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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 5:10 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Allen
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Gary Anderson, Assistant City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Mayor Richardson 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 – 48, except for Items 29 and 30. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
1. 24-54106 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,800, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time
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District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $2,500 to Long Beach Unified School District to support the Cabrillo High School Drone Soccer team;
2. $500 to the Long Beach Century Club in support of the Mayor’s Trophy Golf Tournament;
3. $500 to Wild West Women Inc., in support of the Women’s Fair;
4. $300 to the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of the Annual Librarian Appreciation Event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,800 to offset transfers 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
2. 24-54118 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $500 to the Belmont Heights Community Association for a Summer Activation Event;
2. $1,000 to the Special Events and Filming to support the 13th Annual Jazz Festival;
3. $500 to the Long Beach Century Club to sponsor a Tee Sign on hole #3 for the Mayor’s Golf Tourney; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, 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:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
3. 24-54131 Recommendation to restate the recommendation approved by City Council on February 6, 2024, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $1,000 donation, $375 of Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, $375 of Eighth District One-time District Priority Funds, and $250 of Seventh District Priority Funds, from the Office of Special Events and Filming to the Black Employees Association of Long Beach.
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
4. 24-54139 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,800, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of:
• $500 to the Long Beach Bacolod Association to support their Trade and Investment Symposium event on June 10, 2024;
• $300 to ORALE to Support the Green Pines Creative Coworking space film screening “Translators” on June 12, 2024;
• $500 to Creative Class Collective to support the Student Exhibition Launch and Fundraiser on June 24, 2024;
• $250 to the Disabled Resources Center (DRC) to Support the 48th Annual Awards Recognition Event on July 25, 2024;
• $250 to Demochicks to support their Breaking Barriers and 5th Anniversary Celebration on August 10, 2024;
• $250 to Wild West Women, Inc. to support their second annual Women’s Fair on August 26, 2024;
• $2,500 to Cambodian Town Film Festival to support their 10th Annual Cambodian Town Film Festival from September 12-15, 2024; • $1,000 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to support their 21st
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Annual Grape Expectations Gala on October 6, 2024;
• $500 to New Hope Home to support their Health Faire on October 12, 2024;
• $500 to the Museum of Latin American Art to support the 2024 Reimagining MOLAA Gala and Auction on October 19, 2024;
• $250 to AbilityFirst Long Beach Center Guild to support their Annual Rainbows for AbilityFirst event on October 19, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,800 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
5. 24-54146 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,642.88, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide donations to the following organizations:
1. Wild West Women, Inc., in support of the 2nd Annual Women’s Fair, in the amount of $500;
2. Jewels Productions INC, in support of the Queens on the Queen event, in the amount of $2,500;
3. SAR-LB, Inc., for the purchase of the 2024 Harvey Milk plaques, in the amount of $2,392.88;
4. JFCS of Long Beach and West Orange County, in the amount of $250; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,642.88 to offset transfers 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
6. 24-54152 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to Puente Latino Association Inc. for the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Rancho Los Cerritos; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset transfers 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
7. 24-54153 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $2,500 to WeCare Industries for their services to be provided at Special Olympic Southern California Summer Games on June 8 and 9, 2024; • $500 to Long Beach Century Club for the Long Beach Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament on September 12, 2024;
• $500 to Lizbeth Ortega Cervantes for their Free Little Library Project; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500 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:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
8. 24-54154 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of:
• $500 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of their Celebrate Our Librarians event;
• $500 to the Wild West Women in support of their annual Women’s Fair; • $1,000 to the Long Beach Camerata Singers in support to the organization for their ongoing efforts; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
9. 24-54107 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit three Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $70,470, 2) $108,822.50, and 3) $106,502.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Matt Block.
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
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10. 24-54108 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 1) $125,642.50 for Stipulations with Request for Award, and also 2) to pay $77.31 per week for a Life Pension thereafter in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Samuel Rizzuto.
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
11. 24-54109 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 $62,350 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Cleaster Simmons.
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
12. 24-54110 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $82,500, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Manuel Alejandro Flores v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV33003.
