Meeting
Long Beach City Seal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 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
Please note the video recording includes the Joint Meeting of the Charter Amendment Committee and City Council of Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:05 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
 
Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie

Councilmembers Absent: Saro, Uranga

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

Councilwoman Zendejas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 26, except for Items 13 and 26.  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
1.
24-53694 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to the Temple Israel Long Beach for Make a Difference Day; 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 Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
2.
24-53730 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:
  1. $1,000 to Partners of Parks in support of the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration;
  2. $1,000 to Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) in support of Dine on Pine 2024; and
 
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
3.
24-53731 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,350, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
  • $5,350 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for their annual Black and White Ball on June 15, 2024, and their QFilm Festival from September 5 to September 8, 2024;
  • $500 to the United Cambodian Community for the Second Annual Cambodian Restaurant Week from June 2 through June 9, 2024;
  • $2,500 to Love in the Mirror for their Second Annual Long Beach Resource Fair on June 22, 2024;

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,350 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department;

Restate the recommendation approved by the City Council on April 23, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $200 donation of Second Council District One-time Priority Funds from Puebilta Tortillas to Sandra Wall;

Restate the recommendation approved by the City Council on April 23, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $750 donation of Second Council District One-time Priority Funds from the Burbank Community Team to Long Beach Unified School District; and

Restate the recommendation approved by the City Council on April 23, to correct the name of the recipient receiving the $1,000 donation of Second Council District One-time Priority Funds from Long Beach Disability Pride to Accessible Because Leaders Empower (ABLE) PAC.

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
4.
24-53729 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,200, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution of:
  • $200 to the National Council of Negro Women to Support the 38th Annual Spring Celebration and Awards Program “Women of Excellence- Celebrating HerStory” on June 8, 2024;
  • $500 to Success in Challenges, Inc. to support their Success in Challenges Gala 2024 on June 6, 2024; 
  • $500 to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach to support their Black and White Ball 2024 event on June 15th, 2024; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,200 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
5.
24-53605 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
6.
24-53683 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 24, 2024 and June 3, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
7.
24-53604 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Manager Department; and adopt resolution.

Enactment No: RES-24-0079
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0079 on the Consent Calendar.  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
8.
24-53580 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Dawn E. McKenna dba Empire Marketing of Long Beach, CA, for providing promotional items and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, CA, in an annual amount of $310,000 with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $62,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $372,000, until the County of Orange, CA, contract expires on February 1, 2028, 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-24-0080
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0080 on the Consent Calendar.  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
9.
24-53581 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 with U.S. Bank N.A. (formerly Union Bank N.A.), of Minneapolis, MN, for banking and cash management services, to extend the term of the contract for two additional one-year periods, for a term ending August 31, 2026, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
10.
24-53579 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee to allow enrolled paramedic students to participate in advanced life support ambulance supervised field internships, for a period of five years. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
11.
24-53569 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including to the allocation amount, with the County of Los Angeles, to receive and expend County Measure B funds in the amount of $527,000, to support ongoing bioterrorism response programs, for a one-year period, effective through June 30, 2025; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $527,000, offset by reimbursement revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
12.
24-53570 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35936 with Suzanne P. Lawrence, dba Advisor Business Solutions, of Long Beach, CA, for culturally relevant communications and marketing services for the statewide Black Infant Health Public Awareness Campaign, and extend the contract term through September 30, 2024. (Citywide)

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
13.
24-53571 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the State of California Department of Public Health California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $757,563 for the CHVP State General Fund Innovation 2.0 program, for a one-year period beginning on July 1, 2023, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $757,563. (Citywide) 
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, 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
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Anissa Davis, Health Officer, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Evelyn Gonzalez-Figueroa, Community Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.
14.
24-53572 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Health Benefits Exchange, also known as Covered California, to accept and expend grant funding in the annual amount of $121,000 for the Covered California Navigator Program for a three-year period, to begin July 1, 2024, with the option to extend for an additional three-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $121,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
15.
24-53573 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount, with Disability Rights California (DRC) to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $14,269 for the Spring Into Health Fair at McBride Park Recreation Center;

