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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 (5:12 PM)
Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers
Present:
AllenCouncilmembers
Absent:
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:34 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items
1 - 24, except for Item 22. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
1. 23-0363 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation to support the 26th Annual Easter Walk; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0364 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by by $500, offset by $250 Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $250 Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Firemens Historical Society in support of the Long Beach Fire Museum; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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3. 23-0365 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to California Families in Focus to support the LB Proud! Beach Streets hub at Bixby Park; 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.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0366 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by Ninth Council District One-time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to California Aquatic Therapy & Wellness Center, Inc dba Pools of Hope to support their 60th Anniversary Awards event; 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.
5. 23-0385 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to California Families in Focus to support the LB Proud! Beach Streets hub at Bixby Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0387 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $2,500 to LB Living to support Long Beach Proud! Fest on May 19-21, 2023;
· $1,000 to Long Beach Symphony to support KHMERASPORA
on April 29, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0389 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $1,150, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide signage at Channel View Park in memory of Ashlee Armond; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,150, to offset a transfer to the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0383 Recommendation to adopt resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissions-reducing technologies and take steps to make port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zero-carbon ships by 2030. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0055 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0055
9. 23-0360 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council Study Session of Thursday, March 30, 2023; and City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-0361 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 3, 2023 and April 10, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0390 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Health and Human Services Department; and adopt resolution.
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0056 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0056
12. 23-0367 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Lease No. 34170 between 4811 Airport Plaza, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Long Beach, a municipal corporation for office space at 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suites 110, 120, and 200, and any and all documents necessary for subleases by and between the City of Long Beach and various agencies and organizations on an as-needed basis as necessary throughout the term of the lease, for the continued operations of the WorkPlace by the Workforce Development Bureau in the Department of Economic Development; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $457,760, offset by reimbursement
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revenues. (District 4)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
13. 23-0391 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 California Workforce Development Board (CWDB), to accept and spend up to $868,684, and to subcontract with the Southeast Los Angeles County (SELACO) Workforce Development Board to receive $267,155 in Regional Equity and Recovery Partnership (RERP) grant funds to produce and implement regional workforce development plans with cooperative service delivery strategies and arrangements, for the period of January 1, 2023, through October 31, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the Community Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $868,684, offset by grant reimbursement revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
14. 23-0368 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend Contract No. 36292 with California Surveying and Drafting Supplies, Inc., of Sacramento, CA, to furnish and deliver Trimble Alloy Global Navigation Satellite Systems, base station receivers, hardware and related software for subsidence monitoring activity, to increase the annual contract amount by $200,000, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $36,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $396,000 at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
15. 23-0369 Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Separately Issued Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
16. 23-0370 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary amendments, with Utility Cost Management, LLC, of Fresno, CA, to perform an electric utility billing audit, in an amount equal to 33 percent of the identified refunds or credits realized by the City of Long Beach (City), and 33 percent of any future savings that accrue during a two year period following implementation of each correction, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period to complete a second round cost saving review, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0057 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0057
17. 23-0371 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, and any necessary subsequent amendments, with the American Red Cross, to license Red Cross trainers and provide training materials and curriculum to Health Department staff and volunteers, permitting individuals who are both Red Cross-certified instructors and City of Long Beach employees to deliver instruction in the Red Cross training courses, from three years from the execution date of the MOU. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
18. 23-0372 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Cooperative Agreement and any necessary documents with the Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society, of Seal Beach, CA, to provide for the shared use of a spay/neuter trailer, for a term of five years, with two (2), two-year renewal options, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit and any related documents with the Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society, of Seal Beach, CA, for use of a portion of the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Administration building parking yard, located in El Dorado Park West or other designated area on City property, to park and store a spay/neuter trailer, for a term of five years, with two (2), two-year renewal options, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 4)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
19. 23-0373 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $52,870, offset by grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $52,870, offset by a transfer of Harbor Department grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $409,775, offset by grant revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $409,775, offset by a transfer of Harbor Department grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 7) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
