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All right. It's a full, it's a full house. We're gonna get started in a moment. We gotta make

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sure that all the walking aisles are completely clear. If there's an empty

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seat, take it or go along the wall. But all the aisles have to be completely

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clear before we start.

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all right, we're gonna go ahead and get started. Uh, thanks everyone for joining us for

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the june 9th meeting of the long beach city council. First meeting,

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uh, of this month. We were dark last week because it was election day,

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and we, that's a holiday in the city of long beach. And, uh, we want to thank

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everybody for getting out and exercising their rights to vote. Uh, and now we're gonna get

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back to the good business of the good city of long beach. Uh, now that that

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is over, uh, we're, we'll start with the pledge of allegiance

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by councilman councilwoman zendejas. Can we start

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with a roll call? I'm sorry, before we start with the pledge. Okay. We can do the roll call councilwoman

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zendejas. Do that too. Present. Councilman allen. Present. Council member duggan. Here.

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councilwoman kerr. Present council, uh, vice mayor

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uranga. What is that? Councilwoman thrash enuk. Here.

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uh, mayor richardson. Here we have a quorum. We have a quorum councilwoman zendejas.

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moment of silence. Pledge of allegiance. Thank you. If everyone would join me in

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a moment of silence, um, keeping in our

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minds and our thoughts, our nonprofits throughout

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the city of long beach, our nonprofits do incredible work

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here in the city of long beach, um, and are the boots on the

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ground. And so if we could keep them, um, in our thoughts in a moment

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of silence for strength and continued funding for them

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to do the work that they, uh, so gracefully do.

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thank you for those that can, if you could please stand up and join me for

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the plea pledge of allegiance.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america,

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and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under

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god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for.

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all right. Well, thank you councilwoman. So we have a full agenda today.

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we have two presentations. We're gonna clo report out from closed session. Then

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we'll handle consent, calendar and public comment. And then we have, uh,

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uh, a number of, uh, items with a lot of,

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um, people here for those items. So we be patient. 'cause we gotta work through all of

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them. Uh, so we're gonna go ahead and get started with our first presentation. It is

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gun violence awareness week. Uh, if you wanna thank everyone for wearing their orange from gun

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violence awareness, uh, we have a presentation. We're gonna go to councilwoman,

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um, councilwoman allen to kick off the presentation.

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alright. Uh, thank you mayor. June is violence awareness month, and

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it's a time to recognize the devastating impact that gun violence

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has on families survivors and, uh, communities across

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long beach and throughout the country. Last friday,

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june 5th, uh, we were joined by memorial care

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and I know there is a photo that should be, uh, coming up here pretty soon,

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um, by the fire department, the police department and community

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partners, and recognizing, uh, gun violence awareness month.

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so I really appreciate all of those that showed up,

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um, wearing, uh, their orange. Um, this

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observance serves as a reminder that gun violence is not just

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a statistic, it's a deeply personal and preventable crisis.

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today we are grateful to be, uh, joined,

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um, by some folks who will be raising awareness through education

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and community engagement. We are especially thankful for

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our partners at memorial care for joining us and sharing their experience.

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um, so I'm going to welcome you up 'cause I know

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that you have a, uh, presentation and a stop the bleed

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demonstration discussing how community members can take action in

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critical moments and, uh, and before first responders

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are there. So thank you for being here today. Alright,

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thank you. We have just, just under five minutes for the presentation. Okay. Alright, well

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thank you and good afternoon. Uh, thank you for the opportunity to be here.

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I am edna transiton, the trauma program manager and rn.

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I'm joined by sydney, our, uh, trauma injury prevention coordinator

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and eliana bender, rn and trauma performance improvement

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coordinator from memorial care, long beach medical center and miller

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children's and women's hospital. We appreciate the opportunity to

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present stop the bleed, a life-saving program that teaches people

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how to respond to severe bleeding in an emergency.

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these skills are just as, as essential as cpr.

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and with that, sydney will share more about the training and its

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impact to our community. Is this for

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the slides or does someone else do the slides

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for the slides? Okay. Sorry. Okay. So my name is sydney again. Um,

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we teach a class, um, called stop the bleed. Um, basically teaches

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the community how to control bleeding before ems arrives.

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so in long beach, it takes about eight minutes for ems to arrive. Uh,

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once 9 1 1 is called an adult can bleed out from a severe

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traumatic injury within five minutes. So those times don't really

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add up. And we need to empower the community with these simple steps

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that we will walk through right now. Um, so bleeding can

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happen anywhere. Um, really any activity, um,

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random accidents can happen. Um, that's why we're a trauma center and we're happy to help

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you on your worst day. Um, so our

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first step is to ensure that the scene is safe, that you're not gonna become

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a victim as well. Um, and then to alert 9 1 1 in california,

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you can also text 9 1 1 if it's a hostage situation or

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domestic violence situation. Um, so that's an option as well.

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and then we're gonna move on to the manual steps. Um, and

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edna and eliana will be demonstrating them. So maybe go

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in the middle so people can see . So our first step

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is kind of like when we do cpr, we're gonna do our hands palm over palm, and we're

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gonna press down on the wound with a t-shirt, a towel, whatever we

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have. Don't matter if it's dirty, we're gonna put that on the wound and press as hard as we

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can. Not like cpr when you're pumping, but just holding that pressure. And you're

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gonna hold that until, uh, 9 1 1, uh, comes or ems

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comes, or, uh, more help arrives. Second step, if the

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wound is really, really deep, maybe a gunshot wound or a big laceration,

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we actually have to push that t-shirt inside the wound because I

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know it's gonna be painful and uncomfortable. But, um, that's how we stop

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the bleeding from the inside. And then again, apply the pressure. The person's gonna be in pain,

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uncomfortable. We have to reassure them that this is gonna save their life. If

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you don't do this, they could die. Third and final step, if we have

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a limb injury, so arms or legs, we can use a tourniquet. We

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could also use a belt or a, a pair of jeans, something

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that's not stretchy. But a tourniquet is a fancy tool, um, that, uh,

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ems, um, and the hospital have and as well

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as police, um, that controls the bleeding and tightens, um,

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kind of turns off the blood supply like a, a hose, um, turning off

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a hose. So we're gonna apply it, twist that bar

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there, and then we're hoping to stop the bleeding going down towards the,

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the rest of the limb because we wanna sh uh, kind of move the blood back towards

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the heart and the important organs. And again, we do all of this

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and keep it, keep whatever we're doing on until, um, help arrives.

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and then the only thing more tragic than a death is a death that could have been prevented.

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so we hope we empowered you with some information. Um, we do teach the class

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for free. We've been to almost all of the high schools and long beach

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unified, and we're hoping to get into the rest of them and we're happy to come to

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any business or, uh, school. Um, and then

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edna, you wanna talk about this? Sure.

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uh, we provided stop the lead education at cabrillo high

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school, long beach poly, um, jordan high school,

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and several other schools in, uh, and around the city of

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long beach. Uh, we also teach violence intervention and prevention,

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gun violence awareness and prevention, human trafficking awareness and prevention

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and firework and burn safety education, especially now since the

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4th of july is coming up. Well, thank you very much for, uh, for

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doing this today. We really appreciate it. I know what you're doing is saving lives

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and, uh, I know that people were, were actively listening, so thank you so much for that.

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thank you. And thanks for that demonstration.

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I was wondering if you could do that demonstration in, um, in that short

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period of time, but you saved a life in like less than five minutes. So thank you so much. Let's

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hear for long beach memorial memorial care.

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and I know you want to, you want a picture? You wanna do it now or you wanna do it with the big group

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next? Um, it's up to you mayor. Okay. Maybe we do it together. Everyone's

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got their orange. We can do it together later. Alright, our next presentation is one long beach

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violence prevention, uh, uh, initiative. And we're gonna go to councilwoman th

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thrash inuk. Thank you so much, mayor. Um, and thank you to my colleague,

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uh, councilwoman cindy. I really appreciate us being able to have this all

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today. 'cause I think it's so fitting, given that june is violence prevention

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and certainly gun violence prevention awareness month. Um, I'm

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here wearing my orange. I wanna thank all who are in the audience today,

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uh, who are also wearing their orange. But also that tells me that you

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all are part of the ambassadors that are out in our communities every

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day on the front lines, uh, working to ensure that young people,

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um, and all throughout our community understand that there are all alternatives and that

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we want peace in our communities. Uh, today's presentation will

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be led by central cha. Um, and earlier today, we had the chance to honor

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more than 20 organizations who are part of the one long beach community

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violence intervention and prevention initiative. Um, this,

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uh, report that you'll present today, um, certainly is a culmination

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of years of work, um, in some cases decades. Um, and we

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know, uh, as we continue with our council meeting going forward, um, we look

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forward to identifying ways and strategies to continue, uh, this work.

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at this time, I'd like to ask central cha if they would come forward. Um, I

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believe cindy will give, um, the today's presentation. Thank you.

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and then just to confirm, how much time? Uh, five minutes.

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okay. Okay. Good evening, honorable mayor and council members. My name is cindy

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sagun, cvi programs manager at centro cha. I was born and raised in

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the sixth district, and now proudly res, proudly reside in the eighth district.

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on behalf of one long, uh, the one long beach collaborative, I want to acknowledge councilwoman

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ua thresh untuck for her leadership commitment to uplifting frontline organizations

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and continue partnership. We also thank her for recognizing

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the critical role of community-based organizations play in addressing community

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needs, building trust, advancing, um, public safety and wellbeing.

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we also want to thank all the council members. Um, we did reach out to all of council,

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um, to meet about this report. So we extend our gratitude to council districts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

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the mayor's office and our city manager's office. The one long beach

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collaborative brings together more than 30, um, community organizations, institutions,

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agencies, advocates, researchers and residents to advance coordinated community led

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approach to, um, to violence prevention and long-term public safety in

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long beach. Central chow has been doing this year for decades, and, um,

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reestablished the one long beach collaborative in 2023, which strengthens

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the cross sector alignment through the doj um, grant provided through

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the biden and harris administration. Um,

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as rocha being the lead agency since 2023, has distributed

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$2 million in capacity building to support organizations with the

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collaborative by subcontracting local, local, county state

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philanthropic dollars to fund and strengthen co community-based

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violence prevention, intervention, youth development, victim services, workforce development

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and healing efforts. The collaborative focuses on prevention,

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capacity building, resident engagement, and data informed strategies centered on community

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leadership and lived experience. In april, 2025, the federal,

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um, the federal doj cuts impacted our local cbi

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efforts. Underscoring the need for sustained diversified investment

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in community safety structure. The one long beach collaborative

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recognizes community safety as a collective responsibility. Our action plan was developed

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by and for the community through deep collaboration, grounded

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in lived experience of those impacted most by violence.

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more than 2000 residents participated through a multi, uh, lingual

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citywide survey, community listening sessions in priority neighborhoods

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and focus groups with individuals impacted by violence and vulnerable populations.

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this ensures that the community violence and centered, um, the community voice is centered

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in the 2025 long beach safety roadmap report.

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findings from the survey and the listen sessions and focus groups highlighted key priorities,

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including expanding awareness of victim services, addressing the gaps in reporting and

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trust, increasing investment in high needs areas,

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strengthening youth and violence prevention programs, expanding trauma informed

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services, removing employment barriers to for justice involved residents, addressing

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poverty and disinvestment, creating safe spaces for vulnerable workers,

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re building the trust between law enforcement and community.

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the community action plan recognizes a long term standing investment and programming.

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as councilwoman tena mentioned in violence prevention dating back to the

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1960s. While many efforts have been impacted and, um, impactful

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and community driven, they have often been short termed and limited

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by the lack of sustained funding after initial investment

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ends. Our data for this report comes from the long beach police

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department, the us department of justice, probation, and parole data policy

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map, gis systems, and the us census bureau demographic and socioeconomic

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data. Violent crime between 2022

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to 2023 was concentrated in central west and north long beach

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with the highest incidents in the south division, followed by the west and north division.

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while the city has reported, um, an overall decline in violence in recent years,

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lived experience in historically impacted neighborhoods remain significant.

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with long beach experiencing a a 20 days of violence in may of 2026

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alone, youth and emerging adults make up significant

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portion of the long beach population and are heavily concentrated in neighborhoods of 9 0 8 0 5 9 0 8 0 6 9 0 8 10

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and 9 0 8 13. Overall opportunity safety. Um, opportunity

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and safety challenges are concentrated in the same neighborhoods impacted by violence, understanding

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the need for sustained investment in education, workforce

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pathways, youth, um, development, and place-based violence prevention strategies.

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um, to move on community violence, um, must be

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grounded in lived experience. As justice involved residents are, um, concentrated in

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the same neighborhoods most impacted by violence. A comp comprehensive

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approach is needed that expands youth development, strengthens reentry and workforce

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services, and invest in economic opportunity for the most impacted neighborhoods.

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our community action plan outlines nationally recognized cvi best

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practices, including summer violence reduction initiatives, safe passages, community

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intervention workers, and credible messages, hospital based violence prevention, intervention,

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violence intervention, youth diversion, and reentry services and youth development.

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these strategies prevent violence before it occurs. Interrupts the cycle of

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retaliation and connected and connect individuals to trusted services,

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support and opportunity to reduce

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community violence in the city of long beach. Um, long beach must invest

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in coordinated long-term, um, strategy rooted in

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solutions. Um, we acknowledge that the city has led up multiple efforts

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to their, um, their institution, their institutions.

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but it is important to recognize that we're doing cvi as a best practice. It does have

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to be a bottom up approach led through the community voice.

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the long beach progress depends on the sustained investment in a holistic community-based

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strategies that prioritize the community most impacted by violence.

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local and state leaders must help offset federal funding cuts by increasing

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support, support and investment, while philanthropic partners also help

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diversify resources. The city should also continue advocating for the

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restore restoration and expansion of federal cvi, uh, c-v-I-p-I

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funding. Ultimately, sustaining progress requires long-term investment.

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without it, the communities remain at risk. As many public health and

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violence prevention frameworks, um, remind us safety

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is not simply the absence of violence, but the presence of justice,

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opportunity and conditions for people to thrive. This report

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reflects lived experience of community members and the data of firms, what residents

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have long said. The question now is not what we know. It,

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it is what we choose to do about it. We urge the city to adopt the report

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and partner with the one long beach to expand and sustain ccb, the cbi ecosystem.

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thank you. Community violence saves lives. The only decision left is whether

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we invest in what works. If you would like to read the report, there's the qr code.

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and then if you would like to connect with the long one long beach, we also have the email there. Thank you. All right, well,

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let's hear it for the one long beach coalition.

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thank you so much.

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so this is what it's about. It's not about the city

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or just the police or the firefighters. It's about all of our community members

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taking responsibility for violence, which is preventable. And

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we are a public health city. We, we have been for a century, and we

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believe that violence is a public health crisis and all lives have dignity and

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it's all of our responsibility. So we have to work together. Um,

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you know, we know we've seen some progress in recent years. That's only because we work together in

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the community. Summertime is coming in. Communities like ours, we know

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that summertime typically in communities, diverse communities like ours,

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big cities like ours, we typically see elevated violence in those

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periods of time. But we also know we have some momentum the last few, couple summers.

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we've actually seen some of the safer summers in five years because we work together.

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let's continue that momentum through this summer. So we wanna thank everybody for coming out. We're

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gonna invite you behind the rail, uh, to take one big photo, uh,

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with the folks in the orange. Um, that's what I have on my list. The council members don't

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need that. 'cause you did it in the lobby. Didn't say. So we,

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this photo. Okay, great. All right. So we're gonna, we're gonna invite folks back behind the rail. I'm

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gonna ask the council members to stay back here, create as much space. We'll stand up behind the rail. Alright,

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uh, shauna montserrat, let's facilitate this. Come on up for your photo.

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alright, thank you. Let's start the city council meeting repo report out from closed session please.

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thank you, mayor. We have one item to report from closed session. We have, uh, settled

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the matter of a state of caesar rodriguez versus the city of long beach

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for a total of $1 million. The vote was 8 2 0 and

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cd four um, was absent tonight. So they did not participate. Alright. That

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was down from, what was the last report? What was the last report I report

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out on that? That was the vote on the settlement. Yeah, boy, you said down from the

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million was down from 15, uh, 12.2 12 down to one.

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that's a good job. Thank you for that. Um, alright,

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now we're gonna go to consent calendar items one through 30. Uh, there's request to

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hold back. Item 26.

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alright, we have one member of the public signed up to speak. Uh, fb

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is fb here.

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fb going once fb going twice. All right. Members, please

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cast your vote on consent calendar.

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councilwoman rick sodi.

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motion is carried. Alright, we'll go to item 26. Report

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from library arts and culture recommendation to execute an agreement and any necessary amendments

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with the long beach city college district to provide internship opportunities for lbcc

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students with the library arts and culture department citywide. All right, there's a recusal.

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yes, mr. Mayor, I'll need to recuse myself from item 26 out of an abundance

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of caution. I may have a personal conflict regarding this matter due to a family

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relationship with lbcc.

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all right, members, please cast your vote.

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motion is carried. All right, now we're going to general public comment.

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okay. I see three members

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of the public signed up to speak. Gordon cardona,

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wind, silk, and, uh, elizabeth lamb.

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if you heard your name, please make your way to the front.

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hello, my name is gordon. Just just a moment. Let's, let's, we're gonna adjust

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the microphone for you. I'm long time resident of long beach and I use a power chair.

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I take public transportation to places including the long beach circuit.

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I have friends who use wheelchairs who accompany me.

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I have used circuit many times to get to places and the

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driver rack is very nice and helpful. However,

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in the wheelchair accessible vehicle, there is only once base for a passenger

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with a wheelchair. Many times I have friends

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in wheelchairs who would like to accompany me in the circuit vehicle,

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but they are unable to. So we have to travel

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separately. And this takes more time. We would like to recommend

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that a seat be removed from the vehicle to accommodate a second person

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in a wheelchair. This will also save time and

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fuel by taking one trip instead of two separate trips.

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also, there would be still be space for three to four ambulatory

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people in the vehicle. I have emailed the city of long

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beach and the a da coordinator of few times last

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year. But to nova veil summer is almost here. And

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we would like to travel together like our ambulatory peers.

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that's a good point. The city buses can accommodate two people who use wheelchairs.

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why can't the circuit do the same for the residents in wheelchairs?

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thank you very much. Thank you for your

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testimony. Thank.

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alright, when, hi everybody, I'll try to be as articulate

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as all those who have gone before me, but, um, this is a little bit intimidating.

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I'm here basically because of the military drill

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that occurred, um, at the golden sales hotel on pacific

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coast highway near loins avenue thursday night.

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um, I like to appreciate christina duggan, my councilwoman.

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sorry I'm a little emotional. Um,

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I received your email at 6 42 on thursday night,

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and I was so startled by what I heard

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because where I live, belmont store mobile estates is immediately

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adjacent. Um, or not. There's a parking lot in between golden sales

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hotel and this, uh, belmont shore mobile estate, which is

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a retirement community of people 55 years or older,

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many of whom are in wheelchairs or walkers or otherwise,

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uh, debilitated. And we were, uh, startled

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by the sound of rapid fire from blackhawk

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helicopters, uh, at seven o'clock at night.

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the only notice I had was christina's email. And luckily

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I saw it. I called her office. They were very efficient. I got a call back from nick

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casper, um, saying they had no knowledge of this. They

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were not informed about it. They had no control over it. And nonetheless

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it happened. And the, the trauma,

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you know, we've talked about gun violence. I've never been in a

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situation of actual being shot at. But I have to

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tell you that when you are in even

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a simulated environment where there is a black hawk helicopter

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rapidly firing at a building without

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any knowledge of what the reason they're, why they're there,

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what they're trying to accomplish. Um, and then to have

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it followed by the noise of battering rams and men repelling

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off of rooftops and, you know, trying to blast into

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an abandoned hotel, you know, and all the residents coming out

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into the, the street and saying, what is going on here? Oh, it's

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a drill. Okay, well,

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all right. So we got through that. It lasted for

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a couple of hours, then by about 10 30 it started to subside.

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and so I managed to fall asleep. Uh, so what do

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I hear at 12:45 am a black hawk helicopter

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hovering over my house, shaking the walls, shaking

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the roof, shot me outta bed.

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what is going on here? Why are we experiencing this?

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we had no control apparently in the city over it because they

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didn't, the military didn't communicate with anybody. Ma'am, your times concluded.

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if you want me to conclude, go ahead and finish your thought. I'm concluded. Okay. It can't happen again.

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yeah, you gotta fix, you gotta figure out a way to make this stop. Mm-hmm

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. 'cause it can happen in any of your districts. Mm-hmm .

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thank you. Thank you. Alright,

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our final speaker please.

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so, um, my name's elizabeth lamb. I'm executive director of

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the los rtos wetlands land trust. And I'm here to talk on the

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same topic to say a few words about the recent military

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exercises above and adjacent to los cerrita wetlands. There is,

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of course, and there should be great community concern about the human impacts

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of those exercises on the people who live in those adjacent neighborhoods.

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not to mention people with ptsd or other sorts of trauma, but

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I think it's important to take a moment to talk about the environmental impacts

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of these operations, specifically on the fragile habitat

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of the los cerrito wetlands. If you look at the footage posted on

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social media, you see large helicopters, apparently black hawk

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helicopters hovering above the wetlands, and then landing in the golden

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parking lot where there appear to be flash bangs and I'm

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guessing, um, exercises in urban warfare.

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so it's spring right now, it's currently nesting season right now. And

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there are several threatened and sensitive species out in the wetlands, and

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including the building savanna sparrow, the least turn, and the wandering

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skipper butterfly, all that rely on the los rita wetlands to

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survive operations such as those we have witnessed interfere

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with these species breeding behavior. Due to the noise and the vibrations

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from these military operations, these species are already

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imperiled and struggle to reproduce because the vast majority of their habitat

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has been lost forever to development and infrastructure. Thus, these actions

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have caused significance, disturbance and harm. Steam shovel

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slew is one of the most pristine remaining wetlands in southern california. It

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is just a few yards from where these exercises took place. Steam

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shovels slough is a hydromorph relic and a one of a kind heritage

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land preserved from the years past. There are a few areas like it.

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steam shovels slough is so unique that it serves as a reference site for

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restoring nearby wetland, such as edr marsh. When you impact fragile

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lands like that, there's no way really to mitigate it. I understand that

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this was not a city sanctioned activity, and I understand that the federal government

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supersedes the local authority. So I'm not here to complain about any actions on

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the part of the city, but I thought it important that people be aware that there were not

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only human actions, but also actions to the natural world

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and, and harm to the natural world that these exercises caused. I wanna

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sincerely thank christina duggan's office for their great communication. Um,

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but I also, as you are all stewards of the natural resources of

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long beach, wanted you to know about the harm to the environment that was done

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on that night. So thank you for your time. Thank you, elizabeth.

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now, before we move on, I just want to acknowledge, um, uh, the public comment,

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uh, what took place in long beach and in pasadena and many of

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these cities, it's not normal. It's not okay. No communities should

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have to deal with these exercises in their communities. I want to recognize,

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uh, council member duggan. Uh, we, we learned about it at the same time, the

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very day and, uh, her communication. I wanna lift up, uh,

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our city manager, his communications in that moment. We wish there was something

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more that we could do in that moment. Um, uh, but I will

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tell you the federal government and the federal agencies, we are expressing our,

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our concerns about the lack of notice. I understand operational considerations and

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all of that, but this is a neighborhood. These are not, this is not a war zone.

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and no one should have to deal or be, be, uh, exposed to those, uh, types

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of circumstances in our communities. We have to think about our residents, our children, our

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veterans, our pets and wildlife. We are a community and it leaves an impact

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on us. And so we will be expressing, um, we've already expressed some

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concerns. We're gonna continue to express our concerns about this. Uh, and long beach

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is not the only impacted community. There were a number of communities that have received these,

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um, uh, these exercises over the past few weeks. Uh, but

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thank you. That concludes public comment. We're gonna, uh, now get going with, um,

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the city council agenda. We're gonna take item 38

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report from economic development and opportunity recommendation to execute all documents

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necessary for a second amendment to agreement with meet the long meet

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long beach, to provide a marketing program for conventions and tourism,

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and to support economic development initiatives in the amount of 4,608,676,

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00:55:46,865 --> 00:55:49,885
and to execute all documents necessary to amend the agreement citywide.

444
00:55:52,315 --> 00:55:56,125
alright, well, uh, mr. Moka, did you have anything to say before we go to the presentation?

445
00:55:59,685 --> 00:56:03,535
um, yes. So, uh, I believe there'll be, uh, some presentation from,

446
00:56:03,885 --> 00:56:07,785
uh, uh, visit long beach. Uh, but, uh, we've had a an incredible partnership with

447
00:56:07,945 --> 00:56:11,645
this, uh, organization for many, many years. Um, what we're looking to do here is, uh,

448
00:56:12,025 --> 00:56:15,945
memorialize that into a longer term contract, uh, and, uh, recognize that

449
00:56:16,185 --> 00:56:20,065
this is, uh, a really beneficial, uh, uh, relationship between, uh, both of us.

450
00:56:20,525 --> 00:56:24,445
uh, this group really does do a lot of that long-term thinking on our behalf and bringing

451
00:56:24,585 --> 00:56:28,225
in conferences often multi-year in advance. Uh, and so, uh,

452
00:56:28,785 --> 00:56:32,765
uh, we are recommending here that we, uh, memorialize, I memorialize that for

453
00:56:32,965 --> 00:56:36,925
a little bit longer, uh, than we typically have in the past in order to create that, uh, that longer term

454
00:56:37,165 --> 00:56:40,885
vision and, uh, look forward to hearing from them, uh, I think you'll be impressed with all the work that

455
00:56:41,285 --> 00:56:44,805
they've done on our behalf. So, um, um, with that, we're available for presentation.

456
00:56:45,795 --> 00:56:49,245
alright, well, uh, come on up. Uh, steve, mr. Goodling,

457
00:56:50,025 --> 00:56:54,005
you know, I have to say, um, what, what visit

458
00:56:54,315 --> 00:56:58,045
long beach and meet long beach have accomplished in the past few years, post pandemic has been incredibly

459
00:56:58,535 --> 00:57:02,135
astounding to be, uh, one of the leading convention

460
00:57:02,805 --> 00:57:06,685
centers and destinations. Um, and to have that sort of turnaround

461
00:57:07,165 --> 00:57:11,095
take place, uh, needs to be recognized. But I think in how we've

462
00:57:11,445 --> 00:57:15,245
come back and how we've recovered in a way that's redefined our city and leaned

463
00:57:15,565 --> 00:57:19,525
into new branding and, and highlighting the experience

464
00:57:20,005 --> 00:57:24,005
in long beach, the vibe in long beach, uh, has really resonated very well with convention

465
00:57:24,445 --> 00:57:28,285
goers. I'll tell you firsthand, we just wrapped up the us conference of mayors, I'm

466
00:57:28,485 --> 00:57:32,205
sure you're probably gonna talk about it. This is a conference that goes, you know, one city once

467
00:57:32,525 --> 00:57:36,445
a year and it's very competitive. And the feedback we've received from the

468
00:57:36,645 --> 00:57:40,605
experience here in long beach was that, you know, this, this was the best

469
00:57:40,805 --> 00:57:44,645
since pre pandemic years and to, to many, it was the best conference they they'd ever seen

470
00:57:45,225 --> 00:57:48,645
in our, in our community. So, uh, I think as we prepare for 2028

471
00:57:49,465 --> 00:57:53,065
and we have to think more long term and olympics and all of those things, I think changing the

472
00:57:53,525 --> 00:57:57,485
contract in this way to think a little bit more long term makes a whole lot of sense. Uh, but that

473
00:57:57,685 --> 00:58:01,645
said, let's go to your presentation. I know you have a lot of people here who have to get, uh, to other

474
00:58:01,805 --> 00:58:05,805
places. There are a number of big items. So, uh, let's get to the presentation. Alright, thank you mayor.

475
00:58:06,705 --> 00:58:10,645
uh, also thank you city manager and to the council, thanks to

476
00:58:10,845 --> 00:58:14,605
all of you. There's this past

477
00:58:15,045 --> 00:58:19,045
week, as the mayor said, we had a phenomenal week and we were privileged to

478
00:58:19,165 --> 00:58:22,985
host the us conference of mayors. And with that, we

479
00:58:23,205 --> 00:58:26,885
had 1200 people here, but it was more than just 1200. We had 200

480
00:58:27,505 --> 00:58:31,385
mayors and they were from major cities such as atlanta and

481
00:58:31,745 --> 00:58:35,405
denver and philadelphia and miami

482
00:58:36,385 --> 00:58:39,605
and kansas city and minneapolis. In addition,

483
00:58:40,525 --> 00:58:44,125
governor newsom came down to talk with the group. Uh, governor pritzker

484
00:58:44,685 --> 00:58:48,555
flew in from chicago to talk with the group, and so long

485
00:58:48,845 --> 00:58:51,595
beach was on a world stage this past week.

486
00:58:53,005 --> 00:58:56,505
with that, we wanna share with you a really great

487
00:58:57,225 --> 00:59:00,485
video, which I think encapsulates everything that

488
00:59:01,295 --> 00:59:02,735
occurred. These, over these four days,

489
00:59:16,025 --> 00:59:16,685
aristotle sound.

490
00:59:54,425 --> 00:59:57,815
maybe pause the video until the sound gets worked out. You wanna spoil your video?

491
00:59:58,705 --> 01:00:02,575
wanna mess up your moment? Well, there's another one coming up. So, but let me just talk

492
01:00:02,815 --> 01:00:06,815
about while they're getting the sound up. Uh, thur, thursday

493
01:00:06,975 --> 01:00:10,775
night was a great opening night, and it was basically the beach party at the lighthouse.

494
01:00:12,135 --> 01:00:16,075
and then friday was the aquarium of the pacific. And then

495
01:00:16,595 --> 01:00:20,455
saturday, of course, was the concert and the final party on

496
01:00:20,675 --> 01:00:24,525
the queen mary. And so these mayors got to appreciate

497
01:00:25,195 --> 01:00:27,995
and understand exactly what our community offered.

498
01:00:29,265 --> 01:00:33,045
in addition, uh, mary, we'd like to thank you for raising the funds

499
01:00:33,385 --> 01:00:36,785
so that we could showcase long beach correctly. And

500
01:00:37,555 --> 01:00:41,435
also all the mayors got welcome gifts that went with vibe city.

501
01:00:42,585 --> 01:00:46,525
so it looks like I'm not gonna get it. Just let me know when we're up with sound guys, I'm gonna keep going

502
01:00:46,845 --> 01:00:50,815
on. Yeah, go ahead. So, so with

503
01:00:51,055 --> 01:00:54,955
that, and I do want to go back to the videos, but at this point, uh,

504
01:00:56,275 --> 01:00:57,115
can I move on to

505
01:01:01,245 --> 01:01:03,725
okay. Does the other video work?

506
01:01:09,415 --> 01:01:09,415
okay.

507
01:01:14,605 --> 01:01:17,395
okay, lauren, just go back to the original one.

508
01:01:34,505 --> 01:01:38,245
the anticipation is building. It's worth it. It's a great video.

509
01:01:51,815 --> 01:01:51,815
all

510
01:02:40,795 --> 01:02:40,795
premiumbeat

511
01:03:13,635 --> 01:03:14,865
premiumbeat com.

512
01:03:28,595 --> 01:03:29,585
premiumbeat com.

513
01:03:55,385 --> 01:03:55,385
so,

514
01:04:00,465 --> 01:04:04,265
so those were the evening events that the mayors enjoyed as well as the conference. But

515
01:04:04,485 --> 01:04:08,385
sunday morning, this was the best. A mayor out of minneapolis who

516
01:04:09,035 --> 01:04:12,685
basically heads up the transportation sector for the us conference

517
01:04:13,125 --> 01:04:16,885
of mayors put together this little rhyme. Mayor of

518
01:04:17,165 --> 01:04:20,675
edina, james hoveland, chair of the transportation committee. Yeah,

519
01:04:21,175 --> 01:04:24,875
thank you mr. Chair. Uh, just, you know, I was inspired by what we'd, we'd

520
01:04:25,195 --> 01:04:29,085
we'd experienced here in long beach and I just couldn't resist this morning. Uh, and this is

521
01:04:29,245 --> 01:04:33,205
just a 20 minute effort, but I just wanna say long beach vibe city showed

522
01:04:33,565 --> 01:04:37,005
itself off real pretty, especially on snoop dogg night.

523
01:04:37,985 --> 01:04:41,805
it was a rocking hip hop time with a lot of rhyme appreciated by even

524
01:04:42,005 --> 01:04:44,325
an old midwestern mayor passed his prime .

525
01:04:50,545 --> 01:04:54,045
all that singing left my ears still ringing by the time I got to the queen mary.

526
01:04:54,935 --> 01:04:58,655
she's a grand old ship, still remarkably hip. And the best of all, you could still stand

527
01:04:59,005 --> 01:05:02,365
on the deck and feel the vibe across the water at amphitheater hall.

528
01:05:03,345 --> 01:05:07,205
so a hardy thanks to mayor rex for the best of times in the beach,

529
01:05:08,065 --> 01:05:12,005
the vibe, the jive, the people so alive with all that goodwill they showed us

530
01:05:12,705 --> 01:05:16,605
is town's a special place. And it showed its best face for the last five days

531
01:05:16,865 --> 01:05:18,245
to us all. Thank you mayor.

532
01:05:22,015 --> 01:05:25,905
mayor, that was not chat gt mayor holin dropping bars and that, and

533
01:05:26,125 --> 01:05:29,925
that was not chat gpt, that was the old mayor's head then about 20 minutes.

534
01:05:30,265 --> 01:05:34,185
so, so anyway, here we go. And he just left. You

535
01:05:34,405 --> 01:05:37,085
could have discovered mayor of .

536
01:05:38,625 --> 01:05:42,465
so I think the mayor summed it up beautifully, uh,

537
01:05:42,685 --> 01:05:46,665
better than I could. And the reality is, is we heard every day

538
01:05:46,985 --> 01:05:50,585
for four days how friendly the people were in our city, how

539
01:05:51,035 --> 01:05:54,865
accommodating how aggressive they were in

540
01:05:55,085 --> 01:05:58,565
terms of hospitality. And honestly,

541
01:05:59,545 --> 01:06:03,005
the mayors kept saying, we, we don't get this in our city.

542
01:06:04,525 --> 01:06:07,985
and so I'd like to just take a moment and thank, because

543
01:06:08,655 --> 01:06:11,885
I've done this for a very long time in hotels

544
01:06:13,365 --> 01:06:16,775
in cities. And the reality is, is I've never seen

545
01:06:17,645 --> 01:06:21,425
an entire city come together like the city of long beach

546
01:06:21,685 --> 01:06:25,385
did for this event. Tasha day, it's her group at special events.

547
01:06:26,585 --> 01:06:30,275
tom modic, the city manager and his team, uh, the mayor's

548
01:06:31,005 --> 01:06:34,595
team and the convention center team

549
01:06:35,105 --> 01:06:39,045
and the hotel team and the queen mary and harbor

550
01:06:39,425 --> 01:06:42,525
breeze getting our thousand mayors and delegates over and back.

551
01:06:43,505 --> 01:06:47,475
and my team at meet and visit everyone put their heart into

552
01:06:47,765 --> 01:06:51,745
this and arturo's behind me, but he's our vp of sales. And

553
01:06:51,965 --> 01:06:54,965
arturo says, steve, it was like working with the all stars

554
01:06:56,905 --> 01:07:00,205
and it was everyone was at their top, at their peak.

555
01:07:01,025 --> 01:07:05,005
and mayor we did it because we wanted to showcase long beach

556
01:07:05,165 --> 01:07:08,395
correctly. Second part,

557
01:07:09,295 --> 01:07:13,245
mayor, when you asked us to go after this, it

558
01:07:13,465 --> 01:07:17,345
was a tall order. 'cause it's, you can't go hunting and not come back with

559
01:07:17,545 --> 01:07:20,985
something, right? And this gentleman

560
01:07:21,565 --> 01:07:25,465
and our sales team came back with the win and we won the bid.

561
01:07:26,365 --> 01:07:29,305
so again, thanks to our hotels, our convention center partners

562
01:07:30,405 --> 01:07:34,365
to help us bring this here. But not only did we bring it here, but

563
01:07:34,585 --> 01:07:38,245
then we execute it. And barry,

564
01:07:38,615 --> 01:07:42,515
you provided the vision of what you wanted them to experience because you've gone to these conferences,

565
01:07:43,255 --> 01:07:47,215
you know what they were looking for. We went with you, but you had

566
01:07:47,435 --> 01:07:51,195
a different lens. And so all of us

567
01:07:51,985 --> 01:07:55,875
were pleased to be able to do this, but you helped bring it

568
01:07:56,035 --> 01:07:59,715
here just like you've helped us with other conventions. In

569
01:08:00,135 --> 01:08:03,135
addition, the opening saturday night of the amphitheater

570
01:08:04,435 --> 01:08:08,235
was off the richter scale. I love sitting up

571
01:08:08,455 --> 01:08:12,045
in the bleachers, to be honest with you. 'cause I got to see the whole city, the queen mary

572
01:08:12,835 --> 01:08:16,325
and everything. And that is exactly what we need.

573
01:08:17,505 --> 01:08:20,545
I would, any day of the week go to the long beach amphitheater

574
01:08:21,605 --> 01:08:25,425
versus anything else in the area. And even,

575
01:08:25,935 --> 01:08:29,745
even with our traffic challenges, they still were minute compared to

576
01:08:29,945 --> 01:08:33,335
other destinations. And so thank you from

577
01:08:34,045 --> 01:08:37,845
our behalf of our tourism community, our hotel community, our

578
01:08:38,385 --> 01:08:41,125
restaurants, because this is yet another avenue

579
01:08:42,405 --> 01:08:46,385
for us to bring people into the city. And I know the council, you all

580
01:08:46,545 --> 01:08:50,445
had to vote on this city management. You had to work on making the finances work. And

581
01:08:51,145 --> 01:08:54,505
honestly, again, you guys all work collectively

582
01:08:55,765 --> 01:08:59,505
and were the beneficiaries of it. So thank you for all of that.

583
01:09:00,875 --> 01:09:04,275
now we got more good news. I'm gonna have arturo share that with you. Arturo,

584
01:09:06,375 --> 01:09:10,275
mr. Mayor, mr. Mayor, city manager,

585
01:09:10,555 --> 01:09:14,395
council members. I wanted to share how we continue to outperform our competitors.

586
01:09:15,135 --> 01:09:18,935
one example of course is anime. All of you know, anime as a pop

587
01:09:19,155 --> 01:09:23,075
culture convention that comes to long beach every year in january. We've been very

588
01:09:23,275 --> 01:09:26,835
fortunate to have them as our clients since 2022. But in early 2025,

589
01:09:28,135 --> 01:09:31,995
our competitor next to us at los angeles saw a declining convention business. So

590
01:09:32,195 --> 01:09:36,115
they decided to go after our com, our, our clients here, and they aggressively pursued

591
01:09:36,555 --> 01:09:40,235
them. They offered them flat rates for four years. They offer 'em compar

592
01:09:40,595 --> 01:09:44,435
rental for a four year period. So they really went after them. But what they didn't count

593
01:09:44,695 --> 01:09:48,475
on, what our competitor didn't encounter was the relationship that we've created with these partners,

594
01:09:48,955 --> 01:09:52,815
right? And that's what makes that culture and our culture thrive.

595
01:09:53,615 --> 01:09:57,395
and mr. Mayor, as you put it best one time when you said if it moves culture, it moves through

596
01:09:57,635 --> 01:10:01,595
long beach. And that held through, that held true and true through them. So after

597
01:10:01,945 --> 01:10:05,835
some negotiations with the leadership there, they recognized that their home was long beach

598
01:10:06,415 --> 01:10:10,235
and we're able to secure them for four years, an additional four years. So

599
01:10:10,435 --> 01:10:14,435
we're very fortunate to have them in the future as well. The second example I'd like

600
01:10:14,595 --> 01:10:18,435
to, to talk about is archdiocese. So we recently signed contracts

601
01:10:18,675 --> 01:10:22,235
with archdiocese. They've, they're a face based, face based organization,

602
01:10:23,035 --> 01:10:26,955
faith-based organization that has been in an anaheim for 57 years.

603
01:10:27,385 --> 01:10:31,075
next year it'll be their 58th year. So almost, uh, six decades.

604
01:10:32,375 --> 01:10:36,115
but what happened was that anaheim was treating 'em as a transaction, was treating

605
01:10:36,395 --> 01:10:40,235
'em as something that they thought they was gonna come back year over year. They never gave any thought

606
01:10:40,475 --> 01:10:43,995
about really investing in the relationship. When the opportunity presented

607
01:10:44,515 --> 01:10:48,435
itself, we approached them with a partnership with, uh, the third party,

608
01:10:49,055 --> 01:10:52,935
and we decided to go after the business again. And through the course of several months, we

609
01:10:53,155 --> 01:10:57,075
created trust. We showed them that they were valued. And again, they're

610
01:10:57,395 --> 01:11:00,905
a faith ba uh, faith-based organization. So their mission is people community.

611
01:11:02,215 --> 01:11:05,595
and we envisioned that for them. We wanted that for them here.

612
01:11:06,295 --> 01:11:10,275
so ultimately they decided on long beach, um, and we were able to

613
01:11:10,355 --> 01:11:14,325
secure their business not just for four years, but for five years. And the hope is that we get

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01:11:14,485 --> 01:11:17,815
them back for 57, 58 and beyond years.

615
01:11:18,625 --> 01:11:22,565
so again, thank you for the partnership to our hotels, to the city, all who have pitched in to

616
01:11:22,795 --> 01:11:26,565
help us be successful. But it goes to show that the proof

617
01:11:27,385 --> 01:11:31,385
was not in the pricing, it was in the partnership. And

618
01:11:31,685 --> 01:11:35,415
how we continue to do that is also through our sales team. We're

619
01:11:35,765 --> 01:11:39,665
in the business of face-to-face relationships. So our sales team is deployed all

620
01:11:39,885 --> 01:11:43,185
throughout the country and, uh, every day they're out

621
01:11:44,065 --> 01:11:48,045
making sales calls and meeting with our clients face-to-face to show them that that's what

622
01:11:48,165 --> 01:11:52,155
we are about and share the long beach story. But again, thank you for your time today. Have

623
01:11:52,445 --> 01:11:53,265
a good day. Yep.

624
01:11:58,265 --> 01:12:01,765
in addition, we talked about the branding initiative. We worked with caa

625
01:12:02,705 --> 01:12:06,325
and this year it was great. We launched that and we were pleased

626
01:12:06,745 --> 01:12:09,125
to promote it. During grand prix,

627
01:12:12,715 --> 01:12:16,575
we interviewed over 55 residents and we had

628
01:12:16,895 --> 01:12:20,515
a lot of other focus groups going on. This, as we

629
01:12:21,145 --> 01:12:25,025
noted, ended up with vibe city and so for grand prix,

630
01:12:25,305 --> 01:12:29,125
and thanks to the grand prix association for letting us do this during the

631
01:12:29,345 --> 01:12:32,855
race, and we blanketed long beach vibe city

632
01:12:33,565 --> 01:12:37,525
so that 200,000 visitors could discover our

633
01:12:37,745 --> 01:12:41,575
initial launch into vibe city. The best was this past

634
01:12:41,775 --> 01:12:44,015
week though, when snoop brought his frenchie

635
01:12:45,905 --> 01:12:49,365
and he posted this and it's already garnered

636
01:12:49,925 --> 01:12:49,925
561.

637
01:12:55,575 --> 01:12:56,685
there is vibe city on.

638
01:13:09,585 --> 01:13:13,305
so vibe city is alive and well. Uh,

639
01:13:14,065 --> 01:13:17,905
lastly, we'd like to give, uh, some updates on the

640
01:13:18,125 --> 01:13:22,125
tremendous growth in both social media and also our

641
01:13:22,285 --> 01:13:26,165
website. Sam, thank you. Thanks

642
01:13:26,585 --> 01:13:30,585
for having us, everybody. And I don't think you can do better than snoop dogg's dogs endorsing your

643
01:13:30,705 --> 01:13:34,665
new branding. It's pretty good, right? Um, so just some updates from visit long beach.

644
01:13:34,865 --> 01:13:38,785
if you think about meet long beach as, as that agency that's going after that business

645
01:13:38,905 --> 01:13:42,745
for us and marketing us in those different destinations, we're really like the media

646
01:13:43,525 --> 01:13:47,185
agency that's, that's powering long beach as a destination from a marketing

647
01:13:47,585 --> 01:13:51,145
perspective. Um, one of the ways we do that is our website. Visit long beach.com.

