Meeting
Long Beach City Seal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 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
Long Beach City Seal


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 5:04 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order. 
ROLL CALL
 
Councilmembers Present: Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie

Councilmembers Absent: Zendejas

Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, April Walker, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation: Moment of Silence.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie led the Pledge of Allegiance.

NOTE: Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that in the matter of Jack Roby Bressler vs. City of Long Beach, the City Council authorizes a settlement in the amount of $400,000.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 19, except for Items 8, 10, and 18.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
1.
24-52799 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the United Cambodian Community for the Long Beach Saṅkrānta 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.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
2.
24-52798 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 36316 with Keesal, Young & Logan for continued legal services for an additional one (1) year period, in a total contract amount not to exceed $377,000.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
3.
24-52861 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 19, 2024 and the City Council Study Session of Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
4.
24-52862 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 25, 2024 and April 1, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
5.
24-52800 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of City Prosecutor; and adopt resolution.

Enactment No: RES-24-0038
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0038 on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
6.
24-52801 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Library Services Department; and adopt resolution.

Enactment No: RES-24-0039
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0039 on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
7.
24-52802 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Police Department; and adopt resolution.

Enactment No: RES-24-0040
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0040 on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
8.
24-52870 Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring the results of the Primary Nominating Election held in the City of Long Beach, California, on Tuesday March 5, 2024, for the purpose of nominating and/or electing candidates for the following City Offices: four (4) offices on the City Council from District Numbers 2, 4, 6, and 8; and nominating and/or electing candidates for one (1) Long Beach Unified School District Governing Board of Education Office, District Number 2; direct City Clerk to place on ballots to be used at the General Municipal Election to be held on the 5th day of November 2024, the names of the candidates declared to have been nominated in the Primary Nominating Election; direct City Clerk to issue a Certificate of Election to the candidate declared to have been elected at the Primary Nominating Election;

Enactment No: RES-24-0041
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0041.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Mayor Richardson spoke.
24-52871 Adopt resolution declaring the results of the Primary Municipal Election held in the City of Long Beach, California, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the one (1) ballot measure which had been submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of the City known as “Measure RW”; and

Enactment No: RES-24-0042
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0042.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
24-52872 Adopt resolution ordering, proclaiming, calling, giving notice of and providing for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Long Beach, California, on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024, for the purpose of nominating and/or electing candidates for one (1) office on the City Council from District Number 4, for a full term of four (4) years commencing with the third Tuesday of December, 2024; and adopt provisions relating to translations of and the charges for costs of candidate statements.

Enactment No: RES-24-0043
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0043.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
9.
24-52754 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a First Amendment to Lease No. 35375 with South Coast Air Quality Management District, a California public agency, for the continued occupancy of City-owned land, generally located at the southeast corner of Walnut Avenue and East 20th Street, in the City of Signal Hill. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
10.
24-52758 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $90,000 for the Adverse Weather Shelter Program for a period of January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $90,000, offset by grant revenue. (District 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Councilmember Uranga spoke.
11.
24-52757 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subgrants and subsequent amendments, with First to Serve, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, to provide operation and supportive services for the Long Beach Rapid Re-Housing Program for individuals who are matched through the Long Beach Coordinated Entry Systems, in a total annual amount not to exceed $450,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
12.
24-52759 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35416 with Leslie A.M. Smith dba McCormick LA, of Long Beach, CA, to continue providing required specialized services facilitating Healthy Aging and Oral Health programs, to reduce the annual contract amount by $60,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $40,000 for the period of May 22, 2024, through October 31, 2024, and to extend the term of the contract to October 31, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
13.
24-52760 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36647 with McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC, of Henrico, VA, for as-needed medical surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals, and to increase the annual amount by $300,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $575,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
14.
24-52761 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35826 with MedPro Waste Disposal LLC, of Naperville, IL, for kiosk collection services throughout Long Beach, to increase the contract amount by $4,374, for a revised annual contract amount of $15,894, with a 25 percent contingency of $3,974, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $19,868, and extend the term of the contract to March 14, 2025. (Citywide)

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
15.
24-52784 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Management Association (LBMA). (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-24-0044
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0044 on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
16.
24-52785 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association (POA). (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-24-0045
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0045 on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
17.
24-52763 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with C.S.I. Patrol Service, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing unarmed security services for Belmont Shore on 2nd Street from East Toledo to Livingston Drive, in a total annual amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term through September 30, 2025. (District 3)

Levine Act: Yes 

Enactment No: RES-24-0046
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0046 on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
18.
24-52768 Recommendation to reaffirm the River Park Residential Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR-07-20, SCH#2021020492);

Adopt Resolution of Intention to vacate the portion of Baker Street between Golden Avenue and the Los Angeles Flood Control Channel property and a portion of Wardlow Road as part of the River Park Residential Project, located at 712 West Baker Street; 

Set the date of May 14th, 2024, for the public hearing on the vacation; and

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute improvement agreements conditioned on the vacation. (District 7)

Levine Act: Yes

Enactment No: RES-24-0047
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0047.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.
19.
24-52766 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35552 with Infrastructure Management Services, LP (IMS), of Tempe, AZ, for providing engineering consulting services for updating the City of Long Beach Pavement Management Program (PMP) utilizing automated condition surveying, to increase the contract amount by $653,373, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,228,252. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR
Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Sithea San, Chair, Cambodian Town, spoke.

