August 1, 2023
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, July 11 and July 18, 2023.
DISCUSSION
The Legistar minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, July 11 and July 18, 2023 are attached for review and approval.
Should any district offices have questions regarding the minutes we submit each week, we respectfully request that you contact the Office of the City Clerk prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. With notice prior to the meeting, City Clerk staff can attempt to resolve any questions that you may have before the start of the regular meeting.
In cases where questions cannot be resolved before the 5:00 p.m. meeting start time, we will request a motion and a second that the minutes be held over for approval to the following week.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
None.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIQUE DE LA GARZA
CITY CLERK
MD:ks
Attachment
Office of the City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH
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 & DRAFT 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 (5:08 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; Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Second District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:29 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 32, except for Items 23 and 29. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $750, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Success In Challenges; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $750 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
1. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to Fiestatelegre Promotions to support Dia de San Juan Puerto Rican Festival; 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.
2. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0698 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to African American Cultural Center of Long Beach in support of their “Evening of Jazz”; and
3.
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Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0699 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
1. $500 to DemoChicks to support the 4-Year Anniversary Breaking Barriers Award Ceremony;
2. $500 to the Long Beach Century Club to support the Long Beach Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament; 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.
4. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0700 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to College Square Neighborhood Association in support of the 2023 Annual Back To School Event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
5. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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23-0701 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,250, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
· $5,000 to Beach Ventures Enterprises to support the
Moonlight Movies on the Beach 2023;
· $1,750 to the Friends of Rec Park Bandshell to support the Bandshell Renovation Free Concert in the Park;
· $1,000 to Special Events and Filming to support the
12th Annual Uptown Long Beach JazzFest on August 19, 2023; · $250 to the Bridge the Gap Tennis to support the Free Tennis Play Day Community Event;
· $250 to the Literary Women Long Beach Festival for the Long Beach Festival of Authors; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
6. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0702 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Bridge the Gap Tennis Management in support of the Free Youth Tennis Play Day; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
7. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0703 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $850 offset by the Sixth
8.
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Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to Cambodia Town Inc. to support the 16th Anniversary Dinner of Cambodia Town Designation; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $850 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0735 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Goals for Life Foundation to support the 2023 Waterfront Celebration on September 10, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
9. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0736 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,795, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) to support the 2023 Annual Gala on September 23, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,795 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
10. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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23-0704 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an Agreement with the firm Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, for legal services in the matter entitled Michael Colbert vs City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21LBCV00555.
11. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0705 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) $56,260 and also 2) separate authority to pay $5,596.25 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Theodore Covey.
12. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0708 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 $160,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for David Poss.
13. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0709 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 $64,380 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Ricardo Zatarain.
14. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0706 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $300,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Brooklyn Jones v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV31523.
15.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0707 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $75,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Gene Parsons v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10433.
16. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0710 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.
17. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0711 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 13 and June 20, 2023 and City Council Special Meeting of Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
18. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0712 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 12, 2023 and July 3, 2023.
19. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0713 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept Measure R funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in the amount of $301,611 to facilitate the distribution of air filtration systems and tree replacement near Metro’s proposed EB SR-91 Atlantic to Cherry Aux Lane Project;
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $198,141, offset by grant revenue;
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Increase appropriations in the Business Assistance Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $17,470, offset by grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $86,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0714 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB ED-23-204 and award a contract to Skyhigh Building Maintenance, of La Habra, CA, for the washing of the exterior of the Dome leased by Carnival Corporation, in a total annual amount not to exceed $109,820, 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. (District 1)
21. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0715 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement with Care Closet LBC, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the donation of a 2005 General Motors Company (GMC) Sierra half-ton pickup truck, formerly used by the Health and Human Services Department, with an estimated value of $2,750, to assist with cleanup and trash removal efforts at homeless encampment sites. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes
22. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0716 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Munis Contract No. 32300036 with
23.
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Smart & Final Stores, LLC, for the purchase of grocery items, by increasing the original contract amount of $100,000 by $250,000, and adding an additional 20 percent contingency in the amount of $70,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $420,000; and Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Smart & Final Stores, LLC, of Commerce, California, for the purchase of grocery items, in an annual amount of $350,000, with an additional 20 percent contingency in the amount of $70,000, not to exceed a total contract amount of $420,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes
This Resolution was withdrawn.
