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Michelle Baker michellebak er199@gmail. Why aren't all City meetings like this? Be consistent 8/9/2022

4. (22-0914) Recommendation to authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and
any necessary documents including subsequent
amendments, with Bay Area Community Resources,
on behalf of the California Climate Action Corps
Program, for the plac
ement of two California Climate
Ac
tion Fellows (Fellows) in the Office of
Sustainability and Development Services
Department, at no cost to the City of Long Beach, for
the period of September 2022 to December 2023.
(Citywide)
Padric Gleason [email protected] I write in support of this motion because climate change is an emergency and, frankly, the City's actions do not reflect the urgency of the crisis. The CAAP is more than two years overdue, the Sustainability Office is understaffed and ineffective, and budgets continue to overfund wasteful projects like road repair without bike lanes, buildings with gas hookups, and more and more fossil fueled vehicles. These two young climate fellows will hopefully contribute to meaningful change. It's literally the least this Council can do. 8/6/2022
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING: Pat Lynch [email protected] Questions re: Fire Department Engine 17: (1) Given the City's stated policy of using structural funding for on-going operating expenses, why is Engine 17 again being described as having "temporary" funding? During FY22 budget hearings, Councilmember Supernaw pleaded with his colleagues to stop the year-by-year funding of this on- going expense. A SAFER grant does NOT represent structural funding, as the City can turn it down if it is offered, as it did recently. (2) Why is Engine 17 even the topic of discussion? Please see the independent consultant's study of the LBFD that provides the latest data that show why Engine 17 is nowhere near the top of the list of possible company or station closures. Please stop using Engine 17 as a perennial budget bargaining chip during budget season. 8/9/2022
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7. (22-0917) Recommendation to conduct a Budget
Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the
Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the
departments of Fire, Police, and Parks, Recreation
and Marine. (Citywide)
Kate Sachnoff [email protected] The Long Beach Alliance for Food and Fitness, in recognizing the crucial role of parks in the health of our residents, supports the vision, improvement and expansion of park facilities and programs in of the FY23 budget. Investments in the big things like tree plantings, swimming pools, and increased senior exercise classes and day camps make a substantive difference in communities, especially lower income areas and environmental hot spots. The less glamorous investments like bottle hydration stations, lighting, & restroom upgrades are equally important. Kudos to PRM on their
accomplishments, including staff training on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the new Community Garden collaborative, the new food hub partnership with Food Finders, facilitating legal services and English Classes, and providing space for urban agriculture though Sowing Seeds of change. We look forward to working together and hope to see more of these kinds of activities and investments in FY23. 8/9/2022

7. (22-0917) Recommendation to conduct a Budget
Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the
Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the
departments of Fire, Police, and Parks, Recreation
and Marine. (Citywide)
Michelle Baker
michellebaker199@gmail. Why is the Animal Shelter being ignored? They are at capacity, limited hours and cats are being left on the streets. They need to raise their fees with other cities and have an action play for funding..This is a crisis
8/9/2022

7. (22-0917) Recommendation to conduct a Budget
Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the
Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the
departments of Fire, Police, and Parks, Recreation
and Marine. (Citywide)
Padric Gleason [email protected], This budget spends 3x more to rebuild the police academy than it does on Project Homekey, which is the city's premier shelter program for homeless people. It expands the police department by adding new officers rather than reallocating existing headcount to put more officers on bikes. I'm exhausted to see just how much we spend on policing. It's TOO MUCH. Stop expanding the police. Stop approving more officers. Stop funding more and more police-led programs.

