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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 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 & 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 (5:16 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; Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilwoman Saro, Sixth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:29 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent
Calendar Items 2 - 11, except for Item 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
1. 23-0929 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation of:
1. $500 to Long Beach Gives to support upcoming fundraiser dedicated to empowering community non-profit
organizations; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
2. 23-0931 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation of:
1. $2,000 to Crossroads Church First Assembly for the 12th Annual Back to School event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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3. 23-0932 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation of:
1. $500 to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association to support culturally enriching programming at upcoming community events; 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.
4. 23-0933 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 23-0934 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 7, 2023 and August 14, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0935 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Office Lease No. 34494 between Tower 222 SP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Landlord), and the City of Long Beach (Tenant), and any and all documents necessary to extend Sublease No. 35014 between the City of Long Beach (Sublandlord) and the State of California Employment Development Department (Subtenant) for the continued use of office space at 222 West 6th Street, Suite 410, San Pedro, California, through June 30, 2024. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0936 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to amend agreements with Anderson Real Estate Group, of Long Beach, CA; Coldwell Banker Commercial Blair WestMac, of Long Beach, CA; Cushman and Wakefield of California, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Jones Lang LaSalle, of El Segundo, CA; and Lee & Associates, of Long Beach, CA, for as-needed real estate broker services, to extend the contract term by one year; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute listing agreements, and any other necessary documents, with Anderson Real Estate Group, Coldwell Banker Commercial Blair WestMac, Cushman and Wakefield of California, Inc., Jones Lang LaSalle, and Lee & Associates, for the listing of City-owned property, as needed, and for a commission amount not to exceed six percent of the gross sales price. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0937 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term, or increasing the amount of the award, with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc., to accept and expand grant funding in an amount not to exceed $294,227, to operate the Workforce Development Board of Los Angeles Basin Region Prison to Employment program, which serves formerly incarcerated and other justice involved individuals, for the period of April 4, 2023 to December 31, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in Community Development Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $294,227, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 23-0938 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or increasing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to accept and expend grant funding in an amount of $250,000, in 2023 High Road Training Partnerships (HRTP) grant funds, to provide services that lead to high-paying and sustainable employment, for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the Community Development Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $250,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-0939 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or increasing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to accept and expend up to $1,118,547 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds, to continue operations at the Harbor Gateway WorkSource Center, for the period of June 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and Increase appropriations in the Community Development Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $1,118,547, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0940 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Long Beach and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) to amend the 2019-2023 IAMAW Memorandum of Understanding -- Appendix C: Hourly Skill Pays
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(General). (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0120 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0120
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:18 PM)
REMEMBERING SCHOOL SAFETY GUARD CATHERINE TUCKER
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Melanie Tucker spoke.
Martin Martinez spoke.
Maricela de Rivera spoke.
Natalie Gonzalez spoke.
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING (5:35 PM)
12. 23-0941 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Library Services, Health and Human Services, and Development Services. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
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Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Susan Redfield spoke.
Tina Vu spoke.
Vivian Linderman spoke.
Michael Thomas spoke.
Khadaffy Ripors spoke.
Winston Delaurier spoke.
Maya Washington spoke.
Joel Barragan spoke.
Rodrigo Zamora spoke.
Anna Carella spoke.
Florence Rollinson spoke.
Gabriel Perez spoke.
Myron Wollins spoke.
Father William Connor spoke.
Reverend Mary Duong spoke.
Grecia Lopez-Reyes spoke.
Claudia Otis spoke.
Laura Sellmer spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Sharon Weissman spoke.
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Caitlin Yoshioka spoke.
Coleen Bentley spoke.
Ryan Ballard spoke.
Sean Charles spoke.
Lilian Roman spoke.
Sariel Mercado spoke.
Sharon Buckley spoke.
Victor Dominguez spoke.
Teresa Gonzalez spoke.
Mayra Fernanda spoke.
Antonio Hernandez spoke.
Jayson Mercado spoke.
Caitlin Bellis spoke.
Janet Gutierrez spoke.
Eduardo Valiente spoke.
Mayra Garcia spoke.
Gaby Hernandez spoke.
Araceli King spoke.
Erik Garcia spoke.
Kailee Caruso spoke.
Andre Donado spoke.
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Joanna spoke.
Bob Livingstone spoke.
Natalie Gonzalez spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Duggan
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:30 PM)
Leslie Martin spoke regarding pump 13 in District 9.
Martin Martinez spoke regarding honoring Catherine Tucker.
REGULAR AGENDA (9:03 PM)
13. 23-0946 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation providing an update on the status of the new legislative management system, OneMeeting, formerly known as PrimeGov.
Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Duggan
14. 23-0942 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD), to accept and expend Program Year 2023-24 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant funding in an amount up to $5,235,976, to implement workforce training programs and strategies for the period April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the Community Development Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $5,235,976, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
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, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Duggan
15. 23-0943 Recommendation to receive and file a report on City of Long Beach (City) financial policies used in the annual budget development process and other citywide financial analyses. (Citywide)
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilmember Uranga, that the item be
continued to the Tuesday, September 5, 2023 City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
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Absent: 2 - Duggan and Saro
16. 23-0944 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications R-7215 and award a contract to PCN3 Inc., of Los Alamitos, CA, for construction of the Fire Station 14 Workforce Privacy Project, in an amount of $3,694,856, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $554,228, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,249,084; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Duggan and Saro
NEW BUSINESS (9:14 PM)
17. 23-0960 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,425 offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $2,125 to the Zaferia Business Association to support the Happy Sundays Music Festival on August 27, 2023;
· $1,500 to Brian James Addison to support LB Food Scene Week from August 9, 2023 to August 18, 2023;
· $1,000 to the International Imperial Court of Long Beach, Inc. for their Back to School Drag Bingo event on August 27, 2023;
· $500 to California Families in Focus for the Trans Pride event on July 29, 2023;
· $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for the Librarian Appreciation event on August 18, 2023; and
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Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,425 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Duggan
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, August 22, 2023.18.
19. 23-0964 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
20. 23-0961 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 18, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (9:16 PM)
Yvonne Gomez spoke regarding animal welfare.
Dave Shukla spoke regarding storm preparation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:21 PM)
Councilmember Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Slobodan Dimitrov.
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Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (9:29 PM)
At 9:29 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Slobodan Dimitrov. ks
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