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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 5:01 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, Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Saro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 25, except for Items 6, 23, and 24. 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
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1. 24-53505 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the City Activities Department, to provide a contribution to the Success In Challenges, Inc. in support of the Annual Spring Gala 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53506 Recommendation to receive and file a report for Councilwoman Kerr's travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the State of the Union and had in-person meetings with our Congressional Representative.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53548 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the City Activities Department, to provide a contribution to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach in support of the Dine in Pine 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53549 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the $500 of the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $500 of the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Tichenor Clinic for Children for the 9th Annual Superheroes Carnival & Resource Fair; 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.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53552 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of:
• $500 to Success In Challenges, Inc. in support of their 2024 Spring Gala; • $500 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach in support of their 2024 Black & White Ball;
• $1,000 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach in support of their 2024 Dine on Pine Event;
• $1,000 to the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation in support of their NICU Warrior Walk; and
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Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53553 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $800, offset by Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to Camerata Singers of Long Beach in support of their young artist pilot program;
2. $300 to the Long Beach Century Club Inc in support of their annual Hall of Fame sports banquet; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $800 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, 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
Mayor Richardson recused himself from Agenda Item No. 6.
7. 24-53538 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 $56,260 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Joseph Martini.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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
8. 24-53541 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 $70,470 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Vuong Nguyen.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53542 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 $58,290 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Nathaniel Sanders.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53543 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 $58,290 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for James Stahmann.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53544 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $11,092.50 and also 2) separate authority to pay $40,020 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Maisha Walker.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53537 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. 36630, with the firm Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, to continue representation of the City in the matter entitled Michael Colbert. vs. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21LBCV00555.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53545 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, May 14, and May 21, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
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Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53536 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 13, 2024 and May 24, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53468 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Sixth Amendment to Agreement No. 35112 with the Long Beach Community College District, to continue economic development counseling and educational services through its Small Business Development Center, in an annual amount not to exceed $110,000, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with two consecutive one- year extensions options, at the discretion of the City Manager, and subject to the continued availability of funds. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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. 24-53470 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Haaker Equipment Company, of La Verne, CA, for the purchase of an electric LS125 Madvac sub-compact sweeper, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to
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Sourcewell (Contract No. RFP #093021-EXP), in a total annual amount not to exceed $264,659, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0072
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0072. 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
17. 24-53471 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a vehicle demonstration agreement, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, to demonstrate an all- electric Rizon e16m stake bed truck, at no cost to the City of Long Beach, for a period of 90 days, with the option to renew for two-additional one-month periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0073
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0073. 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
18. 24-53480 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. RFP FM-24-398 and award contracts to Craftsman Collision, of Long Beach, CA, Fleet Collision Services Inc., dba JRF Collision/Elite Restoration, of Bellflower, CA, and Long Beach Lincoln Mercury, Inc., dba Caruso Ford Lincoln/Caruso Collision Center, of Long Beach, CA, for as- needed light and medium-duty vehicle body repair and painting services, in an aggregate annual amount of $1,300,000, for a period of two years; and, authorize
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a fifteen percent contingency of $195,000, for a total aggregate annual amount not to exceed $1,495,000, 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; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $1,185,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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
19. 24-53483 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-24-406 and award a contract to Rotorcraft Support, Inc., of Fillmore, CA, for the purchase of Eurocopter helicopter parts and repair service, in an annual amount of $350,000, and authorize a 15 percent contingency of $52,500, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $402,500, inclusive of taxes and fees, 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; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $152,500, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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
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20. 24-53469 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Teleflex, LLC, of Morrisville, NC, for furnishing and delivering Arrow EZ intraosseous (IO) needles, in an annual amount of $150,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $22,500, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $172,500, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0074
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0074. 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
21. 24-53473 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Purchase Order No. 22405124 with Master Landscape and Maintenance, Inc., of Westminster, CA, for the provision of cleaning, litter abatement, and special collection services, to increase the annual contract amount by $200,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $400,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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
22. 24-53472 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Chateau Hospitality Collection, Incorporated, dba Chez Bacchus, for a person to person and premise to premise application for an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 743 East
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4th Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) or a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, 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
23. 24-53475 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, CA, for the Woodruff Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (TSSP) to modify and synchronize the traffic signals along Woodruff Avenue from Rosecrans Avenue to Willow Street in a total amount not to exceed $795,700, for a period of two years with the option to renew for 3 additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 4, 5)
24. 24-53474 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, CA, for the South Street Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to modify and synchronize the traffic signals along South Street from Atlantic Boulevard to Studebaker Road in a total amount not to exceed $627,200, for a period of two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 8, 9)
25. 24-53476 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35982 with The Broadband Group, of Las Vegas, NV, for expert guidance and blueprints of the Citywide Fiber Network Infrastructure Initiative, to increase the contract amount by $511,600, with a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $76,740, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $1,740,340, and extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2026, with option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
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Councilmember Uranga, 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
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
LONG BEACH SISTER CITIES
Mike Vaughan, Chair of the Board, Long Beach Sister Cities, spoke.
