Long Beach
City Council
Agenda Item 18
18. 26-54322\nRecommendation to direct City Manager to ensure that Health and Human\nServices Department (HHS) presents the Black Community Health Strengths and\nNeeds Assessment to the governing bodies of local agencies by December 31,\n2026, with a summary prepared after each presentation; and\nDirect City Manager to compile and analyze data on City employee demographics,\nwith an identification of key geographic areas within the city considered\nemployment deserts, and report back on specific policy measures to increase local\nhiring, outreach, and recruitment in these special zones, within 120 days.\nOffice or Department:\nTunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth\nDistrict; Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District; Joni\nRicks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District\nSuggested Action:\nApprove recommendation.