648
01:13:52,165 --> 01:13:56,105
we hit a new record last year at two and a half million page views, which is better even

649
01:13:56,455 --> 01:14:00,385
than some news outlets around town. And then we have a new website

650
01:14:00,825 --> 01:14:04,825
that we just debuted. So if you compare us to take a look at some of the

651
01:14:04,905 --> 01:14:08,865
other destination websites that are out there in the world, we just infused a whole lot of new technology

652
01:14:09,375 --> 01:14:13,365
into ours so that we're looking better than everybody else. There's an ai search function

653
01:14:13,485 --> 01:14:17,365
that's built into our website that'll be launching soon. So we're really proud and happy

654
01:14:17,525 --> 01:14:21,305
about that. We are also the number one destination for any

655
01:14:21,555 --> 01:14:25,405
like, events or things to do. So that's a big benefit to our members. Um, this

656
01:14:25,605 --> 01:14:29,505
was kind of our huge news on social media. So last year we more than doubled our

657
01:14:29,925 --> 01:14:33,875
presence online across all of our platforms with 14 and a half million impressions

658
01:14:35,145 --> 01:14:38,885
at visit lb if you're not already following us. But it seems like probably you are.

659
01:14:39,585 --> 01:14:43,565
um, the exciting news is this year we have three and a half months left in the fiscal year, and

660
01:14:43,645 --> 01:14:47,245
we're at 20 million already. So we're really excited about the direction that's

661
01:14:47,845 --> 01:14:51,485
going. We of course also work with influencers from around the world

662
01:14:52,105 --> 01:14:55,925
to reach demographics that we're not reaching on our accounts. So last year we had 16 partnerships

663
01:14:56,905 --> 01:15:00,785
and we reached, uh, 3 million impressions through those. We

664
01:15:01,155 --> 01:15:04,765
also work with media relations and press. So for instance, in the last,

665
01:15:05,345 --> 01:15:09,055
um, couple of weeks we've worked with ktla on a number of stories about pride

666
01:15:09,405 --> 01:15:13,295
and zero emission vessels in the har harbor. We've gotten a couple stories in local

667
01:15:13,645 --> 01:15:17,105
news outlets. This was a big feature that we got last year in sfgate.

668
01:15:17,865 --> 01:15:21,835
and also we had one in travel and leisure, which led to about 88 million potential

669
01:15:22,845 --> 01:15:26,765
audience, particularly those two features as well as some broadcasts that we're

670
01:15:27,005 --> 01:15:30,645
always targeting for our big annual events. So if we had paid for the media

671
01:15:31,075 --> 01:15:33,975
that we earned last year, it would've cost us $7.2 million.

672
01:15:36,305 --> 01:15:40,105
so that's, that's the work we're doing at visit. I'm actually now going to turn it over to

673
01:15:40,325 --> 01:15:44,085
another one of our vps, angel garcia, who's gonna talk about how our memberships benefit

674
01:15:44,675 --> 01:15:45,925
members benefit from all this.

675
01:15:50,315 --> 01:15:53,785
thank you sam. Mayor x council, city manager.

676
01:15:54,805 --> 01:15:58,785
um, we've talked about how visit long beach markets. Uh, the city of

677
01:15:58,905 --> 01:16:02,745
long beach has a destination, but I'm here to talk about, um, the other work that

678
01:16:02,945 --> 01:16:06,665
we do, which is help promote over 450 of our

679
01:16:07,025 --> 01:16:10,905
business members. Um, essentially serving as a tourism, uh, chamber

680
01:16:11,205 --> 01:16:14,645
of commerce for, for our hotels, our restaurants, um,

681
01:16:15,805 --> 01:16:19,805
our attractions, our our small businesses. So that's the

682
01:16:20,025 --> 01:16:23,705
other component of what visit long beach is on a is all about. And so utilizing

683
01:16:24,265 --> 01:16:28,165
the resources, like sam mentioned, the visibility, the impressions, um,

684
01:16:28,445 --> 01:16:32,215
all that traffic that we get, we, we, we have the, the opportunity to to also

685
01:16:32,525 --> 01:16:36,225
impact our community and help grow, uh, our businesses throughout, throughout long beach.

686
01:16:37,325 --> 01:16:41,265
um, one of those is the next slide that I wanted to share, which is our

687
01:16:41,385 --> 01:16:45,385
marketing services. And I'm very proud that our team was able to partner with our economic development

688
01:16:45,865 --> 01:16:49,865
team, um, and the level up program. Um, several members of our

689
01:16:50,025 --> 01:16:53,795
team, uh, host marketing workshops which help small

690
01:16:54,345 --> 01:16:58,245
businesses. Not only we don't, our goal is not just to promote the small businesses, but

691
01:16:58,465 --> 01:17:02,385
also equip them with the tools necessary to continue to develop and market themselves

692
01:17:03,245 --> 01:17:07,185
and continue to grow their business throughout the city. So, uh, just benefiting our community

693
01:17:07,585 --> 01:17:10,625
overall. So just thank you for your time, counsel and thank you mr. Mr.

694
01:17:11,615 --> 01:17:11,615
mayor

695
01:17:16,825 --> 01:17:20,565
and la. And lastly, the press telegram reported this this past sunday,

696
01:17:21,505 --> 01:17:24,955
but long beach is going to be the home and the only home here between

697
01:17:26,275 --> 01:17:30,125
basically del mar up to santa barbara, where we're gonna have three

698
01:17:30,685 --> 01:17:34,565
firework shows on our coast. And so there'll be one at the queen

699
01:17:34,765 --> 01:17:38,335
mary, which always occurs. There's two more. Our board

700
01:17:39,065 --> 01:17:42,905
put money aside to do this. And then we have others who

701
01:17:43,125 --> 01:17:47,125
have come to help. And so another barge will be

702
01:17:47,245 --> 01:17:50,985
off of the museum of art and the third barge will be down by,

703
01:17:51,505 --> 01:17:55,115
uh, rosie's dog beach. And so you'll see our entire coastline,

704
01:17:56,185 --> 01:18:00,085
our waterfront will be activated with, with boat tours and boaters

705
01:18:00,825 --> 01:18:04,595
out for the evening. Uh, all of our businesses will also

706
01:18:05,005 --> 01:18:08,925
be ready to show. And I'd like to thank john morris. John, I know

707
01:18:09,085 --> 01:18:10,685
you're back there somewhere. Where are you guys?

708
01:18:15,025 --> 01:18:17,765
as we say, it took a brit to help us celebrate our nation's

709
01:18:19,495 --> 01:18:22,635
separation. But john,

710
01:18:23,515 --> 01:18:27,445
john had this vision a year ago. Thankfully he reserved the fireworks

711
01:18:27,805 --> 01:18:31,445
a year ago because the east coast, they were already thinking about this

712
01:18:32,305 --> 01:18:36,035
on the west coast. We really weren't. And so therefore,

713
01:18:36,755 --> 01:18:40,735
long beach will once again stand out and we will have a great

714
01:18:41,235 --> 01:18:45,225
celebration for our residents, for the regional residents, and for

715
01:18:45,445 --> 01:18:49,015
other visitors. So with that, we'd like to thank you again

716
01:18:49,865 --> 01:18:53,855
and if we could show our appreciation from our membership, mayor,

717
01:18:54,205 --> 01:18:54,565
the new branding

718
01:19:07,945 --> 01:19:10,885
and our word of thanks. And also thanks to all of our members,

719
01:19:12,075 --> 01:19:15,285
they really are the ones who make long beach. Absolutely special

720
01:19:16,255 --> 01:19:19,365
mayor. Thank you. Thank you. Well, we want to thank,

721
01:19:20,465 --> 01:19:24,285
we wanna thank you steve, and visit and meet long beach, all of our hospitality

722
01:19:24,775 --> 01:19:28,585
staff. Uh, what an incredible job on the branding this. We

723
01:19:28,805 --> 01:19:32,665
wanna thank the city council. We brought the branding dollars forward two years ago

724
01:19:33,185 --> 01:19:36,855
to begin this process, but we trusted that visit long beach. We're

725
01:19:37,205 --> 01:19:41,195
the professionals and the experts lead that effort. You did an incredible job. Uh, long

726
01:19:41,485 --> 01:19:45,485
beach is hard for us to describe, and you ask people in our

727
01:19:45,605 --> 01:19:48,925
community, you're gonna get 10 different answers. International city, bike, friendliest, city,

728
01:19:49,795 --> 01:19:53,565
aquatic capital, you're gonna get it all. And it's all true. Uh, and it's all these things that

729
01:19:54,015 --> 01:19:58,005
don't really match, but they work together. We're a coastal town, a queen

730
01:19:58,205 --> 01:20:01,905
mary town, a port town, all of that is true, but it's hard to land on

731
01:20:02,225 --> 01:20:06,165
one thing. And what the thing is, the substance of long beach is really an

732
01:20:06,365 --> 01:20:10,285
experience. You have to experience it for yourself. And that's what a vibe is. It's an invitation

733
01:20:10,705 --> 01:20:14,405
to come to long beach. Experience the vibe for yourself. I think you nailed it with the branding.

734
01:20:14,785 --> 01:20:18,725
congratulations. Uh, secondly, um, you know,

735
01:20:18,855 --> 01:20:22,805
we'll have time to debrief and all that with the amphitheater, but one thing

736
01:20:22,925 --> 01:20:26,615
that we should note is that a thousand people were working on saturday night

737
01:20:27,235 --> 01:20:31,205
that would not have been working and getting paid wall to wall union jobs that would

738
01:20:31,365 --> 01:20:35,325
not have been getting paid and putting food on the table if we didn't take that step

739
01:20:36,465 --> 01:20:40,285
to bring back live music. And I agree with you, there was not a bad seat

740
01:20:40,565 --> 01:20:44,005
in the house. You had to have been there to experience the energy.

741
01:20:44,595 --> 01:20:48,585
something special transpired that night. Long beach elevated the

742
01:20:48,805 --> 01:20:52,645
amphitheater elevated our city, and we have one additional thing

743
01:20:52,885 --> 01:20:56,205
to offer when people come to support it. There's not just the direct jobs,

744
01:20:56,945 --> 01:21:00,505
but those folks are going to our restaurants, stand in our hotels,

745
01:21:00,975 --> 01:21:04,765
supporting our local economy, the local workers, the servers, the drivers,

746
01:21:05,665 --> 01:21:09,605
and helping benefit our bottom lines of the city so we can continue to provide quality

747
01:21:10,405 --> 01:21:14,185
services. So thank you so much. You nailed it. Uh, great job.

748
01:21:14,745 --> 01:21:17,845
uh, if there are any council comments, now will be the time. I'll go to council member allen.

749
01:21:19,145 --> 01:21:23,065
yes, I thank you mayor. Um, thank you steve. You

750
01:21:23,285 --> 01:21:27,105
know, you and your leadership is, is cherished, uh, not

751
01:21:27,325 --> 01:21:30,785
just by this council, um, but by the city. And, uh,

752
01:21:31,905 --> 01:21:35,765
you're, you're, you're quietly in the background, but so many great things happen because of you.

753
01:21:36,505 --> 01:21:40,045
and, uh, I just want you to know how much you appreciate you and your visit

754
01:21:40,515 --> 01:21:44,435
long beach team, um, is phenomenal. Uh, last

755
01:21:44,755 --> 01:21:48,685
week was incredible, um, all the stuff that was happening

756
01:21:49,005 --> 01:21:52,815
in the city, um, but it wasn't just last week. You're doing stuff every

757
01:21:53,165 --> 01:21:56,525
week and, uh, just know how much we appreciate you

758
01:21:57,465 --> 01:22:01,085
and, uh, a big shout out to my friend, the one and only john morris,

759
01:22:02,265 --> 01:22:06,245
um, for the work, um, that you have done, uh, to make that celebration happen.

760
01:22:06,665 --> 01:22:07,325
so thank you very much.

761
01:22:10,975 --> 01:22:14,645
thank you. Council member kerr. Yeah, I just wanna echo, uh, my colleagues'

762
01:22:15,205 --> 01:22:19,045
comments. Um, and thanking the entire team and all of the teams who worked

763
01:22:19,285 --> 01:22:23,165
collectively to make last week work. Um, the number of moving

764
01:22:23,695 --> 01:22:27,585
parts on any of those given days was stunning. Um, so

765
01:22:27,885 --> 01:22:31,625
I appreciate the collaboration, the communication, um, and the ability to

766
01:22:31,905 --> 01:22:35,875
let folks see not just what our city looked like, but who we are as long

767
01:22:36,165 --> 01:22:40,145
beach. So thank you to the entire team. A few weeks ago I stayed in

768
01:22:40,365 --> 01:22:44,005
another city core here in the state. They also were having a convention

769
01:22:44,405 --> 01:22:48,005
that weekend. And so I had a lot of comparisons of how do we do this and how do we do that?

770
01:22:48,665 --> 01:22:52,205
um, and our hometown came out on top of all of those metrics. So I want to thank

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01:22:52,685 --> 01:22:56,315
everyone involved, uh, with this past week, but in the continued

772
01:22:57,205 --> 01:23:01,025
building of this, um, experience

773
01:23:01,755 --> 01:23:05,545
for folks who come to long beach over the last several years. Uh, it continues to grow and

774
01:23:05,765 --> 01:23:09,045
I'm grateful to all of you. Alright, thank you.

775
01:23:09,945 --> 01:23:13,125
uh, council member sorrow. Yes, I wanna add my congratulations

776
01:23:14,105 --> 01:23:18,065
as well. I think it's very exciting to have a, a brand for

777
01:23:18,345 --> 01:23:22,345
our city, uh, and transition from being iowa by

778
01:23:22,565 --> 01:23:26,445
the sea. And I am especially excited in the

779
01:23:26,645 --> 01:23:30,565
innovative and creative ways that we're gonna roll this out into our neighborhood,

780
01:23:31,175 --> 01:23:34,315
which is, uh, really the vibe itself. Some,

781
01:23:35,285 --> 01:23:39,075
I think that, uh, it's gonna be exciting to see how we can turn uptown vibe

782
01:23:39,435 --> 01:23:43,285
city, you know, big sp no vibe city and even cambodia town vibe city

783
01:23:44,115 --> 01:23:48,005
into a thing, right? So that it's really making sure our, all of

784
01:23:48,125 --> 01:23:51,825
our neighborhoods and business corridor gets lifted as well. So

785
01:23:52,185 --> 01:23:55,925
you did a wonderful job kicking off that branding so that it really

786
01:23:56,275 --> 01:23:59,845
also makes sure that we're rolling it throughout, um, our community.

787
01:24:00,705 --> 01:24:04,525
so congratulations. Well done. Council members in

788
01:24:04,775 --> 01:24:08,565
dejas. Thank you. I

789
01:24:10,045 --> 01:24:13,525
I echo the words of my colleagues. I'm so excited.

790
01:24:14,505 --> 01:24:18,505
um, for this past weekend especially was amazing to see

791
01:24:19,385 --> 01:24:23,355
our city just showcase and seeing how beautiful it looks from

792
01:24:23,785 --> 01:24:27,705
the drones views. You know, it was really great. Um,

793
01:24:28,205 --> 01:24:32,205
I wanna congratulate you guys and just say thank you for your partnership

794
01:24:32,985 --> 01:24:36,405
and for your vision. I think that, um, councilwoman

795
01:24:37,295 --> 01:24:41,245
allen said it. Uh, you guys did a fantastic

796
01:24:41,985 --> 01:24:45,955
job this weekend. Um, but you have been doing this like

797
01:24:46,245 --> 01:24:50,165
councilwoman also. Chris said that you have been doing that and you've

798
01:24:50,485 --> 01:24:54,345
been showcasing our city, um, both meet long beach and

799
01:24:54,695 --> 01:24:58,305
visit long beach and we couldn't be prouder of the work that you

800
01:24:58,715 --> 01:25:02,505
have done and that you continue to do personally. I think that one

801
01:25:02,725 --> 01:25:06,705
of the things that, uh, on top of all the great things that happened, um,

802
01:25:07,025 --> 01:25:10,785
you guys have also brought the abilities expo

803
01:25:11,075 --> 01:25:14,985
here to the city of long beach and it hadn't been here for over

804
01:25:15,585 --> 01:25:19,355
15, 20 years. And so you brought it here. And even

805
01:25:19,635 --> 01:25:23,065
though, uh, our competitors on the other side,

806
01:25:23,815 --> 01:25:27,465
um, they actually were offering them, you know, good,

807
01:25:27,825 --> 01:25:31,575
good prices. Um, they wanted to come to long beach and

808
01:25:31,935 --> 01:25:35,745
now because they came back to long beach, they're also coming back

809
01:25:36,045 --> 01:25:39,915
again in january. And so that's really, really exciting,

810
01:25:40,415 --> 01:25:44,345
um, to see that other places are choosing us, other conventions

811
01:25:45,135 --> 01:25:48,975
are choosing us. Um, just like the, you know, the faith, the

812
01:25:49,205 --> 01:25:52,715
faith convention that is coming over here. That's huge. And so,

813
01:25:53,215 --> 01:25:57,035
um, I know that this is only the beginning 'cause we are on our way

814
01:25:57,295 --> 01:26:01,145
up. Congratulations five city. Alright,

815
01:26:04,315 --> 01:26:08,265
well, you know, I'll co I'll close with this. Um, you know, you

816
01:26:08,485 --> 01:26:12,325
do this presentation annually, steve, and, uh, we

817
01:26:12,545 --> 01:26:16,435
hear the updates every year. This was your most impactful presentation

818
01:26:17,855 --> 01:26:21,675
and also your shortest presentation that I've ever seen.

819
01:26:23,215 --> 01:26:27,165
so if, if, if those in the audience or maybe on the dais don't

820
01:26:27,515 --> 01:26:31,455
know the history, I've sat through every one of these since 2010 and

821
01:26:31,695 --> 01:26:35,675
I'm interested in every time. But this was one of your greatest presentations. Um, and again,

822
01:26:35,875 --> 01:26:39,135
the shortest, but the c cha, you know, what I will say is, um,

823
01:26:39,885 --> 01:26:43,825
since this is a three year contract for the first time, that means you won't be coming back

824
01:26:44,375 --> 01:26:48,275
to renew for the next three years. So we gotta find a way to get an update

825
01:26:48,595 --> 01:26:52,235
to the city council because this is an exciting era that we're going through.

826
01:26:52,995 --> 01:26:56,355
I you could feel it in the era on saturday night the long beach was entering. It's,

827
01:26:57,145 --> 01:27:00,755
it's a new era, the vibe city era, the live music

828
01:27:01,175 --> 01:27:05,155
era, bringing it back. And so we have to make sure that we find ways to keep the city

829
01:27:05,355 --> 01:27:09,025
council updated. But thank you for the presentation. Thank you to the hardworking,

830
01:27:10,055 --> 01:27:13,995
uh, uh, staff and, uh, that run our tourism business or one

831
01:27:14,155 --> 01:27:17,555
of our largest economic drivers of our city. Uh, from the servers

832
01:27:18,215 --> 01:27:21,815
to the drivers, to the planners, all of you help make long beach work. Congratulations

833
01:27:22,895 --> 01:27:26,425
and thank you. Alright,

834
01:27:26,935 --> 01:27:30,715
we have no, we have no public comment on this item, so members please

835
01:27:30,995 --> 01:27:34,875
cast your vote. Oh, actually tom, did

836
01:27:35,035 --> 01:27:38,885
you have anything that I just saw your message? Yeah, I, I think everyone's covered it, but just,

837
01:27:39,145 --> 01:27:42,965
um, steve knows how we feel about him, him and his whole organization, but it really was an amazing

838
01:27:43,205 --> 01:27:46,825
week for us. So, uh, we had just an incredible, um, amount

839
01:27:47,245 --> 01:27:50,725
of camaraderie. There were things we had to work through the teams were working like 16,

840
01:27:51,365 --> 01:27:55,285
18 hour days, and it was just seamless. So, uh, that really means a lot in a

841
01:27:55,405 --> 01:27:59,165
lot of cities, you know, your cvb, your, your, that group is just completely separate

842
01:27:59,465 --> 01:28:03,385
and, uh, that's not how it is here. So, um, and it's not just that team. It's all the

843
01:28:03,605 --> 01:28:07,525
people, all the hotels and everyone in this room, uh, just couldn't be prouder of our city

844
01:28:07,765 --> 01:28:11,685
team and, and especially the number of people I see in the audience here who worked very, very

845
01:28:11,845 --> 01:28:15,725
hard this weekend. So, just thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Members, please cast your

846
01:28:15,925 --> 01:28:15,925
vote.

847
01:28:23,125 --> 01:28:27,045
council councilwoman allen. Motion is

848
01:28:27,265 --> 01:28:30,585
carried. Alright, thank you. I know a number of folks are gonna congratulations.

849
01:28:31,305 --> 01:28:35,245
thank you. You

850
01:28:35,465 --> 01:28:39,345
can drop one of them signs off in my office. Uh, you're welcome.

851
01:28:40,285 --> 01:28:44,185
um, uh, I know a lot of folks are gonna reset. Let's make some more room in

852
01:28:44,345 --> 01:28:44,345
here.

853
01:29:24,855 --> 01:29:28,785
all right. Uh, all right, let's keep the conversation down as we exit.

854
01:29:29,095 --> 01:29:33,075
we have a number of, uh, big items ahead of us. Alright, the next one

855
01:29:33,275 --> 01:29:37,105
is item 35. Item

856
01:29:37,395 --> 01:29:41,275
35, communication from mayor richardson. Recommendation to receive charter commission appointments

857
01:29:41,715 --> 01:29:44,635
and reappointments approved by government, operations and efficiency committee.

858
01:29:46,295 --> 01:29:50,135
all right, uh, before I give my comments, council member, did you have anything? Chair of, uh,

859
01:29:50,355 --> 01:29:54,315
government committee. I'm just really,

860
01:29:54,995 --> 01:29:58,655
I wanna express my gratitude for everyone who

861
01:29:59,055 --> 01:30:03,055
is either being reappointed or they are new

862
01:30:03,275 --> 01:30:06,515
commissioners. This is really important for the direction

863
01:30:07,295 --> 01:30:11,085
of where city council goes, where different parts

864
01:30:11,455 --> 01:30:15,115
of the city go, decisions are made. So thank you to each of you

865
01:30:15,535 --> 01:30:19,225
for coming out tonight. Tonight, and tonight. You got a good show

866
01:30:19,625 --> 01:30:23,065
from steve. I mean, short and sweet and fantastic,

867
01:30:23,975 --> 01:30:27,435
but you are appreciated for being here tonight and being commissioners.

868
01:30:28,265 --> 01:30:32,245
alright, thanks mayor. Thank you. Alright. So, twice,

869
01:30:32,715 --> 01:30:36,625
a twice a year, we, uh, do commission appointments. It's

870
01:30:36,915 --> 01:30:40,555
more efficient that way, but also allows us a process to really think through,

871
01:30:41,335 --> 01:30:45,135
uh, who is gonna step up in these really important roles and help us lead our

872
01:30:45,355 --> 01:30:48,795
city because it's really shared governance and some of these commissions are incredibly important.

873
01:30:49,575 --> 01:30:53,195
the they over, they, you know, oversee the ports and the airport,

874
01:30:53,695 --> 01:30:57,395
and a number of, uh, key roles. Uh, uh, we have

875
01:30:57,735 --> 01:31:01,695
two groups of commissions. We're gonna do the charter commissions first and the

876
01:31:01,915 --> 01:31:05,595
non-charter commission second on the charter commissions. These are incredibly important

877
01:31:05,995 --> 01:31:09,585
and a lot of times we elevate folks from one commission to the next because

878
01:31:10,125 --> 01:31:14,115
these are the primetime commissions or they have great experience, or they go through

879
01:31:14,355 --> 01:31:18,235
a rigorous, uh, interview process with city staff. So the charter commissions are

880
01:31:18,435 --> 01:31:22,435
incredibly important to the governance of our city. And we have some new charter commissioners today,

881
01:31:23,415 --> 01:31:27,315
uh, on police, starting with police oversight. Uh, let's introduce david ochoa.

882
01:31:28,605 --> 01:31:32,075
david is longtime resident for 10 years, proud resident of district four

883
01:31:32,855 --> 01:31:36,785
cal state long beach alum. Uh, for the past seven years, he's

884
01:31:37,075 --> 01:31:40,995
worked for state senator tom berg, so we, we know him. And he

885
01:31:41,265 --> 01:31:45,195
also, uh, has expertise in transportation, public safety, government and finance.

886
01:31:45,975 --> 01:31:49,395
and he, while representing the city of long beach for the senator's office prior to redistricting,

887
01:31:50,535 --> 01:31:54,075
um, uh, he's represented this area and other surrounding areas.

888
01:31:54,645 --> 01:31:57,795
he'll finish out his terms. So he's promoting from the measure a transaction

889
01:31:58,775 --> 01:32:02,465
use and tax citizen advisory committee, and is now promoting to, uh,

890
01:32:02,785 --> 01:32:06,525
the charter, uh, charter committee of ci of our, uh, police oversight

891
01:32:07,085 --> 01:32:10,605
committee. Congratulations, david, and welcome another promotion

892
01:32:11,465 --> 01:32:15,445
on our planning commission, hakeem chambers. Hakeem dedicated his time to being

893
01:32:15,835 --> 01:32:19,665
from, to being the program director for long beach city college. Uh, in

894
01:32:20,085 --> 01:32:23,685
addition to expansive work with higher education, k 12 charter schools,

895
01:32:24,495 --> 01:32:28,365
university, housing, athletic and recreation centers, parks and emergency operations.

896
01:32:29,425 --> 01:32:33,045
uh, prior to lbcc, he served as the deputy program director for the

897
01:32:33,445 --> 01:32:37,425
$14.9 billion l-a-c-c-d bond program, uh,

898
01:32:37,665 --> 01:32:41,365
in leadership roles in the modernization of dc and detroit public school programs.

899
01:32:42,235 --> 01:32:46,205
he's finishing his term on the long beach community investment company, where he is been

900
01:32:46,325 --> 01:32:50,285
a leader on that commission, and we are now promoting him to the planning commission. Congratulations,

901
01:32:51,705 --> 01:32:55,685
and we have some important reappointments to some important charter commissions,

902
01:32:56,545 --> 01:33:00,465
harbor commission. Sharon weisman, congratulations. You're being reappointed to

903
01:33:00,685 --> 01:33:04,315
the harbor commission for a six year term,

904
01:33:05,145 --> 01:33:09,005
uh, of july 20, july, 2026 to june 30th, 2020, 2032.

905
01:33:09,765 --> 01:33:13,505
you've been a consistent leader on the harbor commission. Uh,

906
01:33:13,835 --> 01:33:17,565
very, very, uh, you, you have a heart for the community. Our community trusts you

907
01:33:17,945 --> 01:33:21,745
and we need your leadership to continue on that commission. Congratulations on

908
01:33:22,015 --> 01:33:26,005
parks and recreation commission. We're re reappointing. Uh, we are appointing

909
01:33:26,645 --> 01:33:30,635
and reappointing. Um, we are, let's see, charlene hega, second term,

910
01:33:31,585 --> 01:33:35,205
uh, christopher chavez, second term. And issa ate smith

911
01:33:35,625 --> 01:33:39,485
second term. So congratulations to all three of you. Police oversight commission.

912
01:33:39,905 --> 01:33:41,805
we are congratulations. That's right.

913
01:33:45,465 --> 01:33:49,405
police oversight commission has two reappointments, edgar campbell and charlin

914
01:33:49,685 --> 01:33:53,455
bender, congratulations to you and a reassignment from parks,

915
01:33:54,145 --> 01:33:57,915
uh, parks and recreation commission correcting cory allen's first term from july 1st, 2024

916
01:33:59,265 --> 01:34:03,065
to june 30th, 2028. Congratulations to our, uh,

917
01:34:03,315 --> 01:34:07,005
this batch of charter commission appointments. Uh, we we're gonna take public comment,

918
01:34:07,325 --> 01:34:11,325
then we'll take comment from the council, then we move on. One member of the public signed up to speak.

919
01:34:11,685 --> 01:34:15,245
rogelio martinez. Rogelio going

920
01:34:15,695 --> 01:34:19,145
twice. Alright, no public comment on this item.

921
01:34:19,925 --> 01:34:23,825
and we have, let's see, council members in dejas. And then council member sorrow.

922
01:34:29,135 --> 01:34:32,855
I just wanted to congratulate everyone and say thank you for your service.

923
01:34:33,385 --> 01:34:36,615
thank you for those that have been working on this. Congratulations

924
01:34:37,475 --> 01:34:41,215
on your reappointment and I'm looking forward to all the great

925
01:34:41,765 --> 01:34:44,775
work that you will be doing for the city of long beach. Thank you.

926
01:34:46,335 --> 01:34:50,025
council member sorrow. Yes, I also wanna add my congratulations

927
01:34:50,965 --> 01:34:54,905
to those who are being reappointed to continue to continue your service

928
01:34:55,285 --> 01:34:59,075
as well as those newly appointed, you know, being on the commission. You also

929
01:34:59,365 --> 01:35:02,745
serve as an ambassador of our city. So thank you for

930
01:35:03,465 --> 01:35:07,325
ta ta using your precious time, uh, to, to serve in this

931
01:35:07,525 --> 01:35:11,205
role. I wanna, uh, give a particular thanks to, uh, commissioner

932
01:35:11,865 --> 01:35:15,725
or former chair of the equity and human relations commission, christopher covington,

933
01:35:16,335 --> 01:35:20,215
who's a district six resident. Um, he just finished his service there

934
01:35:20,705 --> 01:35:24,165
and is now a board on the board of health and human services.

935
01:35:24,785 --> 01:35:28,145
so thank you for continuing your service, christopher, congratulations.

936
01:35:31,035 --> 01:35:33,685
alright, thank you. Members, please cast your vote.

937
01:35:46,445 --> 01:35:48,745
motion is carried. Alright, item 34.

938
01:35:51,295 --> 01:35:54,985
item 34, communication for mayor richardson. Recommendation, receive and approve appointments

939
01:35:55,465 --> 01:35:59,185
and reappointments for non-charter commissions. Alright, so now we're continuing

940
01:35:59,585 --> 01:36:02,825
with the non-charter, uh, newly appointed and reappointed.

941
01:36:03,845 --> 01:36:07,475
now this is our largest appointments to date. There are a hundred appointees

942
01:36:08,165 --> 01:36:12,075
and reappointments, so we won't have time to introduce all 100 today,

943
01:36:13,045 --> 01:36:17,045
but we are gonna just spend a moment introduce the new appointees. Uh,

944
01:36:17,265 --> 01:36:20,905
and congratulations to you all. Uh, and I'm gonna move this pretty quickly.

945
01:36:21,905 --> 01:36:25,665
advisory commission on aging point of we're introducing I should, I'm sorry,

946
01:36:26,105 --> 01:36:30,065
I, I need to recuse myself. Okay. I don't have that in my notes, but you

947
01:36:30,255 --> 01:36:34,185
feel free to recuse yourself. Thank you so much, mayor. So I need to recuse myself

948
01:36:34,605 --> 01:36:38,425
on this item. Uh, item number 34. Due to the fact that

949
01:36:38,925 --> 01:36:42,925
uak into the gentleman who takes my honey do list, uh, is on

950
01:36:43,605 --> 01:36:47,585
to be appointed to a non-charter commission. I think that's a very appropriate

951
01:36:48,185 --> 01:36:52,095
recusal. . Thank you, councilwoman. Just

952
01:36:52,545 --> 01:36:52,665
a moment.

953
01:37:01,355 --> 01:37:05,315
all right, thank you. Okay, uh, advisory commission on

954
01:37:05,815 --> 01:37:09,075
aging. Justin poter. Justin, welcome. Congratulations.

955
01:37:10,355 --> 01:37:13,855
uh, cd five, uh, nonprofit leader, real estate broker, congratulations.

956
01:37:14,995 --> 01:37:18,535
and catherine francis, cd three resident, uh, educator

957
01:37:19,035 --> 01:37:22,875
or retired educator business owner. Uh, congratulations to both of you on

958
01:37:23,095 --> 01:37:26,965
the advisory commission on aging airport advisory commission, john

959
01:37:27,695 --> 01:37:31,455
mosquera, john cd five resident, uh, 42 years

960
01:37:31,735 --> 01:37:35,465
of experience in it. Very active in the bixby

961
01:37:35,815 --> 01:37:39,615
knowles community, uh, and will be a strong voice for residents

962
01:37:39,975 --> 01:37:43,295
and the community on the airport advisory commission. Congratulations

963
01:37:44,095 --> 01:37:47,775
and welcome, john. Uh, next on the belmont shore parking and business improvement

964
01:37:48,255 --> 01:37:51,655
area commission, uh, we have nikki claire, uh, cd three,

965
01:37:52,415 --> 01:37:56,325
resident owner and operator of george's cafe in belmont shore.

966
01:37:56,525 --> 01:38:00,385
congratulations and welcome, nikki. Uh, we have heather duncan. Uh,

967
01:38:00,605 --> 01:38:04,545
heather is owner of a, a business owner, uh, blue windows, uh,

968
01:38:05,125 --> 01:38:09,005
boutique in belmont shore. Congratulations, heather. Thank you for your service. We have

969
01:38:09,195 --> 01:38:12,945
matt alvaez, owner of, uh, owner of record of

970
01:38:13,245 --> 01:38:17,205
real estate par, uh, property co-owner of louis's on second. If you

971
01:38:17,325 --> 01:38:21,165
haven't been to louis's, you need to check out louis's incredible design and great

972
01:38:21,405 --> 01:38:24,925
cuisine, long-term legacy family, uh, in the community,

973
01:38:25,415 --> 01:38:29,405
built the build, his grandfather built the bus, built the building in 1930, and families have

974
01:38:29,665 --> 01:38:33,595
rep have operated restaurants since 1953. Uh, so matt,

975
01:38:33,885 --> 01:38:37,385
welcome, uh, kendra miller, resident at large, kendra

976
01:38:38,245 --> 01:38:42,165
district three resident 22 years of experience, uh, a realtor,

977
01:38:42,905 --> 01:38:46,725
uh, homeowner in the belmont shore area for 28 years on the parking committee.

978
01:38:47,625 --> 01:38:51,565
so congratulations, kendra on , on the board

979
01:38:51,765 --> 01:38:55,435
of health and human services, christopher covington. This is another promotion.

980
01:38:56,945 --> 01:39:00,885
so christopher is a multi-racial genderqueer person of color,

981
01:39:01,125 --> 01:39:04,965
community organizer, nonprofit leader with 15 years of experience. And I can

982
01:39:05,365 --> 01:39:08,835
remember when he was a teenager and he's served, he's consistently been

983
01:39:09,405 --> 01:39:13,285
a leader, an emerging leader. And so after five years of service on the equity

984
01:39:13,525 --> 01:39:17,165
human relations commission, he's now moving to the board of health and human services. Congratulations,

985
01:39:17,995 --> 01:39:21,565
christopher. Uh, that's right. Climate resilient and sustainable

986
01:39:22,085 --> 01:39:26,025
city commission. Ryan wolf ryan, uh, is, is, uh, us

987
01:39:26,395 --> 01:39:30,225
navy veteran, and he is a very smart guy

988
01:39:30,745 --> 01:39:34,725
who I've known for a long time, uh, as in his role as sustainable, resilient,

989
01:39:35,525 --> 01:39:38,955
resilient de de development department is a lot of words at scag.

990
01:39:39,725 --> 01:39:43,725
terrible name important agency, southern california association of governments. And we

991
01:39:43,845 --> 01:39:47,635
is now finally stepping up to serve in the city of long beach on our sustainable, sustainable

992
01:39:48,325 --> 01:39:51,965
city commission. Uh, rena bki renat environmental

993
01:39:52,765 --> 01:39:56,425
justice advocate. Strong ties to city urban agriculture, uh,

994
01:39:56,905 --> 01:40:00,245
uh, and ba in environmental sciences. Geography, ucla.

995
01:40:01,065 --> 01:40:05,065
uh, lots of experience. Congratulations, renat. We are now moving on

996
01:40:05,285 --> 01:40:08,485
to the commission on youth and families montana mcdaniel,

997
01:40:09,565 --> 01:40:13,485
district one, uh, resident at large. Uh, founding director of hidden genius

998
01:40:13,845 --> 01:40:17,725
project project, which is now doing work here in the city of long beach. Uh, congratulations,

999
01:40:18,635 --> 01:40:22,085
montana, tristan sorenson. Tristan looks familiar to me,

1000
01:40:22,785 --> 01:40:26,675
uh, competing his junior year at long beach poly high school gold

1001
01:40:26,965 --> 01:40:30,795
jack rabbits. Uh, he's a long beach, na native and purs.

1002
01:40:31,105 --> 01:40:35,085
he, he looks forward to pursuing a bachelor's degree in philosophy, just like the

1003
01:40:35,205 --> 01:40:39,045
mayor. Um, next is on the equity and human relations

1004
01:40:39,525 --> 01:40:43,325
commission. All right, congrats, uh, on the equity human relations

1005
01:40:43,765 --> 01:40:47,685
commission, uh, district one resident in the at large seat. Matt estes, community

1006
01:40:48,205 --> 01:40:51,445
engagement professional, active member of glamazon, amazon's l-g-b-t-q,

1007
01:40:52,685 --> 01:40:56,285
employee resources group, passion for the community, stepping up to lead. Congratulations

1008
01:40:57,085 --> 01:41:00,805
and welcome. Michelle dobson, esquire, district four resident.

1009
01:41:01,325 --> 01:41:05,265
michelle is an attorney and a local leader, uh, very active in

1010
01:41:05,685 --> 01:41:09,445
numerous organizations. Thank you. Michelle dobson, uh, homeless services advisory committee.

1011
01:41:10,175 --> 01:41:13,615
julia ornelis, district one resident. Uh, julia

1012
01:41:14,425 --> 01:41:18,365
enjoys long walks and music and, and celebr sim celebrating simple,

1013
01:41:18,985 --> 01:41:22,865
simple moments. Uh, we certainly thank you for your, uh, uh,

1014
01:41:23,085 --> 01:41:27,045
your experience in human centered systems, dr. Lorenzo gonzales.

1015
01:41:28,265 --> 01:41:31,715
all right, lorenzo's got some fans here, a street medicine physician,

1016
01:41:32,705 --> 01:41:36,385
uh, providing primary care to the unhoused people of la county. Uh,

1017
01:41:36,845 --> 01:41:40,595
a doctor of medicine from uc, san diego and masters from

1018
01:41:40,965 --> 01:41:44,755
us c's, sole price, public policy, so medicine and policy. He's

1019
01:41:45,045 --> 01:41:49,045
who we need on this commission. Uh, welcome dr. Gonzalez. Moving on to the housing authority.

1020
01:41:49,705 --> 01:41:53,585
pamela marshall, district two resident at large. That's

1021
01:41:54,005 --> 01:41:57,885
right, pamela welcome. Uh, degree in human services from long beach

1022
01:41:58,125 --> 01:42:01,935
city college certified drug and alcohol counselor. Welcome lived

1023
01:42:02,285 --> 01:42:06,005
experience, empowering, uh, leader and a graduate of long beach's

1024
01:42:06,365 --> 01:42:10,165
own neighborhood leadership program on the long beach workforce investment network.

1025
01:42:10,835 --> 01:42:14,805
john edmond in the business representative seat. John is managing

1026
01:42:14,925 --> 01:42:18,685
partner of ed edmond group, a long beach based public affairs firm. 20 years

1027
01:42:18,965 --> 01:42:22,885
of leadership experience. We know because he used to sit, sit up here with us

1028
01:42:23,145 --> 01:42:27,005
as well, not with us as chief of staff for former council member and a representative. Representative.

1029
01:42:27,785 --> 01:42:31,485
now he's gonna do a great job representing local business on our workforce, uh, investment

1030
01:42:31,845 --> 01:42:35,485
network board, gita runkel, uh, on the as the educational

1031
01:42:36,005 --> 01:42:39,885
workforce, uh, representative vice president of workforce and economic development

1032
01:42:40,445 --> 01:42:44,435
at long beach city college, where she builds partnership with industry, education,

1033
01:42:45,045 --> 01:42:48,625
government and community organizations. Welcome gda.

1034
01:42:49,315 --> 01:42:52,845
next is on our marine welcome. That's right. Next our marine

1035
01:42:53,445 --> 01:42:57,285
advisory commission. Timothy ehrlich. Timothy timothy is general manager

1036
01:42:57,625 --> 01:43:01,565
at melrose abbey memorial park and lives aboard of

1037
01:43:01,765 --> 01:43:05,745
41 foot trawler in shoreline yacht club in long beach. So

1038
01:43:05,965 --> 01:43:09,635
if anybody knows about marine advisory, it is tim. Uh, next

1039
01:43:09,985 --> 01:43:13,845
is technology and innovation commission. Shannon holloway. Uh, shannon

1040
01:43:14,265 --> 01:43:18,005
is founder of hd holloway. A long beach based venture practice helps leaders

1041
01:43:18,685 --> 01:43:22,605
maximize human impact of emerging technology. So we certainly need your,

1042
01:43:22,915 --> 01:43:26,765
your experience. Sit district seven. Resident next is the

1043
01:43:26,925 --> 01:43:30,885
veteran affairs commission. Thank you all for your service. Carlo tech district

1044
01:43:31,065 --> 01:43:34,685
two, resident accomplished human resources executive, uh, committed

1045
01:43:35,165 --> 01:43:39,125
to, uh, community service and serving the board of long beach ymca in volunteering. Volunteering

1046
01:43:40,195 --> 01:43:43,725
with the usc latino alumni association, chad vargas

1047
01:43:44,245 --> 01:43:48,035
district, not district five resident, us navy veteran, uh, vice

1048
01:43:48,325 --> 01:43:52,285
president of ambulatory services at mlk community healthcare, where he leads

1049
01:43:52,525 --> 01:43:56,395
a multidisciplinary medical group focused on delivering high quality equitable

1050
01:43:57,005 --> 01:44:00,725
care. Eight years in us navy as a dental assistant surgical technician

1051
01:44:01,325 --> 01:44:04,975
and field medical technician. Thank you for your service. Welcome to the commission. Those

1052
01:44:05,385 --> 01:44:09,365
are our newly appointed commissioners, and there are dozens and dozens of

1053
01:44:09,685 --> 01:44:13,285
reappointments. Congratulations to all of you. We have, I'm gonna do

1054
01:44:13,905 --> 01:44:17,445
public comment and then we'll take comment from the council members. Lio martinez.

1055
01:44:19,825 --> 01:44:23,595
okay, we're gonna go to the council now. Uh, we have council member

1056
01:44:24,075 --> 01:44:28,075
kerr. Yes. Thank you mr. Mayor, and congratulations to

1057
01:44:28,335 --> 01:44:32,275
all of those, um, who are being appointed tonight. I wanna thank you for your service

1058
01:44:32,535 --> 01:44:36,485
to our community. I wanna thank you for the lived experience that you bring into the halls

1059
01:44:36,935 --> 01:44:40,555
of public policy, um, to the suggestions that you bring to this council

1060
01:44:41,135 --> 01:44:44,995
and to be choosing to be a representative of our city. I wanna shout out and congratulate

1061
01:44:45,615 --> 01:44:49,535
our cd five residents, uh, our new commissioners, uh, justin,

1062
01:44:50,305 --> 01:44:53,975
john, tristan, chad renat, and john for,

1063
01:44:54,375 --> 01:44:58,335
uh, stepping up to some really key roles here in the city and I look forward to

1064
01:44:58,555 --> 01:45:02,045
working with all of you. All right,

1065
01:45:03,295 --> 01:45:06,865
thank you. Uh, next is council member duggan.

1066
01:45:08,105 --> 01:45:11,905
uh, once again, thank you for stepping up for this position and,

1067
01:45:12,385 --> 01:45:16,325
uh, the work that you do makes a difference in the city. Thanks for your time for this

1068
01:45:16,585 --> 01:45:19,855
too. Thank you. Council member allen.

