October 3, 2023
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, September 12 and September 19, 2023.
DISCUSSION
The Legistar minutes for the City Council meetings held Tuesday, September 12 and September 19, 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:kb
Attachment
Office of the City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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 (5:07 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; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (9:02 PM)
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 - 21. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Duggan
23-1020 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to:
· $1,500 to Long Beach City College Foundation in
support of the Long Beach City College (LBCC)
Hall of Fame Celebration;
· $1,000 to Long Beach Camerata Singers in support
of the Opening Night Gala and the EnviroArts Fair;
· $2,500 to WomenShelter of Long Beach in support
of the 2023 Leading with Love Gala; 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.
1. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1045 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $400, 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 in support of their 27th annual Cemetery Tour; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $400 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
2.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1046 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $2,500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to provide supplemental funding for the Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the Health and Human Services Department.
3. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1042 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 28, 2023 and September 1, 2023.
4. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1027 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, and walkways, as needed in connection with the 2023 Coastal Country Jam event, between September 15, 2023 and September 18, 2023. (District 1)
5. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0135 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0135
23-1021 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36619 with Dialysis Education Services, LLC, of Bellflower, CA, Contract No. 36621 with Dolphin Trucking School, of Vernon, CA, and Contracts with Airstream, of Tehachapi, CA, Career Development Solutions - New Horizons, of Anaheim, CA, and Reich Industries, Inc., of Montebello, CA, for
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training and employment services to residents, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $300,000, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,050,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1022 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with The Workers Lab (TWL), of Oakland, CA, for the administration and oversight of WorkLB, an app-based platform focusing on workers unable to work full-time or regular schedules and have been excluded from traditional labor markets, in a total amount not to exceed $135,450, inclusive of taxes and fees, for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
7. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0136 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0136
23-1043 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a First Amendment to Lease No. 35645 with GCC Long Beach, LLC (Landlord), for the City of Long Beach’s continued use of 2019 East Wardlow Road as a temporary Fire Station 9 for an additional 18 months through March 31, 2025. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes
8. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1023 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
9.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1029 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding for the purchase of Fire Rescue Equipment for fire and rescue services in the amount of $447,367 for the performance period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $447,367 offset by grant revenue and by a transfer of funds from the General Fund Group in the Fire Department. (Citywide)
10. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1024 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $326,477 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiative (Walk and Roll Long Beach) to reduce preventable pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities in Long Beach for a 12-month period estimated to begin October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in Health and Human Services Department by $17,466, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
11. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1025 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the
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amount of $215,000 for Distracted Driving Education to reduce and mitigate the impacts of distracted driving in Long Beach for a 12-month period estimated to begin October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1026 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $285,000 to reduce and mitigate the impacts of drug-impaired driving in Long Beach for a 12-month period estimated to begin October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the amount of $33,582 in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
13. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1030 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Grant Number 22-11302, to increase the amount of the award and accept and expend funding in an amount not to exceed $60,000, to support worker upskilling to improve retention of the existing public health workforce and help incumbent workers develop their skills to meet future public health demands, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $60,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
14.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1031 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-23-237 and award a contract to the April Parker Foundation, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for certified life coaching services and individualized case management to participating opportunity youth, in a total annual amount not to exceed $271,488, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two 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)
15. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1032 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35925 with Performance Abatement Services, Inc., of Anaheim, CA; Contract No. 35928 with Vizion’s West, Inc., of Menifee, CA; and Contract No. 35941 with Watson Painting Corporation of Riverside, CA, for providing lead-based paint removal and mitigation services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $1,818,000 for a revised aggregate contract amount not to exceed $3,792,000, and extend the term of the contract to November 30, 2025. (Citywide)
16. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1033 Recommendation to receive and file the application of B&D Ohana Group LLC, dba Beach Hut Deli, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 180 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 170, 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 1)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1034 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Tacos La Revancha Kitchen and Beer LLC, dba Tacos La Revancha Kitchen & Beer, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2634 East Anaheim 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 2) Levine Act: Yes
18. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1035 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents including any amendments, with the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), to accept and expend grant funding for overtime, investigative services, and training used to identify and eliminate the crime and public nuisance incidents associated with ABC-licensed establishments, in the amount of $100,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
19. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0137 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0137
23-1036 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS-USA contract, in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 until the TIPS-USA contract expires on May 31, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPS-USA
20.
