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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, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Thrash-Ntuk
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, City Clerk Bureau Manager, Karen Baldwin, Senior City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Saro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 23. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk
1. 25-56522 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,150, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to
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provide donations to:
1. RDC-S111, Inc., in support of their U.S. International Poster Biennial in DTLB, in the amount of $500;
2. Long Beach Renaissance High School PARTS, Inc., in support of their Noche Latina event, in the amount of $1,500;
3. St. Luke’s Parish at Long Beach, California, in support of the Northeast Village Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $150; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,150, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
2. 25-56523 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $11,700, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $200 to the Office of Special Events and Filming for the 4th Annual City of Long Beach Filipino American History Month celebration;
2. $500 to Camerata Singers of Long Beach for their 2025 Long Beach Camerata Singers Gala;
3. $1,000 to the Office of Special Events and Filming for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival;
4. $1,250 to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation for the Open Water Swimming Championship;
5. $1,500 to the Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewards for various community projects;
6. $2,250 to Belmont Shore Business Association for supplemental power wash service;
7. $5,000 to Live at the Shell for continued activation of the Recreation Park Bandshell; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $11,700, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent
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Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
3. 25-56524 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $9,350, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice for their Interfaith Workshop on Nonviolent Resistance at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on August 30, 2025;
• $500 to the Historical Society of Long Beach for their 29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour on October 25, 2025;
• $1,050 to The Gallos Inc. for providing food at multiple District 2 community events, including the Bixby Park Bandshell Renovation Ribbon Cutting and the Carroll Park Association’s Summer Concert in the Park on Friday, July 25, 2025, and Sunday, July 27, 2025;
• $5,000 to Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc. for their Tacos N’ Beer 5K Festival on September 7, 2025;
• $800 to support the Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association’s monthly docent-led walking tour of “Railway Street” (Broadway) and surrounding landmarks, occurring the last Saturday of each month from September through December 2025;
• $1,500 to Global Peace Foundation Inc. for their World Peace Day and UN Day Celebration on October 4, 2025; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $9,350, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
4. 25-56525 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $12,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time
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District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $1,500 to Long Beach City College Foundation, in honor of their 53rd Annual Hall of Fame celebration;
2. $1,000 to Long Beach Forward, in support of their Grace and Glory Gospel Brunch;
3. $10,000 to the Museum of Latin American Art in support of their 2025 Gala; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $12,500, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
5. 25-56518 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
6. 25-56519 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 08, 2025 and September 15, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
7. 25-56471 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary agreements, including subsequent amendments, with Long Beach Community College District and the Foundation for California Community Colleges, to allow for the placement of Viking Climate Action Fellows at no cost to the City, for the period of September 24, 2025, through August 31, 2027. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
8. 25-56472 Recommendation to approve the 2025 Office of Climate Action and Sustainability Work Plan. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
9. 25-56473 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Meet Long Beach, of Long Beach, CA, for the development of a brand strategy and identity focused on destination marketing and business development, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a period of one year. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-25-0134
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
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Resolution No. RES-25-0134 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
10. 25-56474 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Equipment Transfer Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC, to accept ownership of decommissioned cellular communications site equipment affixed to the exterior of City-owned property located at 5870 Atlantic Avenue (APN: 7124-032-900) (Subject Property). (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
11. 25-56475 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to extend the term of Joint Powers Agreement No. 17711 between the City of Long Beach, a municipal corporation, and County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County, through December 31, 2027. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
12. 25-56476 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including changes to the award amount, with the California Department of Public Health, to
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receive and expend $84,584, for the first year of the grant and up to $169,168, in the subsequent years of the grant, for a total grant amount of $761,256, to sustain the Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) workforce, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, with the option to renew for one additional five-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in Health and Human Services Department by $761,256, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
13. 25-56477 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32500033 with Central Commissary, Inc., of Sunland, CA, for furnishing and delivering compact mobile food carts on an as-needed basis, and to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2027; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32500035 with Revolution Carts, of Culver City, CA, for furnishing and delivering compact mobile food carts on an as-needed basis, and to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2027. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
14. 25-56478 Recommendation to adopt specifications No. RFP HE-24-482 and award a contract to RAND Corporation, of Santa Monica, CA, for providing program evaluation services, in a total amount not to exceed $400,000, for a period of three
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years, with the option to renew for two 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
15. 25-56479 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an agreement, including any necessary amendments, with the County of Santa Cruz, host entity, for the County-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management Programs, at an annual cost not to exceed $12,000, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
16. 25-56480 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a grant agreement, and any necessary subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount, with the California Foundation for Parks and Recreation, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $3,000, for Drowning Prevention and Community Swim Lessons; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $3,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
17. 25-56481 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Squires & Squires Holdings, LLC., dba Panama International Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 211 Pine Avenue. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
18. 25-56482 Recommendation to receive and file the application of New RCI Holdings Incorporated, dba Edwards Long Beach #1042, for a premise to premise and person to person transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 7501 East Carson Boulevard. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
19. 25-56483 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Off Duty Long Beach LP, dba Off Duty Long Beach, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3768 Long Beach Boulevard, Suites 110 & 114, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 5)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
20. 25-56484 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, to receive and expend the 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, in the amount of $390,000, for the period of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $390,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
21. 25-56467 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $675,000, for the Pacific Avenue Cycle Track Project, offset by grant revenue from the California Department of Transportation Cycle 5 Active Transportation Program; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $675,000, offset by transfer of grant funds from the California Department of Transportation Cycle 5 Active Transportation Program from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
22. 25-56465 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement, and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to confirm membership of the City in the Configuration Management Committee to oversee the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation System, facilitate Integrated Corridor Management, and coordinate real time traffic data across Los Angeles County. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
23. 25-56466 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34895 with LAZ Parking California, LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, for Citywide parking operations and management services, to extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Uranga
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jillian Xavier spoke.
