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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 20)

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

7. 1. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) in support of their annual Long Beach Latina Empowerment Day; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
   Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

8. 2. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to: · $2,500 to Historical Society of Long Beach in support of the 27th Annual Cemetery Tour; · $1,500 to Long Beach Ballet in support of the Cal Heights Neighborhood Tree Lighting; · $1,000 to Long Beach BLAST in support of their Hallo'WINE BLAST; · $500 to The Fix Project in support of the howl-o-ween Gala; 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.
   Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

9. 3. 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 Millikan High School Baseball Boosters, Inc. in support of their “Anything is Possible” capital improvement campaign; 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 Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

10. 4. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to Valli O’Donnell for the 3rd Annual Halloween Block Party; 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 Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

11. 5. Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 25, 2023 and October 2, 2023.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

12. 6. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35093 with D. Woolley & Associates Inc., of Tustin, CA, for as-needed professional land surveying services, to extend the term of the contract to January 14, 2024, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

13. 7. 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), and the City of Long Beach (Occupant) 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 $470,600, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $941,200. (District 6) Levine Act: Yes
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

14. 8. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35936 with Suzanne P. Lawrence, dba Advisor Business Solutions (ABS), of Long Beach, CA, for culturally relevant communications and marketing services for the statewide Black Infant Health Public Awareness Campaign, to increase the contract amount by $250,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $600,000, and extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2024. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

15. 9. Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-23-235 and award a contract to 1736 Family Crisis Center, of Los Angeles, CA, for the comprehensive services and programming that addresses the promotion of mental health support and reduction of substance use for Long Beach youth, in a total annual amount not to exceed $120,000, 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)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

16. 10. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend Contract No. 34880 with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, including any subsequent amendments to extend the term of the agreement or the grant award, to accept and expend additional funding in the amount of $344,496 for a total grant award of $52,461,627 for public health emergency preparedness and response services. (Citywide)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

17. 11. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, subcontracts, and subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with the Board of State and Community Corrections, California Violence Intervention and Prevention Cohort 4, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $9,174 for mental health services for frontline workers engaged in the Long Beach Activating Safe Communities Program from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $9,174 offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

18. 12. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Kresge Foundation provided as a sub-award from the University of South Florida, College of Public Health, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $100,000 for the Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy initiative, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $100,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

19. 13. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35863 with The Illumination Foundation, of Orange, CA, for site operations and interim housing services at 1725 Long Beach Boulevard for people experiencing homelessness, to increase the contract amount by $1,300,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $7,031,165, and extend the term of the contract for an additional six month period through February 18, 2024. (Citywide)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

20. 14. Recommendation to receive and file the application of Janneth Enterprise, Incorporated, dba Pizzamania, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1785 Palo Verde Avenue, Suite I & J, 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 4) Levine Act: Yes
    ABC License
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

21. 15. Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc., of Los Alamitos, CA, for Sexual Assault Response Team services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $60,000 for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes
    Resolution
    Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0147 on the Consent Calendar.

22. 16. Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with InTime Services Inc., of Vancouver, BC, for scheduling software and related services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Charlottesville, VA, in an amount not to exceed $991,700, authorize a 10 percent contingency in an amount of $99,170, for a contract amount not to exceed $1,090,870, until the City of Charlottesville contract expires on April 26, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the City of Charlottesville contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $1,090,870, for scheduling software, implementation, and related services, offset by a transfer from prior year savings in the Police Department. (Citywide)
    Resolution
    Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0148 on the Consent Calendar.

23. 17. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $566,000, offset by grant funds received from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP), for the plans, specifications, and estimates phase of the Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway and Complete Streets project; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $566,000, offset by a transfer of grants funds from the CalTrans ATP from Capital Grant Fund. (Districts 1,2,6,7,8,9)
    Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, that the Item be laid over to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 17, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:

24. 18. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36174 with Gordian Group, Inc., of Greenville, SC, to provide Job Order Contracting program and software support, to increase the contract amount by $400,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,400,000. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

25. 19. Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-194 and award a contract to ThirdWave Corporation, of Los Angeles, CA, for the creation of a short-term IT Strategic Plan and hosting of strategic business process workshops, in a total amount not to exceed $200,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:29 PM)
27. PUBLIC COMMENT (8:26 PM)
28. 33. eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
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    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.

29. NEW BUSINESS (6:06 PM)
30. ORDINANCE (8:20 PM)
31. REGULAR AGENDA (6:02 PM)
32. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (7:36 PM)
33. PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
34. FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH AND FILIPINOS OF LONG BEACH
35. ADJOURNMENT (8:34 PM)
36. CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:09 PM)
37. Senay Kenfe spoke regarding Item No. 7.
38. 38 Passed the Consent Calendar.
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 20, except for Items 8 and 17. The motion carried by the following vote:

39. CONSENT CALENDAR (5:19 PM)
40. Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Analyst. Mayor Richardson presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Rex Richardson.
41. ROLL CALL (5:06 PM)
42. 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.
43. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
44. 23-1205 Jessica Gillette spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Elaine Bernal spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
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    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.