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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 (5:13 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; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Uranga, Seventh District.
NOTE: Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Sharon Schreiber-Fisher v. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorized a settlement in the amount of $275,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:15 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar
Items 1 - 30, except for items 9 and 16. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
1. 23-0870 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $10,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation for the Ranchos Walk 2023 event; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0869 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Special Olympics Southern California to support the 2023 Plane Pull; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 23-0873 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $600, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the
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Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation of $600 to Long Beach Community Compost for the Community Compost Workshop; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0876 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation of:
1. $5,000 to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association to support safety, cleanliness, and programming at community events; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 23-0877 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
1. $5,000 to the Uptown Business Improvement District to support safety, cleanliness, and programming at community events; and Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0878 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $33,000, offset by Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the 2023 Uptown Jazz Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $33,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0875 Recommendation to adopt resolution of the City Council of the City of Long Beach proclaiming the 40th Anniversary of Long Beach Pride. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0111 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0111
8. 23-0872 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 24, 2023 and July 31, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 23-0874 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation that City Council receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
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10. 23-0842 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Community Foundation to allow for administrative fees ranging between 1.25 percent and 5 percent for the distribution of Long Beach Disaster Relief Funds. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0843 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary for the First Amendment to Right-of-Entry Permit No. P-00318 between City of Long Beach and City of Signal Hill, for the continued use of City-owned property located at the southwest corner of Cherry Avenue and Burnett Street, Assessor Parcel Number 7215-002-271, within the City of Signal Hill, to extend the term for an additional one year, with two (2) one-year extensions, upon mutual agreement. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
12. 23-0844 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to amend agreements with Cardinal Escrow, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Chicago Title Company, of Los Angeles, CA; International City Escrow, of Long Beach, CA; Stewart Title of California, of Newport Beach, CA; and Ticor Title Company of California, of Glendale, CA, for as-needed escrow and title services, to extend the contract term by one year. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
13. 23-0845 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM-23-233 and award a contract to Tait Environmental Services Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, to provide Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Above-ground Storage Tank (AST) consulting and construction and project management services for the City of Long Beach’s (City) Fuel Operations program, in an annual amount not to exceed $240,000, and authorize a 15 percent contingency of $36,000, for a total annual
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amount not to exceed $276,000, for a period of five years; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $110,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
14. 23-0846 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36306 with Vasquez and Company, LLP, of Los Angeles, CA, for as-needed accounting services, to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
15. 23-0847 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-23-241 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 114SD crane truck, in a total amount not to exceed $534,567, 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.
16. 23-0848 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Community Partners to
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accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $300,000 for the California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative Program, for the period of April 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, with the option to extend the agreement for 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 $300,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
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
17. 23-0849 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including extending the term of the agreement, or changing the amount of the award, with the Nurse-Family Partnership, a Colorado Corporation, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $135,100 for administration and implementation of the Nurse-Family Partnership Program, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional three year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
18. 23-0850 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including extending the term of the agreement, or changing the amount of the award, with the California Department of Public Health to accept and expend State Funds in the amount of $749,658 for administration and expansion of the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP), and pay an annual license fee for the State approved home visitation model to Nurse-Family Partnership, a Colorado Corporation, for the period of
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July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for 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 $561,057, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
19. 23-0851 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with AVI Systems Inc., of San Diego, CA, a North Dakota Corporation, for video system and engineering services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of San Diego, in an amount of $300,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $45,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $345,000, until the City of San Diego contract expires on June 28, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the contract with the City of San Diego is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0112 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0112
20. 23-0854 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP LS-22-109 and award contract to Innovative Interfaces Inc., of Emeryville, CA, for Integrated Library System (ILS) in a total annual amount not to exceed $143,012, for a period of 5 years, with the option to renew for two additional five-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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21. 23-0855 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. RFP LS-22-111 and award a contract to Innovative Interfaces Inc., of Emeryville, CA, for Discovery Layer services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $63,129, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two additional five-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
22. 23-0852 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP-22-122 and award a contract to Elite Line Services, of Carrollton, TX, to perform maintenance, repair and support of the baggage handling system at the Long Beach Airport, in an annual amount of $1,290,459, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $193,569, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,484,028, 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. (Districts 4,5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23. 23-0853 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a new sublease to Lease No. 35335 between LGB CA Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dba Atlantic Aviation, and the City of Long Beach, for leased office space at 3250 Airflite Way for continued occupancy by the Airside Operations and Noise Compliance Divisions of the Airport Department. (Districts 4,5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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24. 23-0856 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35550 with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc., of Van Nuys, CA, for providing landscaping services for Queensway Bay, to increase the annual contract amount by $37,959, inclusive of a 15 percent contingency, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,224,185. (Districts 1,2,3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
25. 23-0857 Recommendation to receive and file the application of For the Culture Brands, LLC, dba For the Culture Brands, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1741 E. Marshall Place; determine that the application does not serve the public convenience and necessity; and, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC on the basis that the business is located in a residential zone within 100 feet of residences, within 600 feet of a community park and church, and in a high crime reporting district with an over concentration of off-sale liquor licenses. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
26. 23-0858 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, including any amendments, with the California Office of Emergency Services under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program, to accept and expend grant funding up to $56,361, for forensic science crime laboratory equipment and training, for the period of April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $56,361, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
27. 23-0859 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement, including subsequent amendments, with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, for the implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Dominguez Channel Watershed with other participating agencies under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit, for an annual amount not to exceed $25,000 for the initial year, and annually thereafter, escalated by 2 percent, for a three-year term. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
28. 23-0860 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with White Cap, LP, of Norcross, GA, for furnishing and delivering of as-needed construction equipment, materials, and supplies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total annual amount not to exceed $500,000, until the Sourcewell contract expires on November 8, 2026, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0113 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0113
29. 23-0861 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $538,961, offset by Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $538,961, offset by transfer of TDA Article 3 revenue, for a total of $1,077,922. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
30. 23-0862 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Go2Zero Strategies, LLC, of Irwindale, CA, for professional solid waste consulting services on an as-needed basis, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Ontario, CA, in a total amount not to exceed $200,000, until the City of Ontario, CA, contract expires on November 15, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Ontario, CA, contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0114 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0114
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING (5:22 PM)
31. 23-0879 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the departments of Police, Fire and Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications. (Citywide)
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Reggie Harrison, Director, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
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Reggie Harrison, Director, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications, spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications, spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
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Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Dennis Buchanan, Fire Chief, spoke.
