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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 (5:06 PM)
Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Councilmembers
Present:
Ricks-OddieCouncilmembers
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: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (8:19 PM)
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Claudia Otis spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 2.
Renee Castro spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 18.
Maribel Robles spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 18.
Brianne O'Donoghue spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 18.
Anna Christensen spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 13.
Bryan Quigley spoke regarding Agenda Item Nos. 11, 12, 13, and 16.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 28, except for Item 8. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
1. 23-0231 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to The Fix Project; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0232 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 support to The Little Lion
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Foundation (LLF) for their ongoing euthanasia-prevention efforts of small cats and kittens; 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 to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 23-0233 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by $1,000 of Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $1,000 of Fourth 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 $2,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0234 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
1. $2,500 to the Los Angeles County Community Development Foundation (LACDF) to support their Resident Scholarship Program;
2. $1,000 to the Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. to support the 7th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment
Forum; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 23-0235 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0236 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 6, 2023 and March 13, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0237 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute a contract, and all necessary amendments including term extensions, with the Department of Homeland Security to receive and expend grant funding for the 2022 Port Security Grant Program, in an amount of $1,156,500, with a Port of Long Beach cost match of $385,500, for a total amount not to exceed $1,542,000, for a period ending August 31, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $942,000, and the Police Department by $600,000, offset by federal and Port of Long Beach grant funds. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0238 Recommendation to approve and adopt the Long Beach Unit Annual Plan (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) and Program Plan (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028). (Citywide)
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke; and provided a
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PowerPoint presentation.
Brady Bradshaw spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Nadia Tushnet spoke.
Bryan Quigley spoke.
William Nash spoke.
Nicole Levin spoke.
Indira Galvez spoke.
Pete Marsh spoke.
Sovanna Pouv spoke.
Genesis Butler spoke.
Genelle Butler spoke.
Nancy Woo spoke.
Catherine Rena spoke.
Kenni spoke.
Constance May spoke.
Kevin J. spoke.
Chrystall Donbradsky spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke.
Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
9. 23-0239 Recommendation to approve the Modification and Supplement of the Long Beach Unit Annual Plan (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023). (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-0240 Recommendation to receive and file the attached report, “Elevation Changes in the City of Long Beach, November 2021 through November 2022.” (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0241 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents
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including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Ray Gaskin Service, an authorized distributor for New Way Trucks and Scranton Manufacturing Company, of Fontana, CA, for the purchase of one Ford F-550 truck, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $159,903, inclusive of taxes and fees, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0036 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0036
12. 23-0242 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Volvo Construction Equipment North America, LLC, of Shippensburg, PA, for the purchase of two Volvo L120H Wheel Loader tractors, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $664,777, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0037 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0037
13. 23-0243 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Arizona Machinery, Inc., dba Stotz Equipment, a local distributor of John Deere Construction Retail Sales, of Moline, IL, for the purchase of two John Deere tractors, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $536,579 inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0038 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0038
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14. 23-0244 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including amendments with LCPtracker, Inc., of Orange, CA, for providing certified payroll reporting and labor compliance monitoring software, and as-needed support, on the same terms and conditions afforded through the General Services Administration (GSA) contract No.GS-35F-364BA, in an annual amount not to exceed $55,000, until the GSA contract expires on May 7, 2024, with the option to renew as long as the GSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0039 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0039
15. 23-0245 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, an authorized distributor of Crane Carrier Company, LLC, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of two battery electric vehicle (BEV) Crane Carrier LNT-26 trucks, with New Way rear loader refuse bodies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $1,150,727, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0040 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0040
16. 23-0246 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with LDV, Inc., of Burlington, WI, for the purchase of a mobile radio vehicle unit, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC), in a total amount not to exceed $424,566, including taxes and fees, until the HGAC contract expires on September 30, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the HGAC contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0041 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0041
17. 23-0247 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC, of Henrico, VA, for as-needed medical-surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, in a total annual amount not to exceed $275,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on April 30, 2026, with the option to renew for an additional one year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0042 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0042
18. 23-0248 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute Affiliation Agreements, and any subsequent amendments, with California State University Long Beach, Long Beach City College, and West Coast University for student field placement, internship, and preceptorship with the Health and Human Services Department. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
