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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, 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: Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, Second District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:22 PM)
Captain Ted Zellmer Jr. spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 25.
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 25.
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 - 25, except for Item 18. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
1. 23-0636 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,750, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to:
· $500 to Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association in
support of their annual summer concert at Pan American
Park;
· $1,000 to Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association in support of their two annual summer concerts at Los Cerritos Park; · $250 to Camerata Singers of Long Beach in support of
community concerts; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,750 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0637 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to:
· $1,000 to Care Closet LBC to support their ongoing operations to assist and provide opportunities for people experiencing homelessness;
· $500 to Wild West Women, Inc., in support of the Women’s Fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
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Activities Department by $1,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 23-0643 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation in support of the 20th Anniversary Grape Expectations fundraising gala; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0667 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to Conservation Corps of Long Beach to support the Dine on Pine Event on June 26, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 23-0668 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $250 to Long Beach Peer Education Community Center to
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support WorkWaves Community Job Expo & Career
Empowerment on Thursday, August 3, 2023;
· $250 to Wild West Women, Inc, to support the Long Beach Women’s Fair on Tuesday, July 18, 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.
6. 23-0641 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0671 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 5, 2023 and June 12, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0644 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents and agreements necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0091 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0091
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9. 23-0651 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2023. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-0648 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36397, with Innovative Design and Sheet Metal Products, Inc., dba Innovative Emergency Equipment (Innovative Design), of Riverside, CA, to provide new vehicle preparation services, to increase the contract amount by $95,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $190,000, and extend the term to July 30, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0647 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Enterprise FM Trust, dba Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., of St. Louis, MO, to lease vehicles for various Long Beach Police Department operations, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in an annual amount of $170,000, and authorize a ten percent contingency of $17,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $187,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0092 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0092
12. 23-0649 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-23-239 and award a contract to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of two CNG powered Ford F-750 slide back car carriers, in a total amount not to exceed $517,741, inclusive of taxes and fees; and, authorize City Manager, or
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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.
13. 23-0650 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-23-238 and award a contract to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of one CNG powered Freightliner 1124SD medium-duty tow truck, in a total amount not to exceed $424,856, inclusive of taxes and fees; 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.
14. 23-0645 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount, with the California Department of Public Health to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $600,000 for local cannabis education and youth prevention for a 36-month period estimated to begin June 30, 2023 through June 29, 2026, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period, at the discretion of City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Department in the Health Fund Group by $600,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
15. 23-0646 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount, with the State of California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding in an amount not to exceed $30,550, for worker upskilling to improve
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retention of the existing public health workforce and help incumbent workers develop their skills to meet future public health demands, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $30,550, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
16. 23-0654 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium not-to-exceed $724,011 for the period of July 1, 2023, through July 1, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
17. 23-0655 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34874 with In-Ter-Space Services, Inc., dba Clear Channel Airports of Allentown, PA, for the development and operation of the Long Beach Airport’s advertising program, to extend the term of the contract through January 31, 2027. (Districts 4,5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
18. 23-0660 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the LA84 Foundation to accept 2023 Learn to Swim grant funds in the amount of $15,000, for summer aquatics programs targeting economically disadvantaged youth at Belmont Plaza Temporary Pool, Silverado Pool, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool, during the grant term dates of April 4, 2023 through August 31, 2023, and execute all necessary documents to implement and administer the
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grant including any amendments. (Districts 3,6,7)
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
19. 23-0661 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Long Beach Unified School District, to reimburse the City of Long Beach in an amount not to exceed $70,000, for the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department to provide staffing and other services to conduct a 10-week summer swim program at the Belmont Plaza Temporary Pool, Jordan High School Pool, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pool, and Silverado Pool, from June 20, 2023 to August 25, 2023; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group by $55,017, and in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group by $14,983, in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, offset by reimbursement revenue. (Districts 3,6,7,9)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
20. 23-0659 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club and the Long Beach Yacht Club, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $15,000, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for visiting/participating vessels during the 2023 Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week, for the period of June 22 through June 26, 2023. (District 3)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
21. 23-0658 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Stand LLC, dba The Stand, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 7511 Carson Boulevard, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
22. 23-0656 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Emmanuel Garduno Gomez, dba Blue Burro, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4240 Long Beach Boulevard, Suite SH3, 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 8)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23. 23-0657 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35515 with Nancy K.
