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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
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 (5:10 PM)
Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Councilmembers
Present:
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Garcia presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor, Ninth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:12 PM)
Elliot Lewis spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 7.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 12, 27. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
1. 22-1043 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. 32693, with the firm Keesal, Young & Logan, PC, to continue representation of the City in the matter entitled Christopher Stuart, et al. vs. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV21452.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 22-1044 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $37,990 and also 2) separate authority to pay $85,622.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Kevin Anderson.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 22-1045 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $148,842.50 for Stipulations with Request for Award with a life pension thereafter of $115.96 subject to COLA increases per week in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Mark Hansen.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 22-1046 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, August 16, and August 23, 2022; the City Council Study Session of Tuesday, August 16, 2022; and the Special Meetings of
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 22-1047 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 15, 2022 and August 29, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 22-1048 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Health and Human Services Department; and adopt resolution.
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0152 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0152
7. 22-1049 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED22-062 and award contracts to Tetra Growth Systems, LLC, dba Canna Business Services, of Pittsburgh, PA, and Tkach Ventures, Inc., of Temple City, CA, to provide direct technical assistance to Cannabis Equity Program participants pursuing cannabis business ownership or operating legal cannabis businesses in the City of Long Beach, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $293,750 through September 30, 2023, 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 documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 22-1050 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2022. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 22-1051 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Munis Contract No. 3150000021 with Griffin Pest Management, of Santa Ana, CA, for pest control services, to increase the contract amount by $125,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $922,000, and extend the term of the contract to October 30, 2022. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 22-1052 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Katelynndawson Express Corporation, dba The Crab Shack Express, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 325 The Promenade North. (District 1)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 22-1053 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary including any necessary subsequent amendments, to enter into a Restricted Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $180,000, to implement the grant for the Clean California Grant Program for the Artesia Boulevard/State Route 91 Undercrossing Mural project. (District 9) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution no. RES-22-0153 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0153
12. 22-1054 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., of Charlotte, NC, for the purchase of submersible
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fill pumps for the Rainbow Lagoon Facility, in an amount of $145,242, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $14,524, for a total contract amount not to exceed $159,766, for a period of one year. (District 1)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0154 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0154
27. 22-1106 Recommendation to adopt resolution making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) to authorize City legislative bodies to follow the teleconference meeting provisions of Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)-(2). (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0155 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0155
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:54 PM)
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
Councilman Austin spoke.
Charlotte Rose, California Department of Rehabilitation, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
BUDGET HEARING (6:30 PM)
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13. 22-1055 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and take the actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budget as listed in Attachment A. (Citywide) Ann Burdette spoke.
John Crouch spoke.
Kurt Canfield spoke.
Shiu-Ming Cheer spoke.
Andre Barrios spoke.
Natalie Gonzalez spoke.
Mary Duong spoke.
Magdalia Perreira spoke.
Josh Lowenthal spoke.
Devin Ablard spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Julissa Salas spoke.
Unidentified person spoke.
May Lin spoke.
Martha Cota spoke.
Ivan Garcia spoke.
Andrew Durado spoke.
Iris spoke.
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Nicholas spoke.
Rosario spoke.
Susan Redfield spoke.
Joanna Diaz spoke.
Leanna Noble spoke.
Robert Nothoff spoke.
Jan Burke spoke.
Sharon Weissman spoke.
Lai Lufali spoke.
Luisa Leija spoke.
Grecia Lopez-Myers spoke.
Joel Burragan spoke.
Jessica Quintana spoke.
Rivka Nehorai spoke.
Josh De Leon spoke.
Melissa spoke.
Maria Lopez spoke.
Dawn Modkins spoke.
Elsa Tung spoke.
Stephanie Park spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
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Rodrigo Zamorano spoke.
Gabriel Perez spoke.
Kenny Allen spoke.
Mayra Garcia-Cortez spoke.
Jason Mercado spoke.
Sithy Bin spoke.
Lisa Okamoto spoke.
Helen Boyer spoke.
Gaby Hernandez spoke.
Jane Gould spoke.
Caitlin B. spoke.
Maribel Cruz spoke.
Erik Garcia spoke.
Jamilet Ochoa spoke.
