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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 AND MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:07 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, Grace Yoon, Deputy 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.
Councilman Supernaw led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 27. 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
1. 25-54487 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson’s travel to
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Sacramento, CA, to participate in the California Big City Mayors Legislative Advocacy Delegation on February 10, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54519 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,050, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $250 to the Friends of Belmont Shore for the Belmont Shore Historic Plaque Program;
2. $300 to the Sisters Cities of Long Beach for the 2nd Annual Sister Cities of Long Beach Lunar New Year Festival;
3. $500 to the Black Employees Association of Long Beach for the Black History Month Celebration; and
Decrease appropriation 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 Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54463 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, 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. Peer Education Community Center, in support of AOC7’s 11th Annual Literacy Fair, in the amount of $1,000;
2. Purpose Centered Coaching and Consulting, in support of Women’s History Month event, in the amount of $1,000; and
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Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54483 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500, offset by Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to Florence Bixby PTA in support of their effort to provide bilingual literacy support to Bixby students and families;
2. $500 to Long Beach Blues Society in support of Browning High School’s student Lunch with a Loved One event;
3. $500 to the Friends of Long Beach Firefighters in support of the Cars & Clippers event;
4. $2,000 to Long Beach Little League in support of their Girls with Game Initiative; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54493 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,400, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $1,000 to Hear For The Music for Long Beach Cares: A Night of Live Music
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Benefitting Fire Relief and Recovery on March 29th, 2025; • $1,000 to the Speak UP Empowerment Foundation for the 9th Annual Ms.
Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 19, 2025;
• $300 to the Salvation Army of Long Beach for their Red Shield Day on March 29, 2025;
• $2,100 to Heather Cerny of Long Junior Roller Derby for Team Helmets; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,400, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54495 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,072 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to contribute to:
• $300 to Black Employees Association of Long Beach to support their Black History Month Celebration on February 18, 2025;
• $122 to Holiness Outreach Ministry Etc. (HOME) to support the Central Neighborhood Advisory Committee (CNAC) on the second Wednesday of every month;
• $500 to California Youth Empowerment Services to support Long Beach Hoops After Dark Program;
• $500 to Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership to support their campaign; • $300 to Khmer Alumni Association to support their Khmer Community Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025;
• $350 to Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. to support their Ms.
Single Mom Empowerment Forum on Saturday, April 19, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,072 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54457 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $85,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Walter McCimmon, Jr. v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV00187.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54452 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) $6,090 and also 2) separate authority to pay $74,530 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Eliseo Chavarria.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54454 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) $23,345 and also 2) separate authority to pay $54,230 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Jessica Delosh- Robison.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
10. 25-54455 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 $59,110 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Rodolfo Gonzales.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54450 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) $92,582.50 and also 2) separate authority to pay $8,797.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Adriana Jaurigui.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54456 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 $50,170 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Shannon Phillips.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
13. 25-54462 Recommendation to receive and file Proposition H Audit Report for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2024.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
14. 25-54467 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, February 11, 2025 and Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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. 25-54492 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between February 10, 2025 and February 24, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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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16. 25-54465 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Library, Arts and Culture Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-25-0031
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0031 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. 25-54464 Recommendation to receive and approve Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
18. 25-54421 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35528 with A & A Towing Inc., Contract No. 35522 with Supreme Towing Service, Inc., DBA City Tow Service, of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 35533 with Seventh Street Garage Inc., of Wilmington, CA, for providing as-needed vehicle towing services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $307,775, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $30,778, for a revised total aggregate contract amount not to exceed $2,275,793, and extend the terms of the contracts for a period of one year, to April 30, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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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Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
19. 25-54422 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc., of Reno, NV, for the purchase and delivery of one BeachTech BT3000, one BeachTech BT5500, and two BeachTech BT2000 all-terrain beach cleaners, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments, in a total amount not to exceed $457,269, inclusive of taxes and fees, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0032
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0032 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. 25-54420 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Knox Associates, Inc., dba the Knox Company, of Phoenix, AZ, for providing Knox Keysecure parts, equipment, installation services and a 5-year cloud software license for the Long Beach Fire Department’s fire apparatus, in an amount of $225,130, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $22,513, for a total contract amount not to exceed $247,643, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0033
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0033 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
21. 25-54423 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Salary Resolution (RES-24-0127) to add, delete, and modify position titles, add clarifying language and align the professional and executive salary ranges with minimum wage and negotiated increases. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0034
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0034 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
22. 25-54441 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedules effective September 21, 2024, October 5, 2024, December 14, 2024, December 28, 2024, and February 8, 2025. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0035
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0035 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
23. 25-54439 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Circle K Stores Incorporated, dba Circle K for a person to person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 6401 East Pacific Coast
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Highway, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
24. 25-54424 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with the California Office of Emergency Services, to accept and expend grant funding for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program, in the amount of $55,680, for the period of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026; and, increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $55,680, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
25. 25-54426 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 Police Department, to coordinate public safety efforts and maximize cooperation among law enforcement agencies to combat illegal street racing activity, for three two-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
26. 25-54427 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35198 with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA, and Contract No. 35199 with Bitech Construction Company, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for providing as-needed concrete repairs and related improvements, to extend the term of the contracts to September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
27. 25-54428 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 23214 with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, formerly TriTech Software Systems, of Lake Mary, FL, to provide software support services for Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and the Fire Department Records Management Systems (RMS), to increase the contract amount by $22,311, for a revised annual contract amount of $468,531, for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods with a maximum increase of 7 percent annually, for a total contract amount of $4,763,732, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
NATIONAL PROCUREMENT MONTH
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Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Michelle Wilson, Purchasing Agent, Financial Management, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
RECOGNIZING LONG BEACH FIRST RESPONDERS TO REGIONAL WILDFIRES
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communication, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Luis Valdez, Disaster Preparedness Officer, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communication, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Johnathan Garcia, Program Specialist, City Manager Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING
28. 25-54446 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment with dancing to Bite Catering Couture, DBA Bite Catering Couture, at 440 Elm Avenue. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Duggan
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Vijay Goel spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Vijay Goel spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Cindi Milrad spoke.
