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TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022CITY OF LONG BEACH
Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor
Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District
Suzie A. Price, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Stacy Mungo, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Al Austin, 8th District
Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor, 9th District
Charles Parkin, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2))
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
ROLL CALL (5:41 PM)
Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Councilmembers
Present:
Also present: Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Vice Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Roberto Uranga, Councilmember, Seventh District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:41 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 13, except for Items 7 & 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
1. 22-0991 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 22-0992 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 8, 2022 and August 15, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 22-0993 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to process a refund totaling $50,675 to 525 Broadway, LLC, for a project located at 525 Broadway Avenue. (District 1)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 22-0994 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the City of Inglewood on behalf of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (WIB), to accept and expend grant funding in an amount up to $125,000 to operate a subsidized employment program for families in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 22-1017 Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to include on the 2022-2023 Secured Tax Roll certain levies made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for weed abatement in an amount not to exceed $16,285. (Districts 7,8)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0149 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0149
6. 22-0855 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36306 with Vasquez and Company, LLP, of Los Angeles, CA, for as-needed accounting services, to increase amount by $13,350 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $223,350 and extend the term to November 30, 2022. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 22-0995 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary amendments, with John Gross, dba Financial Management and Systems Consulting, of Scottsdale, AZ, for financial and enterprise system implementation and other consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $262,080, beginning September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. (Citywide)
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke.
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Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Motion: Motion to not approve staff recommendation. Moved by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Mungo.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Motion: Approve recommendation. Moved by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Ann Cantrell spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
A second substitute motion was made by Councilwoman
Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to put a bid for
financial and enterprise system implementation and other consulting services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
No: 2 - Allen and Uranga
8. 22-0996 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with Quality Office Furnishings, of Yorba Linda, CA, for furniture with related accessories and services,
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on the same terms and conditions afforded to Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC), of Texas, Contract Number R191804 and University of California Contract Number 2019.001896, through OMNIA Partners, in an amount of $105,535; authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $15,830, for a total contract amount not to exceed $121,365, until the OMNIA Partners contracts expire on April 30, 2023, and April 30, 2024, respectively, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA Partners contracts are in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager.
(Districts 4,5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0150 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0150
9. 22-0997 Recommendation to receive the application of Colossus, LLC, dba Colossus, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4716 East 2nd Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 22-0998 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and all necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for access to office space within the Long Beach Police Department for State Parole services, at no cost, for a period of two years from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024, with an option to extend for three additional two-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 22-0999 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents
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including any amendments, with the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to accept and expend grant funding for overtime, investigative services, and training to identify and eliminate the crime and public nuisance incidents associated with ABC-licensed establishments, in the amount of $75,000 for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $75,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Don Locke, Commander, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0151. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-22-0151
12. 22-1000 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB PW22-011 and award a contract to McCain, Inc., of Vista, CA, and Econolite Control Products, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed traffic signal equipment, in an annual aggregate amount of $355,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $71,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $426,000, for a period of one-year, with the option to renew for four 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)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
13. 22-1001 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Los Angeles, CA, to accept the donation of Metro Bike Share Smart Bike Equipment at no cost to the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING (6:35 PM)
14. 22-0989 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for the departments of Library Services, Development Services, Economic Development, and Disaster Preparedness and Emergency
Communications. (Citywide)
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Christopher Koontz, Acting Director of Development Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Johnny Vallejo, Acting Director of Economic Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communication, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Veronica Garcia spoke.
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Unidentified person spoke.
Fernanda Garcia-Cortez spoke.
Elsa Tung spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Jamilet spoke.
Myra Garcia spoke.
Erik spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Sharon Buckley spoke.
Jason Mercado spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Mae spoke.
Kevin Yagher spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Marlene Alvarado spoke.
Carla spoke.
Scott Fultz spoke.
Joanna Diaz spoke.
Gabriel Perez spoke.
Jillian Xavier spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
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Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communication, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Acting Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communication, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communication, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Acting Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Acting Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
HEARINGS (9:09 PM)
15. 22-1002 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and reject the hearing officer’s
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recommendation to reverse the denial of the business license application for JP23 Hospitality Company, located at 110 East Broadway, and to not issue a business license. (District 1) Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Amanda Hall, Commercial Services Bureau Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Christopher Pisano, Best, Best, and Krieger spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ethan Reimers, Applicant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Jacob Poozhikala, Applicant, spoke.
Art Sanchez, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Ethan Reimers, Applicant, spoke.
Jacob Poozhikala, Applicant, spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Michelle Kagasoff spoke.
Debra Kahookele spoke.
Robert Mayers spoke.
Sam Murali spoke.
Mark spoke.
Gerjeete spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Americana Herrera spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
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Unidentified person spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Scott Fultz spoke.
Pearla spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Wes Right spoke.
Steven Tilly spoke.
Nicholas Stokes spoke.
Jocie Embree spoke.
Shawn Patel spoke.
Sandy Cajas spoke.
Diana spoke.
Kenia R. spoke.
Nate Jordan spoke.
AJ Adroba spoke.
Devyne spoke.
Niral Patel spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
Recused: 1 - Allen
16. 22-1003 Recommendation to Accept Categorical Exemption (CE 22-093); Declare ordinance amending Table 35-2 (Park
Dedications/Designations) of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) (ZCA22-001), to include Tanaka Park located at 1400 West Wardlow Road; read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
Amy Harbin, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ann Cantrell spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Vice Mayor Richardson, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
22-1004 Declare ordinance setting aside and approving for dedication in perpetuity, Tanaka Park located at 1400 West Wardlow Road for public park purposes and uses; read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Vice Mayor Richardson, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
22-1005 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning district (ZCHG22-001) of Tanaka Park from Single-Family Residential (R-1-N) to the Park (P) Zoning District; read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (District 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Vice Mayor Richardson, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:23 PM)
Norman spoke regarding Veterans.
