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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 5:05 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, 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.
Vice Mayor Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 16, except for Items 7 and 16. 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
Hilda Gaytan spoke.
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1. 24-53042 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,740, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $890 to Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association for their Earth Day Event on April 21st, 2024;
• $650 to Flamin Curry for Catering services at the Ramadan Iftar Celebration on April 2nd, 2024;
• $2,000 to the St. Mary Medical Center Foundation for their Easter Walk on March 31st, 2024;
• $1,000 to Long Beach Disability Pride for their 3rd Annual Long Beach Disability Pride Celebration on July 26th, 2024;
• $200 to Rose Park Neighborhood Association for their Neighborhood Meeting on April 3rd, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,740 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 24-53043 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,358, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of:
• $2,500 to the City Manager's Office of Special Events and Filming, to Support the First Annual Mariachi Festival on May 4, 2024; • $500 to Long Beach Filipino Festival to support their 5th Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival on May 4, 2024;
• $858 to Sunny Central Neighborhood Association to support their attendance at the Neighborhoods USA Conference from May 22-25, 2024; • $500 to Partners of Parks to support their 2024 Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 15th, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,358 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 24-53044 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with Partners of Parks, a California nonprofit corporation, to administer the Lights, Cameras, No Action Pilot Program in Council District 3 as a fiscal sponsor, in a total amount not to exceed $10,000 for a period of one year;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $10,000, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide funding for the Lights, Cameras, No Action Pilot Program, to be administered by Partners of Parks, a California nonprofit corporation, as a fiscal sponsor; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
4. 24-53045 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $10,250, offset Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the following:
1. $1,510 to Long Beach Little League in support of their Girls with Game Initiative;
2. $3,000 to St. Joseph Catholic Church in support of their annual community fair;
3. $2,000 to Partners of Park in support of El Dorado Park Estates
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Neighborhood Association’s community efforts and participation in the Neighborhoods USA conference;
4. $1,800 to Partners of Parks to support Buffum Total Learning Center’s May 4th Community Resource Fair;
5. $500 to the Long Beach Century Club Inc in support of their Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament;
6. $500 to provide support for the 2024 Mariachi Festival;
7. $440 Altrusa International of Long Beach, Inc in support of their writing contests in District 4 elementary schools;
8. $500 to PTA California Congress of Parents, Teachers & Students, Inc (William F. Prisk Elementary PTA) in support of Prisk’s Pancake Breakfast; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 24-53032 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 24-53021 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 8, 2024 and April 15, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
7. 24-52993 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents with the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $50,000 for the ClimateLB Microgrant Program, with a term ending December 31, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $50,000, offset by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors grant funds. (Districts 1, 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, 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
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
8. 24-52984 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $423,290 for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program with a term ending March 31, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $423,290, offset by DOE grant funds. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
9. 24-52983 Recommendation to approve the 2024 Office of Climate Action and Sustainability Work Plan. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 24-52985 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Quality Office Furnishings, of Yorba Linda, CA, for the provision of furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) at City of Long Beach leased office space at 4900 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 110, and 4910 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 215 (Subject Property), on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Judicial Council of California (JCOC), in an amount of $494,102, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $49,410, for a total contract amount not to exceed $543,512, until the JCOC contract expires on August 31, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the JCOC contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
Enactment No: RES-24-0060
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0060 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
24-52986 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract,
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and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Maven Imaging, LLC, of Aliso Viejo, CA, for the purchase, delivery, and installation of medical imaging equipment at the Subject Property for use by the City of Long Beach’s (City) Department of Human Resources’ Risk Management & Occupational Health Services Bureau in an amount of $124,800, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $12,480, for a total contract amount not to exceed $137,280, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Employee Benefits Fund Group by $139,923 and Insurance Fund Group by $193,227 in the Human Resources Department, to allow the City to purchase medical imaging equipment, FF&E, and pay for excess Tenant Improvement costs at the Subject Property, offset by funds available. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0061
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0061 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. 24-52982 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB CE-24-391 and award a contract to Safeway Sign Company, of Adelanto, CA, to furnish and deliver traffic and custom signs, poles and related supplies, in an annual amount of $300,000 and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $60,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $360,000 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 Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
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Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
12. 24-52981 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35178 with Hologic Sales and Service, LLC, of San Diego, CA, for the continued purchase of diagnostic molecular test kits, in a total annual amount not to exceed $100,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 21, 2029. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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. 24-52980 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with California Humanities to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of up to $5,500, for a Library Innovation Lab Grant Project, for the period ending December 31, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group (SR 120) in the Library Services Department (LS) by up to $5,500, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
14. 24-52979 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, and to accept and expend grant funds for the Junipero Beach Sports Courts project, in the amount of $150,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation,
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South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation Grant Program;
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000, offset by grant revenue from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation Grant; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000, offset by a transfer of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation grant funds from the Tidelands Capital Grants Fund. (District 2)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
15. 24-52978 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Fire Wings of Towne Center, LLC, dba Fire Wings for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 7565 Carson Boulevard. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
16. 24-53020 Recommendation to determine that the granting of Facility/Pipeline Permit Supplement No. S-2-23 under existing Facility/Pipeline Permit No. P-157-89 to Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc., will not be contrary to the public interest; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to issue said permit supplement in accordance with Section 15.44.060, Permit Issuance, of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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. 16.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Rita Goshert, Director, Child Life Program and Miller's Children Hospital, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
PROJECT STREET VET
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Diana Geosano, Project Street Vet, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
CONSERVATION CORPS URBAN LUMBER PROGRAM
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Dan Knapp, Executive Director, Long Beach Conservation Corp, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Dan Knapp, Executive Director, Long Beach Conservation Corp, spoke.
