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Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Al Austin, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:12 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga
Councilmembers Absent: Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Administrative Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Uranga led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 26, except for Item 13. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
1. 23-51348 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Third Council District One-Time
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District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the Wilson Bruin Touchdown Club to support their banquet; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $300, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
2. 23-51345 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach and support their culturally enriching events and programming for Long Beach residents; 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 by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
3. 23-51346 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $450, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the Belmont Shore Business Association in support of the 2023 Belmont Shore Christmas Parade; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $450 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
4. 23-51347 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $14,000, 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 Community Partners for ÓRALE in support of their inaugural 3k Liberation Walk/Run which took place on November 11, 2023;
2. $1,000 to Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB);
3. $2,500 to the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach (AACCLB) in support of their 2023 KWANZAA celebration;
4. $10,000 to Historical Society of Long Beach (HSLB) in support of the Centro de la Raza: John A. Taboada Legacy Photo Collection, 1970-1985; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $14,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
5. 23-51349 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the Belmont Shore Business Association for the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
6. 23-51351 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to:
• African American Cultural Center of Long Beach in the amount of $2,000 in support of their annual Kwanza Celebration;
• Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association in the amount of $1,500 in support of their SantaCon Event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
7. 23-51350 Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing November 16, 2023, as World Pancreatic Cancer Day in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0185
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0185 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
8. 23-40204 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council special meetings of Tuesday, November 14 and Friday, November 17, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
9. 23-51282 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between November 6, 2023 and November 27, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
10. 23-51265 Recommendation to approve the Second Substantial Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY 2023) Action Plan for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (FY 2022) Action Plan for the expenditure of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) funds; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other entities, to execute agreements necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
11. 23-25774 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend the current contract with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), to accept and expend grant funding up to $100,000 annually for career development services for the Carmelitos Public Housing Development for the period of October 17, 2022, through October 16, 2024, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
12. 23-51340 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with certain State of California Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) training and service providers, for training and employment services to residents, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
13. 23-26493 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend the Contract 36398 for the Long Beach Pledge Program with the Fund for Guaranteed Income, of El Segundo, CA, increasing the contract amount by $152,000 for a total of $612,915 and extend the contract term to June, 30, 2025; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36689 with California State University, Long Beach Research Foundation, of Long Beach, CA, for the Long Beach Pledge Program, increasing the contract amount by $207,308 for a total revised contract amount of $657,308, and extending the contract term to September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
14. 23-51210 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and any necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments to extend contracts to April Parker Foundation, of Long Beach, CA, Centro CHA, of Long Beach, CA, United Cambodian Community, of Long Beach, CA, and RightSource Services, of Signal Hill, CA, for business navigation services, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $821,152, for a term ending September 30, 2025;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz), to accept grant funding in an amount of $281,152, in Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) grant funds, to expand program services under the Inclusive Business Navigators Program to immigrant entrepreneurs, for the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the Business Assistance Fund Group in the Economic
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Development Department by $330,152, offset by a combination of grant revenue and a transfer of funds from the General Fund Group in the Health Department. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
15. 23-25775 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including amendments, with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), for grant funding under the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust program, to partially offset the purchase of two battery electric (BEV) dump trucks and two BEV rear loading refuse trucks, in an amount not to exceed $800,000, through February 1, 2029. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
16. 23-25776 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-23-313 and award a contract to South Bay Ford, Inc., of Hawthorne, CA, for the purchase of Ford brand parts and repair services, in an annual amount not to exceed $750,000, for a period of two years, and authorize a 15 percent contingency of $112,500, for a total annual amount not to exceed $862,500, with the option to renew for three additional one- year periods; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $250,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
17. 23-51338 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, CA, for the purchase of six Ford F-550 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered aerial bucket trucks, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $2,667,706, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0186
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0186 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
18. 23-25777 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount, with the National Association County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), to accept and expend funding in the amount of $260,000; with $80,000 designated to support the Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Project for the period of October 17, 2023 through June 30, 2024; $150,000 for the Partnering for Vaccine Equity (PAVE) Project for the period of August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024; and, $30,000 for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Partnership Program for the period of September 30, 2023 through January 31, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $260,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
19. 23-51339 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Letters of Agreement between the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Firefighters’ Association (FFA), Long Beach Lifeguard Association (LGA), and the Long Beach Police Officers Association (POA) for the contract terms from 2022 – 2025; and
Amend provisions applicable pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding as follows: FFA: Article Three, Section I; LGA: Article Five, Section V; and, POA:
Article Three, Section XIV. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0187
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0187 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
20. 23-25779 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Second Amendment to Lease No. 36259, with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the City- owned surface parking lot at the corner of East Wardlow Road and Globemaster Way at the Long Beach Airport. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
21. 23-25778 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36385 with Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc. of Orlando, FL, for software licensing, maintenance and support services of the Common Use Passenger Processing System at the Long Beach Airport, to increase the annual contract amount by $200,000, for a revised annual amount not to exceed $835,510, beginning with the term period of October 1, 2022; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $200,000, offset by Airport operating revenue. (Districts 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
22. 23-25781 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Teleferic Barcelona LB, LLC, dba Teleferic Barcelona, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 6420 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite D-160. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
23. 23-25780 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36458 with Miller Mendel, Inc., of
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Seattle, WA, for a pre-employment background investigations software system, to increase the annual contract amount by $9,450, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $33,708. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
24. 23-25783 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36194 with Pardess Air, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition System upgrades at the Emergency Communications and Operations Center, to increase the contract amount by $106,621 for a revised amount not to exceed $701,171. (District 4)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
25. 23-25784 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a dedication easement deed from Long Beach Buildings III, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, property owner at 739 East Anaheim Street for public sidewalk widening purposes, ADA purposes; and
Accept CEQA Exemption CE-18-155. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
26. 23-25785 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from C & P CPT LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, property owner at 1840 Henderson Avenue, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept the Notice of Exemption from CEQA Number CE-22-142. (District 7)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT UPDATE ON CUSTOMER GAS PRICING
Chris Garner, General Manager, Utilities, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Chris Garner, General Manager, Utilities, spoke.
