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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, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers
Present:
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: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:35 PM)
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Alan Gafford spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 25.
Alvaro Vazquez spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 23.
Senay Kenfe spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 23.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 25, except for Items 14 and 22. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
1. 23-0415 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $14,604, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $5,000 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for their annual Black and White Ball on June 24, 2023;
· $2,500 to the St. Mary Medical Center Foundation for their Easter Walk on April 9, 2023;
· $2,500 to the Long Beach Police Officers Association Charity Golf account for the 50th annual Widows and Orphans charity golf tournament on June 14, 2023;
· $2,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Long Beach to support their charity golf tournament benefitting the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House on June 22, 2023;
· $2,000 to the Long Beach Symphony to support Khmeraspora on April 29, 2023;
· $300 to the Salvation Army of Long Beach for their Red Shield Day on March 25, 2023;
· $304 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation for book donations as part of their Leaders Are Readers program; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $14,604, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0421 Recommendation to adopt resolution of the City Council of the City of Long Beach proclaiming support for the rights of the women and people of Iran to free expression. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0059 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0059
3. 23-0422 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $256,076.60, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Lexington Insurance Company vs. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22LBCV00536.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0412 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $122,742.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Andre Sanchez.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 23-0411 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $170,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Anthony Maleta.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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6. 23-0413 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $104,182.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Chanel Kirk.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0410 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $72,500, and also 2) separate authority to pay $30,957.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Leroy Staes.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0414 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $95,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Shanda Dinsdale-Kunkle.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 23-0423 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $95,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Tami Donald v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV18966.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-0416 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0417 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, April 11, and April 18, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
12. 23-0418 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 10, 2023 and April 24, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
13. 23-0432 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and all necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant, in an amount not to exceed $97,150, for a period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $97,150, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
14. 23-0424 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 28338 between City of Long Beach (City) and the County Sanitation District No. 3 of Los Angeles County (County) for the property located at 1173 North Loma Vista Drive. (District 1)
Councilwoman Saro recused herself from Agenda Item No. 14.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 1 - Saro
15. 23-0425 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35480 with Clean Energy Fuels, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, for the purchase of renewable compressed natural gas (CNG), for use in City of Long Beach (City) vehicles and equipment, to increase annual contract amount by $500,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency of $130,500, for a new total annual amount not to exceed $1,000,500, for the current contract term and for the remaining five contract renewals ending on February 13, 2030; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $500,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue received through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
16. 23-0426 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with Haaker Equipment Company, of La Verne, CA, for providing Elgin Pelican street sweeper parts and repair services, in an annual amount of $525,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $52,500, for a total annual amount not to exceed $577,500, 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 this contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $157,500, offset by funds available generated by the revenue received through the Fleet
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Memorandum of Understanding. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0060 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0060
17. 23-0427 Recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Haaker Equipment Company, of La Verne, CA, for the purchase of 14 CNG-fueled Elgin Pelican Street Sweepers, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $7,569,333, inclusive of taxes and fees; 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 street sweepers, payable over a five-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0061 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0061
18. 23-0429 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Ray Gaskin Service, of Fontana, CA, for the purchase of New Way and Perkins Manufacturing refuse truck parts and repair services, in an annual amount of $550,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $55,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $605,000, 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
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $302,500, offset by funds
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available generated by the revenue received through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0062 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0062
19. 23-0430 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 trucks, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of three CNG powered Crane Carrier LET2 trucks, with New Way front end loader refuse bodies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $1,321,756, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0063 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0063
20. 23-0431 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an extension of the current Revolving Line of Credit with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. by the Board of Utilities Commissioners (successor to the Board of Water Commissioners), on behalf of the City of Long Beach (City), for an additional one-year term and authorize the execution of all necessary documents and amendments in connection therewith before the existing Credit Agreement expires on May 21, 2023. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0064 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0064
21. 23-0433 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a grant agreement, and any necessary subsequent amendments,
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including amendments to the award amount, with California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $25,631, for the purchase of sailing equipment for the Leeway Sailing Center Equipment Replacement Project; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $25,631, offset by grant revenue. (District 3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
22. 23-0434 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Long Beach Rowing Association, in an amount not to exceed $696, for use of Marine Stadium in Alamitos Bay Marina for Row the Stadium events in July 2023 and August 2023. (District 3) Levine Act: Yes
Councilmember Duggan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 22.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 1 - Duggan
23. 23-0435 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for racing and cruise celebrations, for the period of April 29, 2023 through August 5, 2023. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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24. 23-0436 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Moston Restaurant Group 2.0 LLC, dba District 4 Pizza, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License at 2123 North Bellflower Boulevard, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
25. 23-0437 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents, with the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department to provide training opportunities at the Regional Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center, at no cost to the City of Long Beach, for a term of three years commencing from the date of execution of this agreement. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:07 PM)
ONE LEGACY
Mayor Richardson spoke.
23-0478 Roberta Hamfeldt, Volunteer Ambassador, One Legacy, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
This Handout was received and filed.
ACS PET ADOPTION
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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23-0479 Megan Ignacio, Community Outreach Coordinator, Long Beach Animal Care Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
This Handout was received and filed.
MS. WHEELCHAIR CALIFORNIA
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
23-0480 Candis Welch, Ms. Wheelchair California 2023, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
This Handout was received and filed.
HEARING (6:14 PM)
26. 23-0438 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing;
Adopt resolution approving and certifying an Addendum (EIRA-01-23) to the Program Environmental Impact Report prepared for the General Plan LUE Update and Urban Design Element (PEIR) (EIR 03-16) relating to the implementation of the General Plan Land Use Element through an amendment to Title 22 and the rezoning of designated Neighborhood Serving Corridors or Centers Low (NSC-L) Place Type in West Long Beach on Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue (the “Project”), in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines and making certain findings and determinations that the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program mitigates, to the extent reasonably feasible, impacts associated with the implementation of the Neighborhood Serving Corridors or Centers Low (NSC-L) Place Types as described above, in accordance with those measures set forth in the General Plan LUE Update and Urban Design Element EIR
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and that no new or different mitigation measures are required; Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Planner, Development Services, spoke.
