Long Beach

City Council

18. 26-54322 Recommendation to direct City Manager to ensure that Health and Human Services Department (HHS) presents the Black Community Health Strengths and Needs Assessment to the governing bodies of local agencies by December 31, 2026, with a summary prepared after each presentation; and Direct City Manager to compile and analyze data on City employee demographics, with an identification of key geographic areas within the city considered employment deserts, and report back on specific policy measures to increase local hiring, outreach, and recruitment in these special zones, within 120 days. Office or Department: Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Councilwoman, Eighth District; Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District; Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.