Irma spoke.
Emily Munoz-Snider spoke.
Audrena Redmond spoke.
Mayra Garcia spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint
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presentation.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Theresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
This Public Hearing was received and filed.
13. 1
22-1056 Recommendation to adopt Mayor’s proposed budget recommendations, as amended, to the Proposed FY 23 Budget. (A-1)
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation, as
amended, to adopt the expenditures and revenues as
identified in the Proposed FY 23 Budget Book, as amended by the City Council, including the Mayor's recommendations, Budget Oversight Committee recommendations, and the City Council adjustments:
[A] Motion to support Mayor Garcia’s proposed budget
recommendations utilizing funds made available through
Long Beach Recovery Act, under the Securing our City’s
Future category, anticipated to be available at the end of FY 22 due to improved FY 22 projections. These adds total to $1.275 million. Of this amount, the structural costs (or costs that will continue into future fiscal years) total to $125,000; the structural costs will be funded temporarily with this one-time source in FY 23 and will need additional solutions for FY 24 and beyond.
A1. Motion to add additional annual funding through Measure B at Tier II for the Cambodian American Cultural Center and Latino Cultural Center (providing these Cultural Centers with annual funding at the same level as the African American Cultural Center—as well as the South Coast Chorale LGBT chorus). Direct the City Manager to place a moratorium on any additional programs funded through Measure B for the next three years, at which time a review can be done to measure the effectiveness of Measure B investments.
A2. Motion to direct the City Manager to formalize and expand the City’s program to waive or offset parking citations for people experiencing homelessness in order to help reduce barriers to housing and services.
A3. Motion to add one-time funds of $50,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department for the Long Beach Heritage Coalition to support preservation initiatives.
A4. Motion to add one-time funds of $400,000 in the General
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Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to support a joint project between the African American Cultural Center (AACC) and VIP Records. The funding will be allocated as follows:
$150,000 invested into AACC for the purposes of creating a cultural exhibit highlighting the impact of Hip Hop in Long Beach and the United States
$250,000 for the restoration of the historic VIP Records sign A5. Motion to add one-time funds of $300,000 in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department to
fund the Long Beach Economic Partnership for business
attraction and citywide marketing activities to be spent over two years.
A6. Motion to add one-time funds of $100,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to support the development of a LGBTQ+ cultural center and museum.
A7. Motion to add one-time funds of $300,000 in the General Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department to support pre-K tuition assistance, technology and
administration by partnering with the Long Beach Early
Childhood Education partnership.
A8. Motion to add structural funds of $125,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department for a full-time education officer position created to be responsible for supporting the Long Beach College Promise and other
education initiatives undertaken by the City.
[B] Motion to add one-time funds of $2 million in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department for a
retention incentive for non-sworn positions/employees, and direct the City Manager to develop an approach for these funds to be distributed in FY 23. The impact on other funds is estimated at approximately $3.8 million, bringing the total All Funds impact to $5.8 million. The General Fund portion of the cost will be funded utilizing funds made available through
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Long Beach Recovery Act, under the Securing our City’s
Future category, anticipated to be available at the end of FY 22 due to improved FY 22 projections. In addition to the Mayor’s recommendation, total funds utilizing Long Beach Recovery Act funds made available due to improved
projections is $3.275 million.
[C] Motion to add the following structural and one-time enhancements utilizing the $2 million Critical Needs Reserve that was included in the Proposed FY 23 Budget to address unexpected labor and other critical needs. These adds total to $1,990,234. Of this amount, the structural costs (or costs that will continue into future fiscal years) total to $1,340,234; these costs will be funded temporarily with this one-time source in FY 23 and will need additional solutions for FY 24 and beyond.
C1. Motion to add structural funds of $1,100,000 in the General Fund Group in the Financial Management Department with a one-time negative placeholder of $200,000 for a net impact of $900,000 to enforce the Heathcare Workers Minimum Wage
Ordinance approved by City Council in FY 22. This funding would include materials budget and staffing support for four positions as follows: Administrative Analyst III, Administrative Analyst II, Clerk Typist III, and a Minimum Wage
Investigator/Inspector (which will require the creation of a new job classification, similar to Business License
Inspector).The full cost of these positions and material support total $1.1 million but temporary savings of $200,000 has been included to account for an onboarding-transition period.