Susan Redfield, President, Long Beach Sister Cities, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Anthony Holmes spoke.
Theodore Caruthers III spoke.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
26. 24-53317-01 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 second departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request City Manager to identify one-time funds through the mid-year appropriation adjustment or alternative one-time funds available to allow the Long Beach Fire Department’s Rescue 2 to continue to operate through the end of the FY24, and that the item be laid over to Tuesday, June 11, 2024, with recommendations, which include a potential funding source. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Rebecca Bernstorff, Budget Performance Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
27. 24-53551 Recommendation to request City Manager, through the Governmental Affairs team and in coordination with the City Prosecutor, Police Department, and Health and Human Services Department, provide an overview of proposed legislation that serves to address retail theft, drug use, and “smash and grab” crimes in California, within 30 days. This overview, provided as a Council letter and presented to the Public Safety Committee, should include a description of the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, Californians Together Against Retail Theft package, Working Together for a Safer California Plan package, #SmartSolutions Policy Platform, and other related proposals as appropriate; and
Request City Manager, through the Governmental Affairs team and in coordination with the City Prosecutor, Police Department, and Health and Human Services Department, provide policy position recommendations, through a Council letter and presented to the Public Safety Committee, on proposed legislation that furthers priorities included in the City Council-approved 2024 Legislative Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, 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
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Abigail Mejia spoke.
Keith Mason spoke.
Kurt Schaeifer spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
28. 24-53477 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments with RB Inyokern Solar WDAT 1203 LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, for the purchase of renewable electric energy credits, for a period of
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one year with automatic annual renewals for up to ten years, unless terminated, at the discretion of the City Manager;
Enactment No: RES-24-0075
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24- 0075. 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.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Jason Kaplan spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
24-53478 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments with PowerMarket, of New York, New York, to manage and facilitate the purchase of renewable electric energy credits; for a period of one year, with automatic annual renewals for up to ten years, unless terminated, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Approve the transition of all eligible City-owned electricity accounts to Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Community Renewables Program.
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(Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0076
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0076. 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
29. 24-53532 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the City’s STRONG Beach Summer of Opportunity violence prevention activities and Police response efforts. (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
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Erica Sanchez, Clinical Services Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alanah Grant, Equity Officer, City Manager Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Lorena Banuelos spoke.
Hailey Liera spoke.
Cindy Sahaguin spoke.
Andrew Mandujano spoke.
Edrick Salgado spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Erica Sanchez, Clinical Services Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
30. 24-53484 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an Occupancy Agreement with Kola Partnership, a
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California general partnership, for the use of the property located at 150 Alamitos Avenue for a period of one year, with two one-year options to extend, in an amount not to exceed $2,409,000 annually. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
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: 1 Zendejas
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development,
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spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Gary Shelton spoke.
Jason Greenleaf spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
31. 24-53479 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding the City of Long Beach Youth and Emerging Adults Strategic Plan three-year update. (Citywide)
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
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
David McGill-Soriano, Youth Development Manager, spoke; and continued the
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PowerPoint presentation.
Faith Mack, Youth Advisory Council, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Abigale Matlock, Youth Advisory Council, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alexandra Garibay Murillo, Youth Advisory Council, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
David McGill-Soriano, Youth Development Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
32. 24-53485 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $30,000,000 to be used for the construction of the Shoreline Drive Gateway: Corridor Realignment and Community Connections Project;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $30,000,000, offset by USDOT grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $30,000,000, offset by the transfer of USDOT grant revenue from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 1)
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,
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Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
33. 24-53481 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36492 with PeopleSpace (formerly Interior Office Solutions, Inc.), of Irvine, CA, for the continued purchase of office furniture and equipment layout, design, assembly, and installation services, to increase the contract amount by $2,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $2,300,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, that the item be laid over to the Tuesday, July 11, 2024, City Council meeting. 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
34. 24-53482 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Upland Software, Inc., of Lachine, Quebec (Canada), for the implementation of a time-entry software and ongoing support services in an amount of $1,011,261, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $202,252 for a total amount not to exceed $1,213,513, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods each in an annual amount of $534,056, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $106,811, for a total annual amount not to exceed $640,867, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
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Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0077
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0077. 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.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Dawn Henderson, General Superintendent of Operations, Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
NEW BUSINESS
35. 24-53636 Recommendation to adopt resolution to recognize every May as Preservation Month in the City of Long Beach.
Enactment No: RES-24-0078
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
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Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0078. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Ricks-Oddie
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chaiyse Hales spoke.
There were nine Online Public Comments and six public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Vito D’Erasmo; and made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:36 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Vito D’Erasmo.
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NOTE:
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Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.