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contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0138 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0138
23-1037 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS-USA contract, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000 until the TIPS-USA contract expires on May 31, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPS-USA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager (Citywide); and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these two vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0139 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0139
23-1038 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35182 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC, of Loomis, CA, and Contract No. 34816 with Baker Crew Consulting, Inc., of Alpine, WY, for providing as-needed professional and technical services related to the ongoing support of the City’s current permitting and licensing system, Infor Public Sector, effective March 30, 2023 and extend the term of both contracts for one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
21. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
23-0996 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and take the actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 budget as listed in Attachment A. (Citywide)
22. This Public Hearing was withdrawn.
HEARING (9:58 PM)
23-1039 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment with dancing to Altar Brands LLC dba Altar, at 230 Pine Avenue. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
23. Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, 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
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:10 PM)
Anthony Holmes spoke regarding retaliation discrimination.
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Jim Coke spoke regarding landlord assistance.
Kyle Seals spoke regarding discrimination.
Leslie Sanders spoke regarding the claim process.
Unidentified person spoke regarding various topics.
Unidentified person spoke regarding various issues.
Angela R. spoke regarding vehicle speeding.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:41 PM)
23-1048 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Long Beach Airport and relevant City of Long Beach departments to report back to the City Council with a comprehensive report detailing the operations of general aviation at LGB, its ties with the City, the Federal Aviation Administration, and privately-owned flight schools, within the next 45 days.
24. Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Tina Galletta Rufo spoke.
John Mosquera spoke.
Lisa Dunn spoke.
Stuart Galloway spoke.
Paul Deyoung spoke.
Annie Cipollini spoke.
Colleen Triesol spoke.
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Foster Rash spoke.
Patrick Ross spoke.
Megan Marsh spoke.
Dolce spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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
23-1040 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 the six-month update on the emergency proclamation and associated activities as well as report out on City Council request regarding policy options related to unlawful uses of public spaces, including camping, that contribute to public health issues, nuisance, and public safety concerns, and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)
25. Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a video and
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PowerPoint presentation.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Hannah Stribling, Mental Health Coordinator, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alison King, Housing Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alanah Grant, Equity Officer, City Manager Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kevin Lee, Chief Public Affairs Officer, City Manager Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Teresa Stewart, Health Educator, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Joel Reynoza, Homeless Resource Coordinator, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Ty Burford, Deputy Chief, Police Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Gigi Zanganeh, Program Specialist, City Prosecutor Office, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Anita Lakhani, Deputy City Attorney, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Scott Amps spoke.
Chryselle Dombrowski spoke.
Julio Sandino spoke.
Pam Chotiswatdi spoke.
Sherman Stone spoke.
Gary Shelton spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation as amended, to direct City Manager to work with the relevant departments on a presentation of the feasibility of a safe camping site in Long Beach while working with our clergy and non-profit partners that service people experiencing
homelessness. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-1044 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP DV23-186 and award a contract to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), of Calabasas, CA, as a fiscal sponsor for Long Beach Residents Empowered (LiBRE), of Long Beach, CA, for grant funding to establish a Community Land Trust, in a total amount not to exceed $800,000, for a period of two years; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
26. Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayra Garcia spoke.
Gretchen Swanson spoke.
Antonia Zavala spoke.
Mayra Fernanda spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, 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
23-1028 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease No. 24800 with Gateway Enterprises, LLC, a California limited liability company, and ABA Shoreline Village, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as tenants-in-common for City of Long Beach-owned property located at 429 Shoreline Village Drive, commonly known as Shoreline Village. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
27. Mary Torres, Property Services Manager, Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Erica Haddock spoke.
Michael Takahashi spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
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Javier Gurdino spoke.