1069
01:45:20,635 --> 01:45:24,055
yes, thank you. You're all just very special people and us with, uh, congratulations

1070
01:45:24,775 --> 01:45:28,535
on your appointments, on your reappointments and uh, special

1071
01:45:28,855 --> 01:45:31,555
congratulations to district two commissioners, pamela marshall

1072
01:45:32,955 --> 01:45:35,615
and to carla tech. You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for your service

1073
01:45:37,795 --> 01:45:41,535
and council members in dejas. Yes, congratulations again to everyone,

1074
01:45:42,115 --> 01:45:45,835
um, especially the new commissioners. I'm so excited for

1075
01:45:46,735 --> 01:45:50,555
district one commissioners, uh, ryan montana, uh,

1076
01:45:50,825 --> 01:45:54,815
julia, matt and timothy. Congratulations. Can't wait to see all the

1077
01:45:54,975 --> 01:45:58,575
great work that you will be doing. Also wanted to share that, you know, when

1078
01:45:59,135 --> 01:46:02,935
I started in in public service, it was a little bit over

1079
01:46:03,175 --> 01:46:07,105
20 years ago as a commissioner for citizens advisory commission

1080
01:46:07,775 --> 01:46:11,675
on disability. So it really, really brought me,

1081
01:46:12,075 --> 01:46:16,015
um, a sense of giving and giving back to the community. And so thank

1082
01:46:16,335 --> 01:46:20,125
you for all that you do. Alright, thank you. Well

1083
01:46:20,565 --> 01:46:24,455
that, uh, we're now gonna go move to a vote and then we're gonna take a big, big picture.

1084
01:46:24,835 --> 01:46:27,215
so bear with us, uh, members, please cast your vote.

1085
01:46:33,205 --> 01:46:37,165
motion is carried. Alright, so we're gonna invite all the

1086
01:46:37,385 --> 01:46:41,385
appointed and reappointed commissioners to the front for a photo. It's gonna be a

1087
01:46:41,505 --> 01:46:41,625
big crowd.

1088
01:50:48,405 --> 01:50:52,345
all right, we are gonna continue on again, we have a very

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long uh, night. We're now moving into our hearings,

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which, uh, I'm looking to our attorney. I know there's been a request and I see

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everybody here in the orange and we certainly appreciate you. My hands are tied on

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these next few items. They are hearings. We actually have to take them next.

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and counsel, we're gonna have to take multiple votes on each hearing, so I'm gonna call hearing

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item three and then walk us through aaron, the process hearing item 33 please.

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so hearing item 33, um, it does have requirements to be noticed under the municipal code. It

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was noticed for this evening and it does need to go forward this evening

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report from community development recommendation to adopt a resolution to adopt and

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certify an amendment to the program environmental impact report relating

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to map and text changes to the land use element as well as implementation

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of general plan. Use element through an amendment to

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rezone designated corridors in the greater bixby knowles area and to make corrections to

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the lue text for clarity and to ensure compliance with state housing

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laws, adopt an ordinance establishing two new zoning districts

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that will implement the neighborhood service servicing corridor low

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and community commercial place types and minor amendments to all

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existing zoning districts contained within title 22. Read the first time and later

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over the next regular meeting of city council for final reading. Adopt a resolution

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adopting a general plan map amendment to amend pages of the designated map book of

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the land use element of the general plan related to the greater bixby knolls

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area and to andy street in north long beach. Adopt an ordinance

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for a zoning map change to amend the zoning designations and rezone select

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properties on major corridors in the greater bixby knolls area. Read for the first time

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and later to the next regular meeting of city council for final reading. Adopt a

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resolution adopting a general plan tax amendment to amend the land use element to

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redefine and clarify definitions. Reconcile numerical discrepancies,

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update specific development standards for the multi multifamily residential

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low and neo industrial place types and update table lu dash six

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citywide. Alright, thank you. There's no oath

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required. Correct. Okay. And there, how many votes need to be

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taken on this aaron? I believe

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five. Okay, so we're gonna start the presentation, then we'll do public comment

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and then we'll start the council deliberation then five votes staff presentation please. Yes, so we have

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our director of c community development, christopher kunz and team here.

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great. So alejandro santos lopez, our advanced planning officer

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and uh, is going to give the presentation.

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good evening honorable mayor and members of city council. The item before you today include

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zoning and general plan amendments for the greater long, uh, bixby knolls area as

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part of the zone in bixby initiative.

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the proposal before you consists of three main components. First, a series of texts

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and map amendments to the land settlement to bring it into compliance with state housing regulations

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and the city's zoning code. Secondly, minor updates to existing zoning regulations

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and the addition of two new zoning districts to title 22 of the code

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to each implement a general plan place type. And third, the rezoning of select

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properties within the zoning bixby project boundaries including along

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major corridors and other areas of change. As a

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refresher long range urban planning in california is guided by a city's general plan,

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a big picture constitution that lays out the vision policies and goals for a place

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and is made up of seven required elements or chapters. These include for example, land

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use and housing. While the general plan lays out the vision and high level guidelines

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for a city, the zoning ordinance provides specific regulations codified in the municipal code

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and it is the main tool to carry out the general plan through clear and detailed regulations.

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it is a law describing how land can be used, which plan is referred to in the development

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review process. Over the past eight years,

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the planning bureau has spearheaded a comprehensive revamp of the zoning code through zoning in

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a systematic effort to update the zoning regulations to implement the 2019 general

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plan land use element. Since 2020, the zoning team has

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completed major rezonings through a series of efforts. You

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plan or up plan in north long beach zone in city court and central long beach

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and zone in west lb in west long beach. All of these have focused on

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accommodating housing needs and improving access to commercial uses. The

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map shown here shows all rezoning efforts that have either been completed or

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are currently underway. The zone in bixby project area

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is generally bounded by the union pacific rail line to the north cherry avenue to

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the east east wardlow road and the 4 0 5 freeway to the south

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and long beach boulevard and country club road to the west. The symbolized

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areas on the map show that lue place types identified as major areas of change,

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which are the focus of zone and bixby. Like prior efforts, the project deliverable

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is to provide a set of new zoning recommendations that are aimed to meet the current and future needs

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of the community by accommodating new housing, improving access to essential commercial

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uses, encouraging pedestrian friendly design and promoting

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existing main street corridors through objective design standards and careful land

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use considerations in addition to the rezoning shown here, zoning

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and bixby also includes changes to the land use settlement. Some of these are citywide

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cleanup actions that are required to ensure continued compliance with state regulations and alignments

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between the city's general plan and zoning regulations. Others are specific

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to the zoning big street project area and involve a combination of changes to the existing

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place type designation for certain corridors or parcels and concurrent rezoning

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reflective of the new designation. A more detailed overview of these changes

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will be covered later in this presentation. No changes to the existing height

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designations adopted in 2019 lue are proposed at this time.

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zone in bixby began in march of 2023 with a series of stakeholder interviews

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for community members and businesses based in the project area, followed by a public

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open house later that summer. Following these engagement activities, the

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project was put on pause due to both staff shortages and the need to finish other zone

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in projects that were further along. Once you plan and zone in city corps

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were completed and adopted by city council in the fall of 2024, a

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new staff team for zone in bixby was convened for a relaunch in early 25.

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starting that spring, the project team hosted a series of three in-person walk audits along

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major corridors in the project area, including san antonio drive, atlantic avenue,

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long beach boulevard, and wardlow road. Following the walk audits,

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the team hosted a virtual workshop in june of last year, which provided an overview of

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the project to date and facilitated the q and a session with community members.

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the capstone engagement event for the process was a second and final

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open house held at longfellow elementary school on july 17th. This

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open house included a series of stations that gave an overview of the final proposal for the project

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area, including the zoning code and map changes as well as a proposed place

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type changes for the project area. A 45 day public review

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period for the final proposal followed the open house with all the event boards

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available online along with a virtual comment form to provide input on each station and

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aspect of the proposal. The final engagement activity for the project with the

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state mandated 90 day tribal concentrate consultation with affected tribes

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on february 19th of this year, the planning commission held a hearing on the project at which

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they voted to recommend the council approve the zone in bixby proposal as

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proposed. Shown here are photos from the walk audits

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from last year along with the open house. The audits each focus on a specific quarter and

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topics including walkability and active transportation, housing, typologies and

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land use considerations for main street corridors with existing ground floor commercial spaces.

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feedback and findings helped inform the final rezoning proposal

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throughout the engagement process, the project team heard a variety of input on common

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topics, residents voice concerns about the potential parking impacts of changes

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to the existing zoning and land use designations, especially from new new housing, increasing

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neighborhood parking demand. Additional concerns included preserving

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existing neighborhood character and design, particularly for single family areas. There are

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strong support for more commercial options and amenities, especially for more retail shops and

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services along major corridors. Some residents also voice support for greater housing options

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in terms of both typologies and affordability levels. A compendium

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of all public input received throughout the engagement process in 2025 is included

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as attachment f to the staff report on tonight's item.

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as mentioned earlier, the general plan provides the guidelines and directions for the zoning regulations

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and the note 2019 lue, the corresponding place types map shown here, citywide on

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the left served as the blueprint for the rezoning component of the project.

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the zoning proposal before you today implements the following place types in the project area

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shown on the right multifamily, residential, low and moderate neighborhood, serving

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corridors low and moderate and community commercial.

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the table here provides a crosswalk between the adopted place types and corresponding zones

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that can be applied to set place types. As you can see, we have already developed and adopted

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several zones marked as existing in the code. Many properties

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in the bixby area are proposed to be rezoned to these existing zones when appropriate

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to their properties corresponding lue designation. Our

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recommendation also includes two new main street zones, mum and

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cm that are proposed to be adopted through this project and applied selectively along

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an existing key commercial corridor with vibrant business activity. For these two

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new zones, mum would be applicable to the nsel place type well cm would

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be applicable to the community commercial place type.

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the map here shows a proposed rezoning for the project area, including areas that

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are also proposed to have an lue place type designation change. Aside from

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the small number of proposed changes, which are covered in more detail later in the presentation,

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the proposal is based on place type consistency, community input, existing conditions, assessment,

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and other city goals and priorities. The available options for each

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were determined by the menu of 10 established zones except where the new main street zones

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are proposed. Some place types only have one applicable zone and therefore involved

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a straightforward selection while mixed use place types have multiple options to choose

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from. That would be consistent with the corresponding designation

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highlighted. Highlighted in red here along atlantic avenue is where the new main

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street zones are proposed to apply. They reflect community, business and city priorities

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to promote and enhance the existing main street mixed use and commercial character of

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major corridors and prioritize more active retail uses and objective design standards.

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the next few slides will walk through the proposed general plan, place type map changes

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and the reasoning behind set changes. A key

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driver for the proposed changes is the local housing crisis. In 2022,

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the city adopted an update to its housing element in accordance with state law.

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as part of set update, the city developed a roadmap to accommodate more than 26,000

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new housing units over the corresponding eight year period. In order to meet

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the city's state mandated regional housing needs allocation arena, as

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it's also known commitment of those over 15,000 units

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must be designated as affordable to very low, low and moderate income

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households. The city has produced far less affordable housing than is needed for decades

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now and halfway through our current cycle we have only permitted 6%

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of those 15,000 units. As part of the zone. In rezoning efforts, the

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city is obligated to ensure sufficient zone capacity to meet both existing

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and future housing needs. In

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addition to the citywide housing obligations that reno reflects the geographic distribution of

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new housing is a critical component of meeting state and local fair housing commitments

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and addressing longstanding documented patterns of segregation and say spatial inequality

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present in the city. The map on the left show the city's housing elements site

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inventory sites in dark blue dots while the underlying layers show the designation of

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each census tract in the city. Based on the california tax credit allocation committee

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analysis of what are known as opportunity areas, the highest

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resource areas in the city are in the darker blue color with low resource areas shown

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in the light green color. The data on the right is from the analysis provided at

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the time of adoption of the housing element and shows the need to further address

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patterns of segregation for new housing development by creating capacity for more

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housing, particularly affordable housing in high resource areas,

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the data shows a disproportionately high number and percentage of site inventory units

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are in lower resource areas of the city. While high resource areas conversely

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have a smallest allocation of both units overall and in particular affordable units.

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additionally, in the years since the housing element was adopted, some sites in the city's inventory

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have been developed at either lower densities or lower affordability levels

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than originally anticipated or improved with non-residential uses.

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as such, the housing buffer that the was established when the city adopted

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its housing element has shrunk and state law requires cities to identify

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alternative sites when a shortfall for any income level and arena

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allocation is established. State legislation has also continued to evolve over the

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past few years around housing element law and increasingly supersedes or

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requires additional action from local jurisdictions to maintain compliance.

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together these and other factors require a continuous reassessment and adaptation

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of local programs and policies including our general plan.

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the next few slides will individually walk through each of the proposed changes shown. First here

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is long beach boulevard between bixby road and 37th street. Both sides

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of this corridor are proposed to be changed from comedic commercial to neighborhood serving corridor low

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and consequently rezone from the existing cca zone to the mixed use

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mu two zone. This will expand availability of multifamily housing on a major

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corridor in a high resource area of the city and attest address potential black concerns

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given the significant upheaval that has affected commercial only spaces

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since 2020. As a result of the covid-19 pandemic and a global decline

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in office occupancy. The next change

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proposed is for the western park are the 3,700 block of atlantic avenue.

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these parcels are currently zoned as our four end and are de developed primarily as the

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bixby towers. The land use settlement erroneously designated this area as

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exclusively commercial making the existing residential use non-conforming with the general

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plan. Additionally, under the housing crisis act of 2019, cities

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are borrowed from reducing or eliminating housing development potential via either

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a land use or zoning designation change compared to what was of in effect as of january

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02:05:32,145 --> 02:05:36,045
of 2018. As a result, the place type designation must be updated

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to one that allows for multi-family residential as a buy right use staff

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has proposed nsel as a new place type and mum as a new zone to allow

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for both residential and commercial uses to continue to be permitted along the corridor.

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shown next is a parcel at 4 0 1 east 37th street on the northeast corner

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with elm avenue, which is proposed to be converted from founding and contemporary neighborhood

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to mfrl. This parcel is currently developed a single story office

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building that is in use as a local scout service center for the boy scouts of america long

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02:06:07,965 --> 02:06:11,965
beach area council. It is considered a double lot as it is twice the width and size

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of the typical single family lot found in this area. This site was

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selected for a re-designation due to its existing commercial use being unpermitted. Under the

1305
02:06:20,415 --> 02:06:24,295
current zoning, the large lot size and location as a corner lot and adjacency

1306
02:06:24,855 --> 02:06:28,815
to existing multi-family residential uses and zoning on the southern half of 37th street.

1307
02:06:30,235 --> 02:06:34,155
the proposed change would expand missing middle housing opportunities in

1308
02:06:34,375 --> 02:06:38,095
a high resource area of the city. Help to address the city's housing elements that inventory

1309
02:06:38,525 --> 02:06:42,215
inventory deficit as required by state law and facilitate the production

1310
02:06:42,835 --> 02:06:46,815
of ownership housing of which the city has produced a relatively small share throughout its

1311
02:06:47,015 --> 02:06:51,015
current arena. Cycle staff also notes that multiple residents who lived in

1312
02:06:51,175 --> 02:06:54,815
the in the vicinity of the site attended planning commission in fairbury to express opposition

1313
02:06:55,335 --> 02:06:57,335
to changing the place type designation at this site.

1314
02:06:59,875 --> 02:07:03,795
next is a commercial development at 46 47 long beach boulevard. This

1315
02:07:04,085 --> 02:07:07,725
is a correction to address a mapping error from the 2019 lue as a parcels

1316
02:07:08,125 --> 02:07:12,025
shown here were erroneously designated as open space. The

1317
02:07:12,405 --> 02:07:16,085
proposed change will correct a mistake by designating the parcels as nsel and have

1318
02:07:16,565 --> 02:07:20,105
mu two zoning to match the rest of the corridor. Finally,

1319
02:07:20,895 --> 02:07:24,635
one last map cleanup is proposed for the thirty three hundred and thirty four hundred block

1320
02:07:24,915 --> 02:07:28,715
of andy street in north on beach. This area was again erroneously designated as

1321
02:07:28,975 --> 02:07:32,235
neo industrial and is currently fully developed as existing multi-family

1322
02:07:32,985 --> 02:07:36,725
residential. Additionally, there

1323
02:07:37,005 --> 02:07:40,525
are a series of proposed text changes to the land of settlement to address inconsistencies, clarify

1324
02:07:41,325 --> 02:07:45,115
standards and ensure alignment with the zoning code and compliance with applicable state housing laws.

1325
02:07:45,815 --> 02:07:49,745
these include updates to the table and text, providing guidance for housing density and

1326
02:07:49,965 --> 02:07:53,885
high limits for place types, as well as making additions to the land use

1327
02:07:54,085 --> 02:07:57,725
settlement place types and zoning consistency matrix table, also known as table

1328
02:07:58,225 --> 02:08:01,805
lu dash six to reflect the applicability of new title 22 zoning

1329
02:08:02,405 --> 02:08:06,285
districts across the corresponding place types. Finally, there's specific revisions

1330
02:08:06,525 --> 02:08:10,525
to the neo industrial regulations to eliminate rigid parking standards that are more appropriate to be contained

1331
02:08:10,925 --> 02:08:14,725
in the zoning code. The proposed changes to

1332
02:08:14,945 --> 02:08:18,825
table table lu dash six are shown here in red. This consistency

1333
02:08:19,425 --> 02:08:23,425
matrix dictates zoning alignment and leg and eligibility for rezoning based on the

1334
02:08:23,545 --> 02:08:26,905
given play site. The table has not been updated since title 22 was established

1335
02:08:27,645 --> 02:08:31,425
and therefore does not currently reflect title 22 zones. Updating the table

1336
02:08:31,735 --> 02:08:35,425
will help ensure future rezoning efforts remain consistent, streamlined and objective.

1337
02:08:38,145 --> 02:08:41,635
finally, all requirements under s ql were met through an addendum to the 2019

1338
02:08:42,305 --> 02:08:46,155
land settlement eir. All public noticing requirements were met as previously

1339
02:08:46,395 --> 02:08:50,395
noticed as well with that staff recommends approval of the project and

1340
02:08:50,615 --> 02:08:54,355
is available for any questions you may have. This includes staff presentation.

1341
02:08:57,225 --> 02:08:59,875
alright, thank you. And now go to public comment.

1342
02:09:01,655 --> 02:09:05,615
uh, we have six members of the public signed up to speak. When you hear your name,

1343
02:09:05,735 --> 02:09:09,095
please make your way to the front cordless lee tara rigg,

1344
02:09:10,035 --> 02:09:14,015
uh, jean williams, jim henigan, rohelio martinez,

1345
02:09:14,635 --> 02:09:18,615
and dan smith. Some of this might've been entered wrong. I know some of his

1346
02:09:18,735 --> 02:09:21,335
last names are different. Um, cordless, you're up first.

1347
02:09:26,275 --> 02:09:29,215
hi cordless lee here, east side voice of long beach.

1348
02:09:30,835 --> 02:09:34,735
um, the issue here is that the lue wording changes

1349
02:09:36,035 --> 02:09:39,855
are flying under the radar. This is

1350
02:09:40,055 --> 02:09:44,045
being handled under this bixby rezoning

1351
02:09:44,555 --> 02:09:47,805
when in fact this affects the entire city,

1352
02:09:49,665 --> 02:09:53,085
the entire city. As you saw when the lue

1353
02:09:54,315 --> 02:09:56,405
went through in 20, what was it, 20 18, 20 19,

1354
02:09:58,525 --> 02:10:01,385
I think a meeting by my house brought in 800 people.

1355
02:10:02,995 --> 02:10:06,965
800 people were interested in density and

1356
02:10:07,185 --> 02:10:10,955
heights and this, they have no idea

1357
02:10:11,315 --> 02:10:15,175
this is going on. You've put

1358
02:10:15,375 --> 02:10:18,855
this in under bixby rezoning. The only people that are attending

1359
02:10:19,415 --> 02:10:23,255
these meetings are people from bixby I found

1360
02:10:23,535 --> 02:10:27,515
out by accident. So I think you

1361
02:10:27,795 --> 02:10:31,695
owe the people of this city meetings so that they

1362
02:10:31,895 --> 02:10:35,645
can see what's going on. They can see what's gonna affect their neighborhood.

1363
02:10:37,945 --> 02:10:41,815
the problems with density and height are traffic, parking, crime

1364
02:10:42,185 --> 02:10:45,585
and garbage. We went through that in the

1365
02:10:46,225 --> 02:10:49,415
1980s, 1990s, the press telegram local newspaper

1366
02:10:50,855 --> 02:10:54,775
published how an apartment boom turned in neighborhoods into

1367
02:10:55,095 --> 02:10:58,785
mean streets. How long beach zoning mistakes

1368
02:10:59,135 --> 02:11:03,025
created a disaster in long beach neighborhoods. I sent you

1369
02:11:03,185 --> 02:11:06,975
those links and I hope you look at 'em. That's what you're

1370
02:11:07,255 --> 02:11:10,215
headed for here. If you make these lue wording changes

1371
02:11:11,475 --> 02:11:15,155
and especially if you do them without letting the public know what's going on.

1372
02:11:16,985 --> 02:11:17,205
I'm appalled.

1373
02:11:25,165 --> 02:11:29,145
alright, tara. Good

1374
02:11:29,435 --> 02:11:33,155
evening mayor and uh, members of the city council. My name is tara regie. I'm the president

1375
02:11:33,555 --> 02:11:37,145
of the california heights neighborhood association representing approximately 1600

1376
02:11:37,875 --> 02:11:41,715
homes within one of the largest historic districts, um, in long beach.

1377
02:11:42,455 --> 02:11:46,315
I'm speaking tonight regarding agenda item 33 and the proposed edition of the word average

1378
02:11:46,815 --> 02:11:50,515
to the city's development standards. At first glance, this may appear

1379
02:11:50,875 --> 02:11:54,755
to be a small technical amendment. However, from a neighborhood preservation standpoint,

1380
02:11:55,605 --> 02:11:59,355
words matter, planning language matters. The standards we adopt today

1381
02:11:59,695 --> 02:12:03,675
become the rules that guide development decisions for years to come. Our concern

1382
02:12:04,035 --> 02:12:07,745
is that introducing the word average creates ambiguity where clarity currently

1383
02:12:08,375 --> 02:12:12,235
exists. Historic neighborhoods like cal heights rely on the

1384
02:12:12,395 --> 02:12:16,235
objective and predictable standards to ensure that new development remains compatible

1385
02:12:16,785 --> 02:12:20,755
with the existing character of the community. When standards become less precise,

1386
02:12:21,265 --> 02:12:25,155
they become more open to interpretation. That uncertainty can make

1387
02:12:25,375 --> 02:12:29,035
it more difficult for residents to understand how future projects will be evaluated

1388
02:12:29,655 --> 02:12:33,475
and congratulate erode the neighborhood character that generations of long beach residents

1389
02:12:33,755 --> 02:12:37,675
have worked hard to preserve. And I wanna strongly emphasize that california

1390
02:12:38,155 --> 02:12:41,595
heights is not opposed to growth. We understand that long beach must

1391
02:12:42,275 --> 02:12:46,215
continue to evolve and accommodate future housing needs. However, growth

1392
02:12:46,695 --> 02:12:50,555
and preservation are not mutually exclusive. We can support new development,

1393
02:12:51,175 --> 02:12:54,955
we can support affordable development while still maintaining clear standards

1394
02:12:55,195 --> 02:12:59,115
that provide certainty to residents, property owners and developers and city

1395
02:12:59,355 --> 02:13:03,055
staff alike. Historic districts represent some of long beach's, most unique

1396
02:13:03,495 --> 02:13:07,395
and valuable neighborhoods. Their character is not accidental. It is the result

1397
02:13:07,675 --> 02:13:11,675
of thoughtful planning, preservation efforts and development standards that have helped protect

1398
02:13:12,155 --> 02:13:15,995
these communities over time. We ask the council to carefully consider the unintended

1399
02:13:16,435 --> 02:13:20,375
consequences of this language change. If the goal is to improve flexibility, we

1400
02:13:20,595 --> 02:13:24,595
encourage the city to provide stronger safeguards and clear definitions so that

1401
02:13:24,755 --> 02:13:28,675
neighborhood compatibility remains a priority. On the behalf of the california

1402
02:13:29,115 --> 02:13:33,005
heights neighborhood association, we respectfully request that the council reconsider

1403
02:13:33,365 --> 02:13:37,305
the proposed average language and ensure that any amendments preserve the

1404
02:13:37,525 --> 02:13:41,365
clarity, predictability, and neighborhood protections that our residents depend on.

1405
02:13:41,775 --> 02:13:45,435
thank you. Thank you. Jean is next. Jean williams

1406
02:13:48,585 --> 02:13:52,365
and after jean is jim. Yeah. Hello. Good

1407
02:13:52,645 --> 02:13:56,165
evening. Um, I wanna add really quick, I know in all your marketing

1408
02:13:56,915 --> 02:14:00,645
that that was fantastic, that video and I was on the citizens,

1409
02:14:00,985 --> 02:14:04,785
uh, the queensway bay citizens advisory committee back in the early nineties that started all

1410
02:14:05,005 --> 02:14:08,645
of it with the aquarium. So I'm excited to see that. Yeah, thumbs up.

1411
02:14:09,345 --> 02:14:13,005
and also you show in the marketing sometimes our neighborhood, the los cerritos neighborhood

1412
02:14:13,365 --> 02:14:17,225
and how historic those homes are too. To add on to

1413
02:14:17,445 --> 02:14:21,005
what, and I sent a letter to all of you an email when we're talking about

1414
02:14:21,465 --> 02:14:25,435
the text language in this is very, very important as tara mentioned.

1415
02:14:26,625 --> 02:14:30,315
and adding onto that, let's just define average. Average

1416
02:14:30,985 --> 02:14:34,565
in math is a single number that represents the central

1417
02:14:35,035 --> 02:14:38,635
typical value of a set of data. Most

1418
02:14:39,245 --> 02:14:43,085
commonly referring to the arithmetic, meaning it is calculated by

1419
02:14:43,285 --> 02:14:47,065
adding all the numbers in a set together, then dividing the sum

1420
02:14:47,585 --> 02:14:51,405
by the total count of numbers. And now then you have over

1421
02:14:51,685 --> 02:14:55,565
here the report from the planning commission, a 96 page document

1422
02:14:56,115 --> 02:15:00,005
that should have cleared all that up. Instead, use the

1423
02:15:00,165 --> 02:15:04,085
word typical in this definition, typical describes

1424
02:15:04,365 --> 02:15:08,145
something that acts as a classic expected or representative's

1425
02:15:09,075 --> 02:15:12,385
example of a specific group category or

1426
02:15:13,165 --> 02:15:16,595
situation. It implies conformity to a recognized norm

1427
02:15:17,225 --> 02:15:20,945
and is synonymous with words like ordinary, standard and characteristic.

1428
02:15:22,685 --> 02:15:26,405
I want you, I would like for you to just delay the vote. You had it.

1429
02:15:27,065 --> 02:15:30,765
I'm, I'm pro affordable housing, I understand what's going on in california.

1430
02:15:31,445 --> 02:15:35,205
I have kids where this has been a problem. That is not it. You had it tonight,

1431
02:15:35,625 --> 02:15:39,525
you could have approved it tonight and somehow this word average got slipped

1432
02:15:40,025 --> 02:15:43,965
in to the text. Um, language. You need to be,

1433
02:15:44,225 --> 02:15:48,065
it needs to go over it, it needs to be rectified and

1434
02:15:48,285 --> 02:15:52,285
then bring it back to the council. And I have another question for you.

1435
02:15:52,445 --> 02:15:56,045
when this was approved by the planning commission, did they know, was this brought to their attention,

1436
02:15:57,155 --> 02:16:00,915
this change in the text of putting average into

1437
02:16:01,205 --> 02:16:05,205
it, into the language? Because otherwise it has to

1438
02:16:05,405 --> 02:16:09,005
be. If you're going to add this to me, this means that that, uh, building

1439
02:16:09,865 --> 02:16:13,705
on wardlow and cerritos is illegal because the

1440
02:16:14,205 --> 02:16:17,415
standard in that area is not originally seven story.

1441
02:16:18,305 --> 02:16:22,165
now it's five story. It's not typical or common in that

1442
02:16:22,555 --> 02:16:26,305
area. So see you've gone from black and white to

1443
02:16:26,715 --> 02:16:30,605
gray. It's gonna be challenge. You'll be challenged every step of the way.

1444
02:16:31,005 --> 02:16:34,645
I don't want this, I want affordable housing to can you on,

1445
02:16:35,105 --> 02:16:39,025
you know, restaurants and et cetera can't exist if we don't have density. That's

1446
02:16:39,445 --> 02:16:43,085
part of the problem there too. Anyway, I don't know how I'm ever gonna get down to 90 seconds

1447
02:16:43,465 --> 02:16:47,285
in the future here, which you're voting on tonight. Thank you.

1448
02:16:48,505 --> 02:16:52,335
thank you. Hearings. Hearings

1449
02:16:52,735 --> 02:16:56,515
will still be three minutes. Those are, those are legal proceedings. All right, next is jim.

1450
02:16:58,975 --> 02:17:02,355
uh, well honorable mayor and members of the council.

1451
02:17:03,295 --> 02:17:06,955
um, I've been doing this for 25 years, speaking on behalf of my neighbor,

1452
02:17:07,655 --> 02:17:11,475
my neighborhood. I'd like to mention a neighbor facing some health issues who spoke at the planning commission

1453
02:17:12,015 --> 02:17:14,595
but can't make it because he can't take the anxiety anymore.

1454
02:17:16,295 --> 02:17:19,915
um, at, I'm speaking specifically about the 4 0 1 east 37th

1455
02:17:20,575 --> 02:17:24,425
boy scouts property that's being up zoned. I would

1456
02:17:24,855 --> 02:17:28,505
request that that be deleted from zone in and zone in can go on without it.

1457
02:17:29,015 --> 02:17:32,925
there's no project supposedly because a developer has not

1458
02:17:33,145 --> 02:17:36,945
paid fees, but there's a shadow project the developer has the property

1459
02:17:37,395 --> 02:17:41,005
under option has been waiting three years for a promised zoning

1460
02:17:41,425 --> 02:17:45,225
change. He said he was going to wait for the city so that they could build

1461
02:17:45,485 --> 02:17:49,415
by. Right. I object to the actual proposed changes.

1462
02:17:49,795 --> 02:17:53,465
higher density and greater height is inappropriate and unjustified north

1463
02:17:53,815 --> 02:17:57,415
of a natural physical border of 37th street into a large

1464
02:17:58,765 --> 02:18:01,615
fcn neighborhood that's been preserved for 50 plus years.

1465
02:18:02,995 --> 02:18:06,835
we are told that existing r one n zoning would allow four units at

1466
02:18:07,075 --> 02:18:11,045
two stories each with an a du and I think that's plenty zoning.

1467
02:18:11,555 --> 02:18:15,265
bixby isn't bringing anything new or innovative here. Zoning bixby talks about

1468
02:18:15,945 --> 02:18:19,765
bringing mixed use and saying this parcel is been

1469
02:18:20,055 --> 02:18:23,905
an office for in an r one residential zone for 70 years.

1470
02:18:24,645 --> 02:18:27,575
purpose-built as an office. It was never anything else.

1471
02:18:28,665 --> 02:18:32,315
it's just this is just the same push for higher density, greater height,

1472
02:18:33,015 --> 02:18:36,605
higher market rate housing profit for a developer.

1473
02:18:37,705 --> 02:18:41,525
no regard for the community and the character of the neighborhood or the views of the residents.

1474
02:18:42,425 --> 02:18:46,105
no innovation, nothing for low income. Same old, same old.

1475
02:18:47,235 --> 02:18:51,165
we're told we're we're. This is gonna address missing middle housing. The

1476
02:18:51,385 --> 02:18:54,745
west side of elm is r two. There's multiple three unit properties.

1477
02:18:55,565 --> 02:18:58,845
the east side has several two unit properties, several adu.

1478
02:18:59,855 --> 02:19:03,765
it's not just some mansion plex. I object

1479
02:19:04,045 --> 02:19:07,965
to the process. In addition to what's being proposed,

1480
02:19:09,225 --> 02:19:12,765
the normal process of application for entitlements for mfrl

1481
02:19:13,545 --> 02:19:17,515
in an existing fcn place type would mean details of

1482
02:19:17,735 --> 02:19:21,255
the development would be forthcoming with a proposal

1483
02:19:21,755 --> 02:19:25,415
in actual payment of fees. Then whatever remains of a se equa

1484
02:19:25,815 --> 02:19:29,035
analysis would come out because there was a general plan amendment requested

1485
02:19:30,255 --> 02:19:33,725
and the proceedings would be noticed to the community. We'd get

1486
02:19:34,365 --> 02:19:38,285
a sign at the site, we'd get notice to three, the 300

1487
02:19:38,725 --> 02:19:42,255
foot radius that would be mailed. Developers been waiting for this.

1488
02:19:43,385 --> 02:19:47,315
why not build four to five, four or six houses with

1489
02:19:47,645 --> 02:19:51,425
a garden, maybe affordable for first time owners, maybe

1490
02:19:51,795 --> 02:19:55,795
for veterans, maybe for immigrants, maybe somebody who's been victimized by

1491
02:19:56,035 --> 02:19:59,135
ice. We can do better. Thank you.

1492
02:20:01,305 --> 02:20:03,035
thank you jim. Uh, lio.

1493
02:20:07,855 --> 02:20:11,455
rogelio martinez, north long beach resident district nine.

1494
02:20:13,395 --> 02:20:16,965
so, um, whenever the city

1495
02:20:17,415 --> 02:20:20,325
proposes a presentation that regards the arena numbers,

1496
02:20:21,715 --> 02:20:25,205
um, I would recommend that you add a hyperlink

1497
02:20:27,035 --> 02:20:30,695
to the scorecard as far as what our city is doing with regards

1498
02:20:31,195 --> 02:20:34,605
to accessory dwelling units, junior accessory

1499
02:20:35,215 --> 02:20:38,705
dwelling units, senate bill number nine units, and

1500
02:20:39,225 --> 02:20:43,015
the, I guess now defunct 400 square feet micro

1501
02:20:43,725 --> 02:20:47,595
dwelling units that were supposed to be built along high traffic

1502
02:20:48,685 --> 02:20:51,205
corridors like one was mentioned today.

1503
02:20:52,715 --> 02:20:56,585
what I did not see in this report was you did mention the

1504
02:20:56,805 --> 02:21:00,355
census tracks, but you did not mention the keywords opportunity

1505
02:21:01,735 --> 02:21:05,665
zones that was missing as well. You did mention the

1506
02:21:05,885 --> 02:21:09,835
missing middle housing, which I think we can all agree that that

1507
02:21:10,125 --> 02:21:14,025
is much needed, but it does come at a cost. And

1508
02:21:14,245 --> 02:21:18,225
then what you failed to also put in the report was at

1509
02:21:18,635 --> 02:21:22,545
what expense are the taxpayers on the hook for

1510
02:21:22,765 --> 02:21:26,335
the two mistakes that your department did, right?

1511
02:21:27,265 --> 02:21:30,055
the addie blocks and the open space.

1512
02:21:31,425 --> 02:21:34,625
how much is that correction going to cost us?

1513
02:21:42,745 --> 02:21:46,685
and that was it for my public comments. I do not approve this, but I know

1514
02:21:46,845 --> 02:21:50,445
that, put it this way, all of these people are going to say

1515
02:21:51,065 --> 02:21:55,045
yay, like is the common thing. But this is not a

1516
02:21:55,165 --> 02:21:58,765
good thing for you residents of long beach. And like the lady that spoke

1517
02:21:59,425 --> 02:22:03,005
way ahead of the time, this does not just affect the cal heights

1518
02:22:03,665 --> 02:22:07,445
bigsby area. This is going to affect citywide. So please pay attention.

1519
02:22:07,975 --> 02:22:10,835
thank you. Alright dan,

1520
02:22:15,365 --> 02:22:19,245
that would be don smith . It's all right . Sometimes

1521
02:22:19,855 --> 02:22:23,375
it's entered incorrectly. Forgive me. Um, I'm adamantly against

1522
02:22:23,875 --> 02:22:27,685
the zoning change to the corner of our neighborhood, as jim explained at 4 0 1

1523
02:22:28,595 --> 02:22:32,445
east 37th, the boy scout. That's what I'm here to address. I live

1524
02:22:32,675 --> 02:22:36,285
five parcels away from that property and, and the, the staff

1525
02:22:36,705 --> 02:22:40,645
refers to our neighborhood as a foundational and contemporary neighborhood. And that

1526
02:22:40,875 --> 02:22:44,855
line obviously is driven at drawn at 37th street. So

1527
02:22:45,075 --> 02:22:48,795
if you allow this zoning to encroach in our neighborhood, then I plead

1528
02:22:49,115 --> 02:22:52,915
to you give me the same right? Why stop there.

1529
02:22:53,595 --> 02:22:57,435
I wanna parcel half the size of this subject parcel. I can get eight units on that

1530
02:22:57,865 --> 02:23:01,695
site on my site. Okay, why stop, just

1531
02:23:02,095 --> 02:23:05,695
give the whole block the opportunity to do the same as the corner ruin the whole neighborhood.

1532
02:23:06,285 --> 02:23:10,175
okay, so 35 years ago I moved up into

1533
02:23:10,335 --> 02:23:13,775
the neighborhood and I moved under the flight path of the airport. I didn't complain.

1534
02:23:14,735 --> 02:23:18,685
I moved, I plead to you give me the same right to build eight

1535
02:23:19,035 --> 02:23:22,955
more unaffordable units so I can move again out of

1536
02:23:23,075 --> 02:23:24,115
long beach, I promise.

1537
02:23:27,665 --> 02:23:31,445
alright, well that concludes public comment. We'll now, uh, close

1538
02:23:31,795 --> 02:23:35,175
that portion of the hearing, take it back behind the rail. Um,

1539
02:23:35,985 --> 02:23:39,945
just a a few, a few comments. There are a number of, um, hearings that, that

1540
02:23:40,365 --> 02:23:44,355
we're conducting today. Um, zone in I I'll tell

1541
02:23:44,475 --> 02:23:48,355
you, I've seen the zone in process and um, across all across our

1542
02:23:48,555 --> 02:23:52,395
city, we're a city with very distinct and diverse, uh, neighborhoods and communities

1543
02:23:53,375 --> 02:23:56,775
and we were one of the ones to start it. Uh, up and uptown. Uptown

1544
02:23:57,535 --> 02:24:01,395
uptown planning council member rick. So do you remember when you were a resident when we started

1545
02:24:01,775 --> 02:24:05,635
and eventually a planning commissioner? Um, we're on our second

1546
02:24:05,895 --> 02:24:09,875
update in the downtown second major update in our downtown, but it's

1547
02:24:10,075 --> 02:24:13,255
happening all across our city. And the goal is,

1548
02:24:14,175 --> 02:24:17,915
uh, to be able to, to plan and address the changes

1549
02:24:18,935 --> 02:24:22,915
and think about growth in a way that is smart and equitable across the whole

1550
02:24:23,075 --> 02:24:26,895
city, while also preserving character, uh,

1551
02:24:27,215 --> 02:24:31,215
in your communities and have local conversations by neighborhood as

1552
02:24:31,435 --> 02:24:35,435
opposed to one big conversation across the city. A lot of communities haven't

1553
02:24:35,945 --> 02:24:39,455
done this work and we've been, we've been ahead of many communities by

1554
02:24:39,995 --> 02:24:43,955
actually doing this ground up process and making sure that we, we address

1555
02:24:44,275 --> 02:24:48,235
this, these challenges in a very boutique way. But I

1556
02:24:48,355 --> 02:24:51,865
think it's also important to acknowledge who we are in long beach. We are city

1557
02:24:52,825 --> 02:24:56,355
that is taking very intentional steps to affirmatively further

1558
02:24:56,945 --> 02:25:00,335
fair housing, which is a federal requirement to do so,

1559
02:25:01,245 --> 02:25:04,395
given the history of discriminatory housing

1560
02:25:05,275 --> 02:25:09,195
practices and land use policies in our city. And these are not opinions. This is

1561
02:25:09,395 --> 02:25:12,955
a fact. We had discriminatory practices in our city,

1562
02:25:13,405 --> 02:25:15,995
which have led to a tale of two cities.

1563
02:25:17,655 --> 02:25:21,615
now we have responsibility in our federal government, which

1564
02:25:21,965 --> 02:25:25,935
is also enshrined in our state law, that we have to

1565
02:25:26,015 --> 02:25:29,895
affirmatively further fair housing, meaning take affirmative steps to address

1566
02:25:31,055 --> 02:25:34,455
economic segregation that has created, uh, this tale of two cities

1567
02:25:35,195 --> 02:25:38,675
in our city for the last 80 plus years by going community,

1568
02:25:39,305 --> 02:25:43,195
by community and addressing housing and growth in a very thoughtful way. This

1569
02:25:43,485 --> 02:25:46,865
is being responsible about addressing, addressing equity.

1570
02:25:48,065 --> 02:25:52,005
now, every community may feel differently about this, but as the mayor and thinking about

1571
02:25:52,125 --> 02:25:55,945
the whole city of macro, I certainly support going through and updating all

1572
02:25:56,165 --> 02:25:59,645
the zoning in advance and not looking at a cookie cutter approach.

1573
02:26:00,305 --> 02:26:04,125
taking the state's, uh, arena process and allocating it

1574
02:26:04,355 --> 02:26:08,245
flat across the city. Go figure out how to build 26,000 units without a

1575
02:26:08,365 --> 02:26:12,345
real strategic plan on how to get there and how to do. So. We should be thinking about how we

1576
02:26:12,625 --> 02:26:16,485
invest in housing in all of our communities in a thoughtful way. How we leverage

1577
02:26:16,675 --> 02:26:20,325
housing and investment to create more economic opportunity onto corridors

1578
02:26:20,905 --> 02:26:24,785
and create opportunities for families to be able to raise children with dignity in

1579
02:26:25,005 --> 02:26:28,795
every part of our community. And if we, if we behave like

1580
02:26:29,315 --> 02:26:32,725
communities, other communities have operated completely different in orange county, other ways

1581
02:26:33,675 --> 02:26:37,605
they've gotten their housing, their ability to do their local planning for

1582
02:26:37,805 --> 02:26:41,335
housing taken away completely. That's not an option.

1583
02:26:42,035 --> 02:26:45,575
we have to go through the hard conversations, go through the process of really thoughtfully

1584
02:26:46,055 --> 02:26:49,255
thinking about our neighborhoods. We may everyone may not agree

1585
02:26:50,075 --> 02:26:53,935
and that's okay and that's why we have elections. That's why we have planning commissions.

1586
02:26:55,415 --> 02:26:59,115
but I will say, uh, I think the way long beach is going about it

1587
02:26:59,655 --> 02:27:03,635
is the right way and we should continue to support local planning efforts broken out by

1588
02:27:03,835 --> 02:27:07,715
neighborhood. Like the zone in pro process has gone. I'll also say we

1589
02:27:07,915 --> 02:27:11,835
have council people to know the very, the nuances in each of the districts. I

1590
02:27:11,955 --> 02:27:15,955
wouldn't expect any of the council members to be experts in anyone else's district. That's why

1591
02:27:16,035 --> 02:27:19,795
we have local council people to know those on the ground dynamics. And in this case,

1592
02:27:20,435 --> 02:27:24,395
I trust council member kerr's, uh, leadership in this moment. So we're gonna go to council member kerr.

1593
02:27:26,285 --> 02:27:29,955
thank you mr. Mayor. Uh, I wanna thank director kuntz and the community development team for their

1594
02:27:30,315 --> 02:27:34,175
thorough and informative presentation tonight. I also wanna thank the community members who

1595
02:27:34,395 --> 02:27:38,075
came out to share their thoughts and feedback as well as those have who have submitted

1596
02:27:38,515 --> 02:27:41,635
online comments, uh, which I have received and seen tonight.

1597
02:27:42,815 --> 02:27:46,775
as mentioned, the bixby zoning and the whole zoning in process citywide has been ongoing for

1598
02:27:46,995 --> 02:27:49,835
quite some time. The bixby zoning specifically since march of 2023.

1599
02:27:51,515 --> 02:27:55,495
I appreciate the hard work it's taken over the last several years to bring us to this point. Uh,

1600
02:27:55,715 --> 02:27:59,595
with information, with meetings, with walks, uh, with comment periods, with

1601
02:28:00,115 --> 02:28:03,815
responses from the team, I believe it's extremely important that as a city we

1602
02:28:04,235 --> 02:28:08,235
continue to modernize and meet the ever-changing needs of our residents and community. There is

1603
02:28:08,395 --> 02:28:12,155
much that makes bix spin olds a special and unique community from the active and thriving

1604
02:28:12,635 --> 02:28:16,515
business corridor to the lively and engaged residential neighborhoods. And I firmly feel

1605
02:28:16,755 --> 02:28:20,635
that this rezoning work with I, which I share with district eight, allows us

1606
02:28:20,795 --> 02:28:23,965
to continue to plan for the future where these things remain to be true.

