Meeting

	CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
	TUESDAY, MAY 20, 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 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 & DRAFT MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
At 5:37 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL


Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie Councilmembers Absent: Allen, Supernaw Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Maggie Trinidad, City Clerk Bureau Manager, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.

Mayor Richardson presiding.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence. Councilwoman Kerr 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 – 17, except for Item 16. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

Kathleen Adams spoke.

Desiree Cortez spoke.

25-55305

Recommendation to authorize a one-time incentive compensation pursuant to section 12(D) of the Salary Resolution for Francine Kerridge, Police Oversight Director, in an amount equal to $3,500.

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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

25-55289

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $15,957, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to the following:

Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of the People’s Choice Awards, in the amount of $500;
Long Beach Forward Inc., in support of their Quinceañera event, in the amount of $250;
Aras Management, LLC, in support of the Dia de los Muertos Celebration, in the amount of $13,907;
Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc., in support of the 2025 Long Beach Pride Festival-Fundraiser, in the amount of $1,000;
Veterans for Peace Chapter 110, in support of the Peacemaker of the Year celebration, in the amount of $100;
Long Beach Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, in support of their Distinguished Citizen Dinner, in the amount of $200; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $15,957, 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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

25-55291

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,500, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:

$5,000 to the St. Mary Medical Center Foundation for their Easter Walk on April 20, 2025;
$2,500 to Zaferia Business Association for their annual Food and Music Festival on October 4, 2025;
$1,000 to Urban Reset Foundation for their STEM Workshop on June 14, 2025; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,500, 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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

25-55311

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,750, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to contribute to:

$250 to Long Beach Forward to support Long Beach Forward's 15th anniversary on Saturday, May 3, 2025;
$1,000 to Developing Future Leaders to support their Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025;
$500 to Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, INC to support the Annual Long Beach Pride Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025 and Sunday, May 18, 2025; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,750, 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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

25-55290

Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 6, 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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

25-55308

Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 5, 2025 and May 12, 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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

25-55288

Recommendation to receive and approve Initial/Amendment Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.

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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

25-55251

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35341 with CBRE, INC., of Dallas, TX, as successor in interest to Ellis dba lntegra Realty Resources - Los Angeles, of Encino, CA; Contract No. 35381 with Hawran and Malm, LLC, of Newport Beach, CA; and Contract No. 35312 with R.P. Laurain & Associates, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing as-needed real estate appraisal services, to extend the terms of the contracts for an additional six months, through November 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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

25-55252

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35915 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35374 with HR&A Advisors, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35323 with BAE Urban Economics, of Berkeley, CA; Contract No. 36208 with Jones Lang LaSalle, of El Segundo, CA; and Contract No. 35324 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for providing as-needed real estate economic analysis professional services, to extend the terms of the contracts for an additional six months, through November 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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

10.

25-55253

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-23-305 and award contracts to Blair Commercial Real Estate, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., of El Segundo, CA, Kidder Matthews, of El Segundo, CA, and Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing as-needed real estate broker services, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, 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 subsequent amendments; and

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute listing agreements, and any other necessary documents, with Blair Commercial Real Estate, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., of El Segundo, CA, Kidder Matthews, of El Segundo, of El Segundo, CA, and Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the listing of City-owned property, as needed, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, and a commission amount not to exceed six percent of the gross sales price. (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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

11.

25-55254

Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-040;

Accept Categorical Exemption CE-25-041;

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary including a Right of Way Contract (Document Reference 81940), with the State of California, Department of Transportation to grant a 2,209-square-foot Temporary Construction Easement on City-owned property located along southbound Pacific Coast Highway and the San Gabriel River Bridge (a portion of Assessor Parcel Number 7242-012-900), in the amount of $45,200, for improvements to the San Gabriel River Bridge; and

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary including a Right of Way Contract (Document Reference 81938), and any and all documents, with the State of California, Department of Transportation to grant a 803-square-foot Permanent Highway Easement and a 1,342-square-foot Temporary Construction Easement on City-owned property located along northbound Pacific Coast Highway and the San Gabriel River Bridge (a portion of Assessor Parcel Number 7237-020-900), in the amount of $238,000, for improvement to the San Gabriel River Bridge. (District 3)

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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

12.

25-55255

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-24-533 and award a contract to Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, of Long Beach, CA, for providing executive health physicals to eligible City of Long Beach employees, in a total annual amount not to exceed $850,000, 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)

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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

13.

25-55256

Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7257 and award a contract to Hart Design Build Inc., of Glendale, CA, for the Long Beach Airport Gateway Sign, in the amount of $747,500, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $112,125, for a total contract amount not to exceed $859,625; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments;

Adopt Categorical Exemption CE-24-178; and

Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $1,175,144, offset by Airport operating revenues. (Districts 4, 5)

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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

14.

