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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 5:39 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, April Walker, Assistant 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 Saro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 19, except for Item 19. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
1. 24-54831 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $11,200, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time
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Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of:
• $1,200 to the Long Beach City College Foundation to support their Hall of Fame;
• $5,000 to Historical Society of LB to support their Annual Cemetery Tour; • $3,000 to Cal Heights Neighborhood Association to support their Centennial Block Party;
• $1,000 to Friends of Long Beach Animals to support their Annual Gala; • $1,000 to the California Conference for Equality and Justice to support their Annual Humanitarian Award Event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $11,200, 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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
2. 24-54871 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the following:
1. One in Long Beach, Inc., DBA The LGBTQ Center Long Beach, in support of the QFilms Festival, in the amount of $1,500; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset transfers 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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
3. 24-54875 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to:
• $1,000 to the Office of Special Events in support of the City of Long Beach Día de los Muertos Parade;
• $500 to the Historical Society of Long Beach in support of their Annual Historical Cemetery Tour; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset transfers 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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
4. 24-54880 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of $250 to Friends of Long Beach Animals to support their 35th Anniversary Gala & Benefit on October 11, 2024;
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Legislative Department by $2,250 to contribute to Sister Cities International to support the formation of the Sister Cities Long Beach Port Moresby Formation Committee Committee, offset by FY 24 revenue received.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent
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Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
5. 24-54883 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000, to return funds to the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, as a technical correction for funding intended to come from the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds in the amount of $2,500 and Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds in the amount of $2,500 for the approved action on November 14, 2023 for the following purpose:
• $500 of Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds to Community Partners for ÓRALE to support their 2023 Liberation Walk & Run; • $2,500 of Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast;
• $2,500 of Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast;
• $2,500 of Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 of which $2,500 in Second Council District One-time Priority Funds and $2,500 in Seventh Council District One-time Priority Funds will offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
6. 24-54872 Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing September 8th, as “908 Day,” a Day to Celebrate Pride in the City Of Long Beach. (Citywide)
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Enactment No: RES-24-0133
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0133. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
7. 24-54885 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to prepare and send a response on behalf of the City Council to the Recommendations made by the Los Angeles Civil Grand Jury investigative report regarding Micromobility Devices. (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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
8. 24-54858 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending March 31, 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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
9. 24-54865 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 3, 2024
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent
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Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
10. 24-54863 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 30, 2024 and September 9, 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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
11. 24-54861 Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
12. 24-54862 Recommendation to receive and approve changes for the Biennial Conflict of Interest Code for departments and commissions filed, in compliance with State law.
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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
13. 24-54841 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Geocko dba FORWARD, of Seattle, WA, for providing maintenance of an application portal for the First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, in a total annual amount not to exceed $216,000, for a one year period through September 30, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the City continues to use the Portal, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0134
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0134. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
14. 24-54774 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34107 with Parsons Constructors, Inc., of Pasadena, CA, for providing professional Project Labor Agreement administration services for the Phase II Terminal Area improvements Project at the Long Beach Airport, to extend the term of the contract to March 31, 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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
15. 24-54775 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending
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June 30, 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: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
16. 24-54776 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Multiquip, Inc., of Cypress, CA, for the purchase of a Multiquip mobile generator and trailer with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. RFP #020923-MTQ), in a total amount not to exceed $22,157, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0135
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0135. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
17. 24-54777 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments with Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc., dba Bobcat Company, formerly known as Clark Equipment Company, of West Fargo, ND, for the purchase of a Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Utility vehicle with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. RFP #031121-CEC), in a total amount not to exceed $144,720, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0136
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
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Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0136. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
18. 24-54778 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Westnet Holding, LLC, of Huntington Beach, CA, to provide the annual maintenance of the First-In Alerting System for 23 City of Long Beach Fire Stations, Fire Training Center, and Life Guard facilities, in an annual amount of $115,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $17,250, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $132,250, 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)
Levine Act: Yes
Enactment No: RES-24-0137
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0137. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
19. 24-54780 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7238 and award a contract to Pardess Air, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, for the Mark Twain Library Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project, in the amount of $552,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $110,400, for a total contract amount not to exceed $662,400; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 6)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
CHIARI MALFORMATION AWARENESS MONTH
Councilman Austin spoke.