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
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13. 24-54116 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 11, and June 18, 2024; and the Joint Meeting of the Charter Amendment Committee and the City Council of Tuesday, June 11, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
14. 24-54111 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 10, 2024 and July 8, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
15. 24-54102 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Attorney Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0096
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0096. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
16. 24-54103 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Manager
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Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0097
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0097. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
17. 24-54104 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Community Development Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0098
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0098. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
18. 24-54105 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the Mayor; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0099
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0099. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Allen
19. 24-54034 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM-23-303 and award a contract to Cal Interpreting & Translations, of Van Nuys, CA; Effectiff, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Interpreters Unlimited, Inc., of San Diego, CA; LanguageArts, LLC, of Chatsworth, CA; Language Network, Inc., of West Hollywood, CA; TLC Interpreting & Translation Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; and Translate Express, Inc., of Arcadia, CA, to establish a bench of qualified on-call interpretation and translation contractors to provide comprehensive language services across departments, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
20. 24-54101 Recommendation to authorize City Prosecutor to execute all necessary documents, to accept and expend grant funding from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Wage Theft Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $414,392, from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor Department by $414,392, offset by grant revenue from California Department of Industrial Relations. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
21. 24-54040 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract
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and all necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant, in an amount not to exceed $74,736, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $74,736, offset by grant revenue. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
22. 24-54039 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve an amendment with the City of Los Angeles, for Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant, to increase the funding amount by $218,620, for a total amount not to exceed $6,141,744, and extend the term to May 31, 2024;
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $61,743, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $212,292, and in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $8,371, offset by grant revenue; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $8,439, and in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $55,347, to partially offset other departments' grant expenditures. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Allen
23. 24-54041 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED 24-365 and award contracts to Commune Communication Corp, of Long Beach, CA, and Black Dog Designs LLC, of Glens Falls, NY, for the creation of Neighborhood Marketplace Profiles to market and attract business and investment to diverse neighborhoods across Long Beach, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $150,000, 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, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
24. 24-54042 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35169 with GSSI, Inc., dba General Security Services, of Wilmington, CA, for providing security guard services, to increase the contract amount by $860,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,691,300, and extend the term of the contract to December 1, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
25. 24-54043 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Majestic Fire, Inc., dba Kord Fire Protection, of Sherman Oaks, CA, for providing fire extinguishers and maintenance services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, CA, in an annual amount of $200,000, and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of
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$40,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $240,000, until the County of Orange, CA, contract expires on November 15, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange, CA, contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0100
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0100. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
26. 24-54044 Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the Los Angeles County Auditor- Controller to include on the 2024-2025 County Secured Tax Roll certain levies made pursuant to the provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for weed abatement, long-term boarded or vacant buildings, and re-inspections related to the Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program in the amount not to exceed $78,055. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0101
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0101. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
27. 24-54035 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36483 with Accela, Inc., of San Ramon, CA, for software maintenance, licensing, professional services, and remote technical assistance, to increase the contract amount by $48,698, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $115,714, and extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2025. (Citywide)
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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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
28. 24-54036 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Highway Patrol to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $286,702, from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in Long Beach for a 12-month period estimated to begin July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $286,702, offset by grant revenue. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
29. 24-54038 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 Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Dr. Anissa Davis, City Health Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
30. 24-54037 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent subcontracts or amendments, with Health Management Associates, Inc., of Lansing, MI, for conducting a funding study of the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, in the amount of $140,500; authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $14,050, for a total amount not to exceed $154,550, for a period of six months, with the option to renew for one additional six-month period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Department of Health and Human Services by $54,550. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0102
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0102. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Nerissa Mojica, Administration and Finance Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
31. 24-54045 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP-23-319 and award contracts to Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, of Parsippany, NJ, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC, of Orange, CA, and The Hertz Corporation, of Estero, FL, for on-airport rental car operations at the Long Beach Airport, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods,
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and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 5)
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
32. 24-54046 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for an Other Transaction Agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, for use of the security checkpoint and baggage screening areas at the Long Beach Airport, and for related utility reimbursement of up to $50,000 annually for a period of five years. (District 5)