Definitely stop approving abusive overtime. LISTEN to the community- we want dollars for health, infrastructure, education, and quality of life, not on police.
8/6/2022
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Friendly reminder that BE-1, BE-2, BE-3 etc. proposed actions on decarbonizing buildings and electricity does not preclude a Community Choice Aggregation program, and that either joining an existing CCA or creating an LB-led regional one coextensive, say, with, LB Gas and Oil service boundaries, is perfectly consistent with CEQA, and may be preferable for many reasons:

Cf.
https://grist.org/energy/the-plan-to-turn-blighted-houses-into-a-new- source-of-green-power-for-the-grid/
Programs like this are not only possible under CCAs, but under attack, along with rooftop solar and net metering, by the IOUs, including SCE and PG&E, not to mention SoCalGas...
8/9/2022

Not all areas are the same.
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8. (22-0918) Recommendation to receive the
supporting documentation into the record, and
conclude the public hearing;
Adopt resolution approving and adopting a
Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR-03-
21) to the General Plan Land Use Element and
Urban Design Element Program Environmental
Impact Report (PEIR) (PEIR-SCH# 2015051054), in
accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of
the CEQA Guidelines, and making certain CEQA
Findings and Determinations relative thereto,
including a finding that the adopted General Plan
Land Use Element PEIR Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program shall apply; and that no new or
dif
ferent mitigation measures are required;
approving the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
(2205-02); and
Corliss Lee [email protected] I would object to using the General Plan Land Use Element PEIR for the entire city on this topic of climate change. The impacts to the coast and low lying areas are far more significant than inland. This topic requires its own EIR. I'm also amazed that anyone that acknowledges climate change would risk putting a $100M pool (Belmont Beach Aquatic Center) on the sand in a location that is also in a documented earthquake fault location. Please do the responsible thing and do CEQA evaluations in areas that will be affected by climate change in the near term.
8/9/2022
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8. (22-0918) Recommendation to receive the
supporting documentation into the record, and
conclude the public hearing;
Adopt resolution approving and adopting a
Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR-03-
21) to the General Plan Land Use Element and
Urban Design Element Program Environmental
Impact Report (PEIR) (PEIR-SCH# 2015051054), in
accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of
the CEQA Guidelines, and making certain CEQA
Findings and Determinations relative thereto,
including a finding that the adopted General Plan
Land Use Element PEIR Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program shall apply; and that no new or
dif
ferent mitigation measures are required;
approving the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
(2205-02); and
Padric Gleason [email protected] The most important language in this recommendation is: "TIMELY ACTION IS REQUIRED." The City has slow-walked the CAAP for years and has perpetuated harmful activities even as the consequences climate change continue to worsen. It's about time you push the CAAP forward. Now do more. The climate crisis is not waiting for you.
8/6/2022

9. (22-0920) Recommendation to receive supporting
documentation into the record, conclude the public
hearing regarding an economic subsidy associated
with the First Amendment to Sales Tax Incentive
Agreement No. 32687 with Alant Corporation, dba
Circle Porsche Audi, a California corporation,
pursuant to California Government Code Section
53083; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to implement the First
Amendment to Sales Tax Incentive Agreement No.
32687 with Alant Corporation, a California
corporation, for the expanded Circle Porsche and
Audi dealership located at 1855 North Lakewood
Boulevard. (District 4)
Dave Shukla [email protected] Interesting 8/9/2022
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11. (22-0922) Recommendation to increase
appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $200, offset by the Third
Council District One-time District Priority Funds
transferred from the Citywide Activities Department
to provide a contribution to the Friends of the Long
Beach Public Library for their Celebrate Our
Librarians event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group
in the Citywide Activities Department by $200 to
offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

Dave Shukla
[email protected] Support 8/9/2022

15. (22-0926) Recommendation to refer to the Parks
and Recreation Commission, and the Government,
Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee for
consideration of renaming a section of Channelview
Park to Ashlee's Park in memory of Ashlee Armond.

Dave Shukla
[email protected] Support 8/9/2022
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16. (22-0927) Recommendation to increase
appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $1,420, offset by the
Second Council District One-time District Priority
Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities
Department, to provide contributions of:

Âꞏ $520 to Casa Guerrero for their Back to School
event on

August 28, 2022, 8am - 2pm
Âꞏ $500 to Zaferia Business Association for
transportation for the Happy Sundays free music
festival on
August 28, 2022, 12pm - 9pm
Âꞏ $200 to the Friends of the Long Beach Public
Library to support their librarian appreciation event
Âꞏ $200 to Dave Van Patten to support mural
restoration costs
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group
in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,420, to
offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

