City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · April 11, 2023
Minutes
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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.
ROLL CALL (5:00 PM)
Councilmembers Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin
Present: and Ricks-Oddie
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager;
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Tamela Austin,
City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:13 PM)
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1
- 20, except for Items 8, 11, 14 and 20. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
1. 23-0323 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 the Long
Beach Firemens Historical Society in support of the Long Beach Fire
Museum; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0324 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising
and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by
$10,000, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority
Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide
a contribution to California Families in Focus to support the LB Proud!
Beach Streets hub at Bixby Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion
Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,000, to offset
a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 23-0325 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting
of Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0326 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between March 27, 2023 and April 3, 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 23-0330 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract, and any necessary subsequent amendments including term
extensions, with the County of Los Angeles to receive and expend
Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2022 State
Homeland Security Program to enhance the capability of local
agencies to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of
terrorism, in an amount not to exceed $475,000, for a period of
September 1, 2022 to May 31, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire
Department by $475,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0331 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB CE-22-116 and
award a contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Co., of Brea, CA, for
asphalt concrete and related materials, in a total annual amount not to
exceed $300,000 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)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0332 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 designation of
one-time District Priority Funds for City Council District infrastructure
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projects and existing programs; and
Approve related budget appropriation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2023
in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0327 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
an agreement, and all necessary documents, including subsequent
amendments and amendments to the award amount, with the National
Association County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), to receive
and expend grant funding in the amount of $115,000 to support the
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) for the period of February 1, 2023
through September 29, 2023; and, to participate in the Healthcare
Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention and Response Project and
Strengthening Disability Inclusion Efforts within Local Health
Departments grant program for the period of February 1, 2023 through
July 31, 2023; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and
Human Services Department by $115,000, offset by grant revenue.
(Citywide)
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
9. 23-0328 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
agreements, and all necessary subsequent documents or subsequent
amendments, including amending the award amount, with Florence
Crittenton of Orange County, to accept and expend grant funding in the
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amount of $657,492 for the Safe Children and Strong Families
Program, contingent upon the approval of the County of Los Angeles
Department of Children and Family Services, for the period of July 1,
2023 through June 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 $657,492, offset by grant revenue.
(Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 23-0329 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary, and any subsequent amendments, with the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Health to enter into a data use
agreement to share certain vital records information for a period of
three years, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional
one year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0333 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023
Salary Resolution (Resolution No. RES-22-0159) to establish Director
of Police Oversight and Executive Personal Aide classifications,
incorporate changes from the Police Officers Association, Lifeguards
Association and Firefighters Association approved Memorandum of
Understandings (MOU) and to align various classifications across other
MOUs to reflect the most current range; and
Councilwoman Zendejas recused herself from Agenda Item No. 11.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and, adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0052. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and
Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 1 - Zendejas
Enactment No: RES-23-0052
23-0348 Adopt ordinance amending the Departmental Organization Ordinance
of the City of Long Beach to establish the Office of Police Oversight
and Talent Acquisition Division within the Department of Human
Resources, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting
of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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: 8 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and
Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 1 - Zendejas
Enactment No: ORD-23-0018
12. 23-0337 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to enter into a new lease with Janet M. Todd,
doing business as Todds Christmas Trees, for the sale of Christmas
trees and related ancillary items, using a portion of the former Pacific
Electric Right-of-Way property located between 7th Street and Ximeno
Avenue, for a period of three months from October 1 through
December 31, 2023; with two, one-year renewal options for the same
three-month period in 2024 and 2025, at the discretion of the City
Manager. (District 3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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13. 23-0338 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to execute any documents necessary, including subsequent
amendments, to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District, to accept and expend funding in the amount of
$1,200,000, for the Willow Springs Wetland Restoration and Expansion
Project from the Safe, Clean Water Program’s (Measure W) Regional
Program Transfer Agreement No. 2022RPLLAR03;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the
Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $1,200,000, offset by
grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the
Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $1,200,000, offset by a
transfer of grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0051 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0051
14. 23-0339 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to approve a grant application for the Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy Proposition 68 Lower LA River Grant Program for the
51st Street Greenbelt Project; if awarded, accept an amount up to
$2,000,000 for completion of the 51st Street Greenbelt Project; and
execute all documents necessary to accept and expend the funds and
implement the project. (District 8)
Councilwoman Saro recused herself from Agenda Item No. 14.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0053. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin
and Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 1 - Saro
Enactment No: RES-23-0053
15. 23-0334 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sugar Taco 3
LLC, dba Sugar Taco, for an original application of an Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 500 West Broadway. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
16. 23-0335 Recommendation to receive and file the application of D’Vine Stearns,
Incorporated, dba D’Vine Mediterranean Express, for an original
application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5525
East Stearns Street. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
17. 23-0336 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sushiya Ramen,
LLC, dba Sushiya Ramen, for an original application of an Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2620 Long Beach Boulevard,
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 6)
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Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
18. 23-0340 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision
map for a single lot subdivision creating six (6) lots and two (2) vertical
airspace lots in the PD-30 Downtown Plan District at 600 West
Broadway have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82671;
authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision
agreements; and
Determine the project is within the scope of the Downtown Plan
Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and EIR Addendum
(EIRA-05-18) and subject to the Downtown PEIR Mitigation Monitoring
and Program (State Clearinghouse No. 2009071006). (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
19. 23-0341 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Grant of Easement Deed to Southern California Edison (SCE) for the
installation of public utilities located within the City-owned parcel at 330
South Pine Avenue; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination CE-23-028. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
20. 23-0342 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
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within the City of Long Beach. (District 4)
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation as
amended, to postpone the item for 45 days to gather public
input on the project. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:02 PM)
TAX FRAUD DAY OF ACTION
Jesse Marquez, Representative, Southwest Regional State of Carpenters, spoke.
Joseph Goldblatt, Carpenters Local Union 562, spoke.
James Matthews, Carpenters Union, spoke.
RAMADAN
Vice Mayor Allen, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
CONTINUED HEARING (5:48 PM)
27. 23-0312 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record
and conclude the public hearing and consider one third-party appeal
by the Westside Business Association of Long Beach (APL23-005);
Adopt resolution adopting and certifying a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MND 01-23) and making findings of fact related
thereto, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
and
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Deny the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision and approve
two (2) Conditional Use Permits (CUP21-010 & CUP21-011) to operate
a trucking use on two (2) properties located at 1711 Harbor Avenue
and 1515 West 17th Street that total 4.85 acres in size in the General
Industrial (IG) Zoning District. (District 7)
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Weston LaBar, Applicant, spoke.
Deveney Pula spoke.
Eric Mathis spoke.
Rene Alvarez spoke.
Jacob Trancoza spoke.
Ashton Irwin spoke.
Laisa Leo spoke.
Minh Lun spoke.
Kristen spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Allison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Development Services,
spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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Councilmember Uranga spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation as
amended, that: [1] (a) the site shall be developed with solar
panels/photovoltaic (PV) cells to the maximum extent feasible
to offset onsite energy uses. Potential locations for onsite
solar panels/PV cells include the rooftop of the office and
installation of solar carport canopies above the proposed
parking spots along the southern most portion of Harbor
Avenue. Providing battery storage for the solar PV system to
support and power onsite energy uses is highly encouraged;
[2] (a) clarify that the development must post a clearly-legible
sign on the exterior of construction fencing with a phone
number of who to call for a construction site complaints or
issues coordinator; (b) upon completion of construction, the
developer shall also post a clearly-legible sign on the exterior
of the wrought iron fencing with the phone number of a
complaint/issues coordinator/manager responsible for
managing truck and equipment idling; and (c) be sure the
condition clearly reflects the truck idling restriction placed on
the project; [3] the applicant, and potential landscaping
contracts for the subject property, shall utilize electric lawn
and garden equipment, outdoor power equipment, and other
small equipment to eliminate the worsened air quality impact
of gasoline-powered and combustion engine equipment
onsite for landscape management and site maintenance; [4]
the applicant shall make best efforts to work with Pacific
Gateway Workforce Investment Network (PGWIN) to employ
locally, provide internships and/or educational opportunities
for students to explore the green freight industry as a career;
[5] a traffic impact analysis must be prepared for this project,
under the supervision and approval of a registered Traffic
Engineer in the State of California (Engineer’s stamp required)
and submitted for review to Public Works prior to issuance of
a building permit. In addition, any physical street
improvements must include a scaled drawing stamped by a
registered Civil Engineer in the State of California. Any
conditions generated by the analysis shall be made a part of
these conditions and implemented prior to issuance of a
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business license or certificate of occupancy, whichever
occurs first; [6] the applicant shall make best efforts to work
with Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network (PGWIN)
to employ locally, provide internships and/or educational
opportunities for students to explore the green freight
industry as a career; and [7] adopt Resolution No.
