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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 5:04 PM, Councilman Austin 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, Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.
Councilman Austin presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Councilman Supernaw led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 25, except for Items 1, 14, and 15. 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. 24-54467 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $12,000, offset by the First Council District One-Time
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District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the following:
1. Downtown Long Beach Alliance, in support of the closure of Pine Avenue, in the amount of $10,000;
2. Centro CHA Inc., in support of the community events, in the amount of $2,000; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $12,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 Allen
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 1.
2. 24-54623 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for Centro CHA’s programming of summer events, including National Night Out on August 6th, 2024, and Summertime in the LBC Back to School Event on August 22nd, 2024; 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 Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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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3. 24-54624 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support to Goals For Life Waterfront Celebration on September 15, 2024; 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 Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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. 24-54643 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $25,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the 2024 Westside Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $25,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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. 24-54644 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support to Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative’s Stand Down event which will take place at Veterans Park on October 16, 2024; and
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Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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
6. 24-54679 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contribution to:
• $2,500 to Care Closet LBC to support community cleanup efforts and services;
• $500 to the One in Long Beach, Inc. to support Annual QFilm Festival; • $500 to The Nonprofit Partnership to support Long Beach Gives’ upcoming fundraiser dedicated to empowering community non-profit organizations; • $1,000 to The Pearl Foundation, Inc. to support their service programs and projects; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,500 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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. 24-54683 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,720, offset by the Second Council District One-
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Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $2,500 to Partners of Park for the 20th Anniversary of the Lone Sailor Recognition Ceremony on October 13th, 2024;
• $500 to Historical Society of Long Beach for their 28th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour on October 26th, 2024;
• $2,720 to Special Events and Filming for services provided at the Second Annual Long Beach Women’s Fair on August 26th, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,720 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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
8. 24-54684 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,100, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of:
• $500 to Khmer Parents Association to support their 30th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on June 8, 2024;
• $500 to Latinos in Action California to support their Grand Opening Ceremony on July 27, 2024;
• $500 to Success in Challenges Inc. to support the 20th Annual Ron Palmer Summer Basketball & Academic Camp from August 5 – 8, 2024 at Browning High School;
• $300 to the Friends of Long Beach Public Library to support their Annual Librarian Appreciation Event on August 9, 2024;
• $300 to the Long Beach Museum of Arts to support their Eighth Biennial Bags and Baubles event on September 7, 2024;
• $1,000 to The Arts Council of Long Beach to support their State of the Arts Fundraising event and the Nash Bash VIP Reception September 20, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
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Department by $3,100 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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. 24-54651 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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
10. 24-54625 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 19, 2024 and August 26, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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. 24-54637 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Fire Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0119
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0119. 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. 24-54636 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Health and Human Services Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0120
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0120. 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
13. 24-54635 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Human Resources Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0121
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0121. 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. 24-54675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to establish a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and
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Community Partners dba the Mayor’s Fund of Long Beach (MFLB) in support of MFLB’s grant application to the U.S. Department of Education Promise (PN) Program for the Long Beach Westside Promise Collective Impact Project (Project); and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to obligate $400,000 of City funds to serve as match in the MFLB grant application to the U.S. Department of Education Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program for the Project, contingent upon City Council’s adoption of the fiscal year 2025 budget. (District 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, 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
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
15. 24-54642 Recommendation to amend the City of Long Beach Unrepresented Management (Non-Sworn) Employee Terms and create a salary range for the Executive Director of Civil Service in the annual amount of $220,001.559 - $265,000.360, effective the pay period beginning December 30, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. No vote was taken on the motion.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to receive and file the item.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
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No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
President Gordon-Peterson, Civil Service Commission, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
President Gordon-Peterson, Civil Service Commission, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
16. 24-54658 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with the California Department of Transportation to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $690,000 for the Sustainable Communities grant program, for the period of September 13, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and
Increase appropriations in the Development Services Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $690,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0122
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0122. 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
17. 24-54591 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35341 with CBRE, INC., of Dallas, TX, as successor in interest to Ellis dba Integra Realty Resources - Los Angeles, of Encino, CA; Agreement No. 35381 with Hawran and Malm, LLC, of Newport Beach, CA; and Agreement No. 35312 with R.P. Laurain & Associates, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for as-needed real estate appraisal services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $300,000, for a revised total aggregate contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000 and extend the terms of the Agreements to June 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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
18. 24-54612 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35090 with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing as-needed hazardous waste removal services, to increase the contract amount by $650,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,992,400. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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
19. 24-54592 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 County of Los Angeles, to receive and expend grant funding up to $123,019 annually for Ambulatory
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Outpatient Medical services for persons living with HIV, for the period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, with the option to extend the agreement for five additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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. 24-54603 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedule effective June 29, 2024. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0123
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0123. 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. 24-54593 Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Audit Reports for the Long Beach Airport Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) program for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2023. (Districts 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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. 24-54594 Recommendation to receive and file the application for Krymis Productions LLC,
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dba Toma, for a premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 301 The Promenade North. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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
23. 24-54595 Recommendation to receive and file the application for Recreational Coffee LLC, dba Recreational Coffee, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 237 Long Beach Boulevard, Suite A. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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. 24-54596 Recommendation to receive and file the application for GRJ Group, Incorporated, dba Hartland’s, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1900 East Ocean Boulevard, Floor 2. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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
25. 24-54609 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to the Amended and Restated Access and Demolition Agreement with Plenary Properties Long Beach LLC, Mid Block Site Devco LP, and Mid Block Demo LLC, all of Los Angeles, CA for the ongoing maintenance of the Mid Block site; and
Increase appropriation in the Civic Center Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $299,778, offset by a reduction in the $6,000,000 receivable from Plenary Properties Long Beach, LLC. (District 1)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, 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
FLEET #1 AWARD
Eric Winterset, Fleet Services Manager, Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
MOVIES IN THE PARK
Councilman Austin spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Melissa Lynch, Program Coordinator, Signal Hill Petroleum, spoke.