HEARINGS
27. 23-25786 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for a one-year term. (Districts 1, 2, 4, 5)
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Enactment No: RES-23-0188
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
RES-23-0188. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Manager, Economic Development, spoke.
28. 23-25787 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to DiPiazza Inc, dba DiPiazza, at 5205 Pacific Coast Hwy. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Steve Guillen spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alana Pauw spoke.
Fatima Celis spoke.
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Katrina King spoke.
Michael Adelmann spoke.
Carlos Ovalle spoke.
Lilly Montero spoke.
Dalal Al-Said spoke.
Shannon Daaske spoke.
Marshall Blesdfskey spoke.
Farah Bartlett spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 6:01 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 6:23 PM.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
29. 23-51353-01 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the Public Corporation for the Arts of the City of Long Beach, Inc., a California non-profit corporation, dba the Arts Council for Long Beach, in the amount of $554,085, to fund arts and cultural activities and to create a comprehensive inventory of Long Beach cultural assets, for a period of one year. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
30. 23-51354-01 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 26174 with Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation, a California non-profit corporation, for management of the City of Long Beach art collection, to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2024. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
31. 23-51343 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the City Attorney to return to City Council with a resolution within 60 days requesting the President of the United States to expand the protected area of the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers to include 109,000 additional acres to be protected and preserved under the Antiquities Act of 1906.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
32. 23-26487 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with TYMCO, Inc., of Waco, TX, for the purchase of two Freightliner M2-112 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered air vacuum sweeper trucks, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC), in a total amount not to exceed $1,037,409, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0189
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0189. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
33. 23-26486 Recommendation to receive and file contracts made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergency for homelessness. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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34. 23-26488 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedules effective September 23, 2023, and October 7, 2023. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0190
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0190. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
35. 23-51341 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Engineering Employees (AEE). (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0191
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0191. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Sandra Aguilar, Chief of Labor Relations, Human Resources, spoke.
36. 23-25782 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) No. 29265 with VS Long Beach Solar One, LLC, for the solar photovoltaic system at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
37. 23-26489 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33926 with Architects McDonald, Soutar & Paz, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 33912 with Kardent, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 33913 with Mary McGrath Architects, of Oakland, CA, and Contract No. 33917 with Rania Alomar Architect, Inc. dba RA-DA, of West Hollywood, CA, for providing as-needed architectural services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $5,000,000, for a revised aggregate contract amount not to exceed $21,500,000, and extend the term to December 31, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
38. 23-26490 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34895 with LAZ Parking California, LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, for citywide parking operations and management services, to increase the contract amount by $6,723,311, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $1,344,662, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $41,456,476, and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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39. 23-26494 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operations Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $25,000,000 to fund capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, as identified in the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan, offset by future bond proceeds. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
ORDINANCE
40. 23-25106-01 Recommendation to declare the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach (City) amending the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) by
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amending and restating Chapter 1.15 and Section 2.01.1030; amending sections
2.01.320, 2.01.410, 2.01.630, and 2.01.1110.B; adding section 2.01.1010; and repealing Chapters 1.21, 1.22, 1.24, 1.25, 1.26, and 2.02, all relating to municipal elections, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-23-0049
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0049. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
NEW BUSINESS
41. 23-51457 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the Long Beach Living’s 3rd Annual International Tamales Festival; 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 by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
42. 23-51456 Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of a network security incident targeting City of Long Beach systems, which if not corrected, constitutes an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City, through December 19, 2023; and
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Receive and file an update on the emergency proclamation and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to terminate the local emergency on December 19, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no Online Public Comments and non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Londap Meas Guerra; and made community announcements.
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of James Nash.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Bill B.I. Mais; and made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:22 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Londap Meas Guerra, James Nash, and Bill B.I. Mais.
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NOTE:
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