Meeting

	CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
	TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024
	411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
	CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM

Mary Zendejas, 1st District Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, 2nd District Kristina Duggan, 3rd District Daryl Supernaw, 4th District Thomas B. Modica, City Manager Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Rex Richardson, Mayor Megan Kerr, 5th District Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District Roberto Uranga, 7th District Al Austin, 8th District Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney

FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER
At 5:17 PM, Mayor Richardson 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, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk, Jonathan Nagayama, 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 Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 16. 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

Elizabeth Lambe spoke on Agenda Item No. 7.

24-52576

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $20,000, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Cambodia Town, Inc. to support their 16th Annual Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $20,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

24-52577

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $9,818, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:

$1,000 to the Art Theatre Long Beach Inc. for their Gala Fundraiser on March 10, 2024;
$2,000 to the Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation for the Cars and Clippers fundraising event on March 16, 2024;
$1,000 to Cambodia Town, Inc. for the 16th Annual Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival on April 7, 2024;
$500 to Partners of Parks for their Sowing the Seeds fundraiser on April 13, 2024;
$1,000 to the Speak UP Empowerment Foundation for the 8th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 20, 2024;
$645 to APLA Health and Wellness for the Transgender Day of Remembrance event that was on November 20, 2023;
$2,150 to Fluffy’s Sno-Balls for catering services at the Black History Month Resource Fair on February 25, 2024;
$1,523 to Robert Earls BBQ for catering services at the Black History Month Resource Fair on February 25, 2024; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $9,818 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

24-52578

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $13,602, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donation to following:

Partners of Parks, in support of the 5th Annual Sowing the Seeds event, in the amount of $1,000;
Long Beach Rescue Mission, in support of the Dinner on Me event, in the amount of $1,000;
Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of the Absolute Best of Long Beach Contest and Awards 2024 event, in the amount of $1,500;
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc., in support of the 8th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum, in the amount of $1,000;
Partners of Parks, in support of the 10th Annual AOC7 Neighborhood Literacy Fair, in the amount of $1,000;
Long Beach Forward, in support of the In Full Bloom event, in the amount of $2,500;
Long Beach Blast, in support of the Breakfast BLAST, in the amount of $2,500;
Disabled Resources Center, Inc., in support of the 48th Annual Awards Recognition Event, in the amount of $3,000;
DreamKreator, in support of the Black History Community Fair, in the amount of $102; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $13,602 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

24-52579

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach to support the 3rd Annual Trans Day of Visibility; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

24-52565

Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 4, 2024 and March 11, 2024.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

24-52580

Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department; and adopt resolution.

Enactment No: RES-24-0032

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0032 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

24-52481

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Right-of-Entry Permit with Holland Construction, Inc., for the use of City-owned property located adjacent to 6700 East Pacific Coast Highway for construction trailer staging and contractor vehicle parking purposes in connection with the adjacent development project, for a term of 30 months. (District 3)

Levine Act: Yes

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

24-52478

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term, or increasing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide Workforce Development services to reentry participants of Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 program seeking services leading to employment and long-term self-sufficiency in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), for the period of January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024; and

Increase appropriations in Community Development Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $250,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

24-52484

Recommendation to receive and file the attached report, “Elevation Changes in the City of Long Beach, November 2022 through November 2023.” (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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.

24-52485

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, dba Ferguson Facilities Supply, of Pomona, CA, for providing plumbing and various supplies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, CA, in an annual amount of $725,000, and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $145,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $870,000, until the County of Orange, CA, contract expires on February 10, 2029, 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. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-24-0033

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0033 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.

24-52486

Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2023. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

12.

24-52487

Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-24-377 and award a contract to Quinn Rental Services, City of Industry, CA, for the purchase of five Sullair 185 trailered compressors, in a total amount not to exceed $167,601, including taxes and fees; 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 Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

13.

24-52488

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36076 with Ferguson Enterprises LLC, dba Ferguson Facilities Supply, of Pomona, CA, for providing various as-needed plumbing materials and related supplies, to extend the term of the contract to May 31, 2024. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

14.

24-52490

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 $206,716 for English as a Second Language Services, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026; and

Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library Services Department by $206,716, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

15.

24-52491

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sonoratown, LLC, dba Sonoratown, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 244 East 3rd Street. (District 1)

Levine Act: Yes

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

16.

24-52489

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sirenitas Restaurant Incorporated, dba Sirenita’s Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 410 West Willow Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Conditional Use Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 7)

Levine Act: Yes

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, 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

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

ACS PET ADOPTION

May Villanueva, Administrative Analyst, Parks, Recreation, and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PRESENTATION

Councilwoman Saro spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Robbie Butler, President of the SpeakUp Empowerment Foundation, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Karen Reside spoke. Donna Young spoke. Linda Thomas spoke. Leslie Sanders spoke. Beverly Walker spoke. Linda Or spoke. Douglas Champion spoke.

REGULAR AGENDA

17.

24-52574

Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Public Works Department and relevant departments to begin the process in developing a Speed Safety System Use Policy, a Speed Safety System Impact Report, and proposal for an automated Speed Safety System Pilot Program pursuant to AB 645 to City Council within 45 days.

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

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Francesca C. spoke.

Councilman Supernaw spoke.

18.

24-52575

Recommendation to direct City Manager to work with the Economic Development Department and relevant City Departments to explore the feasibility of expanding economic opportunities, including but not limited to, sidewalk vending. The report should include an action plan the City could consider, and report back to the City Council by December 2024.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation, as amended, to direct City Manager to work with the Economic Development Department, Economic Development Commission, and the Economic Development and Opportunity Committee, along with relevant City Departments to explore the feasibility of expanding economic opportunities, including but not limited to, sidewalk vending; the report should include an action plan the City could consider, and report back to the City Council by December 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	1	Supernaw
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	1	Allen

Kevin Lee-Wellington spoke.

