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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 5:09 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, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Saro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 21. 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. 25-55514 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 Budget Advocacy Delegation on May 21, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55515 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,620, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $120 to Will Rogers Middle School for a permit for the use of the Marine Stadium Parking Lot;
2. $500 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for the 2025 Black & White Gala;
3. $2,000 to Scott Montoya for Happy Sundays Fest; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,620, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55522 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $15,000, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Fourth Street Business Improvement Association; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $15,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation on the Consent
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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. 25-55511 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 23, 2025 and June 2, 2025.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55452 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-24-470 and award contracts to Cardinal Escrow, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Chicago Title Insurance Company, Los Angeles, CA; International City Escrow, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Lennar Title, Inc., of Miami, FL, and Ticor Title Company of California, Glendale, CA, for as- needed escrow and title services, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including all necessary amendments, provided that the aggregate total amount is not exceeded. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55454 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents pertaining to the Eighth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Long Beach (City) and THUMS Long Beach Company (THUMS) for leased land within the City,
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increasing THUMS’ Monthly Base Rent rate to $307,096, during the Holdover period. (Districts 1, 2)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
7. 25-55456 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. RFP FM-25-550 and award contracts to SunWest Engineering Constructors, Inc., of Chino, CA, and Tank Specialists of California, of Temecula, CA, for monthly and annual inspections, testing, maintenance, and repair services for the City of Long Beach’s underground storage tank and above-ground storage tank fuel sites, in an aggregate annual amount of $240,000, for a period of two years; and, authorize a 10 percent contingency of $24,000, for a total aggregate annual amount not to exceed $264,000, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $264,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55457 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32515 with Transworld Systems, Inc., of Rancho Cordova, CA, for providing external collection services, to extend the term of the contract for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55455 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37195 with MES I Acquisition Inc. dba MES Service Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, formerly between Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., a Nevada corporation, for furnishing and delivering firefighting turnouts, to increase the annual contract amount by $200,000, for an annual amount of $700,000, plus increase the contingency by $30,000, for a total revised contingency in the amount of $105,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $805,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
10. 25-55453 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with First to Serve, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing operations and supportive services for the Interim Housing Program to individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of Long Beach, in a total contract amount not to exceed $625,968, from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0070
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0070 on the Consent Calendar. The
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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. 25-55447 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36352 with First to Serve, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing supportive services to operate the Atlantic Bridge Community Interim Housing site, to increase the annual contract amount by $966,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,677,250, and extend the term through September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55448 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent amendments, to amend Contract No. 36175 with Bitfocus, Inc., of Las Vegas, NV, to merge the historical Clarity data from the Long Beach Continuum of Care with the Los Angeles Housing Authority, to increase the current year contract amount by a one-time amount of $99,827, for a revised total amount not to exceed $259,592. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
13. 25-55449 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Facility Use Permits at the Multi-Service Center for a period of five years, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030, with the option to renew for an additional five-year period after the end of
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the initial term and upon a determination by the City that the permittees have fully complied with the terms and conditions of the Permits and are otherwise in good standing with the City. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55450 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, with L.A. Care Health Plan (LA Care) to provide Provider Services under LA Care’s Managed Care Programs for twelve consecutive months, with the option to renew for four successive one-year periods. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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. 25-55451 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36725 with April Parker Foundation Inc., of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 36723 with First to Serve, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, and Contract No. 36724 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing Rapid Rehousing services, to increase the total aggregate contract amount by $498,805, for a revised total aggregate contract amount not to exceed $3,203,222, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
16. 25-55460 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Lease No. 28222 with Bridge Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, for the interim operation of El Dorado Park and Billie Jean King Tennis Centers to December 31, 2025, or until the completion of Request for Proposal No. PR-25-512 Operator Services for Tennis and Pickleball and award of a new contract. (Districts 3, 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
17. 25-55459 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for providing cell phone forensic software, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4), through Omnia Partners, in a total amount not to exceed $448,562.69, until the Region 4 contract expires on December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager.
