City Council

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel Room No. 2406 1230 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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Agenda

ROLL CALL (5:10 PM)
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:40 PM)
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:11 PM)
ACS PET ADOPTION
LA METRO UPDATE
NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING (5:52 PM)
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:46 PM)
REGULAR AGENDA (8:50 PM)
ORDINANCES (9:04 PM)
NEW BUSINESS (9:05 PM)
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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PUBLIC COMMENT (9:!2 PM)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:27 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (9:31 PM)
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
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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.
19 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:
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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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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27. eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
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This Agenda Item was received and filed.
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29 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:
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.
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.
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.
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Action: 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 $1,200 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.
5. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council Special Meeting of Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
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Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
6. Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 31, 2023 and August 7, 2023.
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Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS:
ACS PET ADOPTION
LA METRO UPDATE
NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING:
16. Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the departments of Economic Development, Public Works, and overview of the CIP Budget. (Citywide)
Public Hearing
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK
Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to 5:00 p.m. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
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REGULAR AGENDA:
17. 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 (ASM Global), 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 $7,000,000; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $7,000,000, offset by revenue received from ASM Global. (District 1)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
18. Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FD-23-219 and award a contract to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., of Arcadia, CA, for self-contained breathing apparatus, accessories, air tanks, repair services, and annual testing in a total amount not to exceed $5,221,243 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 a lease-purchase agreement and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of self-contained breathing apparatus, air tanks, and accessories, payable over a ten-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
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Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
19. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve the acquisition of previously authorized military equipment, including Defense Technology 40mm Exact Impact sponge munitions and ammunition, in compliance with Assembly Bill 481 and the Long Beach Police Department’s Special Order. (Citywide)
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Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
20. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35086 with Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC, dba Republic Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 35088 with EDCO Transport Services, of Signal Hill, CA, for municipal residential and commercial solid waste handling services, to increase Contract No. 35086 by $1,166,179 for an annual contract amount of $2,971,679 with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $297,168 for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $3,268,847, and increase Contract No. 35088 by $542,213 for an annual contract amount of $2,064,213 with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $206,421 for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $2,270,634, and extend the term of both contracts to October 31, 2024. (Citywide)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
21. Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Kyndryl Holdings, Inc., of New York, NY, for the transition of the City of Long Beach in-house mainframe systems to a hosted mainframe service, in an annual amount of $1,534,810, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $306,962, and an one-time cost of $101,549, for the transition and configuration of the hosted mainframe environment for the first year. The total annual contract amount will not exceed $1,841,772 for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $445,027, offset by a transfer of funds set aside from the LBCOAST project. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes
Resolution
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0119. The motion carried by the following vote:
ORDINANCES:
22. Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending the title of Chapter 2.38 and Section 2.38.010, all relating to the Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Ordinance
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0031. The motion carried by the following vote:
23. Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Section 3.80.261 to reduce the adult-use and medical cannabis cultivation and retail taxes for equity businesses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Ordinance
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0032. The motion carried by the following vote:
NEW BUSINESS:
24. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Centro CHA to support a Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and Vaccination Clinic on August 24, 2023; 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.
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Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
25. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donation to the following: 1. Latinos in Action California, in support of their annual fundraiser, in the amount of $500; 2. Dig Life, DBA: Dreamz Into Goals, in support of their 3rd Annual Back2School event, in the amount of $1,500; Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department; Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donation to Confidential Coffee, in support of their 3rd Annual Pride Brunch; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
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Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
26. Recommendation to respectfully request City Council to approve an Oppose position to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
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Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
23-0928 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 11, 2023.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City Council.
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