Meeting
Long Beach City Seal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 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 5:20 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
 
Councilmembers Present: Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie

Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas, Allen

Also present: April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Meredith Reynolds, Deputy 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.

Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 8.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Janine Stallings spoke.

Amy Crepean spoke.

Ryan Flaco Rising spoke.

Riley Rising spoke.

Elijah Guerra spoke.

Aspen N. Jones spoke.

Nathaniel Raya spoke.

Hector Reyes spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.
1.
25-55025 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $10,000, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds from the Citywide Activities Department to support the 2025 Long Beach Pride Parade; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
2.
25-55032 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,600, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of: 
  • $250 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach to support Long Beach’s 4th Annual Trans Day of Visibility on Sunday, March 30, 2025; 
  • $1,000 to Office of Special Events and Filming to support the 2nd Annual Long Beach Mariachi Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025;
  • $100 to the Long Beach Area Peace Network to support their Peacemaker of the Year Celebration on Saturday, May 17th, 2025;
  • $500 to United Cambodian Community to support the 2nd Annual Cambodian Restaurant Week from Sunday, May 18th, 2025 to Sunday, May 25th, 2025 
  • $250 to Kiwanis Club of Long Beach to support Division 13 Key Club for their DCON 2025 Trip from April 25th to April 27th;
  • $500 to Long Beach BLAST (Better Learning for All Students Today) in support of their 25th Annual Breakfast BLAST event on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025; 
  • $1,000 to Partners of Parks in support of their Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14th, 2025; 
  • $500 to Conservation Corps of Long Beach in support of their Dine on Pine event on Monday, June 23rd, 2025;
  • $500 to Chanchaya Khmer Cultural Heritage in support of the Cambodian New Year Celebration on Saturday, April 19th, 2025; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
3.
25-55026 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
4.
25-55027 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 7, 2025 and April 14, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
5.
25-54994 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with Environmental Innovations, Inc. of Santa Cruz, CA, to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $10,000, through a main grant under Resource Innovations, Inc. to conduct outreach and provide enrollments into Southern California Edison’s direct install program for disadvantaged small businesses from upon execution of the contract to March 30, 2026; and

Increase appropriations in the Community Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $10,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
6.
25-54995 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any necessary documents, including any amendments, between the City of Long Beach and West Coast Credible Messengers to implement programs aimed at supporting teens at the Library. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
7.
25-54996 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bridge High, dba Homareya, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 145 East 4th Street. (District 1)

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
8.
25-54997 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Ajiwai Corporation, dba Sushi West for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4105 Atlantic Avenue, Suite C, 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)

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
2025 NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Meggan Sorensen, Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a video presentation.

Chin Woo Choi spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY
Councilwoman Saro spoke; and provided a video presentation.

Chanwantha Sam Limon, Chair, Cambodian American Cultural Center, spoke.

Soup Pha spoke.

Sithea San, Chair, Cambodia Town, spoke.
YOUTH POWER PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING LONG BEACH
Mayor Richardson spoke.

Gisselle spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Princeton spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Kyshia spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Deborah Castro spoke.

Timothy Roberts spoke.

Kurt Canfield spoke.

Jennifer Lisa Vest spoke.

Ashlie Brady spoke.

Jennifer Cohen spoke.

Meg Dahlke spoke.

Serenity Vejar spoke.

Lara Foy spoke.

Christina Hall spoke; and provided a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA
9.
25-55031 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with all relevant City departments, potentially including Long Beach Police Department, Health and Human Services Department, City Prosecutor, Dispatch, Economic Development Department, Community Development Department, and Public Works, to provide the City Council with information about the scope of human trafficking activities and attendant public safety impacts along Long Beach Boulevard in North Long Beach; the City’s current efforts and programs to address those activities and assist victims; any barriers to more effectively counter these activities; and options to more successfully address this issue. Explore additional possibilities for regional coordination with Compton, Lynwood, and other neighboring cities as well as the County of Los Angeles and potential partnership opportunities with relevant State agencies and survivor-focused nonprofits;

Collaborate with City Attorney, Community Development Department, and City Prosecutor to review and provide an update to City Council on the City's Nuisance Motel Regulation and Alcohol Nuisance Abatement ordinances, highlight opportunities to strengthen or expand existing ordinances to address outstanding quality of life issues and present current data regarding motels linked to recurring public safety concerns along Long Beach Boulevard in North Long Beach;

Identify state and federal legislation that aims to enhance enforcement tools, expand survivor support services, and provide cities with greater legislative oversight to address these quality-of-life issues, and return to Council with recommendations to adopt formal support positions; and

Report back is requested within 120 days.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Steve Neal spoke.

Blanche spoke.

Vivian Malauulu spoke.

Jay Clemons spoke.

Carol Sanders spoke.

Jeanette Sanders spoke.

Hilda Gaytan spoke.

Jandella Faulkner spoke.

Monica Keller spoke.

David Salazar spoke.

Karen Reside spoke.

Josie Castellanos spoke.

Jerry Earl spoke.

