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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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
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.
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL (5:38 PM)
Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and RichardsonCouncilmembers
Present:
Mungo and UrangaCouncilmembers
Absent:
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Vice Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:40 PM)
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Corliss Lee spoke regarding Agenda Item Nos. 11 and 18.
Senay Kenfe spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 11.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 19, except for Item 17. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
1. 22-1209 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 3, 2022 and October 10, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 22-1210 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-22-068 and award contracts to Community Medical Wellness Centers USA, of Long Beach, CA, Community Partners, of Los Angeles, CA, as a fiscal agent for Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition, of Long Beach, CA, Filipino Migrant Center, of Long Beach, CA, Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc., dba Heluna Health, of City of Industry, CA, as a fiscal agent for Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee, of Long Beach, CA, Sustainable Health Empowerment, of Long Beach, CA, and The G.R.E.E.NE Foundation dba The G.R.E.E.N Foundation, of Santa Ana, CA, for COVID-19 education and vaccination outreach service, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,119,189, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or
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designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 22-1211 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and all necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant-American Rescue Plan Act, in an amount not to exceed $4,880, for a period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $4,880, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 22-1212 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and all necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant, in an amount not to exceed $77,846 from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $77,846, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 22-1213 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary subsequent amendments including term extensions, with the County of Los Angeles to receive and expend
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Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2021 State Homeland Security Program to enhance the capability of local agencies to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism, in an amount not to exceed $644,000, for a period of September 1, 2021 to
May 31, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $600,000, and in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $44,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 22-1214 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, for the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for November 1, 2022. (Districts 1,2,4,5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0169 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0169
7. 22-1215 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic and Workforce Development Department, to accept and expend up to $286,631 in Los Angeles County Youth@Work Programs - Work Based Learning (WBL) funds, to provide eligible at-risk youth and young adults between the ages of 14-24 with subsidized work experience, for the period of July 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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8. 22-1216 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Quinn Company of the City of Industry, CA, for the purchase of a paving compactor and a tandem vibratory compactor, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, of Staples, MN, with Caterpillar, Inc., contract number 032119-CAT, in a total amount not to exceed $225,573, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0170 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0170
9. 22-1217 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute contract amendments, including a term extension to January 4, 2029, to Contract ML16017 for Local Government Match Program funding with the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee through the South Coast Air Quality Management District. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 22-1218 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33519 with Walters Wholesale Electric Company, of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 33518 with Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed electrical supplies, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $500,000, for a revised aggregate contract amount not to exceed $4,170,000 and extend the terms of the contracts to March 31, 2023. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 22-1219 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM-22-157 and award a contract to John Gross, dba Financial Management and Systems Consulting, of Scottsdale, AZ, for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) embedded quality assurance and other sponsor
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support, in an amount not to exceed $165,600, for a period of six months, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period, 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.
12. 22-1220 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to accept and expend funding in an amount not to exceed $2,807,624, for public health workforce and infrastructure, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $2,807,624, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
13. 22-1221 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35376, including changes to the grant award amount, with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to continue to receive and expend grant funding to provide nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention activities through the Healthy Active Long Beach (CalFresh Healthy Living) Program, to increase the contract amount by $859,392, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,437,568, and to extend the term to September 30, 2023, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
14. 22-1222 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a License Agreement with Kilroy Realty, LP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, for the short-term use of the parking lot at 3800 Kilroy Airport Way, for the Long Beach Airport Festival of Flight. (Districts 4,5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
15. 22-1223 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for an Amended and Restated Lease with Bonseph Long Beach, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for City-owned property at 3605 East Spring Street at the Long Beach Airport. (Districts 4,5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
16. 22-1224 Recommendation authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for the First Amendment to Contract No. 35455 with DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2, Inc., dba Convergint Technologies, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to:
continue to provide maintenance, repair, support, and improvements to the security system at the Long Beach Airport, increase the contract amount by $100,000 for the current term ending January 2023, extend the term for one additional year and increase the contract in an annual amount of $300,588; increase the contract in an annual amount of $315,618 if final extension option is exercised, and, authorize an annual contingency in the amount of $350,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,144,013; and, evidence changes to certain administrative procedures; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Group in the Airport Department by $458,000 offset by Airport operating revenue. (Districts 4,5)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
17. 22-1225 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for their Climate Resilient Grant Program for the El Dorado Duck Pond Restoration Project; if awarded, accept an amount up to $1,500,000 for completion of the Duck Pond Restoration Project; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (District 4)
Councilwoman Saro recused herself from Agenda Item No. 17.