RES-23-0054. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0054
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:14 PM)
Ed Dmini spoke regarding elderly abuse.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:27 PM)
21. 23-0343 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Economic
Development Department, the Development Services Department, and
Long Beach Heritage to develop an official City of Long Beach Legacy
Business registry, a designation certification process, and an
associated system of supports for qualifying Legacy Businesses, and
refer to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee, and the Economic
Development and Opportunity Committee for input and discussion.
Such supports may include, but are not limited to, technical assistance,
commercial lease renewal and acquisition assistance, public education
and commendation initiatives, marketing and promotional assistance,
specialized grants for preservation, renovation and beatification,
conflict resolution, and commercial eviction defense, contingent on the
availability of funding to support such initiatives.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Manuel Valenzuela spoke.
Lee Fukui spoke.
Mauna Eichner spoke.
Elsa Tung spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by
Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
22. 23-0344 Recommendation to approve the First Substantial Amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Action Plan for the expenditure of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships
Program Grant (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds;
and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary
documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and other entities, to execute agreements necessary to
implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Elizabeth Weithers, Development Project Manager, Department of
Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23. 23-0345 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on current rent
assistance programs and resources for tenants and landlords.
(Citywide)
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Mary Dou, Program Specialist, Office of the City Manager, spoke; and
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Deonna Knowles spoke.
Van Bui spoke.
Mayra Garcia-Cortez spoke.
Jayson Mercado spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Winston Delaurier spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
24. 23-0346 Recommendation to adopt specifications No. R-7196 and award a
contract to All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, for as-needed major
and secondary highway construction services, in an annual amount not
to exceed $50,000,000, 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 amendments. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
ORDINANCES (7:14 PM)
25. 23-0347 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by repealing Section 2.06.060 related to compensation
of members of advisory bodies, and amending Section 2.18.050
related to general regulations of advisory bodies, read the first time and
laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final
reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, 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: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0019
26. 23-0318 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Sections 5.24.010, 5.24.020, 5.24.080,
and 5.24.140; all relating to boxing and wrestling exhibitions, read and
adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0017. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
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Enactment No: ORD-23-0017
NEW BUSINESS (7:15 PM)
27. Agenda Item No. 27 is listed under Continued Hearing.
28. 23-0352 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $8,380, offset by the First
Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following:
1. Dig Life, DBA: Dreamz Into Goals, in the amount of $1,000;
2. The United Cambodian Community in the amount of $2,500;
3. Centro CHA in the amount of $500;
4. Marcus Hobbs, DBA: Austin Marcus LLC, in the amount of $500;
5. ZW USA Inc., DBA: Zero Waste USA, in the amount of $880;
6. Five Keys Schools and Programs in the amount of $500;
7. California Families in Focus in the amount of $2,500;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks,
Recreation, and Marine Department by $3,059, offset by the First
Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to cover the cost of name plaques
currently installed at Harvey Milk Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $11,439 to offset transfers to the City
Manager and Parks, Recreation and Marine Departments.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
29. 23-0358 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $30,000, offset by Ninth
Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to support the 2023 Uptown Jazz
Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $30,000 to offset a transfer to the City
Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Ricks-Oddie
30. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
31. 23-0395 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 11,
2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
32. 23-0351 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, April 7, 2023.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:16 PM)
There was no public comment.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:16 PM)
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (7:17 PM)
At 7:17 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
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Agenda
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 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
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The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and
prior to 6:30 PM. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered
routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City
Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 20)
1. 23-0323 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 the Long
Beach Firemens Historical Society in support of the Long Beach Fire
Museum; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
Office or Department: COUNCILMAN DARYL SUPERNAW,
FOURTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 23-0324 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising
and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by
$10,000, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority
Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide
a contribution to California Families in Focus to support the LB Proud!
