City Council
TL;DR
The Long Beach City Council held its regular meeting, focusing on routine administrative tasks and approving various small contributions to local community events and organizations. The council also recognized Americans with Disabilities Act Day and Disability Pride and Empowerment Month, highlighting the city's commitment to inclusivity.
Key Decisions
- Disability Pride Recognition Passed
- Support for LGBTQ+ Pride Events Passed
- Beach Restroom Door Replacement Contract Increase Passed
- Belmont Shore Special Tax Establishment Passed
- Technology Waste Services Contract Passed
Agenda
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- 5 CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 16)Action: approve recommendation
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 1. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for their Celebrate Our Librarians event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 2. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $600, offset by $300 from the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $300 from the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to California Families in Focus for Trans Pride Long Beach Festival 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $600, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 3. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: ● $500 to California Families in Focus to support the 3rd Annual Trans Pride Parade Long Beach Festival 2023 on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Long Beach Recreation Park; ● $2,500 to the Long Beach Pride Inc. to support the 40th Annual Long Beach Pride Festival & Parade celebration from Friday, August 4, 2023 to Sunday, August 6, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 4. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Historical Society of Long Beach to support The Crest Circle; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 5. Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 3, 2023 and July 10, 2023.Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 6. Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 7. Recommendation to approve the defederalization of Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) from Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant award number 07-49-05046; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with EDA to affect such defederalization and restrict future use of existing RLF funds. (Citywide)Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 8. Recommendation to receive and file the Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022. (Citywide)Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 9. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments with East Los Angeles College to provide instructional services at the Captain David Rosa Regional Fire Training Center, for a period of two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. (Citywide)ContractAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 10. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2033, for resident training in Family Medicine with the Health and Human Services Department. (Citywide)ContractAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 11. Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Audit Report for the Long Beach Airport Passenger Facility Charges program for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022. (Districts 4,5)Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 12. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36371 with J.L.M. Installation, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for the replacement and installation of beach restroom doors, to increase the contract amount by $400,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $550,000. (Districts 2,3)Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 13. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from SA Properties Company, L.P., a California Limited Partnership, and the owner of the property at 530 East 33rd Street, for the installation of public utilities; and Accept Categorical Exemption Number 20-127. (District 5)Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 14. Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing an annual special tax of $0.14 per square foot for Community Facilities District No. 2007-2 for commercial properties in Belmont Shore for Fiscal Year 2024 and authorize the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to be included on the 2023-2024 Secured Tax Roll. (District 3)ResolutionAction: approve recommendation and adopt Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0100 on the Consent Calendar.
- 15. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34848 with Arcadis U.S., Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for software subscription, and to provide software maintenance and user support services, for the Portfolio Insights (Orion) Project Portfolio Management system, to increase the annual contract amount to $100,000 and extend the contract for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)ContractAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- 16. Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-200 and award a contract to Homeboy Recycling, a California social purpose corporation, dba Homeboy Electronics Recycling, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing technology waste services at no cost and disposal services of Electronic Waste to the City of Long Beach except for loose alkaline batteries, loose rechargeable batteries, and certified hard drive destruction, in a total amount not to exceed $30,000, 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. (Citywide)ContractAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
- CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS:
- FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
- 33. Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing the 26th day of July as "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day"; and recognizing the month of July of every year as "Disability Pride and Empowerment Month", a time of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)ResolutionAction: approve recommendation and adopt Passed
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0101. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist. Vice Mayor Allen presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Supernaw, Fourth District.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:19 PM)
- REGULAR AGENDA (5:42 PM)
- PUBLIC COMMENT (9:08 PM)
- CONSENT CALENDAR (5:26 PM)
- WOMEN'S COMMISSION APPROVAL DAY
- The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
- 32 Anna Christensen spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 12. Passed the Consent Calendar.Action: passed the consent calendar Passed
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 16. The motion carried by the following vote:
- PUBLIC COMMENT (8:33 PM)
- 23-0799 Megan Ignacio, Community Outreach Coordinator, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Vice Mayor Allen spoke.Agenda ItemAction: received and filed
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
- ADJOURNMENT (9:22 PM)
- CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
- UNFINISHED BUSINESS (8:41 PM)
- NEW BUSINESS (5:04 PM)
- ROLL CALL (5:01 PM)
- ADA ANNIVERSARY
- ORDINANCES (6:10 PM)
- ACS PET ADOPTION
- HEARING (7:12 PM)
- 34. eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023.Agenda ItemAction: received and filed
This Agenda Item was received and filed.