ARTS COUNCIL FOR LONG BEACH 7 FOR 7 MURAL PROJECT AT VETERANS PARK
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Griselda Suarez, Executive Director, Arts Council for Long Beach, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Trinh Mai spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING
26. 24-54600 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the departments of Economic Development and Health and Human Services. (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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Allen
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke.
Courtney Chatterson, Special Projects Officer, Economic Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
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Courtney Chatterson, Special Projects Officer, Economic Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Courtney Chatterson, Special Projects Officer, Economic Development, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Courtney Chatterson, Special Projects Officer, Economic Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director, Economic Development, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Courtney Chatterson, Special Projects Officer, Economic Development, spoke.
Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health Manager, Health and Human Services.
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Judeth Luong, Environmental Health Manager, Health and Human Services.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Alison King, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Christopher Covington spoke.
Alan spoke.
Jordynn Lassiter spoke.
Maleka Lassiter spoke.
Nevaeh Guadamuz spoke.
Sanaa Chatman spoke.
Sashi M. spoke.
Carla Pulido-Jordan spoke.
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Nate Khem spoke.
Michelle Ortiz spoke.
Geline Evangelista spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Mark Hall spoke.
Nina Golston spoke.
Nicole Pennington spoke.
DayJuan Hickson spoke.
Shyrl Brown spoke.
Keith Lilly spoke.
Billy Brown spoke.
Kelli Clift spoke.
Isaiah Dye spoke.
Kerry Chhay spoke.
Sithea San spoke.
Joanna spoke.
Emma Santana spoke.
Luis Ortiz spoke.
Kimberly Lim spoke.
Xochitl Pereira spoke.
Denisse Tapia spoke.
Edith spoke.
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Irma spoke.
Angela Andrade spoke.
Maria Loeza spoke.
Maria Lopez spoke.
Gabriel Perez spoke.
Austin Metoyer spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
HEARING
27. 24-54601 Recommendation to adopt resolution certifying and adopting the 5910 Cherry Avenue Industrial Building Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR-03-23, SCH# 2023100342), making Findings of Fact related thereto and approving a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and
Enactment No: RES-24-0124
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0124. 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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24-54674 Declare ordinance and findings approving a Zone Change (23-002) from IG, (General Industrial) to IL (Light Industrial), in order to facilitate better consistency with the General Plan Land Use Element NI (Neo Industrial) PlaceType Designation, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (District 9)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. 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
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Yemi Alade, Applicant, spoke.
Alex Zamora spoke.
Ray Lawson spoke.
Veronica Vazquez spoke.
Juan DeLara spoke.
Brenda Campos spoke.
Zach Strasters spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
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Alison Splinder-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Julie Hyson spoke.
Anthony Holmes spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
28. 24-54678 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft resolution officially recognizing every 8th of September as “908 Day,” a citywide day of celebration of pride in the City of Long Beach.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
John Grossi spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
John Grossi spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
29. 24-54613 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing as-needed hazardous waste removal services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Pasadena, CA, in an annual amount of
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$2,945,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $589,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $3,534,000, until the City of Pasadena, CA contract expires on September 28, 2026, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Pasadena, CA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0125
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0125. 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
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
30. 24-54608 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, including any necessary amendments, with the Federal Aviation Administration, to accept the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Airports Fiscal Year 2023 Supplemental Discretionary Grant funds, for the acquisition of two electric maintenance vehicles, two free-standing Level 2 solar-tree chargers, and one stationary Level 3 charger in an amount not to exceed $1,969,355. (Districts 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dave Shukla spoke.
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There was one Online Public Comment and no non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:08 PM, Councilman Austin adjourned the meeting.
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NOTE:
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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.