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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 5:30 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Allen, Uranga
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Anita Lakhani, Deputy City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Anita Lakhani, Deputy City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Twyla Tatnall Ponton vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $1,950,000; and in the matter of Stephanie Thompson vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $154,750.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 23, except for Item 13. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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1. 25-55120 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson’s travel to Vienna, Austria, to participate in the Global Policy Leadership Academy Vienna Social Housing Field Study on April 6 – 10, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
2. 25-55177 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,250, offset by the Mayor’s Office Youth-Specific Programming Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $1,000 to B Ballers Hoops School LLC for scholarship opportunities for youth summer basketball programming;
• $500 to Long Beach Forward Inc. for continued youth programing and leadership development efforts;
• $750 to 23 Seeds of Greatness for their annual “Empowering Our Youth:
Beyond This Moment Anti-Violence Youth Conference” at Long Beach City College on May 10, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
3. 25-55121 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Mayor Richardson and the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee’s travel to Sacramento, CA, for meetings with state legislative members and agencies on March 27th, 2025.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
4. 25-55119 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,070, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to Long Beach Area Council in support of their Good Scout of the Year Event;
2. $400 to Long Beach Heritage Coalition in support of their 37th Annual Preservation Awards;
3. $2,500 to Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation in support of their annual Cottonwood Awards;
4. $170 to Altrusa International of Long Beach, Inc in support of their writing workshops;
5. $500 to LBC Hero Squad in support of their Sibling Day in Council District 4; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,070, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
5. 25-55118 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $400, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to Long Beach Heritage Coalition, in support of the 37th Annual Preservation Awards, in the amount of $400; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
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Department by $400, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
6. 25-55145 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,650, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $250 to Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for their Earth Day Event on April 13, 2025;
• $1,000 to Rose Park Neighborhood Association for their Annual Summer Picnic on June 22, 2025;
• $500 to Peer Education Community Center to support AOC7 Neighborhood Organization’s 11th Annual Literacy Fair on May 17, 2025; • $1,500 to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), Inc. for Books and Bucket’s 8-Week Summer Youth Academy held at Ben Franklin Classical Middle School;
• $400 to Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for their Art Deco Tour on May 3, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,650, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
7. 25-55173 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the following organizations:
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• $2,000 to Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc in support of their annual Long Beach PRIDE Festival;
• $1,500 to Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association in support of their annual summer concerts;
• $1,000 to the Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association for their annual summer concerts;
• $1,000 to Camp Fire Long Beach for their Centennial Anniversary celebration event;
• $500 to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Long Beach for their improvements and their Preschool’s 40th Anniversary;
• $500 to Los Cerritos Elementary for their Centennial Anniversary celebration event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
8. 25-55115 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 $68,440, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Nikki Alexander.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
9. 25-55117 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 $97,222.50, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Steven Tallosi.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
10. 25-55116 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, April 15 and April 22, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
11. 25-55178 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 14, 2025 and April 28, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
12. 25-55077 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Third Amendment to License Agreement No. 32651 with Signal Hill Petroleum Inc., to extend the term through June 30, 2030, with an option to extend for an additional five years, at the discretion of the City Manager, in connection with allowing continued access over and through City-owned property located at 2nd Street and Shopkeeper Road (Subject Property). (District 3)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
13. 25-55075 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring a 5,281-square-foot vacant parcel of City-owned property located at 1152 East Hill Street, Assessor Parcel Numbers 7210-025-900 and 7210-025-901, as exempt surplus property 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 6)
14. 25-55076 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a new License Agreement and all necessary documents, with Southern California Edison Company (SCE), for the City of Long Beach's continued use of SCE-owned property located to the east of the San Gabriel River, between East Spring and East Willow Streets (Assessor Parcel Number 7235-002-800), which comprises the westerly portion of the El Dorado Nature Center, for a term of five years from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
15. 25-55078 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Sewer Easement deed to be granted to District No. 2 of Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts for sewer purposes on City-owned property located along the Pacific Electric Right of Way at 10th Street between Grand Avenue and Miramar Avenue,
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commonly known as the 10th Street Greenbelt (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 7254- 013-901 and 7254-017-901) (Subject Property);
Accept and expend funding in the amount of $50,000, for the easement disruption of the 10th Street Greenbelt from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District;
Increase appropriation in the Capital Project Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $50,000, offset by funds received from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District;
Accept the Categorical Exemption CE-24-161; and
Accept the Categorical Exemption CE-24-162. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
16. 25-55074 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount or term dates, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Grant Number 22-11302 that supports worker upskilling to improve retention of the existing public health workforce and helps incumbent workers develop their skills to meet future public health demands, increase the total amount of the award to $90,550, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
17. 25-55081 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023 – 2026 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Engineering
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Employees (AEE) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) to comply with Assembly Bill 1484: Temporary Employees represented by a recognized employee organization.
