CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
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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
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The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and prior to 6:30 PM.
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 15)
1. 25-54545 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the following organizations:
• $2,500 to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association in support of the renovation and creation of a community board room;
• $750 to the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership in support of their Long Beach Gives event;
• $750 to Conservation Corps of Long Beach in support of their Dine on Pine event;
• $500 to the United Cambodian Community in support of the Sankranta event;
• $500 to Lakewood Village Little League in support of their ongoing programming and support their ongoing mission;
• $500 to Uptown Long Beach Youth Baseball in support of their ongoing programming and support their ongoing mission;
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• $500 to Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 25-54592 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to Black Employees Association of Long Beach in support of a Black History Month Celebration at City Hall;
2. $1,000 to WomenShelter of Long Beach in support of their annual Gala;
3. $1,000 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for their 2025 Dine on Pine event;
4. $1,000 to United Cambodian Community to support their Cambodia Town Food Fest;
5. $500 to Long Beach Community College Foundation in support of their adaptive sports event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, Seventh District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 25-54598 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,700, offset by Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to LBC Hero Squad for the Buffum Total Learning Center’s Community Resource Fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,700, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 25-54589 Recommendation to adopt resolution supporting the South Coast Air Quality Management (SCAQMD) Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121 related to the
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emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen and other toxic fumes produced by natural-gas equipment used as household items. (Citywide)
Office or Department: City Attorney
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 25-54547 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between February 24, 2025 and March 3, 2025.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 25-54514 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the Second Amendment to Right-of-Entry Permit No. P- 00440 with KB Home Coastal Inc., for the continued use of a City-owned property located at 5901 Atlantic Avenue as a staging area in connection with the nearby residential development project for one year, with a one-year renewal option at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Economic Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 25-54501 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 South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), processed through the City of Inglewood funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant under AP-38900-22-60-A-6, to accept and expend grant funding in an initial amount of $25,000 to expand non-traditional registered apprenticeship(s) in California upon execution of the contract to March 31, 2026. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Economic Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 25-54513 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Second Amendment to Lease No. 35645 with GCC Long Beach, LLC. (Landlord), for the City of Long Beach’s continued use of 2019 East Wardlow Road as a temporary Fire Station 9 for 12 additional months through
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March 31, 2026. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Economic Development; Fire Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 25-54502 Recommendation to receive and file the attached report, “Surface Elevation Changes in the City of Long Beach, November 2023 through November 2024.” (Citywide)
Office or Department: Energy Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 25-54503 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. for a period of three years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager, unless written notice of non-renewal is given with 180 days by either party. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 25-54504 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Local Initiative Health Authority of Los Angeles County operating as and doing business as L.A. Care Health Plan; Blue Cross of California doing business as Anthem Blue Cross, a California health care service plan; and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, a California health care service plan, to enhance the referral and enrollment of WIC eligible families of the Health Care Plans and receive the WIC services provided, effective as of the Execution Date, for a period of three years with the option to extend for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager, unless written notice of non-renewal is given with 30 days by any party. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 25-54506 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2022- 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Police Officers Association
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(POA) for POA to represent Retired Annuitants and classify them into the Police Investigator – NC classification and to modify two existing Police Investigator – NC classification pay rates. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 25-54508 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Western Flyer Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $400, for use of 80 linear feet of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for mooring on March 21 through 23, 2025. (District 3)
Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 25-54507 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35545 with Great Scott Tree Service, Inc., of Stanton, CA, for providing as-needed tree trimming and removal services, to extend the term of the contract to March 31, 2026. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 25-54509 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to accept and expend grant funding for the Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies, in the amount of $246,000 for the period of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027; and, increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $246,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Police Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
GREATER LA COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT SERVICES
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. GERALDINE STRAMSKI
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PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
16. 25-54517 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,198,263, to support the Cannabis Equity Program, from April 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $1,198,263, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Economic Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 25-54510 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with Health Net of California, Inc. (Health Net) to enter into a fee- for-service agreement in an amount up to $3,107,812 for the CalAIM Community Supports Program, for an operational period up to one year, effective upon full execution of the applicable agreement(s), estimated to begin April 1, 2025, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $3,107,812, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 25-54511 Recommendation to receive and file Munis Contract No. 32301386 with Pro Park, LLC, of Hartford, CT, for providing shuttle transportation services for people experiencing homelessness, in a total contract amount not to exceed $796,170, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed Homelessness and Tuberculosis (TB) emergencies; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Munis Contract No. 32301386 with Pro Park, LLC, of Hartford, CT, for providing shuttle transportation services for people experiencing homelessness, to increase the contract amount by $55,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $851,170, and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 25-54516 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $11,051,738 for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program, for the estimated period of March 2025 – April 2029, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $11,051,738, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 25-54512 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34496 with USA Waste of California, Inc. dba Waste Management, of Long Beach, CA, for providing recyclable collection services, to increase the annual contract amount by $6,877,982, authorize a 20 percent contingency on the full contract in the amount of $2,075,596, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $12,453,578, and update the contract terms to be in alignment with current practices, state requirements, and operational adjustments beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the Refuse/Recycling Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $8,953,578, offset by revenue generated by the proposed rate adjustments for May 1, 2025, and August 1, 2025. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
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21. 25-54659 Recommendation to declare ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach (City) amending the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) by amending and restating Section 2.01.210.B; and repealing Section 1.15.020.A, all relating to municipal elections, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
Office or Department: City Attorney
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City Council.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDER
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – Housing Authority at 4:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
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NOTE:
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If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng pasalitang interpretasyon ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570- 6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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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.