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Rex Richardson, Mayor
Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Al Austin, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Dawn McIntosh, 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 (5:09 PM)
Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers
Present:
UrangaCouncilmembers
Absent:
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (8:06 PM)
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Melissa Infusino spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 6.
Edgar Cruz spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar
Items 1 - 15, except for Items 3 and 8. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
1. 23-0174 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to Long Beach Little League for their recently launched Girls with Game Initiative; 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 to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0175 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. to support their 7th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
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Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 23-0176 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Cambodia Town, Inc. to support their 15th Annual Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
4. 23-0177 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between February 13, 2023 and February 27, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 23-0178 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), to receive
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and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,454,089, to support the Cannabis Equity Program, from April 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,454,089, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0029 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0029
6. 23-0179 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the Long Beach Community College District to provide access to City of Long Beach facilities at no cost for free educational opportunities for the Long Beach community. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0180 Recommendation to adopt resolution designating and authorizing City Manager and City Prosecutor to execute applications, agreements, and other documents including amendments, to accept and expend funding from the California Department of Justice's Tobacco Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $505,146, for the FY 23 through FY 25 period; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor Department by $505,146, offset by grant revenue from California Department of Justice. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0030 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0030
8. 23-0181 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development to receive a Prohousing Designation; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to participate in the Prohousing Designation Program. (Citywide)
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Meggan Sorensen, Housing Development Officer, Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0032. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-23-0032
9. 23-0182 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Data Sharing Agreement, and all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with Local Medi-Cal Managed Care Health Plan Providers: L.A. Care, Health Net, and Senior Care Action Network (SCAN Health Plan), for the Housing and Homelessness Initiative Program (HHIP), for a three-year period, estimated to begin February 1, 2023, with the option to renew for an additional three-year period; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments to the award amount, with L.A. Care and Health Net, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $85,760, for Homeless Management Information System improvements, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with the option to extend for an additional three-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and
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Human Services Department by $85,760, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-0183 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Officers Association (POA) to amend the 2022-2025 POA Memorandum of Understanding - Article Two, Section IV, Subsection B: Detective 2 pay and Appendix F: POA Skill and Other Pays - Detective 2 pay. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0031 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0031
11. 23-0184 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Habhab LLC, dba La Vista Market, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1168 East 4th Street; determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 2)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
12. 23-0185 Recommendation to receive and file the application of KMK Ventures LLC, dba Cassidy’s Corner Café LBX, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4150 McGowen Street Unit 7. (District 5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
13. 23-0186 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW22-092 and
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award a contract to On-Site Truck Wash, Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA, for providing vehicle washing services on a regular and as-needed basis for City of Long Beach-owned refuse trucks, roll-off trucks, and street sweeping vehicles, in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000 for the first and second contract years, increasing to $250,000 annually for the third and fourth contract years, for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000, for a period of four years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods in an amount of $250,000 annually, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000, 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 amendments. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
14. 23-0187 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21-035 and award a contract to Allied Refrigeration, Inc., of Signal Hill, CA, for furnishing emergency as-needed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) parts and supplies, in a total annual amount not to exceed $250,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three 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.
15. 23-0188 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35451 with Deloitte Consulting, LLP, of San Diego, CA, for stabilization and enhancements of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software system, to increase the annual contract amount by $24,000 for a revised annual contract amount of $264,000, with a 25 percent contingency in an annual amount of $66,000 for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $330,000, and to extend the term of the contract for an additional one-year period to December 31, 2023, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:10 PM)
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
SISTER CITIES PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Councilman Austin spoke.
23-0226 Susan Refield, President of Sister Cities of Long Beach, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mike Vaughan, Chair of the Board of the Sister Cities of Long Beach, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION - WITHDRAWN -
The ceremony was withdrawn.
PUBLIC COMMENT (8:19 PM)
Tony Bell spoke regarding park equity.
Anthony Holmes spoke regarding Public Works Refuse Department.
Sovachana Pou spoke regarding Cambodian New Year.
23-0229 Charles Song spoke regarding Cambodian New Year; and submitted a
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handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
Tippana Tith spoke regarding Cambodian New Year.
Roth Prom spoke regarding Cambodian New Year.
Anthony Guerrero spoke regarding Cambodian New Year.
Sath Um spoke regarding Cambodian New Year.
Erin Hoops spoke regarding AB645 Automated Speed Enforcement.
Rita Sisowath spoke regarding Cambodian New Year.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA (8:49 PM)
16. 23-0189
Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Public Works, Economic Development, and Development Services
Departments and report back in 120 days identifying vacant and/or underused properties beginning first in Alamitos Beach, and potentially later expanding to other parking-impacted areas, that could be utilized to increase off-street parking supply; and develop a streamlined process for private property owners to alter or open up their properties to provide additional parking supply. The report back should also explore revenue and assessment tools to pay for the improved provision of public parking.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
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Matt Wehner spoke.