1607
02:28:24,905 --> 02:28:28,745
as someone who's lived here my whole life, I've seen a number of changes in bixby olds to date and

1608
02:28:28,965 --> 02:28:32,605
I think many of them have been for the better. We continue to create neighborhood staples

1609
02:28:33,005 --> 02:28:36,245
and businesses and restaurants. We've seen community activations increase over time.

1610
02:28:37,445 --> 02:28:41,165
companies large and small want to be located nearby and the pride in a well connected

1611
02:28:41,645 --> 02:28:45,465
community continues to thrive. The neighborhood has evolved naturally, but

1612
02:28:45,685 --> 02:28:49,325
in truth it has its strength and its challenges. Even with an active community.

1613
02:28:49,765 --> 02:28:53,725
we still have businesses close, vacant lots, linger longer, leaving the

1614
02:28:53,925 --> 02:28:57,125
opportunity for blight, underuse and misuse of spaces that can be

1615
02:28:58,045 --> 02:29:02,045
reimagined to benefit us all by actively reassessing what types of buildings

1616
02:29:02,325 --> 02:29:05,915
and uses are most appropriate in certain areas. We have the ability to encourage uses

1617
02:29:06,355 --> 02:29:10,245
that are forward thinking, growth oriented and beneficial to the entire long beach

1618
02:29:10,405 --> 02:29:14,205
community. I know some people are concerned generally with the impacts of increasing affordable

1619
02:29:14,805 --> 02:29:18,625
housing and housing in general where it historically has not been before. But

1620
02:29:19,085 --> 02:29:22,565
creating opportunities for more young families to find this community affordable and accessible

1621
02:29:23,265 --> 02:29:27,165
should not be considered a strike against the character of the neighborhood. In fact, I think

1622
02:29:27,485 --> 02:29:31,485
limiting changes would be against the spirit of a well connected community. That is part of what our

1623
02:29:31,685 --> 02:29:35,565
makes our neighborhood so special, thoughtful rezoning will allow more opportunities

1624
02:29:36,065 --> 02:29:39,965
for us to welcome new families, new uses and new ideas that will continue to keep this

1625
02:29:40,165 --> 02:29:44,125
area thriving for generations to come. All that said, I understand

1626
02:29:44,445 --> 02:29:48,445
there's some concerns around the specific parcel at 4 0 1 east 37th street known as the boy

1627
02:29:48,605 --> 02:29:52,525
scout property, as well as the overall process for how and why

1628
02:29:52,645 --> 02:29:56,565
this kind of rezoning project is being carried out. Along those lines, I have

1629
02:29:56,725 --> 02:30:00,045
a couple of questions and I know I will go over my five minutes, so I will gladly req,

1630
02:30:00,825 --> 02:30:03,435
um, after my colleagues go ahead and conclude. Okay,

1631
02:30:04,875 --> 02:30:08,765
well I'm just getting started. So related, go through your comments okay. As the council member

1632
02:30:08,965 --> 02:30:12,845
in the area and we'll just great, keep going from there. Thank you. Just trying to be respectful

1633
02:30:13,245 --> 02:30:16,725
of everybody's time. So to the team, uh, you talked briefly

1634
02:30:17,305 --> 02:30:21,205
in the opening slides about the zone in process. Can you speak to how this zone in

1635
02:30:21,365 --> 02:30:25,365
process for bixby has been similar to the ones that have been concluded or

1636
02:30:25,565 --> 02:30:29,405
are currently in process and how has this process for b bixby specifically

1637
02:30:29,645 --> 02:30:33,505
been different? Sure. So, um, this process

1638
02:30:34,205 --> 02:30:38,115
has been similar in approach to our other zone end processes. So those

1639
02:30:38,465 --> 02:30:42,325
are all, um, read by, um, led by alejandro and those, uh,

1640
02:30:42,775 --> 02:30:46,745
processes, whether it was city corps and council member sorrows district

1641
02:30:46,865 --> 02:30:50,735
or u plan up in district eight and nine. Um, they're

1642
02:30:51,225 --> 02:30:55,065
led with community engagement. They're based on real world conditions, walking

1643
02:30:55,525 --> 02:30:59,465
the streets of the impacted area. Um, they're based on data, but they're also

1644
02:30:59,665 --> 02:31:03,625
constrained. We're not starting with a blank piece of paper. We're starting with an

1645
02:31:04,145 --> 02:31:08,105
existing adopted 2019 land use element. And we're starting with a

1646
02:31:08,275 --> 02:31:12,145
whole jumble of state law that highly constraints what the

1647
02:31:12,305 --> 02:31:16,105
city can do and points the city toward, um, additional housing,

1648
02:31:16,645 --> 02:31:20,575
uh, accommodation. How this particular situation was

1649
02:31:20,795 --> 02:31:24,435
different. So a few things. Bixby knowles is a special place

1650
02:31:24,815 --> 02:31:28,345
and alejandro talked about the main street approach. I know your

1651
02:31:28,835 --> 02:31:32,715
question is about a site that that many people are concerned about, but what was most different about this

1652
02:31:32,915 --> 02:31:36,695
process was that very walkable dining, shopping, uh,

1653
02:31:37,025 --> 02:31:40,995
area in bixby knowles and how we recreate that through zoning.

1654
02:31:41,355 --> 02:31:45,005
because even though those businesses exist today, if

1655
02:31:45,485 --> 02:31:49,355
one was to be torn down, you couldn't rebuild it the way it is today under

1656
02:31:49,765 --> 02:31:53,545
the rules that are on the books today. So it's really about how we can get that main street

1657
02:31:53,895 --> 02:31:57,365
look and feel. But then the other thing we had to do because of

1658
02:31:58,275 --> 02:32:02,105
years of experience since 2019 back and forth with state agencies

1659
02:32:02,445 --> 02:32:06,145
was we had to look at are there additional changes that need to be made?

1660
02:32:06,525 --> 02:32:10,515
so we looked at are there mismatches and, and we talked about, um, bixby

1661
02:32:10,885 --> 02:32:14,185
towers where our zoning, our um, land use element,

1662
02:32:14,965 --> 02:32:18,875
um, was commercial, but it's residential. Um, and then we looked at big sites.

1663
02:32:19,785 --> 02:32:23,505
'cause it's a high opportunity area, it's one of the first rezonings

1664
02:32:23,905 --> 02:32:27,765
of high opportunity areas we've done. And that's where the

1665
02:32:28,285 --> 02:32:31,865
office site that is in, you know, that

1666
02:32:32,545 --> 02:32:36,385
location but is not a normal residential lot, is a larger lot and had an office

1667
02:32:36,685 --> 02:32:40,305
use on it. The zoning's wrong. So it has to be fixed. One way or another

1668
02:32:41,095 --> 02:32:44,985
came to our attention and I had to make the call of what we were gonna do about

1669
02:32:45,225 --> 02:32:49,105
that. And we included that parcel in the larger effort, um, along with the

1670
02:32:49,265 --> 02:32:53,025
other cleanups and the other work, um, that was part of the total bundle.

1671
02:32:53,525 --> 02:32:57,325
so each approach is different, but we follow the

1672
02:32:57,545 --> 02:33:01,255
same process. And I will just say in each

1673
02:33:01,555 --> 02:33:05,455
one, whether it was uptown or city core, or now here in bixby, we engage

1674
02:33:05,815 --> 02:33:09,595
with many folks and we, we try to take all of the input in, but

1675
02:33:09,835 --> 02:33:13,175
not everything we receive is, is possible. And there's not always perfect

1676
02:33:13,855 --> 02:33:17,855
consensus in this effort. There were, uh, folks that were very interested in these

1677
02:33:18,015 --> 02:33:21,915
changes. There were folks that were very unhappy and

1678
02:33:22,195 --> 02:33:25,995
not supportive of these changes, um, that occurred in other areas too,

1679
02:33:26,235 --> 02:33:30,105
but that occurred here in, in this effort. Thank

1680
02:33:30,455 --> 02:33:34,135
you. Um, and speaking of, of the lot on 37th while we're there,

1681
02:33:34,795 --> 02:33:38,615
um, you talked about your, your call to, to include it in this,

1682
02:33:39,115 --> 02:33:42,775
um, and I, I'm not gonna assume what that was for.

1683
02:33:43,355 --> 02:33:46,765
I'm gonna, I think what you've conveyed to me is it's staff time.

1684
02:33:47,535 --> 02:33:51,525
we're already in the middle of this particular area anyway. Could you talk a little bit about why

1685
02:33:51,725 --> 02:33:55,685
you made that call? Yeah, so there's a number of factors. We are in our housing element

1686
02:33:56,525 --> 02:34:00,475
required to be looking for sites in high resource areas. And, uh, this

1687
02:34:01,005 --> 02:34:04,995
rezoning different than uptown. Our city core was a very high resource area,

1688
02:34:05,505 --> 02:34:08,935
so we were looking at where their sites mislabeled or mis zoned.

1689
02:34:09,625 --> 02:34:13,445
um, and then the office use itself as an office

1690
02:34:13,705 --> 02:34:17,365
use in a residential zone, it needed to be resolved.

1691
02:34:18,145 --> 02:34:22,135
um, and then the third is, if left unresolved, it opens

1692
02:34:22,525 --> 02:34:26,245
a future owner to basically a number of scenarios,

1693
02:34:26,645 --> 02:34:30,645
whether it's a 10 unit buy right or a 20 unit buy right,

1694
02:34:30,985 --> 02:34:34,925
or a four subdivision. Um, a scenario where the city

1695
02:34:35,105 --> 02:34:39,005
is exercising no control because of the unresolved mismatch

1696
02:34:39,565 --> 02:34:43,425
there. And we had an opportunity to figure out what plan designation and

1697
02:34:43,645 --> 02:34:47,385
zoning would be appropriate for the site to put that into place. Um,

1698
02:34:47,945 --> 02:34:51,675
and then any individual project is still gonna go through an individual project process.

1699
02:34:52,505 --> 02:34:56,245
so I think there was some testimony that it wouldn't be noticed and it, but that's

1700
02:34:56,865 --> 02:35:00,645
not correct. Um, any future project would appear on our website

1701
02:35:01,105 --> 02:35:04,725
if it involved, uh, a subdivision. That subdivision actually triggers

1702
02:35:05,245 --> 02:35:08,725
a hearing and public review. So the point isn't a short circuit

1703
02:35:09,345 --> 02:35:12,925
all public review. Um, the point is to take the process

1704
02:35:13,475 --> 02:35:17,165
partially through, um, to resolve the plan and zoning

1705
02:35:17,545 --> 02:35:21,445
issues. But there is still project level review, which would occur on any project.

1706
02:35:23,805 --> 02:35:27,715
thank you. Um, that answered my follow up question is of, so any proposed

1707
02:35:28,025 --> 02:35:31,835
project on any site within this zone in, whether it's long beach boulevard

1708
02:35:32,275 --> 02:35:36,135
like you spoke about, or 37th street, what does that process look like for

1709
02:35:36,355 --> 02:35:39,715
someone to come in, uh, to build something that meets the new requirement?

1710
02:35:40,785 --> 02:35:44,595
yeah, so it really depends on the project. Um, uh, you know, something

1711
02:35:44,915 --> 02:35:48,875
that's one to four units is by right? With or without this zoning change.

1712
02:35:49,335 --> 02:35:53,155
you know, when someone ta turns their home down and, and maybe builds a new one,

1713
02:35:53,575 --> 02:35:57,235
um, that doesn't trigger a public process, but any more advanced pro, uh, more substantial

1714
02:35:57,875 --> 02:36:01,745
projects due, and alejandro is gonna tell you more about that. Sure.

1715
02:36:02,095 --> 02:36:06,035
so under the proposed rezoning, um, there would still be a buy ride

1716
02:36:06,435 --> 02:36:10,375
approval process for projects that address certain threshold, larger projects, usually the

1717
02:36:10,595 --> 02:36:14,595
types of projects that, um, will have a lot more scrutiny. Um, projects

1718
02:36:15,155 --> 02:36:18,835
that are not a hundred percent affordable like the, in the rest of the city that has been rezoned,

1719
02:36:19,495 --> 02:36:22,955
um, at 50 units or more, we will have to go through a planning commission hearing process.

1720
02:36:23,775 --> 02:36:27,755
um, so that all remains the same. Um, I think the other part that

1721
02:36:27,915 --> 02:36:31,755
that's important to clarify, um, is that there

1722
02:36:31,995 --> 02:36:35,955
are not any changes to bixby that have not been implemented in other parts of

1723
02:36:36,155 --> 02:36:39,715
the city. We have not at this point, you plan which first rezoned in 2020.

1724
02:36:40,535 --> 02:36:44,275
we have not seen whole scale large changes in that part of the neighborhood.

1725
02:36:44,975 --> 02:36:48,595
um, most of the changes that have come in have been a vacant shopping center

1726
02:36:49,255 --> 02:36:53,215
now being allowed to have a buy right gym go into the place to, to

1727
02:36:53,435 --> 02:36:57,435
fill it up, where that would've been a very onerous process, not necessarily because it becomes discretionary,

1728
02:36:58,095 --> 02:37:01,715
but because the parking requirements that were in place under title 21 were so restrictive

1729
02:37:02,195 --> 02:37:06,095
that it became functionally impossible for those new sites or those sites to

1730
02:37:06,315 --> 02:37:10,275
be occupied by a new business. So that's the type of change that we expect to see more so

1731
02:37:10,475 --> 02:37:12,115
than, um, a ton of new development.

1732
02:37:14,635 --> 02:37:18,575
so the normal planning commission process, uh, questioning appeals and all of

1733
02:37:18,655 --> 02:37:21,895
that would apply to, to new projects under this? So in

1734
02:37:22,755 --> 02:37:26,335
that's correct. So the city has a threshold, um, in terms of the number of units

1735
02:37:26,855 --> 02:37:30,695
included in a housing project and whether it requires what we call site plan review. And that's a process

1736
02:37:31,015 --> 02:37:34,795
through which we, um, review plans, um, prior to

1737
02:37:35,295 --> 02:37:39,295
allowing them to move forward to the building, um, permit stage. And those get routed to different departments

1738
02:37:39,835 --> 02:37:43,375
for their analysis of, um, whether the, uh, proposal,

1739
02:37:43,875 --> 02:37:47,735
um, is appropriate, needs to be conditioned appropriately. And depending on the project

1740
02:37:48,045 --> 02:37:51,975
size, um, may either be done at the site plan review committee level, or a

1741
02:37:52,255 --> 02:37:56,035
public hearing level. Um, either way it's appealable to a public hearing. So

1742
02:37:56,325 --> 02:38:00,235
there's noticing requirements, there's a public hearing requirements. And so, um,

1743
02:38:00,725 --> 02:38:04,615
there's the five or more unit threshold that christopher mentioned. So when projects or, or

1744
02:38:04,815 --> 02:38:08,355
five or more, um, under the existing regulations, um,

1745
02:38:09,235 --> 02:38:13,235
uh, that that discretionary process does move forward. So that does allow, um,

1746
02:38:13,715 --> 02:38:17,655
uh, that individual review. Additionally, um, there are some changes,

1747
02:38:18,195 --> 02:38:21,815
um, that, um, that hcd is asking us to work on related

1748
02:38:22,215 --> 02:38:26,095
to changing that threshold to 10 units or more. So, um, that's something the council will have

1749
02:38:26,395 --> 02:38:30,275
an opportunity to weigh in on, uh, later this year, but is coming, uh, from state law.

1750
02:38:30,915 --> 02:38:34,895
and then christopher mentioned in many, um, ownership projects, it'd also require some sort of subdivision

1751
02:38:35,435 --> 02:38:39,335
action. And that is also a public hearing process, uh, through which noticing

1752
02:38:39,495 --> 02:38:42,375
would take place and there would be opportunity for, uh, comment and feedback.

1753
02:38:43,955 --> 02:38:47,535
and what are the ways that you do noticing, I know we see public postings

1754
02:38:48,195 --> 02:38:52,155
in certain areas that are close. Uh, what are, what are the ways that you all do

1755
02:38:52,615 --> 02:38:56,575
outreach or that residents in addition to getting information from the council's office

1756
02:38:57,075 --> 02:39:00,995
can get noticing information directly from your department? Yeah, so there's sort of two

1757
02:39:01,565 --> 02:39:05,335
buckets. Okay. So there is required legal noticing.

1758
02:39:06,235 --> 02:39:10,135
um, we post a site that's the most effective form of noticing 'cause

1759
02:39:10,255 --> 02:39:14,175
people are in their neighborhood and they see the sign saying, you know, project proposed in

1760
02:39:14,375 --> 02:39:18,355
this location. And they look at the notice. That's the number one, um, way

1761
02:39:18,575 --> 02:39:22,485
that we hear from people that they hear about a project. Um, we also mail

1762
02:39:22,775 --> 02:39:26,375
written, hear, hearing notices, depending on the specific project

1763
02:39:26,915 --> 02:39:30,175
and its location. It could be a short radius, like, uh, 350

1764
02:39:31,045 --> 02:39:34,935
feet in other circumstances, a much larger radius for things like

1765
02:39:35,795 --> 02:39:39,595
big warehouses, which doesn't apply in this location. But, um, so, and

1766
02:39:39,815 --> 02:39:43,495
we mail those. That's important. That's a traditional way of doing noticing.

1767
02:39:43,995 --> 02:39:47,875
we don't get a lot of response. People, I don't know, don't open their

1768
02:39:48,075 --> 02:39:51,455
mail or that doesn't seem to be super effective, but we do do it, um,

1769
02:39:52,495 --> 02:39:56,115
uh, you know, for policy changes and other, we'll sometimes

1770
02:39:56,575 --> 02:40:00,475
do notices in the newspaper that's, no one reads that,

1771
02:40:00,735 --> 02:40:04,355
but that is a legal, um, form of notice.

1772
02:40:04,975 --> 02:40:08,975
but then we're not done. So there's a second bucket that you use the word outreach. Um,

1773
02:40:09,195 --> 02:40:12,335
when we have applications, uh, we encourage applicants to

1774
02:40:13,275 --> 02:40:17,185
talk to their neighbors. If there's an existing neighborhood association, we

1775
02:40:17,505 --> 02:40:21,425
ask them to talk to the neighborhood association. When we receive an application, we

1776
02:40:21,665 --> 02:40:25,485
do what's called a notice of received application. Um, so that goes to other

1777
02:40:26,165 --> 02:40:30,065
agencies and entities around the city, but it also goes to the neighborhood association if

1778
02:40:30,385 --> 02:40:34,365
we have their information on file. Um, so that's part

1779
02:40:34,645 --> 02:40:38,545
of the less legalistic, but still important part of the project review

1780
02:40:38,965 --> 02:40:42,905
because we want people to talk. We want them to, to review their projects and

1781
02:40:43,395 --> 02:40:47,285
express, um, what, what can be done. And

1782
02:40:48,045 --> 02:40:51,885
if I could just add, there's also the, um, opportunity to, um, see any

1783
02:40:52,105 --> 02:40:55,345
public hearing notices on our website and sign up for link lb to get those notifications.

1784
02:40:56,285 --> 02:41:00,225
um, so some folks get every public notice that we post, which may, uh, seem like a lot,

1785
02:41:00,305 --> 02:41:04,305
but you're able to, to search by address. Um, and then we also have, uh, inter an interested

1786
02:41:04,625 --> 02:41:08,465
parties list. So there are some folks that wanna make sure they're getting that direct update from us

1787
02:41:08,725 --> 02:41:12,395
on every project. Um, so those are the, uh, additional ways to get that input

1788
02:41:12,805 --> 02:41:16,505
or get that information. Thank you. And we've talked a lot about, um,

1789
02:41:16,945 --> 02:41:20,665
the housing portion of this. I wanna switch over a little and talk a little bit about the

1790
02:41:21,045 --> 02:41:24,965
businesses. So we know that along these corridors we have, uh, buildings that

1791
02:41:25,085 --> 02:41:28,905
were built at different times, different uses, misuses according to, uh,

1792
02:41:29,265 --> 02:41:33,085
what's on paper as you were saying. Can you speak to a little bit about

1793
02:41:33,355 --> 02:41:37,195
what this process specifically, uh, for bixby knowles, again, you talked about that

1794
02:41:37,515 --> 02:41:41,475
main street atmosphere. We know that when businesses come in and

1795
02:41:41,695 --> 02:41:45,535
they work with an existing building that was maybe built in the fifties or the sixties, they're dealing

1796
02:41:45,885 --> 02:41:49,875
with issues from when that building was either built or updated. Can

1797
02:41:50,095 --> 02:41:54,055
you talk about the ways in terms of cutting red tape and ease of

1798
02:41:54,455 --> 02:41:58,375
businesses to transition into new spaces and to welcome new businesses, how this zone

1799
02:41:58,655 --> 02:42:01,455
in process, uh, works on the business side of the house as well?

1800
02:42:04,205 --> 02:42:08,095
sure. So I mentioned a little bit with the gym example. That's a highlight that

1801
02:42:08,255 --> 02:42:12,215
we have seen be consistent whenever we do this rezoning approach. The first kind of

1802
02:42:12,295 --> 02:42:16,175
classic example that we heard originally in north on beach, but has been echoed in a lot of ways,

1803
02:42:16,395 --> 02:42:20,375
is somebody that lives in the neighborhood looking to open up a zoo zumba studio or a coffee

1804
02:42:20,565 --> 02:42:23,895
shop. But then they come across, um, seemingly insurmountable

1805
02:42:24,895 --> 02:42:28,535
barriers with the existing zoning regulations, parking requirements, or something else

1806
02:42:29,325 --> 02:42:32,585
with the existing regulations, maybe the use requirements that trigger additional

1807
02:42:33,535 --> 02:42:37,335
thresholds or are impossible to meet and functionally mean a dead end for their

1808
02:42:38,095 --> 02:42:41,055
proposed business. A big focus for title 22

1809
02:42:42,495 --> 02:42:46,495
rezoning projects have been increased flexibility both with, um, housing,

1810
02:42:46,995 --> 02:42:50,775
but, um, hand in hand as well on the commercial and retail side,

1811
02:42:51,015 --> 02:42:55,015
to ensure that folks that are looking to grow or start a business are able to do

1812
02:42:55,175 --> 02:42:58,575
so without the city as an institutional roadblock. Um, and with the zoning facilitating

1813
02:42:59,295 --> 02:43:03,195
that rather than being a barrier that they have to rack their heads around and and

1814
02:43:03,435 --> 02:43:07,135
try to find, um, some mechanism, um, with planners,

1815
02:43:07,875 --> 02:43:11,075
um, even if it might be allowed under the current regulations,

1816
02:43:12,065 --> 02:43:16,005
the process to get there can sometimes be too time consuming to functionally be

1817
02:43:16,205 --> 02:43:20,065
realistic. And so streamlining not just whether something is permitted or not, but how quickly it

1818
02:43:20,285 --> 02:43:24,285
can be done is a big focus as well. And part of it is recognizing that not everything is solved

1819
02:43:24,445 --> 02:43:28,245
through zoning. So a big focus whenever we do engagement is hearing from community members,

1820
02:43:28,555 --> 02:43:32,325
from residents, from stakeholders, from business leader that say this other part

1821
02:43:32,665 --> 02:43:36,525
was also an issue, and being able to communicate that across other city departments. So

1822
02:43:36,885 --> 02:43:40,765
business licensing for example, being, um, in conversations with us so that we're learning

1823
02:43:40,905 --> 02:43:44,805
and sharing that information as well. Um, but on the zoning side specifically, a big focus is

1824
02:43:45,385 --> 02:43:49,115
to provide that flexibility, um, and recognizing that that

1825
02:43:49,405 --> 02:43:53,085
adaptability and flexibility is really critical. Knowing that things continuously

1826
02:43:53,885 --> 02:43:57,705
change, um, nothing remains the same forever. And so trying to, um,

1827
02:43:58,065 --> 02:44:01,605
be proactive about that and responsive to what folks raise as their core priorities

1828
02:44:02,425 --> 02:44:05,705
is really critical. Um, even if the actual, um,

1829
02:44:06,595 --> 02:44:10,465
mechanism to change can vary based on, on a given neighborhood condition. Um,

1830
02:44:10,785 --> 02:44:14,745
so to that end, the two zoning districts that were created specifically for the

1831
02:44:14,975 --> 02:44:18,525
bixby knows area, were around this main street corridor that is very clearly established

1832
02:44:19,125 --> 02:44:22,605
along atlantic avenue, um, that the business improvement district was very focused

1833
02:44:23,145 --> 02:44:26,765
on highlighting as a priority to ensure that businesses that are there can continue to grow.

1834
02:44:27,265 --> 02:44:31,125
um, and businesses that want to move in, um, don't have obstacles that are within

1835
02:44:31,285 --> 02:44:34,885
the city's control, um, to overturn. Um, so those, those two new

1836
02:44:35,325 --> 02:44:39,155
districts were really where we focus a lot of our technical research on a lot of our engagement kind

1837
02:44:39,445 --> 02:44:43,205
of q and a on, um, when it came to making sure that, um, the youth requirements

1838
02:44:43,805 --> 02:44:47,645
in terms of what type of businesses make the most sense when you already have an existing corridor as opposed

1839
02:44:47,845 --> 02:44:51,155
to charting a chart, a new one, um, were, um, prioritized,

1840
02:44:52,185 --> 02:44:56,085
um, that the design considerations, um, match what folks wanted to

1841
02:44:56,285 --> 02:45:00,065
see in their neighborhood, but remained objective and not subjective so that they were compliant with state law,

1842
02:45:00,625 --> 02:45:04,525
um, and that they were easy to understand, um, that they didn't turn into 300 pages of

1843
02:45:04,725 --> 02:45:08,365
code because we wanted to get the minutia of everything down to a t but instead

1844
02:45:08,785 --> 02:45:12,675
be relatively flexible and adaptable and legible so that people both

1845
02:45:13,065 --> 02:45:16,805
on the city side and on the public side can understand what those changes functionally are.

1846
02:45:18,545 --> 02:45:22,525
and it, it may be helpful to explain, most businesses interact with us when they're trying to get

1847
02:45:22,645 --> 02:45:26,525
their business license and move into an existing space. So I think a lot of times when people hear zoning,

1848
02:45:26,805 --> 02:45:30,275
they're thinking new, new development from the ground up. But most businesses find

1849
02:45:30,885 --> 02:45:34,585
challenges, uh, related to opening, um, and locating that, um,

1850
02:45:34,915 --> 02:45:38,845
that may relate to what the zoning regulations are and, and ensuring compliance. So when

1851
02:45:38,965 --> 02:45:42,445
we have an older, uh, built out area like this one where, as christopher mentioned,

1852
02:45:43,025 --> 02:45:46,885
the existing development may not, uh, in many locations doesn't meet, for example, the

1853
02:45:47,085 --> 02:45:50,885
setback requirements of the, of the code that's in place today. Those types of things

1854
02:45:51,145 --> 02:45:55,045
can put, um, barriers in the way for businesses to more easily locate and relocate in spaces

1855
02:45:55,365 --> 02:45:59,245
that we wanna see activated. Thank you. Um, and

1856
02:45:59,465 --> 02:46:03,435
that, that is the same experience I had

1857
02:46:03,555 --> 02:46:07,515
when working with a business that was looking to expand into, uh, a building next to them

1858
02:46:07,825 --> 02:46:11,765
that was a different building. And, and the requirements that were even talked

1859
02:46:12,085 --> 02:46:16,085
about upfront were that much more challenging than when they opened the first part of their

1860
02:46:16,405 --> 02:46:20,055
business. So, um, I know that this economic development piece

1861
02:46:20,745 --> 02:46:24,565
and the supporting businesses is, uh, really key to, to the zone in.

1862
02:46:25,125 --> 02:46:29,085
I think that's all the questions I have. I have gone way over. I'll allow my colleagues to answer

1863
02:46:29,325 --> 02:46:33,275
and if I have more, I will queue up again. Thank you. Alright, council

1864
02:46:33,555 --> 02:46:37,475
member th intu. All right, thank you so much. Um, you know, just

1865
02:46:37,715 --> 02:46:41,315
quickly, I just wanna say that I'm pleased to see that we're continuing the long term,

1866
02:46:41,855 --> 02:46:45,395
uh, zoning and planning update across the city. Um, the vast

1867
02:46:45,915 --> 02:46:49,595
majority of this planning though, as was stated by my colleague, falls within,

1868
02:46:50,135 --> 02:46:53,855
uh, cd five. Um, but I really appreciate the, uh,

1869
02:46:54,735 --> 02:46:58,075
the clarity that you've provided at 46 47 long beach boulevard.

1870
02:46:58,855 --> 02:47:02,835
and I also think that it, uh, really focuses in showing us how you

1871
02:47:02,955 --> 02:47:06,895
really fine tuning and making sure that you're being thoughtful, uh,

1872
02:47:07,115 --> 02:47:11,035
block by block about what's happening, um, in communities. Um, thank you for

1873
02:47:11,195 --> 02:47:14,815
walking through again, you know how you're reaching out. I know people were out there. I saw,

1874
02:47:15,335 --> 02:47:19,155
you know, folks walk in the street and trying to engage and figure out what's happening in their community

1875
02:47:19,475 --> 02:47:23,435
and what they'd like to see. Um, and look forward to seeing how this

1876
02:47:23,755 --> 02:47:27,695
impacts residents in the eighth district. Much has been discussed regarding, um,

1877
02:47:27,915 --> 02:47:31,905
housing. I just wanna ask a quick question related to commercial development.

1878
02:47:33,055 --> 02:47:36,555
um, you highlight, uh, title 22 zoning regulations, establishing

1879
02:47:37,675 --> 02:47:41,395
enhanced ground floor, um, design and requirements to foster

1880
02:47:41,835 --> 02:47:45,755
walkable, walkable neighborhoods. Um, just wanted to see how we

1881
02:47:45,955 --> 02:47:49,635
are gonna apply those standards in the future to redevelopments.

1882
02:47:50,585 --> 02:47:54,395
will it just, um, require true commercial space or will

1883
02:47:54,595 --> 02:47:58,455
there also be an opportunity, um, to just enhance pedestrian, uh,

1884
02:47:58,915 --> 02:47:59,035
friendly infrastructure?

1885
02:48:04,855 --> 02:48:08,655
uh, so there's, uh, updates to the

1886
02:48:09,055 --> 02:48:12,915
active ground floor section of the title 22 regulations.

1887
02:48:13,475 --> 02:48:17,395
so those were already in effect. Um, they were originally developed as part

1888
02:48:17,615 --> 02:48:21,195
of u plan to respond to what folks were seeing with a lot of vacant,

1889
02:48:22,095 --> 02:48:25,875
um, kind of pedestrian level storefronts. Um, recognizing that,

1890
02:48:26,535 --> 02:48:30,235
um, under state law we cannot necessarily require, uh, commercial

1891
02:48:30,865 --> 02:48:34,595
only. Um, but we can incentivize it and, um, provide

1892
02:48:35,035 --> 02:48:39,035
flexibility. Just kind of the common theme of title 22 by still line for ground

1893
02:48:39,235 --> 02:48:42,915
for residential, for example, as long as it's designed in a way that promotes that active

1894
02:48:43,415 --> 02:48:47,255
use. So if there's a multi-family residential building that goes, um,

1895
02:48:47,665 --> 02:48:51,635
into a major corridor, making sure that the ground floor is the leasing area or the gym or the laundry

1896
02:48:51,835 --> 02:48:55,795
room, something that promotes that activation that makes the street feel safer when you're walking by because you

1897
02:48:55,955 --> 02:48:59,875
see people, um, also living their lives, um, as you're, as

1898
02:48:59,995 --> 02:49:03,435
you're crossing. Um, and ensuring that that as a public safety component,

1899
02:49:04,295 --> 02:49:08,245
um, increases walkability and pedestrian access through a corridor.

1900
02:49:08,745 --> 02:49:12,725
um, there's also slight updates to the actual design standards and what qualifies as

1901
02:49:12,885 --> 02:49:16,725
an active use based on best practices priority, um, feedback from

1902
02:49:17,075 --> 02:49:20,925
community residents and lessons learned as we've, uh, established these in other

1903
02:49:21,085 --> 02:49:23,885
parts of the city. So that's generally where the focus has been on these updates.

1904
02:49:27,345 --> 02:49:31,115
thank you. Council member sorrow. Yeah, I just wanted to uplift it,

1905
02:49:31,715 --> 02:49:35,455
um, what my colleagues here and the mayor shared about how amazing our community

1906
02:49:35,815 --> 02:49:39,595
development department is and really taking a neighborhood block by

1907
02:49:40,105 --> 02:49:44,055
block approach, uh, because when they did, uh, zone in

1908
02:49:44,285 --> 02:49:47,295
city corps, it wasn't a cookie cutter approach in every neighborhood.

1909
02:49:48,475 --> 02:49:52,365
you know, I represent a district that has been dis historically disinvested

1910
02:49:53,115 --> 02:49:57,015
in planning was done in a mishmash. Uh, you know,

1911
02:49:57,145 --> 02:50:00,885
we'll put it in as we feel like it approach where you'll have a tire

1912
02:50:01,285 --> 02:50:04,975
shop right next to a supermarket and then you'll have a storage

1913
02:50:05,385 --> 02:50:08,545
space next to something really random, which

1914
02:50:09,595 --> 02:50:13,515
at a liquor store or smoke shop, right? So we

1915
02:50:13,735 --> 02:50:17,615
took, uh, they took this as an opportunity to really hear residents and advocates

1916
02:50:18,155 --> 02:50:21,935
to think about a program that can empower and educate, uh, neighborhood

1917
02:50:22,415 --> 02:50:26,075
leaders to be able to learn how to map and

1918
02:50:26,435 --> 02:50:30,295
see what they want instead of what they don't want. And I think that that's something

1919
02:50:30,575 --> 02:50:34,455
of a good approach that our team, uh, our city staff has taken in seeing well, what

1920
02:50:34,695 --> 02:50:38,375
could work? How can we hear back from you and what you really want? 'cause oftentimes

1921
02:50:39,165 --> 02:50:42,925
when people say that they don't oppose growth, sometimes

1922
02:50:43,685 --> 02:50:47,295
that means that they don't want growth in their neighborhood or their community.

1923
02:50:48,355 --> 02:50:51,825
but the fact is that our city, and even in general throughout

1924
02:50:52,545 --> 02:50:56,215
we've seen there is growth because of the need for housing. And so

1925
02:50:57,015 --> 02:51:00,985
I do know that in long beach, in central and downtown, we've

1926
02:51:01,335 --> 02:51:05,015
had major density because of the larger number of housing,

1927
02:51:05,465 --> 02:51:09,155
especially affordable housing being built in central long beach. So

1928
02:51:09,515 --> 02:51:13,015
I'm really happy that we're able to, to provide affordable

1929
02:51:13,575 --> 02:51:17,455
housing, but we can't carry that alone as a district. It needs

1930
02:51:17,615 --> 02:51:21,575
to be distributed out to the city. And that's just something I wanna share. It's not saying

1931
02:51:21,815 --> 02:51:24,775
that every district or neighborhood has to have

1932
02:51:25,855 --> 02:51:29,615
specific cookie cutter approach in how we're gonna address growth. And that's

1933
02:51:29,895 --> 02:51:32,855
what I, the process is, is how do we have that kind of dialogue and discussion.

1934
02:51:34,235 --> 02:51:37,975
so that's what I just wanted to share is, and you know, I'm proud that they're

1935
02:51:38,335 --> 02:51:42,235
getting an award from the american planning association, uh,

1936
02:51:42,715 --> 02:51:46,635
la chapter at the, the end of this month for this innovative approach. And I'm

1937
02:51:46,855 --> 02:51:50,775
excited to join them with our community leaders to receive this award to show

1938
02:51:50,975 --> 02:51:54,875
that it doesn't have to be one way, one size fits all,

1939
02:51:55,235 --> 02:51:59,135
but being responsive and thoughtful, what a community needs and working with them

1940
02:51:59,635 --> 02:52:03,355
to be creative, uh, on how do we address, uh,

1941
02:52:03,695 --> 02:52:06,045
a zoning issue that works for the neighborhood. So, thank you.

1942
02:52:08,555 --> 02:52:12,125
alright, thank you. We now have five votes to take on this hearing.

1943
02:52:12,695 --> 02:52:16,605
let's queue up the first vote, please. So that first vote is the adoption of

1944
02:52:16,765 --> 02:52:20,685
the resolution to adopt and certify the addendum to the programmatic eir

1945
02:52:21,125 --> 02:52:24,485
for the general plan land use element update in the urban design element,

1946
02:52:25,145 --> 02:52:28,675
um, which evaluates and covers the actions you're taking tonight. Members,

1947
02:52:29,165 --> 02:52:32,755
please cast your vote. Motion is carried. Alright,

1948
02:52:33,275 --> 02:52:37,045
next vote please. The next vote is to adopt the ordinance amending the identified titles

1949
02:52:37,405 --> 02:52:41,165
in title 22 to implement the new zuni di di districts

1950
02:52:41,465 --> 02:52:45,365
for the implementation of the lue place types. All right, members, please

1951
02:52:45,685 --> 02:52:49,625
cast your vote carried.

1952
02:52:50,405 --> 02:52:54,095
thank you. Next vote please. The third vote is to adopt the resolution that adopts

1953
02:52:54,515 --> 02:52:58,145
the general plan map amendments and makes those proposed findings related

1954
02:52:58,775 --> 02:53:02,585
to, um, those updates for the greater bpal area and andy

1955
02:53:02,875 --> 02:53:05,315
street in north long beach. Motion is carried.

1956
02:53:07,165 --> 02:53:10,865
oh, motion carried. Great. Next one. And this is to adopt the ordinance for a zoning

1957
02:53:11,205 --> 02:53:14,865
map change as described by staff and to, um, adopt the related

1958
02:53:15,345 --> 02:53:16,025
findings there too.

1959
02:53:20,185 --> 02:53:23,965
motion is carried. Thank you. Next vote. And the last vote is to adopt the

1960
02:53:24,325 --> 02:53:26,125
resolution for the general plan text amendments.

1961
02:53:43,025 --> 02:53:47,005
motion is carried. Great. Thank you. Uh, that was

1962
02:53:47,125 --> 02:53:51,085
the longest of the hearings. Uh, we'll solve those and then we'll go to the,

1963
02:53:51,495 --> 02:53:55,035
after the hearing, we'll go to the, uh, violence prevention hearing

1964
02:53:55,525 --> 02:53:57,605
item 32 or 31

1965
02:54:00,855 --> 02:54:04,755
report from community development recommendation to receive supporting documentation

1966
02:54:05,155 --> 02:54:08,635
and to the record, conclude the public hearing and adopt resolution

1967
02:54:09,255 --> 02:54:13,255
to adopt and certify an addendum to the program environmental impact

1968
02:54:13,695 --> 02:54:17,145
report prepared for the general plan, land use element

1969
02:54:17,855 --> 02:54:21,755
and urban design element relating to a zone change and general

1970
02:54:22,185 --> 02:54:26,175
plan amendment in accordance with provisions of sqa guidelines and

1971
02:54:26,395 --> 02:54:30,255
making certain findings and determinations that no new

1972
02:54:30,615 --> 02:54:34,395
or different mitigation measures are required. Adopt resolution

1973
02:54:34,865 --> 02:54:38,155
approving a city initiated general plan map amendment

1974
02:54:39,015 --> 02:54:42,755
to change the land use place type and height limit and adopt ordinance

1975
02:54:43,615 --> 02:54:47,595
for a city initiated zoning map change to amend the zoning

1976
02:54:48,265 --> 02:54:52,225
designation for a property at 57 0 5 through

1977
02:54:52,715 --> 02:54:56,635
57 23 lyme avenue. Read the first time and laid

1978
02:54:56,875 --> 02:55:00,595
over to the next regular meeting of the city council for final reading district eight.

1979
02:55:03,335 --> 02:55:07,235
all right. Uh, is there a staff report on this one brief? Yes. We have

1980
02:55:07,875 --> 02:55:11,835
jonathan iniesta, planner for community development. Yeah. And we

1981
02:55:11,955 --> 02:55:15,875
just went from a really large area wide rezoning to looking at one specific,

1982
02:55:16,335 --> 02:55:19,915
uh, property with some cleanups needed. So quick presentation here from jonathan.

1983
02:55:24,175 --> 02:55:28,025
good evening, honorable mayor and members of city council. The item before you today is

1984
02:55:28,225 --> 02:55:31,985
a proposed rezoning and general plan amendment for a city owned parcel at 5 7 2 1

1985
02:55:32,905 --> 02:55:36,785
lime avenue. Little bit of background before we get into

1986
02:55:37,085 --> 02:55:40,865
the specifics of the site. 2019 city council adopted

1987
02:55:41,365 --> 02:55:44,685
an update to the general plan land use settlement, or lue 2020

1988
02:55:46,185 --> 02:55:50,095
adoption of the first re zoning to implement that newly created lue districts through

1989
02:55:50,585 --> 02:55:54,465
the first phase of what was known as u plan. Subsequently, 2024,

1990
02:55:55,435 --> 02:55:56,625
phase two of u plan was adopted.

1991
02:55:59,955 --> 02:56:03,895
the map here on the left shows the updated lue place types, specifically in north

1992
02:56:04,095 --> 02:56:07,905
long beach. The map on the right shows the two phases of u plan. Phase

1993
02:56:08,355 --> 02:56:12,295
one was focused on atlantic and artesia corridors and included a partial rezoning

1994
02:56:12,795 --> 02:56:16,665
of the subject site. Now looking at

1995
02:56:16,865 --> 02:56:20,625
the site itself, it is located just southeast of the quarter of south and

1996
02:56:20,985 --> 02:56:24,935
atlantic. The parcel is 18,800 square feet, currently

1997
02:56:25,545 --> 02:56:28,985
undeveloped, vacant, and is adjacent to a commercial and residential

1998
02:56:29,615 --> 02:56:33,405
uses to the north single multi-family residential to the south and

1999
02:56:33,935 --> 02:56:37,865
east institutional uses to the east and commercial uses to

2000
02:56:38,065 --> 02:56:39,225
the west along atlantic avenue.

2001
02:56:43,625 --> 02:56:47,365
this slide shows the maps of the existing split zoning and split

2002
02:56:47,995 --> 02:56:51,765
lue place types slightly over a quarter of the parcel is currently zoned

2003
02:56:52,515 --> 02:56:56,195
mu two a with the place type of nscm three stories.

2004
02:56:57,225 --> 02:57:00,745
this combination allows for a variety of residential and commercial uses

2005
02:57:01,335 --> 02:57:05,295
and up to 54 dwelling units per acre. The rest of

2006
02:57:05,515 --> 02:57:09,315
the subject site is zoned r three s, which allows up to three units

2007
02:57:09,575 --> 02:57:13,475
per lot and has a place type of scn, which allows for 18

2008
02:57:13,635 --> 02:57:14,985
dwelling units per acre.

2009
02:57:17,655 --> 02:57:21,635
if we zoom out, this map here on this slide shows broader place type

2010
02:57:21,835 --> 02:57:25,595
designations for the surrounding area. Both atlantic avenue and south

2011
02:57:25,875 --> 02:57:29,805
street are major corridors identified as areas of change with mixed

2012
02:57:30,255 --> 02:57:34,215
use and multi-family designations at three stories throughout and

2013
02:57:34,435 --> 02:57:36,315
four stories at the north side of that intersection.

2014
02:57:38,545 --> 02:57:42,385
additionally, the u plant process identified clear priorities that included addressing

2015
02:57:42,985 --> 02:57:46,465
blights under investments and vacant spaces while promoting

2016
02:57:47,185 --> 02:57:50,185
complete neighborhoods in conjunction with increased economic developments

2017
02:57:51,445 --> 02:57:54,355
and new housing development with varied housing types.

2018
02:57:56,515 --> 02:58:00,285
ultimately, the split designation has presented a major issue

2019
02:58:01,465 --> 02:58:04,805
to development or use opportunities, which helps to explain

2020
02:58:05,705 --> 02:58:08,245
why the project site has been vacant all this time.

2021
02:58:13,975 --> 02:58:17,515
as for the zoning context, this map shows the broader zoning classifications

2022
02:58:18,375 --> 02:58:22,165
in the surrounding area. This stretch of lime is zoned,

2023
02:58:22,515 --> 02:58:26,475
uh, r three s, which allows for small scale multifamily residential.

2024
02:58:28,225 --> 02:58:31,695
while the project site is not in the city housing element site inventory,

2025
02:58:32,875 --> 02:58:36,695
it is designated as surplus property for sale in combination with

2026
02:58:36,895 --> 02:58:40,385
the adjacent parcel to the north, which is entirely zoned

2027
02:58:41,215 --> 02:58:44,755
mm u2 a and is currently developed with a, uh,

2028
02:58:45,475 --> 02:58:46,695
vacant commercial building.