Senay Kenfe spoke.

Maria Isabel Lopez spoke.

Linda Wilson spoke.

Claire Fieri spoke.

Edward Sarinana spoke.

David Lozano spoke.

Isaac Martinez spoke.

Julie Jones spoke.

Pam West spoke.

Kathryn Renesto spoke; and provided a handout.

Karina Verdugo spoke.

Desiree Cortez spoke.

Margarita Roque spoke.

Wendy Castillo spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.

Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.

April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.

Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilman Supernaw spoke.
10.
25-55033 Recommendation to request City Manager to collaborate with Long Beach Public Library and other appropriate departments to evaluate options to expand the Long Beach Public Library’s Libby services nationwide and report back to the Council within 90 days.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Zendejas, Allen, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr read a statement on behalf of Councilwoman Allen.
11.
25-55002 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP DV-24-430 and award to Speridian Technologies, LLC, of Albuquerque, NM (Speridian), a (1) implementation contract for the design, configuration, and implementation of a new Long Beach Builds-Enterprise Land Management System (LB Builds – ELM), including a one-time implementation amount not to exceed $9,270,500, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $1,854,100, for a total one-time implementation amount not to exceed $11,124,600, 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 (2) a related maintenance contract for providing ongoing maintenance and support services for LB Builds - ELM, including an annual amount not to exceed $180,000, for a period of five years, with an option to renew for two additional five-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize Speridian as the prime contractor to enter into software licenses with Clariti Cloud Inc., of Vancouver, BC, as necessary for services related to LB Builds – ELM, in an annual amount not to exceed $1,182,600, for the first year of the contract, with annual increases up to five percent, for a period of five years, with an option to renew for two additional five-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into such contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments; 

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36749 with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC dba BerryDunn, of Portland, ME, for General Project Management and Organizational Change Management to provide support for 38 months instead of 20, to increase the contract amount by $1,201,750, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $240,350, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $3,365,700; 

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 37261 with Gartner, Inc. of San Diego, CA, for Quality Assurance Services to provide support for 38 months instead of 20, to increase the contract amount by $1,093,920, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $218,784, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,572,704;  

Increase appropriations by $8,200,000, in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department, offset by a transfer from the Development Services Fund Group; and

Increase appropriations by $8,200,000, in the Development Services Fund Group in the Community Development Department, offset by a release of reserves and funds available. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Allen, Thrash-Ntuk
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.

Jamilla Vollman, ELM City Project Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
12.
25-55000 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, to accept grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation (California State Parks) in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for capital improvements at Hudson Park. (District 7)

Enactment No: RES-25-0056
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0056.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Brent Dennis, Director, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke. 

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
13.
25-54999 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $3,300,000 to acquire and install charging infrastructure for government fleet vehicles, with a term ending November 30, 2028; 

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $1,625,000, offset by CEC grant funds; and

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,625,000, offset by the transfer of CEC grant funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
14.
25-55001 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36053 with AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 36042 with Anchor QEA, Inc., of Seattle, WA (as successor to Anchor QEA, LLC); Contract No. 36043 with Ardurra Group, Inc., of Tampa, FL; Contract No. 36094 with Arup North America Ltd., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 36052 with Atlas Technical Consultants LLC, of Austin, TX; Contract No. 36088 with Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 36038 with Dewberry Engineers Inc., of Fairfax, VA; Contract No. 36090 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., of Boca Raton, FL; Contract No. 36045 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. with 36089 IDC Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Anaheim, CA; Contract No. 36050 with Kleinfelder, Inc., of San Diego, CA; Contract No. 36046 with KOA Consulting, Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA; Contract No. 36048 with KOA Corporation, of Monterey Park, CA; Contract No. 36054 with KPFF, Inc. dba KPFF Consulting Engineers, of Seattle, WA; Contract No. 36049 with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., of Parsippany, NJ; Contract No. 36087 with Michael Baker International Inc., of Moon Township, PA; Contract No. 36092 with Moffatt & Nichol, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 36044 with Psomas, of Culver City, CA; Contract No. 36047 with Public Works Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 36051 with Swain Consultants, of Santa Monica, CA; Contract No. 36093 with Tetra Tech, Inc., of Pasadena, CA;  and Contract No. 36091 with WSP USA Inc., of Ephrata, PA, as successor to Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions Inc., for as-needed professional engineering services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $10,000,000, for a revised aggregate contract amount not to exceed $100,000,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
NEW BUSINESS
17.
25-55062 Recommendation to receive Charter Commission appointments and reappointments approved by the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Section 2.03.065 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation, as amended, to approve a second term for Steve Neal, to serve a full six-year term.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chryselle Dombrowski spoke.

Mario D.S spoke.

There were four Online Public Comments and three non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jason Ferguson and Dr. Leonard Maddock, and made community announcements.

Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Sandra Chaney Richardson.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.

Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.

Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.

Councilmember Duggan made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:27 PM, Vice Mayor Uranga adjourned the meeting in memory of Jason Ferguson, Dr. Leonard Maddock and Sandra Chani Richardson.

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