Corliss Lee spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0171. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
Recused: 1 - Saro
Enactment No: RES-22-0171
18. 22-1226 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final parcel map for the construction of a new 21-story mixed-use high-rise, containing 187 dwelling units, for the Broadway Block project, located at 330 East 3rd Street and 333 East Broadway, have been met; approve the final parcel map for Parcel Map No. 82965; showing a 10 foot width easement for public utility facilities, limited height easement and surface easement for public access, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Determine that the development project is within the scope of the previously certified Downtown Plan PEIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2009071006) and the Broadway Block Project Downtown Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum, and that no further environmental analysis is needed. (District 1)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
19. 22-1227 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Knight Foundation and/or the Long Beach Community Foundation, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $150,000 for the Technology and Innovation Department’s Long Beach Collaboratory Program, for program activities including community engagement, technology deployment, and technology training; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $150,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (6:38 PM)
HISTORICAL SOCIETY CEMETERY TOUR
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Julie Bartolotto, Executive Director Long Beach Historical Society, spoke.
WATER SUPPLY & CONSERVATION UPDATE
22-1257 Dean Wang, Director of Water Resources, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
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8TH ANNUAL HARVEY MILK PARK EQUALITY PLAZA INDUCTION CEREMONY Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Debra Kahookele, Co-Chair Equality Plaza Selection Committee, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARING (7:31 PM)
20. 22-1228 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and consider an appeal of the environmental review for a small cell permit in the public right-of-way abutting 4351 Clark Avenue by Kathryn Pettit of Chatten-Brown, Carstens & Minteer, LLP, on behalf of Moira Hahn and Mark Hotchkiss; Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions in 15300.2 apply, (CE19-013); and
Deny the appeal, determine that the project complies with CEQA and, on that basis, affirm the approval of a Small Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (Small Cell) Permit (PWRW48749-8) for the replacement of an existing streetlight pole (#HB1300) and replacement with a new streetlight pole with a small cell wireless telecommunications facility on a new foundation in the same location within the public right-of-way, abutting a property addressed as 4351 Clark Avenue in the R-1-N (Single-Family Residential - Standard Lots) Zoning District. (District 5)
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Vice Mayor Richardson recused himself from Agenda Item No. 20.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Acting Director of Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Jeff Melching, Rutan and Tucker, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Maryanne Cronin, Planner, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Douglas Carstens, Appellant, spoke.
Katie Pettit, Appellant, spoke.
Sam Cha, Applicant, spoke.
Shilaun Cooney, Applicant, spoke.
Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Maryanne Cronin, Planner, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Christopher Koontz, Acting Director of Development Services, spoke.
Douglas Carsten, Appellant, spoke.
Moira Hahn, Appellant, spoke.
Jim Coke spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Mark Hotchkiss, Appellant, spoke.
Marcelo Graziano spoke.
Cindy Koch spoke.
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Stafford Cox spoke.
Kurt Nicolai spoke.
Corliss Lee spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Daniel Rameriez, Capitol Projects Coordinator, spoke.
Jillian Newcomber, Applicant, spoke
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Jeff Melching, Rutan and Tucker, spoke.