Bohl, Inc., dba The Counseling Team International, of San Bernardino, CA, and Contract No. 35516 Psychological Consulting Associates, Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA, for providing pre-employment psychological evaluation services, to expand the scope of work to provide Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license psychological evaluation services. (Citywide)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
24. 23-0662 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final tract map to construct a 10,000 square foot mixed-use building containing 5 airspace lots, 189 residential units, with 257 parking stalls, at 127-135 East Broadway have been met; approve the final tract map for Tract Map No. 82115; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Determine that the project is within the scope of the previously certified Downtown Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2009071006) and no further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 is required. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
25. 23-0663 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, and any subsequent amendments with the Union Pacific Railroad Company, of Omaha, NE, for the purpose of permitting multiple utility crossing construction in railroad Right-of-Way for delivery of Plans and Specifications No. R-7191 Artesia Great Boulevard Project. (Districts 8,9)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:15 PM)
MOVIES IN THE PARK/PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
23-0691 Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
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Alex Carnino, Community Relations Manager, Signal Hill Petroleum, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:29 PM)
There was no public comment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (5:58 PM)
33. 23-0640 Recommendation to request City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, return to the City Council through a receive and file presentation discussing policy options related to unlawful uses of public spaces, including camping, that contribute to public health issues, nuisance, and public safety concerns. This includes evaluating the following:
• Size, structure, and cleanliness of encampments
• Prohibitions on obstructions, including encampments,
that limit or discourage public access or right of way
• Prohibited locations or areas in relation to sensitive uses and areas with environmental concerns such as schools,
major economic drivers, and waterways
• Prohibitions on time of day or when beds are available • Sanctioned camp sites
The City Manager, in coordination with the City Prosecutor and City Attorney, should also present enforcement mechanisms that have been used by other cities for violations. As we are in an emergency, this recommendation should return to City Council in 30 days.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Lee Charley spoke.
Theo Henderson spoke.
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Karen Reside spoke.
Captain Ted Zellmer Jr. spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Kailee Caruso spoke.
Nat spoke.
Scott spoke.
Darrell Gurney spoke.
Keith Mason spoke.
Inga Wecker spoke.
Francesca spoke.
Terry Ulaszewski spoke.
Bob Kurkjian spoke.
Tessa Kohl spoke.
Austin Metoyer spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Motion: Approve recommendation.
Moved by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Motion: Substitute motion to receive and file.
Moved by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
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A second substitute motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve
recommendation, as amended, to include in the City
Manager’s planned 6 month update on the City’s response to the homeless emergency the following information: [1] any additional tools City staff needs to be more effective in their current efforts to address the homeless emergency; [2] a deep dive (comprehensive evaluation) of Martin v. Boise (City Attorney’s office will work with City Manager's staff); [3] the City Manager and City Attorney present a discussion of policy options in addition to those currently being implemented by the City related to unsafe uses of public spaces, including camping, that contribute to public health issues, nuisance and public safety concerns, such policy options should not focus on criminalization of homelessness; consider options in areas with sensitive uses and areas with environmental concerns such as schools, major economic drivers and waterways;
consider safety issues associated with obstructions, including encampments, that limit or discourage public access or right of way; consider sanctioned camp sites; and include options being employed by other jurisdictions; and [4] addressing safe passage options for children and other residents. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
No: 2 - Allen and Uranga
REGULAR AGENDA (7:14 PM)
26. 23-0670 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Health and Human Services Department to develop guidelines for the collection and reporting of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data by city departments that provide health care and other social services to better understand and improve the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ Long Beach residents.
Mayor Rex Richardson spoke.
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Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Carlos Torres spoke.
Randy Hope spoke.
John Newell spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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
27. 23-0669 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the City of Pico Rivera on the Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Project (the “Project”) and direct City Manager to (1) explore a formal partnership dedicated to advancing the Project with relevant agencies and (2) execute non-binding memorandums of understanding and statements of intent in connection with that exploration.
