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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 5:09 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Allen, Uranga
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Administrative Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilman Austin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 17. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
1. 23-51477 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 meeting on January 2nd.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
2. 23-51479 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $550, offset by Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support to the Belmont Shore Business Association in support of their annual Christmas Parade; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $550 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
3. 23-51480 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $450, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the John C. Fremont Elementary PTA for their 5th grade class to participate in the 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.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
4. 23-51481 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach; 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 Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
5. 23-51483 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $30,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One- time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide funding for the improvements of sidewalk and curb repairs on multiple sections on East Washington Street; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $30,000 to offset a transfer to the Public Works Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
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6. 23-51484 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,725 offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $1,500 to Partners of Parks for the ABNA Holiday Party on December 14, 2023;
• $1,250 to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their caroling event on December 15, 2023;
• $1,000 to Hack Club for the Feminist Uprising Art4Equality art show on December 12, 2023;
• $1,600 to Love in the Mirror for their Toy Giveaway on December 16, 2023; • $500 to the Atlantic Alano Club for their New Years Eve Sober LGBTQ Dance on December 31, 2023;
• $500 to Sandy Wall for the Pueblita Tortillas toy drive at the Winter Wonderland event on December 16, 2023;
• $375 to Margarita Gutierrez for her DJ services at Beats and Bats on October 29, 2023;
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,725 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department; and
Restate the recommendation approved by City Council on November 14, 2023, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $536 donation of Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds from Burbank Community Team to the Long Beach Unified School District.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
7. 23-51486 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,863, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donation to the following:
1. Long Beach Forward, in the amount of $500;
2. Willmore City Heritage Association, in the amount of $1,500;
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3. Playmakers, in the amount of $2,000;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $2,863, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to cover the cost of name plaques currently installed at Harvey Milk Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,863 to offset transfers to the City Manager and Parks, Recreation and Marine Departments.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
8. 23-51488 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between November 27, 2023 and December 4, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
9. 23-51373 Recommendation to adopt resolution to extend the deadline to establish an online permitting system for post-entitlement phase permits to January 1, 2026 under California Government Code Section 65913.3.5 (AB 2234). (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0192
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0192 on the Consent Calendar. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
10. 23-51392 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, for the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment, and setting the date of hearing for January 16, 2024. (District 2)
Enactment No: RES-23-0193
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0193 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
11. 23-51375 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, for the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for January 16, 2024. (Districts 5, 8)
Enactment No: RES-23-0194
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0194 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
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Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
12. 23-51374 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the Second Amendment to Right-of-Entry Permit No. 36501 between the City of Long Beach and Rocket Lab USA, Inc., for the continued use of 60 parking spaces at City-leased property located at 3861 Worsham Avenue, to extend the term for an additional one-year period, with two one-year options to extend, upon mutual agreement. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
13. 23-51376 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments with the City of West Covina for the Long Beach Public Health Laboratory to provide laboratory testing services for human infectious disease, for a period of two years through September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
14. 23-51377 Recommendation to receive and file the application of EA Seafood Restaurant, Incorporated, dba EA Seafood Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1607 East Wardlow Road, 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 5)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
15. 23-51379 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $76,500, for the Preliminary Engineering phase of the Atlantic-Pacific New Signals project, offset by State Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (HSIPL-5108(209); and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $76,500, offset by transfer of State HSIP funds from the Capital Grant Fund, a fund within the Capital Projects Fund Group. (Districts 6, 7, 9)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
16. 23-51380 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 33580 with Simpler Systems, Inc., of Santa Barbara, CA, for licensing of the City’s Simpler Reporting software system and software consulting services, to increase the annual contract amount by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2028, with the option to renew for five (5) additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
17. 23-51381 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Fund to receive and expend grant funds for the Learning Hubs project (Project), in the amount of $750,000 for the period of December 20, 2022 to August 31, 2031; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $750,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
HEARINGS
18. 23-51382 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and determine that the project is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under 1) Article 5, Section 15061 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and 2) 15308 actions by regulatory agencies for protection of natural resources (CE23-091);
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
23-51436 Declare ordinance for Code Amendment (ZCA19-005) to repeal and replace the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Long Beach (Title 20 of the Long Beach Municipal Code) in its entirety, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilman Austin, 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 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
23-51437 Declare ordinance amending Sections 18.04.040(A)(3), 21.31.340(D),
21.31.340(G), 21.31.350(B), 21.31.350(E), and 21.42.050(C)(1) of the Long Beach Municipal Code, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilman Austin, 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 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
23-51438 Adopt resolution directing the Director of Community Development to submit
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ordinance and all relevant supporting documentation to the California Coastal Commission for a finding of conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program (LCPA 23-001). (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0195
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0195. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Sergio Gutierrez, Planner, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
19. 23-51383 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fee and Charges Schedule adopting new fees for the COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccines. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0196
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0196. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Alison King, Acting Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Chuck spoke.
Eddie Carbajal spoke.
Lee Adams spoke.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
Samar Marwan spoke.
Kailee Caruso spoke.
Jasmin Sheth spoke.
May Lin spoke.
Dr. Sara Zaidi spoke.
Farah Bartlett spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
20. 23-51478 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance, in consultation with City Manager and City Clerk, amending regulations in Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Chapter 2.18 for Council established advisory boards, commissions and committees.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
21. 23-51485 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the 2023 Dia de los Muertos Grand Parade.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by
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Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Rolando Nichols, Co-Founder and Executive Producer for the Dia de los Muertos Grand Parade, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
22. 23-40166 Recommendation to confirm the appointment of April Walker to the position of Assistant City Manager effective December 31, 2023. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke; and read a statement on behalf of Councilmember Uranga.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
April Walker, Administrative Deputy City Manager, spoke.
