Meeting

	CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
	TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023
	411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
	CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 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

SPECIAL MEETING

CALL TO ORDER
At 4:13 PM, Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL


Councilmembers Present: Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie Councilmembers Absent: Supernaw, Uranga Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager, Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, Marsha Yasuda, Deputy City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Karen Baldwin, 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 Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 46, except for Items 20 and 35. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Omar Martinez spoke.

23-25028

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation of $2,500 to the Naples Improvement Association to support Naples Readyfest; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

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

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

23-25098

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following:

$500 to the LGBTQ Center Long Beach in support of Black & White Ball 2023;
$500 to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs in support of Long Beach Residents Empowered (LiBRE) to support LiBRE Community Night;
$500 to Lafayette Elementary School Parent Booster Club in support of Lafayette Harvest Festival; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.

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

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

23-25099

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:

$7,500 to the Care Closet LBC to support their ongoing community support services; and

Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

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

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

23-25107

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to:

$1,000 to Care Closet LB in support of their first ever Awards Ceremony Fundraiser;
$1,000 to Love in the Mirror in support of their 11th Annual toy giveaway;
$500 to California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ) in support of their 59th Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

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

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

23-25157

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the 55 Foundation in support of their upcoming holiday programs dedicated to supporting and empowering our community; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

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

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

23-25162

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $900, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to:

$500 to Care Closet LBC to support their 2023 Awards Ceremony Fundraiser;
$250 to the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) to support their Tourism Workers Rising Campaign Celebration;
$150 to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE) to support LiBRE’s Community Night; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $900 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

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

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

23-25163

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $100,000, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $100,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

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

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

23-25164

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,615 offset by the Second District One-Time District Priority Funds designated for youth-specific programs, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to the Wilson Bruins Touchdown Club for their banquet on December 5, 2023;

Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500 offset by the Mayor’s Office District One-Time District Priority Funds designated for youth-specific programs, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to the Wilson Bruins Touchdown Club for their banquet on December 5, 2023;

Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $15,571 offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:

$4,410 to Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department to fund two new portable basketball hoops;
$3,325 to Love in the Mirror for their family movie screening on November 25, 2023;
$3,000 to Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc. (Long Beach Pride) for the Bob Crow Celebration of Life on November 11, 2023;
$3,000 to the Carroll Park Association for their annual winter holiday party;
$700 to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs for the Long Beach Residents Empowered (LiBRE) Community Night on November 16, 2023;
$536 to Burbank Community Team to support their trunk-or-treat event on October 27, 2023;
$500 to ÓRALE for their Inaugural 3K Liberation Walk on November 11, 2023;
$100 to LAANE for the Tourism Workers Rising Campaign celebration on Thursday, November 9, 2023;

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department that were allocated for youth-specific programs by $2,115 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $15,571 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

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

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

23-25165

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Firemens Historical Society in support of the Long Beach Fire Museum; 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 Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

10.

23-25038

Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing September of every year as Service Clubs Month, a time of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-23-0170

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0170 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

11.

23-25037

Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing every 21st of September of every year as the International Day of Peace, a day of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-23-0171

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0171 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

12.

23-25031

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $190,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Timothy Peterson.

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

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

13.

23-25030

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $118,102.50 and also 2) separate authority to pay $8,772.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Samuel Rizzuto.

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

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

14.

23-25029

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $64,380 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Paul Sahadi.

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

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

15.

23-25034

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $85,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Cheryl Lee v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11611.

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

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

16.

23-25105

Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.

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

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

17.

23-25153

Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

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

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

18.

23-25154

Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 16, 2023 and November 6, 2023.

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

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

19.

23-24859

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, and walkways, as needed in connection with the 2024 Cali Vibes Music Festival event, between February 16, 2024 and February 18, 2024. (District 1)

Enactment No: RES-23-0172

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0172 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

20.