23-0717 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CT
Coachworks, LLC, of Riverside, CA, for the purchase of a mobile command unit, in a total amount not to exceed $377,124, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
24. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0095 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0095
23-0718 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary subsequent documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Children’s Institute Inc., to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $215,000 for the Safe Children and Strong Families Program, contingent upon the approval of the County of Los Angeles, Department of Children and Family Services, for the period of August 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for
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three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $215,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0719 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the terms, or changing the amount of the award, with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $179,426 to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in Long Beach for a 12-month period estimated to begin July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
26. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0720 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the State of California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding based on the number of client enrollments, for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) enrollment services, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
27. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0721 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Mantas, LLC, 28.
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dba Nick the Greek, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5000 East 2nd Street, 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 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0722 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Pequena Enterprises, LLC, dba Tacos La Pequena, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4915 Long Beach 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 8)
Levine Act: Yes
29. This ABC License was withdrawn.
23-0723 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Airway Office Park, a California Limited Liability Corporation, and the owner of the property at 3810 Stineman Court, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2001051048 for the development. (District 5)
30. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0724 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Selbert Perkins Design, Inc., of Playa Del Rey, CA, for wayfinding design services on an as-needed basis, in a total annual contract amount not to exceed
31.
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$1,000,000 for a period of three years, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0096 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0096
23-0725 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-23-182 and award a contract to Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for routine storm drain maintenance and related services, in an annual amount of $620,000, and authorize a 20 percent contingency of $124,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $744,000, 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)
32. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:10 PM)
23-0791 YOUTH POET LAUREATE
Kathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke.
Juliene Malecot, Youth Poet Laureate Coordinator, Library Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Claire Beeli spoke.
Helena Donato-Sapp spoke.
Matilda Iem spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:13 PM)
23-0788 Laila Asmi spoke regarding East meets West; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
23-0789 Dr. Maha Afra spoke regarding East meets West; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
Francesca Chaboya spoke regarding the police budget.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:55 PM)
23-0737 Recommendation to request City Manager and the Economic Development Department to conduct a labor market analysis on hospitality worker wage rates across the Southern California region and trends in where these salary rates are headed between now and 2028, refer to the Economic Development and Opportunity Committee for public input and discussion, and request the City Attorney to prepare a ballot measure for consideration during the March 2024 municipal election amending the Long Beach Hotel Worker Wage Ordinance (LBMC Chapter 5.48) to authorize a market pay adjustment that ensures fair and competitive wages for hospitality industry employees.
33. Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Yvonne Wheeler spoke.
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Grecia Reyes-Lopez spoke.
Naida Tushnet spoke.
Romero Hebron spoke.
Lorena Lopez spoke.
Andre Donado spoke.
Lupita Corral spoke.
Gary Hytrek spoke.
Aquillina Castellanos spoke.
Reverend Ann Hoffman spoke.
Santiago Sanchez spoke.
Gloria Hernandez spoke.
Isabel Breiner spoke.
Sergio Agama spoke.
Juan Cruz spoke.
Antonio Trujillo spoke.
David Ventura spoke.
Elida spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Clayton Heard spoke.
Maria Mora spoke.
Juana Melara spoke.
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Wayne Marchyshyn spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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
23-0738 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft resolution officially recognizing every July as Disability Pride & Empowerment Month in the City of Long Beach.
34. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Carlos Benavidez spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation as
amended, to request the City Attorney to draft a resolution officially recognizing every July as Disability Pride & Empowerment month in the City of Long Beach and
recognizing every 26th of July as "ADA Day". The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0688 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.
35. Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0726 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) Action Plan for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME), and
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other entities, to receive these funds and execute agreements necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
36. A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0727 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with LDV, Inc., of Burlington, WI, dba Wisconsin LDV, Inc., for the purchase of a mobile command center, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC), in a total amount not to exceed $876,703, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0097. 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-23-0097
23-0728 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36515 with Community Partners, as the fiscal agent for the Mayor’s Fund for Education of Long Beach, CA, for the Early Childhood Education Enrollment Hub program, to increase the contract amount by $300,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
38. Dr. Alejandra Albarran Moses, Early Childhood Coordinator, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Karissa Selvester, Executive Director, Mayor's Fund for Education, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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John Edmond spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0729 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary subsequent documents or subsequent amendments, including extending the term of the agreement or amending the grant award, with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding in a total amount not to exceed $2,005,388, for the provision of HIV and STD prevention services, for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for five additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
39. Dr. Evelyn Gonzalez, Community Health Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilman Austin, 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
23-0730 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7211 and R-7212 and award a contract to Griffith Company, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, for the Taxilane K Reconstruction and Construct Taxilane U Projects at the Long Beach Airport, in the amount of $7,272,317 with a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $1,090,848, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,363,165; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments;
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Adopt Categorical Exemption CE-23-055; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $9,574,430 offset by grant revenue and Airport funds available. (Districts 4,5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, 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
23-0731 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendments to the Leases for Parcels 4, 5, and 6 of Map No. 17454 with 4900 Long Beach Office, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, a single purpose entity wholly owned by Starwood Property Trust, Incorporated, for City-owned property at the Long Beach Airport Business Park at 4900 and 4910 Airport Plaza Drive. (Districts 4,5)