C2. Motion to add structural funds of $440,234 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to add three positions as directed by City Council to support the Citizen Police Complaint Commission (CPCC) prior to a potential charter amendment. These positions include a Special
Projects Officer, a Communications Officer, and an Executive Assistant.
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C3. Motion to add one-time funds of $100,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to provide
additional support for Ethics Commission needs and
improved response to Public Records requests to facilitate ethics and transparency, such as temporary staffing support or materials.
C4. Motion to add one-time funds of $450,000 in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to be
divided equally between the City Council Districts for District Priorities and in conformance with the existing guidelines for use of District Priority Funding.
C5. Motion to add one-time funds of $100,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Prosecutor’s Department to support the Priority Access Diversion program and Neighborhood
Impact Prosecution.
[D] Motion to add one-time funds of $200,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to support the efforts of the Justice Fund, funded by the carryover of anticipated savings within the Justice Fund budget in FY 22.
These funds along with the structural operating budget of $300,000 plus $300,000 allocated to the Justice Fund in the Long Beach Recovery Act, will bring total resources for the Justice Fund to $800,000 in FY 23.
[E] Motion to reduce the adult-use and medical cannabis cultivation and retail taxes for equity businesses, and direct City Manager to come back to City Council with a report on how a potential rebate program would work where any
revenues above $12 million would be rebated back to
businesses who paid taxes with a prioritization on rebating back to cultivation businesses, along with an updated
projection report to City Council on the status of cannabis revenues This action will promote equity goals while not resulting in revenue loss from the proposed budget.
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[F] Motion to utilize $250,000 of Long Beach Recovery Act funds, originally allocated to Library Services to waive library fines, to go towards a temporary increase in library hours in FY 23.These funds can add five Monday hours at two
branches (Michelle Obama and El Dorado) through overtime with existing staff. This will result in two locations increasing service to six days, with service hours at these locations increasing from 34 to 39 hours. Note that the elimination of fines has already been implemented and incorporated as a policy change within the FY 23 budget and thus this
reallocation of Long Beach Recovery Act funds do not impact the waiving of library fines.
[G] Motion to add structural funds of $1 million in the General Fund Group in the Library Department to increase library hours across the library system. Direct City Manager to report back with short term and ongoing funding solutions. (City Council adjustment)
[H] Motion to add one-time funds of $100,000 in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Fire Department to provide
additional resources to support lifeguard and marine safety operations, particularly to address the quality of life and security issues in the Alamitos Bay area, funded by
anticipated FY 22 year-end savings in the fund.
[I] Motion to add structural funds of $160,000 in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Fire Department to support the addition of a Marine Safety Officer to further support lifeguard and marine safety operations. (City Council adjustment) [J] Motion to add structural funds in the amount of $2,975,570 in the Insurance Fund Group in Human Resources
Department, offset by a reduction of $2,975,570 from the Insurance Fund in the City Attorney’s Office. This change reflects the transfer of the Workers’ Compensation Claims Division from the City Attorney’s Office to the Human
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Resources Department under the Risk Management Bureau. A total of 18 positions will be transferred. The merge will allow for opportunities to improve operations, streamline
processes, and increase overall services to our City
employees. This action has no bottom-line change to the Insurance Fund.
[K] Motion to direct the City Manager to include the following items as high priority projects to be considered for funding using any FY 22 year-end surplus resources from the Long Beach Recovery Act, General Fund, Measure A, and/or any other sources as relevant if available. The City Manager should include the status of funding these projects as part of the FY 22 Year-End Performance Report and in the context of available surplus funds and other priority needs and projects.
