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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 5:04 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk, Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Cub Scout Pack 88 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 14, except for Items 6, 7, and 14. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 0 None
1. 24-52232 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Mayor’s Youth One-Time Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to Associated Students Inc. in support of the CSULB National Pan Hellenic Council’s 27th Annual Long Beach Step Show; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
2. 24-52239 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
3. 24-52243 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between February 5, 2024 and February 12, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 0 None
4. 24-52125 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Third Amendment to Lease No. 34552 with Killing Fields Memorial Center, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, extending the term of the Lease at City-owned property located at 1501 East Anaheim Street. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
5. 24-52136 Recommendation to approve the Midtown Business Improvement District Annual Report and Assessment for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, automatically extending the current agreement with the Midtown Property and Business Owners Association for a one-year period; and, authorize payment of $20,813 in City property assessments for the Midtown Business Improvement District from the General Fund Group. (District 6)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
6. 24-52137 Recommendation to approve the Uptown Property and Business Improvement District Annual Report and Assessment for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, automatically extending the current agreement with the Uptown Property and Community Association for a one-year period; and, authorize payment of $31,894 in City property assessments for the Uptown Property and Business Improvement District from the General Fund Group. (Districts 8, 9)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by
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Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Julian Cernuda, Business Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Justin Blakely spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
7. 24-52126 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, subcontracts, and subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or to the agreement term, with Community Partners, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount up to $340,103 as part of the Long Beach Undocumented
Entrepreneurship/Microenterprise project, impact-focused collaboration with Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment (ÓRALE), to uplift Long Beach’s undocumented immigrant community, for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Eli Romero, Business Development Officer, Economic Development, spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Gaby Hernadez spoke.
Hilda Jurado spoke.
Analuz Gonzalez-Vasquez spoke.
Ben Cadranel spoke.
Erik Garela spoke.
Maribel Cruz spoke.
8. 24-52127 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35936 with Suzanne P. Lawrence, dba Advisor Business Solutions, of Long Beach, CA, for culturally relevant communications and marketing services for the statewide Black Infant Health Public Awareness Campaign, to increase the contract amount by $350,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $950,000. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
9. 24-52129 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PR-22-084 and award a contract to California Aquatics, of Seal Beach, CA, to execute a permit for the operation of an aquatic equipment rental concession at Bay Shore Walk and Marina Park for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City
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Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
10. 24-52128 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Olive By The Bay, dba Olive By The Bay, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 76 1/2 62nd Place. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
11. 24-52130 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a dedication easement deed from PCH Property, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, property owner at 6400 East Pacific Coast Highway for traffic signal purposes;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a dedication easement deed from Mamo LBMP Investors I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, property owner at 6411 East Pacific Coast Highway for traffic signal purposes; and
Determine that the project is within the scope of the previously certified 2nd & PCH Project Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2014031059) and no further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 is required. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
12. 24-52131 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, including subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, for administration and cost-sharing of the Coordinated Compliance Monitoring and Reporting Plan Implementation for the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors Waters Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Loads, in a total cost not-to-exceed $12,730 for a three-year term. (Districts 1, 2)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
13. 24-52132 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW 23-249 and award a contract to Galls, LLC, of Lexington, KY, to provide professional clothing, uniforms, equipment, and security gear, in an annual amount of $115,000, authorize a fifteen percent contingency in the amount of $17,250, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $132,250, 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 amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
14. 24-52135 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to accept a donation from Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership DBA Verizon Wireless (Verizon) in the amount of $60,000 to bolster the City of Long Beach’s (City) existing Tech-To-Go Program administered by the Long Beach Public Library; and to amend Strategic Joint Development Agreement No. 35310 with Verizon Wireless to replace Smart City Solutions with Digital Inclusion efforts; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Library Services Department by $60,000 for the Tech-to-Go Program, offset by a donation from Verizon. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 0 None
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 14.
Karen Reside spoke.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
BLACK EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Christian Cambridge, President, Black Employees Association, spoke; and provided a video.
Max Viltz spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
ACS PET ADOPTION
Mayor Richardson spoke.
