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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 (5:10 PM)
Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Councilmembers
Present:
Ricks-OddieCouncilmembers
Absent:
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.
Vice Mayor Allen presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:23 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 18, except for Item 4. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
1. 23-1181 Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the City Council meetings of November 7th and November 21st.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-1182 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donation to the Centro CHA to support the 23rd Annual Nuestra Imagen Award; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 23-1183 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to support the 8th Annual Día De Los Muertos Parade; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 23-1187 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donation to the Care Closet to support their ongoing community support services; and Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
5. 23-1188 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $9,500 offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
● $3,000 to Centro CHA for their Leadership Awards Recognition and Hispanic Heritage Gala Celebration on October 13, 2023; ● $2,500 to the WomenShelter of Long Beach for the Leading with Love Gala on October 8, 2023;
● $1,200 to the Long Beach Collective Association for their High Tee golf tournament on October 16, 2023;
● $1,000 to Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc.
(Long Beach Pride) for their annual swearing in ceremony on September 23, 2023;
● $500 to Historical Society of Long Beach for 27th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour on October 28, 2023;
● $500 to Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) for their Latina Empowerment Day on October 6, 2023;
● $500 to Pathways to Independence for their 80’s Flashback Fundraiser on October 7, 2023;
● $300 to Partners of Parks for the ABNA Halloween Festival on October 12, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
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Activities Department by $9,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 23-1189 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,258 offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Partners of Parks for the College Estates Park Neighborhood Movie Night; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,258 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-1190 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to West Long Beach Little League; 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.
8. 23-1191 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), in
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support of Latina Empowerment Day on October 6, 2023;
2. $500 to Centro CHA, in support of Imagen Nuestra on
October 13, 2023;
3. $500 to Filipino Migrant Center in support of Kwento Natin on October 14, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 23-1194 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Bridge the Gap Tennis Management in support of the Free Youth Tennis Play Day; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-1195 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500 offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Care Closet LBC; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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11. 23-1192 Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing the week of October 1st through October 7th of 2023 as National Banned Books Week, a time of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0152 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0152
12. 23-1193 Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing the 7th day of October of every year as Ageism Awareness Day, a day of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0153 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0153
13. 23-1184 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
14. 23-1185 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 2, 2023 and October 9, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
15. 23-1186 Recommendation that City Council receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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16. 23-1196 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Insurance Services Office, Inc. of Jersey City, NJ, for access to the Insurance Service Office (ISO) ClaimSearch Database, in a total annual amount not to exceed $30,000 for a period of three years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0154 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0154
17. 23-1197 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 27 to Historical Site Lease No. 24291 with Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation to provide for the annual management fee of $502,136 for lease year 2023-2024. (District 4)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
18. 23-1198 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to receive and expend grant funding up to $220,138 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Local Solicitation, to support the services of a DNA Criminalist, for the period of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $220,138, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:11 PM)
HARVEY MILK PARK EQUALITY PLAZA SELECTION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION 23-1251 Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
John Newell, Harvey Milk Park Selection Committee, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LONG BEACH PROGRAMMING
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Julie Bartolotto, Executive Director, Long Beach Historical Society spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
HEARING (5:35 PM)
19. 23-1199 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 Mericas Tap Room, LLC, dba B’s Cocktails & Entertainment, at 5456 East Del Amo. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:25 PM)
Jim Coke spoke regarding fair treatment for Mom and Pop Landlords.
Karen Reside spoke regarding Donna Nunnelly.
Hasam Yasin spoke regarding business licenses.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (6:09 PM)
25. 23-1158 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $566,000, offset by grant funds received from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP), for the plans, specifications, and estimates phase of the Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway and Complete Streets project; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $566,000, offset by a transfer of grants funds from the CalTrans ATP from Capital Grant Fund. (Districts 1,2,6,7,8,9)
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
REGULAR AGENDA (5:38 PM)
20. 23-1200 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Department of Health & Human Services and any other relevant departments to implement within 30 days a live-time notification system to Council Offices regarding beehive/colony sightings reported to the Environmental Health Bureau.
This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
21. 23-1201 Recommendation to receive and file the Mayor and City Council Workshop Final Report and adopt the Mayor and City Council Norms. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
April Walker, Administrative Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro and Uranga
Absent: 2 - Austin and Ricks-Oddie
22. 23-1202 Recommendation to direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending the provisions of the Housing Trust Fund to comply with the
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regulations of the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program. (Citywide) Mary Daou, Housing and Neighborhood Services, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Meggan Sorensen, Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
23. 23-1203 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-201 for Enterprise Land Management (ELM) Consulting Services and award a contract to Gartner Consulting, of San Diego, CA, to provide Needs Analysis, Request For Proposal (RFP) Development and Vendor Selection Consulting Services for an amount not to exceed $890,000, authorize a 14.6 percent contingency in the amount of $130,000, for a total contract amount of $1,020,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four 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;
Award a contract to BerryDunn, of Portland, ME, for General Project Management Services and Organizational Change Management for an amount not to exceed $1,603,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $320,600 for a total contract amount of $1,923,600, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four 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;
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Award a contract to Gartner Consulting, of San Diego, CA, for Quality Assurance Services, for an amount not to exceed $1,050,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $210,000, for a total contract amount of $1,260,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Development Services Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $890,000, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Lisa Fall, Project Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Lisa Fall, Project Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Lisa Fall, Project Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
24. 23-1204 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35089 with ABM Industries Group, LLC, of Tustin, CA, for providing custodial services,
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to increase the contract amount by $1,419,653, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $283,931, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $11,702,892 and extend the term of the contract to November 6, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
NEW BUSINESS (6:09 PM)
Agenda Item No. 25 is listed under Unfinished Business.25.
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, October 17, 2023.26. 23-1252 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
27. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
28. 23-1210 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 13, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:14 PM)
Florence Rally spoke regarding various issues.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:17 PM)
Councilman Austin requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ms. Wini Carter; and made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (6:25 PM)
At 6:25 PM, Vice Mayor Allen adjourned the meeting in memory of Ms. Wini Carter. ks
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