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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 & DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:25 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas, Allen
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Administrative Deputy City Manager, Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation Consent Calendar Items 1 – 14, except for Item 14. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
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1. 23-51578 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 Naples Improvement Association for the Naples Annual Holiday Boat Parade; 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 Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
2. 23-51579 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Playmakers (formally Beach Cities Miracle League) in support of the Long Beach Adaptive Sports Fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
3. 23-51581 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $450, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $200 to the League of Women Voters in support of their advocacy efforts for the El Dorado Library
• $250 to the Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield to support their annual Christmas Kettle Dinner; and
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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 Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
4. 23-51564 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
5. 23-51565 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 4, 2023 and December 11, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
6. 23-51501 Recommendation to receive and file annual reports on Community Facilities Districts to comply with the Local Agency Special Tax Bond and Accountability Act. (Districts 2, 3, 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
7. 23-51502 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35529 with AssetWorks, Inc. (AssetWorks), of Wayne, PA, for the purchase of software, hardware, and continued support of the M-5 Fleet Management database and to provide expanded capacity and functionality in the existing and associated City of Long Beach systems, to increase the annual contract amount by $401,320, and authorize a ten (10) percent contingency in the amount of $57,632, for a revised total annual amount not to exceed $633,952; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department, by $401,320, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected by user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
8. 23-51500 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-23-306 and award contracts to Truk Pro’s, Inc., of Artesia, CA, and Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for as-needed body repair and painting of heavy-duty vehicles, in an aggregate annual amount of $750,000, for a period of two years; and authorize a 15 percent contingency of $112,500, for a total aggregate 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 contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
9. 23-51499 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
10. 23-51498 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33651 with Howroyd Wright Employment, Inc., dba AppleOne Employment Services, of Long Beach, CA, for temporary staffing services, to increase the contract amount by $250,000, for a new contract amount not to exceed $24,186,500, and extend the term of the contract to February 29, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
11. 23-51496 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Full Belly Food Group, Incorporated, dba Heritage, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1336 Gladys Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
12. 23-51497 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Dilly’s Sandwiches, LLC, dba Dilly’s Sandwiches LB, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4144 North Viking Way, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
13. 23-51495 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Cuellar Restaurants, Incorporated, dba Picosito Mexican Grill, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5140 Long Beach Boulevard, 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 8)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
14. 23-51494 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from 26 Point 2 LP, a California Limited Partnership and property owner at 3590 East Pacific Coast Highway, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Notice of Exemption SE 20-094 prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (District 3)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Mayor Richardson recused himself from Agenda Item No. 14.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ACS PET ADOPTION
May Villanueva, Administrative Analyst, Parks, Recreation, and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
RECOGNIZING JENNIFER KUMIYAMA
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Jennifer Kumiyama, Program Specialist, City Manager Department, spoke.
29TH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS STORE
Brenda Wilson, President, New Image Emergency Shelter, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Lynda Moran, Deputy Director, New Image Emergency Shelter, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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There was no public comment.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. 23-51584 Recommendation to adopt a proclamation by minute order regarding the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 2 Duggan, Supernaw
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Venerable Saosamkhan Ngim spoke.
Deborah Goldfarb spoke.
Richard Marcus spoke.
Anna Salusky spoke.
Judy spoke.
Amie Lo spoke.
Debbie Baumel spoke.
Carol Jones spoke.
Rabbi Newman spoke.
Carlos Ovalle spoke.
Kathryn McDermott spoke.
Bianca spoke.
Eman spoke.
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Mark Rosen spoke.
Tarek Mohamed spoke.
Chayaleah Sufrin spoke.
Alyssa Gutierrez spoke.
Nigel Savage spoke.
Peter Levi spoke.
Dawny'all Heyclari spoke.
Laura Cladek spoke.
Lee Rice Epstein spoke.
Naida Tushnet spoke.
Joaquin Beltran spoke.
Yetta Kane spoke.
Piwi Herman spoke.
Estee Chandler spoke.
Pamela Reese spoke.
Dennis Kortheuer spoke.
Celeste spoke.
Canto-Kelly Cooper spoke.
Mark Dressner spoke.
Sadie Brown spoke.
Kendra Cogert spoke.
Maya Ponton Aronoff spoke.
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Monique R. spoke.
Chelsea Mosher spoke.
Josh Delone spoke.
Scott V. spoke.
Edwin spoke.
Lena Shuppe spoke.
Evan Brauda spoke.
David Meredith spoke.
Danny spoke.
Mira Smeltze spoke.
Misha Michael Moshe spoke.
David Levy spoke.
Elly Levy spoke.
Mohammad Zaid spoke.
Nazir Abuyounes spoke.
Alesha Walker spoke.
Dr. Mizra spoke.
Michael FP spoke.
Sara Zaidi spoke.
Ian Matthews spoke.
Hana Alharithi spoke.
Winston Delaurier spoke.
Catherine Pagama spoke.
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Adam Hijazi spoke.
Farah Bartlett spoke.
Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez spoke.
Rahat spoke.
Janice Mendez spoke.
Jasmin Sheth spoke.
May Lin spoke.
Jay Burnett spoke.
Neil Schweider spoke.
Shirin Senegal spoke.
Minoli spoke.
Wazed Sarker spoke.
Mahdi Chebbi spoke.