Chanwantha Sam Limon, Interim Chair, Cambodian American Cultural Center, spoke.
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Karissa Selvester, Executive Director, Mayor’s Fund for Long Beach, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
LONG BEACH ADAPTIVE SPORTS FAIR
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Kim Vuong, Chair, Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Melissa Rakiey spoke.

Donna Young spoke; and submitted a handout.

Jewel Smyth spoke.

Douglas Champion spoke.

Theodore Caruthers III spoke.

John Kindred spoke.

Leslie Sanders spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
20.
24-52771 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with the State of California Office of Planning and Research to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $500,000 for the Connecting Long Beach Neighbors (ConnectingLB) Program, with a term ending January 31, 2026; and

Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500,000, offset by State of California grant funds. (Districts 1, 6, 7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke. 

Councilman Austin spoke.
21.
24-52776 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. RFP HE23-364 and award a contract to Aqua Crop LLC, of Sherman Oaks, CA, to implement and operate the Mobile Healthy Food Market Program and procure or modify an existing self-contained vehicle, manage staff, and procure produce and supplies in partnership with the Health Department’s Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention’s Nutrition Security Initiatives Section, in a total amount not to exceed $630,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods in an annual amount not to exceed $595,000, 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 Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Laura Turnbull, Chronic Disease and Injury Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
22.
24-52777 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a General Services Agreement, and any necessary documents and amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, for a five-year period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-24-0048
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0048.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
23.
24-52873 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM-23-318 and award a contract to ORALE of Long Beach, CA; United Cambodian Community of Long Beach, CA; Filipino Migrant Center of Long Beach, CA; and Al Otro Lado, of Los Angeles, CA, to implement the Long Beach Justice Fund (LBJF) Program and provide legal services, outreach, education, and make program referrals, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $800,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two 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. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Alanah Grant, Equity Officer, City Manager Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Alanah Grant, Equity Officer, City Manager Department, spoke.

Councilmember Uranga spoke.

Erik Garcia spoke.

Gaby Hernandez spoke.

Maribel Cruz spoke.

Maria Lopez spoke.

Gabriel Perez spoke.
24.
24-52778 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35218 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35229 with City Fabrick, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 35222 with Environmental Science Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35237 with Gruen Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35226 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 35230 with Impact Sciences, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35243 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Orange, CA; Contract No. 35224 with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 35223 with LSA Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 35231 with Meridian Consultants, LLC, of Westlake Village, CA; Contract No. 35225 with Michael Baker International, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 35194 with PlaceWorks, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 35236 with Prevention Institute, of Oakland, CA; Contract No. 35220 with Psomas, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 35209 with Rincon Consultants, of Ventura, CA; Contract No. 35210 with RRM Design Group, of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 35219 with S. Groner Associates, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 35240 with Terry A. Hayes Associates, Inc., of Culver City, CA; Contract No. 35242 with Veronica Tam and Associates, of Pasadena, CA; and, Contract No. 35246 with Willdan Engineering, of Industry, CA, for on-call environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement consulting services to add an aggregate amount not to exceed $4,600,000 and to extend the term of the contracts to March 5, 2025; and

Increase appropriations in the Development Services Fund Group in the Community Development Department by $2,500,000, offset by revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
25.
24-52849 Recommendation to refer to the Government, Operations and Efficiency Committee the consideration of naming of the Third Floor Development to Congressman Alan Lowenthal Global Trade and Education Center at the Port Administration Building; and, if approved, refer back to the City Council for consideration and approval, a process which is in accordance with City of Long Beach Administrative Regulation AR 8-7, Policy and Procedures for the Naming of City-owned Land, Buildings, and Facilities.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Mayor Richardson spoke.
26.
24-52780 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with First Rate Staffing, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, for temporary staffing services for the Project Homekey Interim Housing program at 1725 Long Beach Blvd., in a total amount not to exceed $350,000, for the term of February 19, 2024, to May 31, 2024;

Enactment No: RES-24-0049
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0049.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
24-52781 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Protection America, of Chatsworth, CA, for security services for the Project Homekey Interim Housing program at 1725 Long Beach Blvd., in a total amount not to exceed $200,000, for the term of February 19, 2024, to May 31, 2024; and