Enactment No: RES-25-0057
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0057 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
18. 25-55080 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023 – 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to add Gas Construction Worker II-III classification as an eligible classification to receive Skill Pay 834.
Enactment No: RES-25-0058
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0058 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
19. 25-55082 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $95,700, for the 2025 Dodgers Dreamteam Program, including the acceptance of funding for park maintenance, umpire fees, in-kind contributions, and two Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinators for youth baseball and softball for the 2025 summer season; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $95,700, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
20. 25-55083 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35392 with BKF Engineers, of Newport Beach, CA, Contract No. 35394 with Ardurra Group, Inc., of Newport Beach, Contract No. 35395 with GHD, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 35396 with Onward Engineering, of Anaheim, CA; Contract No. 35397 with Glenn A. Rick Engineering and Development Company, of Irvine, CA; and Contract No. 35398 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for as-needed consulting services for street design projects, to extend the term of the contracts to March 31, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
21. 25-55084 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36701 with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA, to purchase computer equipment, parts and related products, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $400,000, and extend the term of the contract to May 31, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPS-USA contract is in effect. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
22. 25-55085 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35943 with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless (Verizon), of Annapolis Junction, MD, for mobile devices, cellular broadband services and data service plans, to increase the contract amount by $350,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000, and extend the term of the contract to August 11, 2029, with the option to renew for as long as the State of Utah, National Association of the State Procurement Officials Value Point (NASPO) Master Agreement 152-1 with Verizon is in effect at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
23. 25-55086 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Quadient, Inc., of Milford, CT for mailing equipment, products, and related services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the State of Minnesota through Sourcewell Agreement 011322-QDT, authorize contract amount of $233,000, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $23,300, for a total contract not to exceed $256,300, until the Sourcewell contract expires on February 28, 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-25-0059
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-25-0059 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
HARVEY MILK PROMENADE PARK EQUALITY PLAZA 2025 HONOREES
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Cory Allen, Chair, Harvey Milk Promenade Park Equality Plaza Selection Committee, spoke.
Marsha Naify spoke.
Larry Hebert spoke.
Raul Anorve, Member, Harvey Milk Promenade Park Equality Plaza Selection Committee, spoke.
Deb Kahookele, Member, Harvey Milk Promenade Park Equality Plaza Selection Committee, spoke.
Josie spoke.
Rocio spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
Ron Takiguchi, Interim Superintendent of Building and Safety, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Karyn Beebe, Government Relations Regional Manager, The International Code Council, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
LEGACY BUSINESS PROGRAM
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Julian Cernuda, Business Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Julio Miranda, Administrative Analyst, Economic Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
HEARING
24. 25-55087 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that it is in public interest to underground utility lines along Cherry Avenue between 53rd Street to the south side of the 91 Freeway, and adopt resolution establishing Underground Utility District 42. (Districts 8, 9)
Enactment No: RES-25-0060
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0060. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Thrash-Ntuk,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Allen, Saro, Uranga
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
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Erin Weesner-McKinley, Principal Deputy, City Attorney spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Anthony Holmes spoke.
John English spoke.
Cindy Sahaguin spoke; and submitted a handout.
Ca'Nea Williams spoke.
Pierre Tolliver spoke.
Lilia Ocampo spoke.
Laura Mozo spoke.
Diana Norman spoke.
Gina Kim spoke.
Martin Terrones spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
25. 25-55091 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, subcontracts, and subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or agreement term, with the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, California Volunteers (CV), to accept and expend grant funding up to $2,670,649, of State of California General Funds, for the Economic Development Department, Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN), Long Beach Youth Service Corps, a paid work experience program, from contract execution through December 31, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Jaime Gutierrez, Executive Director for the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network, Economic Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
26. 25-55089 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to accept and expend funding in an additional amount of $1,427,910, for public health infrastructure, for the period of December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,427,910, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
27. 25-55090 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or terms, with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, to accept and expend Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) grant funding in an amount not to exceed $1,264,777, for Mental Health prevention, for the approximate period of April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,264,777, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Allison Wolinsky, Mental Health Program Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
28. 25-55092 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023 – 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Management Association (LBMA).
Enactment No: RES-25-0061
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0061. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
29. 25-55093 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Evolution Risk, for healthcare specific stop-loss reinsurance coverage with a $500,000, deductible level, at an estimated cost of $1,905,592, for a twelve-month period retroactively effective January 1, 2025; and execute any subsequent amendments necessary to maintain current benefit levels and remain in compliance with state and federal laws. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Thrash-
Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
PUBLIC COMMENT
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Sandy Alvarez spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
There were no Online Public Comments and non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Alfredo Magana; and made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:19 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Alfredo Magana.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570- 6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.