City Council

CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM Mary Zendejas, 1st District Megan Kerr, 5th District Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, 2nd District Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District Kristina Duggan, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District Daryl Supernaw, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District Thomas B. Modica, City Manager Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Rex Richardson, Mayor Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES 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. SPECIAL MEETING ROLL CALL (4:09 PM) Councilmembers Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Present: Ricks-Oddie Councilmembers Allen Absent: 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: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District. CONSENT CALENDAR (5:17 PM) Page 1 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM Passed the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 13, except for Items 8, 11, and 13. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 1 - Allen 1. 23-0056 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 2. 23-0057 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 9, 2023 and January 13, 2023. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 23-0058 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Department of Library Services; and adopt resolution. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0010 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-23-0010 4. 23-0059 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Crane Swing Easement Agreement with NASH - Holland 3PAC Investors, LLC (Developer), granting a temporary, non-exclusive, above-ground easement, for the sole purpose of allowing a crane to operate in the air space over City-owned property located at 309 Pine Avenue. (District 1) Page 2 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 23-0060 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED-22-102 and award a contract to Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion, of Long Beach, CA, to implement the ActivateLB Customer Activation Program, in a total amount not to exceed $223,198 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional year, 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 to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 23-0061 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Management Association (LBMA) to amend the 2019-2023 LBMA Memorandum of Understanding. The amended provision is under the Pay for Performance section of the LBMA MOU Appendix E, Section V, Subsection C. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0011 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-23-0011 7. 23-0062 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City of Long Beach Fiscal Year 2023 Salary Resolution, Section 18 - Vacation Pay Off, by replacing the current Vacation Pay Off language with the new Vacation Cash Out Program for employees represented by an existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Management Association, Long Beach City Attorney’s Association, Long Beach City Prosecutors Association, and unrepresented management assigned to the Executive Salary Range (E00) or the Professional Salary Range (A00 through D00). (Citywide) Page 3 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0012 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-23-0012 8. 23-0063 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HR22-038 and award a contract to Nancy K Bohl, Inc., dba The Counseling Team International (TCTI), of San Bernardino, CA, for Critical Incident and Counseling Services for certain personnel within the Long Beach Police, Long Beach Fire, and Long Beach Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Departments, in a total annual amount not to exceed $250,000, for a period of three 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 amendments. (Citywide) Councilmember Duggan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 8. Joe Ambrosini, Director of Human Resources, spoke. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke. Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Duggan 9. 23-0064 Recommendation to receive and file the application of El Patio Fine Tacos & Beer Incorporated, dba Merced Restaurant, for a premise to premise and fiduciary transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3317 East 7th Street. (District 2) Page 4 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 23-0065 Recommendation to receive the application of Ruta 15 Restaurant Solutions, Incorporated, dba Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1436 East 7th 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) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 23-0066 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Dough Boys, LLC, dba Nonna Mercalo, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 3722 Atlantic Avenue. (District 5) Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 11. Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke. Evan Braude spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation, as amended, to correct the name of the business to Dough Boys, LLC, dba Nonna Mercato. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie 12. 23-0067 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Nash-Holland 3Pac Investors, a Delaware limited liability company, and the owner of the property at 131 West 3rd Street, for vehicular access; and execute a quitclaim deed for the existing recorded vehicle access easement; and Page 5 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2009071006. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 13. 23-0068 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with Downtown Long Beach Alliance, of Long Beach, CA, for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, in an annual amount not to exceed $291,000, for a period of two years, with option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Districts 1,2) Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 13. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0013. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: RES-23-0013 HEARINGS (5:30 PM) 14. 