CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS,
BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor, 7th District
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, 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 5:03 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant 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.
Councilman Supernaw led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOTE: Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Warren Blesofsky v. City of Long Beach, the City Council voted to file an appeal.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 24. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING
T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
Absent: 1 Zendejas
1. 24-52039 Recommendation to use Legislative Department budget savings from FY 23, increase appropriations by $242,800 in the General Fund Group in the Legislative Department, offset by FY 23 operating savings.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
2. 24-51987 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to:
• $3,000 to Long Beach Community Action Partnership to support Annual LB Night Cap event;
• $1,000 to Speak Up Empowerment Foundation Inc. to support 8th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
3. 24-51985 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters in support of the Cars and Clippers Cancer Fundraiser; and
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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 Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
4. 24-51984 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $20,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Bridge the Gap Tennis Management in support of the Free Youth Tennis Play Day events; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $20,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
5. 24-52010 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $550, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the California Conference of Equality and Justice; 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 Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
6. 24-51986 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by $375 of Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, $375 of Eighth District One-time District Priority Funds and $250 of Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the 2024 Black History Month Celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
7. 24-52031 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to:
• $1,000 to California Conference for Equality & Justice in support of the 2024 Roots of Justice Breakfast and Convening;
• $500 to Lakewood Village Little League in support of their ongoing programming and support their ongoing mission; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
8. 24-52038 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $750, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters to support their Cars & Clippers event;
• $250 to Project X LB to support their Loads of Kindness fundraiser; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $750 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
9. 24-52037 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,900, offset by $1,450 of Fourth Council District One- time District Priority Funds and $1,450 of Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Beach Crew Alumni Association in support of their Gruenberg Cup Challenge event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,900 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
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10. 24-51988 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $103,477.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Daniel Griego.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
11. 24-51989 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $78,662.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Jack Nunez.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
12. 24-51990 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $94,902.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Gerardo Perez.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING
T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
Absent: 1 Zendejas
13. 24-51992 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, January 16, 2024; the City Council Study Session of Tuesday, January 16; and January 23, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
14. 24-51993 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 12, 2024 and January 29, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
15. 24-52011 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Department of Community Development; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0011
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0011 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING
T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
16. 24-51924 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Revocable Permit granting the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach permission to occupy and use certain areas for parking and hospitality during the staging of the 2024 Grand Prix of Long Beach. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
17. 24-51925 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, the Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path, as needed in connection with the 2024 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and race activity, between February 29, 2024, and May 12, 2024. (District 1)
Enactment No: RES-24-0012
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0012 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
18. 24-51991 Recommendation to authorize City Prosecutor to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding awarded by the Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University, to the City Prosecutor as a result of the Prosecutor Diversion Benefits Analysis in an amount not to exceed $10,000; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor Department by $10,000, offset by grant revenue from the Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by
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Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
19. 24-51926 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33412 with Data Ticket, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, for parking citation processing and collections services, to extend the term of the contract to March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, in a total annual amount not to exceed $336,422. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
20. 24-51931 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bernadette Antionet Guidry, dba Prestigious Wine, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 700 East Ocean Boulevard #2901; determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct the City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Business License is granted. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
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21. 24-51932 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Grupo Nikkei, LLC, dba Sushi Nikkei, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5020 East 2nd Street. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
22. 24-51927 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Anaheim & Walnut Housing LP, property owner at 1500 East Anaheim Street for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE-23-132. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
23. 24-51930 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $410,734 to partially offset costs to expand the operation of the micro-transit shuttle program, with a term ending January 31, 2026;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $410,734, offset by SCAQMD grant funds; and
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Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $410,734, offset by the transfer of SCAQMD grant funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (Districts 1, 2, 3)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
24. 24-51928 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI 23-193 and award contracts to Airwave Communications Enterprises, of Commerce, CA, CDCE Inc., of Yorba Linda, CA, and Innovative Emergency Equipment, of Riverside, CA, for mobile computer in-car installation services, in an annual aggregate amount of $895,000 and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $89,500, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $984,500, 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 contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
HEARINGS
25. 24-51936 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and consider a third-party appeal from Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (APL23- 018);
Adopt resolution determining that the project is consistent with and within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the Downtown Plan Program
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(PD-30) Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (EIR-04-08) (SCH No. 2009071006) and Downtown Plan Program EIR Land Use Equivalency Program and PEIR Addendum (EIRA-06-20) (PECC-06-22) and subject to the Downtown Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and making certain findings and determinations related thereto and warrants no further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 and 15168; and
Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Site Plan Review (SPR22-135), and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval related thereto, for a project consisting of the demolition of an existing three-story hotel building and the construction of a new eight-story multi-family residential building consisting of 141 dwelling units (16 of which are affordable [very-low income]) in a building with 75 vehicular parking spaces in an at-grade and subterranean parking structure, 54 bicycle parking spaces, 3,125 square feet of common open space and 2,630 square feet of private open space area located at 335 Pacific Avenue in the Downtown Plan (PD-30) Planned Development District. The locally designated historic landmark sign (Dolly Varden Rooftop Sign) would be temporarily removed, preserved, and relocated onto the proposed building subject to the final Certificate of Appropriateness conditions (COAC2212-02). (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0013
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Maryanne Cronnin, Planner, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ryan Caldera, Applicant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Sam Solinsky spoke.