23-24897

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE23-213 and award a contract to Centro C.H.A., Inc. (Centro CHA), of Long Beach, CA, to implement the Long Beach Re-Entry Achievement Program (LBRAP) and provide outreach, case management, mental health, and employment services to community members reentering the community and their families, in a total amount not to exceed $275,000, for a for a period of one-year, 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;

Adopt Specifications No. RFP HE23-213 and award a contract to Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA), of Santa Fe Springs, CA, to implement the Long Beach Reentry Achievement Program (LBRAP) and provide outreach, case management, mental health, and employment services to community members reentering the community and their families, in a total amount not to exceed $275,000, for a period of one-year, 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;

Adopt Specifications No. RFP HE23-244 and award a contract to 2nd Call, of Los Angeles, CA, for creating or expanding safe spaces for middle and high school students traveling to and from schools and local parks, encouraging middle and high school attendance levels, increasing community engagement and social connections, and complementing current school safety efforts, in a total amount not to exceed $200,000, for a period of one-year, 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; and

Adopt Specifications No. RFP HE23-244 and award a contract to The Edwin and Dorothy Baker Foundation (dba DAYS Long Beach), of Long Beach, CA, for creating or expanding safe spaces for middle and high school students traveling to and from schools and local parks, encouraging middle and high school attendance levels, increasing community engagement and social connections, and complementing current school safety efforts, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000, for a period of one-year, 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 Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation, as amended, to correct the contract amounts for The Edwin and Dorthy Baker Foundation (dba DAYS Long Beach) from $100,000 to $80,000 and for 2nd Call from $200,000 to $220,000. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

21.

23-24864

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 36386 with ASM Global Convention Center Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the completion of various capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $2,305,902. (District 1)

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

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

22.

23-24896

Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, for the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for December 5, 2023. (Districts 1, 2, 4, 5)

Enactment No: RES-23-0173

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0173 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

23.

23-24865

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Facilities Use Agreement between the Coast Community College District, and the City of Long Beach, for use of campus facilities located at Golden West College in Huntington Beach for use as a temporary Long Beach Police Academy. (Citywide)

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

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

24.

23-24866

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36219 with Geocko, Inc. d.b.a. Forward, of Seattle, WA, for small business program administration support services, to increase the contract amount by $80,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $770,000; and

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36388 with Tetra Growth Systems, LLC, d.b.a. Canna Business Services, of Pittsburgh, PA, for direct technical assistance to Cannabis Equity Program participants pursuing cannabis business ownership or operating legal cannabis businesses, to increase the contract amount by $60,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $248,250. (Citywide)

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

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

25.

23-24867

Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-23-301 and award a contract to Landi Renzo USA Corporation, of Torrance, CA, for the installation of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems on City of Long Beach (City) vehicles, in a total annual amount not to exceed $400,000, 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 subsequent amendments; and

Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $55,000, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide)

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

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

26.

23-24868

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Diamond Environmental Services LP, of San Marcos, CA, for furnishing and delivering chemical toilets and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange in a total annual amount not to exceed $300,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on April 30, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-23-0174

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0174 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

27.

23-24869

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement and all necessary documents with Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency (LA County EMS), of Los Angeles, CA, to accept the donation of a retired 2011 Advance Containment Systems restroom trailer. (Citywide)

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

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

28.

23-24870

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Ganahl Lumber Company, of Anaheim, CA, for purchase of miscellaneous building supplies and materials, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, CA in an annual amount of $600,000, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $90,000, for a total annual contract amount of $690,000 until the County of Orange, CA contract expires on August 16, 2027, 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-23-0175

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0175 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

29.

23-24871

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35090 with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for providing as-needed hazardous waste removal services, to increase the contract amount by $1,390,400, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,342,400 and extend the term of the contract to November 11, 2024. (Citywide)

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

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

30.

23-24872

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with West Coast Sand & Gravel, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for as-needed sand, gravel, and related materials, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, CA, in a total annual amount not to exceed $600,000, until the County of Orange, CA contract expires on November 9, 2026, 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-23-0176

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0176 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

31.

23-24863

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36444 with Vimal Inc., dba Hyland Inn, of Long Beach, CA (Owner), to provide temporary shelters for households experiencing homelessness and/or program participants who are homeless and in need of temporary motel lodging within Long Beach, to increase the contract amount by $247,000 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,188,200 and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2024. (District 6)

Levine Act: Yes

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

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

32.