May Villanueva, Administrative Analyst, Parks, Recreation, and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
RECOGNIZING STORM PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE WORKERS
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Reginald Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. 24-52245 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft a resolution in support of the Affordable Connectivity Program to Bridge the Digital Divide.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Estefania Zavala, Digital Inclusion Officer, Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Estefania Zavala, Digital Inclusion Officer, Technology and Innovation, spoke.
Erica Jacquez spoke.
Carmen Shoemaker spoke.
Josh Butler spoke.
16. 24-51870-01 Recommendation to receive Charter Commission appointments approved by the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Section 2.03.065 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 0 None
Mayor Rex Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
17. 24-52117 Recommendation to approve the submission of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for up to $50,000,000 in loan and grant funds available through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to apply for and utilize these funds for the construction of a proposed affordable housing project, and surrounding infrastructure and transportation improvements, at 946 Linden Avenue. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by
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Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Kjell Stava, Real Estate Project Coordinator, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
18. 24-52118 Recommendation to approve the submission of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for up to $50,000,000 in loan and grant funds available through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to apply for and utilize these funds for the construction of a proposed affordable housing project, and surrounding infrastructure and transportation improvements, at 1401 Long Beach Boulevard. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Kjell Stava, Real Estate Project Coordinator, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
19. 24-52119 Recommendation to approve the Downtown Long Beach Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Report continuing the annual business license assessment for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance for a one-year term. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Austin Metoyer spoke.
20. 24-52134 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase of Real Estate with 4 Redondo Holdings, LLC, a California corporation, for the purchase of certain real property located at 2961 Redondo Avenue, Assessor Parcel Numbers 7149-011-006, in an amount not to exceed $4,100,000;
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $6,000,000 to fund the purchase of the property, acquisition-related costs, and tenant improvements, offset by future bond proceeds;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,800,000 to fund tenant improvements, offset by a transfer from the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department; and
Accept the Categorical Exemption CE-24-013. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
21. 24-52120 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35805 with Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County (Goodwill SOLAC), of Long Beach, CA, to continue providing required, specialized services for the Fundamentals of Fatherhood Program, to revise the annual contract amount not to exceed $110,000 for the period of May 22, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2025, with the option to renew an additional $110,000 annually for three additional one-year periods;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35872 with Kristopher McLucas Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Inc. (Kristopher McLucas), of Long Beach, CA, to continue providing required, specialized services for the Fundamentals of Fatherhood Program for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $60,000, and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2025, with the option to renew for three additional one- year periods;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36266 with Long Beach Non-Profit Partnership, Inc., dba The Nonprofit Partnership (TNP), of Long Beach, CA, to continue providing organizational and leadership development by engaging the City's youth and emerging adults and youth-serving organizations, to increase the contract amount by $641,375, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $2,250,000, and extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2025, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36616 with Kristopher McLucas Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Inc. (Kristopher McLucas), of Long Beach, CA, to continue providing required, specialized services for the Futures First Program, and extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2025, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
22. 24-52121 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with VOYA, for healthcare specific stop-loss reinsurance coverage with a $500,000 deductible level, at an estimated cost of $1,921,520 for a twelve-month period retroactively effective January 1, 2024; and, execute any subsequent amendments necessary to maintain current benefit levels and remain in compliance with state and federal laws. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
ORDINANCE
23. 24-52220-01 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2500, relating to the designation of the property located at 3917 Long Beach Boulevard, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.
Enactment No: ORD-24-0005
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance
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No. ORD-24-0005. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
24. 24-52047-01 Recommendation to declare ordinance finding and determining that a Transportation Improvement Fee (TIF) credit is due for the development project located at 2401 East Wardlow Road in the amount of $555,547; and, authorizing City Manager to execute an agreement with GCC Long Beach, LLC, providing for a TIF credit in the amount of $555,547, read and adopted as read. (District 5)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: ORD-24-0006
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-24-0006. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no Online Public Comments and non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in recognition of Reena Anderson‘s 100th birthday.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Kritney Horn.
Councilwoman Saro extended condolences to the family of Kritney Horn; and made community
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announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Johnny Santos.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:33 PM, Vice Mayor Allen adjourned the meeting in recognition of Reena Anderson and in memory of Kritney Horn and Johnny Santos.
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NOTE:
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