CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
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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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and prior to 6:30 PM. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 15)
1. 24-55237 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,600, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $500 to Wrigley Association to support their Halloween Block Party on October 26, 2024;
2. $500 to Goals for Life to support their Waterfront Celebration on September 15, 2024;
3. $600 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation in support of the 2024 Grape Expectations event on October 6, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,600 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
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Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Councilmember, Seventh District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 24-55238 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000 offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $1,000 to Long Beach Public Library Foundation for their 21st Annual Grape Expectations Gala on October 6th, 2024;
• $500 to California Families in Focus for the 4th Annual Trans Pride Parade on September 28th, 2024;
• $500 to Friends of Long Beach Animals to support their 35th Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 11th, 2024; 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
Office or Department: Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, Second District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 24-55239 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution of:
1. $250 to The Little Lion Foundation for the Long Beach Pet Fair; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 24-55206 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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5. 24-55207 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 30, 2024 and October 7, 2024
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 24-55208 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Manager Department; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 24-55209 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Police Department; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 24-55228 Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 24-55149 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with L.N. Curtis & Sons of Walnut Creek, California, for furnishing and delivering firefighting equipment and rescue tools with related supplies and accessories; and repair services and maintenance for the Hurst equipment, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in an annual amount of $350,000, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $52,500, for a total annual amount not to exceed $402,500, until the Sourcewell contract expires on April 4, 2028, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Fire Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 24-55150 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023-
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2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Management Association (LBMA) and Unrepresented Management (Non-Sworn) Employee Terms. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 24-55151 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), Sections 6.16.210, 16.08.340, and 16.08.341, based on the recommendations outlined herein to reflect changes in classification titles assigned to marine operations. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 24-55152 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the California National Guard, in an amount not to exceed $355, for the use of Marine Stadium Park during the 224th Sustainment Brigade Best Warrior Competition on October 19, 2024. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 24-55153 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a grant agreement, and any necessary documents, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, for the Surrender and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program effective through September 30, 2026, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $100,030; authorize a 10 percent cash or in-kind match requirement of $10,003; execute any future documents, including amendments, necessary to accept, implement, and administer the agreement; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $100,030, offset by grant revenue. (Districts 1, 2, 3)
Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 24-55154 Recommendation to receive and file the application for De Amsterdam, LLC, dba
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New Amsterdam, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 445 East 1st Street. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Police Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 24-55155 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $200,000 to support the Technology and Innovation Department’s Long Beach Collaboratory Program for program activities including stakeholder engagement, technology deployment, and training; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $200,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Technology and Innovation
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ACS PET ADOPTION
FILIPINO HISTORY MONTH
VETERANS DAY
PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
16. 24-55145 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the City Manager, Financial Management, and the Health and Human Services Departments providing an update on the implementation of the City’s Sidewalk Vending Ordinance. (Citywide)
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Office or Department: City Manager; Financial Management; Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 24-55146 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, including any necessary amendments, to enter into a contract with RS&H California, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for planning and design services for the Pad 11 Reconstruction and Taxiway K Rehabilitation project at the Long Beach Airport, in an amount of $2,093,472, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $314,021, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,407,493, 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
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $2,407,493, offset by Airport operating revenues. (District 5)
Office or Department: Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 24-55147 Recommendation to receive and file the Martin Luther King, Jr., Park Vision Plan. (District 6)
Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 24-55038 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $400,000, offset by grant revenue from the Harbor Department to be used for the planning and design phase of the Hamilton Loop Project;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $400,000, offset by the transfer of Harbor Department grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $6,100,000, offset by grant revenue from the Harbor Department; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $6,100,000, offset by the transfer of Harbor Department grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 9)
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Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine; Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 24-55039 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Transportation and California Department of Transportation to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,200,000 to be used for the planning and design phase of the Hamilton Loop Project;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $120,000, offset by United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $120,000, offset by the transfer of grant revenue from the Capital Grants Fund;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,080,000, offset by United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,080,000 offset by the transfer of grant revenue from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 9)
Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine; Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 24-55148 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7241 and award a contract to National Pools Inc., of Sylmar, CA, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pool Improvement Phase II Project, in an amount of $877,165, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $131,575, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,008,740; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (District 6)
Office or Department: Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council on
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non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City Council.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDER
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Housing and Public Health Committee at 3:00 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee at 4:00 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – Economic Development and Opportunity Committee at 2:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
HEARING REMINDER
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – Hearing for a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit Application to Panama Joes Investors LLC located at 5100 East Second Street.
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Kung humihiling ng pasalitang interpretasyon ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570- 6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570- 6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.