2029
02:58:50,795 --> 02:58:54,755
the proposed changes would affect the southern portion of the subject site to

2030
02:58:54,975 --> 02:58:58,295
address the split zoning by making the entire parcel

2031
02:58:59,315 --> 02:59:03,015
the same zone mu two a with the high limit of three stories.

2032
02:59:04,885 --> 02:59:08,505
this would also result in both city old parcels having consistent

2033
02:59:09,175 --> 02:59:12,495
zoning and facilitate developments of both properties

2034
02:59:18,515 --> 02:59:21,545
given the existing conditions impediments to developments.

2035
02:59:22,565 --> 02:59:26,105
and while addressing blight that the current, uh, split designation presents

2036
02:59:27,035 --> 02:59:31,025
staff has made findings to support the change. As a

2037
02:59:31,145 --> 02:59:34,745
result, this accomplishes multiple city policy goals of fostering

2038
02:59:36,145 --> 02:59:39,405
complete neighborhoods, continuing to prioritize development

2039
02:59:40,515 --> 02:59:44,315
with new housing opportunities along major corridors, near

2040
02:59:44,605 --> 02:59:48,465
transit hubs, and expanding housing opportunities at

2041
02:59:48,685 --> 02:59:51,045
all levels for all types of families while minimizing,

2042
02:59:53,105 --> 02:59:54,525
uh, direct displacement of tenants.

2043
02:59:59,155 --> 03:00:03,045
this light further summarizes the project alignment with the city policies found in

2044
03:00:03,205 --> 03:00:06,955
various general plan elements, which include land use, housing,

2045
03:00:08,145 --> 03:00:09,485
air quality, and mobility.

2046
03:00:12,955 --> 03:00:16,555
as part of the environmental review, an addendum, uh, was

2047
03:00:16,975 --> 03:00:20,945
prepared for the land use settlements, uh, program eir,

2048
03:00:22,045 --> 03:00:25,905
um, which analyzed this project. None of the conditions requiring

2049
03:00:26,585 --> 03:00:30,405
a new subsequent or supplemental environmental report are

2050
03:00:30,625 --> 03:00:34,405
present with

2051
03:00:34,775 --> 03:00:38,615
that city staff recommends the city council accept planning commission's

2052
03:00:39,215 --> 03:00:42,165
recommendation as proposed. Thank you.

2053
03:00:43,675 --> 03:00:47,605
alright, that concludes that presentation. One member of the public sign up to speak

2054
03:00:48,005 --> 03:00:48,005
rogelio

2055
03:00:57,245 --> 03:01:01,165
lio martinez, district nine north long beach resident.

2056
03:01:03,265 --> 03:01:06,045
so what did not make the report

2057
03:01:07,825 --> 03:01:11,615
was, you know, as the public, I would urge you to ask

2058
03:01:11,905 --> 03:01:15,475
this council and this mayor and this planning department

2059
03:01:16,935 --> 03:01:20,105
for a list because it should be that transparent.

2060
03:01:21,155 --> 03:01:25,095
a list of city owned properties, that's number one.

2061
03:01:26,135 --> 03:01:29,565
number two, a list of vacant properties

2062
03:01:31,015 --> 03:01:34,815
and what use meaning, how people can

2063
03:01:35,035 --> 03:01:38,975
utilize those properties because they did mention

2064
03:01:39,355 --> 03:01:43,215
blight. And then lastly, 'cause I'm not gonna take

2065
03:01:43,435 --> 03:01:47,405
all three minutes, they mentioned very casually the

2066
03:01:47,625 --> 03:01:51,085
person that was talking about the report, and I don't know if you caught it, but I did,

2067
03:01:51,965 --> 03:01:55,655
but I'll repeat it. Direct displacement,

2068
03:01:56,785 --> 03:02:00,775
displacing of tenants. Very fancy word for

2069
03:02:01,375 --> 03:02:05,095
moving people out, and I'll repeat it.

2070
03:02:05,755 --> 03:02:09,735
direct displacement of tenants. So hopefully

2071
03:02:10,175 --> 03:02:13,735
those buzzwords caught your attention because in 2028,

2072
03:02:15,355 --> 03:02:19,195
the olympics are coming to two cities, los angeles and

2073
03:02:19,605 --> 03:02:23,245
long beach. And believe me, there's gonna be a lot of tenants

2074
03:02:23,885 --> 03:02:27,495
that are gonna be displaced. So please pay attention

2075
03:02:28,155 --> 03:02:32,075
to what's happening during these two hearings. That's it. Thank you.

2076
03:02:38,495 --> 03:02:42,075
all right. We'll take it back behind the rail council member

2077
03:02:42,695 --> 03:02:46,535
thrash and took. Thank you so much, mayor. I need a motion a second here too. Oh, uh,

2078
03:02:46,875 --> 03:02:49,545
I moved and it's seconded by, uh, councilwoman rick sodi.

2079
03:02:50,895 --> 03:02:54,635
oh, okay. Great. It's not on my screen. Maybe it's the computer. Go ahead.

2080
03:02:55,585 --> 03:02:59,195
okay. Thank you, mayor. Um, so first of all, I do believe

2081
03:02:59,595 --> 03:03:03,075
that this is a great example of the power of zoning

2082
03:03:03,695 --> 03:03:07,395
and the potential to create new, potentially

2083
03:03:08,085 --> 03:03:11,885
affordable housing at a site, um, that's appropriate in scale

2084
03:03:12,225 --> 03:03:15,965
and size for the community. Um, this particular site as it stands

2085
03:03:16,335 --> 03:03:19,845
today, is completely empty. It's underutilized. There's no

2086
03:03:20,405 --> 03:03:24,065
activity, um, on the site. And given what you've described and shown us,

2087
03:03:24,625 --> 03:03:28,525
uh, directly regarding the mismatch of zoning uses, there is no

2088
03:03:28,785 --> 03:03:32,565
way for a developer to move forward with developing the much needed housing

2089
03:03:33,235 --> 03:03:37,125
that my community has been asking for. So with the zoning change that

2090
03:03:37,325 --> 03:03:41,195
we'll be able to have here tonight, uh, this will turn this asset into

2091
03:03:41,585 --> 03:03:45,585
the city owned asset, into a viable, uh, opportunity for development for

2092
03:03:45,945 --> 03:03:49,705
no less than 60 to 70, uh, community members and maybe, uh,

2093
03:03:50,285 --> 03:03:54,125
families beyond that, um, in the area. So, um, thank you for this.

2094
03:03:54,505 --> 03:03:58,255
um, I look forward to, uh, supporting this motion going forward. Thank

2095
03:03:58,605 --> 03:04:02,415
you. All right. Uh, thank

2096
03:04:02,765 --> 03:04:06,595
you. We'll, now how many votes on this? Three votes.

2097
03:04:06,965 --> 03:04:10,835
three votes. Now go to three votes. So the first vote is

2098
03:04:10,995 --> 03:04:14,915
on the environmental, which is the adoption of the addendum to the peir

2099
03:04:15,555 --> 03:04:16,075
for the lue.

2100
03:04:25,445 --> 03:04:29,205
motion carried. Second

2101
03:04:29,625 --> 03:04:33,535
vote please. The second vote is a resolution approving the city initiated general plan

2102
03:04:33,885 --> 03:04:37,865
map amendment to address the change for the lyme 57 0 5 57 23

2103
03:04:39,425 --> 03:04:40,745
avenue location.

2104
03:04:46,355 --> 03:04:50,295
motion carried final vote. And the last vote is the ordinance

2105
03:04:50,655 --> 03:04:54,575
for the city initiated zoning map change and to adopt those proposed for findings

2106
03:04:55,055 --> 03:04:58,775
related there too. Motion carried.

2107
03:04:59,325 --> 03:05:03,295
alright, thank you. Alright, our final hearing. Uh, we

2108
03:05:03,495 --> 03:05:06,135
have to take care of, uh, hearing item 32,

2109
03:05:08,595 --> 03:05:11,895
report from community development recommendation to receive supporting

2110
03:05:12,735 --> 03:05:16,355
documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing review

2111
03:05:16,775 --> 03:05:19,845
and adopt an addendum to the initial study negative declaration

2112
03:05:21,075 --> 03:05:25,055
for the enhanced density bonus program. Update declare ordinance

2113
03:05:25,855 --> 03:05:29,785
adopting zoning code amendment to update the existing enhanced density bonus

2114
03:05:30,275 --> 03:05:34,005
to align with the provisions of the inclusionary housing ordinance.

2115
03:05:34,995 --> 03:05:38,855
add special bonuses for projects, providing community benefits,

2116
03:05:39,515 --> 03:05:43,415
and implement other procedural and implementation streamlining changes.

2117
03:05:44,525 --> 03:05:48,415
read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the city council

2118
03:05:48,875 --> 03:05:52,145
for final reading and adopt resolution supporting

2119
03:05:52,935 --> 03:05:56,285
a local coastal program amendment to update the existing regulations

2120
03:05:57,635 --> 03:06:01,505
for enhanced density bonus in title 21 and to submit associated

2121
03:06:02,615 --> 03:06:06,205
materials and findings related to changes to the long beach municipal

2122
03:06:06,845 --> 03:06:10,555
code to the california coastal commissions for its review and

2123
03:06:11,055 --> 03:06:11,855
certification citywide.

2124
03:06:15,435 --> 03:06:18,575
right. Let's go through staff presentation please. Okay. We have christian turner

2125
03:06:19,585 --> 03:06:23,465
planner for community development. May we have

2126
03:06:23,625 --> 03:06:27,535
a second please? Thank

2127
03:06:27,885 --> 03:06:31,685
you. Good evening, honorable mayor and members of city council

2128
03:06:31,965 --> 03:06:35,685
before you. Tonight is a zoning code amendment for an update to the regulations to the city's

2129
03:06:36,045 --> 03:06:39,335
local density bonus program known as enhanced density bonus.

2130
03:06:40,435 --> 03:06:44,375
this proposal is an implementation action of our housing element, uh, designed to better align

2131
03:06:44,725 --> 03:06:48,165
the city density bonus incentives with the requirements of our inclusionary

2132
03:06:49,085 --> 03:06:52,845
inclusionary housing ordinance, while also adding special bonuses for projects, providing

2133
03:06:53,365 --> 03:06:57,265
community benefits, and implementing procedural and streamlining changes to

2134
03:06:57,485 --> 03:07:01,305
the city's density bonus program. Before we jump

2135
03:07:01,575 --> 03:07:05,265
into the details of the proposed changes, let's start with square one, defining density

2136
03:07:06,005 --> 03:07:09,905
and density bonus. So, residential density is the number of dwelling units allowed

2137
03:07:10,305 --> 03:07:14,265
on a specific area of land, uh, development standards in the city's land use

2138
03:07:14,485 --> 03:07:18,345
and zoning code documents regulate density and density can be expressed in

2139
03:07:18,505 --> 03:07:22,385
the form of a single number, like 16 units on a parcel or dwelling units

2140
03:07:22,565 --> 03:07:26,565
per acre, like 44 dwelling units per acre. Density bonus, on

2141
03:07:26,785 --> 03:07:30,505
the other hand, is an optional program to allow for an increase in residential density

2142
03:07:30,885 --> 03:07:34,725
beyond what would otherwise be allowed under the current development standards. Uh,

2143
03:07:35,095 --> 03:07:38,665
this includes modification development standards to help a housing project pencil

2144
03:07:39,165 --> 03:07:43,125
out for some background. Uh, the state of california has

2145
03:07:43,345 --> 03:07:47,305
offered a density bonus program since the 1970s, which housing developments anywhere

2146
03:07:47,385 --> 03:07:51,385
in the state can opt into, uh, here in 2021 in long beach, we started

2147
03:07:51,605 --> 03:07:55,445
our own local density bonus program called enhanced density bonus, uh,

2148
03:07:55,685 --> 03:07:59,425
to make mixed income and multifamily housing more viable in the long beach context.

2149
03:08:00,445 --> 03:08:04,105
in 2022, the city adopted its current housing element with a focus on producing

2150
03:08:04,545 --> 03:08:08,545
more housing and more housing at various income levels, including mixed income housing,

2151
03:08:09,365 --> 03:08:13,145
um, and affordable rate, uh, units. And as part of the housing element, we committed

2152
03:08:13,585 --> 03:08:16,865
to studying and proposing updates to our enhanced density bonus program.

2153
03:08:17,835 --> 03:08:21,665
today, as councils aware, uh, we face greater challenges in facilitating more housing

2154
03:08:21,905 --> 03:08:25,615
development, including less federal funding, high interest rates, high

2155
03:08:26,185 --> 03:08:29,865
construction costs, uh, which means that building housing and especially affordable housing,

2156
03:08:30,545 --> 03:08:34,545
continues to be an incredibly expensive endeavor. Uh, we know the

2157
03:08:34,705 --> 03:08:38,395
updates are needed to our existing ordinance, uh, since housing projects are still using

2158
03:08:38,745 --> 03:08:42,465
state density bonus program at a rate of four times our local density bonus

2159
03:08:42,785 --> 03:08:46,465
program. And today we have multiple state density bonus projects, uh, that

2160
03:08:46,865 --> 03:08:50,545
are in construction or have been completed in long beach, while only one enhanced density

2161
03:08:50,875 --> 03:08:54,505
bonus project has got to the building and permit stage. And none have been constructed

2162
03:08:55,185 --> 03:08:57,345
underscoring the need to update our local program,

2163
03:08:59,645 --> 03:09:03,425
but it's not been without significant effort, uh, planning commission. And this city council took great

2164
03:09:03,735 --> 03:09:07,585
strides to adopt and updates to the city's inclusionary housing ordinance last year,

2165
03:09:08,205 --> 03:09:12,105
um, expanding the requirements to be citywide and including a lot more affordability

2166
03:09:13,185 --> 03:09:16,865
required by the ordinance. And these are bold steps, uh, that go hand in hand with today's updates

2167
03:09:17,245 --> 03:09:20,985
to density bonus, uh, density bonus. And inclusionary really can be seen as sibling

2168
03:09:21,985 --> 03:09:25,905
policies that work together. Um, our inclusionary housing ordinance requires,

2169
03:09:26,605 --> 03:09:30,345
uh, housing projects with 10 or more units to include a percentage of affordable units

2170
03:09:30,635 --> 03:09:34,535
based on the project's location. And density bonus is a voluntary program that

2171
03:09:34,825 --> 03:09:38,715
gives a spectrum of benefits to those multifamily housing projects for providing those affordable

2172
03:09:39,385 --> 03:09:43,385
units or for, uh, providing community serving amenities. So how

2173
03:09:43,585 --> 03:09:47,505
does this actually work? Uh, let's think about a hypothetical housing development. Um, say we

2174
03:09:47,625 --> 03:09:51,585
have a piece of land where the base density allows the property owner to build a 30 unit project.

2175
03:09:52,245 --> 03:09:56,205
if you're a visual, uh, learner like me, we can visualize these little blue blocks that

2176
03:09:56,645 --> 03:10:00,625
represent 30 blue, uh, units on the left. So this hypothetical project is over 10

2177
03:10:00,845 --> 03:10:04,585
units, and it requires the inclusion of 12% low income units. So

2178
03:10:04,905 --> 03:10:08,845
now moving to that middle box, this means of those 30 units, four are going

2179
03:10:09,085 --> 03:10:12,945
to be low income. That's, uh, shown in orange in the center diagram. The

2180
03:10:13,165 --> 03:10:17,045
remaining 26 can be market rate. So in exchange for providing those

2181
03:10:17,205 --> 03:10:20,815
four low income units, the property owner can take advantage of a density bonus.

2182
03:10:21,275 --> 03:10:25,265
this is now on the right hand side of the screen. They're eligible for an additional 12 units to

2183
03:10:25,485 --> 03:10:29,325
their project, and they could build all a few or none of those, uh, additional units,

2184
03:10:29,625 --> 03:10:31,805
but it's a benefit available to the project.

2185
03:10:35,755 --> 03:10:39,685
uh, to help ground our effort. In updating our, uh, local density bonus, we analyzed five

2186
03:10:39,985 --> 03:10:43,835
other municipalities that have density bonus programs, uh, the city of la, san

2187
03:10:44,055 --> 03:10:47,845
francisco, culver city, la county, and city of seattle. Some larger, some

2188
03:10:48,135 --> 03:10:52,075
smaller than us. All of the other cities that we researched go

2189
03:10:52,295 --> 03:10:56,215
above and beyond the state density bonus and provide many benefits to projects such

2190
03:10:56,495 --> 03:11:00,375
as including, uh, the benefit for adding two to three additional stories

2191
03:11:00,635 --> 03:11:04,575
in height, waiving parking minimums, streamlining the permit process for the

2192
03:11:04,695 --> 03:11:08,525
affordable housing among any many other things. All of them also

2193
03:11:08,815 --> 03:11:12,705
give special bonuses for amenities like childcare facilities or public open space

2194
03:11:13,115 --> 03:11:15,855
or neighborhood serving commercial uses, uh, for those projects.

2195
03:11:17,995 --> 03:11:21,955
as you're aware, the city has continued obligation to do more to facilitated housing at

2196
03:11:22,175 --> 03:11:26,055
all levels, especially affordable housing, um, on our regional housing needs assessment.

2197
03:11:26,835 --> 03:11:30,755
as you know, we're halfway through our, uh, eight year arena and we've only, uh,

2198
03:11:31,605 --> 03:11:35,595
permitted about a quarter of the overall housing need. And of that only 6% has

2199
03:11:35,815 --> 03:11:39,495
been for our affordable housing target, um, indicating that we are significantly

2200
03:11:39,875 --> 03:11:43,835
behind on, uh, facilitating the process of more affordable housing. And

2201
03:11:44,295 --> 03:11:47,995
enhanced density bonus seeks to address this head on. Um, in

2202
03:11:48,455 --> 03:11:52,375
addition to talking with staff and having focus groups, uh, with key stakeholders, we spent a lot

2203
03:11:52,495 --> 03:11:56,355
of time over the past year talking to residents. We tabled at community events, we

2204
03:11:56,575 --> 03:12:00,535
hosted two workshops, um, did some stakeholder interviews and enhanced

2205
03:12:00,655 --> 03:12:04,655
density bonus took center stage at, uh, two big open houses that the planning bureau

2206
03:12:04,995 --> 03:12:08,795
did, focusing on housing policy, one in the fall, one in the spring. Uh, of

2207
03:12:09,015 --> 03:12:12,895
those two events, we had over 161 attendees and we also received

2208
03:12:13,055 --> 03:12:16,975
over 156 written comments over the course of the year. Um, in addition, again,

2209
03:12:17,255 --> 03:12:21,255
to dozens of conversations with residents on the ordinance. Um, a detailed report

2210
03:12:21,775 --> 03:12:25,695
of those comments are included, um, as an attachment. Um, and I'll summarize those

2211
03:12:25,855 --> 03:12:29,735
50 pages here. Um, there's a lot of support for improving the usefulness of the,

2212
03:12:30,235 --> 03:12:33,615
the policy. There's a desire to increase affordable housing and affordability requirements

2213
03:12:34,535 --> 03:12:38,255
concerns over the impact of parking availability, concerns over the preservation of

2214
03:12:38,655 --> 03:12:41,975
historic, uh, character and density increases in single family neighborhoods.

2215
03:12:42,875 --> 03:12:46,095
we received a lot of ideas of support for more special bonuses, particularly,

2216
03:12:47,155 --> 03:12:51,075
uh, for housing in proximity to parks and community members also

2217
03:12:51,365 --> 03:12:54,265
underscored the need for increased bonuses for all affordability levels.

2218
03:12:56,025 --> 03:12:59,885
um, so let's talk about those special bonuses. Um, currently we have the opportunity

2219
03:13:00,365 --> 03:13:04,085
for developers to tap into special bonuses, um, for developments

2220
03:13:04,885 --> 03:13:08,585
that are including larger bedrooms that accommodate families or projects that build onsite,

2221
03:13:09,245 --> 03:13:12,755
uh, childcare. And so the proposed ordinance would add new special bonuses

2222
03:13:13,585 --> 03:13:17,565
for projects that are doing any of the following, uh, locating within a thousand feet of a

2223
03:13:17,685 --> 03:13:21,485
park, removing a nuisance property, um, projects that are providing senior housing

2224
03:13:22,045 --> 03:13:25,805
projects with an active ground floor use like a restaurant or a grocery store. Projects

2225
03:13:26,365 --> 03:13:30,125
that adhere to higher labor standards that are encouraged by the state, like using,

2226
03:13:30,505 --> 03:13:34,245
uh, union labor or prevailing wage. The ordinance also

2227
03:13:34,525 --> 03:13:38,465
includes some technical cleanups to improve the usability of the ordinance and clarify, um,

2228
03:13:38,685 --> 03:13:42,645
and ensure compliance requirements, um, with added bonuses tailored to for sale

2229
03:13:42,885 --> 03:13:45,205
projects, which comply with our inclusionary housing requirements.

2230
03:13:47,395 --> 03:13:51,005
this project, uh, was noticed in accordance with the municipal code requirements, including

2231
03:13:51,405 --> 03:13:55,245
the press, telegram, um, posting in public places and libraries. Um, and since

2232
03:13:55,485 --> 03:13:59,425
publishing of the hearing notice staff have received three public comments in support, um,

2233
03:13:59,645 --> 03:14:03,645
environmental review. Um, we had an addendum to the previously approved in initial

2234
03:14:03,925 --> 03:14:07,645
study and negative declaration, which was prepared and included in your hearing

2235
03:14:08,125 --> 03:14:12,115
materials and staff recommends the council approve,

2236
03:14:12,655 --> 03:14:16,635
uh, the ordinance update and corresponding resolution for the environmental review, uh, of the project

2237
03:14:16,975 --> 03:14:20,475
and submit to the california coastal commission at a future time. Thank you.

2238
03:14:23,265 --> 03:14:26,915
alright, that concludes our presentation. We have one member of the public signed up to speak

2239
03:14:27,315 --> 03:14:27,315
rogelio

2240
03:14:34,465 --> 03:14:38,255
rogelio martinez, north long beach resident district nine.

2241
03:14:41,195 --> 03:14:45,005
so at what cost, because in

2242
03:14:45,245 --> 03:14:48,965
the report you referenced that we are only meeting 25%

2243
03:14:50,405 --> 03:14:54,395
of our arena num target, uh, which

2244
03:14:55,385 --> 03:14:58,815
concludes on 2029. So at what cost

2245
03:14:59,605 --> 03:15:03,075
to the taxpayer, meaning do we lose some kind of government

2246
03:15:03,745 --> 03:15:06,895
funding for not meeting that, that target?

2247
03:15:08,085 --> 03:15:12,055
does it cost us money out of our pocket? What's the

2248
03:15:12,215 --> 03:15:15,965
cost of not meeting that arena? Number, number

2249
03:15:16,485 --> 03:15:19,815
two, um, the person that did the presentation

2250
03:15:20,835 --> 03:15:24,655
was a planner, number four, that was the title. If that

2251
03:15:24,855 --> 03:15:27,975
was your idea with the blocks, the yellow and the blue blocks,

2252
03:15:29,485 --> 03:15:33,395
that was outstanding because most people are visual. So

2253
03:15:33,615 --> 03:15:35,895
if that was your idea, good job on that. Thank you.

2254
03:15:37,805 --> 03:15:41,455
special bonuses. I didn't hear things like an innovative

2255
03:15:42,085 --> 03:15:46,015
idea, which is not new. It's not something that I invented, but I should have heard

2256
03:15:46,175 --> 03:15:49,235
in special bonuses, property tax subsidies.

2257
03:15:52,185 --> 03:15:55,925
what I didn't hear in the presentation was as a special bonus,

2258
03:15:57,045 --> 03:16:00,865
streamline permitting process for set projects because

2259
03:16:01,375 --> 03:16:05,045
of permitting in our city. I don't have to tell you, but it sucks.

2260
03:16:08,865 --> 03:16:12,845
and then lastly, as a special bonus, what about the residents of

2261
03:16:13,035 --> 03:16:16,565
long beach? There should be a special bonus for hiring

2262
03:16:17,435 --> 03:16:20,995
general contractors that live in the city, subcontractor

2263
03:16:22,025 --> 03:16:25,945
subcontractors that live in the city. We need to put people to

2264
03:16:26,235 --> 03:16:28,135
work. That's all I have.

2265
03:16:35,085 --> 03:16:38,585
that concludes public comment. Taking it back behind the rail.

2266
03:16:39,355 --> 03:16:42,835
let's see. Council member thrash into, thank you so much, mayor.

2267
03:16:43,685 --> 03:16:47,065
um, so I really consider this to be a very innovative

2268
03:16:47,725 --> 03:16:51,685
way to really think about how we continue to add units, um, to

2269
03:16:52,005 --> 03:16:55,705
our housing stock within the city. Um, so thank you for taking the time to both

2270
03:16:56,185 --> 03:16:59,905
visually share that with the community, um, in the way that you did and for the staff

2271
03:17:00,205 --> 03:17:04,185
and all that is necessary in order to optimize this code. Uh, while this has been

2272
03:17:04,705 --> 03:17:08,705
a long set of hearings, I'm really pleased tonight that I feel like we're making great

2273
03:17:09,305 --> 03:17:12,615
progress on our housing, uh, element and our goals accordingly.

2274
03:17:13,605 --> 03:17:17,505
uh, so we were able to start with looking at zone in and one part of our city

2275
03:17:17,745 --> 03:17:21,465
that is a high opportunity part of our city, uh, which is a great place

2276
03:17:21,805 --> 03:17:25,465
to put housing for families that needed most. Then we went to a

2277
03:17:25,825 --> 03:17:29,825
specific site specifically within my district that I'm very excited about bringing housing,

2278
03:17:30,645 --> 03:17:34,215
uh, to that site and activating an underutilized and vacant site.

2279
03:17:34,805 --> 03:17:38,475
and then finally here we have the enhanced, uh, density bonus,

2280
03:17:38,915 --> 03:17:42,825
which will allow us to be able to make a number of sites much more attractive,

2281
03:17:43,845 --> 03:17:47,615
um, to developers without having to add any additional dollars

2282
03:17:48,885 --> 03:17:52,865
to, uh, development. So I think that, um, you know,

2283
03:17:52,945 --> 03:17:56,845
this again, is just a great way to think about whatever our long-term strategy is.

2284
03:17:57,445 --> 03:18:01,225
um, do all we can to get towards, uh, hitting our arena goals, if not exceeding

2285
03:18:01,785 --> 03:18:05,745
them, uh, by the time we get to the end of the time period. And I look

2286
03:18:05,905 --> 03:18:09,675
forward to supporting this motion. Thank you. Thank

2287
03:18:10,025 --> 03:18:13,985
you. Council member sorrow. Yeah, I wanna add my support to this item. I too, wanna reiterate.

2288
03:18:14,455 --> 03:18:18,345
that was a great presentation, but I will note that you may wanna change the

2289
03:18:18,545 --> 03:18:21,835
colors to like gradients because there are people who are colorblind

2290
03:18:22,855 --> 03:18:26,575
that can't see those colors. So just for consideration. But that was a great explanation.

2291
03:18:27,885 --> 03:18:31,455
uh, I just wanted to reiterate again how, um, great it is that,

2292
03:18:32,405 --> 03:18:36,385
uh, you know, our department, uh, planners are thoughtful in ways that we can incentivize

2293
03:18:37,255 --> 03:18:41,245
development throughout our city so that they're not all in one

2294
03:18:41,465 --> 03:18:45,225
area. Uh, I've shared this before because, uh, we do need to meet arena

2295
03:18:45,615 --> 03:18:49,525
goal. Uh, can you re can you share again why it's so important

2296
03:18:49,985 --> 03:18:53,885
to meet arena goals? Uh, not only because it addressed the need

2297
03:18:54,185 --> 03:18:57,735
for housing that we see today, um, but other reasons. Right,

2298
03:18:59,015 --> 03:19:02,945
right. So there's kind of some key reasons that rena is important. So the first one

2299
03:19:03,165 --> 03:19:07,085
really has nothing to do with arena. It has to do with the people that live in our city.

2300
03:19:07,905 --> 03:19:11,605
and we are a, uh, majority renter city.

2301
03:19:11,945 --> 03:19:15,605
and most of those renters are cost burdened. Some of them are severely

2302
03:19:15,955 --> 03:19:19,955
cost burdened, meaning they're paying a very high proportion of their income as rent. Many

2303
03:19:20,245 --> 03:19:24,045
of them are also experiencing overcrowding and some are both experiencing

2304
03:19:24,925 --> 03:19:28,885
overcrowding and substandard conditions, living in conditions that don't

2305
03:19:29,165 --> 03:19:32,785
provide them, um, the safety and dignity that we would all expect of,

2306
03:19:33,225 --> 03:19:36,605
um, the housing. And we can't improve any of that

2307
03:19:37,565 --> 03:19:41,145
situation without producing more housing. So that's sort of the first reason. The second reason is

2308
03:19:41,715 --> 03:19:44,695
legally we are required to facilitate

2309
03:19:45,865 --> 03:19:49,725
the full arena allocation that we receive from the state. So the word

2310
03:19:49,885 --> 03:19:53,665
is facilitate. We don't control the market. Um, and

2311
03:19:54,715 --> 03:19:58,525
there's not a specific consequence to not meeting the arena

2312
03:19:59,065 --> 03:20:02,415
if we do everything necessary to facilitate

2313
03:20:03,345 --> 03:20:07,265
the market being able to provide that. So that means we provide available sites. We

2314
03:20:07,485 --> 03:20:11,205
have a process that makes sense and works. We have bonuses such as the item

2315
03:20:11,555 --> 03:20:15,405
tonight. We have appropriate zoning such as the, the item before this. Um, so

2316
03:20:15,605 --> 03:20:19,345
that's kind of a second one. And then the third is if we're

2317
03:20:19,665 --> 03:20:23,625
not taking those steps, um, we would first get a warning and then we would

2318
03:20:23,745 --> 03:20:27,625
get a legal action and eventually we would lose all of our

2319
03:20:27,895 --> 03:20:31,485
ability to control the development, uh, in our city. Um,

2320
03:20:31,965 --> 03:20:35,825
and we would have our housing element de certified, and then we would be subject to what's

2321
03:20:36,065 --> 03:20:40,065
called builder's remedy, which is not an abstract thing. It's happened in santa monica,

2322
03:20:40,575 --> 03:20:44,385
it's happened in beverly hills. It's, uh, where a developer comes in

2323
03:20:44,585 --> 03:20:48,585
and says, this is my piece of land and I'm not dealing with you city. I'm gonna send you a letter

2324
03:20:48,845 --> 03:20:52,825
and I'm gonna, the state's gonna approve my project. And it happens. That's not something we want to

2325
03:20:52,865 --> 03:20:56,865
happen here in our city. So we want to plan for growth, we want to

2326
03:20:57,105 --> 03:21:01,025
think about it, we wanna do it neighborhood by neighborhood. Um, but ultimately we do need

2327
03:21:01,225 --> 03:21:05,225
to facilitate that amount of growth that is designated by the state. Thank you.

2328
03:21:05,745 --> 03:21:09,185
I appreciate the overview and why it's so important we meet arena numbers.

2329
03:21:11,405 --> 03:21:15,065
thank you. And, and I'll tell you, I I was chair of scag

2330
03:21:15,435 --> 03:21:19,275
during this arena cycle. Important to know growth is gonna

2331
03:21:19,475 --> 03:21:23,335
happen one way or another. The only question is, is

2332
03:21:23,785 --> 03:21:27,265
will it happen in a way that is planned and thoughtful and safe

2333
03:21:27,935 --> 03:21:31,075
or in a way that is haphazard where you have overcrowding

2334
03:21:31,985 --> 03:21:35,765
illegally converted garages, um, uh, building codes

2335
03:21:36,115 --> 03:21:39,955
that are not met, um, things that are unsafe. So that's incredibly important that

2336
03:21:40,235 --> 03:21:43,995
we plan, we plan for our growth. Now on this one thing I wanna highlight,

2337
03:21:44,355 --> 03:21:47,565
and thank you, you, um, thank you mr. Kunz for reminding me of this.

2338
03:21:48,615 --> 03:21:52,065
we're taking a big step here, and this is

2339
03:21:52,625 --> 03:21:56,085
our first thing that we've done from a land use standpoint to incentivize

2340
03:21:56,655 --> 03:22:00,325
labor standards to ensure construction. There's an incentive to ensure that

2341
03:22:00,805 --> 03:22:04,645
construction, 'cause we hear a lot about, um, bad contractors. We hear

2342
03:22:04,845 --> 03:22:08,725
a lot of public comment about that. We're ensuring there are labor standards and housing that is built.

2343
03:22:09,305 --> 03:22:13,085
and this is for the very first time we're adding labor standards. And how many, how many jurisdictions

2344
03:22:13,725 --> 03:22:17,595
have actually successfully added labor standards to, uh, enhanced density bonuses,

2345
03:22:18,495 --> 03:22:22,405
right? So, uh, we're attaching, uh, a specific

2346
03:22:22,565 --> 03:22:26,445
bonus for using our skilled and trade labor partners. Um, I believe

2347
03:22:26,725 --> 03:22:30,525
we're the first city to take this specific approach. Um, the city of berkeley tried it

2348
03:22:31,125 --> 03:22:34,985
a different way that, uh, maybe wasn't fully acceptable or

2349
03:22:35,685 --> 03:22:39,685
realized. Um, so what we're trying to do, we've, we've heard a lot from communities and

2350
03:22:39,805 --> 03:22:43,605
from our labor partners that this is important and, and we agree, but you can't

2351
03:22:43,925 --> 03:22:47,805
usually attach a zoning requirement to a labor standard 'cause we're

2352
03:22:48,005 --> 03:22:51,615
preempted by the state, right? So by attaching it to an incentive, we're

2353
03:22:52,165 --> 03:22:56,005
creating a market incentive for developers and property owners to make the choice

2354
03:22:56,305 --> 03:22:59,975
to use one of our skilled and trade, um, trained, um, labor

2355
03:23:00,325 --> 03:23:04,285
partners, um, you know, our, our talented carpenters and pipe

2356
03:23:04,485 --> 03:23:08,445
fitters and laborers. Um, so we're creating that opportunity. So we'll be

2357
03:23:08,525 --> 03:23:11,365
the first to do that. I also think we're one of the first, um, jurisdictions

2358
03:23:12,545 --> 03:23:16,485
in the state. Um, we have a nuisance bonus. So we have a lot

2359
03:23:16,605 --> 03:23:20,485
of uses that are not great for our communities. We have too many liquor stores

2360
03:23:20,865 --> 03:23:24,565
in our city. Um, we have other kind of nuisance

2361
03:23:24,915 --> 03:23:28,725
uses. If you remove one of those uses, you'll be eligible for an additional bonus.

2362
03:23:29,025 --> 03:23:32,965
so we're trying to create the financial incentive for some of those problem uses to go

2363
03:23:33,125 --> 03:23:36,495
away. So I think that's a great example of leveraging

2364
03:23:37,175 --> 03:23:40,405
incentives and land use to create, um, improvements

2365
03:23:41,205 --> 03:23:44,865
in quality of life. Uh, ensure that these nuisances that didn't,

2366
03:23:45,305 --> 03:23:49,005
you know, they came from haphazard planning in the past, were addressing those challenges

2367
03:23:49,865 --> 03:23:53,805
and creating opportunities for real quality of life, neighborhood serving

2368
03:23:54,085 --> 03:23:57,955
amenities and housing, while also we once

2369
03:23:58,245 --> 03:24:02,045
again are the first city, uh, to be able to innovatively

2370
03:24:03,535 --> 03:24:07,235
apply labor standards. So you have things like local hire and a living wage

2371
03:24:08,065 --> 03:24:11,965
as we build housing in our community. And so those, those are two really incredibly

2372
03:24:12,845 --> 03:24:16,745
important, um, uh, notes that I thought needed to be highlighted a bit. Uh,

2373
03:24:17,025 --> 03:24:20,905
but thank you christopher and thank you for the, to the community for, for pushing us

2374
03:24:21,125 --> 03:24:24,955
to be innovative in this, um, in this standard. Thank you so much. Okay.

2375
03:24:25,385 --> 03:24:29,135
so there's no more comments from the council. How many votes do we have here? Three votes. Three

2376
03:24:29,485 --> 03:24:33,265
more votes. Let's go ahead and move to the votes. First vote please. First vote is

2377
03:24:33,505 --> 03:24:37,365
on the addendum to the initial study in negative declaration that was adopted wind city first

2378
03:24:37,605 --> 03:24:41,465
repaired the enhanced density bonus. Motion is

2379
03:24:41,685 --> 03:24:45,405
carried. Second vote please. The second vote is on the ordinance, adopting

2380
03:24:49,505 --> 03:24:53,325
the changes to municipal code section 21 on the enhanced

2381
03:24:53,515 --> 03:24:54,405
density bonus section.

2382
03:25:00,555 --> 03:25:04,535
motion is carried third vote. And the third vote is on

2383
03:25:04,655 --> 03:25:08,575
the resolution to send the new, uh, regulations for enhanced density

2384
03:25:08,865 --> 03:25:12,525
bonus as an update to r-l-c-p-a to the local coastal

2385
03:25:13,015 --> 03:25:15,335
program. Amendment over to the coastal commission.

2386
03:25:22,825 --> 03:25:26,565
oh, sorry. Motion is carried. Alright, well that concludes,

2387
03:25:27,145 --> 03:25:29,565
uh, our hearings. We'll now move to item 49,

2388
03:25:35,515 --> 03:25:38,835
communication from councilwoman thresh tu vice mayor uranga councilwoman zendejas

2389
03:25:39,575 --> 03:25:43,395
recommendation to conduct a feasibility analysis of the community violence intervention

2390
03:25:44,055 --> 03:25:47,825
and prevention recommendations outlined in the 2025 long

2391
03:25:48,315 --> 03:25:52,075
beach community safety roadmap report and report back to the city council within

2392
03:25:52,405 --> 03:25:56,185
60 days. Alright, so, uh,

2393
03:25:56,525 --> 03:26:00,485
I wanna thank everyone for being patient when it comes to hearings. We have very little flexibility

2394
03:26:01,355 --> 03:26:05,045
when they're noticed publicly. This item was added after the agenda was set.

2395
03:26:05,745 --> 03:26:09,725
um, but we are now here. I'm gonna pass it to, um, uh, council

2396
03:26:10,165 --> 03:26:14,085
member thrash and to, to begin the presentation. Thank you so much. Uh, I

2397
03:26:14,205 --> 03:26:18,035
too wanna thank the community for staying. I know, um, that it was a long

2398
03:26:18,325 --> 03:26:22,305
meeting today. Um, but this is an important topic and I thank you all for, uh,

2399
03:26:22,615 --> 03:26:26,375
continuing to stick with it. Uh, so tonight, uh, I'm bringing forth

2400
03:26:26,945 --> 03:26:30,745
an item, uh, where we talked earlier in our meeting about, uh, gun

2401
03:26:31,165 --> 03:26:34,795
violence and violence prevention within our community. Uh, some,

2402
03:26:35,285 --> 03:26:39,045
I think some of you know, just recently we lost a 15-year-old, uh, young

2403
03:26:39,425 --> 03:26:43,285
man, uh, who, uh, lost his life to gun violence, uh, within our city

2404
03:26:43,665 --> 03:26:47,425
in, in particular within my district. Um, this is

2405
03:26:47,685 --> 03:26:51,445
a tragic, uh, headline that impacts our schools and our neighborhoods

2406
03:26:51,945 --> 03:26:55,745
and our community. And while this reflects a loss, uh, we

2407
03:26:55,965 --> 03:26:59,325
do wanna reflect on the fact that we have had over the past several years,

2408
03:27:00,185 --> 03:27:03,885
uh, a response to our community regarding that. And I wanna thank chief

2409
03:27:04,445 --> 03:27:08,405
ish and the long beach police department along with community leaders who are here

2410
03:27:08,575 --> 03:27:12,165
today, who we had a chance to honor for all of your tireless

2411
03:27:12,725 --> 03:27:16,565
work and efforts to ensure that we continue to have a five year

2412
03:27:16,845 --> 03:27:20,435
historical low and violent crime within our city. This

2413
03:27:20,985 --> 03:27:24,845
is progress. Um, however, we also wanna recognize that frontline

2414
03:27:25,525 --> 03:27:29,065
officers alone cannot manage the systematic societal crises

2415
03:27:30,115 --> 03:27:33,475
that fall outside the scope of traditional policing. Enforcement

2416
03:27:34,185 --> 03:27:38,115
is a tool, but it that as a tool alone, can resolve the root

2417
03:27:38,455 --> 03:27:42,345
conditions that drive someone to pick up a weapon and

2418
03:27:42,565 --> 03:27:46,365
engage in communities. We have before us.

2419
03:27:46,645 --> 03:27:50,225
the 2026 portrait of los angeles county, which has confirmed

2420
03:27:50,705 --> 03:27:53,665
what residents have already know, was shared earlier in the presentation,

2421
03:27:54,775 --> 03:27:58,765
that too many youth in our city feel disconnected, especially sometimes in

2422
03:27:58,985 --> 03:28:02,785
the southwest part of our city, the north port areas and parts

2423
03:28:03,085 --> 03:28:06,905
of central long beach. Uh, more than 20% express feeling that way,

2424
03:28:07,205 --> 03:28:10,505
one in five young people either not working or not in school.

2425
03:28:11,615 --> 03:28:15,265
this demands a systematic response. Uh, so to build on that,

2426
03:28:15,895 --> 03:28:19,775
I've been asking how can we obtain information from

2427
03:28:20,085 --> 03:28:23,345
the community and understand what's happening, uh, within,

2428
03:28:24,165 --> 03:28:28,035
uh, our communities. Sometimes the attention grabbing media ecosystems

2429
03:28:28,885 --> 03:28:32,585
is, is hard to, to break through. And we cannot expect that community

2430
03:28:33,025 --> 03:28:36,965
members will be able to access a flyer from city hall or

2431
03:28:37,245 --> 03:28:40,905
any other way that we typically communicate. We wanna meet the community

2432
03:28:41,345 --> 03:28:45,175
where they are. That's precisely why it's so important that

2433
03:28:45,465 --> 03:28:49,305
we have credible messengers within community. I know I certainly have

2434
03:28:49,485 --> 03:28:53,345
had conversations with several of them, uh, since the incident in, in my community

2435
03:28:54,325 --> 03:28:58,305
to better understand how we create a bridge, um, and make sure

2436
03:28:58,505 --> 03:29:02,505
that we close those gaps accordingly. We also find that some in

2437
03:29:02,705 --> 03:29:06,545
our community don't feel safe going ahead and reporting crime that is

2438
03:29:06,745 --> 03:29:10,505
happening. We also know that in our community and across the city,

2439
03:29:11,205 --> 03:29:15,145
um, strong beach and initiative known as standing together to reach our next

2440
03:29:15,385 --> 03:29:19,265
generation, um, has been operating for several years and has helped

2441
03:29:19,485 --> 03:29:23,145
to ensure that our summers are as cool as possible, uh, within

2442
03:29:23,575 --> 03:29:27,385
long beach. But we wanna make sure that that work, uh, continues

2443
03:29:27,665 --> 03:29:31,255
to move forward. So with 10, uh, with tonight's, uh, request,

2444
03:29:31,925 --> 03:29:35,855
and I wanna thank my colleagues, uh, vice mayor uranga, along with

2445
03:29:36,255 --> 03:29:40,235
council member zendejas for their support. I'm asking

2446
03:29:40,495 --> 03:29:44,195
us to take a look at how we identify ways to ensure

2447
03:29:44,515 --> 03:29:48,035
that there's cross communication among the various departments from police

2448
03:29:48,535 --> 03:29:51,955
to public health, um, our local hospitals who you saw out here tonight,

2449
03:29:52,655 --> 03:29:56,635
and others who are local community organizations to make sure we have a

2450
03:29:56,755 --> 03:30:00,595
community centered approach. And then second, we know we've

2451
03:30:00,875 --> 03:30:04,655
got budget challenges coming up, but I'm hoping that we'll be able to look at

2452
03:30:05,035 --> 03:30:08,995
a pathway towards identifying funding to continue to support this work

2453
03:30:09,215 --> 03:30:12,865
in the future when resources do become available accordingly.