Dave Shukla [email protected] Support 8/9/2022

17. (22-0928) Recommendation to adopt resolution
requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
call, provide and give notice of a General Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the Statewide
General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach
on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and include the
proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the
qualified electors residing within Long Beach Unified
School District Boundaries (LBUSD) to align the
Long Beach Board of Education's primary election
date with the State's primary and general election
dates held in even-numbered years; directing the
City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the
Charter amendment; and providing for the filing of
primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for
the filing of written arguments regarding a proposed
Charter amendment to be submitted at said election.
(Citywide)
Padric Gleason [email protected] I write in support of this amendment. Consolidating elections increases participation and simplifies the obligations for citizens to participate in our democracy. By synchronizing elections, candidates and petitioners have the ability to form meaningful coalitions and reach a wider audience. When more citizens participate, more perspectives are included and reflected in policy decisions and outcomes.
8/6/2022
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18. (22-0936) Recommendation to adopt resolution
requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
call, provide and give notice of a General Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the Statewide
General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach
on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and include the
proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the
qualified electors of the City to align the City's
primary election date with the State's primary and
general election dates held in even-numbered years;
directing City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis of the Charter amendment; and providing for
the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and
setting rules for the filing of written arguments
regarding a proposed Charter amendment to be
s
ubmitted at said election. (Citywide)
GLennis Dolce [email protected] I oppose putting this on the ballot as it is not required for LB to align with the state as proved by the city of Redondo Beach in their lawsuit.

We just had an election where ALL voters were mailed ballots to their homes and this did not improve voting participation. This type of alignment serves to mix city issues into state and federal and does not allow municipal issues to stand out on their own. I know you SAY you want participation, but your actions do not follow.

Vote against putting this on the ballot.
8/9/2022

18. (22-0936) Recommendation to adopt resolution
requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
call, provide and give notice of a General Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the Statewide
General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach
on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and include the
proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the
qualified electors of the City to align the City's
primary election date with the State's primary and
general election dates held in even-numbered years;
directing City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis of the Charter amendment; and providing for
Padric Gleason [email protected] I write in support of this amendment. Consolidating elections increases participation and simplifies the obligations for citizens to participate in our democracy. By synchronizing elections, candidates and petitioners have the ability to form meaningful coalitions and reach a wider audience. When more citizens participate, more perspectives are included and reflected in policy decisions and outcomes.
8/6/2022
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If you really want residents to trust and believe in LB government, vote no to putting this on the ballot.
8/9/202219. (22-0929) Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
call, provide, and give notice of a General Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the Statewide
General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach
(City) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and include
the proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the
qualified electors of the City to establish a Police
Oversight Commission, which will replace the current
Citizen Police Complaint Commission, and add a
Director of Police Oversight position; directing City
Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the
Charter amendment; and, providing for the filing of
primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for
the filing of written arguments regarding a proposed
Charter amendment to be submitted at said election.
(Citywide)
Corliss Lee
[email protected] I object to the charter amendment being proposed that will replace the CPCC. The existing charter amendment was passed to ensure complaints against police were handled /investigated by responsible citizens that have no relationship or potential political gain or loss from the outcome. The proposed new charter amendment eliminates the arbitrary/neutral point of view and installs a department head that is beholding to the city manager for their livelihood which does not make them neutral. The persons filing complaints lose the benefit of 11 people reviewing their case. The new process seems to benefit the city manager and police, not the citizens that were wronged or the person filing the complaint. The proposed amendment eliminates all the features of a fair investigation and leaves the citizens on the commission powerless. Additionally, the Director of Police Oversight will cost more money and probably need more staff and his/her job description is vague.
8/9/2022
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19. (22-0929) Recommendation to adopt resolution
requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
call, provide, and give notice of a General Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the Statewide
General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach
(City) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and include
the proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the
qualified electors of the City to establish a Police
Oversight Commission, which will replace the current
Michelle Baker
michellebaker199@gmail. DO not put the Citizen Commission on the ballot. This is a farce and will remove any power from the Citizen Commission. This is a ploy by the police and city manager to remove the power from the community. This is an outrage that this commission continues to have no power to subpoena and get truth on what is going on. 8/9/202219. (22-0929) Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
call, provide, and give notice of a General Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the Statewide
General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach
(City) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and include
the proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the
qualified electors of the City to establish a Police
Oversight Commission, which will replace the current
Citizen Police Complaint Commission, and add a
Director of Police Oversight position; directing City
Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the
Charter amendment; and, providing for the filing of
primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for
the filing of written arguments regarding a proposed
Charter amendment to be submitted at said election.
(Citywide)
Padric Gleason [email protected] While the proposed changes are an improvement, this new model fails to sufficiently empower citizens to conduct direct oversight of the police. It retains all decisions and disciplinary decisions within the power of the city manager, subject to the same conflicts of interest and forces of influence that prevent accountability today. Send this to the voters so we can make progress, but don't pat yourselves on the back. You're maintaining a system of corruption.
8/6/2022
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20. (22-0930) Recommendation to adopt resolution
requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
call, provide, and give notice of a General Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the Statewide
General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach
(City) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and include
the proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the
qualified electors of the City relating to consolidating the City's public utilities under Article XIV; directing City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the
Charter amendment; and, providing for the filing of
primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for
the filing of written arguments regarding a proposed
Charter amendment to be submitted at said election.
(Citywide)
GLennis Dolce [email protected] Merging these two departments is nothing more than a work-around for getting all utility monies into one pot with LESS transparency and accountability while being sold to the public as a money SAVING measure. I am told by trusted sources that the majority of money saving measures have already been taken and that there is no lack of ability to communicate between these two departments (also once stated as a reason to do this). You cannot gain trust of the public by losing lawsuits on this issue and then trying to convince them to let you change the rules to suit your desires. Vote no.
8/9/2022