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including to the award amount, with DRC to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $8,660 for the Prep for Pride event; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $22,929, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
16.
24-53574 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, any subsequent amendments or subcontracts, including to the award amount, with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $800,988 for Hepatitis C virus prevention and control activities for a period of four years beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $800,988, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
17.
24-53575 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms with the Kaiser Foundation, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $10,000 for the Kaiser Community Health Care Program Outreach and Enrollment Grant for a two-year period, estimated to begin upon execution of the agreement, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $10,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
18.
24-53576 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-24-367 and award a contract to Silegra, LLC, of Whittier, CA, for Long Beach Activating Safe Community Program evaluation services, in a total amount not to exceed $200,000, for a period of two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
19.
24-53577 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, subcontracts, or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount, with the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $88,598 for the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program for the period of June 30, 2024, through May 31, 2025; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $88,598, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
20.
24-53578 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-23-299 and award a contract to ScribSoft Holdings, Inc., DBA Permitium, of Charlotte, NC, to develop and manage a vital records software, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
21.
24-53585 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36361 with Quality Office Furnishings, Inc., of Yorba Linda, CA, for as-needed furniture with related accessories and services, to increase the contract amount by $200,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $321,365 for the period ending April 30, 2025, and increase the annual contract in an amount not exceed $100,000 annually, for the remainder of the contract. (District 5)

Enactment No: RES-24-0081
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0081 on the Consent Calendar.  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
22.
24-53588 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final tract map for a single 1.22-acre lot for two hundred and seventy-one residential units within a single eight-story mixed-use building at 131 West 3rd Street have been met; approve a final map for Tract No. 82334; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and

Accept Planning Commission findings that the development on 131 West 3rd Street is within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report Addendum EIRA-02-19 to the Downtown Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2009071006) and no further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines is needed. (District 1)

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
23.
24-53725 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, for the Woodruff Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (TSSP) to modify and synchronize the traffic signals along Woodruff Avenue from Rosecrans Avenue to Willow Street in a total amount not to exceed $795,700, for a period of two years with the option to renew for 3 additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 4, 5)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
24.
24-53722 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles, for the South Street Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to modify and synchronize the traffic signals along South Street from Atlantic Boulevard to Studebaker Road in a total amount not to exceed $627,200, for a period of two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 8, 9)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
25.
24-53586 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34328 with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for graffiti removal services, to extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2025. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.  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
26.
24-53587 Recommendation to adopt resolution appointing City Engineer Keith Hoey as the authorized Board Member to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, and appointing Civil Engineers Tammy Takigawa and Dillon O’Donohue as the authorized Alternate Board Members; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to designate, in writing, a representative if neither the Member nor the Alternate Members are available. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-24-0082
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0082.  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
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided the PowerPoint presentation.
BELMONT SHORE RUGBY CLUB U18 GIRLS TEAM 2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNITION
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
ONE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVE
Jessica Quintana, Executive Director of Centro CHA, spoke; and provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Dr. Lydia Hollie spoke.

Rev. Leon Wood spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Donna Young spoke.

Karen Reside spoke.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
37.
24-53317-02 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 second departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, approve recommendation, as amended, to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Fire Department in the amount of $352,000, to continue Rescue 2, peak load staffing until September 30, 2024.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
38.
24-53481-01 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36492 with PeopleSpace (formerly Interior Office Solutions, Inc.), of Irvine, CA, for the continued purchase of office furniture and equipment layout, design, assembly, and installation services, to increase the contract amount by $2,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $2,300,000. (Citywide)

Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga
REGULAR AGENDA
27.
24-53720 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft a resolution condemning all forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement of violence, and hate crimes, and affirming the City’s values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and acceptance in relation to public meetings.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, 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
Mayor Richardson spoke.

Ken Schlesinger spoke.

Deborah Goldfarb spoke.

Clayton Heard spoke on behalf of Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilman Supernaw spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.

Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.
28.
24-53596 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the 2028 Venue Use Guarantee with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which among other things adds Marine Stadium as a proposed Venue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 1 Duggan
Absent: 2 Saro, Uranga
Councilmember Duggan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 24.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Jorge Godinez, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke; and provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
29.
24-53597 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the 2028 Venue Use Guarantee with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which among other things confirms the Convention Center and Entertainment Center, Marina Green and Alamitos Beach, and waterfront around the Belmont Shore Beach area as Venues. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, 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
Jorge Godinez, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke; and provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke. 

Mayor Richardson spoke.

April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke. 

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
30.
24-53721 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding research on potential revenue measures and receive direction from the Mayor and the City Council regarding the placement of revenue measures on the November 2024 ballot. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga
Mayor Richardson spoke.

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

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Karen Reside spoke.

Mike Murchinson spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Kevin Riper, Director of Financial Management, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.
31.
24-53590 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, subcontracts, and subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or agreement term, with the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, CaliforniaVolunteers (CV), to accept and expend grant funding up to $2,541,924 in State of California General Funds, to provide the Economic Development Department, Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network, in the creation of the Long Beach Youth Service Corps, a paid work experience program, for the period of April 17, 2024, through December 31, 2025; and

Increase appropriations in the Community Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $2,541,924, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga
32.
24-53591 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, on an as-needed basis, with Central Commissary, Inc., of Sunland, CA, for furnishing and delivering the following compact mobile food carts: fruit (with cooler) and grilled food (no raw meat); and/or with Revolution Carts, of Culver City, CA, for furnishing and delivering compact mobile food carts for tamales, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $429,500, through September 30, 2025. (Citywide)

Levine Act: Yes

Enactment No: RES-24-0083
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-0083.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 4 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga, Austin
April Walker, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke. 

Grace Yoon, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
33.
24-53592 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount and term dates, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), to receive and expend $15,004,433 for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 5 Program, for the estimated period of June 15, 2024, through June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for one additional five-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $15,004,433. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga
34.
24-53594 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $5,000,000 to implement key components of the City’s Blueprint for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure;

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $5,000,000, offset by CEC grant revenue; and

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $5,000,000, offset by the transfer of CEC grant revenue from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 4)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga
35.
24-53595 Recommendation to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any necessary documents including any amendments, with the Port of Long Beach (POLB), to accept and expend grant funding through the Community Grants Program, in an amount not to exceed $2,999,700 to be used on the Del Amo Bicycle and Pedestrian project to build sidewalk-level, curb-separated bikeways and a protected intersection at Atlantic Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard for enhanced safety, and connectivity to Fairfield Family YMCA, Scherer Park, Boys and Girls Club, Dooley and Barton Elementary Schools, and local retail and dining on Long Beach Boulevard;   

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $2,999,700, offset by POLB grant reimbursement revenues; and

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $2,999,700 for a technical appropriation to allow for the transfer of POLB funds from the Capital Projects Grants Fund. (District 8)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga
Councilman Austin spoke.
36.
24-53593 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $5,036,466, offset by $2,827,170 of State Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) HSIPL-5108(178) and $2,209,296 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) grant revenues from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $5,036,466, offset by a transfer of $2,827,170 HSIP and $2,209,296 CRRSAA funds from the Capital Grant Fund, a fund within the Capital Projects Fund Group. (Districts 1, 2, 3, 6)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation.  The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No: 0 None
Recused: 0 None
Absent: 3 Supernaw, Saro, Uranga
NEW BUSINESS
39.
24-53828 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Long Beach-East Los Angeles Corridor Mobility Investment Plan (CMIP).
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Michael Cano, Executive Officer, LA Metro, spoke; and provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Mayor Richardson declared a recess at 6:13 p.m.

At 6:16 PM, Mayor Richardson called the Joint Meeting of the Charter Amendment Committee and City Council to order.

At 7:10 PM, Mayor Richardson declared the Joint Meeting of the Charter Amendment Committee and City Council adjourned.

Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 7:14 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Florence Rollins spoke.

There were three Online Public Comments and one non-agenda public comment email received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.

Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.

Councilman Austin made community announcements.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements. 
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:37 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.

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