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Senay Kenfe spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Kootnz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0013. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
26. 24-51937 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and consider a third-party appeal from Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (APL23- 019);
Adopt resolution approving and certifying an Addendum (EIRA-04-23) to the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the City of Long Beach Downtown Plan (PEIR-SCH# 2009071006) relating to the development project at 615 East Ocean Blvd (Project) in the Downtown Plan Planned Development District (PD-30) Area and pursuant to the approved Downtown Plan Program EIR Land Use Equivalency Program (LUEP), in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines and making certain CEQA Findings and Determinations relative thereto, including a finding that the adopted Downtown Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program mitigates, to the extent feasible, impacts associated with LUEP projects, in accordance with those measures as set forth in the Downtown Plan
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PEIR; and that no new or different mitigation measures are required; and
Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Site Plan Review for the Project, consisting of construction of a new 21-story residential building for 203 residential units, including thirteen affordable units, and three concessions as allowed per the city’s Enhanced Density Bonus Ordinance, and a height exception as allowed per the Downtown Plan for a building height of 257.5 feet instead of not more than 240 feet, located at 615 East Ocean Boulevard within the Downtown Plan (PD-30) Planned Development District. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0014
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Jonathan Iniesta, Planner, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Sam Solnsky spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0014. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
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motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
27. 24-52032 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and accept Categorical Exemption CE-23-113;
Adopt resolution approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA23-002) to repeal the 1989 Victory Park Design Guidelines and adopt Victory Park/Santa Cruz Park Design Guidelines and proposed findings thereto, to establish updated design guidelines for Victory Park and Santa Cruz Park in the Downtown Shoreline Planned Development (PD-6) District; and
Enactment No: RES-24-0015
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Allison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0015. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
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24-52033 Adopt resolution directing Director of Community Development to submit LCPA23- 002 and all relevant supporting documentation to the California Coastal Commission for a finding of conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program. (District 1)
Enactment No: RES-24-0016
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0016. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kristie Eads spoke.
Micheal Eads spoke.
Samantha McFeely spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
28. 24-52040 Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments and reappointments for Non-Charter Commissions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
29. 24-52034 Recommendation to request City Council to approve a Support position on CA Proposition 1 - Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
30. 24-52036 Recommendation to request City Council approval of the 2024 Legislative Agenda as recommended by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING
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Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
31. 24-51938 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with the California Board of State and Community Corrections to accept and expend grant funds for the City’s homelessness emergency activities, the City Prosecutor’s Reentry Services Program, and Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos, in the amount of $5,500,000;
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,500,000 for a transfer to the Health and Human Services, City Prosecutor, and Public Works Departments, offset by grant revenue from the California Board of State and Community Corrections;
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,250,000, offset by grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor Department by $750,000, offset by grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,500,000, offset by grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,500,000, offset by a transfer of California Board of State and Community Corrections grant from the Capital Grant Fund. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Pamela Young Lee spoke.
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
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Allison Bruesehoff spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke
Douglas Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
32. 24-51939 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, with a date certain termination of February 29, 2024; and
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 Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
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 Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
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Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Terresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Peter Basson spoke.
33. 24-51893-01 Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding the operation of the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) and the election by Covanta Long Beach Renewable Energy Corporation (Covanta), of Long Beach, CA to exercise of its right of early termination and decommissioning under the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) Operations and Maintenance Agreement No. 23336 effective January 31, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the SERRF Fund Group in the Energy Resources Department by $8,000,000 to fund the decommission cost of SERRF, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
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Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke.
Joshua Hickman, Acting Environmental Services Bureau Manager, Public Works, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke.
Erin Rowland, General Superintendent of Operations, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke.
Erin Rowland, General Superintendent of Operations, Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
34. 24-51891-01 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ER23-246 and execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Bioenergy Devco, LLC (BDC), of Annapolis, MD to design, permit, finance, construct, own, operate, and transfer an organic waste receiving and processing facility on the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) site located at 120 Pier S Avenue, Long Beach, CA, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the Exclusive Negotiating
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Agreement, including any necessary subsequent amendments or agreements contingent on negotiated terms and conditions. (Citywide)
Jane Hermsen, Electric Generation Bureau Manager, Energy Resources, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
35. 24-51948 Recommendation to approve and adopt the Long Beach Unit Annual Plan (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
Bob Dowell, Director of Energy Resources, spoke.