19. 23-0249 Recommendation to receive and file Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 35750 with Healthvana Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, to provide COVID-19 test patient results reporting services, extending the contract period to February 28, 2023, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents
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necessary to amend Contract No. 35750 with Healthvana, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, to provide COVID-19 test patient results reporting services, to extend the term of the contract date through May 11, 2023, to align with the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency Declaration for COVID-19. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
20. 23-0250 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with the California Department of Health Care Services Capacity and Infrastructure Transition Expansion and Development (CITED) Program, under the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Initiative (PATH-CITED), to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $554,323 for the transition, expansion, and development of Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports capacity and infrastructure, under the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative, for a period of eighteen (18) months, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $554,323 offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
21. 23-0251 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to submit a renewal grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for the 2023 Continuum of Care for Homeless Assistance Program; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents and any amendments, including amendments to the amount of the award, with HUD to accept and expend grant funding in an estimated amount between $10,000,000 and $12,000,000, for the initial period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
22. 23-0252 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Navy Yacht Club - Long Beach, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for Veteran honoring, racing and cruise celebrations, for the period of April 2023 through December 2023. (District 3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23. 23-0253 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Long Beach Yacht Club, in an amount not to exceed $8,250, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for visiting/participating vessels during the 2023 Ficker and Congressional Cups, for the period of April 13 through April 22, 2023, and the United States Open Sailing Series for the period of July 14 through July 16, 2023. (District 3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
24. 23-0254 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Seal Beach Yacht Club, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for visiting/participating vessels for Opening Day festivities on May 6, 2023; the Seal Beach to Dana Point Regatta on July 8, 2023, and during the 2023 Marina Del Rey “Outlaw” Regatta on September 2, 2023. (District 3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
25. 23-0255 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with the California Board of State and Community Corrections, to receive and
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expend grant funding in the amount of $520,243 from the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program to improve officer wellness and expanding mental health resources, for the period of July 1, 2022 to December 1, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $520,243, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
26. 23-0256 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to grant an easement deed to Southern California Edison, for the installation of two utility poles and an electrical duct bank in and along Colorado Street, between Eliot Street and Orlena Avenue, as part of the construction of the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Phase 2A project. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
27. 23-0257 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to accept an easement deed from HKJ Gold, Inc., a California Corporation, and owner of the property owner at 5599 Atlantic Avenue, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept the Notice of Exemption from CEQA Number CE-22-142. (District 8)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
28. 23-0258 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36005 with
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, of Long Beach, CA, and Xtelligent, of Los Angeles, CA, to continue development and testing of a Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) and a Cooperative Intelligent Transportation System (C-ITS), at no cost to the City of Long Beach (City), and expand the pilot program to additional locations in the City and extend the term of the contract to
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April 1, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:08 PM)
JACK AND JILL COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAPTER OF LONG BEACH
Mayor Richardson spoke.
23-0290 Corin Grash, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PERSIAN NEW YEAR (NOWRUZ)
Councilman Austin spoke.
Mory Mostafavi, President of the Iranian Persian American Association of Greater Long Beach, spoke.
Sunny Zia spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
CONTINUED HEARING (9:41 PM)
29. 23-0104 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing and consider two third-party appeals by Laurie Angel and Kirk Davis (APL 22-006); and
Deny the appeals and approve a Site Plan Review (SPR 22-078) for the development of a 303,972 square foot concrete tilt-up building including 9,000 square feet of office space approximately 51 feet in
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height on a 14.16-acre lot at 5910 Cherry Avenue in the General Industrial Zoning District. (District 9)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
HEARING (9:42 PM)
30. 23-0259 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fee and Charges Schedule to add new Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) License Fees. (Citywide)
Ruby Marin-Jordan, Police Admin Bureau Chief, Police Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Reid Branche-Wilson, Special Projects Officer, Police Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Approve recommendation, as amended, to increase the
application fee amount from $350.00 to $495.74 in order to recover the maximum costs allowed under the law which are incurred by the City for processing, reviewing and issuing a CCW license, with a renewal fee in the amount of $25.00. The renewal fee of $25.00 was approved by the City Council
subject to any potential increases pursuant to proposed amendments to California Penal Code Section 26190 in
relation to California Senate Bill No. 2 (2023-2024), which is currently pending before California Legislature. The City Council recommends that California Senate Bill No.2
(2023-2024) be added to the City Council’s Proposed
Legislative Agenda for possible flexibility in an increase to the renewal fee amount subject to the approval of California Senate Bill No. 2 (2023-2024) by the California Legislature.
California Senate Bill No. 2 (2023-2024) shall be added to the City Council’s Legislative Agenda; and adopt Resolution No.
RES-23-0043.
