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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, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Uranga
Also present: April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk, Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilman Austin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 30, 45, except for Item 22. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
1. 24-53845 Recommendation to suspend Council rule contained in Municipal Code Section
2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel
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the City Council meetings on July 2nd, July 9th, and July 23rd.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
2. 24-53854 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $5,000 to Shakespeare by the Sea for Shakespeare by the Sea’s 27th Season;
2. $1,000 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for Dine on Pine 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
3. 24-53831 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Smith Law Offices, LLP, to continue representation of City employees 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 Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
4. 24-53813 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
5. 24-53832 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 3, 2024 and June 10, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
6. 24-53748 Recommendation to adopt resolution designating City of Long Beach (City) officials as the City’s agents with respect to obtaining financial assistance from the State and/or Federal government in connection with declared disasters. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0084
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0084. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
7. 24-53773 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35154 with Coldwell Banker Commercial Blair WestMac, of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No. 35885 with Cushman and Wakefield of California, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No. 36010 with Jones Lang LaSalle, of El Segundo, CA; and Agreement No. 35189 with Lee & Associates, of Long Beach, CA, for as-needed real estate broker services, to extend the term of the Agreements to June 30, 2025; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute listing agreements, and any other necessary documents, with Coldwell Banker Commercial Blair WestMac, Cushman and Wakefield of California, Inc., Jones Lang LaSalle, and Lee & Associates, for the listing of City-owned property, as needed, and for a commission amount not to exceed six (6) percent of the gross sales price. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
8. 24-53734 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as SMG, for capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $24,448,750. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
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9. 24-53846 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ ER-23-343 and award a contract to Catalyst Environmental Solutions Corporation, of Santa Monica, CA, to provide oil liability assessment study services, in a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the agreement, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
10. 24-53749 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
11. 24-53750 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-24-404 and award contracts to Autolift Services, Inc., of Los Alamitos, CA, and Southwest Lift and Equipment, Inc., of San Bernardino, CA, for providing shop equipment maintenance and repair services, in an annual aggregate amount of $300,000, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $30,000, for a total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $330,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $219,300, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
12. 24-53751 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with ODP Business Solutions, of Boca Raton, FL, for furnishing, delivering, and providing furniture, installation, and related services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center of Texas (ESC), through Omnia Partners, in an annual amount of $199,252, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $19,925, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $219,177, until the Omnia Partners contract expires on April 30, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the Omnia Partners contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
Enactment No: RES-24-0085
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0085. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
24-53752 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with OFS Brands, Inc., of Huntingburg, IN, for furnishing, delivering, and providing furniture, installation, and related services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center of Texas (ESC), through Omnia Partners, in an annual amount of $48,616, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $4,862, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $53,478, until the Omnia Partners contract expires on April 30, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the Omnia Partners contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
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Enactment No: RES-24-0086
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0086.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
24-53753 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Landscape Forms, Inc., of Kalamazoo, MI, for furnishing, delivering, and providing outdoor furniture, installation, and related services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 14 Education Service Center of Texas (ESC), through Omnia Partners, in an annual amount of $102,132, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $10,213, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $112,345, until the Omnia Partners contract expires on September 30, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the Omnia Partners contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
Enactment No: RES-24-0087
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0087.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
13. 24-53754 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $858,000 to support implementation of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Pacific Avenue Cycle Track Project’s bike and pedestrian safety efforts and promotion of
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safe active transportation, for a three-year period estimated to begin on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $858,000, offset by grant revenue. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
14. 24-53738 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any subsequent subgrants or amendments, to amend Contract No. 36352 with First to Serve, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, to provide supportive services and operate the year-round shelter, Atlantic Bridge Community, to increase the annual contract amount by $501,875, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $2,509,375 for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute grant renewal agreements, and all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount or terms, to amend Contract Nos. 36018 and 36079 with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to accept and expend grant funding, in an amount not to exceed $2,171,900 for the operation of the year-round shelter, Atlantic Bridge Community, for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Department of Health and Human Services by $2,171,900, offset by grant revenue. (District 9)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
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15. 24-53756 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Everytable, of Los Angeles, CA, for meal delivery services for the Encampment Resolution Fund Motel Voucher Program, in a total amount not to exceed $268,320, for a period of one year. (Districts 1, 2)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0088
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0088. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
