City Council

Agenda

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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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7. 7 CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 15)
   Action: approve recommendation

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

8. 1. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Fifth 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 to support 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.
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   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

9. 2. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $7,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Partners of Parks for the College Estates Parks neighborhood events; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

10. 3. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA) to support their ongoing programming at free community events and support their ongoing mission; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

11. 4. 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 contributions of: ● $500 to Demochicks to support their annual Breaking Barriers Awards Soiree on August 26, 2023; ● $500 to Latinos in Action to support their annual fundraiser on August 18, 2023; ● $200 to Success in Challenges Inc. to support the Annual Ron Palmer Summer Basketball and Academic Camp from August 1 - 4, 2023; 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.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

12. 5. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council Special Meeting of Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

13. 6. Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 31, 2023 and August 7, 2023.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

14. 7. Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Health and Human Services Department; and adopt resolution.
    Resolution
    Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0115 on the Consent Calendar.

15. 8. Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with L.N. Curtis & Sons, of Walnut Creek, CA, for furnishing and delivering emergency response and firefighting equipment, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, until Sourcewell Contract No. 040220-LNC expires on May 7, 2024, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $200,000, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
    Resolution
    Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0116 on the Consent Calendar.

16. 9. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) approving the Fire Department to conduct Urban Search and Rescue training exercises through April 30, 2024, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Fire Department by $77,250, offset by reimbursement funds from CalOES. (Citywide)
    Contract
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

17. 10. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the award amounts, with the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, to accept and expend Homeless Court funding in a total amount not to exceed $250,000, for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, at the discretion of the City Manager, to continue the Homeless Court Program in the City of Long Beach; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $250,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
    Contract
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

18. 11. Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
    Resolution
    Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0117 on the Consent Calendar.

19. 12. Recommendation to adopt resolution to approve a Letter of Agreement between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Long Beach Firefighters Association (FFA) to amend the 2022-2025 FFA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The amended provision is under the Article Five, Section II, Cost Sharing by Classic CalPERS Members. (Citywide)
    Resolution
    Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0118 on the Consent Calendar.

20. 13. Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bluebird Haus, Incorporated, dba Bluebird Haus, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1532 East Broadway, 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
    ABC License
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

21. 14. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) to assume ownership and maintenance responsibilities for 12 pedestrian wayfinding signs previously installed throughout the downtown area by the DLBA. (District 1)
    Contract
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

22. 15. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, including any subsequent amendments, with the City of Signal Hill, for the construction and maintenance of a new traffic signal along with related street improvements at Redondo Avenue and East 20th Street within the City of Long Beach. (District 4)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

23. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
24. LA METRO UPDATE
25. PUBLIC COMMENT (5:46 PM)
26. NEW BUSINESS (9:05 PM)
27. ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:27 PM)
28. Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Richardson presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Austin, Eighth District.
29. 23-0953 Fernando Dutra, Pro Temp Mayor, City of Whittier, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Gina Osborn, Chief Safety Officer, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Vice Mayor Allen spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Vice Mayor Allen spoke. Gina Osborn, Chief Safety Officer, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, spoke. Fernando Dutra, Pro Temp Mayor, City of Whittier, spoke.
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    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.

30. CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:11 PM)
31. NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
32. REGULAR AGENDA (8:50 PM)
33. 28. Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 11, 2023.
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    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.

34. ADJOURNMENT (9:31 PM)
35. 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.
36. 23-0952 Melanie Wagner, Interim Director of Animal Care services, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Richardson spoke.
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    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.

37. ROLL CALL (5:10 PM)
38. ACS PET ADOPTION
39. CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING (5:52 PM)
40. ORDINANCES (9:04 PM)
41. PUBLIC COMMENT (9:!2 PM)
42. CONSENT CALENDAR (5:40 PM)
43. 43 Passed the Consent Calendar.
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 15, except for Item 10. The motion carried by the following vote:

44. 27. eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
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    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.