Beach Streets hub at Bixby Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion
Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,000, to offset
a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: VICE MAYOR CINDY ALLEN, SECOND
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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3. 23-0325 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting
of Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 23-0326 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between March 27, 2023 and April 3, 2023.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 23-0330 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract, and any necessary subsequent amendments including term
extensions, with the County of Los Angeles to receive and expend
Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2022 State
Homeland Security Program to enhance the capability of local
agencies to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of
terrorism, in an amount not to exceed $475,000, for a period of
September 1, 2022 to
May 31, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire
Department by $475,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS; FIRE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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6. 23-0331 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB CE-22-116 and
award a contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Co., of Brea, CA, for
asphalt concrete and related materials, in a total annual amount not to
exceed $300,000 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)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 23-0332 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 designation of
one-time District Priority Funds for City Council District infrastructure
projects and existing programs; and
Approve related budget appropriation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2023
in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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8. 23-0327 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
an agreement, and all necessary documents, including subsequent
amendments and amendments to the award amount, with the National
Association County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), to receive
and expend grant funding in the amount of $115,000 to support the
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) for the period of February 1, 2023
through September 29, 2023; and, to participate in the Healthcare
Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention and Response Project and
Strengthening Disability Inclusion Efforts within Local Health
Departments grant program for the period of February 1, 2023 through
July 31, 2023; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and
Human Services Department by $115,000, offset by grant revenue.
(Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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9. 23-0328 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
agreements, and all necessary subsequent documents or subsequent
amendments, including amending the award amount, with Florence
Crittenton of Orange County, to accept and expend grant funding in the
amount of $657,492 for the Safe Children and Strong Families
Program, contingent upon the approval of the County of Los Angeles
Department of Children and Family Services, for the period of July 1,
2023 through June 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 $657,492, offset by grant revenue.
(Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 23-0329 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
all documents necessary, and any subsequent amendments, with the
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to enter into a data
use agreement to share certain vital records information for a period of
three years, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional
one year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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11. 23-0333 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023
Salary Resolution (Resolution No. RES-22-0159) to establish Director
of Police Oversight and Executive Personal Aide classifications,
incorporate changes from the Police Officers Association, Lifeguards
Association and Firefighters Association approved Memorandum of
Understandings (MOU) and to align various classifications across other
MOUs to reflect the most current range; and
23-0348 Adopt ordinance amending the Departmental Organization Ordinance
of the City of Long Beach to establish the Office of Police Oversight
and Talent Acquisition Division within the Department of Human
Resources, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting
of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 23-0337 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
all documents necessary to enter into a new lease with Janet M. Todd,
doing business as Todds Christmas Trees, for the sale of Christmas
trees and related ancillary items, using a portion of the former Pacific
Electric Right-of-Way property located between 7th Street and Ximeno
Avenue, for a period of three months from October 1 through
December 31, 2023; with two, one-year renewal options for the same
three-month period in 2024 and 2025, at the discretion of the City
Manager. (District 3)
Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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13. 23-0338 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to execute any documents necessary, including subsequent
amendments, to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District, to accept and expend funding in the amount of
$1,200,000, for the Willow Springs Wetland Restoration and
Expansion Project from the Safe, Clean Water Program’s (Measure W)
Regional Program Transfer Agreement No. 2022RPLLAR03;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the
Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $1,200,000, offset by
grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the
Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $1,200,000, offset by a
transfer of grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 5)
Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 23-0339 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to approve a grant application for the Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy Proposition 68 Lower LA River Grant Program for the
51st Street Greenbelt Project; if awarded, accept an amount up to
$2,000,000 for completion of the 51st Street Greenbelt Project; and
execute all documents necessary to accept and expend the funds and
implement the project. (District 8)
Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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15. 23-0334 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sugar Taco 3
LLC, dba Sugar Taco, for an original application of an Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 500 West Broadway. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 23-0335 Recommendation to receive and file the application of D’Vine Stearns,
Incorporated, dba D’Vine Mediterranean Express, for an original
application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5525
East Stearns Street. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 23-0336 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sushiya Ramen,
LLC, dba Sushiya Ramen, for an original application of an Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2620 Long Beach Boulevard,
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 6)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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18. 23-0340 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision
map for a single lot subdivision creating six (6) lots and two (2) vertical
airspace lots in the PD-30 Downtown Plan District at 600 West
Broadway have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82671;
authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision
agreements; and
Determine the project is within the scope of the Downtown Plan
Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and EIR Addendum
(EIRA-05-18) and subject to the Downtown PEIR Mitigation Monitoring
and Program (State Clearinghouse No. 2009071006). (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 23-0341 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Grant of Easement Deed to Southern California Edison (SCE) for the
installation of public utilities located within the City-owned parcel at 330
South Pine Avenue; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination CE-23-028. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
20. 23-0342 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)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS:
TAX FRAUD DAY OF ACTION
RAMADAN
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REVISED
CONTINUED HEARING:
27. 23-0312 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record
and conclude the public hearing and consider one third-party appeal by
the Westside Business Association of Long Beach (APL23-005);
Adopt resolution adopting and certifying a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MND 01-23) and making findings of fact related
thereto, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
and
Deny the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision and approve
two (2) Conditional Use Permits (CUP21-010 & CUP21-011) to operate
a trucking use on two (2) properties located at 1711 Harbor Avenue
and 1515 West 17th Street that total 4.85 acres in size in the General
Industrial (IG) Zoning District. (District 7)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
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.
