CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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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
SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 3:33 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilwoman Zendejas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 29. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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1. 24-54310 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Rollettes Foundation, in support of the Rollettes Experience, in the amount of $2,500; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
2. 24-54311 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $800, offset by Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to Wild West Women, Inc. for their 2nd Annual Long Beach Woman’s Fair;
2. $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of their annual Celebrate Our Librarians event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $800 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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3. 24-54316 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,900, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $300 to Friends of the Library for Celebrate Our Librarians;
2. $1,000 to the Partners of Parks for the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration;
3. $1,100 to Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation for their 12th Annual Cottonwood Awards Luncheon;
4. $2,500 to Beach Ventures Enterprises for Moonlight Movies on the Beach 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,900, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
4. 24-54358 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of:
• $500 to Black Beach LB LCC to support their Spread Love Day Event on August 17, 2024;
• $500 to First Providence Missionary Baptist Church to support their Vocation Bible School from July 15-July 26, 2024;
• $250 to GP Xmas Carepackages and Blankets of Love for their 10-Year Anniversary Dinner on September 7, 2024;
• $500 to International City Theatre to support ICT’s 40th Anniversary Season;
• $250 to Days Long Beach to support their National Night Out event on August 6, 2024;
• $250 to Beenie’s Circle of Unity to support Beenie’s Circle Summer Camp experience on August 10, 2024;
• $250 to Partners of Parks to support Sunny Central Neighborhood
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Association’s National Night Out event on August 6, 2024;
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department;
Restate the recommendation approved by the City Council on July 16, 2024, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $500 donation of Sixth Council District One-time Priority Funds from Long Beach Bacolod Association to Sister Cities Long Beach;
Restate the recommendation approved by the City Council on July 16, 2024, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $300 donation of Sixth Council District One-time Priority Funds from ORALE to Community Partners; and
Restate the recommendation approved by the City Council on July 16, 2024, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $2,500 donation of Sixth Council District One-time Priority Funds from Cambodia Town Film Festival to Cambodia Town, Inc.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
5. 24-54359 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,300, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to:
• $5,000 to House of Haven to support the Back to School Festival on August 9, 2024;
• $300 to Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in support of their Celebrate Our Libraries event on August 9, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,300 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
6. 24-54360 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 a contribution of:
1. $2,000 to Scott Montoya for Happy Sundays Fest; 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 Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
7. 24-54297 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $150,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Maria Alvarez.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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8. 24-54298 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $36,177.50 and also 2) a separate authority to pay $97,222.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Marco Cruz.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
9. 24-54305 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $72,500 and also 2) separate authority to pay $20,445 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Americo Fernandez.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
10. 24-54299 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 $72,500 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Donald Gordon.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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11. 24-54300 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $249,900 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for John Neill.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
12. 24-54301 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 $72,500 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Everardo Sanchez.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
13. 24-54302 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $135,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Kenneth Tucker.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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14. 24-54356 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33203 with KPMG LLP, of Irvine, CA, for annual audit services, to increase the contract amount by $155,000 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $10,250,101 and extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2024. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
15. 24-54307 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
16. 24-54308 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 8, 2024 and July 29, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
17. 24-54315 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Prosecutor; and adopt resolution.
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Enactment No: RES-24-0107
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0107. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
18. 24-54306 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Financial Management Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0108
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0108. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
19. 24-54314 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Police Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0109
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0109. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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20. 24-54266 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM-24-475 and award a contract to Geocko, Inc., dba FORWARD, of Seattle, WA, for a Climate Action Accelerator Resource Hub, in an amount not to exceed $148,000, for a period of two years, 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; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department in the amount of $434,907, offset by a transfer of Long Beach Recovery Act funds from the Citywide Activities Department allocated for the Climate Accelerator Program. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
21. 24-54269 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a second amendment to Contract No. 36388 with Tetra Growth Systems, LLC d.b.a. Canna Business Services, of Pittsburgh, PA, for direct technical assistance to Cannabis Equity Program participants pursuing cannabis business ownership or operating legal cannabis businesses, to increase the contract amount by $235,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $483,250, and extend the term for a period of one year, to September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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22. 24-54270 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts, including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity to accept up to $2,130,600 in Los Angeles County Youth@Work Program funds, which includes California Work Opportunity and Responsibility Kids Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (CalWORKs), and Los Angeles County General Fund, which includes INVEST, Measure H-Homeless Initiative (Adult), and Work Based Learning Youth@Work Programs, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the Community Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $2,130,600, offset by grant reimbursement revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
23. 24-54271 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB CE-24-427 and award a contract to Industrial Safety Shoe Company dba Industrial Shoeworks, of Santa Ana, CA, to furnish and deliver safety footwear and related supplies, in an annual amount of $180,000 and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $36,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $216,000 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 Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
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24. 24-54272 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR-23-267 and award a contract to InsureTech, Inc., of Rolling Hills Estates, CA, to provide comprehensive risk management consulting services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $112,000, 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)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
25. 24-54274 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Irish Goodbye, LLC, for a person to person and premise to premise application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5646 Paramount Boulevard, 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 Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 8)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
26. 24-54273 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents including any amendments, with the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), to accept and expend grant funding for overtime, investigative services, and training used to identify and eliminate the crime and public nuisance incidents associated with ABC-licensed establishments, in the amount of $100,000 for the period of July
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1, 2024, to June 30, 2025; and, increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0110
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0110. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
27. 24-54275 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the LA84 Foundation to accept 2024 Learn to Swim grant funds in the amount of $15,000, for summer aquatics programs targeting economically disadvantaged youth at Belmont Plaza Temporary Pool, Silverado Pool, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool, during the grant term dates of June 4, 2024, through September 30, 2024, and execute all necessary documents to implement and administer the grant including any amendments. (Districts 3, 6, 7)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
28. 24-54276 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to execute a contract with TrueLine Construction and Resurfacing, of Riverside, CA, for the provision of sports courts resurfacing and restriping services, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $200,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
29. 24-54277 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36560 with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance, of Long Beach, CA, for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, including bus stop maintenance, trash receptacle servicing, trash can replacement and specialized cleanups throughout the Downtown area, for a two-year term from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026, for a revised annual not to exceed amount of $395,000. (Districts 1, 2)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
CABRILLO HIGH FLYING JAGUARS US DRONE SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
RECOGNITION
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Kenneth Fisher spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Stephanie Salgado spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Nathan Warren spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Giovanni Tuon spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Andres Ibarra spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Jesus Zavala spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Valeria Soto spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Marco Flores spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Kenneth Fisher spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
REMEMBERING DR. KATHERINE WHITE
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a video presentation.