2454
03:30:14,595 --> 03:30:18,535
so with um, the world looking at long beach and all that we

2455
03:30:18,695 --> 03:30:22,595
have been doing, I wanna make sure that with every resident and every zip

2456
03:30:22,815 --> 03:30:26,675
code, um, has an opportunity to focus on safety within our

2457
03:30:26,895 --> 03:30:30,815
community. And I'm asking for our city manager to report back, um, in 60

2458
03:30:31,085 --> 03:30:34,895
days regarding the feasibility of moving forward with a pathway

2459
03:30:35,485 --> 03:30:39,005
towards continuing to support this work as resources become available.

2460
03:30:39,695 --> 03:30:42,925
thank you. Alright, thank you.

2461
03:30:44,055 --> 03:30:48,045
we'll go to council members zendejas. Thank you

2462
03:30:48,245 --> 03:30:52,105
councilwoman thrash and for inviting me to co-sponsor on

2463
03:30:52,325 --> 03:30:56,155
this very important item. And thank you to vice mayor for also

2464
03:30:56,445 --> 03:31:00,245
signing on to this. Um, community violence must be addressed

2465
03:31:00,685 --> 03:31:04,245
through both intervention and prevention. The 2025

2466
03:31:05,355 --> 03:31:09,285
long beach community safety roadmap reports outlines

2467
03:31:09,845 --> 03:31:13,785
both data and strategic recommendations to sustain and

2468
03:31:14,435 --> 03:31:18,225
inforce reductions in crime and violence in

2469
03:31:18,445 --> 03:31:22,325
our city of long beach. Public safety in every neighborhood

2470
03:31:23,065 --> 03:31:27,065
of long beach must remain a priority. I am in strong

2471
03:31:27,485 --> 03:31:30,815
support of this request for visibility study

2472
03:31:31,705 --> 03:31:35,405
of the cvip recommendations and will

2473
03:31:35,805 --> 03:31:37,835
look forward to hearing a report back.

2474
03:31:42,645 --> 03:31:46,075
alright, thank you. Uh, account vice mayor yanga.

2475
03:31:47,335 --> 03:31:51,325
thank you. And I wanna thank, uh, customer national

2476
03:31:51,555 --> 03:31:54,585
talk and for saying I took this as well myself.

2477
03:31:56,295 --> 03:32:00,085
it's unfortunate that we have to look at what's

2478
03:32:00,505 --> 03:32:04,455
going on in our communities to create something like this. I unfortunate

2479
03:32:04,935 --> 03:32:08,775
neighborhood. We don't have to where we have safe streets, safe neighborhoods,

2480
03:32:10,285 --> 03:32:13,695
kids can walk to school at home without any worries.

2481
03:32:16,195 --> 03:32:20,015
and so based on that, I strongly support ms. Adam. I look

2482
03:32:20,215 --> 03:32:23,555
forward to, uh, the study when it comes out.

2483
03:32:24,305 --> 03:32:28,155
thank you. Thank you. Council

2484
03:32:28,555 --> 03:32:32,155
member rick sodi. Thank you mayor. I'm also in strong support, um, of this particular,

2485
03:32:32,655 --> 03:32:36,655
um, uh, this particular item. Um, I'm really looking forward to the report back. Uh,

2486
03:32:37,135 --> 03:32:41,115
my only question would be, uh, 60 days from now we'll put a squarely in the middle

2487
03:32:41,235 --> 03:32:45,235
of the budget process. So I just wanted to know if the maker of the motion might consider

2488
03:32:45,615 --> 03:32:49,315
giving staff a little bit more time. 'cause this is gonna be pretty comprehensive. And I would like,

2489
03:32:50,015 --> 03:32:53,865
uh, this report, um, to really take into, um, into

2490
03:32:54,355 --> 03:32:57,115
consideration all the elements that are in this particular report.

2491
03:33:00,315 --> 03:33:04,275
the last time we had a matter like this, we brought something back in 30 days. Um,

2492
03:33:04,775 --> 03:33:08,615
I recognize that we are, you know, in the middle of budget season about

2493
03:33:08,935 --> 03:33:11,715
that time, uh, with 75 days be

2494
03:33:13,255 --> 03:33:17,155
you didn't have a specification. I didn't, I didn't have a specific question because I I have suggestion on how

2495
03:33:17,315 --> 03:33:21,095
to handle it. I mean, what was that? I have a suggestion on how to handle it. Oh,

2496
03:33:21,425 --> 03:33:25,375
okay. Well, in terms of timing, join the conversation. Sure. Um,

2497
03:33:26,055 --> 03:33:29,595
so this summer's was adopted in the last fiscal year's budget. So this summer's,

2498
03:33:30,335 --> 03:33:34,275
um, plan is already been funded for this upcoming

2499
03:33:34,475 --> 03:33:38,445
summer. This next summer will be a part of the fy

2500
03:33:38,725 --> 03:33:42,525
27 budget. So just make it a part of conversations and discussions for fy

2501
03:33:42,805 --> 03:33:46,765
27 instead of a, a deadline in the middle of the budget process. 'cause that hasn't be,

2502
03:33:46,885 --> 03:33:50,765
doesn't have to be done until september 15th. So, um,

2503
03:33:51,095 --> 03:33:55,065
that would put us four or five months out from now. Well, that's the only time you

2504
03:33:55,185 --> 03:33:58,225
can appropriate any money anyway. No, no. I'm talking about the report back.

2505
03:34:00,115 --> 03:34:04,075
I, I think, uh, is your idea to do a report back and make and consider anything for

2506
03:34:04,235 --> 03:34:08,075
the next, this upcoming budget for yes. For next year, then not, I think the appropriate

2507
03:34:08,435 --> 03:34:12,015
motion would be make place it in consideration for this upcoming budget

2508
03:34:12,685 --> 03:34:16,395
discussion. What does that mean in terms of timeframe? You're, you're specifically saying

2509
03:34:16,875 --> 03:34:20,875
september? Yeah. You know, let's bring tom in. Tom, I think the idea here,

2510
03:34:21,075 --> 03:34:24,915
yeah, I, I think you're all saying the same thing and I think it all will work out in the 75 day range.

2511
03:34:25,195 --> 03:34:28,885
that'll be right around september 1st, which is right when you're gonna be doing adoption of budget. Right.

2512
03:34:29,255 --> 03:34:33,235
um, so, uh, we have put some of this information out in, um, in a memo

2513
03:34:33,395 --> 03:34:36,835
already in march, at least some of the, the efforts. We can then take a look at this report.

2514
03:34:37,555 --> 03:34:41,395
I, we haven't really had a chance to look at it yet, so I don't know what level of of work it'll take due

2515
03:34:41,595 --> 03:34:45,435
to the feasibility. We can certainly come back in that 75 days and also talk then about

2516
03:34:45,635 --> 03:34:49,635
what's in the budget and then the council can make some recommendations there. And I, as I understand

2517
03:34:50,245 --> 03:34:54,035
ten's point, it's to also look, you know, knowing that this year is gonna be rough, that we're

2518
03:34:54,315 --> 03:34:58,275
not gonna have a lot of resources, how do we start positioning ourselves for other funding beyond that?

2519
03:34:58,435 --> 03:35:02,435
which I think is a good discussion as part of the budget as well. So I think, so I think

2520
03:35:02,555 --> 03:35:06,435
the best way is to, rather than say an arbitrary 60 days or 75 days

2521
03:35:06,715 --> 03:35:10,635
or whatever it is, make it a part of the adoption of the upcoming budget,

2522
03:35:11,215 --> 03:35:14,755
the consideration, um, of the data that you're, you're factoring.

2523
03:35:15,915 --> 03:35:19,855
I don't feel as comfortable with that mayor. I would prefer 75 days. I'm

2524
03:35:20,075 --> 03:35:23,955
very comfortable with that, with the intent of it being part of the upcoming

2525
03:35:24,295 --> 03:35:28,235
budget conversation. Alright, . So that, that

2526
03:35:28,515 --> 03:35:32,355
would be my motion. So you, you want to give a deadline that comes after we adopt the budget.

2527
03:35:33,465 --> 03:35:37,235
okay. Alright. We'll just go with 75 days leave. 75 will actually be right

2528
03:35:37,515 --> 03:35:41,355
before we adopt the budget. Okay. So I think, again, I think we'll get the report. That's fine. We'll get the report right before

2529
03:35:41,555 --> 03:35:44,635
we adopt the budget. That makes a whole lot of sense. Okay. Thank you.

2530
03:35:46,775 --> 03:35:49,075
uh, secondary, I'm assuming is comfortable with that.

2531
03:35:54,945 --> 03:35:58,875
alright. Uh, we're now gonna go to public comment. Um, I'm gonna

2532
03:35:59,025 --> 03:36:02,825
read the names, if you're still here, just make your way to the front. Valerie cruz,

2533
03:36:04,135 --> 03:36:08,135
um, aya williams, eli gomez perez, joshua lopez.

2534
03:36:09,895 --> 03:36:13,285
ja. Jacob castanos, no, samoa.

2535
03:36:14,535 --> 03:36:18,415
andrew hanno, israel ornelis junior.

2536
03:36:19,535 --> 03:36:23,035
mia, uh, edrick salgado, sergio garcia,

2537
03:36:23,985 --> 03:36:27,525
emma ludo, dr. Lydia holly, leonard adams,

2538
03:36:27,995 --> 03:36:30,995
and rogelio martinez. If you heard your name, please come forward.

2539
03:36:32,575 --> 03:36:35,435
thank you. You you're good. Please come forward.

2540
03:36:36,985 --> 03:36:40,915
good evening, mayor and city council. My name is valerie cruz and I am a longtime

2541
03:36:41,715 --> 03:36:45,435
resident of district seven and also a community intervention worker with safe passages

2542
03:36:45,955 --> 03:36:49,615
on the west side of long beach. Growing up in west long beach, I have seen firsthand how

2543
03:36:50,035 --> 03:36:53,315
violence affected not only myself, but young people, families, and neighborhoods.

2544
03:36:54,205 --> 03:36:57,825
today I am proud to be a part of the solution through my work with

2545
03:36:58,305 --> 03:37:02,225
west long beach safe passages at cabrio high school, where I build relationships, support

2546
03:37:02,915 --> 03:37:06,715
students, and prevent conflicts before they escalate. The one long beach report highlights

2547
03:37:07,215 --> 03:37:11,075
the importance of investing in communities most impacted by violence

2548
03:37:11,655 --> 03:37:15,515
as both a resident and someone who serves west long beach. I have seen that

2549
03:37:15,755 --> 03:37:19,445
prevention works when it's led by trusted community members who understand

2550
03:37:20,115 --> 03:37:23,995
the challenges our neighborhoods face programs like safe passages and community

2551
03:37:24,355 --> 03:37:26,715
intervention and community violence intervention

2552
03:37:28,425 --> 03:37:31,835
help create safer schools, stronger relationships and opportunities

2553
03:37:32,455 --> 03:37:35,915
for youth to thrive. I encourage the city to continue investing

2554
03:37:36,535 --> 03:37:39,475
in these proven community-based solutions because

2555
03:37:40,785 --> 03:37:44,575
when we invest in prevention, we invest in the youth and we invest, I'm

2556
03:37:44,795 --> 03:37:47,355
sorry. And the future for long beach. Thank you for your time.

2557
03:37:50,165 --> 03:37:54,015
thank you. Next speaker, please. Hello, mayor, uh,

2558
03:37:54,485 --> 03:37:58,475
richardson and, uh, city council. My name's, uh, librado. I went

2559
03:37:58,675 --> 03:38:02,435
with junior because it's hard to roll the rs. So I say junior, we, they all call me my colleagues

2560
03:38:02,795 --> 03:38:06,675
homie me. Uh, uh, junior. Anyhow, um, I'm a

2561
03:38:07,015 --> 03:38:10,795
native, uh, of long beach. I lived all over every district here in long,

2562
03:38:11,055 --> 03:38:14,715
in the city of long beach. Um, I'm also system impacted. I was

2563
03:38:15,195 --> 03:38:18,235
released from state prison, uh, january 20, uh, 13th, 2023.

2564
03:38:19,615 --> 03:38:23,515
and when I was arrested, I did 31 years, two months. When I, when I left

2565
03:38:24,015 --> 03:38:27,935
in 1994, um, long beach was upside down. It

2566
03:38:28,155 --> 03:38:32,115
was bad, um, coming back. Um, it's the same

2567
03:38:32,335 --> 03:38:35,435
way. It's the, we, we, we really need the cbi.

2568
03:38:36,375 --> 03:38:40,245
um, here. Um, one of the things that, um,

2569
03:38:41,135 --> 03:38:44,585
this is why cbi must be centered in lived experience. It is essential to making

2570
03:38:45,495 --> 03:38:49,375
this work effective in the neighborhoods most impacted by violence. Investing

2571
03:38:49,985 --> 03:38:53,785
in the one long beach cvi pi collaborative ensures that people with lived experience

2572
03:38:54,305 --> 03:38:57,775
are part of the solution and that this work continues where it is needed most.

2573
03:38:58,405 --> 03:39:02,245
if we are serious about reducing violence, we must invest in those closest to it.

2574
03:39:03,125 --> 03:39:05,705
and I appreciate you guys hearing us out. Thank you.

2575
03:39:07,595 --> 03:39:10,305
thank you. Uh, next speaker, please.

2576
03:39:11,735 --> 03:39:15,405
good evening, mayor coun, mayor, council members and community members. I'm

2577
03:39:15,745 --> 03:39:18,685
speaking on behalf of a youth who actually had to step away for finals.

2578
03:39:20,465 --> 03:39:24,365
my, my name is eli ali gomez perez. I attend

2579
03:39:24,645 --> 03:39:28,485
jordan high school in the 9 0 8 0 5 zip code, and I'm proud to represent council

2580
03:39:28,905 --> 03:39:32,835
me council district eight. Growing up in my community, I was,

2581
03:39:32,965 --> 03:39:36,765
was surrounded by challenges that taught me my resilience and the importance of community.

2582
03:39:37,315 --> 03:39:41,275
from grant elementary to lindbergh middle school, middle school, and now jordan high

2583
03:39:41,565 --> 03:39:44,885
school, I have learned that everyone has their own story and struggles to overcome.

2584
03:39:45,965 --> 03:39:49,565
I joined the youth mentorship program because I wanted to give back to my community.

2585
03:39:50,395 --> 03:39:54,005
through ro cha, I have built valuable connections, developed my leadership

2586
03:39:54,445 --> 03:39:58,345
skills, and gained opportunities to use my voice, including being able to

2587
03:39:58,565 --> 03:40:02,495
speak here today. The program has shown me that young

2588
03:40:02,735 --> 03:40:06,675
people can make a positive impact in their communities. I have a vision for the

2589
03:40:06,895 --> 03:40:10,255
city, for a city grounded in equality, justice, unity, and safety.

2590
03:40:11,045 --> 03:40:14,775
this is why I support the one long beach safety roadmap. This report is more,

2591
03:40:15,165 --> 03:40:18,455
more than data. It reflects the real young people and communities.

2592
03:40:19,245 --> 03:40:22,665
continued investment in youth programs provides opportunities, mentorship

2593
03:40:23,355 --> 03:40:26,815
and alternatives to violence, helping create a stronger, more prosperous long beach.

2594
03:40:27,705 --> 03:40:28,175
thank you.

2595
03:40:33,155 --> 03:40:37,035
hi. I'm also gonna be reading on behalf of some of the youth who are present. Um,

2596
03:40:37,375 --> 03:40:41,255
I do wanna say that moving forward, we would like for council to be mindful when youth are president

2597
03:40:41,575 --> 03:40:45,535
at city hall because a lot of the youth are very excited to speak today, but unfortunately, they had

2598
03:40:45,695 --> 03:40:49,675
to leave because they're promoting tomorrow graduating or its finals week. So

2599
03:40:49,895 --> 03:40:53,775
we want to ensure that their voices are seen and heard. This is, um, for joshua lopez.

2600
03:40:54,755 --> 03:40:58,735
hi, my name is joshua lopez. I live in the washington neighborhood and I go to

2601
03:40:58,895 --> 03:41:02,895
washington middle school and I am 13 years old. I have lived in washington, in the

2602
03:41:03,095 --> 03:41:06,975
washington neighborhood my whole life and have heard shootings a block

2603
03:41:07,205 --> 03:41:10,935
from my home. I see gang graffiti all over the neighborhood. However,

2604
03:41:11,295 --> 03:41:14,825
there are some good sides. One positive is the 14th street basketball

2605
03:41:15,515 --> 03:41:19,415
courts that we as books and buckets help get done. I've seen

2606
03:41:19,575 --> 03:41:22,955
the courts get more activated since then and hope it helps bring people

2607
03:41:23,615 --> 03:41:27,435
together. What has helped me stay away from violence is hanging out with friends and

2608
03:41:27,655 --> 03:41:31,495
mentors who look out for me. Not all kids in my neighborhoods have the same

2609
03:41:31,695 --> 03:41:35,135
support I do. I ask for the city to fund violence prevention

2610
03:41:35,775 --> 03:41:39,775
programs. The next youth is

2611
03:41:40,175 --> 03:41:44,155
noe. Um, I go to washington middle school. I am 13

2612
03:41:44,275 --> 03:41:48,155
years old. I live in, in long beach, california, just outside the washington neighborhood.

2613
03:41:48,905 --> 03:41:52,875
growing up in long beach, I'm going to school here. Um, I've seen fights

2614
03:41:53,235 --> 03:41:57,075
among people. I've seen my own friends get jumped, robbed, got into a car crash

2615
03:41:57,275 --> 03:42:01,275
and almost die. I have men mentors at, um, violence prevention programs

2616
03:42:01,915 --> 03:42:05,775
like books and buckets who encouraged me to stay out of trouble. And I have helped me

2617
03:42:06,015 --> 03:42:09,855
get better with education. In addition, seeing the experiences of

2618
03:42:10,175 --> 03:42:14,105
my friend, um, has helped me avoid this, that lifestyle. Some

2619
03:42:14,395 --> 03:42:18,315
things I've asked, I ask of the city is if you can support funding, violence prevention

2620
03:42:18,795 --> 03:42:22,155
programs and to continue planning the washington neighborhood community center.

2621
03:42:23,985 --> 03:42:27,875
next I have, um, jacob castellanos. Hello, council members. My name is

2622
03:42:27,995 --> 03:42:31,765
jacob castellanos. I am 13 years old. I go to washington middle school.

2623
03:42:32,205 --> 03:42:35,805
I currently live in district one. Growing up, I've seen a lot

2624
03:42:36,225 --> 03:42:39,955
of gang violence. I've seen someone get shot and shot

2625
03:42:40,305 --> 03:42:44,285
and passed away right in front of my house at the age of 10. Many of

2626
03:42:44,485 --> 03:42:47,895
these events could have let me down the wrong path, but being

2627
03:42:48,645 --> 03:42:52,435
surrounded by my family and my sister who is in college makes me want,

2628
03:42:52,795 --> 03:42:56,605
want to do better. Surrounded by people like, um, edrick and others.

2629
03:42:56,875 --> 03:43:00,135
help me stay focused on and on the right path. Being

2630
03:43:00,955 --> 03:43:04,955
supported by programs like books and buckets. I feel I feel very supported.

2631
03:43:05,885 --> 03:43:09,765
I feel very, very important for our future and for me. I hope that the

2632
03:43:09,925 --> 03:43:13,845
city of long beach can help fund violence, prevention, and youth programs to help. It

2633
03:43:14,045 --> 03:43:17,515
keeps, keep it safe and do, um, better to support kids like,

2634
03:43:18,105 --> 03:43:20,825
um, joshua and, and

2635
03:43:22,635 --> 03:43:26,335
someone else. I couldn't read that. Thank you. Um, the next youth

2636
03:43:26,925 --> 03:43:30,245
I have is israel. Um, hi, my name is israel junior.

2637
03:43:31,265 --> 03:43:35,165
um, I am 14 years old. I go to washington middle school and I lived,

2638
03:43:35,645 --> 03:43:39,605
I live in the washington neighborhood. Growing up in the city, I am, um, no stranger

2639
03:43:39,785 --> 03:43:43,345
to violence. I've seen police chase a member of a local gang for

2640
03:43:43,845 --> 03:43:47,645
shooting rivals. Just last year I was helping my dad take out stuff

2641
03:43:47,885 --> 03:43:51,765
from the trunk of his car and witness a drive-by shooting right across the street

2642
03:43:51,965 --> 03:43:55,945
from me. Joining a program like, um, called books and buckets has helped me not

2643
03:43:56,165 --> 03:44:00,125
engage in this type of violence. It has helped me by staying out of

2644
03:44:00,245 --> 03:44:03,865
trouble and encouraged me to live better, um, a better life. In

2645
03:44:04,485 --> 03:44:08,485
addition, I have found several passions that also helped me stay out of trouble,

2646
03:44:08,755 --> 03:44:12,645
like fishing, biking, and playing sports. I asked the city to fund violence prevention

2647
03:44:13,205 --> 03:44:17,125
program so more youth can, uh, like me, can find better ways to live and find

2648
03:44:17,285 --> 03:44:20,405
their own passions. Lastly, I have edrick salgado.

2649
03:44:21,375 --> 03:44:24,965
hello everyone. My name is edrick salgado. I grew up in the washington neighborhood

2650
03:44:25,625 --> 03:44:28,805
and now live across the street from poly. I currently live

2651
03:44:29,845 --> 03:44:33,605
I current. I am currently in the youth advisory council of long beach and I also work

2652
03:44:34,145 --> 03:44:38,085
for parks and recs. I graduated from long beach city. Um, I

2653
03:44:38,485 --> 03:44:42,285
graduate from long beach city college with my associate's degree in two days.

2654
03:44:43,035 --> 03:44:46,875
when I was three years old, I saw one of my brother's friends pass

2655
03:44:47,165 --> 03:44:51,165
away at 13 due to gang violence. I remember seeing him lying on the ground

2656
03:44:51,385 --> 03:44:55,385
and my mom picking him up to take him to the hospital. I remember seeing him in

2657
03:44:55,605 --> 03:44:59,485
the backseat, bleeding and going in and out of consciousness as he took

2658
03:44:59,885 --> 03:45:03,725
his last breath. Growing up, I have been accustomed to violence my whole life.

2659
03:45:04,315 --> 03:45:08,125
just a year after that, I remember being at home, having a barbecue

2660
03:45:08,365 --> 03:45:12,125
and a van pulls up and a drive-by shooting occurred. I remember my sister

2661
03:45:12,605 --> 03:45:16,585
grabbing me and running inside as we laid down on the floor, ducking over, um,

2662
03:45:16,805 --> 03:45:20,655
for cover. Windows were broken. In the moments later, a helicopter light

2663
03:45:21,005 --> 03:45:24,685
flashed in our homes. As I've grown up, I've seen the same things occurring.

2664
03:45:25,755 --> 03:45:29,645
kids are still joining gangs and going down the wrong path with no hope or future.

2665
03:45:30,475 --> 03:45:34,285
when I turned 18, I remember hearing about a program called books and buckets

2666
03:45:34,985 --> 03:45:38,925
at the fir at first, coming from where I'm from, I thought it

2667
03:45:39,085 --> 03:45:42,925
was weird and corny to be part of something so positive. But soon I

2668
03:45:43,285 --> 03:45:46,525
realized that the importance of helping your community and making changes and differences,

2669
03:45:47,355 --> 03:45:51,285
inspiring kids who come from the same struggle like you today, I mentor

2670
03:45:52,185 --> 03:45:55,645
and support and help, um, be a role model for about 12 youth

2671
03:45:56,415 --> 03:46:00,245
today. In addition to advancing advocating for violence, um, prevention,

2672
03:46:00,765 --> 03:46:04,165
funding, I would like to see more focus and investment in mentorship programs for youth.

2673
03:46:05,025 --> 03:46:08,725
one that understand where I come from, what we deal with, what we face,

2674
03:46:09,345 --> 03:46:11,325
and what we go through every day. Thank you.

2675
03:46:15,155 --> 03:46:18,965
alright, thank you. Next speaker, please. Um, I have

2676
03:46:19,205 --> 03:46:23,035
a, my final tomorrow, so, but I'm here. Okay.

2677
03:46:23,825 --> 03:46:27,485
um, good afternoon. Thanks, sustain afternoon everyone. My name is emma

2678
03:46:27,975 --> 03:46:31,955
lugar. I'm a freshman at long beach poly high school. Growing

2679
03:46:32,465 --> 03:46:36,395
up in district six meant going to sleep with sirens and helicopters

2680
03:46:37,175 --> 03:46:41,165
every day, walking to school, seeing homeless

2681
03:46:41,325 --> 03:46:45,045
people at every corner on the streets and construction on the

2682
03:46:45,405 --> 03:46:49,285
sidewalk. That made it complicated for people with disabilities to cross the street.

2683
03:46:49,835 --> 03:46:53,685
like my dad with his walker. However, I have been lucky enough to have

2684
03:46:53,925 --> 03:46:57,565
access to community resources such as a family learning center

2685
03:46:58,105 --> 03:47:01,925
at burnett neighborhood library shadow ms. Lala, she helped me write this,

2686
03:47:02,625 --> 03:47:06,605
um, the librarian community food banks and programs like e em three,

2687
03:47:07,725 --> 03:47:11,405
em three has taught me to advocate and uplift my community, gain leadership skills

2688
03:47:11,745 --> 03:47:15,645
and expose me to new cultures and meet new people. Em three supports me in

2689
03:47:15,805 --> 03:47:19,625
other youth to create a positive environment and participate in outreach events

2690
03:47:20,045 --> 03:47:23,985
in the community like the cambodia town parade because it exposed to

2691
03:47:24,205 --> 03:47:28,125
new cultures and coming together as one investments in

2692
03:47:28,285 --> 03:47:31,925
youth creates positive outcomes and provides alternatives to violence

2693
03:47:32,665 --> 03:47:35,765
by creating and fostering youth mental health, mentorship skills,

2694
03:47:37,005 --> 03:47:40,605
pathways to careers, learning resources and so much more, which are alternatives

2695
03:47:41,245 --> 03:47:45,085
to violence for youth who are in an unhealthy environment. Programs like em

2696
03:47:45,365 --> 03:47:49,365
three are important in our community. So youth like me don't continue the cycle of violence.

2697
03:47:49,735 --> 03:47:53,475
thank you. Thank you. Next

2698
03:47:53,765 --> 03:47:57,625
speaker, please. Um,

2699
03:47:58,235 --> 03:48:02,185
good evening. I'm reading on behalf of kaia, our youth speaker who was present but had

2700
03:48:02,405 --> 03:48:06,205
say at home. Um, good evening, honor mayor and city council.

2701
03:48:06,585 --> 03:48:10,405
my name is kaia williams and I am a student at cillo high school, raised in

2702
03:48:10,805 --> 03:48:14,605
district one. Growing up, I was surrounded by violence and destructive behaviors who normalized

2703
03:48:15,435 --> 03:48:19,345
looking for an afterschool activity. I joined the safe passage program and

2704
03:48:19,585 --> 03:48:23,005
it completely changed my life. Safe passage has taught me critical life skills

2705
03:48:23,795 --> 03:48:27,520
such as stop the bleed, and what healthy versus unhealthy relationships look

2706
03:48:27,810 --> 03:48:31,365
like. Safe passage is providing me very, my my very first

2707
03:48:31,825 --> 03:48:34,405
job. Most importantly, the me, the mentors

2708
03:48:35,915 --> 03:48:39,805
providing came from my neighborhood. They proved to me that

2709
03:48:40,005 --> 03:48:43,725
the zip codes, um, does not define my future. Because of their encouragement,

2710
03:48:44,245 --> 03:48:47,885
I became a voice for my peers, join new clubs and pursue new opportunities.

2711
03:48:48,945 --> 03:48:52,315
my journey is even prove that investing in youth programs work

2712
03:48:53,045 --> 03:48:56,845
I will not have confidence. I will not have the confidence to stand here today without

2713
03:48:57,245 --> 03:49:00,565
safe passages. Please continue to investigate in our youth. So next in narration,

2714
03:49:01,345 --> 03:49:05,235
get the same life changing opportunities. Thank you. Thank

2715
03:49:05,585 --> 03:49:07,185
you. Next speaker please.

2716
03:49:10,635 --> 03:49:14,535
thank you mr. Mayor. Members of the city council. Uh, four

2717
03:49:14,825 --> 03:49:18,655
points, uh, the resilience unity social justice mural that

2718
03:49:19,265 --> 03:49:22,745
memorializes the death of our, uh, loved ones from

2719
03:49:23,305 --> 03:49:26,145
homicides in the city of long beach. It's located at 65 89

2720
03:49:27,765 --> 03:49:31,625
myrtle avenue along artesia boulevard. I don't know how many of you have

2721
03:49:31,825 --> 03:49:35,745
been there to see it. This memorial epitomizes the lived

2722
03:49:35,945 --> 03:49:39,395
experiences of the collective community whose family members' blood

2723
03:49:40,125 --> 03:49:43,665
flowed on the streets of this city. Despite our tireless efforts

2724
03:49:44,405 --> 03:49:48,205
to decrease risk factors that significantly contribute to

2725
03:49:48,425 --> 03:49:52,385
their demise. Justice for murdered children urges you

2726
03:49:52,605 --> 03:49:56,365
to visit the, the more the, the mural and see the names who

2727
03:49:57,145 --> 03:50:00,705
represent real human beings and who are once your constituency.

2728
03:50:02,435 --> 03:50:06,025
for the past 66 years, uh, uh, since

2729
03:50:06,655 --> 03:50:09,975
1967, the collective community has been consistently

2730
03:50:10,695 --> 03:50:14,395
engaged in willful and, uh, unrelenting efforts to

2731
03:50:14,715 --> 03:50:18,605
uplift all key constituencies to reduce violence, save

2732
03:50:18,905 --> 03:50:21,925
lives, and peacefully coexist with mutual respect.

2733
03:50:23,425 --> 03:50:26,365
the precedent for you to provide structured funding

2734
03:50:27,825 --> 03:50:31,765
for the recommendations that have been articulated is what the

2735
03:50:31,925 --> 03:50:35,805
human dignity program under beverly o'neill, who was the president,

2736
03:50:36,265 --> 03:50:40,165
uh, excuse me, of the, the, uh, mayor at that time. So there

2737
03:50:40,465 --> 03:50:44,305
is already a precedent for providing structured funding. No

2738
03:50:44,525 --> 03:50:48,395
more one time that'll do it. No more if we can. None

2739
03:50:48,685 --> 03:50:52,685
of that. Ma'am, your time's concluded funding to make sure that we

2740
03:50:52,885 --> 03:50:56,635
are able to reduce the number of names that

2741
03:50:56,925 --> 03:51:00,685
is on that mural of the dead people from homicide

2742
03:51:01,505 --> 03:51:05,485
in this city. You cannot be a member of justice for murder

2743
03:51:06,045 --> 03:51:09,645
children unless someone in your family has been killed.

2744
03:51:10,965 --> 03:51:14,645
I am a member, so we don't want any more

2745
03:51:15,125 --> 03:51:18,105
names on that mural. We need structured

2746
03:51:19,255 --> 03:51:23,105
funding. This is america and

2747
03:51:23,325 --> 03:51:26,605
the one thing america has, mr. Mayor, is money.

2748
03:51:28,125 --> 03:51:32,075
so we expect you to find it and don't come back with an analysis

2749
03:51:33,065 --> 03:51:36,985
that you can't because you can. Thank you so much for

2750
03:51:37,205 --> 03:51:39,315
your thank you.

2751
03:51:41,345 --> 03:51:41,875
next speaker, please.

2752
03:51:47,585 --> 03:51:50,995
good afternoon, mayor city council. My name is leonard

2753
03:51:51,725 --> 03:51:55,675
adams. I am the coordinator and founder of the hoops after

2754
03:51:55,935 --> 03:51:59,895
dog program. And, uh, you know, I've had a pretty hard night here and

2755
03:52:00,115 --> 03:52:04,115
I would like to just read some things from, uh, for years. The hoops after

2756
03:52:04,275 --> 03:52:07,935
dark program has provided a safe space for young people and

2757
03:52:08,435 --> 03:52:12,105
families to come together, build positive relationships, and connect

2758
03:52:12,595 --> 03:52:16,415
with resources and opportunities. We have been firsthand on

2759
03:52:16,635 --> 03:52:20,245
how the community-based organization can help prevent violence by creating trust,

2760
03:52:21,145 --> 03:52:24,995
connections, and hope. Like many other organizations this work,

2761
03:52:25,375 --> 03:52:29,195
su is sustaining these efforts has been challenging

2762
03:52:30,055 --> 03:52:33,795
too often. Programs receiving short term funding that supports

2763
03:52:34,445 --> 03:52:38,305
activities for a limited time, but does not provide

2764
03:52:38,875 --> 03:52:42,585
a long term investment needed to maintain their impact through

2765
03:52:43,075 --> 03:52:46,705
the one long beach collaboration cbi program. This

2766
03:52:47,315 --> 03:52:51,145
platform has been provided for us to have partnerships to connect with

2767
03:52:51,435 --> 03:52:55,345
other community organizations to continue to, to sustain

2768
03:52:55,855 --> 03:52:59,675
the hoops after dog program to the collaboratives has helped create

2769
03:53:00,315 --> 03:53:03,755
a network supporting and allowing to keep

2770
03:53:04,615 --> 03:53:08,415
showing up for the communities we serve. Our experience shows that

2771
03:53:08,705 --> 03:53:12,235
the community violence intervention program works. It saves

2772
03:53:12,755 --> 03:53:16,645
lives, it strength, uh, neighborhoods and create opportunities for

2773
03:53:17,395 --> 03:53:20,225
young people. As you consider the 2025

2774
03:53:22,305 --> 03:53:25,345
long beach, uh, safety roadmap, it informs

2775
03:53:26,495 --> 03:53:30,335
by the one long beach c-v-I-p-I program. I encourage the city to

2776
03:53:30,935 --> 03:53:34,875
invest and invest in the rooted organization and leader. Sir, you're trying to

2777
03:53:34,955 --> 03:53:38,755
concluded who have earned the trust of our community.

2778
03:53:39,565 --> 03:53:40,155
thank you for listening.

2779
03:53:44,485 --> 03:53:45,675
thank you. Final speaker, please.

2780
03:53:51,675 --> 03:53:55,655
roge martinez, district nine, long beach resident of

2781
03:53:55,875 --> 03:53:59,775
north, north long beach. I just wanted to add that, mary, you

2782
03:54:00,275 --> 03:54:04,165
actually said something that is a slip that most people

2783
03:54:04,545 --> 03:54:08,275
do say, but I wanted to correct you 'cause I think it's not, it's

2784
03:54:08,565 --> 03:54:12,265
what you meant to say, but you've failed to say it. Public safety

2785
03:54:12,905 --> 03:54:16,785
for all long beach residents must remain a top

2786
03:54:17,725 --> 03:54:21,225
priority. No, no, no.

2787
03:54:22,475 --> 03:54:26,035
priorities change. So let me repeat

2788
03:54:26,735 --> 03:54:30,415
and let me say what you, I think you meant to say public safety

2789
03:54:30,975 --> 03:54:33,775
for all long beach residents must remain

2790
03:54:35,335 --> 03:54:38,795
a value of our city's mission statement because values

2791
03:54:39,595 --> 03:54:43,475
do not change. Priorities change. So please change

2792
03:54:43,925 --> 03:54:47,875
that. Second, the young lady, the student

2793
03:54:48,155 --> 03:54:50,905
from long beach poly who eloquently spoke,

2794
03:54:53,165 --> 03:54:57,045
we need to discontinue the cycle of violence.

2795
03:54:57,805 --> 03:55:01,045
I thought that was worth repeating and I'll say it again because

2796
03:55:02,525 --> 03:55:06,045
megan loves repeating things. Long beach.

2797
03:55:07,465 --> 03:55:10,525
we need in long beach, we need to discontinue the cycle of violence.

2798
03:55:12,465 --> 03:55:15,975
and then what I didn't see this is this feasibility

2799
03:55:17,105 --> 03:55:19,985
analysis, this report, is it citywide

2800
03:55:21,125 --> 03:55:24,595
or is it only for the districts that were mentioned? Eight,

2801
03:55:25,275 --> 03:55:27,625
seven your time's concluded. Thank you.

2802
03:55:33,215 --> 03:55:36,425
alright, we'll take it back behind the rail. Councilman kerr?

2803
03:55:37,375 --> 03:55:41,185
yeah, I just wanted to thank the students for coming out. I know I saw a bunch of kids grab their

2804
03:55:41,545 --> 03:55:45,385
backpacks and they had to head out. It's the last week of school. They've got finals and graduations and all of that.

2805
03:55:45,805 --> 03:55:49,635
uh, so please extend micro attitude to the students who couldn't stay and have their stories heard.

2806
03:55:50,365 --> 03:55:54,165
um, but I wanna thank you for lifting up and calling out different programs, um,

2807
03:55:54,575 --> 03:55:58,465
that are violence prevention, that keep our city safe, that keep our families and our neighborhood

2808
03:55:58,985 --> 03:56:02,425
and our children safe. I heard you talk about libraries and afterschool programs,

2809
03:56:03,455 --> 03:56:06,985
community nonprofits, um, education programs

2810
03:56:07,465 --> 03:56:11,425
offered by community groups, neighborhood groups who are keeping children safe as they

2811
03:56:11,545 --> 03:56:15,465
go to and from school. Um, we have ideas of what public safety and community

2812
03:56:15,865 --> 03:56:19,665
safety is. And I want to thank you for uplifting those things that don't come to top of mind

2813
03:56:19,885 --> 03:56:23,665
for some people because you said it so eloquently in your own personal story. So thank you

2814
03:56:24,045 --> 03:56:25,665
and thank you to those students who had to leave.

2815
03:56:29,415 --> 03:56:32,865
alright, well, thank you again. Uh, thanks

2816
03:56:33,505 --> 03:56:37,425
everyone for the public comment and testimony. Uh, we know this is an important, uh, time of

2817
03:56:37,585 --> 03:56:41,585
the year and it's important for the budget. I don't see, okay, this thing

2818
03:56:41,785 --> 03:56:45,605
is, I don't see it. All right. Councilman sorrow, anything? Um,

2819
03:56:46,295 --> 03:56:49,775
yeah, I just wanna thank all of the community members, leaders,

2820
03:56:50,405 --> 03:56:54,285
and advocates for being relentless in advocating for

2821
03:56:55,345 --> 03:56:58,825
violence prevention. I work with many of you when I was with kga

2822
03:56:59,645 --> 03:57:03,065
and I def deeply understand the need for resources because

2823
03:57:04,005 --> 03:57:07,625
you know, the outcome of prevention work, it takes a while to see the outcome,

2824
03:57:08,045 --> 03:57:11,985
but we are seeing it today. Uh, you know, it's different from

2825
03:57:12,185 --> 03:57:16,065
even five, 10 years ago. The amount of prevention work that has been done

2826
03:57:16,415 --> 03:57:19,665
does show, and I know that it's challenging at time because

2827
03:57:20,635 --> 03:57:24,365
we're in a time of short term data results, uh, to be able to

2828
03:57:24,725 --> 03:57:28,465
advocate for resources. So, just wanna thank everybody for staying, um,

2829
03:57:29,465 --> 03:57:33,145
in order to, you know, staying late and also making sure to have, uh,

2830
03:57:33,475 --> 03:57:37,325
your voices heard in this process and very supportive of this report and looking

2831
03:57:37,685 --> 03:57:38,405
forward to coming back

2832
03:57:43,035 --> 03:57:44,285
members, please cast your vote.

2833
03:57:52,925 --> 03:57:55,975
motion is carried. Thank you. Item 44, please.

2834
03:57:57,705 --> 03:58:01,595
thank you. About 20 more items tonight. Report

2835
03:58:02,015 --> 03:58:05,815
from public works recommendation to receive and file an update on the city's residential street

2836
03:58:06,495 --> 03:58:10,175
cip program funding allocation model for the fy 28

2837
03:58:10,775 --> 03:58:14,175
fy 32 to fy 32 pavement management plan citywide.

2838
03:58:16,765 --> 03:58:18,415
alright, uh, staff report please.

2839
03:58:22,485 --> 03:58:26,255
yes, we do have a presentation on this. Uh, so this was an item that came out of the budget oversight

2840
03:58:26,865 --> 03:58:30,765
committee and the was approved by the full council as part of the fy 27 budget. So

2841
03:58:31,005 --> 03:58:34,705
you wanted us to take a look and come back to you about, uh, specific street funding

2842
03:58:35,305 --> 03:58:39,225
allocation models and a little bit of history of how we used to do it, how we're currently doing it,

2843
03:58:39,345 --> 03:58:43,345
which is right now a hundred percent by need, and then looking at some other models. So that's where

2844
03:58:43,505 --> 03:58:47,415
you're doing here tonight. Uh, we do need some direction on this, uh, uh, hopefully

2845
03:58:48,025 --> 03:58:51,945
tonight, uh, to be able to, uh, uh, have that information as we build

2846
03:58:52,145 --> 03:58:55,965
the fy 27 budget that's coming up. So I will turn it over to the team to

2847
03:58:56,205 --> 03:58:57,225
go through the, the various models.

2848
03:59:01,685 --> 03:59:05,165
alright, thank you mr. City manager and welcome.

2849
03:59:05,915 --> 03:59:09,855
uh, glad to be here again, city council and mayor. So we're excited

2850
03:59:10,395 --> 03:59:14,295
to, uh, present this to you. This is a report back from, uh, fy

2851
03:59:14,615 --> 03:59:18,455
26 adopted budget. Uh, we, we heard the request to come back and provide

2852
03:59:18,925 --> 03:59:22,755
various options for how we could fund our residential streets moving

2853
03:59:23,175 --> 03:59:23,175
forward.

2854
03:59:28,385 --> 03:59:29,685
oh, on the right

2855
03:59:33,955 --> 03:59:36,835
I scrambled on my presentation materials.

2856
03:59:39,195 --> 03:59:43,065
sorry about that. Um, okay. So, um,

2857
03:59:43,585 --> 03:59:47,465
the overview of, of what we're looking at. So we have, um, we

2858
03:59:47,685 --> 03:59:51,525
were directed to come back to city council as part of the fy 26 adopted budget.

2859
03:59:52,945 --> 03:59:56,555
so the overview that we're gonna go through today, uh, we have our current

2860
03:59:57,085 --> 04:00:01,045
pavement condition index of all the city streets. We are also going

2861
04:00:01,245 --> 04:00:05,205
to talk through our residential street backlog update. We have

2862
04:00:05,325 --> 04:00:08,685
an overview of the pre 2017 residential street

2863
04:00:09,365 --> 04:00:12,325
allocation program that we used to operate under prior to 2017.

2864
04:00:13,625 --> 04:00:17,405
we have our current residential street funding allocation model, and then we've developed

2865
04:00:17,765 --> 04:00:21,585
three new models, uh, for review and, um,

2866
04:00:22,285 --> 04:00:26,215
overview this evening. So what is the pavement management

2867
04:00:26,575 --> 04:00:30,335
plan? Uh, in short, it's a, a document that's used

2868
04:00:30,595 --> 04:00:34,455
to plan the pavement rehab and to provide the maximum benefit with the

2869
04:00:34,615 --> 04:00:38,395
available funds. So the goal is to identify the

2870
04:00:39,015 --> 04:00:42,895
optimal level of funding to sustain the city's, one of the city's

2871
04:00:43,215 --> 04:00:46,815
most largest invisible assets. So, to frame the conversation,

2872
04:00:47,815 --> 04:00:51,735
I really want to make sure that everybody understands, once a pavement,

2873
04:00:52,395 --> 04:00:56,075
uh, section is restored, we are looking at

2874
04:00:56,495 --> 04:01:00,355
a pci or pavement condition index of about a hundred. And

2875
04:01:00,575 --> 04:01:04,055
then over time, that deteriorates with use and via environmental

2876
04:01:04,775 --> 04:01:07,975
conditions, uh, which can encompass a number of different factors.

2877
04:01:11,145 --> 04:01:14,825
so the pavement management plan overview, uh, what this slide represents is

2878
04:01:15,605 --> 04:01:19,385
a pavement section that's brand new, or

2879
04:01:19,745 --> 04:01:23,745
in the range of 100 to 85 is rated as excellent. And

2880
04:01:23,965 --> 04:01:27,795
really no work is needed at that point. Uh, streets that are in good

2881
04:01:28,145 --> 04:01:32,055
or very good condition, these are streets that are conducive to treatments

2882
04:01:32,725 --> 04:01:36,445
such as slurry seal. Once you get down into the 40 to 60

2883
04:01:37,055 --> 04:01:40,925
range, uh, you need to do a little bit further invasive treatment, grind and

2884
04:01:41,125 --> 04:01:44,965
overlays. And then once you get down to poor and very poor, uh, the streets

2885
04:01:45,205 --> 04:01:48,465
often require full reconstruction, which is the most costly,

2886
04:01:49,265 --> 04:01:51,245
uh, and takes the, the most amount of time.

