Council Member District 9· 2022-12-20 - 2026-12-01
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie
Long Beach
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Top issues during term (20)
Long Beach Justice Fund funding
Advocates want $3 million; the mayor has proposed $1 million structural, versus $2.2 million allocated last year.
Labor negotiations with city employee unions
Labor agreements resulting from these talks will shape future city payroll and benefit costs.
El Niño Emergency Preparedness
Tens of millions of dollars in city infrastructure and private property were at risk from Hurricane Marie, and the declaration allows faster emergency spending through the storm season.
Affordable housing production under Measure A
Up to $10 million combined in LACAHSA and/or HOME funds committed to two projects.
Fire Station 14 Engine Elimination and Rotating Closures
Full restoration is $3.8 million structural; the proposed interim pilot is $1.6 million from Measure B.
Historic El Niño and community storm preparedness
The city is spending staff time and materials on pre-season sandbag giveaways and public awareness campaigns; no dollar figure was given.
Sea level rise and flooding preparedness
Upgrading the stormwater system is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
FY 2027 budget cuts to parks programming
About $2.8 million cut from the department, with roughly $100,000 in landscaping funding restored.
Hurricane Rachel storm response
Taxpayers are probably going to foot a hefty bill to fix this damage.
Tenant Right to Counsel and Community Land Trust Funding
Advocates seek $2.2 million for tenant counsel and $200,000 for the land trust from County Measure A.
Consolidating public comment periods
Staff cited roughly $150,000 in potential overtime savings, though opponents called that pretextual.
2026 Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration
The city funds about $50,000 for the event through the special events budget, but rising costs mean less money for extras like the flyover.
FY 2026-27 water and sewer rate increases
Up to $1,595,750 from the sewer program budget.
SB 1279 — speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway
About $5 million a year in expected speed camera revenue, with $2.5 million going to traffic calming after admin costs.
Peninsula beach erosion response
Rebidding aims to bring the project cost down to an affordable level.
General aviation landing fees at Long Beach Airport
The airport reported a $10.6 million operating loss and $101 million in debt; GA landing fees could offset losses but airlines currently bear the fee burden.
$50 million revolving credit facility for city capital projects
Bond proceeds fund major capital projects; the refunding of older bonds is intended to manage the city's debt service costs.
Small Business Support Programs 2026 Review
Hundreds of thousands in grant dollars already out the door, plus a new $750,000 federal grant for small business loans.
FY 2027 Budget cut to Veterans Support coordinator position
About $25,000 was shifted out of the coordinator's salary, cutting her from roughly 20 hours a week to about 13.
Pending litigation against the city
Any settlements or judgments in these cases could cost the city money, but no figures were disclosed.
Decisions during term (514)
Recorded while Ricks-Oddie was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of minutes for October 14, 2026 meeting
Adoption of Resolution FALB-04-2026 — Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
Approval of minutes for the September 30, 2026 meeting
Ondra Lucas's request for the Commission to hear his disciplinary appeal
Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission meeting of Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Approval of September 23, 2026 meeting minutes
Receive and file Director's Report
Receive and file update on Digital Inclusion Week and Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaigns
Study session on potential 2027 commission topics
Establish Ad Hoc Committee on 2027 Workplan
Approval of minutes for August 26, 2026 meeting
Receive and file Human Trafficking Task Force presentation
Receive and file Statewide Commission on Women and Girls report
Approval of Long Beach Area Mentorship and Empowerment Programs letter and list
Ad Hoc Committees report and dissolution of NACW Conference Ad Hoc
Approval of May 19, 2026 committee minutes
Receive and file LiBRE/LAANE housing crisis presentation
Receive and file AACSC rental housing provider presentation
Receive and file Director's Report
Approve September 29, 2026 meeting minutes
Voting record (640)
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to approve recommendation.
to approve recommendation.
to approve recommendation.
to approve recommendation
Receive and file update on Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 14, except for Item 10.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.
Consent Calendar Items 1-14 (except Item 10)
Item 15: Continue local emergency; extend renewal period to 30 days
to approve recommendation
to approve recommendation
to approve recommendation.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0145 on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0149 on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0147 on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation.
approve recommendation.
approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 19.
approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0148 on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation.
approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0150 on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0146 on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation.
approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-26-0026.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
approve recommendation.
approve recommendation.
declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-26-0151.
approve recommendation.
approve recommendation.
move forward with the ordinance, as written, except that the Order of Business section remains unchanged, keeping the current public comment process; and [2] establish a time certain at the beginning
Item 29 — Council Rules / Public Comment Ordinance (first reading)
Said the ordinance prioritizes community members' time and embeds equity.