16. 24-53758 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35612 with Los Angeles Network for Enhanced Services (LANES), of Los Angeles, CA, to continue providing an electronic health information data exchange, in an annual contract amount not to exceed $2,500, to extend the term of the contract from July 31, 2025, through July 31, 2030, with the option to renew for an additional five-year period, through July 31, 2035, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
17. 24-53764 Recommendation to continue the local emergency regarding an outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB) pursuant to Section 2.69.060 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
18. 24-53740 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: excess municipal liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $10,716,843 with multiple carriers for a 12- month period, from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025; a buy-down deductible of the self-insured retention down to $7.5 million from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,938,917; a buy-down deductible of the self-insured retention down to $5 million for first claim only involving Office Involved Shooting (OIS) with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $913,341; airport liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $204,510 from National Union Insurance Company; aircraft liability and hull insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $98,208 from National Union Insurance Company; storage tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $50,888 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $17,109; drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $20,998 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $63,939; volunteer medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $25,014; marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $447,966; and, cyber excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $193,576 from Beazley, cyber breach response buy-up for premium not to exceed $6,069; medical malpractice insurance coverage is also being marketed this year for quotes with an approximate premium quote of $116,851. All liability policies will be effective for a 12-month period from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
19. 24-53741 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with
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Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium not-to-exceed $750,363 for the period of July 1, 2024, through July 1, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
20. 24-53923 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023- 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Management Association (LBMA). (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0089
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0089. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
21. 24-53743 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to procure property insurance for City buildings, contents, and vehicles via Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP) to include primary cyber liability, boiler and machinery, and primary property layers for Queen Mary. The total premium for these policies shall not exceed $9,140,199 for the period from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Uranga
22. 24-53766 Recommendation to adopt Request for Proposal Specifications No. PR-22-181, and award permits to Kitesurf Life LLC, of Long Beach, CA; Off the Hook Kiteboarding Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA; and SoCal Kitesurfing LLC, of Huntington Beach, CA, to provide certified kiteboarding instruction on City of Long Beach beaches for a period of three years, with the option to renew for one additional three-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to award permits, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 3)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, that the item be laid over to the Tuesday, August 6, 2024, City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Eric Chase spoke.
Odine spoke.
Jesse McCourt spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Services Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Brian Plant, Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Services Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Tara Mortensen, Business Services Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
23. 24-53765 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Purchase Order No. 22401356 and enter into a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles, dba Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP), of San Pedro, CA, for providing spay/neuter veterinary services, to increase the annual contract amount by $200,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $300,000, with the option to renew for a period of one-year. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0090
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0090. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
24. 24-53767 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35644 with PP-CA LP dba Long Beach Animal Emergency, of Long Beach, CA, for providing emergency veterinary services, to increase the annual contract amount by $300,000, with a 15 percent contingency of $45,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $690,000 and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
25. 24-53745 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PR-23-284 and award a contract to Quality Fence Co. Inc., of Paramount, CA, to provide replacement and installation of restroom doors with a magnetic lock system, in a total amount not to exceed $950,000 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 Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
26. 24-53768 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Security Signal Devices, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, to provide security system services at facilities for the Department of Parks,
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Recreation, and Marine, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Irvine, in a total annual amount not to exceed $90,000, until the City of Irvine contract expires on June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Irvine contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0091
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0091. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
27. 24-53769 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Full Belly Good Group, Incorporated, dba Olive and Rose, for a person to person and premise to premise application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 255 Atlantic Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
28. 24-53770 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Omalicious Corporation, dba Sumptous African Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1909 Atlantic Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Conditional Use Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
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Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
29. 24-53771 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36729 with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc., of Los Alamitos, CA, for Sexual Assault Response Team services, to increase the annual contract amount by $100,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $160,000 annually. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
30. 24-53847 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with UnitedLex Corporation, of Overland Park, KS, and McDonald Hopkins, LLC., of Cleaveland, OH, for data processing services, in an annual amount of $424,177, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $84,835, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $509,012, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0092
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0092. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
45. 24-53895 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Fischer International Systems, Inc. of Naples, FL, acquirer of the assets of, Triangle Systems, Inc., of Chapel Hill, NC, Inc., to move services within the Kyndryl Landscape pursuant to the agreement between the City of Long Beach and Kyndryl. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ACS PET ADOPTION
May Villanueva, Administrative Analyst, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
BEACH FC GIRLS 2009 STATE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNITION
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Bill Warden spoke.