The following list is not in any priority order and approximate amounts and potential funds included for some items, but actual funding source and amount presented in the year-end report may vary higher or lower depending on the situation at that time:
K1. One-time funds of $800,000 in the General Fund Group in the Library Department to provide further support for
materials (this is made up of $400,000 BOC Recommendation and $400,000 City Council adjustment). This would add to the $800,000 currently in the FY 23 Budget ($400,000 structural and $400,000 one-times), which would bring the total to $1.6 million for materials and book budget. (City Council
adjustment)
K2. One-time funds of $200,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to further support the
Language Access Program needs. This will add to the
structural funding of $345,000 in the Proposed FY 23 Budget for the Office of Equity that supports language access needs citywide and received a structural increase of $20,000 in the FY 23 Budget to meet the increased demand of interpretation and translation services. The Long Beach Recovery Act has
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also allocated $750,000 to support language access,
specifically two in-house interpreters (in Spanish and Khmer) and one full-time language access coordinator. In addition, separate from the Office of Equity, individual departments’ operating budget may support language access needs, such as bilingual skill pays for eligible employees.
K3. One-time funds of $100,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to support the Fireworks
Enforcement Team working to mitigate the illegal use of fireworks and explosives in Long Beach.
K4. One-time funds of $150,000 in the General Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department for any
necessary feasibility studies or pilot programs to support increased access to reproductive health in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
K5. One-time funds of $150,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to supplement the Measure B (TOT) revenues that are then allocated to the Convention Center, arts organization, and cultural centers.
K6. One-time funds of $50,000 in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department to support the Pacific Corridor activation that takes into consideration prior activations and successes including investments such as event signage.
K7. One-time Measure A funds of $400,000 in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to transfer to the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works
Department to support the Bluff Park Historic Lamps
project.$300,000 of funds was already included as part of the 5-year infrastructure plan in the FY 23 Budget and $400,000 would bring the total to the $700,000 needed to complete the project.
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K8. One-time Measure A funds of $1 million to further support alley repairs through pavement sealing, asphalt overlays, and full reconstruction throughout the City.
K9. One-time Measure A funds of $200,000 for additional funding to improve the Hudson Park Playground, bringing the total funding to $800,000 with $600,000 already included as part of the 5-year infrastructure plan.
K10. One time funds of $300,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager's Department to provide additional support for the Justice Fund. (City Council adjustment)
K11. One-time Measure A funds of $500,000 in the Public Works Department to provide additional support for an
all-inclusive, all abilities playground. (City Council adjustment) [L] Motion to direct the City Manager to develop, finalize, and implement plans for a new Talent Acquisition Division in the Human Resources Department with potentially five to seven Human Resources employees with a projected annual cost
ranging from $695,000 to $965,000. Costs in FY 23 can be funded out of the City’s Employee Benefits Fund, which will recoup its cost in future years with increased department charges citywide. Staff should evaluate and finalize the best approach and return to City Council in a Budget Adjustment Letter with request for increased appropriation.
[M] These recommendations strived to minimize structural enhancements as much as possible as the General Fund is still projecting a structural shortfall situation for FY 23, anticipated to be covered using one-time funding sources.
Any structural costs added or reductions to structural
revenues will add to the projected shortfall in FY 24 unless a structural offset is identified and approved for reduction. [N] Motion to direct City Manger to report back in six months on the status of the Park Rangers Program and the
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implementation of Park Ambassador Program. (City Council adjustment)
Moved by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman
Mungo.
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
13. 2
22-1057 Recommendation to adopt Budget Oversight Committee’s proposed funding recommendations, as amended, to the Proposed FY 23 Budget. (A-2)
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation, as
amended, to adopt the expenditures and revenues as
identified in the Proposed FY 23 Budget Book, as amended by the City Council, including the Mayor's recommendations, Budget Oversight Committee recommendations, and the City Council adjustments:
[A] Motion to support Mayor Garcia’s proposed budget
recommendations utilizing funds made available through
Long Beach Recovery Act, under the Securing our City’s
Future category, anticipated to be available at the end of FY 22 due to improved FY 22 projections. These adds total to $1.275 million. Of this amount, the structural costs (or costs that will continue into future fiscal years) total to $125,000; the structural costs will be funded temporarily with this one-time source in FY 23 and will need additional solutions for FY 24 and beyond.
A1. Motion to add additional annual funding through Measure B at Tier II for the Cambodian American Cultural Center and Latino Cultural Center (providing these Cultural Centers with annual funding at the same level as the African American Cultural Center—as well as the South Coast Chorale LGBT chorus). Direct the City Manager to place a moratorium on any additional programs funded through Measure B for the next three years, at which time a review can be done to measure the effectiveness of Measure B investments.
