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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 5:08 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers Absent: Saro
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 Zendejas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 16. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
1. 24-55285 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to
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provide contributions of $1,000 to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation for the Open Water Swimming Championship; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
2. 24-55286 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of $1,000 to the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for Office Improvements; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
3. 24-55287 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $100,000, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support:
$100,000 to the Office of Special Events and Filming for the Dr. Martin Luther King
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Jr. Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $100,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
4. 24-55288 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by Fourth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
1. $1,000 to The Little Lion Foundation (LLF) in support of their annual Long Beach Pet Fair;
2. $500 to Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) in support of their annual Latina Empowerment Day; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
5. 24-55289 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,800, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
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1. $300 to Valli O’Donnell for the Glendora Ave. Block Party;
2. $500 to the Belmont Heights Community Association for Small Business Saturday;
3. $1,000 to the Long Beach Youth Chorus for Sing-a-Long Beach; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,800, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
6. 24-55293 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution of:
• $500 to Hispanas Organized for Political Equality - California (DBA: HOPE) to support HOPE’s Latina Empowerment Day on October 25th, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
7. 24-55294 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,050, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to
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provide a contribution of:
• $300 to California Families in Focus for their 4th Annual Trans Pride Long Beach event on Saturday, September 28, 2024;
• $250 to Wrigley Association to support their Halloween Block Party on October 26, 2024;
• $500 to the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America to support their 14th Annual Fundraising Gala & Benefit on November 2, 2024; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,050, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
8. 24-55295 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to:
• $2,500 to Care Closet LBC to support community cleanup efforts and services;
• $1,500 to YMCA of Greater Long Beach to support its Youth and Government program; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,000, to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
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Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
9. 24-55284 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 7, 2024 and October 14, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
10. 24-55283 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Fire Department; and adopt resolution.
Enactment No: RES-24-0157
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0157. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
11. 24-55242 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing industrial gases and related supplies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the University of California, in an annual amount of $200,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $40,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $240,000, until the University of California contract expires on October 31, 2030, with the option to renew for as long as the University of California contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Enactment No: RES-24-0158
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
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Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0158. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
12. 24-55243 Recommendation to continue the local emergency regarding an outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB) pursuant to Section 2.69.060 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
13. 24-55245 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the California State Library to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $77,175, for Library Literacy Services, for the grant period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $77,175, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
14. 24-55246 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the California State Library to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $20,127, for the Zip Books
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program, for the period of July 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library, Arts, and Culture Department by $20,127, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
15. 24-55247 Recommendation to receive and file the application for Araujo Bautista Corporation, dba Leos Mexican Grill, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 755 Magnolia Avenue. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
16. 24-55248 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Avanath Seaport LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, property owner at 5601 Paramount Blvd for emergency vehicular access; and
Accept Planning Commission Findings declaring no environmental review was required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the vacation, which conditioned the easement. (District 8)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING BRUCE MAC RAE
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Bruce Mac Rae spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Dr. Sie spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
LONG BEACH PRIDE LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
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Elsa Martinez spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke; and provided a video presentation.
HEARING
17. 24-55249 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to receive and file the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant the issuance of a Parklet Permit to Panama Joes Investors LLC, at 5100 East Second Street. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
PUBLIC COMMENT
Felton Williams spoke.
Herman Long spoke.
Bazella Caprice McDonald spoke.
Robyn Gordon-Peterson spoke.
Brian Cochrane spoke.
Jessica Martini spoke.
Kelly Strodl spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
18. 24-55297 Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments for Non- Charter Commissions.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
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Absent: 1 Saro
Mayor Richardson spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
19. 24-55296 Recommendation to request Police Department to provide a presentation to City Council in 60 days on the protocols and guidelines the Department employs when responding to cases of trespassing and occupying abandoned properties (“squatting”); and
Request Police Department to work with City Manager, City Attorney, and City Prosecutor to evaluate current legislation and associated impacts on the Department’s capabilities when addressing incidents of “squatting” and trespassing, and report back to City Council with recommendations in 90 days.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Saro, Uranga
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Cynthia Oliva spoke.
Felisa Rodriguez spoke.