Steve Carmona, City Manager, City of Pico Rivera, spoke.
Javier Hernandez, Director of Innovation and Communication, City of Pico Rivera, spoke.
Matthew Wehner spoke.
Erlin Martinez spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
No: 1 - Supernaw
28. 23-0666 Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing the 22nd of May as “Harvey Milk Day”; recognizing the month of June as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month”; recognizing the week of the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Event as “Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride Week”; directing the City Manager to annually raise the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag at Long Beach Civic Center Plaza, and light City assets for certain occurrences, as specified; and repealing Resolution No. RES-17-0055, which previously declared the third week in May in the City of Long Beach as Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride Week. (Citywide)
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0093. 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: RES-23-0093
29. 23-0665 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with 72 Hour, LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group, of Watsonville, CA, for the purchase of four Ford E-450 Ambulances, with related equipment and accessories, 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)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Dan Berlenbach, Fleet Services Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, as amended, to make a correction to the dollar amount needed to replace four rescue ambulances used by the Fire Department from $1,321,756 to the corrected amount of $1,898,576 and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0094.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0094
30. 23-0652 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: (1) excess municipal liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $7,390,387, with multiple carriers for a 12-month period, from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024; (2) a buy-down deductible of the self-insured retention down to $7.5 million from Safety National, at a premium not to exceed $1,545,299; (3) a buy-down deductible of the self-insured retention down to $5 million for the first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting, with Lloyd’s of London, at a premium not to exceed $928,011; (4) airport liability insurance, at a premium not to exceed $150,085, from National Union Insurance Company; (5) aircraft liability and hull insurance for police helicopters, at a premium not to exceed $74,813, from National Union Insurance Company; (6) storage tank insurance, at a premium not to exceed $33,946, from Liberty Surplus Lines; (7) SPILLS pollution coverage, at a premium not to
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exceed $14,229; (8) drone coverage, at a premium not to exceed $10,933, from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; (9) crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA and Berkley Insurance Company, at a premium not to exceed $44,111; (10) volunteer medical coverage, at a premium not to exceed $16,680; (11) marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU), at a premium not to exceed $433,368; (12) cyber excess coverage, at a premium not to exceed $264,165, from Beazley; and, (13) cyber breach response buy-up, for a premium not to exceed $9,940. All liability policies will be effective for a 12-month period from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, 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
31. 23-0653 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $8,516,406, and purchase of earthquake (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $198,300 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
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
ORDINANCE (8:01 PM)
32. 23-0620 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.57 relating to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Name Change to Advisory Commission
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on Aging, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0028. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0028
NEW BUSINESS (5:31 PM)
Agenda Item No. 33 is listed under Unfinished Business.33.
34. 23-0684 Recommendation to extend City Council review period for continuing the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach from fourteen (14) days to thirty (30) days pursuant to Section 2.69.060 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
35. 23-0682 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to Partners of Parks to support the 2023 Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, 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
36. 23-0685 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $500 to Conservation Corps of Long Beach to support Dine on Pine event on Monday, June 26, 2023;
· $500 to the Long Beach Century Club in support of the Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 14, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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
37. 23-0686 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,380, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $1,000 to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2023;
· $250 to Love Beyond Limits to support their Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2023;
· $130 to Tranquility Counseling Services to support their Daddy
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Daughter Dance on June 13, 2023;
· $500 to the Little Lion Foundation to support the Long Beach Animal Care Services Pet Fair on July 8 and 9, 2023;
· $500 to the Long Beach Century Club to support the Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament on September 14, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,380, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, 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
38. 23-0683 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)
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Captain Ted Zellmer Jr. spoke; and submitted a handout.
Henry L. Thatcher 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
Affidavit of Service for special meetings held Tuesday, June 20, 2023.39.
40. 23-0692 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
41. 23-0689 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 16, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (8:03 PM)
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Lyle Peterson spoke regarding rent control.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:07 PM)
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Duggan made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (8:10 PM)
At 8:10 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
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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.