A2. Motion to direct the City Manager to formalize and expand the City’s program to waive or offset parking citations for people experiencing homelessness in order to help reduce barriers to housing and services.
A3. Motion to add one-time funds of $50,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department for the Long Beach Heritage Coalition to support preservation initiatives.
A4. Motion to add one-time funds of $400,000 in the General
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Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to support a joint project between the African American Cultural Center (AACC) and VIP Records. The funding will be allocated as follows:
$150,000 invested into AACC for the purposes of creating a cultural exhibit highlighting the impact of Hip Hop in Long Beach and the United States
$250,000 for the restoration of the historic VIP Records sign A5. Motion to add one-time funds of $300,000 in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department to
fund the Long Beach Economic Partnership for business
attraction and citywide marketing activities to be spent over two years.
A6. Motion to add one-time funds of $100,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to support the development of a LGBTQ+ cultural center and museum.
A7. Motion to add one-time funds of $300,000 in the General Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department to support pre-K tuition assistance, technology and
administration by partnering with the Long Beach Early
Childhood Education partnership.
A8. Motion to add structural funds of $125,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department for a full-time education officer position created to be responsible for supporting the Long Beach College Promise and other
education initiatives undertaken by the City.
[B] Motion to add one-time funds of $2 million in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department for a
retention incentive for non-sworn positions/employees, and direct the City Manager to develop an approach for these funds to be distributed in FY 23. The impact on other funds is estimated at approximately $3.8 million, bringing the total All Funds impact to $5.8 million. The General Fund portion of the cost will be funded utilizing funds made available through
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Long Beach Recovery Act, under the Securing our City’s
Future category, anticipated to be available at the end of FY 22 due to improved FY 22 projections. In addition to the Mayor’s recommendation, total funds utilizing Long Beach Recovery Act funds made available due to improved
projections is $3.275 million.
[C] Motion to add the following structural and one-time enhancements utilizing the $2 million Critical Needs Reserve that was included in the Proposed FY 23 Budget to address unexpected labor and other critical needs. These adds total to $1,990,234. Of this amount, the structural costs (or costs that will continue into future fiscal years) total to $1,340,234; these costs will be funded temporarily with this one-time source in FY 23 and will need additional solutions for FY 24 and beyond.
C1. Motion to add structural funds of $1,100,000 in the General Fund Group in the Financial Management Department with a one-time negative placeholder of $200,000 for a net impact of $900,000 to enforce the Heathcare Workers Minimum Wage
Ordinance approved by City Council in FY 22. This funding would include materials budget and staffing support for four positions as follows: Administrative Analyst III, Administrative Analyst II, Clerk Typist III, and a Minimum Wage
Investigator/Inspector (which will require the creation of a new job classification, similar to Business License
Inspector).The full cost of these positions and material support total $1.1 million but temporary savings of $200,000 has been included to account for an onboarding-transition period.
C2. Motion to add structural funds of $440,234 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to add three positions as directed by City Council to support the Citizen Police Complaint Commission (CPCC) prior to a potential charter amendment. These positions include a Special
Projects Officer, a Communications Officer, and an Executive Assistant.
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C3. Motion to add one-time funds of $100,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to provide
additional support for Ethics Commission needs and
improved response to Public Records requests to facilitate ethics and transparency, such as temporary staffing support or materials.
C4. Motion to add one-time funds of $450,000 in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to be
divided equally between the City Council Districts for District Priorities and in conformance with the existing guidelines for use of District Priority Funding.
C5. Motion to add one-time funds of $100,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Prosecutor’s Department to support the Priority Access Diversion program and Neighborhood
Impact Prosecution.
[D] Motion to add one-time funds of $200,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to support the efforts of the Justice Fund, funded by the carryover of anticipated savings within the Justice Fund budget in FY 22.
These funds along with the structural operating budget of $300,000 plus $300,000 allocated to the Justice Fund in the Long Beach Recovery Act, will bring total resources for the Justice Fund to $800,000 in FY 23.