20. 24-55298 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Long Beach Utilities Commission on a presentation to City Council in 45 days on an infrastructure and communications plan overview of Long Beach Utilities; and
Request City Manager to work with Long Beach Utilities Commission, Long Beach Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, Long Beach Fire, Long Beach Health Department, and other relevant departments on a comprehensive after-action report and presentation to City Council in 45 days regarding the significant water main breaks that occurred on October 9, 2024 and the subsequent Boil Water Notice.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
B. Anatole Falagán, General Manager, Utilities, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
21. 24-55299 Recommendation to receive Charter Commission appointments approved by the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Section 2.03.065 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
22. 24-55251 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from City Manager Department providing an update on the Cannabis Special Events Feasibility Study. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin,
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Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Valencia Mota, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Patricia Etem spoke.
John Kindred spoke; and provided a handout.
Edgar Cruz spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Valencia Mota, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Valencia Mota, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
23. 24-55252 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the memoranda related to establishing a Quiet Zone Feasibility on Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right of way and a Memorandum of Understanding with UPRR. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin,
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Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Alvin Teng, Special Projects Officer, City Manager Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
24. 24-54960 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the participation in California State Department of Housing and Community Development’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, and acceptance of a loan and grant in the amount of $28,228,708, for the construction of an affordable housing project at 912 - 946 Linden Avenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Housing Development Fund Group the Community Development Department by $8,228,708, offset by grant revenue. (District 1)
Enactment No: RES-24-0159
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0159. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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Meggan Sorenson, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Kjell Stava, Real Estate Project Coordinator, Community Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Meggan Sorenson, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, Community Development, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Meggan Sorenson, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, Community Development, spoke.
25. 24-54959 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the participation in California State Department of Housing and Community Development’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, and acceptance of a loan and grant in the amount of $24,277,592, for the construction of an affordable housing project at 1401 Long Beach Boulevard; and
Increase appropriations in the Housing Development Fund Group the Community Development Department by $7,277,592, offset by grant revenue. (District 1)
Enactment No: RES-24-0160
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-24-0160. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
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Kjell Stava, Real Estate Project Coordinator, Communtity Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Meggan Sorenson, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager, Community Development, spoke.
26. 24-55250 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into a partnership agreement with City Fabrick (CF) as part of a grant application submission to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program. (District 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Christopher Koontz, Director of Community Development, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
27. 24-55254 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with The Alpha & Omega Group Security Services, Inc., of Inglewood, CA, for providing security guard services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, CA, in an annual amount of $1,800,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $360,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $2,160,000, until the County of Orange, CA, contract expires on March 31, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange, CA, contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
Enactment No: RES-24-0161
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
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Resolution No. RES-24-0161. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
24-55332 Declare Proposition "L" Ordinance, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading, pursuant to Section 1806 of the City Charter, makes findings and determinations regarding contracting of security guard services; and
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to declare ordinance read for 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, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
24-55333 Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35169 with GSSI, Inc., dba General Security Services, of Wilmington, CA, for providing security guard services, to increase the contract amount by $627,300, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $9,318,600, and extend the term of the contract to February 1, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
28. 24-55257 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35089 with ABM Industries, Inc., of Tustin, CA, for providing custodial services to various locations, to increase the
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contract amount by $1,300,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $13,307,139 and extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
29. 24-55255 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work and increase the contract amount by $5,416,199, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $59,655,115, for the term of March 23, 2017, to January 1, 2025, with the option to renew for a cost of $902,700 per month, for a maximum of three one-month periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Shaleana Benson, Commander, Police Department, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Mayor Richardson spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
30. 24-55256 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), and any necessary documents including any amendments, with the Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation (RLA) and Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation (RLC), respectively, to administer funding in an aggregate amount not to exceed $4,700,000, less the amounts identified for City administrative costs for the RLA and RLC deferred maintenance and capital improvement projects. (Districts 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Uranga, Austin, Ricks- Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Kerr
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Councilwoman Kerr recused herself from Agenda Item No. 30.
NEW BUSINESS
31. 24-55320 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to enter into a no cost contract with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC to display a public service announcement regarding human trafficking and missing person, Ruthey Smith, for six weeks, with the option to extend the contract for an additional twelve-week period at the discretion of the City Manager.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Duggan, Saro
Councilman Austin spoke.
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32. 24-55321 Recommendation to receive Charter Commission reappointments approved by the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Section 2.03.065 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Saro
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was one online public comment received and three non-agenda public comment emails received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Allen request that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Marka Burns; and made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:10 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Marka Burns.
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NOTE:
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.
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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.