23-0069 Recommendation to adopt resolution certifying the Fire Station No. 9 at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR-04-21, SCH# 2022020416), making findings of facts and Page 6 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 14. Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke. Maryanne Cronin, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Unidentified person spoke. Unidentified person spoke. Councilwoman Kerr spoke. Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke. Dennis Buchanan, Deputy Fire Chief, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Mayor Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0014. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: RES-23-0014 23-0070 Adopt resolution approving a General Plan Amendment (GPA21-003) from Founding and Contemporary Neighborhood (FCN) to Neighborhood Serving Center or Corridor Low Density (NSC-L); Page 7 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0015. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: RES-23-0015 23-0071 Declare ordinance approving a Zone Change (ZCHG21-003) from Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented (CCA) and Single-family Residential, large lot (R-1-L) to Mixed-Use Zone-1 (MU-1) read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: ORD-23-0004 23-0072 Declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. C-1015 to repeal and remove the five-foot-special setback along the west side of Long Beach Boulevard where it fronts the Fire Station No. 9 project at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; Approve Site Plan Review (SPR21-050) for clearance of an existing 0.4-acre site and construction of a new two-story (12,780 square foot) Fire Station No. 9 with three (3) drive-through apparatus bays located at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard; Page 8 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM Approve Standards Variances requests to allow: 1) a driveway on Randolph Place located less than thirty feet (30′) from an intersection (SV22-006) and 2) a curb cut greater than the 24-foot maximum on Randolph Place (SV22-007); and Approve a Lot Merger (LMG22-014) to merge three lots into one 16,829-square-foot lot. (District 5) A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: ORD-23-0005 15. 23-0073 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and consider the applicant’s appeal by SM Car Wash (APL22-005); Adopt resolution adopting and certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND 06-22) and making findings of fact; Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 15. Senay Kenfe spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, that the item be continued to the meeting of Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Page 9 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie 23-0074 Declare ordinance amending the Land Use District Map (Zoning Map) by amending portions of Part 10 of said map to approve and implement a Zone Change (ZCHG20-009) from Regional Highway Commercial (CHW) and Low-density Multi-Family Residential, small lot (R-3-S) to Community R-4-N Commercial (CCN) read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Deny the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision and deny a Conditional Use Permit (CUP20-003) for a new 3,278-square-foot detached automated car wash along with two ancillary buildings, located at 1911 East Pacific Coast Highway in the CCN Zoning Districts. (District 6) A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, that the item be continued to the meeting of Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie 16. 23-0075 Recommendation to adopt resolution certifying the Final EIR-05-19 (SCH No. 2020010387), making findings of fact, adopting a Statement of Overriding considerations, and approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 16. Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke. Alison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Page 10 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM Brian Dandrea, Senior Vice President, Century Villages at Cabrillo, spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0016. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: RES-23-0016 23-0076 Adopt resolution establishing the Century Villages at Cabrillo Specific Plan (SP-4) pursuant to Sections 65450-65458 of the California Government Code; A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0017. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: RES-23-0017 23-0077 Declare ordinance amending the California State University Research and Technology Center/Villages at Cabrillo Long Beach Vets Planned Development District (PD-31), to be renamed to the California State University Research and Technology Center Planned Development District (PD-31) and repealing and removing the inclusion and reference to “Villages at Cabrillo” (subarea D) from said Planned Development District, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; Page 11 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: ORD-23-0006 23-0078 Declare ordinance amending the Land Use District Map (Zoning Map) by amending portions of Part 8 of said map (ZCHG22-002) to reflect the establishment of the Century Villages at Cabrillo Specific Plan (SP-4), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: ORD-23-0007 23-0079 Declare ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code Section 21.37.120 to amend the title of PD-31, and Section 21.37.210 to add SP-4 (Century Villages at Cabrillo Specific Plan) to the list of Specific Plans, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (District 7) Page 12 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Allen Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie Enactment No: ORD-23-0008 PUBLIC COMMENT (6:15 PM) Dave Shukla spoke regarding electricity. REGULAR AGENDA (7:12 PM) 17. 23-0080 Recommendation to amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated March 10, 2022, with Armory Arts Collective, LP (Buyer/Developer), for the disposition of City of Long Beach-owned exempt surplus property located at 854 East 7th Street, commonly known as the former Long Beach Armory (Subject Property) to add an Option to Lease the Subject Property in lieu of a fee purchase. (District 1) Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director of Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 2 - Allen and Uranga Page 13 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM 18. 