Meeting
Long Beach City Seal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
 
Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District

Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Long Beach City Seal


Rex Richardson, Mayor
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

Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
 
 
 
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:39 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order. 
ROLL CALL
 
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie

Councilmembers Absent: Allen

Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, City Clerk Bureau Manager, Matthew Bunma, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.

Councilwoman Saro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 15, except for Item 11.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
1.
25-54674 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $20,000, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Cambodia Town Inc. to support their 17th Annual Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $20,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
2.
25-54679 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $100,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the 2025 Mariachi Festival; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $100,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
3.
25-54682 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,335, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: 
  1. $250 to the Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters for the 2025 Cars and Clippers;
  2. $250 to Long Beach BLAST for Breakfast BLAST 2025
  3. $500 to Playmakers for the Second Annual Adaptive Sports Fair; 
  4. $500 to Women’s Shelter of Long Beach for the 2025 Leading with Love Gala;
  5. $1,000 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for Dine on Pine
  6. $1,335 to Jovie Bernardino-Tavares for the Navigating Menopause Maze Through Empowerment Event; 
  7. $2,500 to the Friends of Belmont Shore for the 2025 Summer Concert; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,335, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
4.
25-54661 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
5.
25-54662 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 3, 2025 and March 10, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
6.
25-54599 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35527 with Kardent, a California Corporation, of Long Beach, CA, for providing as-needed space-planning and architectural services, to extend the term of the contract for an additional six months, through September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
7.
25-54600 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34107 with Parsons Constructors, Inc., of Pasadena, CA, for providing professional Project Labor Agreement administration services for the Phase II Terminal Area improvements Project at the Long Beach Airport, to extend the term of the contract to March 31, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
8.
25-54601 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter ending December 31, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
9.
25-54604 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to Right-of-Entry Permit No. P-00036 for continued monitoring of vapor sampling wells located in Baker Street Mini-Park and Wrigley Heights Dog Park, and any related documents, with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027, with two additional two-year options to renew the Permit through April 30, 2031, or until the completion of all investigation activities as determined by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. (District 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
10.
25-54605 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $325,627, for park improvement projects, offset by grant revenue; and

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $325,627, for park improvement projects, offset by a transfer of Los Angeles County Measure A grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
11.
25-54602 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Kiet Hong, dba LBC Markets for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3200 East Pacific Coast Highway, and determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 2)

Levine Act: Yes
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, that the item be laid over to the Tuesday, April 1, 2025, City Council meeting.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
12.
25-54658 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Exact Agency Incorporated, dba The Cove for an Inter-County Transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 6276 East Pacific Coast Highway, 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 3)

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
13.
25-54603 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35524 with NCIC Inmate Communications, of Longview, TX, for providing inmate telephone and video visitation services at the Long Beach City Jail, to extend the term of the contract to April 14, 2026, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
14.
25-54612 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35590 with Evolutionary Commercial Systems, Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA, for providing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition telemetry system maintenance and repair services, to extend the term of the contract to April 14, 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
15.
25-54607 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB PW-24-414 and award contracts to Biltmore Metal Fabricators, of Long Beach, CA, and South Street Inc. dba Fab Metal Shop, of Long Beach, CA, for as-needed metal bin repairs, welding, and refurbishing services, in an annual aggregate amount of $180,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $27,000, for a total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $207,000, 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 contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ACS PET ADOPTION
May Villanueva, Administrative Analyst, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
RED CROSS MONTH
Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Amy Papageorges, Executive Director, American Red Cross Greater Long Beach, spoke.

Jean Bixby Smith spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
WOMENS’S HISTORY MONTH: CELEBRATING WOMEN’S POLITICAL REPRESENTATION
Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.

Jen Malone, Historical Society of Long Beach, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint.

Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jenn Cohen spoke.

Ashlie Brady spoke.

Ann Burdette spoke.

Janelle Cooper spoke.

Andrea Romero spoke.

Mirna Delgadillo spoke.

Jose Perez spoke.

Angela Andrade spoke.

Guadalupe Naiera spoke.

Martha Cota spoke; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA
16.
25-54676 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with impacted departments and the Arts Council for Long Beach to expand the City’s Percent for the Arts Program to boost support for public art installations and live music, and refer to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee for input and discussion.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.

Griselda Suarez spoke.

Silissa Uriarte Smith spoke.

Karen Byrnes spoke.

Amanda Frita spoke.

Jessica Quintana spoke.

Jennifer Drolet spoke.

Greg Johnson spoke.

Violet Brown spoke.
17.
25-54608 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual and Five-Year Reports for the Transportation Improvement, Parks and Recreation Facilities, Fire Facilities Impact, Police Facilities Impact, and Sensitive Coastal Resource Impact Fees. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-25-0042
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0042.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Geraldine Alejo, Revenue Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
18.
25-54609 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 first departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
19.
25-54610 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36289 with Reyes Construction, Inc., of Pomona, CA, for providing construction work on the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Phase 2A Project, to increase the contract amount by $2,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $26,564,768; and,

Decrease appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,500,000, to align the Port of Long Beach’s funding commitment as outlined in the terms of its Memorandum of Understanding in result of the City receiving an equivalent, previously appropriated RMC Grant for the project. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
ORDINANCE
20.
25-54672 Recommendation to declare ordinance adopting Zoning Code Amendment and the proposed findings thereto, to amend Chapter 21.67 of the Zoning Regulations to expand the existing Inclusionary Housing Ordinance applicability beyond the Downtown Plan and Mid-Town Specific Plan submarkets and apply the ordinance citywide, including sites within the coastal zone; change the affordability requirements for Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
25-54673 Adopt resolution directing City Manager, or designee, to submit the Local Coastal Program Amendment and associated materials and findings related to changes to Title 21 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to the California Coastal Commission for its review and certification in compliance with the Certified Local Coastal Program.

Enactment No: RES-25-0043
A motion was made by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0043.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Senay Kenfe spoke.
21.
25-54663 Recommendation to declare ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach (City) amending the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) by amending and restating Section 2.01.210.B; and repealing Section 1.15.020.A, all relating to municipal elections, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)

Enactment No: ORD-25-0003
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-25-0003.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
NEW BUSINESS
22.
25-54716 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft resolution officially recognizing March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Long Beach and recognize the City of Long Beach as a safe city for transgender people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, while also reaffirming the City of Long Beach’s values as a safe and welcoming place for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Uranga, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr read a statement on behalf of Councilwoman Allen.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sheyla spoke.

Andrew Mandujano spoke.

Hendrix spoke.

Kamilah Carter spoke.

Laura Villar spoke.

Juana Castellanos spoke.

Cynthia Evangelista spoke.

Alex M. spoke.

Matthew Bardales spoke.

Izalynn Martinez spoke.

Lillie Soria spoke.

Chryselle Dombrowski spoke.

Maxine Malone spoke.

Noah Guerra Aldaco spoke.

Travis Harlin spoke.

David McGill-Soriano spoke.

Ellie spoke.

Lee spoke.

Alex spoke.

Edrick Salgado spoke.

Lila O. spoke.

Maria Lopez spoke.

Angelica Murillo spoke.

Star spoke.

Max spoke.

Elizabeth Garcia spoke.

There were two Online Public Comments and one non-agenda public comment emails received.    
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.

Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting.

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