Carolyn Caldwell, Chief Executive Officer, Dignity Health, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Neika Montes spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Susie Gonzalez, President, Latino Employee Organization, spoke, and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Joy Contreras, Vice President, Latino Employee Organization, spoke, and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Jorge Godinez, Professional Development Co-Chair, Latino Employee Organization, spoke, and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
HEARING
21. 24-54868 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, and conclude the public hearing;
Adopt resolution reapproving and recertifying an Addendum (EIRA-01-23) to the Program Environmental Impact Report prepared for the General Plan Land Use Element Update and Urban Design Element (PEIR) (EIR 03-16) relating to the implementation of the General Plan Land Use Element through the repeal and replacement of Title 22 and the rezoning of designated corridors in North Long Beach, Green Leaf Boulevard to the north, West Arbor Street to the south, Susana Road to the west, and Downey Avenue to the east (Project), in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines and making certain findings and determinations that the adopted PEIR Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) mitigates, to the extent reasonably feasible, impacts associated with the Project and that no new or different mitigation measures are required;
Enactment No: RES-24-0138
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0138. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advance Planning Officer, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Kurt Canfield spoke.
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K. Guan spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
24-54869 Declare ordinance to repeal and replace the Transitional Zoning Code of the City of Long Beach (Title 22 of the Long Beach Municipal Code) in its entirety to establish new zoning district to implement the Neo-Industrial, Multi-Family Residential - Low, and Multi-Family Residential - Moderate Placetypes of the Long Beach General Plan Land Use Element and other implementing changes, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilman Austin, 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, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
24-54870 Declare ordinance to implement City-initiated rezoning of select properties on major corridors in North Long Beach, Green Leaf Boulevard to the north, West Arbor Street to the south, Susana Road to the west, and Downey Avenue to the east, to include Multi-Family Residential - Low (MFR-L), Multi-Family Residential - Moderate (MFR-M), Neo-Industrial 1 (NI-1), and Neo-Industrial 2 (NI-2), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
Receive and file the UPLAN Neighborhood Mobility Enhancement Plan for North Long Beach. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to receive and file the UPLAN Neighborhood Mobility Enhancement Plan for North Long
Beach; and declare ordinance read the first time and laid over
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to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
20. 24-54866 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, and conclude the public hearing;
Adopt resolution approving and certifying an Addendum (EIRA-03-24) to the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) prepared for the General Plan Land Use Element (LUE) Update and Urban Design Element (EIR 03-16) relating to the implementation of the General Plan LUE through the rezoning of designated corridors in Central Long Beach roughly bounded by, and inclusive of, Magnolia Avenue to the west, Pacific Coast Highway to the north, 10th Street to the south, and Ximeno Avenue to the east (Project), in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines and making certain findings and determinations that the adopted PEIR Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) mitigates, to the extent reasonably feasible, impacts associated with the Project and that no new or different mitigation measures are required;
Enactment No: RES-24-0139
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation, as amended, to include a report back to City Council to align with the Community Development Annual Report in April and in Fall on:[1] how the new Zone In is functioning; [2] project applications received; [3] report back on the Residential Displacement Memo and policy
recommendations beyond zoning being considered and implemented; and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0139. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advance Planning Officer, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Tere Sievers spoke.
Kara Mirarchi spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Elsa Tung spoke.
Laura Mozo spoke.
Kurt Canfield spoke.
K. Guan spoke.
Kimberly Lim spoke.
Sanghak Kan spoke.
Alex Arellano spoke.
Angelica Murillo spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advance Planning Officer, Community Development, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advance Planning Officer, Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advance Planning Officer, Community Development, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
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24-54867 Declare ordinance to implement City-initiated rezoning (ZCHG24-002) of select properties on major corridors in Central Long Beach roughly bounded by, and inclusive of, Magnolia Avenue to the west, Pacific Coast Highway to the north, 10th Street to the south, and Ximeno Avenue to the east, to Residential Mixed-Use 4 (RMU4-A), Mixed-Use 3 (MU-3-A), Multi-Family Residential - Low (MFR-L), and Multi-Family Residential - Moderate (MFR-M), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
Receive and file the Residential Displacement Memo, the Commercial Displacement Memo, the Policy Matrix, and the Parking and Mobility Options Memo. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
PUBLIC COMMENT
Karen Reside spoke.