Erin Hoops spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
17. 23-0190 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Development Services Department to present current rent assistance programs and resources for tenants and landlords to the City Council in 30 days.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
18. 23-0191 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving City of Long Beach execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to
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membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Katy Nomura, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Adam Eliason, Consultant, Gateway Cities Council of Governments, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Adam Eliason, Consultant, Gateway Cities Council of Governments, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0033. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
Enactment No: RES-23-0033
19. 23-0192 Recommendation to approve the submission of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for up to $50,000,000 in loan and grant funds available through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to apply for and utilize these funds for the construction of a proposed affordable housing project, and surrounding infrastructure and transportation improvements, at 946 Linden Avenue. (District 1)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Meggan Sorensen, Housing Development Officer, Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
20. 23-0193 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM 23-183 and award contracts to Merrimac Petroleum dba Merrimac Energy Group of Long Beach, CA, Falcon Fuels, Inc., of Paramount, CA, and Pinnacle Petroleum Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA, for the purchase and delivery of petroleum fuels, in an annual aggregate amount of $4,500,000, and authorize a 15 percent contingency of $675,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $5,175,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three 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 contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
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Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $907,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
21. 23-0194 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 first departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
22. 23-0195 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36153 with Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., of Covina, CA, for construction work on the El Dorado Duck Pond Rehabilitation Project, to increase the contract amount by $1,097,384, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $6,584,302. (District 4)
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
23. 23-0196 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. 3004020020-Rebid and award a contract to Bitech Construction Company, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for construction of the Davenport Park Phase II - Park Expansion Project, in the amount of $5,464,200, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $1,092,840, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,557,040; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,500,000 to be made available through the Measure A bond program in Fiscal Year 2023. (District 8) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
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24. 23-0197 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with Dell Marketing, LP (Dell), utilizing the approved Dell Master Purchase Agreement No. 28280, for the purchase of personal computers, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of personal computers, payable over a five-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
ORDINANCES (9:51 PM)
25. 23-0074 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 10 of said Map from Regional Highway Commercial (CHW) and Low-density Multi-Family Residential, small lot (R-3-S) to Community R-4-N Commercial (CCN), read and adopted as read. (District 6)
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 25.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0011. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr and Saro
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
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Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0011
26. 23-0158 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 2.84.030(C), Local preference, to raise the preference cap, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0012. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
Enactment No: ORD-23-0012
27. 23-0165 Recommendation to declare ordinance repealing Ordinance No. ORD-20-0017 and Chapter 8.110 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0013. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
Enactment No: ORD-23-0013
NEW BUSINESS (5:29 PM)
28. 23-0201 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Economic Development Department to develop targeted strategies, policies, and benchmarks to propel the growth of key growth sectors in Long Beach
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- including aerospace and aviation, ports and supply chain, entertainment and hospitality (arts, culture, tourism, restaurants), healthcare and hospitals, and education - and refer to the Economic Development and Opportunity Committee for input and
discussion.These strategies should include sector-specific revenue targets that will help secure Long Beach’s financial future as well as analysis on how the City can support the recruitment, growth, retention, and success of the City’s leading growth sectors; and
Request City Manager to work with the Financial Management Department to identify a menu of alternative revenue generating strategies and opportunities to offset projected reductions in oil revenues and its associated impacts over the next decade and grow the City of Long Beach’s revenues in the short, medium, and long term, and refer to the Budget Oversight Committee for input and discussion.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Christopher Chavez spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Nicole Levin spoke.
Morgan Goodwin spoke.
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Leah Gould-Haws spoke.
Mark Taylor spoke.
Kenni spoke.
Brady Bradshaw spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
29. 23-0202 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on Women’s History Month and receive an update on the Commission on Women and Girls.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Zoe Nicholson, Long Beach Women's Suffrage, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Alanah Grant, Equity Officer, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Lisa Raufrom spoke.
Julie Bartolotto spoke.
Lisa Andria spoke.
Elizabeth Warren spoke.
Ashley Brady spoke.
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Naida Tushnet spoke.
Samantha Mehlinger spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
30. 23-0203 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,600, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to the following:
● $200 to the Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association to support neighborhood events;
● $600 to the 4th Street Business Improvement Association for their Earth Day Celebration on April 28, 2023;
● $500 to the United Cambodian Community for the
inaugural Long Beach Cambodian Food Week;
● $500 to the Kahlo Creative, LLC to support the Absolute Best of Long Beach Awards 2023; and
● $1,800 to the International Imperial Court of Long Beach to support their 52nd Annual Coronation Gala on March 4, 2023; Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department; and
Restate the recommendation approved by City Council on December 6, 2022, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $250 donation of Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds from Long
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Beach Residents Empowered to Social and Environmental
Entrepreneurs.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Austin
31. 23-0199 Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not corrected, constitute an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City; and
Receive and file an update on the emergency declaration and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 7:07 p.m.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 7:12 p.m.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Department of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Tony Bell spoke.
Steven Smith spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, March 7, 2023.32. 23-0225 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
33. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
34. 23-0207 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, March 3, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (9:54 PM)
James Oodleville spoke regarding cannabis social equity.
Reina McClendon spoke regarding cannabis social equity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (10:01 PM)
Councilwoman Zendejas requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Judith "Judy" Heumann.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gerardo Mouet.
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (10:07 PM)
At 10:07 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Judith "Judy" Heuman and Gerardo Mouet.
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411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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.