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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 (5:14 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; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:22 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 21. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
1. 23-0553 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $200, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to Partners of Parks for their Long Beach Charity ProAm event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $200 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0554 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach in support of their Black & White Ball 2023; 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.
3. 23-0555 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to Wild West Women, Inc for their inaugural Long Beach Woman’s Fair; and
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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.
4. 23-0556 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to:
· $500 to Partners of Parks in support of the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration;
· $1,000 to support the Uptown Jazz Festival;
· $500 to the Long Beach Century Club in support of the Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament; 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.
5. 23-0562 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation in support of their Summer Concert Series; 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.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0561 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to the Long Beach Century Club for their Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament; 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.
7. 23-0552 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 $169,300.13 for Stipulations with Request for Award with a life pension thereafter of $170.04 subject to COLA increases per week in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Arcelia Delgado. The City of Long Beach is entitled to credit for payments previously paid in the amount of $69,532.31.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0551 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 Michael Hannan.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 23-0557 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $200,000, in full settlement of a lawsuit entitled Kayla Jentes, et al. v. City of Long
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-0558 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $399,000, in full settlement of a lawsuit entitled Joel Reyes, et al. v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC703737.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0549 Recommendation to authorize the 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) $17,545.00, and also 2) separate authority to pay $72,500.00 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Martin Romo.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
12. 23-0550 Recommendation to authorize the 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) $27,695.00, and also 2) separate authority to pay $80,982.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Mario Talavera.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
13. 23-0547 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 15, 2023 and May 26, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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14. 23-0548 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-23-0075 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0075
15. 23-0563 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM-23-236 and award a contract to Holland & Knight, LLP, of Washington, D.C., for federal legislative representation services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $130,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
16. 23-0565 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, an authorized distributor for New Way Trucks and Scranton Manufacturing Company, of Fontana, CA, for the purchase of one Ford F-550 refuse truck, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $167,457, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0076 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0076
17. 23-0566 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Bragg Investment Company, Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, a Long Beach
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distributor of John Deere Construction Retail Sales, of Moline, IL, for the purchase of a John Deere 332G skid steer, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $153,097, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0077 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0077
18. 23-0567 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Bragg Investment Company, Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, a Long Beach distributor of John Deere Construction Retail Sales, of Moline, IL, for the purchase of a John Deere 310P backhoe, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $169,631, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0078 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0078
19. 23-0568 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Caterpillar Inc., through its local dealer, Quinn Company, of City of Industry, CA, for the purchase of four Caterpillar 430 backhoe loaders, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $1,016,512, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0079 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0079
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20. 23-0576 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Tacomasa 1 LLC, dba Tacomasa, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license, at 4740 East 7th Street #130, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
21. 23-0575 Recommendation to receive and file the application of TCRY Incorporated, dba Northern Cafe, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license, at 4911 East 2nd Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct the City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS: (5:16 PM)
ACS PET ADOPTION
Mayor Richardson spoke.
23-0629 Staycee Dains, Manager, Long Beach Animal Care Services, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation..
Megan Ignacio, Community Outreach Coordinator, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Councilmember Uranga spoke.
This Handout was received and filed.
HEARING (5:56 PM)
22. 23-0564 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing;
Adopt resolution approving and certifying the Environmental Impact Report EIR 03-20, State Clearinghouse No. 2019050009 and associated findings;
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 22.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Development Services, spoke.
Megan Covarrubias, Planner, Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Catheryn Franklin spoke.
Jim Goodin spoke.
Pat Mills spoke.
Claire Helss spoke.
Linda Scholl spoke.
Margaret Moustafa spoke.
Belainesh Belatchew spoke.
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Anna Christensen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Development Services, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Tasha Day, Special Events and Filming Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Tasha Day, Special Events and Filming Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Development Services, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0080. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Allen
Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0080
23-0585 Adopt resolution replacing the current Noise Element with the updated Noise Element of the Long Beach General Plan; and
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0081. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Allen
Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0081
23-0586 Declare ordinance implementing associated amendments to the Noise Ordinance, Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.80, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, 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: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Allen
Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0027
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:37 PM)
23-0632 Anthony spoke regarding discrimination retaliation; and submitted a handout.
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This Handout was received and filed.
Tamika Boyce spoke regarding cannabis RFP.
Sebastian Velmont spoke regarding cannabis RFP.