23-0081 WITHDRAWN Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Analysis of Local Preference in Contracting; Direct City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 2.84.30, Local Preference, to raise the preference cap to $50,000 from $10,000; and Direct City Manager to develop guidance for City staff to promote and prioritize the use of local vendors as practical for purchases under $25,000 and for Requests for Proposals. (Citywide) This Agenda Item was withdrawn. 19. 23-0082 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with VOYA, for healthcare specific stop-loss reinsurance coverage with a $500,000 deductible level, at an estimated cost of $2,161,743 for a 12-month period retroactively effective January 1, 2023; and, execute any subsequent amendments necessary to maintain current benefit levels and remain in compliance with State and federal laws. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 2 - Allen and Uranga ORDINANCES (6:51 PM) 20. 23-0048 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 14.15.020, 14.15.030, 14.15.100, 14.15.110, all relating to parklets, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) Page 14 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM Jeff Miller spoke. Melinda Cotton spoke. Brian Cochrane spoke. Councilmember Duggan spoke. Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke. Vanessa Ibarra, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0002. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 2 - Allen and Uranga Enactment No: ORD-23-0002 21. 23-0084 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 2.84.170 to temporarily suspend certain provisions of Title 2.84.100 during the proclaimed local emergency caused by homelessness; read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; declaring the urgency thereof; and, declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately. (Citywide) John Gafford spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 2 - Allen and Uranga Page 15 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation to declare Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-23-0003, read, and adopted as read 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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 2 - Allen and Uranga Enactment No: ORD-23-0003 NEW BUSINESS (4:11 PM) 21. Agenda Item No. 21 is listed under Ordinances. 22. 23-0085 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Hoops After Dark; and Decrease appropriations of the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Councilwoman Saro spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 1 - Allen Page 16 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM 23. 23-0086 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of: 1. $2,500 to Long Beach Community Action Partnership in support of their annual Long Beach Night CAP event; 2. $500 to Long Beach Unity Festival to support their 2023 Appreciation Gala & Fundraiser Vision Launch; and Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 1 - Allen 24. 23-0087 Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not corrected, constitute an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City, and; Receive and file an update on the emergency declaration and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide) Mayor Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the Page 17 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Kerr spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke. Councilmember Duggan spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Manager, spoke. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke. Mayor Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 1 - Allen 25. 23-0088 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Long Beach Utilities Department on the increase of natural gas commodity prices statewide, impacts to customers’ gas bills, communication outreach efforts to customers, the status of the natural gas commodity Page 18 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM market statewide, and bill assistance and payment plan options made available to customers. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Chris Garner, Director of Long Beach Utilities, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilwoman Kerr spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Kerr spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Mayor Richardson spoke. Dave Shukla spoke. Mrs. Thomas spoke. Victor Ibarra spoke. Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Austin and Ricks-Oddie Absent: 2 - Allen and Uranga 26. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Page 19 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM 27. 23-0091 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, January 20, 2023. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 28. 23-0093 eComments and emails received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 24, 2023. This Agenda Item was received and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT (7:18 PM) Jillian Xavier spoke regarding cannabis. Emily Hansen spoke regarding eucalyptus tree damage. Kelvin Anderson spoke regarding preserving the World Famous VIP Records sign. John Gafford spoke regarding various issues. Dr. Faith spoke regarding various issues. ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35 PM) Mayor Richardson acknowledged the tragedies in Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay, and the requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Khalil Saleem. Councilwoman Saro acknowledged those who are celebrating the Lunar New Year, and the tragedies in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay. ADJOURNMENT (7:37 PM) At 7:37 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Khalil Saleem. kb Page 20 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 4:00 PM NOTE: If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting. Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad. Page 21 of 21