Tatiana Williams spoke.
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Brett Slaugenhaupt spoke.
Issac Martinez spoke.
Nico Gauthier spoke.
Gregory Alexander spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
24. 25-56487 Recommendation to receive and file an update on the proposed Mobile Food Facility Ordinance recommendations; and
Request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), Titles 5, 8, 21, and 22, based on the recommendations outlined in this City Council Letter regarding consolidating mobile food facilities regulations and enforcement into one ordinance; and, in consultation with City Manager, or designee, repeal provisions of the LBMC which are obsolete, no longer applicable, or no longer enforced related to mobile food facilities and similar operations. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Ricks-Oddie, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Lourdes Dixon spoke.
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Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
25. 25-56485 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the
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Affordable Housing Production, Preservation, and Ownership; Technical Assistance, Research and Policy; and Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention Funding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and any documents and subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, with the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and with partners integral in delivering programs, including the Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) serving as the loan committee assigned to review and approve agreements to affordable housing developers and homeowners for the Production, Preservation and Ownership (PPO) portions of funding and with the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs who supports the existing StayHoused Los Angeles Program for Right to Counsel, to accept and expend Measure A funding in the amount of $10,938,793, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
Increase appropriations in the Community Development Grants Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $10,938,793, offset by LACAHSA County Measure A funds. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Ricks-Oddie, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
April Apodaca, Administration and Financial Services Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
April Apodaca, Administration and Financial Services Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
26. 25-56488 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-25-539 and award contracts to Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; and Westgroup Designs, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for as-needed space-planning and architectural services, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, 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 any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Ricks-Oddie, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
27. 25-56468 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 Los Angeles Chief Executive Office, to accept and expend funding in a first year amount of $8,211,053, for the Measure A: Comprehensive Homeless Solutions (CoC) for a five-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 $8,211,053, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Ricks-Oddie, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Thrash-Ntuk, Duggan
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Jeffrey Proctor, Special Projects Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Jeffrey Proctor, Special Projects Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke.
28. 25-56469 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 Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, to accept and expend first year funding in the amount of $4,865,698, for the Measure A: Local Solutions Fund for a five-year period ending June 30, 2031, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $4,865,698, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Ricks-Oddie, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
29. 25-56490 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 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, of Los Angeles CA, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $2,631,285, for the Interim Housing: 702 West Anaheim for a one-year period estimated to begin July 1, 2025, with the option to extend for two 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 $2,631,285, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Ricks-Oddie, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan,
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Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
30. 25-56491 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-25-592 and award a contract to Anthem Blue Cross, Woodland Hills, CA, to administer Health Benefit Plans for the City of Long Beach self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) products, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Ricks-Oddie, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
31. 25-56492 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-25-558 and award a contract to Standard Insurance Company, of Portland, OR, to deliver and administer employer and employee paid insurance products for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Ricks-Oddie, Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen, Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
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32. 25-56553 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a lease between Saiya Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Long Beach for office space located at 5659 Atlantic Avenue to be used as the Council District 8 field office. (District 8)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Uranga, Saro, Kerr, Supernaw, Duggan, Allen,
Zendejas
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 Thrash-Ntuk
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item 32.
Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Sharpe spoke; and submitted a handout.
There was one Online Public Comment and five non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:45 PM, Mayor Richardson 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.
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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.