Levine Act: Yes
41. This Contract was withdrawn.
23-0732 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Landscape Structures, Inc., of Delano, MN, for outdoor fitness equipment, installation, surfacing, site furnishing, and related products and services on an as-needed basis, and on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, until Sourcewell Contract No. 010721-LSI expires on February 5, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
42. Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0098. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-23-0098
23-0733 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Landscape Structures, Inc., of Delano, MN, for playground and water play equipment, installation, surfacing, site furnishing, and related products and services on an as-needed basis, and on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, until the Sourcewell Contract No. 010521-LSI expires on February 17, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
The total annual aggregate amount for both contracts not to exceed $5,000,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0099. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-23-0099
ORDINANCE (8:11 PM)
23-0734 Recommendation to approve the first reading of the ordinance and 43.
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authorize the Board of Harbor Commissioners to consolidate existing ordinances and authorize enforcement of additional statutes and municipal codes on the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Drew Schneider, Assistant Director of Security, Harbor Department, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Drew Schneider, Assistant Director of Security, Harbor Department, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, that the item be laid over to the July 18, 2023 City Council meeting. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Uranga
NEW BUSINESS (5:30 PM)
23-0759 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $650, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions:
● $150 to Partners of Parks to support the Friends of
Miracle on 4th Street’s Butterfly Way-Station Unveiling event on August 5th, 2023;
● $250 to the Rose Park Neighborhood Association for
their annual Rose Park Picnic on July 16, 2023; and
● $250 to Queer Scouts for Plantiita’s Pride Night on
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June 29th, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $650, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, 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
23-0760 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $87, offset by the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to transfer funds to Parks, Recreation, and Marine to provide a reimbursement to Michelle Arend-Ekhoff for the Craftsman Village Historic District National Night Out 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $87, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 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
23-0761 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 proclamation and
46.
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associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Francesca spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0787 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
47. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
23-0765 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City 48.
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Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, July 7, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (8:19 PM)
There was no public comment.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:19 PM)
Councilwoman Saro requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Joe Pearson.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (8:23 PM)
At 8:23 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Joe Pearson. ks
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NOTE:
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TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH
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 & DRAFT 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 (5:01 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.
Vice Mayor Allen presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Supernaw, Fourth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:26 PM)
Anna Christensen spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 12.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 16. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0763 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for their Celebrate Our Librarians event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
1. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0767 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $600, offset by $300 from the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $300 from the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to California Families in Focus for Trans Pride Long Beach Festival 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
2. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0768 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:
3.
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● $500 to California Families in Focus to support the 3rd Annual Trans Pride Parade Long Beach Festival 2023 on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Long Beach Recreation Park;
● $2,500 to the Long Beach Pride Inc. to support the 40th Annual Long Beach Pride Festival & Parade celebration from Friday, August 4, 2023 to Sunday, August 6, 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 to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0770 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Historical Society of Long Beach to support The Crest Circle; 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.
4. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0764 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 3, 2023 and July 10, 2023.
5. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0766 Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
6.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0745 Recommendation to approve the defederalization of Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) from Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant award number 07-49-05046; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with EDA to affect such defederalization and restrict future use of existing RLF funds. (Citywide)
7. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0746 Recommendation to receive and file the Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022. (Citywide)
8. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0747 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments with East Los Angeles College to provide instructional services at the Captain David Rosa Regional Fire Training Center, for a period of two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
9. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0748 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2033, for resident training in Family Medicine with the Health and Human Services Department. (Citywide)
10. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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23-0749 Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Audit Report for the Long Beach Airport Passenger Facility Charges program for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022. (Districts 4,5)
11. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0750 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36371 with J.L.M.