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Dan Knapp, Executive Director, Long Beach Conservation Corp, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
HEARINGS
17. 24-52975 Recommendation to receive and file the Biennial Report on Public Convenience and Necessity Regarding Taxicab Service and conclude the hearing; determine that the number of authorized taxicabs is sufficient for the needs of the City of Long Beach; find that Long Beach Yellow Cab Cooperative, Inc. (LBYC), is in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the current permit; direct that the period for filing of taxicab applications remains closed; and
Extend the term of the Taxi Regulation Modernization Pilot Program for a period of two years and request City Attorney to work with Long Beach Yellow Cab and Financial Management Department to prepare appropriate revisions to the relevant Long Beach Municipal Code sections and current taxicab ordinance. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 Duggan, Kerr, Uranga, Austin
No: 1 Supernaw
Recused: 4 Zendejas, Allen, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson, Councilwoman Zendejas, Vice Mayor Allen, Councilwoman Saro, and Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused themselves from Agenda Item No.
16. Amanda Hall, Deputy Director, Financial Management, spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
18. 24-52976 Recommendation to receive and file supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant the issuance of a Parklet Permit to ADR Due LLC dba Aroma Di Roma, at 4708 East Second Street. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, 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
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Estela Tejidor spoke.
Heather Kern spoke.
Kurt Schneider spoke.
Edward Gulian spoke.
Tim Terrell spoke.
Christopher Hayes spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Julie Dean spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
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Vanessa Ibarra, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
19. 24-52977 Recommendation to receive and file supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant the issuance of a Parklet Permit to Kobeissi Inc., dba Open Sesame, at 5215 East Second Street. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, 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
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Kurt Schneider spoke.
Tim Terrell spoke.
Christopher Hayes spoke.
Yasmine Kabeissi spoke.
Aidan Peterson spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Julie Dean spoke.
Ali Kobeissi spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dana Buchanan spoke.
Paul Buchanan spoke.
Hilda Gaytain spoke.
Christina Nigrelli spoke.
Antonia Diaz spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Kim Worobec spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
24-53314 Karen Reside spoke; and provided a handout.
24-53312 Bill Sive spoke; and provided a handout.
24-53313 Jim Oberst spoke; and provided a handout.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
25. 24-52970-01 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code with proposed recommendations outlined in the Feasibility of Implementing Contractor and Subcontractor Verification for Additional Wage Protections and Labor Standards, including the disclosure whether contractors allocate any healthcare expenditures to their construction workers, and report back to council in 60 days;
Request City Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of all labor compliance violations reported by subcontractors over five years from the adoption of the contractor verification ordinance; and
Request Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to consider adding language in the Legislative Agenda to advocate greater compliance enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, that the item be laid over to the next City
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Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. 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
REGULAR AGENDA
20. 24-53047 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Long Beach Economic Partnership, local educational institutions, and other relevant organizations to explore options to establish a media incubator initiative to support the resilience and success of Long Beach’s local media and journalism sector; and
Refer to Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to discuss adding support for state and federal legislation that aims to provide support and funding for local media and journalism entities, such as the California Journalism Preservation Act, to the City’s legislative agenda.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Jennifer Fleming spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
21. 24-52971 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with the United States Forest Service to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Inflation Reduction Act, Urban and Community Forestry Program, with a term ending March 18, 2029; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000,000, offset by US Forest Service grant funds. (Districts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, 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
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vanessa Covington spoke.
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Ben Fisher spoke; and provided a handout.
Alan Tolkoff spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
22. 24-52973 Recommendation to receive and file presentation of a 2023 Gateway Cities Energy Action Gold Award earned by the City of Long Beach for achievements of excellence in furthering sustainable energy goals. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, 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
Hector De La Torre, Executive Director, Gateway Cities Council of Government, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
23. 24-52974 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease- purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of personal computers, pursuant to the agreement with Dell Marketing, LP., utilizing the approved Region XIV Education Service Center, OMNIA Partners agreement, payable over a four-
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year period for $2,100,000 in addition to principal interest and escrow fees at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, 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
24. 24-52821-01 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving a Zone Change (ZCHG22-005) from Two Family Residential District (R-2-N) with standard lots to Community R-4- N Commercial (CCN), which allows medium density residential development pursuant to R-4-N densities on properties located at 4151 Fountain Street and 4220 Wehrle Court, read and adopted as read. (District 3)
Enactment No: ORD-24-0010
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-24-0010. 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
NEW BUSINESS
26. 24-53068 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,950 offset Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $1,000 to support the First Annual Long Beach Mariachi Festival on May 4th, 2024;
• $200 to Pueblita Tortillas for Catering Services for the Junipero Beach Cleanup on May 19th, 2024;
• $750 Burbank Community Team to support their fundraising event at
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Pigeon’s Roller Rink on April 17th, 2024;
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,950 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department; and
Restate the recommendation approved by the City Council on March 19, 2024, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $1,523 donation of Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds from Robert Earls BBQ to Robert E. Cox.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, 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
27. 24-53008-01 Recommendation to approve naming of the Third Floor Development to Congressman Alan Lowenthal Global Trade and Education Center at the Port Administration Building, a process which is in accordance with City of Long Beach Administrative Regulation AR 8-7, Policy and Procedures for the Naming of City- owned Land, Buildings, and Facilities.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Alan Lowenthal spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
24-53179 Seth Freeman spoke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Uranga made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:52 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
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NOTE:
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