Michael Cole spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
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
23-1041 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent
amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC), to receive and expend $13,188,443.25 for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 4 Program, Continuum of Care allocation, for the estimated period of June 15, 2023 through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional five-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $13,188,443.25. (Citywide)
28. Gary Shelton spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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
ORDINANCES (10:01 PM)
23-1002 Recommendation to declare ordinance adopting an amendment to Ordinance No. C-6496, adopted July 5, 1988, and amended on January 24, 1989, July 11, 1989, December 5, 1989, March 20, 1990, July 3, 1990, September 18, 1990, July 2, 1991, July 7, 1992, January 26, 1993, August 24, 1993, June 28, 1994, July 18, 1995, November 28, 1995, October 1, 1996, March 25, 1997, October 7, 1997, October 27, 1998, April 20, 1999, October 19, 1999, October 17, 2000, October 30, 2001, March 19, 2002, November 26, 2002, January 6, 2004, February 8, 2005, November 1, 2005, December 5, 2006, March 20, 2007, May 22, 2007, December 18, 2007, July 15, 2008, September 21, 2010, September 13, 2011, September 11, 2012, October 3, 2013, September 9, 2014, September 22, 2015, September 20, 2016, September 12, 2017, September 11, 2018, September 3, 2019, and September 8, 2020, September 7, 2021, September 13, 2022, April 11, 2023, relating to the Departmental Organization of the City of Long Beach, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
29. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0035. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-23-0035
23-1006 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving Resolution No.
UT-1482, a resolution of the City of Long Beach Board of Public Utilities Commissioners amending Resolution No. WD-1441A, fixing rates and charges for water, sewer, and gas service to all customers, and declaring the urgency thereof, and providing that this ordinance
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shall take effect at 12:01 A.M. on October 1, 2023, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) (Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-23-0033) A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve
recommendation and adopt Emergency Ordinance No.
ORD-23-0033. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro and Ricks-Oddie No: 1 - Austin
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-23-0033
23-1012 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving and adopting the official budget of the City of Long Beach for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024, creating and establishing the funds of the municipal government of the City of Long Beach and appropriating money to and authorizing expenditures from said funds for said Fiscal Year; declaring the urgency thereof, and providing that this ordinance shall take effect at 12:01 A.M. on October 1, 2023, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) (Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-23-0034)
31. A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve
recommendation and adopt Emergency Ordinance No.
ORD-23-0034. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-23-0034
NEW BUSINESS (5:29 PM)
23-1064 Recommendation to adopt resolution appointing Francine Kerridge as Police Oversight Director and approving a salary for the Police
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Oversight Director.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation
and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0134. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0134
23-1071 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,250, offset by $1,625 of First Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $1,625 of Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
33. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Uranga
23-1074 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,650 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $450 to Long Beach Camerata Singers to support an
Opening Night Gala: Save the Magic on Thursday,
September 21, 2023;
· $400 to Food Chain Workers Alliance, Inc. to support their Black Job Fair on Saturday, September 16, 2023;
· $3,500 to Cambodia Town Inc. to support the
re-establishment of Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing;
· $300 to Long Beach Forward to support their Welcome Back to School Celebration on Wednesday, August 30, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,650 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
34. A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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, September 12, 2023.35. 23-1093 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
36. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
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23-1085 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, September 8, 2023.
37. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (10:04 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding tenant rights.
Tiffany Davy spoke regarding tenant rights.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (10:10 PM)
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (10:13 PM)
At 10:13 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.
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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 & 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 (5:05 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; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, Second District.
NOTE: Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Kelley Weigman v. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorized a settlement in the amount of $200,000 by a vote of 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:44 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, 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
23-1083 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
1. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1084 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 1, 2023 and September 11, 2023.
2. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1063 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36399 with John Gross, dba Financial Management and Systems Consulting, of Scottsdale, AZ, for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) embedded quality assurance and other sponsor support, to increase the contract amount by $172,224 for a revised total contract amount of $337,824 and to extend the term of the contract an additional six-month term to March 31, 2024. (Citywide)
3. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1086 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 36420 to Negotiate Exclusively with Century Affordable Development, Inc., for continued negotiations in connection with the disposition and development of City-owned Exempt Surplus property at 6845 Atlantic Avenue (Subject Property). (District 9)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1057 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, subcontracts, and subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or to the agreement term, with Pacific Gateway Workforce Partnership, Inc., to accept and expend grant funding in an amount up to $100,000 as part of the Prologis Community Workforce Initiative, to equip individuals with the skills necessary for jobs in transportation, distribution, and logistics, for the period of May 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (Citywide)
5. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1058 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 designation of one-time District Priority Funds for City Council District infrastructure projects and existing programs; and
Approve related budget appropriation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2023 in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
6. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1066 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35488 with Geotab USA, Inc., of Las Vegas, NV, for the purchase of vehicle telematics software, hardware, and installation services, to increase the annual contract amount by $500,000 to $670,620, and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $67,062, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $737,682; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $392,682, offset by funds
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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.