25-55258

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the LA84 Foundation to accept 2025 Learn to Swim grant funds in the amount of $10,000, for summer aquatics programs targeting economically disadvantaged youth at Belmont Plaza Temporary Pool, Silverado Pool, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool, during the grant term dates of April 7, 2025, through September 30, 2025, and execute all necessary documents to implement and administer the grant including any amendments. (Districts 3, 6, 7)

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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

15.

25-55257

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33364 with Active Network, LLC, of Dallas, TX, to provide continued utilization of the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department’s facility reservation and registration system, to extend the term of the contract for six months with the option to extend for another six months, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

16.

25-55265

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc., a non-profit organization, of Vista, CA, for providing victim support services, in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager.

Levine Act: Yes

Enactment No: RES-25-0068

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0068. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Megan Zabel, Deputy Chief, Police Department, spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Kathleen Adams spoke.

Susan Tenaka spoke.

17.

25-55259

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary including a Revocable License for Non-Federal Use of Real Property with US Department of Veterans Affairs, to use a portion of Building 126 Penthouse and Building 126 Rooftop, located at Tibor Rubin Veteran Affairs Medical Center with address at 5901 East 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90822, for three years for hosting a signal boosted antenna. (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:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS

ACS PET ADOPTION

Mayor Richardson spoke.

May Villanueva, Administrative Analyst, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.

May Villanueva, Administrative Analyst, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

RECOGNIZING 102.3 KJLH FOR 60 YEARS OF SERVICE

Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.

Gregory Johnson spoke.

Karen Slade, Vice President and General Manager of KJLH Radio, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Cameron Green, KJLH Radio, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.

ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Anthony Lim, Personnel Analyst, Human Resources, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Berlyn Maloa, Administrative Analyst, Harbor Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Fern Nueno, Climate Manager, City Manager Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Vice Mayor Uranga spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Gina Kim spoke. Jose Navarro spoke.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

23.

25-55200

Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a list of projects citywide for repaving and resurfacing that are proposed to receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding totaling an estimated $13,300,000, in the Fiscal Year 2026 Paving Program. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-25-0069

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-0069. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

REGULAR AGENDA

18.

25-55260

Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding an update on the City’s response to the Grants Pass v. Johnson Decision. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Mike Solomita, Deputy Chief, Police Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Tess Dunhoff spoke.

Kathleen Adams spoke.

Keith Mason spoke.

Olga Michaels spoke.

Brad Michaels spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Eli Ben-Shmuel, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Eli Ben-Shmuel, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Mike Solomita, Deputy Chief, Police Department, spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Mike Solomita, Deputy Chief, Police Department, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

19.

25-55261

Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from City Manager, Financial Management, and Health and Human Services Departments providing a second update on the implementation of the City’s Sidewalk Vending Ordinance. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Keith Mason spoke.

Jennifer Cuevas spoke.

Itzel spoke.

Johnny A. spoke.

Austin Metoyer spoke.

Zainab spoke.

Angelica spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Atoy Wilson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.

Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk spoke.

Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Judeth Luong, Environmental Health Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Judeth Luong, Environmental Health Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

20.

25-55262

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions with Mamo LBMP Investors I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and CP VI Marketplace, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, related to City-owned property, Assessor Parcel Number 7237-020-904, located adjacent to 6615 – 6695 East Pacific Coast Highway within Marketplace Long Beach;

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Parking Permit with CP VI Marketplace, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for the non-exclusive use of 75 parking spaces within City-owned property, Assessor Parcel Number 7237-020-904, located adjacent to 6615 – 6695 East Pacific Coast Highway within Marketplace Long Beach, for a period of 55 years; and

Determine the project is within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the Southeast Area Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2015101075) (PECC 03-23) and subject to the Southeast Area Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and making certain findings and determinations related thereto and warrants no further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15162, 15168, and 15183. (District 3)

Levine Act: Yes

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	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

21.

25-55263

Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 second departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)

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	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

Kathleen Adams spoke.

22.

25-55299

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ PW23-269 and award contracts to Kleinfelder, Inc., of Cerritos, CA, Group Delta Consultants, Inc., of Irvine, CA, RMA Group, Inc. of Carson, CA, Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants of Irvine, CA, Twining, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, GMU Geotechnical, Inc., of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Willdan Engineering of Anaheim, CA, S2 Engineering, Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Citadel Environmental Services, Inc., dba Citadel EHS of Signal Hill, CA, and Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Carson, CA, for as-needed construction materials testing, hazardous materials testing, and special inspection services in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $36,000,000, 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)

A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Thrash-Ntuk, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Allen, Supernaw

	PUBLIC COMMENT 052025-Public Comment-corresp
There were no Online Public Comments and four non-agenda public comment emails received.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements. Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements. Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements. Councilwoman Thrash-Ntuk made community announcements.

ADJOURNMENT
At 10:15 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.

NOTE:

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