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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 3:14 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 14. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
1. 24-54560 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
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Manager Department by $26,491, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the Council District 4 (CD4) end of Summer concerts; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $26,491 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
2. 24-54573 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $87, offset by $87 of Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department for the liability insurance for Houghton Park Neighborhood Association for the use of the Houghton Park Facility; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $87 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
3. 24-54580 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,350, offset by Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $250 to Partners of Parks in support of their annual Charity ProAm event;
2. $600 to Care Closet in support of their ongoing efforts to provide resources to the community;
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3. $500 to Friends of Long Beach Animals in support of their 35th annual gala; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,350 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
4. 24-54468 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
5. 24-54469 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 5, 2024 and August 19, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
6. 24-54581 Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in
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compliance with State law.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
7. 24-54443 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Student Internship Partnership Agreement with the Long Beach Community College District for a term of five years, with the option to extend, at the discretion of the City Manager; and to execute related Work Site Agreements. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
8. 24-54445 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35176 with Chicago Title Company, of Los Angeles, CA; and Agreement No. 35111 with Ticor Title Company of California, of Glendale, CA, for as needed escrow and title services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $100,000, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000 and extend the term of the Agreements to May 31, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
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9. 24-54444 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35915 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Agreement No. 35374 with HR&A Advisors, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA; Agreement No. 35323 with BAE Urban Economics, of Berkeley, CA; Agreement No. 36208 with Jones Lang LaSalle, of El Segundo, CA; and Agreement No. 35324 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for as-needed real estate economic analysis professional services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $500,000, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000, and extend the term of the Agreements to May 31, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
10. 24-54446 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services to accept and expend grant funding in the amount up to $552,786 for the Family Preservation Program, for the period of September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $552,786, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
11. 24-54448 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Farm Luck Incorporated, dba Taishi Hainan Chicken, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License at 3426 East 4th Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to
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ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
12. 24-54447 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35886 with Critical Incident Videos Corp., of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly Critical Incident Videos, LLC, of Vacaville, CA, to provide transparency engagement advising services and production services for critical incident videos, to increase the annual contract amount by $109,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $144,000, and extend the contract to March 21, 2025, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
13. 24-54452 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Johns Hopkins University to receive and expend grant funding for the Love Your Block Program funded by the Bloomberg Philanthropies, in the amount of $100,000 for the period of May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
14. 24-54466 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to allocate Public, Education, and Government (PEG) fee revenue equally among the three categories of cable access providers, each receiving one-third of the total available; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $689,349, offset by PEG fee revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-
Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Zendejas, Kerr, Saro
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2024 STEP OUT WALK TO
STOP DIABETES
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Graham Alaba, Development Director for the American Diabetes Association, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
15. 24-54450 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the departments of Community Development and Library Services. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Allen, Duggan, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
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Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Ann Burdette spoke.
Diana Norman spoke.
Karina Mendoza spoke.
Sheyla Diaz spoke.
Rev. Mary Duong spoke.
Sharon Buckley spoke.
Mayra Garcia-Cortez spoke.
Jayson Mercado spoke.
Susan Redfield spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Lilly Piedra spoke.
Antonio spoke.
Joanna spoke.
Jeanne Williams spoke; and submitted a handout.
Sharon Weissman spoke.
FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT
Tracy Luu spoke.
Ted Zellmer Jr. spoke; and submitted a handout.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
Lyle T. Peterson spoke.
There were no Online Public Comments and no non-agenda public comment emails received.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:58 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
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