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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 5:05 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks- Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Uranga
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, City Clerk Bureau Manager, Matthew Bunma, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Zachary Pollock vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $155,000; and in the matter of Raeann Vengoechea vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $375,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 9. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
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1. 25-54373 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the following:
1. Black Employees Association of Long Beach, in support of the Black History Month Celebration, in the amount of $500; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
2. 25-54374 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $500 to Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership in support of Long Beach Gives for the Long Beach Gives campaign;
2. $1,500 to the Temple Israel for Make a Difference Day; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
3. 25-54357 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
4. 25-54358 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
5. 25-54304 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM-24-408 and award a contract to City Fabrick, of Long Beach, CA, to develop an Urban Forest Master Plan for the City of Long Beach, in an annual amount of $247,100, authorize a contingency in the amount of $2,900, for a total annual amount not to exceed $250,000, 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 Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
6. 25-54442 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute two contracts, and any necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments (including the option to the term) between the Long Beach Unified School District
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of Los Angeles County and the Long Beach Fire Department, for the Junior Lifeguard Summer Program, including preparation class staffing hours in the amount of $35,260 and apparel costs in the amount of $1,500 for 50 scholarship recipients for a period estimated to begin June 1, 2025 through August 31, 2029 at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Fire Department by $36,760, offset by Long Beach Unified School District revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
7. 25-54293 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37113 with American Landscape, Inc., of Canoga Park, CA, for providing all materials, labor and equipment for the purchase and installation of irrigation controllers, to increase the annual contract amount by $63,571, inclusive of a 10 percent contingency, for a revised total annual amount not to exceed $383,071. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
8. 25-54231 Recommendation to accept Notice of Exemption CE-18-156, prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, a California limited liability company and property owner at 1320 Atlantic Avenue, for public sidewalk widening purposes. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
9. 25-54296 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36554 with Bitech Construction, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for providing construction work on the Davenport Park Phase II Park Expansion Project, to increase the contingency amount by $85,848, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $6,642,888. (District 8)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
BLACK EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Amanda Hall, Deputy Director, Financial Management, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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ACS PET ADOPTION
May Villanueva, Administrative Analyst, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING
10. 25-54297 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Bixby Knolls 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 Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association for a one- year term. (Districts 5, 8)
Enactment No: RES-25-0029
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0029. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Manager, Economic Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
11. 25-54298 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation, including the petition, into the record, conclude the public hearing, and request City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Long Beach Municipal Code, to expand Preferential Parking District “U” as recommended by the City Traffic Engineer. (District 4)
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Joshua Hickman, Deputy Director, Public Works, spoke.
Keith Hoey, City Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
12. 25-54299 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation, including the petition, into the record, conclude the public hearing, and request City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Long Beach Municipal Code, to expand Preferential Parking District “Z” as recommended by the City Traffic Engineer. (District 4)
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Keith Hoey, City Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Lambertus spoke.
David Freeman spoke.
Lara Foy spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
13. 25-54371 Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments for Non-
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Charter Commissions.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
14. 25-54372 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Economic Development Department and other key city departments to establish a new citywide Small Business Rebound initiative to develop and expand innovative strategies that help recruit, retain, and reinforce local small businesses, include recommendations in the FY 26 budget development process to support these strategies, and refer to the Economic Development and Opportunity Committee for input and discussion.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
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Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Celeste Wilson spoke.
Alex Cherin spoke.
15. 25-54300 Recommendation to adopt and submit to State Lands Commission the Long Beach Unit Annual Plan (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) and Program Plan (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030) and find the action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act as set forth in the discussion herein. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Dave Shukla spoke.
16. 25-54301 Recommendation to approve the first Fiscal Year 2025 designation of one-time District Priority Funds for City Council District infrastructure projects and existing programs; and
Approve related budget appropriation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025 in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
17. 25-54305 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36531 with Kleinfelder, Inc., of San Diego, CA, for providing engineering consulting services for the 2nd Street Bridge over Marine Stadium Rehabilitation Project, to increase the contract amount by $1,042,844, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,593,035;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,239,420, offset by Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds from the California Department of Transportation (BHLS-5108(197)); and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Department of Public Works Department by $1,239,420, offset by transfer of Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Deputy Director, Public Works, spoke.
Keith Hoey, City Engineer, Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Dave Shukla spoke.
18. 25-54226 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Public Works Department regarding local flood management and storm preparation and response. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Thrash-
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Saro, Uranga
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Deputy Director, Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Keith Hoey, City Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Keith Hoey, City Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Keith Hoey, City Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Michael Sharon spoke.
Ryan Wolfe spoke.
Sierra Wolfe spoke.
Solene Wolfe spoke.
Laura Mozo spoke.
ORDINANCE
19. 25-54294 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to
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execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with DocuPet Corp, of East Syracuse, NY, for providing pet licensing services, 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
Enactment No: RES-25-0030
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0030. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
25-54295 Declare Proposition “L” ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading, which pursuant to Section 1806 of the City Charter, makes findings and determines regarding contracting of licensing services. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, 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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation & Marine, spoke.
Melanie Wagner, Animal Care Services Manager, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation & Marine, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation & Marine, spoke.
20. 25-54047 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
NEW BUSINESS
21. 25-54395 Recommendation to request a report to City Council at the March 4th City Council meeting on the status of the Rescue 2 Peak Load Staffing program and funding options for City Council to consider to extend and enhance the pilot for both FY 25 and in future budget years.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Dave Shukla spoke.
Lordes Dixon spoke.
Dawning Days spoke.
Palestine spoke.
Maria spoke.
There was one Online Public Comment received and no non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Alan Goldstein.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carl A. Ballton; and made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:24 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Alan Goldstein and Carl A.
Ballton.
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