Sue Baker spoke.
Maya spoke.
Erik Mesa spoke.
Luis Duenas spoke.
Penny Morris spoke.
Melanie Andrews spoke; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA
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29. 25-54498 Recommendation to request City Manager, Community Development Department, and Health Department to partner with LACAHSA and LA County in developing a shallow subsidy program for vulnerable seniors and expanding the city’s First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program, include recommendations in the City’s ongoing budget development process to ensure support for these housing first strategies, and refer to the Housing and Public Health Committee for input and discussion.
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Maya spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Sheyla Diaz spoke.
Nazir Abuyounes spoke.
Michael spoke.
Pali spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
30. 25-54497 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), Chapter 16.43, to increase the fines for violations of the Airport Noise Compatibility Ordinance and to update outdated references.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Cynthia Gudry spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
31. 25-54429 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37126 with The Alpha & Omega Group Security Services, Inc., of Inglewood, CA, for providing security guard services, to increase the annual contract amount by $1,700,000 for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $3,860,000, and extend the contract to September 30, 2025. (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: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Supernaw
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
32. 25-54434 Recommendation to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) Year-End Budget Performance Report and increase appropriations in several funds across several departments for various purposes to reflect final expenditures. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation, as amended, to identify funding and report back in two weeks with recommendations on how to fund the Rescue 2 Peak Load Unit. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Rebecca Bernstorff, Budget Performance Manager, Financial Management, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
33. 25-54500 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Long Beach Fire Department regarding the Rescue 2 Peak Load unit staffing program and funding options for the City Council to consider to extend and enhance the pilot for both FY 25 and future budget years. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 6)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation, as amended, to refer to the Budget Oversight Committee to consider restoring the structural funding for the Rescue 2 Peak Load Unit in the FY 26 budget process. 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
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Philip Hanlen spoke.
Gabriel Avila spoke.
Tim Isaacson spoke.
Matthew Wu spoke.
Brian Vanderwal spoke.
Cory Barnett spoke.
Ryan Sweeney spoke.
Daniel Wu spoke.
Catherine Blanter spoke.
Seward Khem spoke.
Richard Crawford spoke.
Charles Hakopian spoke.
Lamont Nguyen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
34. 25-54430 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Mr. William Kift for a limited duration to work in the Police Department.
Enactment No: RES-25-0036
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0036. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Supernaw
35. 25-54431 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to increase appropriations and amend Contract No. 36569 with LAZ Karp Associates, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company, for airport parking operations and management services, to increase the contract amount by $1,432,671 for the current two-year term ending April 30, 2025; authorize an annual contract amount of $2,466,908 for each renewal option plus an annual 5 percent contingency in the amount of $123,345, for a revised contract amount not
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to exceed $13,248,522; and increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $1,472,250, offset by Airport operating revenue. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
36. 25-54432 Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption Number 24-056 prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Industrial Design Research, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, for providing beach lifeguard towers, in a total amount of $1,627,618, authorize an 8 percent contingency in the amount of $130,209, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,757,827 for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 2, 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0037
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0037. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
ORDINANCE
37. 25-54295 Recommendation to declare Proposition “L” ordinance which pursuant to Section
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1806 of the City Charter, makes findings and determines regarding contracting of pet licensing services, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-25-0002
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-25-0002. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
NEW BUSINESS
38. 25-54563 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7265 and award a contract to Environmental Construction Group, Inc. of Signal Hill, CA, for the Queen Mary Village Demolition Project, in the amount of $1,172,231, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $234,446, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,406,677; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sean Hearns spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
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Lourdes Dixon spoke.
Ronnie Barnes spoke.
There was one Online Public Comment received and two non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Yesenia Hernandez.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:40 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting in memory of Yesenia Hernandez.
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