20. 23-0374 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Ahtrst Concessions, LLC, dba The Queen Mary, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1126 Queens Way. (District 1)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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21. 23-0375 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $216,000, offset by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation (Metro) grant funds for the Beach Streets Downtown event; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $216,000, offset by transfer of Metro grant funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (Districts 1,2,3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
22. 23-0376 Recommendation to determine that the granting of Facility/Pipeline Permit Supplement No. S-1-22 under existing Facility/Pipeline Permit No. P-157-89 to Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc., will not be contrary to the public interest; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to issue said permit supplement in accordance with Section 15.44.060, Permit Issuance, of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (District 4) Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 22.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Allen
Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
23. 23-0377 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, between the City of Long Beach and Coding it Forward, a not-for-profit organization established under the laws of the State of Massachusetts, for the purpose of achieving the various aims and objectives relating to the 2023 Civic Innovation Corps program anticipated to begin on June 12, 2023, in a total amount not to exceed $22,000. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
24. 23-0382 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PR-23-217 and award a contract to Innovative Playgrounds Company, a California corporation located in Whittier, CA, for an immersive, interactive, educational, and fun technology-based solution to provide engaging experiences for youth, teenagers, and older adults at City of Long Beach (City) parks, at no cost to the City, for a maximum six-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract;
Adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-216 and award a contract to Citibot, a corporation located in Charleston, SC, for a responsive tool to efficiently connect users to the information, services, and contacts they need across the City’s website increasing accessibility and user satisfaction, at no cost to the City, for a maximum six-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract;
Adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-205 and award a contract to BuzzClan LLC, a Texas corporation located in Dallas, TX, for a solution that integrates with ServiceNow service management ticketing system to improve efficiency of City Desktop Support staff, so they can group the tickets by region to reduce the travel time as well as the resolution time for City employees’ requests for support, at no cost to the City, for a maximum 6-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract;
Adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-206 and award a contract to Aisera Inc., of Palo Alto, CA, for a software solution that uses smart technologies to improve the quality of help desk call center operations, improve user satisfaction, and improve tracking of first call resolution, at no cost to the City, for a maximum 6-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract; and
Adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-206 and award a contract to Qualtrics, LLC, a Utah based corporation in Provo, UT, for a software solution that uses smart technologies to improve the quality of help desk call center operations, improve user satisfaction, and improve tracking
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of first call resolution, at no cost to the City, for a maximum 6-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:14 PM)
DENIM DAY
Lee DeBrabander, Commander, Long Beach Police Department, spoke.
Sharon Wie, Interval House, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Lorena Banuelos, Interval House, spoke.
Audrey Cao spoke.
Amy Gonzalez spoke.
DOLORES HUERTA DAY
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Maria Elena Chavez spoke.
ACS PET ADOPTION
23-0409 Staycee Dains, Manager, Long Beach Animal Care Services, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
CONTINUED HEARING (6:16 PM)
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25. 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 height on a 14.16-acre lot at 5910 Cherry Avenue in the General Industrial Zoning District. (District 9)
Erin Weesner-McKinely, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Kirk Davis spoke.
Hilda Gaytan spoke.
Araceli Sanchez spoke.
This Public Hearing was withdrawn.
HEARING (6:16 PM)
26. 23-0378 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing and consider a third-party appeal (APL23-002) by the Coalition for Responsible Equitable Economic Development Los Angeles (CREED LA), which appeal was submitted to the City of Long Beach on behalf of the Appellant by Alisha Pember of the law firm Addams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo;
Adopt resolution approving and certifying an Addendum (EIRA-02-22) to the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the City of Long Beach Downtown Plan (PEIR-SCH# 2009071006) relating to the development project at 450 The Promenade North/501-599 Long Beach Blvd (Project) in the Downtown Plan Planned Development District (PD-30) Area and pursuant to the approved Downtown Plan Program EIR Land Use Equivalency Program (Equivalency Program), in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines and making certain
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CEQA Findings and Determinations relative thereto, including a finding that the adopted Downtown Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program mitigates, to the extent feasible, impacts associated with Equivalency Program projects, in accordance with those measures set forth in the Downtown Plan; and that no new or different mitigation measures are required; and
Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Site Plan Review for the project, consisting of construction of three (3) eight (8)-story apartment buildings with a total of 900 dwelling units, including 54 affordable housing units, and 38,405 square feet of ground floor commercial space, and 1,383 parking stalls in at-grade parking garages (SPR22-060), and approve Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83693 to subdivide one 170,736-square-foot lot into two lots of 101,724 and 68,712 square feet (TPM22-002), located at 450 The Promenade North/501-599 Long Beach Blvd. in the Downtown Plan Planned Development District (PD-30). (District 1) Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Scott Kinsey, Senior Planner, Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Alex Cherin, Applicant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Sean Rawson, Applicant, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Michael Lazano, Applicant, spoke and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Aidan Marshall, Appellant, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Rene Alvarez spoke.
Jermaine Bradley spoke.
Gerardo Suarez spoke.
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Carlos Rodarte spoke.
Jose Garcia spoke.
Pete Marsh spoke.
Vinny Picardi spoke.
Gus Torres spoke.
Eric Farrar spoke.
Ray Morales spoke.
Ivan Montero spoke.
Zach Strasters spoke.
Ruben Mendoza spoke.
Omar Galindo spoke.
Jeff Bree spoke.
Reza Jenab spoke.
Desiree spoke.
Brian Germain spoke.
Victor spoke.