23-24860

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including any amendments to the award amount, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to accept and expend funding of the annual allocation in the amount of $2,807,624 for three years, for a total of $8,422,872, for public health workforce and infrastructure, for the periods of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with the option to extend the annual allocations, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $8,422,872, from 2023-2026, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)

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

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

33.

23-24861

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including extending the terms or changing the amount of the award, with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,294,139 for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), for a three-year period to begin July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional three-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

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

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

34.

23-24862

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $297,194 for the provision of Enhancing the City of Long Beach’s Sexual Health Clinic Infrastructure, for the period of September 30, 2023 to September 29, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional 4 years, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $297,194 offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)

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

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

35.

23-24880

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Lease No. 28222 with Bridge Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, for the continued operation and maintenance of El Dorado Park and Billie Jean King Tennis Centers, to extend the term for a period of twelve months, or until Request for Proposal No. PR-23-297 Tennis and Pickleball Operator is completed and a new contract is awarded. (Districts 3, 4)

Levine Act: Yes

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, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	1	Duggan
Absent:	2	Supernaw, Uranga

Councilmember Duggan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 35.

36.

23-24881

Recommendation to adopt an amended resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary, including subsequent amendments, to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, to accept and expend funding in the revised amount of $1,200,200, for the Willow Springs Wetland Restoration and Expansion Project from the Safe, Clean Water Program’s (Measure W) Regional Program Transfer Agreement No. 2022RPLLAR03;

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $200, offset by grant revenue; and

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $200, offset by a transfer of grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 5)

Enactment No: RES-23-0177

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0177 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

37.

23-24879

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Partners of Parks, of Long Beach, CA, for providing program facilitation services for the Hoops After Dark Program, in a total annual amount not to exceed $146,748, for the term ending September 30, 2023. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-23-0178

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0178 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

38.

23-24878

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Plunge Restaurant, LLC, dba Plunge for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1900 E. Ocean Boulevard. (District 2)

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

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

39.

23-24874

Recommendation to receive and file the application of LBVP,LLC, dba Mangia Foglie, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2306 East 4th Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 2)

Levine Act: Yes

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

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

40.

23-24875

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Rim Talay of Naples, LLC, dba Rim Talay, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5542 2nd Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct the City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3)

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

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

41.

23-24873

Recommendation to receive and file the application of Los 3 Pollos Long Beach Incorporated, dba Los 3 Pollos, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2706 East South Street. (District 8)

Levine Act: Yes

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

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

42.

23-24876

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program, to file the annual equitable sharing report. (Citywide)

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

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

43.

23-24877

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, to receive and expend the 2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, in the amount of $450,000, for the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024; and

Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $450,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)

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

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

44.

23-24882

Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB PW 23-257 and award a contract to Propel Bike, LLC, of Long Beach, CA, for electric bicycles and bicycle equipment, in a total annual amount not to exceed $162,530, for a period of one year, 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 Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

45.

23-24883

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Herc Rentals, Inc., of Bonita Springs, CA, for as-needed construction equipment rentals and related services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Charlotte, in an annual amount of $1,000,000, authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $200,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000, until the City of Charlotte contract expires on October 31, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Charlotte contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-23-0179

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0179 on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

46.

23-24884

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34486 with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants, of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 34487 with RMA Group, of Carson, CA; Contract No. 34489 with Twining, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 34490 with Kleinfelder, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 34492 with Group Delta Consultants, Inc., of Torrance, CA; and, Contract No. 34493 with Willdan Engineering, of Industry, CA, for as-needed construction materials testing and inspection services, to extend the term of the contracts to December 31, 2024. (Citywide)

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

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

CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Jake Heflin, Fire Captain, spoke.