23. 23-51487 Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not corrected, constitutes an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City;
Extend City Council review period for continuing the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach from thirty (30) days to sixty (60) days pursuant to Section 2.69.060 of the Long Beach Municipal code, with a date certain termination of February 28, 2024;
Receive and file an update on the emergency proclamation and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency;
Adopt resolution to accept and expend grant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, and any necessary subsequent amendments, including amending the terms or award amount, with HCD relating to the grant application and award of grant funds, for construction of modular non-congregate shelter units for interim housing, for persons experiencing homelessness;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, subgrants, and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount or to extend the grant term, with the State of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s (BCSH) California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) to accept and expend funding in an amount not to exceed $5,330,545 for encampment resolution funding to support the wellness and safety of people experiencing homelessness in encampments; and
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Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $5,330,545 for homeless encampment resolution, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0197
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES- 23-0197. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Peter Basson spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
24. 23-51385 Recommendation to amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions with Linc Armory, LP, as successor in interest to Gundry Partners, LP, for the disposition of City-owned exempt surplus property located at 854 East 7th Street, commonly known as the former Long Beach Armory, to amend specific provisions to accommodate additional rounds of funding applications through the end of 2024 and extend the closing date, accordingly. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
25. 23-51386 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a 1) Memorandum of Termination of Owner Participation Agreement, 2) Quitclaim and Termination of Easement, 3) Grant of Easement and Agreement, and 4) Amendment No. 4 to Parking Rights Agreement, and all other documents necessary, with Long Beach Center Loan, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to support development at 450 The Promenade North/501-599 Long Beach Boulevard; and
Determine the project is within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the Environmental Impact Report Addendum (EIRA-02-22) to the Downtown Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2009071006) and warrants no further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
26. 23-51387 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Operations of General Aviation at the Long Beach Airport. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation, as amended, to forward the item to the Housing and Public Health Committee and the Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ron Reeves, Operations & Facilities Bureau Manager, Long Beach Airport, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Marsha Yasuda, Deputy City Attorney, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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John Mosquera spoke.
Marcus spoke.
Trina Rufo spoke.
Tammi Squires spoke.
Stuart Galloway spoke.
Annie Cipollini spoke.
Cathy Edgill spoke.
Glennis Dolce spoke.
Paul DeYoung spoke.
Esther McCullough spoke.
Elizabeth Willis spoke.
Kim Dorsey Brown spoke.
Lauren Fierman spoke.
Marlene Svensson spoke.
Philip Smith spoke.
David Trumbull spoke.
Michael spoke.
Curt Castagna spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Ron Reeves, Operations & Facilities Bureau Manager, Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Ron Reeves, Operations & Facilities Bureau Manager, Long Beach Airport, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 9:18 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 9:29 PM.
27. 23-51388 Recommendation to receive and file an update for the Shoemaker Bridge Project and adopt resolution to support the California Transportation Commission’s un- adoption of Shoemaker Bridge, 6th Street off-ramp, and 7th Street off-ramp as ‘local road extensions’ conveyed to the State in prior California Transportation Commission action; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into any subsequent agreements with the California Department of Transportation or the California Transportation Commission regarding the Shoemaker Bridge Project. (District 1)
Enactment No: RES-23-0198
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0198. The motion carried by the following
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vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mouhsen Habib, Project Management Officer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
28. 23-51389 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with ChargePoint, Inc., of Campbell, CA, for electrical vehicle supply equipment, material, installation, and related services on an as- needed basis, and on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, in a total annual not to exceed amount of $5,000,000, until Sourcewell Contract No. 042221- CPI expires on July 20, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0199
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
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Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0199. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
29. 23-51390 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35478 with Dell Marketing, L.P., of Round Rock, TX for furnishing and delivering Microsoft product licenses and support services, to increase the annual contract amount by $914,897, with an additional 20 percent contingency of $182,979, for a revised annual contract not to exceed $2,924,276. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
ORDINANCE
30. 23-51476 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 3.92.010, 3.92.020, 3.92.030, and, 3.92.040; all relating to the Housing Trust Fund, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse 0 None
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d:
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
NEW BUSINESS
31. 23-51561 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $500 offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department for their Older Adults Holiday Celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
32. 23-51567 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Ninth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds designated for youth-specific programs to provide a contribution to Community Partners to support the Mayor's Fund of Long Beach for the Jordan High School Choir; 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 by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to additionally include $2,500 from the Eighth Council District One- Time Priority Funds designated for youth-specific programs, $2,500 from the Fifth District One-Time Priority Funds designated for youth- specific programs, and $2,500 from the Mayor’s One-Time Youth- Directed Fund, for a total contribution amount of $10,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
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Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
33. 23-51566 Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting the President of the United States to expand the protected area of the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers to include 109,167 additional acres to be protected and preserved under the Antiquities Act of 1906.
Enactment No: RES-23-0200
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0200. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recuse
d:
0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joaquin Beltran spoke.
Online Public Comment report and non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Zendejas requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jenni Rivera; and made community announcements.
Councilman Austin requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Cecil Gray.
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Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Jenni Rivera and Cecil Gray.
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NOTE:
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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.