Jillian Xavier spoke regarding cannabis.
Michael Fletcher spoke regarding social equity.
Anna Christensen spoke regarding July 4th Fireworks & Harry Bridges Memorial. 23-0633 Toriann Chafin spoke regarding various topics; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Arturo Sanchez, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA (07:21 PM)
23. 23-0560 Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meeting of July 4, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
24. 23-0584 Recommendation to receive and file Contract No. 36576 with Long Beach Rescue Mission Foundation, Inc., a California public benefit corporation (Lessor) and the City of Long Beach (Lessee) and Contract No. 36578, a Sublease between the City of Long Beach (Sublessor) and First to Serve Ministries, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation (Sublessee), or its assignee, for approximately 17,000 rentable square feet of space at 702 West Anaheim Street, for use as an emergency shelter, made pursuant to Chapter 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the emergency proclaimed regarding homelessness. (District 1)
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Franchesca Chaboya spoke.
TK spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0083. 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-23-0083
25. 23-0569 Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting that the Board of Harbor Commissioners approve the transfer of 5 percent of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) gross operating revenue, from the Harbor Fund Group to the Tidelands Operating Fund Group, with a true-up adjustment, if necessary, to reflect the final gross revenue amount upon issuance of the Harbor Department’s FY 23 audited financial statements. (Districts 1,2,3)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0084. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
Enactment No: RES-23-0084
26. 23-0572 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 seven CNG powered 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 $2,951,446, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation
and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0085. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
Enactment No: RES-23-0085
27. 23-0573 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, of Whittier, CA, an authorized distributor of Crane Carrier trucks, for the purchase of 10 CNG Crane Carrier, Roto-Pac side loader refuse trucks, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions
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afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $4,765,507, 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 Roto-Pac refuse trucks, payable over a seven-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0086. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
Enactment No: RES-23-0086
28. 23-0571 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FS22-175 and award a contract to South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., of Ontario, CA, for the purchase of nine Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Fire Engine pumper trucks, and one Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Rescue Engine pumper truck, with related equipment and accessories, in a total amount not to exceed $11,328,555; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; 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 fire engine pumpers, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
29. 23-0574 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, an authorized distributor of Crane Carrier trucks, for the purchase of 20 CNG Crane Carrier side loader refuse trucks, with New Way side loader refuse bodies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $9,322,091, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0087. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
Enactment No: RES-23-0087
30. 23-0579 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35545 with Great Scott Tree Service, Inc., of Stanton, CA, for as-needed tree trimming and removal services, to increase the annual contract amount by $1,949,030 with a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $292,355, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $3,211,410. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
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Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
31. 23-0581 Recommendation to adopt resolution in support of the formation of the Lower San Gabriel River Recreation and Park District; direct City Clerk to file the resolution with the Local Area Formation Commission - Los Angeles (LAFCO-LA); and, authorize City Manager to approve the final District Boundary Map on behalf of the City. (Citywide) Councilwoman Saro recused herself from Agenda Item No. 31.
Councilmember Uranga recused himself from Agenda Item No. 31.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Franchesca Chaboya spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0082. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
Recused: 2 - Saro and Uranga
Enactment No: RES-23-0082
32. 23-0577 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, to accept grant funds from the California Natural
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Resources Agency for capital improvements at Wrigley Greenbelt and Multi-Service Center, in an amount not to exceed $5,200,000. (District 7)
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Franchesca Chaboya spoke.
TK spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0088. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
Enactment No: RES-23-0088
33. 23-0582 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept and expend grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for capital improvements at El Dorado East Regional, El Dorado Park West, Houghton, and Stearns Parks, in an amount not to exceed $15,400,000;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $342,000, offset by grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $342,000, offset by a transfer of California Department of Parks and Recreation grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund;
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Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $15,058,000, offset by grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $15,058,000, offset by a transfer of California Department of Parks and Recreation grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (Districts 4,9)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
34. 23-0583 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33926 with Architects McDonald, Soutar & Paz, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 33912 with Kardent, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 33913 with Mary McGrath Architects, of Oakland, CA; and Contract No. 33917 with Alomar Rania, dba RA-DA, of West Hollywood, CA, for as-needed architectural services, to extend the contract terms for an additional one-year period through July 19, 2024;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33498 with Hirsch & Associates, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, and Contract No. 33504 with RJM Design Group, Inc., of San Juan Capistrano, CA, for as-needed landscape architectural services, to extend term the contract terms for an additional one-year period through August 1, 2024;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 34375 with AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Agreement No. 34376 with AndersonPenna Partners, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA; Agreement No.