ACS PET ADOPTION

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Melanie Wagner, Animal Care Services Manager, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

HEARING

23-25114

Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption (CE-23-112) and find the Municipal Code Amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, 15304, 15305, and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines;

Declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.73; and amending Sections 3.80.146., 3.80.180, 3.80.253, 5.04.050, Chapters 5.08, 5.66, Title of Chapter 8.44, Sections 8.44.040, 8.44.050, 8.44.061, 8.44.070, Chapters 14.04, 14.14, 16.04, and Sections 16.08.504, 16.16.060, 21.35.120, 21.45.170, all relating to sidewalk vendors, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and

23-25115

Adopt resolution authorizing the Director of Community Development and City Manager to submit the zoning code amendments to Sections 21.35.120 and 21.45.170 of Title 21 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, and those provisions of the Ordinance applicable inside the Coastal Overlay Zone and which relate to coastal development as defined in California Public Resources Code section 30106, specifically, the relevant definitions in Section 5.73.020 of the Ordinance and Sections 5.73.110(C), 5.73.110(D), 5.73.110(H), 5.73.110(N)(18), and 5.73.120 of the Ordinance, together with all other relevant supporting material, to the California Coastal Commission for a finding of conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation, as amended, to [1] come back in six months to report back on how the ordinance is working; [2] engage the Pike tenant to ask if they will allow sidewalk vendors on their property; [3] include that sidewalk vendors can use private utilities with authorization of the property owner as long as there are assurances that there are no tripping hazards, it can be done safely and accessibility challenges are resolved; [4] include a requirement to adhere to the Values Act; [5] to increase the buffer between the sidewalk vendor and LA County Waterway or Flood Control fencing from 15 feet to 25 feet; [6] come back in 6 months to update with best enforcement model to implement the program; [7] include a limitation on flashing signs and that staff will coordinate with the traffic engineer to determine what areas can be restricted; [8] revise the definition of parkway to explicitly state it does not include vending in street medians; [9] increase the amount of the Recovery Act to $1,500 for permit fees; and [10] require insurance the first year and include it in reimbursable funds. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Tyler Curley, Acting Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Daniel Ramirez, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Tyler Curley, Acting Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Sheyla Diaz spoke.

Mia Hernandez spoke.

Van Bui spoke.

Guillermina Cruz spoke.

James Suazo spoke.

Antonio Hernandez spoke.

Joanna Diaz spoke.

Erik Garcia spoke.

May Lin spoke.

Leanna Noble spoke.

Unidentified person spoke.

Irma Fereira spoke.

Zhukry Gonzalez spoke.

Grecia Lopez-Reyes spoke.

Maribel Cruz spoke.

Caitlin Bellis spoke.

Julie Dean spoke.

Wendy spoke.

Chase Abramson spoke.

Rosie Brown spoke.

Dawn Lowe spoke.

TK Lee spoke.

Francesca Chaboy spoke.

Diane Burkholder spoke.

Nazir Abuyounes spoke.

Ogeehukau Okeke spoke.

Sandra Farcias spoke.

Unidentified person spoke.

Austin Metoyer spoke.

Silvia Bautista spoke.

Adriana spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Daniel Ramirez, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Tyler Curley, Acting Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Marsha Yasuda, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Daniel Ramirez, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works, spoke.

Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Marsha Yasuda, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.

Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Tyler Curley, Acting Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Marsha Yasuda, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.

Daniel Ramirez, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Daniel Ramirez, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works, spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Tyler Curley, Acting Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Tara Mortensen, Bureau Manager, Financial Management, spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Marsha Yasuda, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Gearin spoke. Scott Volz spoke. Donna Nunnelly spoke. Naida Tushnet spoke. Anthony Bryson spoke. Tarek Mohomed spoke. Senay Kenfe spoke. Shirin Sengal spoke. Ted Griswold spoke. Tanya Kapula spoke.

REGULAR AGENDA

48.

23-25104

Recommendation to approve Mayor's designees as argument writers for the Long Beach ballot measure appearing on the March 5, 2024, California Statewide Primary Election ballot.

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

Yes:	5	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	1	Saro
Absent:	3	Allen, Supernaw, Uranga

Councilwoman Saro recused herself from Agenda Item No. 48.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

49.

23-25039

Recommendation to request City Manager to assess the feasibility of implementing a Contractor and Subcontractor Verification requirement and present to City Council in 90 days.

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation, as amended, to include reviewing the feasibility of healthcare. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Councilman Austin spoke; and read a statement on behalf of Councilmember Uranga.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Ray Lawson spoke.