John Tafleifi spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0065. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0065
23-0439 Adopt ordinance amending Title 22 of the Municipal Code to establish a new zoning district to implement the Long Beach General Plan Land Use Element Update adopted in 2019; and
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, 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: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
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Enactment No: ORD-23-0022
23-0440 Adopt ordinance to implement City-initiated rezoning of areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element Update as the Neighborhood Serving Corridors or Centers Low (NSC-L) Place Type on Willow Street, west of the 710 freeway to the city terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, to implement the NSC-L PlaceType in West Long Beach and to end the existing moratorium on new development along said corridors. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, 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: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0023
PUBLIC COMMENT (8:19 PM)
23-0491 Julie Dean spoke regarding delivery trucks; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
23-0492 Anthony Holmes spoke regarding discrimnation; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
23-0493 Anna Christensen spoke regarding application #2301-03; and submitted a handout.
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This Handout was received and filed.
Diamon Davis spoke regarding Learn 4 Life.
Dave Shukla spoke regarding clean energy.
REGULAR AGENDA (6:06 PM)
27. 23-0446 Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments and reappointments for Non-Charter Commissions.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
28. 23-0420 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with City Clerk and City Attorney to convene the Charter Amendment Committee for a study session on the provisions of the City Charter within 90 days; and The scope of the study session should include an overview of the history of the City Charter, including substantial amendments; an overview of the process required to amend the City Charter; the powers and duties of the City Council, Mayor, and City Manager; a summary of the Council-Manager form of government established by the City Charter.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation as
amended, to request City Manager work with City Clerk and City Attorney on a presentation to the City Council on the provisions of the City Charter within 90 days; and the scope of the presentation should include an overview of the history of the City Charter, including substantial amendments; an
overview of the process required to amend the City Charter; the powers and duties of the City Council, Mayor, and City Manager; a summary of the Council-Manager form of
government established by the City Charter. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
29. 23-0441 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary subsequent amendments, including term extensions, with the City of Los Angeles, to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant to enhance the capability of local agencies to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism, in an amount not to exceed $8,321,952, for the period of September 1, 2022 through May 31, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $730,445, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $2,664,500, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and
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Human Services Department by $1,850,000, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $133,000, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $1,649,007, and in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $1,295,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
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, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
30. 23-0442 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach, Harbor Department (Harbor), which will include the terms for Harbor to advance the City an amount up to $12 million, take control of certain City oil properties, that can transition to non-oil uses, split the revenues derived from leasing of those properties with the City, and use the City’s share of revenues to pay down the advance of funds. (Districts 1,7)
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, 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
31. 23-0428 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the proceedings by the Finance Authority of Long Beach for the issuance and sale of its Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 to finance the acquisition and refurbishment of an existing building for municipal uses and to finance certain capital improvements of the City of Long Beach (City), in an aggregate not to exceed principal amount of $90,000,000, and authorize the execution of related documents, and approving related official actions. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0066. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-23-0066
32. 23-0443 Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Health and Human Services Department regarding the feasibility of establishing a more robust local infrastructure for mental health services. (Citywide) Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christina Boatwright, Special Projects Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr 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, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
33. 23-0444 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36235 with All American Asphalt of Corona, CA, for completion of the Market Street Pedestrian and Streetscape Project, to increase the contract amount by $3,207,203, and increase contingency on the contract to 20 percent in the amount of $2,120,321, for a revised total contract amount of $12,721,925. (District 8)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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
34. 23-0445 Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Fiscal Year 2023 - Fiscal Year 2027 Infrastructure Investment Plan; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $52,750,000 to fund the various projects identified in the Fiscal Year 2023 Infrastructure Investment Plan, offset
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anticipated bond proceeds from the Measure A Bond program. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Jessica Quintana spoke; and submitted a handout.
Ariana Sahagun spoke.
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, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
ORDINANCES (10:06 PM)
35. 23-0419 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Section 2.03.065, related to the
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confirmation procedure for Charter Commission appointments, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
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, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-23-0021
36. 23-0392 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Sections 10.12.010,
10.12.020, and 10.12.030, all relating to speed limits on city streets, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0020. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-23-0020
NEW BUSINESS (5:42 PM)
37. 23-0452 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
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· $2,500 to the Khemara Buddhikaram Buddhist Temple to support the 2nd Long Beach Vesak Day on May 6, 2023;
· $500 to AOC7 to support the 9th Annual Literacy Fair on May 20, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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
38. 22-0926 Recommendation to approve renaming a section of Channel View Park to Ashlee's Park in memory of Ashlee Armond.
Janice Dahl spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, 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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39. 23-0406 Recommendation to receive Charter Commission appointments and reappointments approved by the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Section 2.03.065 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.
Mayor Richardson, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
40. 23-0451 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)
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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 Zendejas spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Jo spoke.
Tracey Brown spoke.
Scott spoke.
Michael Alec Sturges spoke.
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Senay Kenfe spoke.
Jimmy spoke.
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, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
41. 23-0481 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
42. 23-0454 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, April 28, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (10:17 PM)
There was no public comment.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (10:17 PM)
Councilwoman Zendejas requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Lisa Gillett and Charlotte Mitchell.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
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Councilman Austin requested that the meeting be adjourned in celebration of his son Alex Austin.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (10:26 PM)
At 10:26 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Lisa Gillett and Charlotte Mitchell, and in celebration of Alex Austin.
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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.