Susiy Richmond spoke; and submitted a handout.

Sandy Khim spoke.

Chad Phuong spoke.

Andre Donado spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Tyler Curley, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilman Supernaw spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Motion: Substitute motion to refer the item to the Economic Development and Opportunity Committee.
Moved by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilman Supernaw.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilman Austin withdrew the substitute motion.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.

Councilmember Supernaw spoke.

19.

24-52320-01

Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services with updates on the Safe Passage Program.

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation, as amended, to refer the item to the Budget Oversight Committee to look at funding sources and opportunities for FY25, with a goal to sustain funding for the Safe Passages Program; and to refer the item to the Educational Partnerships Committee to better coordinate with the school district Safe Passage Programs. 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.

Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Erica Valencia-Adachi, Collective Impact Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Teil Samuels, Violence Prevention Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Cindy Sahgun spoke; and submitted a handout.

Billy Brown spoke.

Christopher Covington spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Erica Valencia-Adachi, Collective Impact Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilman Supernaw spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Teil Samuels, Violence Prevention Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Erica Valencia-Adachi, Collective Impact Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

20.

24-52462

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents, including the Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for the Purchase of Real Estate with Tolentino Properties, LLC, or assignee(s), for the sale of surplus City-owned property at 3917 Long Beach Boulevard, formerly known as Fire Station 9, in the amount of $750,000; and accept Categorical Exemption CE-24-029. (District 5)

Levine Act: Yes

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

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development, spoke.

Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Alannah Enriquez spoke.

21.

24-52461

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Fourth Amendment to Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively (ENA) No. 36420 with Century Affordable Development, Inc., for continued negotiations in connection with the disposition and development of City-owned Exempt Surplus property at 6845 Atlantic Avenue (Subject Property). (District 9)

Levine Act: Yes

A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Zendejas, Allen

Mary Torres, Real Estate Development Bureau Manager, Economic Development, spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

22.

24-52464

Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-24-378 and award contracts to Professional Police Supply, Inc., dba Adamson Police Products, of Los Alamitos, CA, Innovative Design and Sheet Metal Products, Inc., dba Innovative Emergency Equipment, of Riverside, CA, Troy Sheet Metal Works, Inc., dba Troy Products, of Montebello, CA, Stommel Inc., dba Lehr, of Sacramento, CA, and Magic Auto Sound & Security, Inc., of Signal Hill, CA, for the purchase of emergency vehicle auxiliary equipment, in an annual aggregate amount of $1,800,000, and authorize a ten percent contingency of $180,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,980,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and

Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Department of Financial Management by $713,660, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Zendejas, Allen

23.

24-52465

Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 designation of one-time District Priority Funds for City Council District infrastructure projects and existing programs; and

Approve related budget appropriation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024 in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Zendejas, Allen

24.

24-52466

Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 first departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Zendejas, Allen

25.

24-52467

Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual and Five-Year Reports for the Transportation Improvement, Parks and Recreation Facilities, Fire Facilities Impact, Police Facilities Impact, and Sensitive Coastal Resource Impact Fees. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-24-0034

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0034. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Zendejas, Allen

26.

24-52468

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary agreements, and any subsequent amendments including changing the terms, extending the grant period, or increasing grant amounts, with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch (STDCB), to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $859,512 for the provision of STD management and prevention, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026; and

Increase appropriation in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $859,512, offset by grant revenue. (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	Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Zendejas, Allen

27.

24-52469

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and all necessary amendments including term extensions, with the Department of Homeland Security to receive and expend grant funding for the 2023 Port Security Grant Program, in an amount of $900,000, with a Port of Long Beach cost match of $300,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for a period ending August 31, 2026; and

Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $1,200,000, offset by federal grant funds and Port of Long Beach cost match funds. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Zendejas, Allen

28.

24-52470

Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7209 and award a contract to Bitech Construction Company Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for construction of the Crest Alley Improvement Project, in an amount of $1,676,185, authorize a fifteen percent contingency in the amount of $251,428, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,927,613; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments;

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $750,000, offset by Measure W funds available from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s (District) Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP); and

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $750,000, offset by transfer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s Safe Clean Water Program Measure W funds from the Capital Projects Fund. (Districts 6)

A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	7	Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Zendejas, Allen

ORDINANCE

29.

24-52582

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 9 in the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 9.33 relating to City Library Rules, and adding Sections 9.33.010, 9.33.020, 9.33.030, all relating to the City Library Rules, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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:	8	Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	1	Allen

Alannah Enriquez spoke.

Dayquan spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Cathy De Leon, Director of Library Services, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilman Supernaw spoke.

NEW BUSINESS

30.

24-52621

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,300 by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:

$2,000 to the New Image Emergency Shelter to support their ongoing efforts of providing comprehensive services and referrals to homeless and low-income individuals and families, focusing on rapid housing, employment, and improving quality of life;
$300 to Derrick Lemel Stewart for DJ services at the Black History Month Resource Fair held on February 25, 2024;
$1,000 to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2024;
$500 to Love Beyond Limits for their Juneteenth Celebration at MLK Park on June 15, 2024;
$500 to United Cambodian Community for Long Beach Sankranta at Long Beach City College on April 6, 2024; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, 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

	PUBLIC COMMENT
Chan Davy spoke. Michael Cole spoke. Denise Carter spoke. Austin Metoyer spoke. Jewel Smyth spoke. Senay Kenfe spoke. Hak Chhay spoke. There were six Online Public Comments and four non-agenda public comment emails received.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements. Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements. Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.

ADJOURNMENT
At 9:23 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.

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