Installation, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for the replacement and installation of beach restroom doors, to increase the contract amount by $400,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $550,000. (Districts 2,3)
12. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0751 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from SA Properties Company, L.P., a California Limited Partnership, and the owner of the property at 530 East 33rd Street, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Categorical Exemption Number 20-127. (District 5)
13. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0752 Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing an annual special tax of $0.14 per square foot for Community Facilities District No. 2007-2 for commercial properties in Belmont Shore for Fiscal Year 2024 and authorize the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to be included on the 2023-2024 Secured Tax Roll. (District 3)
14. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0100 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0100
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23-0753 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34848 with Arcadis U.S., Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for software subscription, and to provide software maintenance and user support services, for the Portfolio Insights (Orion) Project Portfolio Management system, to increase the annual contract amount to $100,000 and extend the contract for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
15. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0754 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-200 and award a contract to Homeboy Recycling, a California social purpose corporation, dba Homeboy Electronics Recycling, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing technology waste services at no cost and disposal services of Electronic Waste to the City of Long Beach except for loose alkaline batteries, loose rechargeable batteries, and certified hard drive destruction, in a total amount not to exceed $30,000, 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)
16. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ADA ANNIVERSARY
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Gretchen Swanson, Commissioner, Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities, spoke.
Kim Vuong, Chair, Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities, spoke.
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WOMEN'S COMMISSION APPROVAL DAY
23-0800 Zoe Nicholson, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
ACS PET ADOPTION
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Melanie Wagner, Acting Bureau Manager, Long Beach Animal Care Services, spoke. 23-0799 Megan Ignacio, Community Outreach Coordinator, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
HEARING (7:12 PM)
23-0762 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and consider third-party appeals from Lozeau Drury, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (APL23-006); Joan Palango, on behalf of the Long Beach Marina Boat Owners Association (APL23-008); and Elizabeth Lambe, on behalf of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust (APL23-007);
Adopt resolution determining that the project is consistent with and within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the Southeast Area Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact report (State Clearinghouse No. 2015101075) and subject to the Southeast Area Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and making certain findings and determinations related thereto and
17.
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warrants no further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162; and Deny the appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Site Plan Review (SPR 22-093) and a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP 2208-36) and adopt certain findings and determinations related thereto for a project within the appealable area of the Coastal Zone consisting of the demolition of all existing structures on the site, and construction of a new mixed-use project consisting of 281 residential dwelling units (thirteen of which are affordable (very low income)), 3,100 square feet of commercial/retail space in a building with 592,100 square feet of area including a minimum of 507 vehicular parking spaces, 142 bicycle parking spaces and 27,534 square feet of common and private open space area within the Southeast Area Specific Plan (SEASP) Mixed Use Community Core (SP-2 MUCC) Zoning District located at 6700 East Pacific Coast Highway. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Amy Harbin, Planner V, Development Services, spoke; and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Clement Tsay, Development Director, Holland Partner Group, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Noah Garrison, Lozeau Drury, LLP, spoke.
Joan Palango, Executive Vice President, Long Beach Marina Boat Owners Association, spoke.
Elizabeth Lambe, Executive Director, Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Amy Harbin, Planner V, Development Services, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
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Ann Cantrell spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Ruben Minjarez spoke.
Steven Donahue spoke.
Aaron Pierre spoke.
Tom Mayes spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation, as
amended, as a part of the conditions of approval: [1] to clarify that vehicles used for the project construction workers will not be parked in the Alamitos Bay Marina parking lots and workers will be informed that no parking will occur in the ABM parking lot; [2] dedicated loading zones will be provided subject to approval by Public Works; [3] as part of the residential lease agreement, residents will be provided a decal identifying their vehicle and shall be notified that parking is restricted in the Alamitos Bay Marina parking lots and that residents shall not park in the marina parking lot; [4] employees of the residential and commercial component of the development shall park within the on-site parking area without cost; [5] onsite directional signage to resident parking and loading areas must be provided to all incoming residents; and [6] tenants shall sign documentation acknowledging their understanding of the rules and regulations for the Alamitos Bay Marina, including for example, restrictions on swimming and that no trespassing is allowed onto private boats and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0102. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0102
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PUBLIC COMMENT (8:33 PM)
Sean Charles spoke regarding noise from pickleball courts.
Michael Thomas spoke regarding noise from pickleball courts.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (8:41 PM)
23-0734 Recommendation to approve the first reading of the ordinance and authorize the Board of Harbor Commissioners to consolidate existing ordinances and authorize enforcement of additional statutes and municipal codes on the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
27. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Drew Schneider, Assistant Director of Security, Harbor Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation, as
amended, to review the possibility of appropriate scooters that could safely utilize the bike path and return to City Council on a future ordinance change. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Duggan
REGULAR AGENDA (5:42 PM)
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23-0769 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department and the Public Works Tidelands Development Team and report back in 60 days potential sites located in Council District 2 for a second dog beach in Long Beach. The report back should include the location, size, and approximate boundaries of each potential site, identify a preferred location, and provide a general overview of the rules and guidelines users are expected to follow.