[E] Motion to reduce the adult-use and medical cannabis cultivation and retail taxes for equity businesses, and direct City Manager to come back to City Council with a report on how a potential rebate program would work where any
revenues above $12 million would be rebated back to
businesses who paid taxes with a prioritization on rebating back to cultivation businesses, along with an updated
projection report to City Council on the status of cannabis revenues This action will promote equity goals while not resulting in revenue loss from the proposed budget.
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[F] Motion to utilize $250,000 of Long Beach Recovery Act funds, originally allocated to Library Services to waive library fines, to go towards a temporary increase in library hours in FY 23.These funds can add five Monday hours at two
branches (Michelle Obama and El Dorado) through overtime with existing staff. This will result in two locations increasing service to six days, with service hours at these locations increasing from 34 to 39 hours. Note that the elimination of fines has already been implemented and incorporated as a policy change within the FY 23 budget and thus this
reallocation of Long Beach Recovery Act funds do not impact the waiving of library fines.
[G] Motion to add structural funds of $1 million in the General Fund Group in the Library Department to increase library hours across the library system. Direct City Manager to report back with short term and ongoing funding solutions. (City Council adjustment)
[H] Motion to add one-time funds of $100,000 in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Fire Department to provide
additional resources to support lifeguard and marine safety operations, particularly to address the quality of life and security issues in the Alamitos Bay area, funded by
anticipated FY 22 year-end savings in the fund.
[I] Motion to add structural funds of $160,000 in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Fire Department to support the addition of a Marine Safety Officer to further support lifeguard and marine safety operations. (City Council adjustment) [J] Motion to add structural funds in the amount of $2,975,570 in the Insurance Fund Group in Human Resources
Department, offset by a reduction of $2,975,570 from the Insurance Fund in the City Attorney’s Office. This change reflects the transfer of the Workers’ Compensation Claims Division from the City Attorney’s Office to the Human
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Resources Department under the Risk Management Bureau. A total of 18 positions will be transferred. The merge will allow for opportunities to improve operations, streamline
processes, and increase overall services to our City
employees. This action has no bottom-line change to the Insurance Fund.
[K] Motion to direct the City Manager to include the following items as high priority projects to be considered for funding using any FY 22 year-end surplus resources from the Long Beach Recovery Act, General Fund, Measure A, and/or any other sources as relevant if available. The City Manager should include the status of funding these projects as part of the FY 22 Year-End Performance Report and in the context of available surplus funds and other priority needs and projects.
The following list is not in any priority order and approximate amounts and potential funds included for some items, but actual funding source and amount presented in the year-end report may vary higher or lower depending on the situation at that time:
K1. One-time funds of $800,000 in the General Fund Group in the Library Department to provide further support for
materials (this is made up of $400,000 BOC Recommendation and $400,000 City Council adjustment). This would add to the $800,000 currently in the FY 23 Budget ($400,000 structural and $400,000 one-times), which would bring the total to $1.6 million for materials and book budget. (City Council
adjustment)
K2. One-time funds of $200,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to further support the
Language Access Program needs. This will add to the
structural funding of $345,000 in the Proposed FY 23 Budget for the Office of Equity that supports language access needs citywide and received a structural increase of $20,000 in the FY 23 Budget to meet the increased demand of interpretation and translation services. The Long Beach Recovery Act has
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also allocated $750,000 to support language access,
specifically two in-house interpreters (in Spanish and Khmer) and one full-time language access coordinator. In addition, separate from the Office of Equity, individual departments’ operating budget may support language access needs, such as bilingual skill pays for eligible employees.
K3. One-time funds of $100,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to support the Fireworks
Enforcement Team working to mitigate the illegal use of fireworks and explosives in Long Beach.
K4. One-time funds of $150,000 in the General Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department for any
necessary feasibility studies or pilot programs to support increased access to reproductive health in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
K5. One-time funds of $150,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department to supplement the Measure B (TOT) revenues that are then allocated to the Convention Center, arts organization, and cultural centers.
K6. One-time funds of $50,000 in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department to support the Pacific Corridor activation that takes into consideration prior activations and successes including investments such as event signage.
K7. One-time Measure A funds of $400,000 in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to transfer to the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works
Department to support the Bluff Park Historic Lamps
project.$300,000 of funds was already included as part of the 5-year infrastructure plan in the FY 23 Budget and $400,000 would bring the total to the $700,000 needed to complete the project.
