resolution No. RES-19-0111 to denounce Georgia’s Living
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Infants Fairness and Equality (Life) Act (HB 481) and Alabama’s HB 314, immediately suspend official travel to Georgia, Alabama and any other state which adopts similar heartbeat legislation until such time as the new law is revoked, amended or struck down and clarifying that City Manager and approved Hiring Authorities can allow travel if there is a critical city operational need and removing financial sanctions.
Enactment No: RES-25-0028
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0028. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dave Shukla spoke.
Velma spoke.
There were two Online Public Comments received and two non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Saro requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Meleselia Lila Brown and Bennie Lee Robinson.
Vice Mayor Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Armando Vasquez Ramos.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jacob Durham and Donald Schoup; and made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
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Vice Mayor Uranga made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Meleselia Lila Brown, Bennie Lee Robinson, Armando Vasquez Ramos, Jacob Durham and Donald Schoup.
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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.