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
33. 24-54059 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Seal Beach Yacht Club (SLBYC), in an amount not to exceed $2,160, for use of 108 parking spaces in Alamitos Bay Marina, for The Charity Regatta Swap Meet on August 3, 2024. (District 3)
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
34. 24-54058 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $96,240 for the 2024 Dodgers Dreamteam Program, including the acceptance of funding for park maintenance, umpire fees, in-kind contributions, and two Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinators for youth baseball and softball for the 2024 summer season; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $96,240, offset by grant revenue. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
35. 24-54047 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Aikan Long Beach, Incorporated, dba Aikan Sushi, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4201 East Willow Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 4)
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
36. 24-54056 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Elevated Restaurant Group LLC, dba Dave’s Hot Chicken, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4680 East Los Coyotes Diagonal, submit a Public Notice
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of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 4)
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
37. 24-54054 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Chipotle Mexican Grill Incorporated, dba Chipotle Mexican Grill Store #5012, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3700 Atlantic Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 5)
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
38. 24-54057 Recommendation to receive and file the application of YL Enterprises, Incorporated, dba Hokkiado Seafood Buffet, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3030 Cherry Avenue, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 5)
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:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
39. 24-54055 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the California Office of Emergency Services under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program, to accept and expend grant funding up to $59,827, for forensic science crime laboratory equipment and training, for the period of April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025; and, increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $59,827, offset by grant revenue. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
40. 24-54090 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36172 with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for emergency maintenance and board and secure services, to increase the annual contract amount by $195,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $345,000 annually. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
41. 24-54060 Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing an annual special tax of $0.14 per square foot for Community Facilities District No. 2007-2 for commercial properties in Belmont Shore for Fiscal Year 2025 and authorize the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to be included on the 2024-2025 Secured Tax Roll.
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(District 3)
Enactment No: RES-24-0103
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0103. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
42. 24-54061 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $470,513, offset by Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $470,513, offset by transfer of TDA Article 3 revenue from the Capital Grant Fund, a fund within the Capital Funds Group. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
43. 24-54062 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35334 with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for as-needed Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit professional compliance and support services, to extend the term of the contract to February 28, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
44. 24-54063 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34024 with Cardon Solutions, LLC, of Jackson, MI, for continued technical and functional support and development services for Simpler Reporting and the City's legacy financial systems, to decrease the contract amount by $23,351, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $439,560, inclusive of a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $73,260, and extend the term of the contract for a two-year period, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
45. 24-54065 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master Purchase Agreement, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Oracle America, Inc., of Redwood Shores, CA, for software licenses and related services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the State of California, Department of General Services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $850,000 until the State of California Master Services Agreement No. 5-22-70-25-221 expires on April 20, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the State of California contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0104
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0104. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
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Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
46. 24-54067 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35630 with Telesoft, LLC dba MDSL, of Phoenix, AZ, for subscription, maintenance and support of the City’s desk phone and mobile device inventory and billing management system, to increase the total contract amount by $147,009, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $475,603, including a $50,000 flat rate contingency, and extend the term of the contract to November 13, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
47. 24-54064 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-210 and award a contract to KloudGin, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA, for software and professional services for implementation of a Mobile Field Services solution, in an amount not to exceed $231,615, authorize a one-time installation cost of $370,048 with a 5 percent contingency in the amount of $18,502, for a total contract amount not to exceed $620,165, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments;
Increase appropriation in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $388,550 offset by a transfer of funds from the Department of Public Works; and
Increase appropriation in the Refuse/Recycling Fund Group in the Department of Public Works by $373,008 offset by funds available to transfer to the General Services Fund Group. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the
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Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
48. 24-54068 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-211 and award a contract to KloudGin, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA, for software and professional services for implementation of a Mobile Field Services solution, in an amount not to exceed $476,024, authorize a one-time implementation cost of $404,544 with a 5 percent contingency in the amount of $20,227, for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,795 for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund in the Technology and Innovation Department by $424,771, offset by a transfer of funds from Long Beach Utilities. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
KEY TO THE CITY
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Reverend Dr. Leon Wood spoke.
Paula Wood spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke; and continued the video presentation.
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Samuel Keesal spoke.
Beth Keesal spoke.
Supervisor Janice Hahn spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Karen Reside spoke; and provided a handout.
John Jessie spoke.
Fernando Gaytan spoke.
Roger Martin Holman spoke.
Christhian Tapia-Delgado spoke; and provided a handout.
Theral Bolden spoke.
Avery Cervantes spoke.
Allison Hahn spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
49. 24-54151 Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments and reappointments for Non-Charter Commissions.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Blair Tuckman spoke.