Reggie Harrison, Director, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Linda Thomas spoke.
Leslie Sanders spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
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
HEARING (8:56 PM)
32. 23-0863 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit, with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing, to Fortune Hunter Enterprises, LLC, dba Long Beach Unified Bar and Lounge, at 2222
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Anaheim Street. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Chuckie Miller spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 3 - Allen, Supernaw and Uranga
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:43 PM)
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke regarding City Prosecutor’s Internship.
Layla Jefferson spoke regarding City Prosecutor’s Internship. 23-0919 James Marks spoke regarding public policy/racial equity; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
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Evelyn Knight spoke regarding violence prevention.
Rev. Dr. O. Leon Wood Jr spoke regarding dismissal of Cathy Snuggs.
Keith Jerome Lilly spoke regarding Cathy Snuggs.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Karen Reside spoke regarding housing.
23-0924 Rev. Cynthia “Wally” Hoeger spoke regarding living wage policy for hospitality workers; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
Rodolfo spoke regarding various topics.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:17 PM)
33. 23-0864 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with the Long Beach Community College District, familiarly known as Long Beach City College (LBCC), to commence negotiations in connection with the disposition and development of City of Long Beach-owned Exempt Surplus properties at 5870 Atlantic Avenue (a portion of APN 7124-032-900), 5895 Lime Avenue (APN
7124-032-912), and 5885 Lime Avenue (APN 7124-032-914). (District 9)
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Mary Torres, Property Services Manager, Economic Development, spoke; and provided the PowerPoint presentation.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
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
Absent: 1 - Supernaw
34. 23-0865 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Community College District, for the property located at 635 East South Street for the operation of a North Long Beach Higher Education Center, on the stated terms and conditions. (District 9) A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
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
Absent: 1 - Supernaw
35. 23-0866 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34467 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for groundwater monitoring and reporting at former City of Long Beach (City) fuel sites 7 and 17, and to monitor and maintain the landfill gas control system at Davenport Park, to increase the contract amount by $1,333,715, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,844,253, and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $334,572, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Zendejas, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 4 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw and Uranga
36. 23-0867 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents or subsequent
amendments, including amending the terms, or changing the amount of the award, with the State of California, Department of Health Services to receive and expend funding in an amount not to exceed $2,255,249, for the provision of immunization services for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 3 - Allen, Supernaw and Uranga
37. 23-0868 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work and increase the contract amount by $10,157,293, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $54,238,916, for the term of March 23, 2017 to June 30, 2024. (Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 3 - Allen, Supernaw and Uranga
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38. 23-0871 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending the title of Chapter 2.38 and Section
2.38.010, all relating to the Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Dave Shukla spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 3 - Allen, Supernaw and Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-23-0031
39. 23-0881 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending section 3.80.261 to reduce the adult-use and medical cannabis cultivation and retail taxes for equity businesses, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 3 - Allen, Supernaw and Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-23-0032
NEW BUSINESS (9:07 PM)
40. 23-0889 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
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Group in the City Manager Department by $650, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers to support 2023 Long Beach Camerata Singers’ Gala on September 21, 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 Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Uranga
41. 23-0890 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $600, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to support the 20th Annual Grape Expectations on October 1, 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.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Uranga
42. 23-0895 Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of
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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 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.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Stefan Borst-Censullo spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Scott spoke.
Rodolfo spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Uranga
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, August 8, 2023.43.
44. 23-0917 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
45. 23-0902 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 4, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (9:08 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding climate change.
Yvonne Gomez spoke regarding animal welfare.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:14 PM)
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (9:16 PM)
At 9:16 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.