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K8. One-time Measure A funds of $1 million to further support alley repairs through pavement sealing, asphalt overlays, and full reconstruction throughout the City.
K9. One-time Measure A funds of $200,000 for additional funding to improve the Hudson Park Playground, bringing the total funding to $800,000 with $600,000 already included as part of the 5-year infrastructure plan.
K10. One time funds of $300,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager's Department to provide additional support for the Justice Fund. (City Council adjustment)
K11. One-time Measure A funds of $500,000 in the Public Works Department to provide additional support for an
all-inclusive, all abilities playground. (City Council adjustment) [L] Motion to direct the City Manager to develop, finalize, and implement plans for a new Talent Acquisition Division in the Human Resources Department with potentially five to seven Human Resources employees with a projected annual cost
ranging from $695,000 to $965,000. Costs in FY 23 can be funded out of the City’s Employee Benefits Fund, which will recoup its cost in future years with increased department charges citywide. Staff should evaluate and finalize the best approach and return to City Council in a Budget Adjustment Letter with request for increased appropriation.
[M] These recommendations strived to minimize structural enhancements as much as possible as the General Fund is still projecting a structural shortfall situation for FY 23, anticipated to be covered using one-time funding sources.
Any structural costs added or reductions to structural
revenues will add to the projected shortfall in FY 24 unless a structural offset is identified and approved for reduction. [N] Motion to direct City Manger to report back in six months on the status of the Park Rangers Program and the
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implementation of Park Ambassador Program. (City Council adjustment)
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
13. 3
22-1058 Recommendation to adopt expenditures and revenues as identified in the Proposed FY 23 Budget, as amended. (A-3)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
13. 4
22-1059 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Master Fees and Charges Schedule for specified City services for Citywide fees and charges for the City of Long Beach. (A-4)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0158. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-22-0158
13. 5
22-1060 Recommendation to approve the FY 23 One-Year Capital Improvement Program. (A-5)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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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13. 6
22-1061 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Departmental Organization Ordinance; read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (A-6) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-22-0027
13. 7
22-1062 Recommendation to adopt amended Salary Resolution for FY 23. (A-7)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0159. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-22-0159
13. 8
22-1063 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the FY 23 budget for the Long Beach Harbor Department as adopted by the Board of Harbor Commissioners on May 23, 2022. (A-8)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0160. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-22-0160
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13. 9
22-1064 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the FY 23 budget of the Long Beach Water Department as adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners on June 23, 2022. (A-9)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0161. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-22-0161
13. 10
22-1065 Recommendation to adopt a motion approving the FY 23 budget for the Long Beach Community Investment Company in the amount of $14,085,000. (A-10)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
13. 11
22-1066 Recommendation to adopt a motion approving the estimated transfer of $22,786,322 from the Harbor Fund Group to the Tidelands Operations Fund Group. (A-11)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
13. 12
22-1067 Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing the Gann Appropriations Limit for FY 23 pursuant to Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution. (A-12)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0162. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-22-0162
13. 13
22-1068 Recommendation to adopt a motion approving the Financial Policies, as amended. (A-13)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
13. 14
22-1069 Recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. (A-14) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation to
declare an emergency to exist. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
13. 15
22-1070 Recommendation to declare the Appropriations Ordinance for FY 23, creating and establishing the fund groups of the Municipal Government and appropriating money to and authorizing expenditures from said funds and for said fiscal year as an Emergency Ordinance, read, and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (A-15)
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation to
declare Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-22-0026, read, and
adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-22-0026
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:08 PM)
Kurt Canfield spoke regarding increase mobility of bike and public transportation.
Steven Gerard Sidlovsky spoke regarding Personhood Life Peace Zones Personhood Cities.
Shirley J. Broussard spoke regarding Homeless Town Hall.