Spencer Lara spoke.
Marshall Blesofsky spoke.
Shumel Mahgerefteh spoke.
Robert Bienenfeld spoke.
Lydda spoke.
Lifta spoke.
Kifah spoke.
Allya spoke.
Hadir Azab spoke.
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Bahar Mirhosseni spoke.
Julie Heiman spoke.
Carla Alvarado spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Tamer Alqawsmi spoke.
Adam Overton spoke.
Ahmad Alvimer spoke.
McKenna Stump spoke.
Diane Burkholder spoke.
Elizabeth G. spoke.
Jude Stone spoke.
Toni-Marie Ovallardo spoke.
Juan Martinez spoke.
Christopher Covington spoke.
Ava Javaheri spoke.
Umar Dalati spoke.
Maruian Zeidan spoke.
Jose I. spoke.
Kit T. spoke.
Maram spoke.
Adam Fagin spoke.
Zave Zeidan spoke.
Joshua Simpson spoke.
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Charity Castro spoke.
Leila Sakkal spoke.
Charlotte Austria spoke.
Rey Prado spoke.
Allahna spoke.
Sonya Kaleel spoke.
Joy Yamaguchi spoke.
Caitlin Bellis spoke.
Elizabeth John-Morissey spoke.
GG Young spoke.
Terry Nino spoke.
Wayne Marchyshyn spoke.
Maha Afra spoke.
Prudence Dezarn spoke.
Rabbi Michel Loving spoke.
Mohammad Hassan spoke.
Anthony Bryson spoke.
Samia Mohammed spoke.
Aya Baazizi spoke.
Lee Goldstein spoke.
Ellinoa Blake spoke.
Alicia Carrell spoke.
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Nour Mohamed spoke.
Ceasefire Now spoke.
Diane Hernandez spoke.
Jac Lopez spoke.
Julian Riechert spoke.
Lydia Grijalva spoke.
Dayquan spoke.
Zaynab Bundalgi spoke.
TK Lee spoke.
Sarah Gipoor spoke.
Bethuhia Palma spoke.
Lilliana Cortez spoke.
Jennifer Benitez spoke.
Kesic Schafer spoke.
Caroline Ingram spoke.
Vanessa Mejia spoke.
Shimon Greenspan spoke.
Jose Fernando Martinez spoke.
Amira spoke.
Imran Bashir spoke.
Cass B. spoke.
Mendel Rosenbluh spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
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Nolan Wood spoke.
Christine Marie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 9:57 PM.
Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 10:06 PM.
16. 23-51503 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ CM23-261 and award a contract to KPMG LLP, of Los Angeles, CA, to establish a strategic plan and provide preparation tools and resources necessary to guide the City of Long Beach with the planning and implementation of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in an amount of $497,600 with a fifteen percent contingency of $74,640, for a total amount not to exceed $572,240 for a period of two 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 subsequent amendments;
Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising & Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $136,120, offset by funds available; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $136,120, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Jorge Godinez, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
17. 23-51504 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 third and final departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
18. 23-51582 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Harbor Department Salary Resolution for FY 2024.
Enactment No: RES-23-0201
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0201.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
19. 23-51505 Recommendation to adopt specifications No. RFP HR22-046 and award a contract to Alura Workforce Solutions, of Long Beach, CA, Emploi Group, dba AtWork Personnel Services, of Knoxville, TN, and to Howroyd Wright Employment Agency, dba AppleOne Employment Services of Long Beach, CA, to provide temporary staffing services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $4.5 million for a period of two 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)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
20. 23-51508 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach City Prosecutors Association. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0202
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0202.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
21. 23-51510 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Management Association. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0203
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0203.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
22. 23-51513 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Association of Confidential Employees (ACE). (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-23-0204
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0204.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
23. 23-51506 Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) 2022 Annual Military Equipment Report, authorize the department to continue the use of military equipment as defined by California Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481); adopt the 2023 Military Equipment Special Order; and
Direct City Attorney to prepare ordinance formally adopting the 2023 Military Equipment Special Order as required by AB 481. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
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A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Megan Zabel, Deputy Chief of Police, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Spencer Lara spoke.
Madison spoke.
Savannah Christensen spoke.
Joy Yamaguchi spoke.
WB spoke.
Joshua De Leon spoke.
Art Sanchez, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
ORDINANCE
24. 23-51476-01 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-23-0050
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0050.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
25. 23-51436-01 Recommendation to 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 and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-23-0051
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0051.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
26. 23-51437-01 Recommendation to 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 and adopt as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-23-0052
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0052.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
NEW BUSINESS
27. 23-51603 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to New Image Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, Inc. for their 29th Annual Children’s Christmas Store; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
28. 23-51604 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Unified School District in support of Cubberly K-8 School; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
29. 23-51613 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Councilwoman Kerr's travel to Washington, D.C., for meetings with Congressional members and federal agencies.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
30. 23-51614 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time
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District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to Community Partners in support of the Mayor’s Fund for Long Beach’s 2023 Jordan High School Benefit Concert; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Allen
PUBLIC COMMENT
Daniel Herrera spoke.
Joaquin Beltran spoke.
Jake Nicosia spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Online Public Comment report and non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Supernaw requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Grace Earl.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Uranga made community announcements.
Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:59 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Grace Earl.
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NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570- 6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.