BUDGET HEARING
30. 24-54267 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, 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; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
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Christopher Covington spoke.
McKenzie Stribich spoke; and submitted a handout.
Carla Pulido-Jordan spoke.
Elizabeth Marquez spoke.
Gabriel Perez spoke.
Erik Garcia spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Felton Williams spoke.
Lee Swain spoke.
Dana Nickerson spoke.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
31. 24-1398 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 Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilman Austin, that the item be laid over to the Tuesday, August 13, 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
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
32. 24-54357 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Office of Cannabis Oversight and all relevant departments to conduct a feasibility study on hosting temporary cannabis special events within City limits, including types of appropriate venues, and report back with Council presentation in 60 days.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Pam Chotiswatdi spoke; and submitted a handout.
Mike Murchinson spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
33. 24-54287 Recommendation to adopt resolution submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Long Beach on the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Ballot a Tax Measure amending Long Beach Municipal Code Section 3.68.040, to repeal the exemption from the Gas Utility Users Tax for charges made for gas to be used in the generation of electrical energy by an electrical corporation or governmental agency; requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate said election with the November 5, 2024, Statewide General Election; directing City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the Tax Measure and setting rules and deadlines for arguments and rebuttal for and against the Tax Measure. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0111
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0111. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Saro
Absent: 0 None
Councilwoman Saro recused herself from Agenda Item No. 33.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Laura Doud, City Auditor, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Peter Marsh spoke.
John Gregory spoke; and submitted a handout.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Gabby Hernandez spoke.
Sona Coffee spoke.
34. 24-54268 Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to call, provide, and give notice of a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach (City) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and include the proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the qualified electors of the City relating to consolidating Civil Service and Human Resources Departments into one unified hiring department, establishing an independent Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission and implementing classified hiring preferences; directing City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the Charter amendment; and providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding a proposed Charter amendment to be submitted at said election. (Citywide)
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Enactment No: RES-24-0112
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0112. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro,
Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human Resources, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Herman Long spoke.
Bazella Caprice Hickson McDonald spoke.
James Marks spoke.
Robyn Gordon-Peterson spoke.
Christina Winting spoke.
Joen Garnica spoke.
Vicky Love spoke.
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Naida Tushnet spoke.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
Crystal Vega spoke.
Deanna Knowles spoke.
Joel Barragan spoke.
Irma Ferreira spoke.
Mayra Fernanda Garcia Cortez spoke.
Reed Lenhart spoke.
Hanna Whales spoke.
Gary Hytrek spoke.
Luis Ortiz spoke.
Ivan Garcia spoke.
Miguel Lugo spoke.
Ashley Green spoke.
Megan Rose Anaya spoke.
Jun Wallech spoke.
Kelliana Lim spoke.
Aimee Tran spoke.
Christina Kreachbaum spoke.
35. 24-54309 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to amend the City of Long Beach Unrepresented Management (Non-Sworn) Employee Terms to update the salary to reflect approval of a 7 percent merit increase and create a salary range for the Executive Director of Civil Service in the annual amount of $220,001.559 - $ 275,001.949, effective the pay period beginning December 30, 2023.
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36. 24-54313 Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk to call, provide, and give notice of a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held in the City of Long Beach (City) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and include the proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the qualified electors of the City to amend and restate Article V (Officers and Employees) to modify the length of terms for Harbor and Public Utilities Commissioners to three (3) terms of four (4) years; and Article XII (Harbor Department) to transfer authority over Harbor Department employment, excepting a Board-appointed Chief Operating Officer, Executive Officer to the Board, and Board staff, from the Harbor Commission to the Chief Executive Officer (who the Board will continue to employ and appoint); and formally align the Harbor Department’s annual budget timeline to the City’s fiscal year of October 1 to September 30; directing City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the Charter amendment; and providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding a proposed Charter amendment to be submitted at said election.
Enactment No: RES-24-0113
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0113. 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
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
37. 24-54278 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35392 with BKF Engineers, of Newport Beach, CA; Contract No. 35394 with AndersonPenna Partners, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA; Contract No. 35395 with GHD, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 35396 with Onward Engineering, of Anaheim, CA; Contract No. 35397 with Rick Engineering Company, of Irvine, CA; and Contract No. 35398 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for as-needed consulting services for street design projects, to increase the aggregate contract amount $5,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $35,000,000, and extend the term of the contracts to September 30, 2025. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
Julie Hyson spoke.
There were fourteen Online Public Comments and four non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jerry Miller; and made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw extended condolences to the family of Jerry Miller.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilman Austin made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:31 PM, Vice Mayor Allen adjourned the meeting in memory of Jerry Miller.
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NOTE:
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