Moira Hahn, Appellant, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Jeff Melching, Rutan and Tucker, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Acting Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Zendejas, Allen and Saro
No: 3 - Price, Supernaw and Austin
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
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Recused: 1 - Richardson
PUBLIC COMMENT (8:45 PM)
22-1259 Carly Magalski spoke regarding roof top solar; and provided a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
22-1260 Venecia Hernandez spoke regarding roof top solar; and provided a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
22-1261 Diana Perez spoke regarding rooftop solar; and provided a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:46 PM)
21. 22-1229 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), as necessary, to clarify the procedure for removal of disruptive individuals from public meetings in accordance with California Senate Bill 1100, to be effective January 1, 2023; and
Request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the LBMC, as necessary, to remove any requirement for a person to state their name and address prior to addressing the City Council or other City board, commission, or committee. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Uranga
22. 22-1230 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for their annual Teen Influencer Summit; 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 Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
23. 22-1231 Recommendation to direct City Manager to work with the Long Beach Airport and stakeholders to establish a plan to reduce lead pollution and implement programs to transition to unleaded aviation fuels, and report back to City Council in 60 days.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Lori Shepler spoke.
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Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation, as
amended, to direct City Manager to work with the Long Beach Airport staff and stakeholders to establish a plan that reduces and mitigates lead pollution and implements potential
programs and incentives to transition to the sale and use of commercially viable unleaded aviation fuels while also
appropriately considering the City’s federal grant assurance obligations and report back to City Council in 45-60 days. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
24. 22-1232 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33203 with KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, of Irvine, CA, for specialized services in connection with the annual financial audits, to increase the contract amount by $931,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,131,476, and extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
Corliss Lee spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
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25. 22-1233 Recommendation to adopt resolution to submit the 2022 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan) in accordance with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 - Public Law 106-390; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend and update the Plan annually or as requested by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Citywide) Corliss Lee spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0174. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0174
26. 22-1234 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code to increase the refund threshold for City Manager and City Attorney authorization to $50,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Uranga
27. 22-1235 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Firefighters Association. (Citywide)
Rex Pritchard spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
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Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0172. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0172
ORDINANCE (9:11 PM)
28. 22-1207 Recommendation to declare ordinance adopting a special order of the Long Beach Police Department creating a policy for the funding, acquisition, use and reporting requirements for military equipment as mandated by Assembly Bill 481; declaring the urgency thereof and providing that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-22-0028. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-22-0028
NEW BUSINESS (6:12 PM)
29. 22-1243 Recommendation to request City Manager work with the City Attorney to draft a statement of solidarity with the women of Iran who are protesting their government in light of the killing of Masha Amini.
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Councilwoman Price spoke.
Sunny Zia spoke.
Nooshin Valizadeh spoke.
Artisa Sachs spoke.
Christine Delabre spoke.
Lidia Henderson spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
30. 22-1244 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,913, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the Community Action Team for their annual community events; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,913 to offset a
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transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
31. 22-1245 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $200, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to United Cambodian Community in support of their Business Expo event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $200, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
32. 22-1246 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $375, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the Belmont Heights Community Association for their annual Goblins on the Greenbelt event; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $375 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
33. 22-1249 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,350, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
● $150 to Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) for their Latina Empowerment event on Friday, September 30, 2022; ● $1,200 to the Promenade Area Residents Association (PARA) to support the Harvey Milk Park Inductee Ceremony on
Saturday, October 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,350, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
34. 22-1250 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $75,000, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $75,000 to offset a transfer to the City
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Manager Department.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
35. 22-1251 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by $250 Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, $250 Fifth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, $250 Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds, and $250 Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the McBride High School Criminal Justice & Investigation Booster Club for their October 26, 2022 Community Trunk or Treat Event; 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 Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
36. 22-1252 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the all appropriate departments to review the recommendations provided in the
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feasibility study for a Vacant Commercial Property Fee or Tax Program and return to the City Council with a plan to implement a consequent policy in 90 days.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Uranga
37. 22-1254 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on Filipino American History Month.
Dr. Elaine Bernal spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Jessica Gillette spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Edgar Badajos, Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Councilwoman Allen spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Uranga
38. 22-1247 Recommendation to adopt resolution granting Councilmember Roberto Uranga a Leave of Absence from City Council Meetings. (Citywide) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0175. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0175
39. 22-1248 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Lifeguard Association. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0173. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0173
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, October 18, 2022.40.
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41. 22-1255 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 14, 2022.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
42. 22-1256 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:23 PM)
Vice Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (9:25 PM)
At 9:25 PM, Vice Chair Richardson adjourned the meeting. ks
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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.