Charles Song spoke regarding Library Services.
Elliot Lewis spoke regarding Catalyst.
Senay Kenfe spoke regarding the Mandela Act.
Sanghak Kan spoke regarding the library budget.
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REGULAR AGENDA (6:19 PM)
17. 22-1006 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by $1,000 in the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, and $1,000 in the Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation for their Grape Expectations event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Jillian Xavier spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
18. 22-1007 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the Uptown Jazz Festival on August 27, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
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19. 22-1008 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Centro CHA in the amount of $1,000 to support their Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and Vaccination Clinic on August 18, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
20. 22-0988 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Goals For Life in the amount of $1,500 to support their Waterfront Celebration on October 9, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
21. 22-1009 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $200, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the
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Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in the amount of $200 to support their Celebrate our Librarians event on August 26, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $200 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
22. 22-1010 Recommendation to approve the Substantial Amendment to the City of Long Beach’s 2021-2022 Action Plan and the proposed programs and budget for the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP); and
Adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-22-061 and award a contract to El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center of San Bernardino, CA, for training, technical assistance, culturally- and linguistically-tailored education materials, and to perform evaluation activities, in a total amount not to exceed of $1,000,000, for a period of two years; 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 Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
23. 22-1011 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments to the grant term or award amount, with
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the State of California, Employment Development Department (EDD), to implement workforce training programs and strategies in the local area and provide services to local residents and business, accept and expend Program Year 22-23 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant funding in an amount up to $5,535,685, for the period April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary agreements with WIOA training vendors. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
24. 22-1012 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36227 with Illumination Foundation, of Orange, CA, for providing operation services of the Project Roomkey program, a 47-unit property located at 1500 East Pacific Coast Hwy that is currently being used as interim housing for people experiencing homelessness and in a COVID-19 high-risk category, to increase the contract amount by $1,651,228, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,476,842, and extend the contract by two (2) six-month terms to September 30, 2023. (District 6) Councilwoman Saro spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
25. 22-1014 Recommendation to adopt Specifications to No. RFP HE22-045 and award a contract to First to Serve, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, to provide
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supportive services and operate the Year-Round Shelter, Atlantic Avenue Bridge Community, in an annual contract amount not to exceed $2,007,500, for a one-year period, estimated to begin October 2022, 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 necessary documents to enter into the contract, including any subsequent amendments. (District 9) Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
26. 22-1013 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35632 with KJP II Enterprises, LLC, dba Days Inn of Long Beach, CA, for use of a 47-unit property located at 1500 East Pacific Coast Hwy, as interim housing for people experiencing homelessness and in a COVID-19 high-risk category, in response to the proclaimed emergency for COVID-19, in a total amount not to exceed $6,506,354, and extend the contract by two six-month terms to September 30, 2023. (Citywide) Councilwoman Price spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
27. 22-1015 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute contract amendments with Anthem Blue Cross, the City of Long Beach’s (City) third-party administrator for the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) group health plan, the Health Maintenance
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Organization (HMO) group health plan, and Medicare Supplement plan; UnitedHealthcare for the City’s Medicare Advantage PPO Plan; Scan Health Plan for the Medicare Advantage Plan; and Vision Service Plan (VSP) for the vision plan; CVS Caremark as the Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM) for the Prescription Drug Plan for the PPO and HMO plans; Delta Dental for the fee-for-service dental plan (DPPO) and Delta Dental USA (HMO plan); The Standard Insurance Company for employer-paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance; Union Mutual Life Insurance Company (UNUM), through Larry Lambert & Associates Insurance Services, for long-term care insurance; and Carrum Health as a third-party administrator for eligible surgeries to be performed through a Centers of Excellence facility; and, any subsequent amendments necessary to maintain current benefit levels and remain in compliance with State and federal laws on all plans, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
28. 22-1016 Recommendation receive and file the Considerations and Recommendations Report prepared by Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., regarding the City’s existing food truck regulations; and Request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to update the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) to comply with the most recently enacted State and federal legislation regarding the food trucks; to consolidate, where feasible, provisions of the LBMC relating to the regulation and enforcement of food trucks and similar operations into one ordinance; and, in consultation with City Manager, or designee, repeal provisions of the LBMC which are obsolete, no longer applicable, or no longer enforced related to food trucks and similar operations. (Citywide) Katy Nomura, Deputy City Manager spoke.
Edan Morando spoke.
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Deon Joseph spoke.
Joshua Lopez spoke.
Isabel Ramos spoke.
Andres spoke.
Joshua Gonzalez spoke.
Del spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
Brock Howard spoke.
Lee Charley spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Katy Nomura, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Katy Nomura, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Judith Long, Environmental Health, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Katy Nomura, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Manager Business Operations, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Mungo
NEW BUSINESS (6:19 PM)
29. 22-1022 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Community Concert scheduled for September 10, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
30. 22-1024 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Developing Future Leaders to support their Backpack Giveaway event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
31. 22-1025 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000 offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs in support of Sowing Seeds of Change; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
32. 22-1026 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to Centro CHA in support of Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and Vaccination Clinic; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Affidavit of Services for special meetings held Tuesday, August 23, 2022.33.
34. 22-1038 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
35. 22-1027 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 19, 2022.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (11:51 PM)
Edan Morando thanked the City Council.
Dave Shukla spoke regarding various issues.
Del thank the City Council.
Unidentified person spoke.
Deon Joseph thanked the City Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (11:57 PM)
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
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ADJOURNMENT (11:58 PM)
At 11:58 PM, Vice Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting. ks
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NOTE:
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Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.