Shannon Paaske spoke.
Palestine Will Be Free spoke.
Ric spoke.
Ameer spoke.
Mohamed Mensi spoke.
Imam Tarek Mohamed spoke.
Scott V. spoke.
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Rory Herrera spoke.
Free Palestine spoke.
Tracy L. spoke.
Diane B. spoke.
Mike F.P. spoke.
Sara Zaidi spoke.
Zoe Mallison spoke.
Julian Richert spoke.
Maha Afra spoke.
Omar Cardenas spoke.
Rick spoke.
Ahmad Awaida spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
50. 24-54138 Recommendation to request City Manager to evaluate options for modernizing existing wage rates for Long Beach Airport and Convention Center concession workers, and request City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending the Long Beach Airport and Convention Center Worker Wage Ordinance (LBMC Chapter
16.60) to authorize a market pay adjustment that ensures fair and competitive wages for concession workers at the Long Beach Airport and Convention Center.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Sandra Rodriguez spoke.
Reed Lenhart spoke.
Lupe Filorio spoke.
Maria Ruiz spoke.
Andrea Romero spoke.
Diamond Barr spoke.
Edith Barrera spoke.
Imam Tarek Mohammed spoke; and provided a handout.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
51. 24-54149 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with relevant departments towards establishing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach and Union Pacific Railroad.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Lupe Valdez spoke.
Betty Bell spoke.
Kerry Chhay spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Melissa Sanchez spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
52. 24-54150 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with relevant departments to assess the feasibility of a Quiet Zone on Union Pacific Railroad and explore funding strategies.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Lupe Valdez spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
53. 24-54125 Recommendation to receive and file City Auditor’s report and presentation on the Climate Transition Impact Review to Prepare for Long Beach’s Transition from Fossil Fuel Production and Preserve Critical Infrastructure and City Services.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Laura Doud, City Auditor, spoke.
Tom Walker spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Isaac Martinez spoke.
54. 24-54113 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Construction & Demolition Recycling Program Performance Audit conducted by the Long Beach City Auditor’s Office. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Laura Doud, City Auditor, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Laura Doud, City Auditor, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Laura Doud, City Auditor, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Laura Doud, City Auditor, spoke.
55. 24-54048 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments or subcontracts, including to the award amount, with the California Department of Public Health to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000 for Hepatitis B virus prevention and control activities for a period of three years beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,000,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
56. 24-54051 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept and expend grant funds through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the amount of $1,223,645 for the Recycling Education and Outreach project, and to execute all documents and any subsequent amendments necessary to implement the grant; and
Increase appropriations in the Refuse/Recycling Fund in the Public Works Department by $1,223,645, offset by grant revenue from the EPA. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
57. 24-54052 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ TI-23-196 authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute and award contracts, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments to AVI Systems, of San Diego, CA, Triton Technology Solutions Inc, of San Juan Capistrano, CA, and Western A/V, of Orange, CA, for audio visual support services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
58. 24-54053 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36383 with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon Hill, IL, (CDW-G), to include the purchase of software solutions in addition to computer equipment, parts, and related products, and to increase the annual contract amount by $1,150,000, for a revised annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $1,400,000, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
59. 24-54114 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Resolution No. UT-1514 amending Resolution No. UT-1483 for Fiscal Year (FY) 24 to add and adjust offices and positions and corresponding salary ranges in the permanent service of the Long Beach Utilities Department for compatibility with unclassified management position descriptions; authorize the General Manager to retroactively establish updated unclassified positions and salary ranges as described to align utility-specific management roles and provide recent retroactive management salaries; retroactively affirm the Board of Utilities Commissioner’s FY 24 authority over General Manager salary; and
Enactment No: RES-24-0105
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0105. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
24-54115 Adopt resolution approving the FY 25 Resolution No. UT-1516 amending
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Resolution No. UT-1514, inclusive of the FY 24 updates.
Enactment No: RES-24-0106
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0106. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
60. 24-1477 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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patricia Khayyam spoke.
Kelly Strodl spoke.
Issac Martinez spoke.
Mrs. Collins spoke.
There were four Online Public Comments and five non-agenda public comment emails received.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:29 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570- 6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
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.