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34379 with Cumming Construction Management, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Agreement No. 34380 with Harris & Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Agreement No. 34384 with KOA Corporation, of Monterey Park, CA; Agreement No. 34385 with PSOMAS, of Santa Ana, CA; Agreement No. 34388 with S2 Engineering, Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Agreement No. 34389 with Simplus Management Corporation, of Cypress, CA; Agreement No. 34390 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Agreement No. 34391 with Vanir Construction Management, Inc., of Sacramento, CA; Agreement No. 34392 with Willdan Engineering, of Industry, CA; Agreement No. 34359 with Berg & Associates, Inc., of San Pedro, CA; Agreement No. 34362 with Griffin Structures, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Agreement No. 34363 with Totum Corp, of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No. 34366 with P2S Inc, of Long Beach, CA; and Agreement No. 34369 with Michael Baker
International, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for as-needed construction management and inspection services for public works projects, to extend term the contract terms for an additional one-year period through August 31, 2024;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 34736 with O'Connor Construction Management, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for as-needed Job Order Contracting Program Support Services, to increase the contract amount by $150,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $450,000, and to extend the contract term for an additional one-year period through July 31, 2024; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Portland, OR; Agreement No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No. 34657 with Environ Architecture Inc, of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No. 34661 with Studio 111 of Los Angeles, CA; and Agreement No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA; for as-needed urban planning design services, for public works projects, to extend the contract terms for an additional one-year period through June 30, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
ORDINANCE:
35. 23-0532 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 5.92 to reinstate language related to the operation of adult-use dispensaries in mixed-used buildings in Downtown Long Beach, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Christopher Woodard spoke; and submitted a handout.
Demetric Woodard spoke.
Micah Woodard spoke.
Miriel Bereal spoke.
Sergio Sandoval spoke.
Edgar Cruz spoke.
Stacy Collins spoke.
Michael Fletcher spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0026. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
Enactment No: ORD-23-0026
NEW BUSINESS:
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36. 23-0593 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to the Long Beach Blues Society; 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 by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
37. 23-0595 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft resolution officially recognizing every May 22nd as Harvey Milk Day and the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in the City of Long Beach, and direct City Manager to annually raise the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag (Progress Pride Flag) at Long Beach Civic Plaza and light City assets for certain occurrences, as specified, recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and their rights;
Direct City Manager to update Attachment "A" of Administrative Regulation 8-18 (“Display of National, State, and Other Flags”) to replace the Pride Flag with the Progress Pride Flag; and Repeal Resolution No. RES-17-0055, which declared the third week of May in the City of Long Beach as Long Beach LGBTQ Pride Week.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Elsa Martinez spoke.
John Newell spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as
amended, to add co-sponsors Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, First District and Vice Mayor Cindy Allen, Second District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
38. 23-0597 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donation to the following:
1. Long Beach Partners of Parks, in support of the 2023 Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration, in the amount of $1,000;
2. Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of the 2023 Long Beach Taco and Tequila Fest, in the amount of $1,000;
3. Wild West Women, Inc., in support of Women’s Fair, in the amount of $500; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset transfers to City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
39. 23-0594 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.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, 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
40. 23-0592 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Studebaker Road major corridor improvements project. (Districts 3,4,5) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Mouhsen Habib, Project Management Officer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Chloe Pascual spoke.
Kerry Beth Larick spoke.
Erin Hoops spoke.
Donald Moore spoke.
Cassady Davidson spoke.
Karl Eggers spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Kerr
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 6, 2023.41.
42. 23-0628 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
43. 23-0596 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 2, 2023.
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This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (9:31 PM)
Miriel Bereal spoke regarding cannabis.
Demetric Woodard spoke regarding cannabis RFP.
Stacy Collins spoke regarding cannabis RFP.
Reina McClendon spoke regarding cannabis RFP.
Franchesca Chaboya spoke regarding systemic racism within the Police Department.
Yvonne Gomez spoke regarding animal advocacy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:42 PM)
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Duggan made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Bill Marshall.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (9:46 PM)
At 9:46 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting adjourned in honor of Bill Marshall. ta
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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.