Jane Hermsen, Electric Generation Bureau Manager, Energy Resources, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
36. 24-51929 Recommendation to receive and file an amendment to Contract No. 35169 with GSSI, Inc., dba General Security Services, of Wilmington, CA, for providing security guard services, to increase the contract amount by $500,000, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic and people experiencing homelessness; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35169 with GSSI, Inc., dba General Security Services, of
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Wilmington, CA, for providing security guard services, to increase the contract amount by $695,400, plus an additional $500,000 for emergency services related to people experiencing homelessness, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $7,831,300, and extend the term of the contract to August 21, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
37. 24-51940 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023- 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). (Citywide).
Enactment No: RES-24-0017
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24- 0017. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
38. 24-51942 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (Citywide).
Enactment No: RES-24-0018
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0018. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
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Absent: 3 Zendejas, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
Mayor Richardson spoke.
39. 24-51933 Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $9,903,242 to fund the various projects identified in the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan, offset by a transfer of Measure A funds in the Citywide Activities Department. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Jonathan Bowlin, Acting Business Operations Manager, Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
40. 24-51943 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ PW-23-251 and award contracts to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, Black O’Dowd and Associates, Inc. dba BOA Architecture of Long Beach, CA, BrightView Holdings Inc. dba Brightview Design of Irvine, CA, Carrier Johnson dba Carrier Johnson + Culture of Los Angeles, CA, City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Community Works Design Group LLC of Riverside, CA, David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. dba David Volz Design of Costa Mesa, CA, Environ Architecture, Inc. of Long Beach, CA, M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. dba Gensler of Los Angeles, CA, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. of Anaheim, CA, HKS Architects, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, HMC Group dba HMC Architects of Los Angeles, CA, Johnson Fain, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, Kardent of Long Beach, CA, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Orange, CA, Kounkuey Design Initiative, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, Mary McGrath Architects, a California Corporation of Oakland, CA, Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Incorporated of Fullerton, CA, NAC, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, office42 architecture of Los Angeles, CA, Ragel Architects, Inc. dba office42 architecture of CA, Pamela Burton & Co. of Santa Monica, CA, Paul Murdoch Architects, a Professional Corporation of Los Angeles, CA, Perkins Eastman Architects of Los Angeles, CA, Rania Alomar Architect, Inc. dba RA-DA (Alomar, Rania) of West Hollywood, CA, RDC-S111, Inc. DBA Studio One Eleven of Long Beach, CA, RJM Design Group, Inc. of San Juan Capistrano, CA, SALT Landscape Architects, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, Schmidt Design Group, Inc., of San Diego, CA, Arkiterv, Inc. dba SPF:architects of Culver City, CA, Stoss Inc dba Stoss Landscape Urbanism of Boston, MA, MLA Green, Inc. dba Studio-MLA of CA of Los Angeles, CA, Tate Snyder Kimsey, Inc. dba TSK Architects of Los
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Angeles, CA, Paul Tang Architects, Inc. dba Versa Design LA of Los Angeles, CA, and Westgroup Designs, Inc. of Irvine, CA; for as-needed architectural, landscape architecture and urban design consulting services, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods with a total annual aggregate amount of $20,000,000 each year at the discretion of the City Manager; 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 Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
41. 24-51944 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW23-209 and award contracts to Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., of City of Industry, CA, Consolidated Disposal Service, L.L.C., of Long Beach, CA, and EDCO Transport Services, LLC, of Signal Hill, CA, for municipal solid waste processing and disposal services, in an annual aggregate amount of $20,000,000; authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $4,000,000, for a total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $24,000,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Erin Rowland, General Superintendent of Operations, Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Joshua Hickman, Acting Environmental Services Bureau Manager, Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
ORDINANCE
42. 24-52019 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending and restating Section 2.18.050 and amending Sections 2.18.070 and 2.18.090.B of the Long Beach Municipal Code, all relating to regulations of City Council established advisory boards, commissions and committees, 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 Vice Mayor Allen, to declare ordinance read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
43. 24-51941 Recommendation to adopt Resolution of Intention amending the City of Long Beach (City) contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to include a mandatory employee contribution of three (3) percent of compensation earnable toward the City's required employer contribution to CalPERS (in addition to the nine (9) percent statutory employee contribution) pursuant to Government Code Section 20516(a), applicable to the Long Beach Firefighter Association (FFA) Classic Public Safety CalPERS Members; and
Enactment No: RES-24-0019
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0019. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
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24-52021 Declare ordinance to amend the City’s contract with CalPERS to provide the mandatory employee contribution of three (3) percent of compensation earnable toward the City's required employer contribution to CalPERS pursuant to Government Code Section 20516(a), applicable to the Long Beach Firefighter (FFA) Classic Public Safety CalPERS Members, 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 Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to declare ordinance read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
NEW BUSINESS
44. 24-52098 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500 offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the National College Resources Foundation to support their 25th Annual Los Angeles Black College Expo; 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. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
45. 24-52099 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to Bobby Dee Investments, dba The Hideout Bar #2, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
There was no public comment.
There were two Online Public Comments received and two non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Austin requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Cletus Anderson.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carl Weathers.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:04 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Cletus Anderson and Carl Weathers.
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NOTE:
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