23-1069 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with MGT of America LLC (MGT), of Florida, for the preparation of the City of Long Beach Cost Allocation Plans, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Pinellas County in an annual amount of $93,270, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $9,327, for a total annual amount not to exceed $102,597, until the Pinellas County contract expires on September 30, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the Pinellas County contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
8. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0140 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0140
23-1059 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a License Agreement with Kilroy Realty, LP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, for the short-term use of a portion of the parking lot located at 3800 Kilroy Airport Way, for the Long Beach Airport Festival of Flight; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for Release and Indemnification Agreements with any tenants of the Long Beach Airport, granting the City use of their ground service equipment, or other personal property, in connection with the Festival of Flight. (Districts 4,5) Levine Act: Yes
9. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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23-1061 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to apply for grant funds through the California State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund, for the Willow Springs Park Wetlands Restoration and Trail Expansion Project (Project) and execute all documents necessary to accept and expend the funds to implement the purposes of the grant. (District 5)
10. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0141 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0141
23-1060 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, in an amount not to exceed $177,952 for improvements at DeForest Park;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $177,952, offset by grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $177,952, offset by a transfer of California State Parks grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 9)
11. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1070 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Carmen Sandoval, property owner at 5744 East 2nd Street, for right-of-way widening purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE-16-251. (District 3)
12. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1072 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final tract map to 13.
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re-subdivide parcels creating nine (9) lots at 3855 North Lakewood Boulevard have been met; approve the final tract map for Tract Map No. 61252-3; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept Planning Commission findings and determine that the project is within PD-32 and has been previously analyzed as part of the previously-certified PacifiCenter Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) Addendum (State Clearinghouse No. 2001051048) and no further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 is required. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1073 Recommendation to determine that the granting of Facility/Pipeline Permit Supplement No. S-4-23 under existing Facility/Pipeline Permit No. P-138-84 to Tesoro SoCal Pipeline Company will not be contrary to the public interest; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to issue said permit supplement in accordance with Section 15.44.060, Permit Issuance, of the Long Beach Municipal Code for the installation of electrical and fiber conduit. (District 7)
Levine Act: Yes
14. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1062 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Master Purchase Agreement No. 33862 with Oracle America, Inc., of Redwood Shores, CA, for software licenses and related services, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $850,000, for as long as the County of Los Angeles in Software License Agreement Number MA-IS-1540029-1 is in effect; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Municipal Payment Plan Agreement with
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Oracle America, Inc., to make required payments for the purchase of new licenses that are necessary for the City’s current and anticipated use of the Oracle database software. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-1075 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to allocate Public, Education, and Government (PEG) fee revenue equally among these three categories of cable access providers, each receiving one-third of the total available revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $794,071, offset by PEG fee revenue. (Citywide)
16. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:08 PM)
LATINO EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION
23-1103 Susie Gonzalez, President, Latino Employee Organization, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Joy Contreras, Vice President, Latino Employee Organization, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Susie Gonzalez, President, Latino Employee Organization, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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This Agenda Item was received and filed.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
23-1104 Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
LONG BEACH GIVES
23-1106 Mayor Richardson spoke.