Enactment No: RES-25-0071
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0071 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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18. 25-55461 Recommendation to adopt resolution continuing an annual special tax of $0.14 per square foot for Community Facilities District No. 2007-2 for commercial properties in Belmont Shore for Fiscal Year 2026 and authorize Los Angeles County Auditor- Controller to include such special tax on the 2025-2026 Secured Tax Roll. (District 3)
Enactment No: RES-25-0072
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0072 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
19. 25-55463 Recommendation to accept Notice of Exemption (CE-25-055) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the Long Beach Unified School District, the owner of property at 5871 Los Arcos Street, for the installation of public utilities. (District 4)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
20. 25-55462 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-24-393 and award contracts to Centro C.H.A., Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Ground Education, of Long Beach, CA; Long Beach Community Compost, of Long Beach, CA; Puente Latino Association, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; and The Heart of Ida, of Long Beach, CA, to conduct multilingual waste reduction education events and outreach, in an aggregate amount of $350,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $70,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $420,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to
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execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
21. 25-55524 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1532 (Utilities Salary Resolution) approving the compensation fixed by the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners of the City for officers and employees in the Public Utilities Department, which included the establishment of a new skill pay for the Gas Construction Worker II-III classification, retroactive to September 21, 2024.
Enactment No: RES-25-0073
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0073 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
GRAND PRIX EDUCATIONAL SERIES
Councilman Supernaw spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Tracy Murchison spoke.
Mike Murchison spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Steve Pruitt spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
RECOGNITION OF PETER RAMIREZ
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Susan Redfield, President, Long Beach Sister Cities, spoke.
Richer San, Chairman, Long Beach Sister Cities, spoke.
Noel Omega, President, National Federation of Filipino American Associations, spoke.
Marie Cris Chieng, Consul, Los Angeles Philippine Consulate General, spoke.
Barbra Ramirez spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING
22. 25-55464 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and consider three third-party appeals from Joe Bourgeois for the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance (APL25-001), Dean Wallraff for Advocates for the Environment (APL25-002), and Aidan Marshall for Coalition for Responsible Equitable Economic Development Los Angeles (CREED LA) (APL25- 003);
Adopt resolution certifying the Intex Corporate Office and Fulfillment Center Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR-03-22, State Clearinghouse [SCH] Number 2023040345), making findings of fact related thereto, and approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and
Deny the appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to:
Find the proposed vacation of Via Alcalde Avenue between Via Plata Street and
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Carson Street, which will become part of the project site abutting the 710 freeway, in conformance with the adopted goals and policies of the City’s General Plan (Case No. 2203-26, GPC22-005), being a reaffirmation of the Planning Commission’s previous positive finding for the same on August 6, 2020 (previously under Case No. 1805-03, GPC19-002); and
Approve Site Plan Review (Case No. 2203-26, SPR22-036), and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval thereto, for the construction of a new 60-foot-tall, approximately 560,039-square-foot industrial building consisting of 543,239 square feet of warehouse and 16,800 square feet of corporate headquarters office (517,880-square foot footprint), with 570 auto parking stalls, 66 truck docks, and 174 loading/trailer parking stalls, located on a 26.47-acre site (26.34 acres net) at 4000 Via Oro Avenue in Subarea 1 of the West Long Beach Business Parks (PD-26) Planned Development District. (District 8)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0074
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation to adopt resolution certifying the Intex Corporate Office and Fulfillment Center Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR-03-22, State Clearinghouse [SCH] Number 2023040345), making findings of fact related thereto, and approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0074. 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
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation to deny the appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. 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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A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation to find the proposed vacation of Via Alcalde Avenue between Via Plata Street and Carson Street, which will become part of the project site abutting the 710 freeway, in conformance with the adopted goals and policies of the City’s General Plan (Case No. 2203-26, GPC22-005), being a reaffirmation of the Planning Commission’s previous positive finding for the same on August 6, 2020 (previously under Case No. 1805-03, GPC19-002). 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
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation to approve Site Plan Review (Case No. 2203-26, SPR22-036), and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval thereto, for the construction of a new 60-foot-tall, approximately 560,039-square-foot industrial building consisting of 543,239 square feet of warehouse and 16,800 square feet of corporate headquarters office (517,880- square foot footprint), with 570 auto parking stalls, 66 truck docks, and 174 loading/trailer parking stalls, located on a 26.47-acre site (26.34 acres net) at 4000 Via Oro Avenue in Subarea 1 of the West Long Beach Business Parks (PD-26) Planned Development District.
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
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Scott Kinsey, Planner, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Aria Soeprono, Appellant, Advocates for the Environment, spoke.