20. (22-0930) Recommendation to adopt resolution
requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
call, provide, and give notice of a General Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the Statewide
General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach
(City) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and include
the proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the
qualified electors of the City relating to consolidating the City's public utilities under Article XIV; directing City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the
Charter amendment; and, providing for the filing of
primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for
the filing of written arguments regarding a proposed
Charter amendment to be submitted at said election.
(Citywide)
Corliss Lee
[email protected] Combining gas and water depts is posed as saving money. I'm told a new department head position will be added and there will still be director level management for gas and for water making 3 executive level positions where now there are 2. That does not save money.

Cross training employees does not save money either when you have to equalize their pay (water employees currently higher paid than gas). If there is 3 hours of work on water and 3 hours of work on gas, that is 6 hours of work, no matter who performs it. I'm skeptical of the motivation to do this merger. It seems the city is accustomed to creaming money out of the water dept. and having that practice halted (by 2 lawsuits) has resulted in another scenario that will be used to siphon money to the general fund. Please deny this charter amendment.
8/9/2022
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24. (22-0934) Recommendation to authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary
documents, subcontracts and subsequent
amendments, including amending the award amount,
with the Board of State and Community Corrections,
California Violence Intervention and Prevention
Cohort 4, to accept and expend grant funding in the
amount of $3,919,232, for the Long Beach Activating
Safe Communities Program from July 1, 2022 to
December 31, 2025, with the option to extend the
agreement for an additional one-year period at the
discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in
the Health and Human Services Department by
$3,919,232, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Padric Gleason
[email protected] It strikes me that, even in this health-focused program for violence PREVENTION, the biggest single line item is for the police. This is yet another example of the culture of over-policing and how the LBPD consumes massive budgets time and time again. Police don't prevent crime, they respond to it, react to it, sometimes investigate it, and rarely solve it. While I support this motion, I object to the excessive reliance of police action in this community and the disproportionate funding that's sent to the police department.
8/6/2022

31. (22-0950) Recommendation to adopt resolution
to ratify City Manager's Proclamation of Local
Emergency regarding the serious and imminent
threat of monkeypox virus (MPV). (Citywide)
Padric Gleason
[email protected] To say that monkeypox has rocked my community is an understatement. The last two months have- for me, my friends, and family- included fear, misinformation, confusion, a clamoring for rare vaccines, agonizing waits for test results that take way too long, and several panicked false alarms.
8/6/2022
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