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411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
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 5:10 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
Councilmembers Absent: Ricks-Oddie
Also present: April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, City Clerk Bureau Manager, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 14. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
1. 25-54949 Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section
2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meetings on July 1st, July 8th, and July 15th.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
2. 25-54980 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $13,000, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $1,000 to Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters in support of the St.
Baldrick's Foundation Cars and Clippers fundraising event on March 15, 2025;
• $1,000 New Image Emergency Shelter for their 30th Annual Christmas Store on December 31st, 2024;
• $5,000 to Compound LB for their Food Equity Program for April to December 2025;
• $5,000 to Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra in support of their fundraising efforts to sustain performances, educational outreach, and community programming throughout 2024 and 2025;
• $1,000 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for their annual Trans Day of Visibility Celebration at Bixby Park on March 30, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $13,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
3. 25-54986 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, 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 Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their 37th Annual
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Preservation Awards on May 21, 2025;
2. $500 to Long Beach Forward Inc. in support of Long Beach Forward’s Quinceañera on May 3, 2025;
3. $500 to St. Joseph Catholic Church in support of St. Joseph’s School Fair;
4. $500 LGBTQ Center Long Beach in support of Trans Day of Visibility;
5. $500 Imperial Court Investitures in support of Long Beach based LGBTQ charities; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
4. 25-54959 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending September 30, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
5. 25-54973 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
6. 25-54977 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 31, 2025 and April 7, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
7. 25-54961 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Department of Health and Human Services; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-25-0051
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0051 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
8. 25-54915 Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring a 373-square-foot parcel of City- owned property located at the southwest corner of Orizaba Avenue and 14th Street, encompassing a portion of Assessor Parcel Number 7259-024-902 (Subject Property) as “exempt surplus land”, that is held by the City of Long Beach as defined in Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B); and authorize City Manager, or designee, to take any actions and execute any documents necessary to ensure compliance with the Surplus Land Act and State regulations relating thereto. (District 2)
Enactment No: RES-25-0052
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0052 on the Consent Calendar. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
9. 25-54913 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the Seventh Amendment to Lease No. 23509 with BANCAP Marina Center, Inc., a California corporation (Master Lessee), for a three- year extension for the continued lease, operation, and management of City-owned property at 241-255 North Marina Drive commonly known as Alamitos Bay Marina Center (ABMC). (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
10. 25-54914 Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring a 744-square-foot vacant parcel of City-owned property located at the southwest corner of 11th Street and Belmont Avenue (APN 7254-008-900) as “exempt surplus land” as defined in Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B); and authorize City Manager, or designee, to take any actions and execute any documents necessary to ensure compliance with the Surplus Land Act and State regulations relating thereto. (District 3)
Enactment No: RES-25-0053
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0053 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
11. 25-54916 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with IPS Group, Inc., of San Diego, CA, for furnishing and delivering parking meters and related equipment, supplies, and services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total annual amount not to exceed $750,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on January 15, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-25-0054
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0054 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
12. 25-54917 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36656 with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing routine storm drain maintenance and related services, to increase the annual contract amount by $650,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $130,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,524,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
13. 25-54918 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35552 with International Cybernetics Company, LP d/b/a IMS Infrastructure Management Services, of Largo, FL, for engineering consulting services for updating the City of Long Beach Pavement
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Management Program, utilizing automated condition surveying, to increase the contract amount by $500,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,728,252, and extend the term of the contract to May 29, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
14. 25-54919 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Improvement and Cost Sharing Agreement, and any necessary documents and amendments, with Spinnaker Bay of Long Beach Home Owners Corporation, to accept and expend a financial contribution of $240,541, for pavement rehabilitation work within public right-of-way on Spinnaker Bay Drive; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $240,541, offset by a contribution received from Spinnaker Bay Home Owners Corporation. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ACS PET ADOPTION
Alma Vera-Lima, Superintendent, Animal Care Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
DENIM DAY
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April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Scott Jenson, Commander, Police Department, spoke.
Sharon Wee, Interval House, spoke; and submitted a handout.
Valeria Antione spoke.
Vitu Mok spoke.
Eileen Aguilar spoke.
Melanie Guzman spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR
Councilwoman Saro spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Chanwantha Sam Limon, Chair, Cambodian American Cultural Center, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Sithea San, Chair, Cambodia Town, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maya spoke.
Maria Lopez spoke.
Nikki Majidi spoke; and submitted a handout.
Ashlie Brady spoke.
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Jenn Cohen spoke.
Chryselle Dombrowski spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. 25-54984 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare draft ordinance to amend Chapter 5.92 of the LBMC to authorize cannabis special events, following successful completion of the meet and confer process with impacted labor groups, to include specifically that special event permits should be limited to 12 per year per individual, business entity, business owner, and event organizer or promoter and that said special event permits require an Equity Plan as determined by the Office of Cannabis Oversight and Special Events & Filming; and
Request City Attorney to amend Chapter 8.68 to provide a temporary waiver allowing public cannabis consumption during cannabis special events.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Thrash-Ntuk
No: 1 Duggan
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Valencia Romero, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Valencia Romero, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Valencia Romero, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
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Valencia Romero, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Valencia Romero, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Samantha B. spoke.
John Kindred spoke.
Angela Andrade spoke.
Martha Cota spoke.
Sandra Rodriguez spoke.
Adriana Gonzalez spoke.
Patricia spoke.
Mike Murchison spoke.
Melinda Cotton spoke.
Pam Chotiswatdi spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
16. 25-54987 Recommendation to request City Manager to coordinate with Community Development and Public Works Departments to take necessary actions to provide commemorative and directional signage and execute a street name change on West 28th Street, from Pacific Avenue to Pine Avenue and on East 28th Street from Pine Avenue to the dead-end at the Metro Blue Line to “Jackie Robinson Way”; and
Authorize City Manager to direct Public Works Director to change maps and street signs as necessary and transmit information to all relevant departments. (District 7)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Rebecca Ngo spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
17. 25-54988 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Community Development and Economic Development Department to initiate a process to establish a new vision and update the land use regulations which govern the Long Beach Marina Planned Development District (PD4) for the Alamitos Bay Marina.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Kerr, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
18. 25-54922 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the issuance of the City of Long Beach Marina Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 (Alamitos Bay Marina Project) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $103,000,000, and authorize the execution of related documents, and approve related official actions.
The Series 2025 Revenue Refunding Bonds are solely secured by Marina Fund revenues. (Districts 1, 3)
Enactment No: RES-25-0055
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0055. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke.
Dave Booker spoke.
Patricia spoke.
19. 25-54920 Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Separately Issued Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
20. 25-54921 WITHDRAWN
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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34242 with Plenary Properties Long Beach LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, for continued Civic Center City of Long Beach- directed infrastructure change orders and capital modifications, to increase the contract amount by $2,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $30,508,110. (District 1)
ORDINANCE
21. 25-54771 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 16.43 related to Airport Noise Compatibility, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, 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,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
22. 25-54985 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 10 at Section 10.12.020.A and Section 10.38.020 related to the pilot program for electric scooters on the beach path, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
PUBLIC COMMENT
Edgar C. spoke.
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There were four Online Public Comments and two non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:55 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting.
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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.
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