Senay Kenfe spoke regarding the Library.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:18 PM)
14. 22-1071 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $10,550, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the following:
1) Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation, in the amount of $2,500, in support of their annual fundraising event;
2) International City Theatre, in the amount of $300, to support their annual fundraising event;
3) Long Beach Branch NAACP, in the amount of $2,000, in support of their annual fundraising event;
4) Bixby Knolls Community Foundation, in the amount of $3,000, in support of their mission to activate the spaces in and around Bixby Knolls;
5) Long Beach Public Library Foundation, in the amount of $2,750
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to support their annual fundraising event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,550 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
15. 22-1072 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Second 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 on September 18, 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 Mungo, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
16. 22-1073 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 Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) in the amount of $1,000 to support their 25th Anniversary Celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
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Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
17. 22-1074 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 Long Beach Public Library Foundation in the amount of to support their Grape Expectations Annual Gala on September 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 Mungo, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
18. 22-1075 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the Financial Management Department to record a 10-year interfund loan of $21,832,202 between the Fleet Services Fund Group and the General Fund Group from the General Fund’s contributions for vehicle replacement in the Fleet Acquisitions Fund, to reimburse $21,832,202 from the General Fund Group to the Water Fund Group, pursuant to the outcome of Measure M litigation. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0156. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Mungo
Enactment No: RES-22-0156
19. 22-1077 Recommendation to approve the Harbor Department Salary Resolution for FY 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0157. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Mungo
Enactment No: RES-22-0157
20. 22-1076 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to receive and expend grant funding up to $1,200,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding Program, for the period of March 15, 2022 to March 31, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $1,200,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Mayor Garcia spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Mungo
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ORDINANCES (6:07 PM)
21. 22-1003 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 35-2 in Chapter
21.35 regarding park dedications/designations, read and adopted as read. (District 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-22-0023, read and adopted as read. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-22-0023
22. 22-1004 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (District 7) Senay Kenfe spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-22-0025, read and adopted as read. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Allen
Enactment No: ORD-22-0025
23. 22-1005 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Use District Map of the City of Long Beach as said Map has been established and amended by amending portions of Part 14 of said Map for park rezoning, read and adopted as read. (District 7)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-22-0024, read and adopted as read. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Mungo
Enactment No: ORD-22-0024
NEW BUSINESS:
24. 22-1102 Recommendation to direct City Manager to extend the parklet installation completion deadline to January 2, 2023, only for restaurants that have an existing temporary parklet and are in the process of establishing a permanent parklet in accordance with the City’s Permanent Parklet Guidelines, for those restaurants who received notice from the City Traffic Engineer that their proposed permanent parklet is feasible and have met all requirements of the permanent parklet application process; and, extend all existing OAP’s to January 2, 2023. (Citywide)
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Jeff Miller spoke.
Melinda Cotton spoke.
Alex Cherin spoke.
Julie Dean spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation, as
amended, to remove parklet within 2 weeks if deemed
unfeasible before the January 2, 2023 deadline. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
25. 22-1103 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,300, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $800 to Peer Education Community Center to support the restoration of the jackrabbit artwork on the utility box located on Atlantic Avenue and 17th Street;
· $500 to the Long Beach Branch NAACP to support the 2022 Gala Celebration on September 24, 2022; and
Decrease in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
26. 22-1105 Recommendation to request City Council receive and file a presentation on outcomes of the temporary amnesty program waiving
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first-time pet licensing fees and late penalty fees for expired pet licenses adopted on June 21, 2022;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving first-time pet licensing fees and late penalty fees for expired pet licenses in Community Development Block Grant-designated areas until December 31, 2022; and
Request City Manager to work with City staff to investigate the feasibility of utilizing available funding sources as potential offsets for any loss of revenue resulting from the temporary amnesty program and pet license fee waiver.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Staycee Dains, Bureau Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Allen
Agenda Item No. 27 is listed under Consent Calendar.27.
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, September 6, 2022.28.
29. 22-1109 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
30. 22-1107 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, September 2, 2022.
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This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (10:55 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding various topics.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (10:58 PM)
Councilman Supernaw requested the meeting be adjourned in recognition of Ellie's 1st Birthday.
Vice Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcments.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Mayor Garcia made community announcements.
Councilwoman Allen requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dave Berry.
ADJOURNMENT (11:01 PM)
At 11:01 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in recognition of Ellie's 1st Birthday and in memory of Dave Berry.
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NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
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.