2887
04:01:54,445 --> 04:01:58,305
so, similar, similar information to what was presented on the previous slide,

2888
04:01:58,565 --> 04:02:02,445
but this also factors in the time element. So what we're trying to

2889
04:02:02,665 --> 04:02:06,185
convey here is that you wanna catch the pavement sections

2890
04:02:07,085 --> 04:02:10,695
in this critical, uh, sweet spot that you show here between

2891
04:02:11,285 --> 04:02:14,715
the inexpensive surface treatments and the costly pavement rehab.

2892
04:02:15,605 --> 04:02:19,425
so over the first 15% of the pavement's life,

2893
04:02:19,885 --> 04:02:23,805
um, it's you, or over the first 40% of

2894
04:02:24,175 --> 04:02:28,125
life, you drop 15% in quality. And then it's the inverse for, for

2895
04:02:28,345 --> 04:02:30,505
the next, um, 15% of its life.

2896
04:02:35,575 --> 04:02:39,315
so how does pavement management plan correlate with our pavement

2897
04:02:39,875 --> 04:02:43,375
condition index? So since 2016 or or

2898
04:02:43,975 --> 04:02:47,875
uh, 2006, for the last 20 years or so, we've utilized a

2899
04:02:47,995 --> 04:02:50,855
comprehensive pmp to guide our rehabilitation,

2900
04:02:52,055 --> 04:02:55,315
uh, across the city streets, uh, in our residential street portfolio.

2901
04:02:56,535 --> 04:03:00,115
and then in 2014, we started using an automated process

2902
04:03:01,055 --> 04:03:04,355
to analyze the conditions of the pavement.

2903
04:03:06,175 --> 04:03:09,795
so maintaining the minimum network, uh, an average of 60

2904
04:03:10,395 --> 04:03:13,935
pci and a backlog of 15% is really critical and

2905
04:03:14,465 --> 04:03:18,445
important if we wanna sustain the long longevity of our,

2906
04:03:18,825 --> 04:03:19,215
of our asset.

2907
04:03:24,425 --> 04:03:28,305
so to develop the pavement management plan or the pmp first, you

2908
04:03:28,525 --> 04:03:32,315
must establish the pci or the pavement condition index. And that

2909
04:03:32,605 --> 04:03:36,555
was recently done in 2025. That was the report that you saw last

2910
04:03:36,845 --> 04:03:40,645
summer. Um, as part of that 2025 pci report,

2911
04:03:41,385 --> 04:03:45,015
the updated street network average is up to 61.

2912
04:03:46,025 --> 04:03:49,915
that's up 9% from 2023, which was the last time

2913
04:03:50,385 --> 04:03:53,675
we we did the pavement condition index survey. Um, 15%

2914
04:03:54,665 --> 04:03:58,565
is in excellent condition, 38% is in good to very good, 26

2915
04:03:59,345 --> 04:04:03,205
in marginal to fair, and then 20% in poor or very poor

2916
04:04:03,485 --> 04:04:07,475
condition. So what does that all mean? It means that

2917
04:04:07,735 --> 04:04:11,735
an investment of 1.4 billion with a b is

2918
04:04:11,955 --> 04:04:15,815
necessary over the next five years. If we were to try to address all

2919
04:04:16,135 --> 04:04:18,995
of the citywide, um, minor street deficiencies,

2920
04:04:20,295 --> 04:04:23,355
uh, that would equate to approximately $200 million annually.

2921
04:04:25,405 --> 04:04:29,345
um, how does that compare with what we have invested? Um, we've done a historic

2922
04:04:29,505 --> 04:04:32,995
investment over the last few years. The elevate 28 program, we've

2923
04:04:33,745 --> 04:04:37,645
invested an average of 63 million and it has, um,

2924
04:04:38,135 --> 04:04:41,585
done a lot to improve our pci. However, that's, that's really only

2925
04:04:42,185 --> 04:04:45,925
represents 22% of the need if we were to try to get all of our streets up to,

2926
04:04:46,685 --> 04:04:47,825
um, you know, a status.

2927
04:04:51,175 --> 04:04:55,155
so, breaking the pci down a little bit further, uh, to help frame

2928
04:04:55,455 --> 04:04:59,175
the conversation here this evening, we have our major streets or our, our

2929
04:04:59,625 --> 04:05:03,475
arterials. Uh, we have a pci rating of 66, which is up

2930
04:05:03,675 --> 04:05:07,605
from the previous pci score. Uh, we also have our minor

2931
04:05:07,955 --> 04:05:11,435
streets, or what we refer to as our residential streets, uh, has an overall

2932
04:05:11,995 --> 04:05:15,825
pci of 60, which is also up 11% from

2933
04:05:16,115 --> 04:05:20,015
the previous 2023 score. Uh, however, alleys

2934
04:05:20,695 --> 04:05:24,315
are are down 18% from the previous 2023 score,

2935
04:05:25,015 --> 04:05:28,835
uh, to 50. So we've made a lot of improvements. We've

2936
04:05:29,475 --> 04:05:32,595
invested in our alleys. Uh, we have invested over $4 million

2937
04:05:33,785 --> 04:05:37,635
from fy 23 to till now, and we were able to

2938
04:05:37,995 --> 04:05:41,775
complete a number of lane miles. However, there's still a lot of need in our alleys.

2939
04:05:46,905 --> 04:05:50,645
so this map shows a lot of green and a lot of the streets that were completed

2940
04:05:51,275 --> 04:05:53,005
from 2013 through 2022.

2941
04:05:57,995 --> 04:06:01,735
and then more recently, the city council adopted the elevate 28

2942
04:06:02,215 --> 04:06:06,165
program, which runs from fiscal year fy 23 through fiscal year

2943
04:06:06,455 --> 04:06:10,315
27. And what's being represented here on this map

2944
04:06:10,795 --> 04:06:14,655
are all of the green street segments that have either been reconstructed or

2945
04:06:14,925 --> 04:06:18,705
flurried over the last, uh, few years as part of this program, the

2946
04:06:18,945 --> 04:06:22,765
red streets or the reg segments that you see here represent the projects

2947
04:06:23,325 --> 04:06:26,865
that are still underway and anticipated to be completed. Um, at,

2948
04:06:27,345 --> 04:06:29,565
as we wrap up this five year cip program,

2949
04:06:34,325 --> 04:06:38,065
so specific to residential streets, we have

2950
04:06:38,485 --> 04:06:41,735
an estimate of 1.1 billion is needed to address

2951
04:06:42,565 --> 04:06:46,145
all of the street deficiencies. Uh, that's a pretty, pretty large number.

2952
04:06:46,605 --> 04:06:50,465
um, and we want to go through methodically and figure out how do we allocate the, the funds

2953
04:06:50,625 --> 04:06:54,425
accordingly. So, residential streets and alley funding

2954
04:06:55,005 --> 04:06:58,985
has increased significantly between 23 and 27 as part of the

2955
04:06:59,105 --> 04:07:03,015
elevate 28 program that we were, that we've been talking about. Um, and

2956
04:07:03,235 --> 04:07:07,075
that, that has really impacted positively the pavement

2957
04:07:07,595 --> 04:07:11,475
condition index, as you saw previously. So we invest a lot of money, we increased the

2958
04:07:11,755 --> 04:07:11,755
pci

2959
04:07:15,805 --> 04:07:19,785
so residential street needs. Um, this slide here represents

2960
04:07:20,405 --> 04:07:23,905
the previous need based on the previous pmp data.

2961
04:07:24,885 --> 04:07:28,805
and the next column adjacent to that is the need based on

2962
04:07:29,025 --> 04:07:32,825
the 2025 pci data. So what this is showing

2963
04:07:33,205 --> 04:07:37,025
is that the current program is doing a pretty job, a pretty good job of spreading

2964
04:07:37,465 --> 04:07:41,345
the funds equitably across all the council districts. And that's why you

2965
04:07:41,505 --> 04:07:45,365
see between negative one and one, uh, in the column all

2966
04:07:45,585 --> 04:07:46,025
the way on the right.

2967
04:07:51,175 --> 04:07:54,865
so now we're gonna dive a little bit into the residential street

2968
04:07:55,185 --> 04:07:58,605
funding allocation models themselves. Prior to 2017,

2969
04:08:00,655 --> 04:08:04,335
half of the funding that was allocated was distributed equally

2970
04:08:04,885 --> 04:08:08,235
across all nine council districts. The remaining 50%

2971
04:08:09,005 --> 04:08:12,385
or the other half was allocated based on the pavement condition

2972
04:08:13,035 --> 04:08:16,545
index as identified through the pmp in 2017,

2973
04:08:17,845 --> 04:08:21,785
uh, city council revised this policy directing that a hundred percent of residential

2974
04:08:22,385 --> 04:08:26,225
street infrastructure funding be allocated solely based on the

2975
04:08:26,465 --> 04:08:30,465
pmp and the pci. So since 2017, we've continued with

2976
04:08:30,665 --> 04:08:31,825
that practice in that model.

2977
04:08:35,565 --> 04:08:39,525
so what does that look like in in table form? This was, uh, our

2978
04:08:39,745 --> 04:08:43,365
current residential street funding allocation model. Should we invest

2979
04:08:43,865 --> 04:08:47,225
a hypothetical $20 million, uh, which is a, a reasonable

2980
04:08:48,145 --> 04:08:51,765
allocation for our residential streets. Uh, if hypothetically

2981
04:08:53,065 --> 04:08:56,965
tomorrow or tonight, you were to adopt some sort of allocation model of

2982
04:08:57,185 --> 04:09:00,625
$20 million, this is how, based on the pmp, it would be allocated.

2983
04:09:01,925 --> 04:09:05,845
so as you saw in the previous slides, you the, um, cd

2984
04:09:06,125 --> 04:09:08,985
one has the lowest need based on the pmp

2985
04:09:10,205 --> 04:09:13,885
and, um, cd five has the largest need based on the bmp.

2986
04:09:19,965 --> 04:09:23,465
so we've also put together three additional residential street funding

2987
04:09:24,145 --> 04:09:27,965
allocation models based on a number of different factors. We have our

2988
04:09:28,295 --> 04:09:31,815
traffic and transit model, which prioritizes high volume, high

2989
04:09:32,385 --> 04:09:36,345
mobility type districts. Uh, we also have our people in community

2990
04:09:36,865 --> 04:09:40,675
model, which prioritizes districts with higher activity level population,

2991
04:09:41,865 --> 04:09:45,445
business, employment, and transit. And then we have a safety

2992
04:09:46,045 --> 04:09:49,965
and risk model, which prioritizes district with higher traffic safety risks and

2993
04:09:50,185 --> 04:09:54,025
vulnerable bill populations. So in these

2994
04:09:54,665 --> 04:09:58,315
scenarios, all three of the models have a 50% allocation based

2995
04:09:58,805 --> 04:10:02,665
on the pci need, and then the remaining 50% would

2996
04:10:02,945 --> 04:10:06,465
be based on one of these respective models. So model

2997
04:10:06,955 --> 04:10:10,325
one would have 50% based on need and then 50% traffic

2998
04:10:10,995 --> 04:10:11,215
and transit.

2999
04:10:15,145 --> 04:10:18,745
so what does that, uh, look like that that would look like, um,

3000
04:10:19,385 --> 04:10:23,345
uh, shown on this slide here. So really allocating funding towards, uh,

3001
04:10:23,565 --> 04:10:27,235
higher traffic volume, higher mobility districts, and those, uh, with

3002
04:10:27,885 --> 04:10:29,285
elevated levels of vehicle activity.

3003
04:10:32,615 --> 04:10:36,425
the people in community focused allocation model focuses in

3004
04:10:36,645 --> 04:10:40,285
on population density, employment, business activity, and transit.

3005
04:10:43,645 --> 04:10:47,485
and the safety and risk allocation model, uh, focuses in on

3006
04:10:48,145 --> 04:10:52,045
elevated, uh, traffic safety risks, high injury corridor networks, uh,

3007
04:10:52,265 --> 04:10:54,865
school adjacencies and things of that nature.

3008
04:10:58,225 --> 04:11:01,805
and then we have the, the sixth, uh, what we refer to as the

3009
04:11:02,365 --> 04:11:05,975
analysis paralysis model that combines all of the above

3010
04:11:06,545 --> 04:11:09,965
and includes, uh, 50% funding would be continued

3011
04:11:10,565 --> 04:11:13,525
to be allocated based on the pmp and the pci,

3012
04:11:14,625 --> 04:11:18,285
uh, with 30% or 10% allocated towards

3013
04:11:18,795 --> 04:11:22,765
each of the three additional models that we're talking about. And then the

3014
04:11:22,925 --> 04:11:26,925
remaining 20% for a total of 100%, uh, would

3015
04:11:27,245 --> 04:11:30,905
be allocated across the nine council districts. So 50, 30

3016
04:11:31,705 --> 04:11:33,085
and 20 kind of model.

3017
04:11:35,805 --> 04:11:39,555
so in graphic form, uh, this is what that would look like. Um, again,

3018
04:11:40,325 --> 04:11:44,145
the council district five has the largest geographical

3019
04:11:44,615 --> 04:11:48,565
area, the largest street network, and therefore the greatest need while cd

3020
04:11:48,785 --> 04:11:52,565
one has the, um, densest population. And,

3021
04:11:53,205 --> 04:11:56,985
uh, therefore, the lowest number of need as far as the street

3022
04:11:57,275 --> 04:12:01,225
asset is, is considered. Um, you can also see that a lot of

3023
04:12:01,345 --> 04:12:04,985
these bars don't fluctuate all that much in any of these given models.

3024
04:12:05,965 --> 04:12:09,825
uh, we're, we're looking at all six of the different models across all of the

3025
04:12:10,185 --> 04:12:11,765
districts, uh, here on this slide.

3026
04:12:17,245 --> 04:12:21,185
so our recommendation, uh, this evening is to continue investing in

3027
04:12:21,385 --> 04:12:25,365
our street assets, our residential streets a hundred percent based on the

3028
04:12:25,585 --> 04:12:29,035
need model, the pavement management plan, and the pci index.

3029
04:12:29,845 --> 04:12:33,305
uh, this is the, the most equitable distribution of roadway funding.

3030
04:12:34,135 --> 04:12:38,095
it's based on data. And, uh, based on the documented need within each

3031
04:12:38,385 --> 04:12:42,305
council district, it does factor in the overall condition of the

3032
04:12:42,425 --> 04:12:46,265
roadway, um, as well as the proportion of the overall roadway citywide.

3033
04:12:47,845 --> 04:12:51,065
um, the current allocation model has allowed us to achieve

3034
04:12:51,945 --> 04:12:55,425
historic improvements in our pavement condition, which we're really proud of.

3035
04:12:56,005 --> 04:12:59,815
um, it also helps provide a clear and transparent nexus between what

3036
04:13:00,105 --> 04:13:03,825
we do and, um, how we communicate it and the infrastructure

3037
04:13:04,545 --> 04:13:08,135
needs that are out there. Um, this is also predominantly

3038
04:13:08,985 --> 04:13:12,705
what's used from other municipalities, uh, throughout the country

3039
04:13:13,005 --> 04:13:14,225
to allocate street funding.

3040
04:13:18,595 --> 04:13:21,915
um, couple other factors to conti, uh, consider here in

3041
04:13:23,125 --> 04:13:27,085
2025. We did just recently complete a cip audit. Uh,

3042
04:13:27,305 --> 04:13:31,265
that cip audit, uh, does show that our current allocation

3043
04:13:31,755 --> 04:13:35,565
model equitably directs funding towards, uh, equity

3044
04:13:35,995 --> 04:13:39,465
focus areas at rates exceeding the proportional share within the city.

3045
04:13:40,085 --> 04:13:43,905
so, uh, the audit specifically called that out and, and agreed

3046
04:13:44,265 --> 04:13:47,665
with how we're currently moving forward with our street allocation model.

3047
04:13:48,845 --> 04:13:52,465
the, they also showed that we are investing in a higher

3048
04:13:52,945 --> 04:13:56,795
concentration of streets within efa communities, including bipoc

3049
04:13:57,145 --> 04:13:59,945
limited income and senior population metrics as well.

3050
04:14:02,045 --> 04:14:05,515
the, as shown in the bar charts, the alternative models while,

3051
04:14:06,725 --> 04:14:10,715
while, um, analyze they wouldn't significantly changed the overall funding

3052
04:14:11,675 --> 04:14:14,315
distribution within, uh, the different districts themselves.

3053
04:14:15,935 --> 04:14:19,745
and really important is the, the communication aspects.

3054
04:14:20,375 --> 04:14:24,275
uh, and the third bullet here is that the metrics such as crash history, transit

3055
04:14:24,595 --> 04:14:28,275
history, high injury networks, a lot of these metrics are really more associated

3056
04:14:28,865 --> 04:14:32,775
with our arterial streets and corridor type programs, not necessarily our

3057
04:14:32,995 --> 04:14:36,955
residential streets. So it can be kind of confusing to help, help folks understand

3058
04:14:37,895 --> 04:14:41,815
why would we be using metrics from arterial streets to invest in our

3059
04:14:42,065 --> 04:14:43,035
residential street assets.

3060
04:14:48,075 --> 04:14:51,355
so, uh, what are we up to right now? Uh, as part of the

3061
04:14:52,135 --> 04:14:55,775
fy 28 to 32 pmp that's being developed, that's underway.

3062
04:14:56,435 --> 04:15:00,175
um, we are planning to use the latest pci data to assess and prioritize

3063
04:15:00,775 --> 04:15:04,655
the roadway investments. That's all happening in real time. We, we received

3064
04:15:04,915 --> 04:15:08,895
the latest pci information, uh, last summer. That was the

3065
04:15:09,045 --> 04:15:12,365
memo that had gone out. We're now using that to develop the plans moving forward,

3066
04:15:13,255 --> 04:15:17,205
those plans. And, uh, the information that contained within it will be

3067
04:15:17,435 --> 04:15:21,075
adopted as part of the future five year infrastructure plan.

3068
04:15:22,695 --> 04:15:26,635
so we are going through that process now. We're taking that

3069
04:15:27,115 --> 04:15:30,875
information, we're adding in inflation, we're adding in current market

3070
04:15:31,195 --> 04:15:35,135
conditions. We're looking at labor availability and figuring out what is that fi

3071
04:15:35,355 --> 04:15:39,235
next five year plan, um, going to look like, and how are we recommending moving

3072
04:15:39,515 --> 04:15:42,375
forward, uh, allocating funds to our street assets.

3073
04:15:48,025 --> 04:15:51,705
so as part of that program, uh, we are looking at

3074
04:15:52,095 --> 04:15:55,925
assembling a draft, uh, look ahead that we'll be

3075
04:15:56,285 --> 04:15:59,965
bringing forward as part of our fy 27 cip budget

3076
04:16:00,625 --> 04:16:04,625
as sort of a preview of what's to come. And, um, we

3077
04:16:04,845 --> 04:16:08,725
will then continue working through developing that analysis over the

3078
04:16:08,925 --> 04:16:12,765
fall, uh, figuring out, making sure that we're honing in on what streets will get full

3079
04:16:13,245 --> 04:16:17,125
reconstruction, which will be slurry sealed residentials, arterials, that sort of thing.

3080
04:16:17,745 --> 04:16:21,445
and we'll be developing all of that as part of the next five year

3081
04:16:21,755 --> 04:16:25,275
plan throughout fy 27, and then bringing that back

3082
04:16:26,265 --> 04:16:28,205
as part of the fy 28 budget.

3083
04:16:31,215 --> 04:16:34,265
that concludes staff presentation. And we're available to answer any questions.

3084
04:16:36,645 --> 04:16:39,855
all right, well, thank you for the presentation. I've,

3085
04:16:40,815 --> 04:16:44,575
I've, um, been a part of this discussion two or three times when

3086
04:16:44,865 --> 04:16:48,855
I was on city council. Um, I'm glad to see that when

3087
04:16:49,145 --> 04:16:52,985
we got rid, I remember the divide by nine days where every

3088
04:16:53,265 --> 04:16:56,745
council office had to pick one street every year,

3089
04:16:57,565 --> 04:17:01,445
and it was a food fight in the district. Every year. You gotta pick one street

3090
04:17:02,685 --> 04:17:06,265
and neighbors would organize. I remember one year,

3091
04:17:06,865 --> 04:17:10,835
I don't know if council member excel remembers this, you remember manny's alley manny's

3092
04:17:11,325 --> 04:17:15,045
the alley in the grant neighborhood. He, manny walker, he was a neighborhood

3093
04:17:15,365 --> 04:17:19,225
association president, and he organized everybody around one

3094
04:17:19,445 --> 04:17:23,265
alley, and it was the only alley to get paved in the whole city that year. Uh,

3095
04:17:23,485 --> 04:17:27,365
but he organized, and that was where the allocation went. It was kind

3096
04:17:27,525 --> 04:17:31,065
of the hunger games of infrastructure. And then we went to

3097
04:17:31,985 --> 04:17:35,645
the data and we did that, that citywide pavement condition

3098
04:17:36,015 --> 04:17:39,925
index study. And it, and it gave council members cover to just look

3099
04:17:40,125 --> 04:17:43,615
at the data and be able to plan and,

3100
04:17:44,295 --> 04:17:47,985
and, and have a, you know, a basis for how we select the streets. There's

3101
04:17:48,475 --> 04:17:52,395
adjustments, council districts do have the amount, the ability before it's locked in to make

3102
04:17:52,555 --> 04:17:55,985
those adjustments, but for the most part, it's based on data. And to show

3103
04:17:56,735 --> 04:18:00,665
that when we shifted to that approach, we saw an increase,

3104
04:18:01,025 --> 04:18:04,925
I think 9%, uh, pavement condition index, but

3105
04:18:05,145 --> 04:18:09,085
9% is not enough. We have to continue and have some discipline in how we

3106
04:18:09,205 --> 04:18:13,205
go about it so that we continue to get, like truly increase

3107
04:18:13,465 --> 04:18:17,395
our pavement condition index. The other thing I'll say is

3108
04:18:17,795 --> 04:18:21,255
we, we approach this from a, um, a

3109
04:18:21,855 --> 04:18:25,405
a I don't know, um, a scarcity mindset

3110
04:18:26,155 --> 04:18:30,055
as it comes to infrastructure, but we have to switch to abundance. We have to think

3111
04:18:30,215 --> 04:18:33,955
about what would it really take to shift

3112
04:18:34,605 --> 04:18:38,545
to create the kind of streets and the safe streets and the quality of life in our streets

3113
04:18:38,705 --> 04:18:42,625
and sidewalks that we need to have, to have the community that we want and focus a lot of

3114
04:18:42,785 --> 04:18:46,625
our energy on. Having that honest conversation with our residents about what it

3115
04:18:46,825 --> 04:18:50,825
truly costs to move from this scarcity food hunger

3116
04:18:51,145 --> 04:18:54,965
games to actually improving the infrastructure that we need. And the reality is,

3117
04:18:56,895 --> 04:19:00,465
we are investing more in our streets than we've ever had every single year,

3118
04:19:00,935 --> 04:19:04,905
and it's not enough. And we don't fund our streets

3119
04:19:05,395 --> 04:19:09,355
traditionally, like our surrounding cities have. You know, I, I live right on the border of bellflower

3120
04:19:09,955 --> 04:19:13,765
and lakewood, and I hear it all the time about how lakewood looks one way we look, another lakewood

3121
04:19:14,325 --> 04:19:18,045
has passed infrastructure bonds. We haven't done a single infrastructure streets bond in our city's history.

3122
04:19:18,655 --> 04:19:22,195
we've done recreation park, we've done el dorado park. I mean, we've done very

3123
04:19:22,685 --> 04:19:26,065
specific projects, but not once have we done that. And

3124
04:19:27,545 --> 04:19:31,315
city measure a as a sales tax will never, ever service

3125
04:19:32,315 --> 04:19:35,995
a a, a tax on sales tax will never be robust

3126
04:19:36,415 --> 04:19:40,315
enough to manage the prop, the infrastructure needs of

3127
04:19:40,555 --> 04:19:44,375
a city of our size. It just, it just isn't. And

3128
04:19:44,835 --> 04:19:48,715
redevelopment, the last time a lot of streets were done before this past five year infrastructure

3129
04:19:49,155 --> 04:19:52,755
plan was when redevelopment existed in our city. Well, guess what? The state eliminated

3130
04:19:53,475 --> 04:19:57,075
redevelopment in 2013. It does not exist anymore. And the big street infrastructure

3131
04:19:57,665 --> 04:20:01,655
down in the coast, coastal area, tidelands, and we all know what's happening with oil

3132
04:20:01,905 --> 04:20:05,835
that is not the infrastructure that we can count on in the future. So we have to have an

3133
04:20:05,955 --> 04:20:09,795
honest conversation about if we truly want to, if we truly

3134
04:20:10,035 --> 04:20:14,035
want to improve our infrastructure nipping from here and taking from

3135
04:20:14,275 --> 04:20:17,955
one district and going to the other district, it's, it's regressing back to what we used

3136
04:20:18,435 --> 04:20:22,375
to do and as not a smart strategic way to really invest

3137
04:20:22,795 --> 04:20:26,675
in our infrastructure in a way that we can be proud of and be honest about not passing the buck to

3138
04:20:26,875 --> 04:20:30,625
the future. So I just wanna say that

3139
04:20:31,145 --> 04:20:34,205
I think the, the, you know, we seeing the data we need to see,

3140
04:20:35,325 --> 04:20:39,055
but we need to focus on the resources and focus more resources

3141
04:20:39,565 --> 04:20:43,355
into the, into the plan. When you see the results, you don't deviate from the plan, but

3142
04:20:43,575 --> 04:20:47,495
we do need to accelerate the plan. So those are my thoughts on, on this issue. We'll go to

3143
04:20:47,615 --> 04:20:51,345
the council. Um, I don't see a motion in a second. Is it, there

3144
04:20:51,695 --> 04:20:55,635
is a motion on this thing is okay. I'll look up there. Council member kerr?

3145
04:20:56,585 --> 04:21:00,445
yes. Uh, thank you mr. Mayor. I wanna thank public works and the city teams for conducting the analysis

3146
04:21:01,665 --> 04:21:05,485
of options and providing this thorough report and presentation. And while I understand

3147
04:21:05,765 --> 04:21:09,685
and always appreciate the opportunity to reassess the ways we distribute funds across the city, I agree with

3148
04:21:09,845 --> 04:21:13,845
the staff recommendation and with what the mayor just said to keep things the way they are when it comes to

3149
04:21:14,045 --> 04:21:17,965
residential streets. Slide eight and 22 demonstrate clearly that this

3150
04:21:18,165 --> 04:21:22,045
model is working. As stated in the report, council district five remains, the largest

3151
04:21:22,485 --> 04:21:26,305
district has the largest roadway network and the highest percentage of need. And yet

3152
04:21:26,565 --> 04:21:30,005
I hear from so many residents that they have not seen their stream worked on in decades.

3153
04:21:31,025 --> 04:21:35,025
um, as you saw on the chart, our need is identical. There has been no change despite the

3154
04:21:35,245 --> 04:21:39,205
investment. Uh, other districts have seen some change. The demon,

3155
04:21:39,505 --> 04:21:43,465
the date, clearly states that we have the most need when it comes to overall conditions on

3156
04:21:43,685 --> 04:21:47,685
many of our residential roads. Even with the success of pmp to bring the citywide pci

3157
04:21:48,045 --> 04:21:52,005
ratings up conditions in district five, which represent more than a fifth of the remaining

3158
04:21:52,405 --> 04:21:56,325
need across the city, we struggled to justify certain road repairs decisions to

3159
04:21:56,645 --> 04:22:00,585
residents, even under the current systems of needs based allocation. Because the decision in

3160
04:22:00,965 --> 04:22:04,765
the last iip was to prioritize the more affordable slurry and crack seal

3161
04:22:05,005 --> 04:22:08,905
work to address more streets and moderate conditions, to bring them up higher as

3162
04:22:09,125 --> 04:22:12,525
opposed to addressing the fewer, more costly resurfacing and reconstructions.

3163
04:22:13,555 --> 04:22:16,995
this brought the overall citywide pci ratings up, but that has left many of the poorest,

3164
04:22:17,785 --> 04:22:21,565
the poor and very poor streets continuing to deteriorate over the last

3165
04:22:21,835 --> 04:22:25,785
five years. District five has more poor and very poor streets than any

3166
04:22:26,005 --> 04:22:29,965
other district, and they have not been worked on in the last five years as a policy choice

3167
04:22:30,345 --> 04:22:34,245
by the council five years ago. Now that we've reached our first goal of raising the

3168
04:22:34,405 --> 04:22:38,325
overall pci past 60, I feel we should continue turning our attention to those roads that

3169
04:22:38,485 --> 04:22:42,005
are in the worst condition. Reallocating funding away from the needs-based prioritization

3170
04:22:42,685 --> 04:22:46,485
will remove or further limit the only avenue we have to getting those poor and very poor streets

3171
04:22:46,725 --> 04:22:50,485
addressed. And when we do that, that will continue to bring up the citywide scores as eliminating

3172
04:22:50,925 --> 04:22:54,795
those lower numbers. We'll raise the average. I fear if we can further

3173
04:22:55,335 --> 04:22:59,205
complicate the system by weighing factors that are not directly related to the associated

3174
04:22:59,685 --> 04:23:03,605
costs. Not only will many of the streets in the worst conditions continue to go unaddressed for another five

3175
04:23:03,845 --> 04:23:07,445
years or more, but we will also lose the trust from the public in our ability to responsibly

3176
04:23:08,105 --> 04:23:11,365
use what funding we do have available. Um,

3177
04:23:12,835 --> 04:23:16,715
communication hasn't been our strong suit sometimes out of public

3178
04:23:16,915 --> 04:23:20,075
works. I think we've all had those conversations. And to a, to complicate,

3179
04:23:21,095 --> 04:23:25,085
uh, the reasons why we do things doesn't seem to be something that's

3180
04:23:25,425 --> 04:23:29,425
in our wheelhouse to be able to communicate that clearly. And so sticking to the

3181
04:23:29,645 --> 04:23:33,585
most need, the most equitable as the report said, uh,

3182
04:23:35,025 --> 04:23:38,885
is what I think is best. So I wanna just confirm what you slide 23.

3183
04:23:40,305 --> 04:23:44,285
the current a hundred percent needs-based residential street allocation model is equitably directing funding

3184
04:23:44,525 --> 04:23:48,345
towards equity-focused areas at rates exceeding their proportional share of the city. And

3185
04:23:48,565 --> 04:23:52,365
that audit finding showed a higher concentration of street projects within efa communities,

3186
04:23:52,725 --> 04:23:56,485
including the areas identified as bipoc limited income, lep, and senior

3187
04:23:56,775 --> 04:24:00,605
population metrics. Um, and again, the idea that

3188
04:24:00,805 --> 04:24:04,625
we would use metrics that are normally associated with arterials to residential begins

3189
04:24:05,045 --> 04:24:08,965
again, just to muddy the conversation, I think makes it more difficult. This is

3190
04:24:09,085 --> 04:24:12,965
about our neighborhood streets. We know that they are funded differently than our arterials for

3191
04:24:13,125 --> 04:24:17,085
safety reasons. We're not transit corridors. Uh, these exist in our neighborhoods. I urge

3192
04:24:17,305 --> 04:24:20,165
my colleagues to support the stock craft recommendation tonight. Thank you.

3193
04:24:24,465 --> 04:24:28,415
thank you. Uh, councilman bra? Yes. Uh, thank you mayor. And, uh, thank you for

3194
04:24:28,575 --> 04:24:32,415
the presentation and, uh, I agree with, um, everything that

3195
04:24:32,655 --> 04:24:36,535
you just said, uh, councilwoman kerr. Um, I do wanna

3196
04:24:36,735 --> 04:24:40,415
thank the public works team for all the hard work and all that you

3197
04:24:40,895 --> 04:24:44,115
continue to do, uh, in the city and in district two.

3198
04:24:44,955 --> 04:24:48,775
um, I have seen the slurry seal work, um, that's happening throughout

3199
04:24:49,215 --> 04:24:53,165
my district. And it is clear that, uh, your

3200
04:24:53,455 --> 04:24:57,415
department is making some real clear efforts to, uh, improve

3201
04:24:58,195 --> 04:25:01,255
and also maintain, um, the residential streets.

3202
04:25:02,315 --> 04:25:06,115
um, we all know that there still is a lot of work to do. Um, and so,

3203
04:25:06,995 --> 04:25:10,795
um, I do appreciate the progress and, um, and

3204
04:25:11,215 --> 04:25:15,155
I, uh, I wanna make sure that we continue to focus and use

3205
04:25:15,635 --> 04:25:19,415
our resources effectively. And at this time, I also

3206
04:25:19,705 --> 04:25:23,645
agree with staff recommendations, uh, to keep the current formula,

3207
04:25:24,635 --> 04:25:28,335
uh, the way it is and keep it the same. Continue to use the pavement

3208
04:25:28,895 --> 04:25:32,355
conditions and demonstrated disrepair, helps ensure

3209
04:25:32,965 --> 04:25:36,955
that funding is going where it is most needed, um,

3210
04:25:37,175 --> 04:25:40,935
which is the most equitable way to uplift our city

3211
04:25:41,515 --> 04:25:45,295
and to uplift all of our streets throughout the city. So thank you very much for the presentation

3212
04:25:45,735 --> 04:25:49,595
again. Thank you. Council member sorrow. Yes.

3213
04:25:50,555 --> 04:25:54,515
uh, so thank you director hickman for this presentation. I was

3214
04:25:54,765 --> 04:25:58,495
here when the first five year plan was approved, but I just

3215
04:25:59,245 --> 04:26:03,215
came onto city council, so really had a hard time understanding

3216
04:26:04,515 --> 04:26:08,215
the formula approach and what was taken into consideration.

3217
04:26:09,555 --> 04:26:13,515
uh, now that I am fi pretty much almost, you know, six

3218
04:26:13,735 --> 04:26:17,645
years in, I'd have a better understanding on how it got implemented.

3219
04:26:18,335 --> 04:26:22,155
but I still appreciate seeing these different models because, you

3220
04:26:22,375 --> 04:26:26,375
know, every department have definitions are that are different, right? When we talk

3221
04:26:26,575 --> 04:26:30,245
about need and equity. So if you can go back and explain

3222
04:26:30,865 --> 04:26:34,735
again to me what need means, because I,

3223
04:26:35,015 --> 04:26:38,665
I just wanna make sure I'm clear on on what you mean by needs,

3224
04:26:40,155 --> 04:26:42,445
uh, as far as your formula goes.

3225
04:26:46,825 --> 04:26:50,685
yeah, you can try to try to tackle some of that. So as far as the the needs

3226
04:26:51,405 --> 04:26:55,235
based model, it's really a, a data-driven type approach

3227
04:26:56,025 --> 04:26:59,815
that we look at and we send, uh, vehicles out

3228
04:27:00,055 --> 04:27:03,685
to check out the condition throughout the entire city. So they're traveling

3229
04:27:04,105 --> 04:27:07,915
on every road segment throughout the city and they're assigning

3230
04:27:08,645 --> 04:27:11,885
a pci or pavement condition index to the entire

3231
04:27:12,705 --> 04:27:16,685
city's, uh, streets. So we have a really great informative website that you

3232
04:27:16,845 --> 04:27:20,405
can go in. It's a fun little party trick. You can show, uh, exactly

3233
04:27:20,875 --> 04:27:24,805
what your pci is or what your neighbor's pci is. Uh, definitely encourage

3234
04:27:25,165 --> 04:27:28,965
everybody to check it out. And then what we mean by by need is that

3235
04:27:29,705 --> 04:27:33,205
as we're investing our, our dollars across all of these different

3236
04:27:33,805 --> 04:27:37,595
districts, there's an analysis that's done of how many

3237
04:27:38,195 --> 04:27:42,165
road miles are within each district, and then in what condition

3238
04:27:43,145 --> 04:27:46,865
are all of those street segments. And then that's how the need is,

3239
04:27:47,265 --> 04:27:51,165
is addressed and quantified as part of the pmp. Would you do ride-alongs

3240
04:27:51,845 --> 04:27:55,845
with us to show how that works? I, I'm not joking. I'm serious actually. Just

3241
04:27:56,285 --> 04:28:00,205
because, uh, if there was an option, right? Because I, I

3242
04:28:00,325 --> 04:28:03,305
get it that, you know, it's to determine the condition, but um,

3243
04:28:04,605 --> 04:28:08,485
I just have a hard time visualizing it. So, uh, but that can be a later

3244
04:28:08,685 --> 04:28:12,315
discussion, but it's more around how do you then determine, because

3245
04:28:12,805 --> 04:28:16,555
some residential roads become alternative arterials,

3246
04:28:17,835 --> 04:28:21,705
like my district, because many have to go north and

3247
04:28:21,975 --> 04:28:25,165
south, they have to go through my district atlantic

3248
04:28:26,345 --> 04:28:30,245
cherry, uh, or they have to go west and east. There's

3249
04:28:30,745 --> 04:28:34,545
no way people can go throughout the city without going through my, my

3250
04:28:35,005 --> 04:28:38,835
district. And they always take alternative residential route when

3251
04:28:39,125 --> 04:28:42,205
it's busy, right? So I'm just wondering if you take,

3252
04:28:43,185 --> 04:28:47,175
you know, how do you take in factors of use, right? Of roads

3253
04:28:47,755 --> 04:28:51,635
that are residential but becomes alternative of arterials

3254
04:28:52,245 --> 04:28:56,245
at times when people have to get to poly, right? They take all of these

3255
04:28:56,565 --> 04:28:59,765
resident, you know, there's hundreds of families driving through that area,

3256
04:29:00,835 --> 04:29:04,435
certain school areas. So I'm just curious if that gets taken into

3257
04:29:04,925 --> 04:29:08,165
consideration. It, it does get taken into

3258
04:29:09,045 --> 04:29:12,565
consideration organically. So when you restore

3259
04:29:13,285 --> 04:29:17,085
a street cross section over time, that's going to degrade. Let's say everybody

3260
04:29:17,645 --> 04:29:21,365
stopped traveling on, on atlantic and started traveling down the residential streets

3261
04:29:21,875 --> 04:29:25,455
instead. Yeah. Well then presumably atlantic or or enter other

3262
04:29:25,885 --> 04:29:29,815
arterial street here would stay, uh, relatively

3263
04:29:30,915 --> 04:29:34,685
good condition while the residential streets would degrade quickly.

3264
04:29:35,625 --> 04:29:39,545
so as they're degrading, the next time we would come around and do the pci, we

3265
04:29:39,765 --> 04:29:43,685
would see that degradation quickly and then that would be factored into the analysis.

3266
04:29:44,195 --> 04:29:47,855
okay. Um, you know, I I'm just then how do you often

3267
04:29:48,345 --> 04:29:52,245
do you do these pci drives? That's why I am, like

3268
04:29:52,405 --> 04:29:56,325
I, I I'm really asking, 'cause I, I have to, I'm asking

3269
04:29:56,565 --> 04:30:00,445
from a place of how resident would understand it if I had to

3270
04:30:00,605 --> 04:30:04,485
explain to them and I'm having, and I'm asking these questions

3271
04:30:04,705 --> 04:30:08,645
so that I can process it and, and then respond when they wonder

3272
04:30:09,025 --> 04:30:12,985
why their road right. Didn't get, uh, chosen or

3273
04:30:13,205 --> 04:30:17,125
their residential street didn't get chosen and the this pa five year and

3274
04:30:17,525 --> 04:30:21,525
how it'll get chosen the next route. So I'm asking from a perspective of a

3275
04:30:21,845 --> 04:30:25,725
resident that's just trying to understand rather than it then maybe

3276
04:30:25,885 --> 04:30:29,385
it becomes a hungry game and like, well how do they advocate that their road is

3277
04:30:29,955 --> 04:30:33,765
like it meets that index mark. Right. So, um, but if you can share

3278
04:30:34,085 --> 04:30:37,675
with me like that, that's why I am, I appreciate this opportunity

3279
04:30:38,465 --> 04:30:42,445
to clarify, not to say that I disagree with the current model. It's more

3280
04:30:42,645 --> 04:30:46,265
around, I just have a hard time and still continue to

3281
04:30:46,705 --> 04:30:50,525
do. So to explain to resident how certain, um, you know, residential

3282
04:30:51,165 --> 04:30:54,755
street gets chosen and it comes from this index. I won't belabor

3283
04:30:55,665 --> 04:30:59,025
too much of that process, but I do wanna get that answered. Um,

3284
04:30:59,825 --> 04:31:03,575
as far as it may come back around. Yeah,

3285
04:31:03,865 --> 04:31:07,685
certainly I can, I can try to, um, tackle that. So the,

3286
04:31:08,285 --> 04:31:12,265
as far as how are these streets connected and, and it's a really great question. This is the

3287
04:31:12,505 --> 04:31:16,065
question that we often face, uh, when we're out at the community and, and they're,

3288
04:31:16,655 --> 04:31:20,425
everybody's wondering, why are we doing something on this street

3289
04:31:20,665 --> 04:31:24,525
when my street is so much worse? And it's a fair question. And

3290
04:31:24,765 --> 04:31:28,745
if, um, if we could pull back up the presentation please, I'd like to, to go

3291
04:31:28,865 --> 04:31:32,265
back to slide five. Um, slide five represents

3292
04:31:32,885 --> 04:31:36,745
the pavement management plan and the overview. Um, apologies. Gimme

3293
04:31:37,185 --> 04:31:39,425
a second here while I scroll backwards a few slides.

3294
04:31:43,115 --> 04:31:46,525
so, uh, what, what you see here is a chart that

3295
04:31:47,215 --> 04:31:51,175
represents, uh, streets that are in excellent condition. We don't really need to invest a lot of money in them.

3296
04:31:51,915 --> 04:31:55,715
um, however, once you start dipping down into very good, and

3297
04:31:55,935 --> 04:31:59,855
once you get to good, we wanna start investing in those streets, ie

3298
04:32:00,515 --> 04:32:04,445
slurry programs and things of that nature before they degrade further. Once

3299
04:32:04,735 --> 04:32:08,575
they start to degrade and they get down to the poor or very poor, they're 10 times

3300
04:32:08,995 --> 04:32:12,395
or more expensive to restore. So

3301
04:32:13,075 --> 04:32:16,835
the, the program that's in place today is that we're trying to

3302
04:32:17,335 --> 04:32:21,055
preserve the streets that we have in good condition before they

3303
04:32:21,445 --> 04:32:25,215
degrade further. And then investing our remaining funds in the poor

3304
04:32:25,455 --> 04:32:29,375
and very poor to reconstruct them, thereby squeezing the middle, if you will.

3305
04:32:29,995 --> 04:32:33,855
so investing to keep our streets in reasonable condition or

3306
04:32:34,055 --> 04:32:37,715
good condition while investing our other funds in poor and very poor. That's

3307
04:32:38,135 --> 04:32:42,055
what's allowing us to bring our pci up overall. I, I

3308
04:32:42,175 --> 04:32:45,895
hope that answered the question a little better. Yeah. I'll just end on this. I know I'm over time,

3309
04:32:46,315 --> 04:32:49,975
but I do, um, I I, I'm not in

3310
04:32:50,335 --> 04:32:54,215
disagreement in this recommendation. I, I just want to be able

3311
04:32:54,455 --> 04:32:58,195
to have tools as we progress into the next five year plan

3312
04:32:59,065 --> 04:33:02,335
on better explaining that if you had this chart,

3313
04:33:03,695 --> 04:33:07,565
could you tell me if I had a resident who you know,

3314
04:33:07,865 --> 04:33:11,655
was asking why didn't their street get listed in the five year plan,

3315
04:33:12,535 --> 04:33:16,425
what their, their street rate so that we can show them on a

3316
04:33:16,545 --> 04:33:20,385
chart that this is why, and then have that kind of talking points

3317
04:33:20,845 --> 04:33:24,625
you just shared. So then, um, you know, we can communicate it.

3318
04:33:24,865 --> 04:33:28,335
'cause in the end of the day, I, I do overall understand this

3319
04:33:28,985 --> 04:33:32,515
approach, but what's really important is to make sure resident understand

3320
04:33:33,185 --> 04:33:36,745
that. And, um, I'm still processing it as a representative,

3321
04:33:37,275 --> 04:33:41,025
right. As a council member. Um, and this is like, I'm six years

3322
04:33:41,365 --> 04:33:45,265
in, so that's my feedback and I like to see how we can better communicate.