Boris Gresely spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

50.

23-25161

Recommendation to request City Manager to direct staff in writing a letter urging our Congressional Leaders, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to move expeditiously in phasing out leaded aviation fuel, particularly at Long Beach Airport, in the name of public health, recent EPA findings and as part of the City’s legislative agenda; and

Request City Manager to work with the Airport, City Attorney, and all relevant departments to present the October 31, 2023, memorandum on General Aviation Operations at Long Beach Airport to the City Council in December.

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

Yes:	5	Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	4	Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga, Ricks-Oddie

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr read a statement on behalf Councilmember Uranga.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Dave Shukla spoke.

Steven Bennett spoke.

51.

23-25166

Recommendation to request City Attorney draft a resolution recognizing November 16, 2023, as World Pancreatic Cancer Day in the City of Long Beach.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Rick Pinson spoke.

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, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Supernaw, Uranga

52.

23-24885

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the Public Corporation for the Arts of the City of Long Beach, Inc., a California non-profit corporation, dba the Arts Council for Long Beach, in the amount of $554,085, to fund arts and cultural activities and to create a comprehensive inventory of Long Beach cultural assets, for a period of one year. (Citywide)

Levine Act: Yes

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, that the item be laid over to the Tuesday, December 5, 2023 City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	6	Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	3	Supernaw, Uranga, Austin

53.

23-24886

Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not corrected, constitutes an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City; and

Receive and file an update on the emergency proclamation and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

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

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Theresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Councilwoman Duggan spoke.

54.

23-24887

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 26174 with Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation, a California non-profit corporation, for management of the City of Long Beach art collection, to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2024. (Citywide)

Levine Act: Yes

Yes:	6	Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	3	Supernaw, Uranga, Austin

55.

23-24888

Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Visit Long Beach, Inc. dba Meet Long Beach, of Long Beach, CA, a California non-profit corporation, to provide the City of Long Beach (City) with a marketing program for conventions and tourism, in an amount of $4,608,676 for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024, and in amounts subject to annual appropriation of funds by City Council in any subsequent years, 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)

Levine Act: Yes

Enactment No: RES-23-0180

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation, as amended, to include expanded transparency measures outlined by City staff and the Mayor in order to protect the City’s ability to compete for convection businesses and offer a superior standard of transparency than other city contract models. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Steve Goodling, Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, President and CEO, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Samantha Mehlinger, Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vice President of Communications, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Joseph Jenci, Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Senior Vice President of Sales & Administration, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Samantha Mehlinger, Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vice President of Communications, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.

Steve Goodling, Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, President and CEO, spoke.

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

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Larry Jackson spoke.

Jan Hower spoke.

Nicky Claire spoke.

Tommy Favare spoke.

Julie Dean spoke.

Delma Chwilinski-Sheridan spoke.

Dee Andrews spoke.

Jewels spoke.

Imran Ahmed spoke.

Dan Hoffend spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

Councilmember Duggan spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Councilmember Kerr spoke.

Councilman Austin spoke.

Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

56.

23-24889

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary including a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase of Real Estate with Frank P. Prue & Francis J. O’Neill, as Trustees of the Prue-O’Neill Living Trust Dated September 20, 1990, or its assignee, for the purchase of certain real property located adjacent to 1800 Ocean Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Number 7265-017-010, in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and

Accept the Categorical Exemption CE 23-139. (District 2).

Levine Act: Yes

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

Yes:	6	Zendejas, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	3	Allen, Supernaw, Uranga

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

57.

23-24890

Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Long Beach and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) to amend the IAM Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the contract terms from 2007 – 2023. The amended provision is applicable pursuant to the IAM MOU, Appendix C: Skill and Other Pays; and, Article VIII, Section IV.

Enactment No: RES-23-0181

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0181. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	6	Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	3	Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

58.

23-24891

Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the terms and conditions for Unrepresented Non-Management Employees. (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-23-0182

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0182. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	6	Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	3	Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga

59.

23-24893

Recommendation to adopt resolution approving 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). (Citywide)

Enactment No: RES-23-0183

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0183. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	6	Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	3	Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga

Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.

60.