Michelle Byerly, Executive Director, The Nonprofit Partnership, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Matt Guardabascio, Campaign Manager, Long Beach Gives', spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
HEARINGS (6:07 PM)
23-1076 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and consider third-party appeals from Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (APL23-011); Elizabeth Lambe, on behalf of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust (APL23-012); and Ann Cantrell and Anna Christensen, on behalf of Sierra Club Los Cerritos Wetlands Task Force (APL23-014);
Adopt resolution determining that the project is consistent with and within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the
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Southeast Area Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact report (State Clearinghouse No. 2015101075) (PECC 03-23) and subject to the Southeast Area Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and making certain findings and determinations related thereto and warrants no further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15168, 15162, and 15183;
Deny the appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Site Plan Review (SPR22-082), and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval related thereto, for a project within the city jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone consisting of the demolition of two existing office buildings (6615 and 6695 East Pacific Coast Highway) on the site, and the construction of a new six-story mixed-use project consisting of 390 residential dwelling units (seventeen (17) of which are affordable [very low income]), 5,351 square feet of commercial/retail space in a building with 576 vehicular parking spaces in an above-grade parking structure, 196 bicycle parking spaces, and 45,141 square feet of public and private open space area within the Mixed-Use Community Core (MU-CC) designation of the Southeast Area Specific Plan (SP-2) located at 6615, 6621, and 6695 East Pacific Coast Highway;
Deny the appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Lot Line Adjustment (LLA22-002), and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval related thereto, to reposition the eastern property line between two parcels (APNs:
7237-020-050 and 7237-020-041);
Deny the appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a request to merge (LMG22-012) two (2) lots (APNs:
7237-020-050 and 7237-020-040) into a single 163,249-square-foot (3.75-acre) lot, and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval related thereto; and
Deny the appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP22-049) for all discretionary and subdivision actions required for the proposed project and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval related thereto. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
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Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Maryanne Cronin, Planner, Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Victoria Yundt, Appellant, spoke.
Ann Cantrell, Appellant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Will Cipes, Applicant, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Mariana Zimmerman spoke.
Erin Hoops spoke.
Christine Delabre spoke.
Lydia Henderson spoke.
Gerardo Avceo spoke.
Lorena Banvelos spoke.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Ruben Minjarez spoke.
Joe Weinstein spoke.
Elizabeth Lambe spoke.
Lisa Landau spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Corliss Lee spoke.
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Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0142. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Zendejas
Enactment No: RES-23-0142
23-1077 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find the Municipal Code amendments consistent with the previously accepted Initial Study/Negative Declaration (ND 08-20) and find the Municipal Code amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, Section 15265;
Declare ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment amending Title 21, Zoning Regulations, of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to implement modifications requested by the California Coastal Commission, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
18. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 18.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
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Maryanne Cronin, Planner, Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Erin Hoops spoke.
Ann Cantrell spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Zendejas
Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
23-1078 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit the Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCP-5-LOB-21-0088-2) and associated materials to the California Coastal Commission for its review and certification in compliance with the California Coastal Commission’s June 8, 2023 action. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0143. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Zendejas
Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0143
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:45 PM)
Nadith Schuster spoke regarding City Employees.
Victoria Bonillas spoke regarding City Employees.
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Kimberly Lewis spoke regarding Crime, Skate Park, Patrol & Response.
Erin Hoops spoke regarding the shade trees and Planning Commission.
Carla Pulido-Jordan spoke regarding City Employees.
Jim Coke spoke regarding tenant issues.
Sheridan Azares spoke regarding City Employees.
Elizabeth Cespuglio spoke regarding City Employees.
REGULAR AGENDA (7:33 PM)
23-1079 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36237 with Immigrant Defenders Law Center, of Los Angeles, CA, for Legal Representation Services, to increase the contract amount by $133,000 and extend the term to April 30, 2024, for a total contract amount not to exceed $613,000, with the option to renew for an additional six-month period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
19. A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 3 - Zendejas, Allen and Saro
23-1080 Recommendation to request City Council to receive and file a report on a proposed Long Beach Minimum Wage for Hotel Workers, and direct City Manager on next steps; and
Request 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 hotel
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workers. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Gary Hytrek spoke.
Naida Tushnet spoke.
Zoe Nicholson spoke.
Yogesh Vatel spoke.
Anish Patel spoke.
Hito Patel-Ho spoke.
Mary Duong spoke.
Araceli King spoke.
Sheyla Diaz spoke.
Antonio Hernandez spoke.
Natalie Gonzalez spoke.
Reverend Melina Teter-Dodge spoke.
Luis Ortiz spoke.
Maya Washington spoke.
Gabriel Perez spoke.
Ivan Garcia spoke.
Grecia Lopez-Reyes spoke.
Winston Delaurien spoke.
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Brandi Jackson spoke.
Reverend Wally Hoeger spoke.
Cristian Martinez spoke.
Bart spoke.
Krutal Desai spoke.
Manoj Patel spoke.
Rocky Patel spoke.
Tina Patel spoke.
Ray Patel spoke.
Silvano Herald spoke.
Armin Farshidford spoke.
Kat Pagtama spoke.
Erin Hoops spoke.