REGULAR AGENDA:
21. 23-0343 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Economic
Development Department, the Development Services Department, and
Long Beach Heritage to develop an official City of Long Beach Legacy
Business registry, a designation certification process, and an
associated system of supports for qualifying Legacy Businesses, and
refer to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee, and the Economic
Development and Opportunity Committee for input and discussion.
Such supports may include, but are not limited to, technical assistance,
commercial lease renewal and acquisition assistance, public education
and commendation initiatives, marketing and promotional assistance,
specialized grants for preservation, renovation and beatification,
conflict resolution, and commercial eviction defense, contingent on the
availability of funding to support such initiatives.
Office or Department: MAYOR REX RICHARDSON;
COUNCILWOMAN MARY ZENDEJAS,
FIRST DISTRICT, CHAIR; ARTS,
CULTURE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE;
VICE MAYOR CINDY ALLEN, SECOND
DISTRICT, CHAIR; ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITY
COMMITTEE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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22. 23-0344 Recommendation to approve the First Substantial Amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Action Plan for the expenditure of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships
Program Grant (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds;
and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary
documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and other entities, to execute agreements necessary to
implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
23. 23-0345 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on current rent
assistance programs and resources for tenants and landlords.
(Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 23-0346 Recommendation to adopt specifications No. R-7196 and award a
contract to All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, for as-needed major
and secondary highway construction services, in an annual amount not
to exceed $50,000,000, 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 amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
ORDINANCES:
25. 23-0347 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by repealing Section 2.06.060 related to compensation
of members of advisory bodies, and amending Section 2.18.050
related to general regulations of advisory bodies, read the first time
and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final
reading. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 23-0318 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Sections 5.24.010, 5.24.020, 5.24.080,
and 5.24.140; all relating to boxing and wrestling exhibitions, read and
adopted as read. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS:
New Business items are additions to the City Council Agenda subsequent to the
posting of the agenda on Monday afternoon.
27. Agenda Item No. 27 is listed under Continued Hearing.
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REVISED
28. 23-0352 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $8,380, offset by the First
Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following:
1. Dig Life, DBA: Dreamz Into Goals, in the amount of $1,000;
2. The United Cambodian Community in the amount of $2,500;
3. Centro CHA in the amount of $500;
4. Marcus Hobbs, DBA: Austin Marcus LLC, in the amount of $500;
5. ZW USA Inc., DBA: Zero Waste USA, in the amount of $880;
6. Five Keys Schools and Programs in the amount of $500;
7. California Families in Focus in the amount of $2,500;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks,
Recreation, and Marine Department by $3,059, offset by the First
Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to cover the cost of name plaques
currently installed at Harvey Milk Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $11,439 to offset transfers to the City
Manager and Parks, Recreation and Marine Departments.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN MARY ZENDEJAS,
FIRST DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
29. 23-0358 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $30,000, offset by Ninth
Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to support the 2023 Uptown Jazz
Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $30,000 to offset a transfer to the City
Manager Department.
Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER JONI RICKS-ODDIE,
NINTH DISTRICT; VICE MAYOR CINDY
ALLEN, SECOND DISTRICT;
COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
30.
23-0351 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, April 7, 2023.
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.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDERS:
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California at
4:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Government Operations and Efficiency Committee
(Attorney/Client) at 3:45 P.M., The Beach Conference Room.
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HEARING REMINDERS:
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Hearing for the Mosaic Project Appeal (450 The
Promenade North). (District 1)
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Hearing for Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision
at 5910 Cherry Avenue. (District 9)
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - Hearing for the West Long Beach Rezoning Update to
Implement the General Plan Land Use Element. (Citywide)
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inspection in the Office of the City Clerk during normal business hours and available on the
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If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make
your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours
prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng pasalitang interpretasyon ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho
ng Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with
Disabilities Act, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng
Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho
ng Lungsod.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si
desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con
Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562)
570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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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.
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