Austin Metoyer spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0058. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
Enactment No: RES-23-0058
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:15 PM)
Michael LoAlbo spoke regarding traffic on 10th Street.
REGULAR AGENDA (7:17 PM)
27. 23-0386 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments and reappointments for Non-Charter Commissions.
This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
28. 23-0362 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft a resolution proclaiming the City of Long Beach’s support for the rights of the women and people of Iran to free expression.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mori Mostafavi spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
29. 23-0388 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation in recognition of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day.
Councilwoman Saro spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw 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: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
30. 23-0384 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Office of Cannabis Oversight to develop a tax relief plan to help stimulate the growth of local cannabis retail establishments with structured incentives that promote community benefits, local hiring, livable wages, and fair labor standards, and return to the City Council as part of the FY24 budget process.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Benjamin Landaverde spoke.
Erika Alvarez spoke.
Amber Tovar spoke.
Edgar Torres spoke.
Jason Jiminez spoke.
Adam Hijazi spoke.
Andres Rivera spoke.
Ben Lubbon spoke.
Axel Lonas spoke.
Joese Hernandez spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Kimberly Alejandre spoke.
Sheyla Diaz spoke.
Christian Martinez spoke.
Jenny Phan spoke.
Shaye Reed spoke.
Perci spoke.
Scott Booth spoke.
Natasha B. spoke.
Carlos Zepeda spoke.
Change M. spoke.
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George Pinto spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
31. 23-0379 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) to reduce the adult-use and medical cannabis cultivation and retail taxes for equity businesses by half the rate set in Section 3.80.261 of the LBMC. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Valencia Mota, Manager ofCannabis Oversight, City Manager Department, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Katy Namura, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Adam Hijazi spoke.
Jillian Xavier spoke.
Steven Contreras spoke.
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Edgar Cruz spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
32. 23-0380 Recommendation to acknowledge and consent to an Assignment and Assumption of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated March 10, 2022, for the disposition of City-owned exempt surplus property located at 854 East 7th Street, commonly known as the former Long Beach Armory for an affordable housing development, from Armory Arts Collective, LP (Assignor), to Linc Armory, LP (Assignee); and
Consent to a change in population type for the affordable housing development from general affordable housing to affordable housing restricted to senior adult households. (District 1)
Councilwoman Zendejas 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
33. 23-0381 Recommendation to receive and file the results of the user fee and cost recovery studies for the Police, Fire and Health and Human Services Departments, and associated departmental recommendations. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
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Geraldine Alejo, Revenue Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Julissa Jose-Murray, Business Operations Bureau Manager, Police Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Robbie Grego, Deputy Fire Chief, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Geraldine Alejo, Revenue Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
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34. 23-0392 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 10.12.010, 10.12.020, and
10.12.030, all relating to city street speed limits, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Paul Van Dyke, Acting City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
Enactment No: ORD-23-0020
35. 23-0348 Recommendation to declare ordinance relating to adopting an amendment to Ordinance No. C-6496, adopted July 5, 1988, and amended on January 24, 1989, July 11, 1989, December 5, 1989, March 20, 1990, July 3, 1990, September 18, 1990, July 2, 1991, July 7, 1992, January 26, 1993, August 24, 1993, June 28, 1994, July 18, 1995, November 28, 1995, October 1, 1996, March 25, 1997, October 7, 1997, October 27, 1998, April 20, 1999, October 19, 1999, October 17, 2000, October 30, 2001, March 19, 2002, November 26, 2002, January 6, 2004, February 8, 2005, November 1, 2005, December 5, 2006, March 20, 2007, May 22, 2007, December 18, 2007, July 15, 2008, September 21, 2010, September 13, 2011, September 11, 2012, October 3, 2013, September 9, 2014, September 22, 2015, September 20, 2016, September 12, 2017, September 11, 2018, September 3, 2019, and September 8, 2020, September 7, 2021, and April 11, 2023 relating to departmental organization of the City of Long Beach, read
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and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Councilwoman Zendejas recused herself from Agenda Item No. 35.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0018. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Saro
Recused: 1 - Zendejas
Enactment No: ORD-23-0018
36. 23-0347 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Section 2.18.050; and, by repealing Section 2.06.060, all relating to compensation and training requirements for members of boards and commissions, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0019. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Saro
Enactment No: ORD-23-0019
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37. 23-0402 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Bridge the Gap Tennis Management in support of the Free Youth Tennis Play
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Day; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
38. 23-0403 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.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
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Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, April 18, 2023.39.
40. 23-0408 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
41. 23-0404 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, April 14, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (9:34 PM)
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23-0407 Jillian Xavier spoke regarding social equity; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:38 PM)
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Thomas Craig Mullins and David White.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (9:41 PM)
At 9:41 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Thomas Craig Mullins and David White.
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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.