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro and Austin No: 1 - Supernaw
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0043
PUBLIC COMMENT (10:10 PM)
23-0291 Anna Christensen spoke regarding BBAC Stakeholder Committee and Belmont Pool; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:58 PM)
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31. 23-0260 Recommendation to request City Clerk to develop a training module for council-appointed members of City boards and commissions which includes, but is not limited to, training on the City’s 2030 Strategic Vision, current ethics standards, and the City’s Equity Toolkit.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
32. 23-0261 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual and Five-Year Reports for the Transportation Improvement, Parks and Recreation Facilities, Fire Facilities Impact, and Police Facilities Impact Fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0044. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Austin
Absent: 3 - Duggan, Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0044
33. 23-0262 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the Davies Boat Launching Facility project, for the period of February 1, 2023, through February 1, 2026;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Capital Grant fund in the Public Works Department by $6,000,000, offset by grant revenue received from State of California Department of
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Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (C4134069); and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $6,000,000, offset by a transfer of State of California Department of Parks and Recreation funds from the Capital Projects Fund Group. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Austin
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
34. 23-0263 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on public safety communications from the Long Beach Police Department. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Gerardo Prieto, Deputy Chief, Police Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Allison Gallagher, Public Affairs Officer, Police Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Caitlin Bellis spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Austin
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
ORDINANCES (5:40 PM)
35. 23-0264 Recommendation to declare ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 9.28 relating to targeted residential picketing; read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
Anita Lakhani, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Erik Garcia spoke.
Nadia Tushnet spoke.
James Suazo spoke.
Caitlin Bellis spoke.
Laura spoke.
Jimmy Eckland spoke.
Jaclyn spoke.
Cheyennena Hawk spoke.
Kevin J. spoke.
Joel Newton spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to received and file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro and Austin No: 1 - Supernaw
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
36. 23-0265 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by repealing Section 2.06.060 related to compensation of members of advisory bodies, and amending Section 2.18.050 related to general regulations of advisory bodies, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Unidentified person spoke.
Maribel Cruz spoke.
Erik Garcia spoke.
Caitlin Bellis spoke.
Deonna Knowles spoke.
Zamaria spoke.
James Suazo spoke.
Parisa Vinzant spoke.
T. Rey Anna Lemmons spoke.
Rob Nothoff spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
23-0266 Adopt resolution amending Fiscal Year 2023 Salary Resolution (Resolution No. RES-22-0159) to allow members of certain City advisory bodies the option to serve on said bodies as a volunteer without compensation or as a volunteer eligible for an expense reimbursement payment. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0035. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0035
37. 23-0223 Recommendation to declare ordinance, repealing Ordinance No.
ORD-20-0013, Chapter 8.120, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0014. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Austin
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0014
38. 23-0224 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by repealing Section 5.81.070(F), relating to a prohibition on the sale of flavored tobacco products, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0015. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Austin
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0015
39. 23-0228 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
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Municipal Code by amending Sections 10.48.060, 10.51.050,
10.52.040 and 10.54.040, all relating to the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path, read and adopted as read.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0016. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Austin
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0016
NEW BUSINESS (5:30 PM)
40. 23-0272 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft resolution officially recognizing every 31st of March as César Chávez Day in the City of Long Beach; and
Request City Attorney to draft resolution officially recognizing every 10th of April as Dolores Huerta Day in the City of Long Beach.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Adelita Lopez spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
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Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
41. 23-0273 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to United Cambodian Community (UCC) to support Long Beach Sankranta 2023 on April 1, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Austin
Absent: 2 - Uranga and Ricks-Oddie
42. 23-0274 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $500 to the Long Beach Community Action Partnership for their annual fundraiser on March 10, 2023;
· $500 to the United Cambodian Community to support Long Beach Sankranta on April 1, 2023;
· $500 to the Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. to support the 7th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 22, 2023; 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 Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
43. 23-0275 Recommendation to request the City Council to receive and file a presentation in recognition of Long Beach Sankranta 2023.
Linda Kim spoke.
Janet Conklin spoke.
Soup Pha spoke.
Anthony Guerro spoke.
Tippana Tith spoke.
Rita Sisowath spoke.
Chanda spoke.
Chendawny spoke.
Peng Long spoke.
Sovachana Pou spoke.
Ana Som spoke.
Samantha Chun spoke.
Michelle Sim spoke.
Pastor Willie McIntyre spoke.
Sophie Wherritt spoke.
Charles Song spoke.
Sao Lo spoke.
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Unidentified person spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 2 - Allen and Ricks-Oddie
44. 23-0276 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)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and
Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Behrang Abadi, Digital Services Bureau Manager, Technology and Innovation, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and
Human Services, spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Laura spoke.
Jacqueline spoke.
Jimmy Eckland spoke.
Renee Torres spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and
Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, March 21, 2023.45. 23-0288 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
46. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
47. 23-0277 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, March 17, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (11:12 PM)
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of U.S. Army pilot Ann Ruiz.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw requested that the meeting be adjourned in recognition of the 50th birthday of Aaron Austin Supernaw.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
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ADJOURNMENT (11:15 PM)
At 11:15 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of U.S. Army pilot Anna Ruiz.
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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.