23-24892

Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to implement a Supplemental Type Certificate reimbursement incentive at Long Beach Airport to facilitate the transition from leaded to unleaded aviation fuel, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000 through December 31, 2025; and

Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $60,000 offset by Airport funds available. (Districts 4, 5)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	6	Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	3	Zendejas, Supernaw, Uranga

Cynthia Guidry, Director of the Long Beach Airport, spoke.

Councilwoman Kerr spoke.

Vice Mayor Allen spoke.

Michael Figura spoke.

Mayor Richardson spoke.

ORDINANCE

61.

23-25106-01

Recommendation to declare the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach (City) amending the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) by amending and restating Chapter 1.15 and Section 2.01.1030; amending sections 2.01.320, 2.01.410, 2.01.630, and 2.01.1110.B; adding section 2.01.1010; and repealing Chapters 1.21, 1.22, 1.24, 1.25, 1.26, and 2.02, all relating to municipal elections, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)

Enactment No: ORD-23-0049

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, 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:	7	Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Kerr, Saro, Austin, Ricks-Oddie
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Absent:	2	Supernaw, Uranga

62.

23-24500-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2400, relating to the designation of the property located at 822 Willow Street, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0038

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0038. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

63.

23-24528-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2410, relating to the designation of the property located at 3305 East 1st Street, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0039

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0039. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

64.

23-24530-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2420, relating to the designation of the property located at 4004 Country Club Drive, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0040

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0040. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

65.

23-24531-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2430, relating to the designation of the property located at 645 West 11th Street, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0041

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0041. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

66.

23-24513-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2440, relating to the designation of the property located at 622-628 East Anaheim Street, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0042

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0042. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

67.

23-24515-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2450, relating to the designation of the property located at 953 Chestnut Avenue, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0043

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0043. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

68.

23-24517-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2460, relating to the designation of the property located at 338 Junipero Avenue, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0044

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0044. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

69.

23-24519-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2470, relating to the designation of the property located at 1400 Hellman Street, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0045

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0045. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

70.

23-24521-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2480, relating to the designation of the property located at 830 Santiago Avenue, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0046

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0046. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

71.

23-24523-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.52.2490, relating to the designation of the property located at 151 St. Joseph Avenue, as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.

Enactment No: ORD-23-0047

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0047. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

72.

23-24662-01

Recommendation to declare ordinance repealing Ordinance No. ORD-22-0022, also known as Chapter 5.96 (“Healthcare Minimum Wage”), read and adopted as read. (Citywide)

Enactment No: ORD-23-0048

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0048. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

NEW BUSINESS

73.

23-25680

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,450, offset by Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the following:

$1,000 to Partners of Parks in support of District 4 partners seeking partnership for holiday events;
$1,500 to Care Closet LBC in support of their ongoing community support services;
$2,500 to Newcomb Academy PTSA in support of their Run Like It’s Recess 5K Run/Walk 1k/Toddler Dash event;
$2,000 to the League of Women Voters in support of their advocacy efforts for the El Dorado Neighborhood Library;
$1,000 to Young Horizons in support of their annual gala;
$450 to the Belmont Shore Business Association in support of their annual Christmas Parade; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,450 to offset a transfer to the City Manager.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

74.

23-25759

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,000, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the following:

$500 of Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds to Community Partners for ÓRALE to support their 2023 Liberation Walk & Run;
$2,500 of Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast;
$2,500 of Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast;
$2,500 of Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds to Grace Memorial Baptist Church to support their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

Pastor Willie McIntyre spoke.

Councilwoman Saro spoke.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

75.

23-25761

Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $25,000 offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Winter Wonderland Festival; and

Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $25,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

	PUBLIC COMMENT
Elmo spoke. Derek Bekans spoke. Hector Quintana spoke. Edi Carbajal spoke. Anthony Holmes spoke. Winston Delaurier spoke. Dave Shukla spoke. Tiffany Davy spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Mayor Richardson spoke. Online Public Comment report and non-agenda public comment emails received.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements. Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie made community announcements. Councilwoman Saro made community announcements. Mayor Richardson made community announcements.

ADJOURNMENT
At 11:07 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.

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