Michelle Herschler spoke; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA
22. 24-54876 Recommendation to direct City Manager to work with all relevant departments and report back to the City Council in 60 days with recommendations for educating private contractors and the general public on how and where to appropriately dispose of construction waste and debris from residential and commercial improvement projects; and
Direct City Manager to work with all relevant departments to assess the feasibility of increasing fines on illegal dumping within city limits.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to include that contractors pick up their debris. The motion carried by
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the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Kerr, Ricks-Oddie
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
23. 24-54881 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft resolution recognizing September 22-28, 2024, as National Banned Books Week in the City of Long Beach and proclaim every National Banned Books Week as organized by the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library in the City of Long Beach thereafter.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. 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
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Barbara Sosa spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
24. 24-54882 Recommendation to request City Council approve a support position on Proposition 36.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. No vote was taken on the motion.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to receive and file the item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Zendejas, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
A second substitute motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to support Proposition 36, and add that the City of Long Beach send a letter to the Attorney General to adopt Best Practices for District Attorneys, so that the discretion to file felony charges is not abused by District Attorneys. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw
No: 5 Zendejas, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Kerr
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Sarah Patterson, Manager of Government Affairs, City Manager Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke.
James Suazo spoke.
Deonna Knowles spoke.
Linda spoke.
Genny Hulbrock spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Tatiana Turner spoke.
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Lexus spoke.
Kathleen Adams spoke.
Yvonne Figueroa spoke.
Daun spoke.
Lou spoke.
Char Hart spoke.
Olivia Gleason spoke.
Rick spoke.
Josh spoke.
Laura Sellmer spoke.
Zyad Zrak spoke.
Rae Gabelich spoke.
Joe Sopo spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
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Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
25. 24-54588 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinances to designate the properties located at 82 Rivo Alto Canal, 4210 California Avenue, and 4401 Myrtle Avenue as Long Beach Historic Landmarks; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Mills Act historic property contracts with property owners of 14 historic properties. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 9)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
Gina Casillas, Planner, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
26. 24-54781 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-23-314 and award a contract to M and J Property Services, LLC, of Long Beach, CA, for as-needed
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property management services, in a total amount not to exceed $2,500,000, 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. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
27. 24-54782 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Quinn Company, of the City of Industry, CA, for the purchase of two Caterpillar D6 LGP tractors with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. RFP #011723-CAT), in a total amount not to exceed $1,089,062, inclusive of taxes and fees, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0140
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0140. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
28. 24-54783 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Professional Sales and Service, LLC., of Salt Lake City, UT, for the purchase of seven Leader 170 Type III ambulances with a Ford E- 450 chassis, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (Contract No. RFP #122123-RVG), in a total amount not to exceed $3,580,621, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
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Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of seven Leader 170 Type III ambulances with a Ford E-450 chassis, payable over a six-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0141
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0141. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
29. 24-54845 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Resolution No. HD-24-3220, for Harbor Department Fiscal Year (FY) 24 which revises existing management titles and salary ranges for identified classifications within the unclassified management positions, and establish a new management position title of Chief Risk Officer.
Enactment No: RES-24-0142
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0142. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
30. 24-54784 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7234 and award a contract to Cornerstone Construction Group Inc., of Redondo Beach, CA, for the Burnett Library Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project, in an amount of $1,307,057, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $196,059, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,503,116; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 6)
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
31. 24-54785 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7213 and award a contract to SJD&B, Inc. of Walnut, CA, for the Multi-Service Center Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project, in an amount of $2,130,047, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $213,005, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,343,052; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (District 7)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
32. 24-54786 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP46 with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, to accept and expend funding from the Safe, Clean Water Program’s Municipal Program in the estimated amount of $4,460,000 annually. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0143
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0143. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
ORDINANCE
33. 24-54732 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Departmental Organization Ordinance, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Enactment No: ORD-24-0014
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-24-0014. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
34. 24-54741 Recommendation to declare the Appropriations Ordinance for FY 25, creating and establishing the fund groups of the Municipal Government and appropriating money to and authorizing expenditures from said funds and for said fiscal year as an Emergency Ordinance, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) (Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-24-0012)
Enactment No: ORD-24-0012
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-24-0012. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Saro, Uranga, Austin,
Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Supernaw, Kerr
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dave Shukla spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Tatiana Williams spoke.
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There were six Online Public Comments and two non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilmember Uranga made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:31 PM, Vice Mayor Allen adjourned the meeting.
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NOTE:
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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.