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
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HEARINGS
31. 24-53746 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to George’s Greek Café Pine Inc, dba George’s Greek Café. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Junie Salcido, Business Services Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
CONTINUED HEARING
32. 24-53214-01 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the area to be vacated is not needed for present or prospective public use, and adopt resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of Baker Street between Golden Avenue and the Los Angeles Flood Control Channel property and portions of the adjacent Wardlow Road right-of-way located at 712 West Baker Street. (District 7)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0093
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0093. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 2 Allen, Uranga
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Bates spoke; and submitted a handout.
Maggie Stoll spoke.
Ted Zellmer Jr. spoke; and submitted a handout.
Alex Martinez spoke.
Julie Hyson spoke.
Marer Dzida spoke.
Julie Darrell spoke.
Kimberly Latham spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
33. 24-53852 Recommendation to request Public Works Department to initiate a 12-month pilot study of electric scooters on the Beach Bike Path to determine the long-term viability of the safe use and management of this eco-friendly shared mode of transportation on the Path.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 1 Duggan
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Uranga
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
34. 24-53853 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request City Manager work with relevant departments to assess the feasibility of a Quiet Zone on Union Pacific railroad and explore funding strategies.
35. 24-53855 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request City Manager to with work relevant departments towards establishing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach and Union Pacific Railroad.
36. 24-53732 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Action Plan for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other entities, to receive these funds and execute agreements necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
37. 24-53733 Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring City of Long Beach-owned property located at 620 South Street / 5705-5723 Lime Avenue (APNs 7127-006-916, 917) (Subject Property) as "surplus land" as defined in Government Code Section 54220 et seq.; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to take any actions and execute any documents necessary to ensure compliance with the Surplus Land Act and State regulations relating thereto. (District 8)
Enactment No: RES-24-0094
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0094. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga
Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
38. 24-53735 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into Beach Concession Agreements with 1) Monty’s Beach LLC, a California limited liability company, and 2) Freetime Inc. dba Wheels Fun Rentals, for the operation of an equipment rental and ancillary retail concession at various beach locations on the stated terms and conditions, including options to renew at the discretion of the City Manager; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute any necessary modifications to the proposed terms that may be necessary to expedite establishment of the beach concession operations. (Districts 2, 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: 6 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga
Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
39. 24-53737 Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting that the Board of Harbor Commissioners approve the transfer of five (5) percent of Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) gross operating revenue, from the Harbor Fund Group to the Tidelands Operating Fund Group, with a true-up adjustment, if necessary, to reflect the final gross revenue amount upon issuance of the Harbor Department’s FY 24 audited financial statements. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0095
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0095. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga
Rebecca Bernstorff, Budget Performance Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
40. 24-53772 Recommendation to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) Mid-Year
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Budget Performance Report providing an update on the City of Long Beach’s FY 24 financial status and projections. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Rebecca Bernstorff, Budget Performance Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
41. 24-53739 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-24-362 and award a contract to April Parker Foundation Inc., of Long Beach, CA, to expand Long Beach Activating Safe Communities Program to North Long Beach, in a total amount not to exceed $777,939, 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
Adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-24-362 and award a contract to Centro CHA Inc., of Long Beach, CA, to expand Long Beach Activating Safe Communities Program to Central-East Long Beach, in a total amount not to exceed $1,000,207, 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 Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
42. 24-53848 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to authorize a salary for Christopher J. Garner, General Manager, Long Beach Utilities Department, at an amount equal to $334,813.06, effective the pay period inclusive of October 1, 2023, with the subsequent application of economic benefits for all management employees as described by the 2023-2026 Long Beach Management Association (LBMA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), retroactive to the dates of each economic benefit indicated in the MOU.
NEW BUSINESS
43. 24-53903 Recommendation to request City Manager to annually raise the Disability Pride Flag at the Long Beach Civic Plaza during the month of July.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Uranga
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
44. 24-53906 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $514,000 to support implementation of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Pine Avenue Bicycle Boulevard program bike and pedestrian safety efforts and promotion of safe active transportation, for a two-year period estimated to begin on July 1, 2024,
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through June 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $514,000, offset by grant revenue. (Districts 1, 6, 7)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
Rachel DeShong spoke.
There was one Online Public Comment and one public comment email received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Elaine Cummins; and made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
Vice Mayor Allen made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:19 PM, Vice Mayor Allen adjourned the meeting in memory of Elaine Cummins.
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