Enactment No: RES-24-0050
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0050.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
24-52782 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Everytable, of Los Angeles, CA, for meal delivery services for the Project Homekey Interim Housing program at 1725 Long Beach Blvd., in a total amount not to exceed $150,000, for the term of February 19, 2024, to May 31, 2024. (District 1)

Levine Act: Yes

Enactment No: RES-24-0051
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0051.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
27.
24-52783 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all documents, subcontracts or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount, with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,706,641 for the Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, for the period of April 15, 2024, through October 15, 2027; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,706,641, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Jessica Schumer, Deputy Director, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Judeth Luong, Environmental Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.
ORDINANCE
28.
24-52772 Recommendation to approve ordinance amendment to Section 3.80.261 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) to reduce the cannabis cultivation tax rate and adult-use retail tax rate and add provisions for the Pilot Tax Credit Program, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. No vote was taken on the motion.
 
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve ordinance amendment to Section 3.80.261 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) to reduce the cannabis cultivation tax rate and adult-use retail tax rate and add provisions for the Pilot Tax Credit Program, declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and adopt the Proposed Pilot Tax Credit Program chart attached to the Council letter with the following edits and additions:
1.    Strike the requirement to be compliant with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration regulations to be considered to be in “good standing”,
2.    Add the two requirements set forth below to be considered to be in “good standing”:
                  A.  Create a Special Circumstances Payment Plan that allows up to 12 months to pay outstanding taxes to be considered in compliance with the Long Beach Municipal Code.  This would create additional time for payment for those businesses that have special circumstances and need additional time to pay.  Those businesses would be considered in compliance with the municipal code (therefore not at risk of suspension for nonpayment)  if they pay every month. However, they would be subject to business license suspension if they default on the payment plan. In addition, they also have to have all of their quarterly reports submitted.
                 B.   Require that businesses become current on their payments for local taxes before they are eligible for the Cannabis Tax Credit Program, with the exception that any business on the Special Circumstances Payment Plan of up to 12 months become eligible after 6 months of proven payments and all quarterly reports submitted.  This would allow businesses with Special Circumstances to participate after 6 months after they meet the other remaining eligibility requirements with demonstrated payment, but not be advantaged over other Cannabis businesses who have paid within the current 6 month time plan; and

Require a thorough review of the tax relief program, including the impacts of these eligibility standards on program enrollment and participation, no later than six months from when the program officially begins.  This review should assess compliance and business application levels, economic impacts, and any unforeseen consequences, and the City Council will be able to propose any necessary amendments to the eligibility standards or the program design based on the review findings.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Mayor Richardson spoke.

April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Valencia Mota, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Kelly Hayes spoke.

Derek Smith spoke.

Ciara Hall spoke.

Stephanie Balcazar spoke.

Darrion Wilson spoke.

Camille Araujo spoke.

Adam Hijazi spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Valencia Mota, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Councilmember Uranga spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Valencia Mota, Cannabis Oversight Manager, City Manager Department, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Business Relations Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
NEW BUSINESS
29.
24-52923 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $10,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of $10,000 to Long Beach City College Foundation in support of their 2024 Summerfest & Drone Show event; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
30.
24-52925 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to LB Forward to support their In Full Bloom event on April 20, 2024; 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.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
31.
24-52927 Recommendation to request the Public Works Department to conduct a feasibility study of electric scooters on the Beach Bike Path to determine the viability of safe use and management of this eco-friendly shared mode of transportation on the Path, and report back in 45 days.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request the Public Works Department to conduct a feasibility study of electric scooters on the Beach Bike Path to determine the viability of safe use and management of this eco-friendly shared mode of transportation on the Path, and report back in 30 days.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie
No: 2 Duggan, Austin
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 1 Zendejas
Vice Mayor Allen spoke; and read a statement on behalf of Councilwoman Zendejas.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilmember Uranga spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Councilman Supernaw spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Senay Kenfe spoke.

Ronald Sampson spoke.

John Kindred spoke.

Antonia Diaz spoke.
32.
24-52929 Recommendation to adopt proclamation recognizing April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 2 Zendejas, Ricks-Oddie
Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilmember Uranga spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Griselda Suarez spoke.

Gregory Johnson spoke.

Michelle Byerly spoke.

Marc Davidson spoke.

Alexey Steele spoke.

Valerie Rodriguez spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ruby Arrington spoke.

Senay Kenfe spoke.

There were three Online Public Comments and one non-agenda public comment email received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mario Morales Moreno.

Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Andrea Palm.

Councilman Austin made community announcements.

Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.

Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.

Councilmember Uranga made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:39 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Mario Morales Moreno and Andrea Palm.

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