Van Bui spoke.
David Ventura spoke.
Juana Melara spoke.
Camila Delagado spoke.
Leonardo Aguilar spoke.
Yadira Aguilar spoke.
JaBrie Gordon spoke.
Ada Briceno spoke.
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Juan Munoz spoke.
Rina spoke.
Jayson Mercado spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Ernest Lara spoke.
Juan Cruz spoke.
Devin Ablard spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Wayne Marchyshyn spoke.
John Edmond spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request City Attorney to prepare a ballot measure for the March 2024 municipal election amending the Long Beach
Hotel Worker Wage Ordinance that includes the following three components:
The proposed wage increase structure and phase-in timeline outlined under “Option C” of the staff report, which represents a balanced approach to accomplishing a wage adjustment that takes the interests of both workers and industry partners into consideration; and
Language that clarifies and strengthens the "service charge" provisions of the current law to help close loopholes and ensure that service charge revenues go directly to the hotel workers performing services for customers from whom the service charges are collected; and
Language allowing City Council to enact future changes to the hotel worker ordinance through council action, including specific guidelines for future changes to the wage rate, which can be adjusted through council action after a period of 5-years from when the previous wage adjustment took effect and once council has had a chance to conduct a revised labor market analysis. This would allow the proposed wage
increase to take full effect over the next five years, and also provide the hotel industry some predictability for any
potential adjustments in the future. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Zendejas
23-1081 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute contract amendments with Anthem Blue Cross, the City’s third-party administrator for the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) group health plans, and
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Medicare Supplement plan; UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage PPO Plan; Scan Health Plan for the Medicare Advantage Plan; and Vision Service Plan (VSP) for the vision plan; CVS Caremark as the Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM) for the Prescription Drug Plan for the PPO and HMO plans; Delta Dental for the fee-for-service dental plan (DPPO) and Delta Dental USA (HMO plan); The Standard Insurance Company for employer-paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance; Union Mutual Life Insurance Company (UNUM) through Larry Lambert & Associates Insurance Services, for long-term care insurance; and Carrum Health as a third-party administrator for eligible surgeries to be performed through a Centers of Excellence facility; and, any subsequent amendments necessary to maintain current benefit levels and remain in compliance with state and federal laws on all plans, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Zendejas and Saro
23-1082 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Pure Water Southern California Project, the project’s pipeline alignment, and benefits. (Districts 8,9)
22. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
John Bednarski, Chief Engineer & Engineering Manager, Metropolitan Water District, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Chris Garner, Director of Long Beach Utilities, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Keith Hoey, City Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
John Bednarski, Chief Engineer & Engineering Manager, Metropolitan Water District, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
John Bednarski, Chief Engineer & Engineering Manager, Metropolitan Water District, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 3 - Zendejas, Allen and Uranga
NEW BUSINESS (5:23 PM)
23-1095 Recommendation to request City Attorney draft resolution officially recognizing every month of September as Service Clubs Month in the City of Long Beach.
23. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Michelle Dobson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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
23-1096 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund 24.
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Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to Goodwill SOLAC, in support of the Celebrate
the Power of Work Awards Dinner 2023;
2. $1,500 to Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership to support Long Beach Gives; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 3 - Zendejas, Allen and Uranga
23-1097 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,750 offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $2,700 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to support their Grape Expectations event on October 1, 2023;
· $2,000 to International City Theatre to support their Encore 2023 event on September 20, 2023;
· $900 to the Camarata Singers to support their Annual Gala on September 21, 2023;
· $500 to MOLAA to support their 2023 Gala on September 23, 2023;
· $350 to the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach for the Long Beach Q Film Festival; from September 16 to 17, 2023;
· $300 to Long Beach Forward to support the Back-to-School Celebration on August 30, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
25.
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Activities Department by $6,750 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Zendejas and Uranga
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, September 19, 2023.26. 23-1107 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
27. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
23-1101 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, September 15, 2023.
28. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (10:20 PM)
Eileen Margolis spoke regarding City Employees.
Susana Aceves spoke regarding City Employees.
Jenn Cortes spoke regarding City Employees.
Dave Shukla spoke regarding various topics.
Tiffany Davy spoke regarding landlord issues.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (10:32 PM)
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (10:35 PM)
At 10:35 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.
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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.