18. Burju Kayiran spoke.
Donna Steinberg spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
23-0771 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Long Beach City Charter.
19. Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation that the item be laid over to the month of September. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
No: 1 - Zendejas
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23-0755 Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Long Beach Women and Girls’ Community Survey Findings. (Citywide)
20. Alahna Grant, Special Projects Officer, Office of the City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Tony Viramontes, Program Specialist, Office of the City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Maricela de Rivera spoke.
Carolina Quezada spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
23-0756 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary subsequent amendments including term extensions, with the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant funding for the hiring activity of seven (7) Firefighters in the amount of $3,049,915, for the performance period of October 23, 2023, to October 22, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $3,049,915, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
21. Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
23-0731 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendments to the Leases for Parcels 4, 5, and 6 of Map No. 17454 with 4900 Long Beach Office, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, a single purpose entity wholly owned by Starwood Property Trust, Incorporated, for City-owned property at the Long Beach Airport Business Park at 4900 and 4910 Airport Plaza Drive. (Districts 4,5)
Levine Act: Yes
22. A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0757 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7208 and award a contract to Griffith Company, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, for construction of the Terminal Roadway Improvements Project at the Long Beach Airport, in an amount of $10,911,912, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $1,636,787, for a total contract amount of $12,548,699; and, authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $13,715,113 offset by grant revenue and Airport funds available. (Districts 4,5)
23. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Juan Lopez-Rios, Deputy Director, Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Stephan Lum, Engineering Officer, Long Beach Airport, spoke; and
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provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Stephan Lum, Engineering Officer, Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Juan Lopez-Rios, Deputy Director, Long Beach Airport, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0758 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ AP-22-160 and award a contract to Jacobs Project Management Co., of Irvine, CA, for Engineering Construction Management Services for the Terminal Roadway Improvements Project at the Long Beach Airport, in the amount of $1,579,880, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $236,982, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,816,862, 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; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $1,816,862, offset by grant revenues and Airport funds available. (Districts 4,5)
24. A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
ORDINANCES (6:10 PM)
23-0772 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 2.45 relating to the Commission for Women and Girls; read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
25. Elizabeth Warren spoke.
Jennifer Baurd-Anderson spoke.
Lizbeth Chimal spoke.
Mia Hernandez spoke.
Amy Ericksen spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Laura Doud, City Auditor, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, 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
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23-0734 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to declare ordinance conferring upon and delegating to the Board of Harbor Commissioners the authority to enforce statutes and ordinances, to arrest and to prepare, issue, and deliver written notices to appear inside the City of Long Beach Harbor District, including at the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path, at the Port Administration Building and the associated underground parking structure, and at other specific premises outside the Harbor District, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
26. This Ordinance was withdrawn.
NEW BUSINESS (5:04 PM)
27. Agenda Item No. 27 is listed under Unfinished Business. 23-0784 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to African American Cultural Center of Long Beach in support of their An Evening of Jazz event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0785 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the
29.
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Citywide Activities Department to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to support the annual Librarian Appreciation Event on August 18, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group by $300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0790 Recommendation to increase appropriations in General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $35,000, offset by Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc. to support the 2023 Pride Parade and Festival on August 4 - 6, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $35,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
30. 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
23-0793 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the following:
1. Willmore City Heritage Association, in support of the 2023 SLAM event, in the amount of $1000;
2. Uptown Jazz Festival, in the amount of $2,000; and
31.
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Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0792 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft proclamation officially recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Long Beach Pride.
32. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Jewels Long Beach spoke.
Tonya Martin spoke.
Rick Dockery spoke.
Cory Allen spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Maricela de Rivera spoke.
Vice Mayor spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
23-0794 Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing the 26th day of July as "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day"; and recognizing the month of July of every year as "Disability Pride and Empowerment Month", a time of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
33. Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Maricela de Rivera spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0101. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0101
23-0801 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
34. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
23-0795 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, July 14, 2023.
35.
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This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (9:08 PM)
Kathryn Renesto spoke regarding missing daughter.
Yvonne Gomez spoke regarding animal reform.
Denise spoke regarding kitten crisis.
Terri Anna Lemmons spoke regarding people who have been lost.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:19 PM)
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (9:22 PM)
At 9:22 PM, Vice Mayor Allen adjourned the meeting.
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NOTE:
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