Aidan Marshall, Appellant, CREED LA, spoke.
Jeff Pearson, Applicant, spoke.
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Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Aria Soeprono, Appellant, Advocates for the Environment, spoke.
Jazmine Cerda spoke.
Kaitlyn Boone spoke.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Victor Glenn Najjar spoke.
Zach Strasters spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Jeff Pearson, Applicant, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gina Kim spoke.
Lori Logan spoke.
Esperanza spoke.
Lisa Vest spoke.
Carolyn Essex spoke.
Shawn Kindorf spoke.
Ashlie Brady spoke.
Brandi Ditmars spoke.
Lara Foy spoke.
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Scott Amps spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
23. 25-55513 Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments and reappointments for Non-Charter Commissions.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. 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
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
24. 25-55516 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Bureau of Environmental Health, Business Licensing Division, and other applicable City staff for a Council presentation on health and food related fees and processes under the food safety programs within 120 days; and
Request City Manager to work with relevant departments to research and identify options for the City to consider for streamlining and reducing fees for such programs.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Adam spoke.
Angelica Franco spoke.
25. 25-55517 Recommendation to request City Council approval of the 2025 Legislative Agenda as recommended by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Thrash-Ntuk
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Sarah Patterson, Manager of Government Affairs, City Manager Department, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
26. 25-55465 Recommendation to receive and file the 2024 General Plan Implementation Report. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
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April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
27. 25-55468 Recommendation to acknowledge and consent to a change in the proposed scope of improvements outlined in the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease No. 24800 with Gateway Enterprises, LLC, a California limited liability company and ABA Shoreline Village, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company as tenants-in-common for City of Long Beach-owned property located at 429 Shoreline Village Drive, commonly known as Shoreline Village. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Thrash-Ntuk
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
28. 25-55466 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or term, with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $2,295,000, for Medical Care Coordination services, Patient Support services, and Ambulatory Outpatient Medical services for a three-year period from March 1, 2025, through February 29, 2028, with the option to extend the agreement for up to three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $2,295,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
29. 25-55467 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary subsequent amendments with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to accept a 12-month no- cost extension, through October 13, 2026, for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
30. 25-55509 Recommendation to receive and file presentation for the Microenterprise Home
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Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program from the Health and Human Services Department providing the result of the feasibility study;
Request City Attorney to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) to comply with the most recently enacted state legislation regarding the MEHKO; to consolidate, where feasible, Chapters of the LBMC relating to the regulation and enforcement and similar operations; and in consultation with City Manager, or designee, repeal provisions of the LBMC which are in contradiction, no longer applicable, or no longer enforced related to MEHKO and similar operations. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health, Health and Human Services Bureau Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Tony Damico spoke.
Bro'Archie spoke.
Cheft spoke.
Jesica spoke.
Edith spoke.
Genesis Gonzalez spoke.
Jacqueline Perez Valencia spoke.
Monica Stewart spoke.
Angelica Franco spoke.
Paxcely Marquez spoke.
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Edgar spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health, Health and Human Services Bureau Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health, Health and Human Services Bureau Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health, Health and Human Services Bureau Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
31. 25-55510 Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 23-105;
Adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7203 and award a contract to All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, for the Studebaker-Loynes Complete Street Project, in a total amount of $44,624,076, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $6,693,611, for a total contract amount not to exceed $51,317,687; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $6,665,000, offset by Federal Surface Transportation Program - Local (STPL) Funds from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (STPL-5108(206); and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $6,665,000, offset by transfer of Federal STPL Grant Funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund. (Districts 3, 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mouhsen Habib, Transportation Project Manager, Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
ORDINANCE
32. 25-55357 Recommendation to declare ordinance finding and determining that a Transportation Improvement Fee (TIF) credit is due for the development project located at 3443 Long Beach Boulevard in the amount of $205,696; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with 888-5 Partners, LLC providing for a TIF credit in the amount of $205,696 resulting in a payment to 888-5 Partners, LLC for the TIF credit amount, read and adopted as read. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: ORD-25-0007
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-25-0007. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
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NEW BUSINESS
33. 25-55603 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36848 with Crowe LLP, of Costa Mesa, CA, for annual audit services, to increase the contract amount by $100,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $2,887,590. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash- Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Supernaw
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sandy Alvarez spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
There were one Online Public Comment and five non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:13 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.
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.