3323
04:33:45,605 --> 04:33:49,525
so thank you. Yeah. And if I may, I know it wasn't a, a question, but

3324
04:33:49,745 --> 04:33:53,665
we can certainly explore opportunities to better communicate that

3325
04:33:53,965 --> 04:33:57,965
as we roll out the next five year program. So it's, it's understood across

3326
04:33:58,385 --> 04:34:02,245
the board. I thought the last five year program was

3327
04:34:02,615 --> 04:34:06,495
cool and the website was cool and all that, but I think we have to build ongoing education

3328
04:34:07,215 --> 04:34:11,175
into the cost of infrastructure. I think we should just plan for that to be

3329
04:34:11,335 --> 04:34:15,255
a part of the infrastructure, get out, do the education about not just

3330
04:34:16,075 --> 04:34:19,855
the impact of the street being paved, but why and how we make these investments.

3331
04:34:20,355 --> 04:34:24,295
we should really think about that as a part of the infrastructure. Alright, uh, next is council member rick

3332
04:34:24,525 --> 04:34:28,415
sodi. All right. I'm gonna be a little bit of a nerd, so don't feel like I'm, uh, interrogating you,

3333
04:34:28,595 --> 04:34:32,535
but I'm gonna ask you some questions. Uh, okay, so this is what

3334
04:34:32,695 --> 04:34:36,315
I don't quite follow. So we give the, we give every street

3335
04:34:36,895 --> 04:34:40,895
a pci score, right? So each, there's specific, I'm assuming there's a specific segment, and you

3336
04:34:41,015 --> 04:34:44,945
look at that segment and you give it a score. But the percent,

3337
04:34:45,435 --> 04:34:49,045
but the need is based on a proportion, right? So we have a continuous

3338
04:34:50,245 --> 04:34:54,075
count variable, right? And now we're giving it a percentage, which means at

3339
04:34:54,275 --> 04:34:57,595
some point you are taking that numerical number. That's the score,

3340
04:34:58,325 --> 04:35:01,875
right? And then you're saying, I'm taking that number and I'm creating

3341
04:35:02,795 --> 04:35:06,675
a need versus not need, right? So that's the question I have. So when

3342
04:35:06,835 --> 04:35:10,745
I think about this, or is everything good

3343
04:35:11,035 --> 04:35:14,845
and above now not need, and then everything

3344
04:35:15,515 --> 04:35:19,355
that is kind of fair and below is that need, like, that's

3345
04:35:19,635 --> 04:35:23,615
the part that I don't understand. Like how do you take the value that you give

3346
04:35:23,855 --> 04:35:27,005
it from the pci and then translate that into percent need?

3347
04:35:28,765 --> 04:35:32,455
does that make sense? Council member? Let me, uh, jonathan boland,

3348
04:35:33,015 --> 04:35:36,695
business operations bureau manager, public works. Mm-hmm . Let me, let me take a different stab at answering

3349
04:35:37,055 --> 04:35:40,915
this. So, um, when we do the pci analysis, uh, which is

3350
04:35:41,135 --> 04:35:44,255
done every three years, um, and that is mandated, uh, legally,

3351
04:35:45,315 --> 04:35:48,535
um, when we do that analysis, the pci

3352
04:35:49,545 --> 04:35:53,375
score generates a cost to, to get that back up to a hundred.

3353
04:35:54,075 --> 04:35:58,065
so, to put this a different way, the total need for the city for

3354
04:35:58,285 --> 04:36:01,835
residential streets is 1.1 billion with a b. Mm-hmm . Each

3355
04:36:02,445 --> 04:36:06,285
district has their own overall need. The percentage is a simple

3356
04:36:08,095 --> 04:36:11,125
district need divided by total $1.1 billion need. Okay.

3357
04:36:12,225 --> 04:36:15,755
that's a different, so then that's how you get the percent need.

3358
04:36:16,345 --> 04:36:20,125
so that's, so we're talking about, so we're all gonna have fun with math today, right? So we're

3359
04:36:20,405 --> 04:36:24,045
talking about numerator and denominator. So denominator for every

3360
04:36:24,565 --> 04:36:28,205
district is the same, which is that 1.1 billion. And then the numerator

3361
04:36:29,065 --> 04:36:32,965
is the cost associated with that pci score or that

3362
04:36:33,125 --> 04:36:35,645
average pci score for a specific district.

3363
04:36:38,905 --> 04:36:42,775
because you said, so you said the pci score, it was related to

3364
04:36:43,035 --> 04:36:46,955
a, like a cost, right? So that's the numerator for a

3365
04:36:47,075 --> 04:36:50,995
particular district. And then the denominator is that total need for the

3366
04:36:51,155 --> 04:36:55,045
city. So for instance, and I'm just gonna make

3367
04:36:55,335 --> 04:36:59,255
up some big numbers here, but if, if cd five itself is showing mm-hmm

3368
04:36:59,575 --> 04:37:02,465
. A backlog of let's say $350 million,

3369
04:37:05,555 --> 04:37:07,815
and the total backlog for the city is 1.1 billion,

3370
04:37:09,725 --> 04:37:13,375
then the 350 divided by 1.1 billion

3371
04:37:14,165 --> 04:37:17,945
gets us that 33% need that

3372
04:37:18,375 --> 04:37:22,155
cd five has. Okay. So then I haven't added it together, but that means can we go to slide

3373
04:37:22,555 --> 04:37:22,555
13?

3374
04:37:29,675 --> 04:37:33,655
and this may be true, I haven't, I haven't done the math in my head. So that means that this percent need, like,

3375
04:37:33,935 --> 04:37:37,735
if I go down that column, if I sum down that column, it should sum to a hundred percent.

3376
04:37:38,275 --> 04:37:42,205
that's correct. And then you could do the

3377
04:37:42,405 --> 04:37:46,285
background math of just making a fake 1.1 billion and then assigning

3378
04:37:46,765 --> 04:37:50,565
a percentage, and you would get the backlog total. Oh, and council member, to answer your

3379
04:37:50,885 --> 04:37:54,885
previous question, you asked, um, at what point does it get assigned a dollar amount? It's not just when

3380
04:37:55,085 --> 04:37:59,005
it's in need, but everything that's not a hundred percent is my understanding, and the

3381
04:37:59,125 --> 04:38:03,125
team can correct me has a value associated with it. So if it was a

3382
04:38:03,245 --> 04:38:07,205
hundred percent, it's zero. If it's 99%, it might be, you know, a hundred

3383
04:38:07,325 --> 04:38:11,045
dollars or whatever it is. And so, and it, as it goes down, it gets a higher amount of need.

3384
04:38:11,385 --> 04:38:15,325
so every single street gets assigned a need is, can the team

3385
04:38:15,585 --> 04:38:19,445
con, uh, confirm that that is accurate? Uh, mr. City manager and, and in fact, not every

3386
04:38:19,605 --> 04:38:23,425
street, but street segment. So it's not, we're not taking, uh, an,

3387
04:38:23,865 --> 04:38:27,765
uh, an average score for miles and miles of streets. It is by street segment

3388
04:38:27,965 --> 04:38:31,845
because you have to make it comparator. Right. So the comparator has to be the same, which means the segments have

3389
04:38:32,045 --> 04:38:36,015
to be the same across the district. Okay. That makes sense. So then thinking about this slide,

3390
04:38:36,425 --> 04:38:40,235
and, uh, so when we look at different, so let's say, let's

3391
04:38:40,515 --> 04:38:44,435
look at like council member kerr, cd five. So basically we're saying is that when we did the

3392
04:38:44,795 --> 04:38:48,485
previous payment management plan versus when we looked at the pci data today,

3393
04:38:49,185 --> 04:38:52,915
even though we've done a lot of it, like, I think as to the, what the mayor's point is, even

3394
04:38:53,205 --> 04:38:57,205
though we've done a lot of investment, the cost is still

3395
04:38:57,505 --> 04:39:01,445
the same now, right? The, like the need investment in that district is still

3396
04:39:01,605 --> 04:39:05,395
the same now, unfortunately, as it was before, because some

3397
04:39:05,685 --> 04:39:09,605
streets have continued to degrade, even though we fixed some of them, is what you're saying?

3398
04:39:10,745 --> 04:39:14,525
yes, absolutely. 'cause it's a 0% change. Yeah. So we are making progress in the overall

3399
04:39:15,085 --> 04:39:19,085
pci, but if that street is already really expensive and you didn't fix it, and

3400
04:39:19,245 --> 04:39:22,675
it gets even worse mm-hmm . Then that bru brings it down. Um, because

3401
04:39:23,345 --> 04:39:27,315
if you look at the p and p, um, you're looking at how do you address the backlog? And our backlog

3402
04:39:27,905 --> 04:39:31,645
is still growing even though we're putting all this dollars into the street. And so

3403
04:39:32,155 --> 04:39:36,005
this is that issue that megan brings up too, which is we have people waiting for the worst streets,

3404
04:39:36,545 --> 04:39:40,365
but the worst streets are the most expensive to fix. So you could maybe put all of your street

3405
04:39:40,645 --> 04:39:44,205
money into one or two streets and raise those from a

3406
04:39:44,745 --> 04:39:48,405
10 or a 19% to a hundred, but you're gonna get a lot less improvement

3407
04:39:48,885 --> 04:39:52,685
throughout the district, um, if you do it that way. Okay. So that makes sense. 'cause then that's,

3408
04:39:53,085 --> 04:39:56,605
so that's why this all is starting to more make more sense now. So on slide 24,

3409
04:39:57,635 --> 04:40:01,605
when you say stable pci levels may be maintained

3410
04:40:01,935 --> 04:40:05,725
under baseline funding scenarios, though major backlog reduction

3411
04:40:06,195 --> 04:40:09,925
will remain limited. So that's what you're saying is that we're doing all of this work, but because we're

3412
04:40:10,205 --> 04:40:14,165
doing clack crack and slurry seal and things like that, not necessarily addressing the hardest

3413
04:40:14,705 --> 04:40:18,455
or the, the, the lowest pci streets, we're always gonna, we're

3414
04:40:18,805 --> 04:40:22,165
basically we're having a hard time with back with the backlog unless we start to put more funding,

3415
04:40:22,905 --> 04:40:26,765
um, into, into our streets, particularly the ones that are in the worst

3416
04:40:26,925 --> 04:40:30,845
condition. Absolutely. And the team has done magic in moving that pci up without being

3417
04:40:31,005 --> 04:40:34,735
able to have the funds to address the backlog mm-hmm . By being very specific about which

3418
04:40:35,085 --> 04:40:38,925
streets we maintain and keep from going further down. And then which ones in the middle

3419
04:40:39,095 --> 04:40:42,935
we're able to raise up, and then we have done some poor streets. But, um, until

3420
04:40:43,285 --> 04:40:46,735
we have enough money to really address the backlog, you're not gonna see large

3421
04:40:47,325 --> 04:40:50,785
increases in pci. So we need to have baseline, uh, um, amount,

3422
04:40:51,545 --> 04:40:55,245
uh, spend it correctly and spend it efficiently, and then also get money to address the backlog.

3423
04:40:55,895 --> 04:40:59,205
understood. Okay. And then last question is, and this is slide 23,

3424
04:41:00,225 --> 04:41:04,005
um, I just wanna unpack this for people watching. Um, and council member

3425
04:41:04,485 --> 04:41:08,485
kerr, um, uh, brought up the statement as well when it said the current 100% needs-based

3426
04:41:09,005 --> 04:41:12,645
residential street allocation model is equitably directing funding toward

3427
04:41:13,105 --> 04:41:17,085
equity focus areas and rates exceeding their proportional share of the city.

3428
04:41:17,665 --> 04:41:21,385
so I just want to, is there, is there a way that you all can kind of like just unpack

3429
04:41:21,805 --> 04:41:25,595
that statement? So basically define, for those who don't know what an equity focus area,

3430
04:41:26,345 --> 04:41:30,285
and when we say exceed their proportional share of the city, I just want people

3431
04:41:30,425 --> 04:41:32,165
to understand what that's, what that's saying.

3432
04:41:34,735 --> 04:41:38,405
yeah. So what this is essentially saying is that as part of the audit, the

3433
04:41:38,905 --> 04:41:42,905
auditors that came in and, and other specialists, other folks from public works came in and

3434
04:41:43,025 --> 04:41:46,865
looked at how are we allocating our street funding? And they said,

3435
04:41:47,325 --> 04:41:51,325
we are allocating our limited funds to areas

3436
04:41:51,985 --> 04:41:55,945
in need in equity focused areas at rates exceeding, uh,

3437
04:41:56,235 --> 04:42:00,025
what, what if you were to go and do those proportional calculations across

3438
04:42:00,445 --> 04:42:04,285
the board, how, how we would get there. So, uh, we're doing

3439
04:42:04,645 --> 04:42:08,605
a better job than if you would just run and, uh, run the same or similar calculations

3440
04:42:09,665 --> 04:42:13,655
to what we did for the percent need. If we were to do that, we're

3441
04:42:14,005 --> 04:42:17,485
investing more heavily in equity focused areas than otherwise.

3442
04:42:18,265 --> 04:42:21,155
so what is, what is the definition of an equity focused area?

3443
04:42:23,595 --> 04:42:27,435
they define this as part of the audit. We will, we will have to pull that up for you. Okay.

3444
04:42:27,785 --> 04:42:31,765
so yeah, I, because I think that would make, that would what make people more sense? 'cause equity is because, you know,

3445
04:42:31,845 --> 04:42:35,795
people, when we talk about equity in the city, we're talking about investing in areas, right? That have,

3446
04:42:36,315 --> 04:42:40,125
have maybe been neglected, not as had as much investment. But here, when we're

3447
04:42:40,325 --> 04:42:44,205
talking about equity, we're also, we're in, the definition we're using here is around how we're

3448
04:42:44,525 --> 04:42:48,525
investing and we're focusing on like the, the worst streets. But the worst streets may not necessarily

3449
04:42:49,025 --> 04:42:52,805
be in areas that have had disinvestment. So that's why I'm trying to say like,

3450
04:42:53,045 --> 04:42:56,435
I think when we say equity focused area, what do we mean specifically here?

3451
04:42:57,305 --> 04:43:00,965
yes. And that's a wonderful question. Um, so this, this comes straight out of the independent

3452
04:43:01,405 --> 04:43:05,185
audit that, that was completed by the city auditor's office. Uh, that audit, uh,

3453
04:43:05,645 --> 04:43:09,485
defined, uh, the efas as bipoc, lep, um, which

3454
04:43:09,765 --> 04:43:13,235
is low, uh, limited english proficiency, density, limited income and seniors.

3455
04:43:14,145 --> 04:43:18,065
and then it found high focus equity areas or hfas as

3456
04:43:18,465 --> 04:43:22,245
groups with three or more of those five efas within them.

3457
04:43:23,115 --> 04:43:26,885
okay. Repeat that last sentence. Uh, so a high equity focus area

3458
04:43:27,175 --> 04:43:30,765
would be a block group with three or more of those bipoc, lep density, limited

3459
04:43:31,225 --> 04:43:33,715
income seniors together. Okay.

3460
04:43:36,315 --> 04:43:40,255
I know. Look, we're all, like I said, we're all, we're all gonna learn together, but yes. Okay. I'm

3461
04:43:40,475 --> 04:43:44,475
gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna shut up now. I may have more questions. No, it's fine. Just so you know, it's fine. Get your

3462
04:43:44,635 --> 04:43:48,555
questions out. I do this as part of my job, so this is just, this is just council member. Get your questions out. Yeah.

3463
04:43:48,835 --> 04:43:52,715
so I just, I I just, I wanted that, that actually was my last question. I just wanted to make sure that

3464
04:43:52,995 --> 04:43:56,915
I understood. When we're making that statement, we're basically saying, because I think if we

3465
04:43:57,035 --> 04:44:01,035
think about, I mean for, I'm just being honest, right? When we think about investing in our infrastructure, for those

3466
04:44:01,155 --> 04:44:05,155
of us who come from areas like north central west, long beach, like, we're always

3467
04:44:05,315 --> 04:44:09,205
gonna be concerned around investment in our districts because we all know the history, right?

3468
04:44:09,735 --> 04:44:13,395
and so it's important for us to know that as we're collectively achieving

3469
04:44:13,815 --> 04:44:17,505
our goals, right? That we're making sure to continue that equity lens

3470
04:44:18,335 --> 04:44:22,185
around those investments when it comes to our internal policies here in the city. Yeah,

3471
04:44:23,195 --> 04:44:27,145
absolutely. And we certainly do that. And every single district has an area that has received more

3472
04:44:27,575 --> 04:44:31,555
in more investment over time than others. And so I think what we're showing in the audit

3473
04:44:31,815 --> 04:44:35,605
is that we have a lot of street money now. We don't have the one street per district anymore. We're

3474
04:44:35,955 --> 04:44:39,955
able to do a lot of work within the district. And when we recommend to you, here are the

3475
04:44:40,115 --> 04:44:44,015
things that we think we should be investing in based on the pci, there's a lot you

3476
04:44:44,235 --> 04:44:48,075
can choose from. So we will say, you know, this part of the district should get this 'cause they haven't

3477
04:44:48,315 --> 04:44:52,205
had this kind of investment, or it's a big need. Or we hear, we hear complaints or we hear

3478
04:44:52,325 --> 04:44:56,085
issues and we are able to spread it around. So we're very deliberate about that, about trying

3479
04:44:56,405 --> 04:45:00,305
to maximize those dollars and also, um, focus on areas that haven't always had

3480
04:45:00,525 --> 04:45:04,325
investment. And that is, you know, within the district after you look at need. And so

3481
04:45:04,955 --> 04:45:08,745
that is what we would be preparing to do as part of the, the next five year plan is

3482
04:45:08,965 --> 04:45:12,885
be able to take all that input that you guys receive, that we look at for the data, and then

3483
04:45:13,005 --> 04:45:15,685
try to create a street plan, uh, that matches that level of investment.

3484
04:45:17,545 --> 04:45:21,435
alright. Thank you. Uh, council member kerr. Yeah, I just a

3485
04:45:21,555 --> 04:45:25,055
quick follow up. Um, I do wanna acknowledge and thank uh, you director for,

3486
04:45:25,655 --> 04:45:29,535
um, the, and we talked about it a little bit earlier in the study session, uh, the

3487
04:45:29,755 --> 04:45:33,075
way that you are communicating with, with us in our briefings,

3488
04:45:33,775 --> 04:45:37,635
um, and the new format and the new maps that show us some of these specific things.

3489
04:45:38,055 --> 04:45:41,795
and I know we've talked about, um, are those for public consumption, the way that we can package

3490
04:45:42,075 --> 04:45:45,955
those for, for folks to understand. So I appreciate the idea of putting education

3491
04:45:46,545 --> 04:45:50,355
into the budget, um, and doing it in a way in terms of

3492
04:45:50,615 --> 04:45:53,915
how do we take the good work that you're doing to communicate that to our offices,

3493
04:45:54,935 --> 04:45:58,795
um, in a, in a public way that that works, um, both for internal

3494
04:45:59,015 --> 04:46:02,235
and um, external viewing. So I did wanna acknowledge and thank you for that good work.

3495
04:46:05,095 --> 04:46:06,775
alright. Public comment, reio.

3496
04:46:15,565 --> 04:46:19,435
yeah. I didn't see in the report how the integration of

3497
04:46:19,955 --> 04:46:23,595
the city's website as a place where a resident can

3498
04:46:24,175 --> 04:46:27,055
identify, said pothole needs to be repaired.

3499
04:46:28,295 --> 04:46:32,275
so we need to incorporate that because, you know, just like

3500
04:46:32,475 --> 04:46:36,435
when we talked about, you know, giving bonuses for builders,

3501
04:46:37,065 --> 04:46:40,835
like density bonuses and special bonuses, I mean,

3502
04:46:41,105 --> 04:46:44,715
what is the follow up and follow through for a

3503
04:46:45,435 --> 04:46:49,425
resident that identifies said pothole that

3504
04:46:49,935 --> 04:46:53,855
aligns with the, um, with the,

3505
04:46:54,055 --> 04:46:57,945
uh, presentation that you, that you presented so that those

3506
04:46:58,795 --> 04:47:02,325
voices are heard? Because those voices are extremely

3507
04:47:02,935 --> 04:47:06,735
important. I remember the one day that I promoted that part

3508
04:47:06,975 --> 04:47:10,875
of the website, it actually crashed the site because there was so

3509
04:47:11,095 --> 04:47:14,815
many people that were like, you know what? I didn't even know that this

3510
04:47:15,415 --> 04:47:19,335
resource within the city's website, um, actually

3511
04:47:19,435 --> 04:47:23,415
was available. But then it crashed the site. 'cause there was so many

3512
04:47:23,575 --> 04:47:27,515
people that said, hey, fix this one, fix this one, fix this one.

3513
04:47:28,355 --> 04:47:32,085
so how do you intelligently incorporate

3514
04:47:32,775 --> 04:47:36,775
that so that the voices of our residents are heard? That's all I

3515
04:47:36,895 --> 04:47:40,435
have. Thank you. Bless you. Alright,

3516
04:47:40,935 --> 04:47:44,805
thank you. Look, I think this is an important discussion. We need to have it every,

3517
04:47:44,975 --> 04:47:48,875
every few years. I think it's important. I think, um, there's

3518
04:47:49,365 --> 04:47:53,345
a lot. There was just recently a lot of misinformation out and the state of

3519
04:47:53,565 --> 04:47:57,065
our media, we can't count on them the way that we used to, to do

3520
04:47:57,755 --> 04:48:01,685
that. Reporting on the really important topics that the council choose on,

3521
04:48:02,145 --> 04:48:05,965
we don't have that anymore. So we, we have to go through the steps of doing

3522
04:48:06,265 --> 04:48:09,685
and conducting that, that education as best as we can.

3523
04:48:10,455 --> 04:48:14,325
we're in a jump ball state of like politics. It's like whatever's the most shocking

3524
04:48:14,725 --> 04:48:17,885
headline is what people read. And the boring stuff, like our long-term

3525
04:48:18,765 --> 04:48:22,685
strategy to improve streets and what the real needs are is not gonna get, is not gonna get

3526
04:48:22,885 --> 04:48:26,605
the coverage anymore. And so it's harder, but it requires

3527
04:48:26,965 --> 04:48:30,965
us to have more discipline. We have to stay focused on what we're doing. We have

3528
04:48:31,125 --> 04:48:35,025
to, we have to be able to sort of lock out the

3529
04:48:35,245 --> 04:48:39,045
noise, continue to focus and find the resources to truly invest and improve

3530
04:48:39,285 --> 04:48:42,885
our streets. Um, council member thresh, do you want add anything?

3531
04:48:43,515 --> 04:48:47,125
yeah. Um, thank you all for the conversation. It's been great. As the newest council member,

3532
04:48:47,525 --> 04:48:51,145
I wanted to give my colleagues a chance to kind of have a conversation and I'm,

3533
04:48:51,555 --> 04:48:55,325
I've been, um, kind of taking some notes. Um, I

3534
04:48:55,625 --> 04:48:59,315
am, I think the lens through which the department is taking a look at what

3535
04:48:59,745 --> 04:49:03,645
our, the alternative residential allocation

3536
04:49:03,885 --> 04:49:07,205
models, um, are really great. 'cause my first thought was to go to people,

3537
04:49:08,065 --> 04:49:11,995
um, as the place that we might land on. Um, but even with

3538
04:49:12,285 --> 04:49:16,105
that, because you mix in, uh, business and employment activity as

3539
04:49:16,325 --> 04:49:20,245
opposed to just population, I wasn't convinced that that was the right place,

3540
04:49:20,745 --> 04:49:24,315
um, for all of the districts. And I am thinking from an equity lens.

3541
04:49:25,425 --> 04:49:29,085
um, and then safety was another one. I said, well, do you know, do we go that direction?

3542
04:49:30,145 --> 04:49:34,045
um, given, you know, what we've seen in community and I don't want

3543
04:49:34,325 --> 04:49:38,265
to negate the need for basics, you know, street

3544
04:49:39,345 --> 04:49:43,155
repair, um, for investment in a lot of infrastructure that

3545
04:49:43,445 --> 04:49:46,965
only supports a small percentage of the the district.

3546
04:49:47,785 --> 04:49:51,305
um, I will say I think for future conversations, um,

3547
04:49:51,885 --> 04:49:55,705
'cause when the concept here on page 23 that we are

3548
04:49:56,715 --> 04:50:00,505
investing more funding and equity focused areas, um,

3549
04:50:00,865 --> 04:50:04,665
is really hard to square with because one, I have no

3550
04:50:05,035 --> 04:50:08,775
idea what our auditor has determined, our equity focused areas,

3551
04:50:09,485 --> 04:50:13,165
I don't really know what that means. And we haven't been able to share the definition here this evening

3552
04:50:14,025 --> 04:50:17,725
so that, you know, in the future we wanna come back and, and have some sense of that.

3553
04:50:18,625 --> 04:50:22,205
and then the finding showing that there's a concentration of street

3554
04:50:22,725 --> 04:50:26,165
projects within these areas. When I look at every single

3555
04:50:27,045 --> 04:50:30,965
category, no matter how we slice it, where the funds are being

3556
04:50:31,435 --> 04:50:35,325
spit are in parts of the city where we don't have a lot of equity focused

3557
04:50:35,855 --> 04:50:39,605
areas. So I'm trying to figure out like how could that

3558
04:50:39,865 --> 04:50:43,825
be that we are spending a higher amount in equity focused areas, but

3559
04:50:44,385 --> 04:50:48,385
if we look at the fact that more dollars are going to parts of the city where we

3560
04:50:48,755 --> 04:50:52,665
typically don't have equity focused, um, you

3561
04:50:52,885 --> 04:50:56,805
know, I would say, um, populations, it's hard

3562
04:50:57,005 --> 04:51:00,965
to believe that that's true. So, um, you know, I

3563
04:51:01,085 --> 04:51:05,025
think at this point all of the bars are about in

3564
04:51:05,245 --> 04:51:08,685
the same place, uh, when it comes to, to my district.

3565
04:51:09,425 --> 04:51:13,165
um, and I would be comfortable with the direction that we're currently

3566
04:51:13,485 --> 04:51:17,325
going. Um, but just monitor that. Uh, because the other

3567
04:51:17,535 --> 04:51:20,755
issue that I get so concerned about is that if we do not address

3568
04:51:22,385 --> 04:51:25,715
the, um, the poorest streets, then,

3569
04:51:26,465 --> 04:51:29,515
you know, we continue to just have those linger accordingly.

3570
04:51:30,785 --> 04:51:34,725
um, and that's where I, I hear the most from residents regarding what

3571
04:51:34,885 --> 04:51:38,385
their expectations are. And it just gets worse. And when I look at the map,

3572
04:51:39,185 --> 04:51:43,085
uh, frankly, it's many of the places that don't have any lines at all are where

3573
04:51:43,305 --> 04:51:46,325
we see, uh, the worst streets within the district.

3574
04:51:49,785 --> 04:51:53,435
alright, well, uh, thanks everyone for your, for your discussion members, please

3575
04:51:53,795 --> 04:51:54,235
cast your vote.

3576
04:52:01,255 --> 04:52:04,965
a motion is carried. Um, okay, where

3577
04:52:05,315 --> 04:52:09,255
are we now? Are we

3578
04:52:09,375 --> 04:52:11,815
on item 36 now? Did we do that? Yes. Yeah. 36

3579
04:52:13,435 --> 04:52:16,935
report from community development recommendation to adopt request for

3580
04:52:17,455 --> 04:52:20,935
proposal and award a contract to the superlative group to provide consulting

3581
04:52:21,735 --> 04:52:25,355
services to evaluate advertising opportunities and design an

3582
04:52:25,935 --> 04:52:29,595
advertising program or district centered around the

3583
04:52:29,955 --> 04:52:33,695
use of city owned spaces for a total amount not to exceed 187,450

3584
04:52:35,755 --> 04:52:39,645
and execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract citywide. Alright,

3585
04:52:40,195 --> 04:52:43,375
so we'll do a brief staff report here, but I think this is important.

3586
04:52:44,275 --> 04:52:48,015
we, we outlined a number of strategies to grow new sustainable revenue

3587
04:52:48,955 --> 04:52:52,895
in our city as our city transitions away from oil and tight winds

3588
04:52:53,215 --> 04:52:57,175
and, and other things. One of those strategies we were, we've

3589
04:52:57,455 --> 04:53:01,235
been very smart and intentional about removing static

3590
04:53:01,665 --> 04:53:05,375
billboards throughout our city. And in exchange for the digital on the freeways

3591
04:53:05,815 --> 04:53:09,625
removed a lot of blight. And it has allowed us to really think

3592
04:53:09,825 --> 04:53:13,745
comprehensively about what an advertising district could look like in our

3593
04:53:13,945 --> 04:53:17,785
entertainment district and in our downtown in a way that is curated and thoughtful

3594
04:53:18,805 --> 04:53:22,545
and generates revenue and tasteful, um, particularly

3595
04:53:23,445 --> 04:53:27,385
in advance of 2028. Um, and so we'll go

3596
04:53:27,505 --> 04:53:31,185
through a, a presentation here. This gives us the first step of bringing on a consultant

3597
04:53:31,725 --> 04:53:35,405
to begin to do that work. Um, and we look forward to,

3598
04:53:36,045 --> 04:53:38,875
um, uh, the findings. Christopher goons.

3599
04:53:40,455 --> 04:53:44,245
okay. I wanna introduce you to april aka our administrative and financial

3600
04:53:44,925 --> 04:53:48,885
services officer who made this procurement possible and is gonna tell you

3601
04:53:49,045 --> 04:53:52,855
about it. All right. Good evening, mayor and members

3602
04:53:53,055 --> 04:53:57,015
of the city council. Um, before we get started on the

3603
04:53:57,335 --> 04:54:01,065
specifics of the rfp, I'm gonna kind of blaze through some of the background. There

3604
04:54:01,415 --> 04:54:05,205
was some one-time funding originally approved a couple years ago as part of the grow long

3605
04:54:05,495 --> 04:54:09,055
beach initiative. And then we had, um, the signature project

3606
04:54:09,535 --> 04:54:13,095
division set up in our planning group and the economic development and opportunity

3607
04:54:13,575 --> 04:54:17,135
department had their rise division created. And the partnership between

3608
04:54:17,895 --> 04:54:21,815
economic development and opportunity and cd and public works all led us to work

3609
04:54:22,095 --> 04:54:25,475
together on an rfp so that we could find consulting services to help us design

3610
04:54:26,175 --> 04:54:30,015
a thoughtful, appropriate, um, way of doing advertising,

3611
04:54:30,475 --> 04:54:33,255
uh, opportunities and a, and a program for our city owned spaces.

3612
04:54:35,765 --> 04:54:39,265
when we issued that rfp, we outlined several key project objectives,

3613
04:54:40,115 --> 04:54:43,895
and that is to make sure that we, uh, all centered this effort around something

3614
04:54:44,395 --> 04:54:48,255
that's balanced and that makes sense. So the goals are to make sure that we find

3615
04:54:48,415 --> 04:54:52,135
the best places to put the ads, ways to make the approval process smoother and more

3616
04:54:52,455 --> 04:54:56,045
efficient, and ways to involve the community along the way. We also

3617
04:54:56,555 --> 04:55:00,375
are also using this effort to make sure that we can bring in revenue for the city while making sure the

3618
04:55:00,815 --> 04:55:04,735
advertising itself adds values for residents, local businesses, and fits well in the area.

3619
04:55:08,575 --> 04:55:12,535
the rfp itself went through a competitive process. We, uh, reached out and

3620
04:55:13,395 --> 04:55:17,315
advertised it, tried to generate a as much response as we could, looking for the best expertise

3621
04:55:17,865 --> 04:55:21,675
that meets those goals. At the end of the process, we found that we had two

3622
04:55:22,115 --> 04:55:25,995
responses, which were carefully reviewed by that interdepartmental team, with representatives from

3623
04:55:26,235 --> 04:55:30,075
community development, economic development, and opportunity in public works. That team

3624
04:55:30,475 --> 04:55:34,375
reviewed the proposals, interviewed both proposals, and identified the superlative group as

3625
04:55:34,595 --> 04:55:38,085
the one that best met the project project objectives. Their

3626
04:55:38,635 --> 04:55:42,155
strengths really lie in their unified approach as well as their prior experience

3627
04:55:42,675 --> 04:55:45,675
here in the region, including prior work for, uh, cal state long beach.

3628
04:55:48,135 --> 04:55:51,995
as part of their proposal, we also had a really good partnership structure that was identified in

3629
04:55:52,155 --> 04:55:56,015
their response. Uh, it allows us to make sure that both the, the

3630
04:55:56,235 --> 04:56:00,035
city staff and the consultant have clear roles and responsibilities where city

3631
04:56:00,275 --> 04:56:04,235
staff is leading the community engagement, um, helping with the program level environmental

3632
04:56:04,755 --> 04:56:08,675
review and the updates to the municipal code while the consultant can focus on providing

3633
04:56:09,035 --> 04:56:12,595
us with the subject matter expertise around market analysis, implementation strategies,

3634
04:56:13,535 --> 04:56:14,515
and serve as an advisor.

3635
04:56:17,895 --> 04:56:21,235
and then finally, um, what I'd like to, to make sure we spend some time highlighting

3636
04:56:22,055 --> 04:56:25,795
is that the anticipated project timeline is one that will take place in phases. We're

3637
04:56:26,075 --> 04:56:29,635
gonna have deliverables along the way. We're going to make sure that we end up with a

3638
04:56:30,275 --> 04:56:34,235
muni municipal code updates so we can activate the advertising opportunities, but it

3639
04:56:34,355 --> 04:56:38,115
will be done in phases. The first phase will highlight site visits and stakeholder

3640
04:56:38,555 --> 04:56:42,405
engagement, followed by research and analysis, and then we'll have broader

3641
04:56:42,685 --> 04:56:46,675
community outreach and summarizing of the public input. And then they'll

3642
04:56:47,165 --> 04:56:50,985
be preparing of code updates and conducting the environmental review, and

3643
04:56:51,205 --> 04:56:54,725
then an adoption process with public hearings and review by, uh, various commissioning

3644
04:56:55,325 --> 04:56:59,235
bodies. So a recommendation, uh, before you today

3645
04:56:59,675 --> 04:57:03,675
is, is a request asking to approve the authority to enter into the contract with

3646
04:57:03,915 --> 04:57:06,915
the superlative group for these services so we can get this important work started.

3647
04:57:10,265 --> 04:57:12,275
that concludes my presentation. We're here for any questions.

3648
04:57:15,385 --> 04:57:18,715
alright, thank you. We're gonna go to public comment. We lio martinez,

3649
04:57:19,535 --> 04:57:21,755
fb gray, and mike murchison, lio europe.

3650
04:57:31,355 --> 04:57:34,995
so recommendation

3651
04:57:35,895 --> 04:57:37,095
authorized by the city manager.

3652
04:57:40,325 --> 04:57:44,045
tom, you're lucky that I stress tested

3653
04:57:45,065 --> 04:57:47,935
the political electoral system

3654
04:57:49,365 --> 04:57:53,265
in both long beach and la because you know what

3655
04:57:53,505 --> 04:57:56,145
I would've done with you? Um,

3656
04:57:57,625 --> 04:58:00,785
so this is to award funding

3657
04:58:02,545 --> 04:58:06,355
for a company out of cleveland, ohio. That

3658
04:58:06,655 --> 04:58:10,395
is a big wtf tom towards you.

3659
04:58:11,605 --> 04:58:15,465
again, why are we spending money outside

3660
04:58:15,955 --> 04:58:19,515
of long beach when this money could be allocated

3661
04:58:20,815 --> 04:58:24,735
to local businesses in long beach and

3662
04:58:24,955 --> 04:58:28,695
only that, but guess what? Advertisement is

3663
04:58:29,195 --> 04:58:32,435
the way it's, think of advertising as as awareness.

3664
04:58:33,835 --> 04:58:37,335
awareness. So imagine if local

3665
04:58:38,645 --> 04:58:41,605
residents help drive the awareness

3666
04:58:42,705 --> 04:58:46,675
of long beach, the city, the community that

3667
04:58:46,965 --> 04:58:50,755
they live in. This study would be the best study

3668
04:58:51,805 --> 04:58:55,445
in the planet. But no, we're having

3669
04:58:56,005 --> 04:58:59,925
a company from cleveland, ohio do a study.

3670
04:59:01,015 --> 04:59:04,345
that's a joke. And then lastly,

3671
04:59:06,145 --> 04:59:10,125
10 seconds to just say, don, I need you to identify

3672
04:59:10,605 --> 04:59:14,345
a cost per meeting because there is a cost

3673
04:59:14,765 --> 04:59:18,195
associated by the minute for a meeting that's gonna last forever.

3674
04:59:19,425 --> 04:59:23,365
the police officers outside ask me, are we through? And I said, no, we're probably

3675
04:59:23,445 --> 04:59:27,125
only halfway. It's unacceptable that everybody

3676
04:59:27,675 --> 04:59:31,045
runs their mouth, but yet we have to stay by a time.

3677
04:59:31,745 --> 04:59:35,485
so what is the cost, meaning by minute so that the residents

3678
04:59:35,765 --> 04:59:39,605
of long beach knows what, how much it takes for, for every syllable.

3679
04:59:40,225 --> 04:59:41,845
but we go over time. Thank you.

3680
04:59:45,805 --> 04:59:49,585
next speaker, please. You've

3681
04:59:50,005 --> 04:59:53,885
kept us all waiting. So, uh, naturally I say go f**k

3682
04:59:54,665 --> 04:59:58,665
rex. Um, super superlative,

3683
04:59:59,615 --> 05:00:03,535
uh, group inc. Is it in? I'm not sure if that's

3684
05:00:03,955 --> 05:00:07,795
correct. I don't know if you included the full name of the company,

3685
05:00:08,775 --> 05:00:12,755
um, that you are wanting to have brand long beach.

3686
05:00:12,995 --> 05:00:16,885
they're from ohio. Um, they work

3687
05:00:17,175 --> 05:00:20,655
on sponsorship, naming rights, valuation, sales, branding,

3688
05:00:21,215 --> 05:00:24,905
consulting. You don't think you want to consult with people in long beach about

3689
05:00:25,255 --> 05:00:29,245
what long beach looks like? I think, you know, people need

3690
05:00:29,535 --> 05:00:32,495
to know that. Um, you don't care about long beach,

3691
05:00:33,595 --> 05:00:37,495
you make these outside pocket deals. You're not even

3692
05:00:37,655 --> 05:00:41,195
looking. You're just looking. Yeah. If anybody's that's logged in

3693
05:00:41,735 --> 05:00:45,735
watching the mayor is not even listening. He doesn't care about businesses here.

3694
05:00:46,395 --> 05:00:50,255
he only cares about lining his pockets. I believe long beach

3695
05:00:50,675 --> 05:00:54,395
is best represents long beach. People in long beach best represent long beach. So

3696
05:00:54,875 --> 05:00:58,355
why don't you hire a consulting firm in long beach? That's

3697
05:00:59,155 --> 05:01:03,035
like the easiest choice. You don't think people in long

3698
05:01:03,235 --> 05:01:07,195
beach know about sponsorship, naming rights by, uh, valuation sales, branding.

3699
05:01:08,565 --> 05:01:12,435
if you actually like took the time and hung out with people in long

3700
05:01:12,595 --> 05:01:16,315
beach, maybe that stupid ass beer can with your picture

3701
05:01:16,655 --> 05:01:19,575
on it would look a little bit better. You

3702
05:01:20,805 --> 05:01:24,625
disrespect all of us in long beach by your lack

3703
05:01:24,915 --> 05:01:28,595
of consideration for the people that live here. You're disgusting

3704
05:01:29,695 --> 05:01:33,625
and people know that. And you can continuously hang out with

3705
05:01:33,915 --> 05:01:37,515
your white supremacist friends, but they will never include you

3706
05:01:39,495 --> 05:01:43,045
ever free palestine. Go f**k yourself, rex.

3707
05:01:45,175 --> 05:01:48,925
let's keep the conversation on topic, on what's on the actual agenda

3708
05:01:49,245 --> 05:01:50,685
tonight. Thank you. Next speaker, please.

3709
05:01:54,815 --> 05:01:58,455
uh, why is this offered to

3710
05:01:58,825 --> 05:02:01,075
ohio? Why are we outsourcing?

3711
05:02:03,165 --> 05:02:07,065
why isn't this contract being offered to workers in long beach? There's no advertising

3712
05:02:07,385 --> 05:02:11,325
think tanks in long beach vibe city. Uh,

3713
05:02:11,545 --> 05:02:15,495
the mayor's proudly toting all the andro jobs to offer the people of long beach weapons,

3714
05:02:16,145 --> 05:02:18,895
manufacturing jobs, blood on our hands opportunities,

3715
05:02:20,205 --> 05:02:24,165
war crimes, jobs. Just why, why can't we offer the workers

3716
05:02:24,465 --> 05:02:27,565
in our city better opportunities than violence? That's all I have to say.

3717
05:02:32,035 --> 05:02:35,995
next speaker, please. Good evening,

3718
05:02:36,155 --> 05:02:40,085
mayor council members. My name is mike murchison. Three years ago I

3719
05:02:40,205 --> 05:02:44,005
brought interstate outdoor advertising out here and met with some of you

3720
05:02:44,375 --> 05:02:48,105
along with city staff to discuss pilot projects for

3721
05:02:48,925 --> 05:02:52,925
advertising on city owned assets. That was three years ago. Nothing came of it.

3722
05:02:53,825 --> 05:02:57,785
it was unfortunate. Recently we were awarded back in

3723
05:02:58,025 --> 05:03:01,525
august of 2025, a contract advertised on lifeguard

3724
05:03:02,065 --> 05:03:05,965
towers. We still don't have that moving forward. In fact,

3725
05:03:06,205 --> 05:03:10,125
there's been no conversation with my client and I checked with him today for over

3726
05:03:10,365 --> 05:03:14,245
a month now. So now you're in the summer season, you're losing the opportunity

3727
05:03:14,785 --> 05:03:18,635
for revenue in our city and I just don't understand it. It's

3728
05:03:18,925 --> 05:03:22,925
gotta move quicker. I look at this consultant contract that you're

3729
05:03:23,165 --> 05:03:27,115
talking about awarding tonight, and I looked at the schedule. There's

3730
05:03:27,605 --> 05:03:30,995
no way you're gonna make the olympics in 2028, that

3731
05:03:31,905 --> 05:03:35,575
that's fool's gold. You have to put out an rfp after

3732
05:03:35,955 --> 05:03:39,605
this consultant comes back with a report. You folks look at that report

3733
05:03:40,065 --> 05:03:43,925
and then you issue out an rfp. There'll be lots of firms that will respond

3734
05:03:44,285 --> 05:03:48,155
to that rfp, but it will be well past the olympics. So the one opportunity

3735
05:03:48,985 --> 05:03:52,405
in our city to gain revenue, substantial revenue,

3736
05:03:53,385 --> 05:03:57,165
unseen revenue like never before for something like the olympics will be gone.

3737
05:03:58,005 --> 05:04:01,755
I just want you to be aware of that. I hope that somebody can tell

3738
05:04:02,065 --> 05:04:05,965
my client what's going on with a lifeguard tower advertising. And I hope

3739
05:04:06,205 --> 05:04:09,955
that you expedite this report from the consultants very,

3740
05:04:10,355 --> 05:04:14,205
very quickly if you actually wanna take advantage of advertising the city of

3741
05:04:14,405 --> 05:04:15,485
long beach. Thank you.

3742
05:04:19,525 --> 05:04:22,655
alright, well thank you all for your, for your, uh, public comment.

3743
05:04:23,635 --> 05:04:27,285
um, I don't see any additional counsel deliberation. Members,

3744
05:04:27,775 --> 05:04:31,655
please cast your vote. Uh, mayor, I do have, oh, I'm sorry. It's not working. Okay.

3745
05:04:31,895 --> 05:04:35,095
council member allen. Alright. Um, so go ahead mary, you were up first.

3746
05:04:36,025 --> 05:04:39,875
thank you, council member. Um, first of all, um,

3747
05:04:40,235 --> 05:04:43,885
you know, advertising in our city

3748
05:04:44,755 --> 05:04:48,275
is going to be very important, especially in the next, um, coming

3749
05:04:48,785 --> 05:04:51,975
years. Of course. Um, we know the potential revenue

3750
05:04:52,915 --> 05:04:56,655
source that this is and the important tools to achieve economic

3751
05:04:56,995 --> 05:05:00,855
and tourism goals. But we also, uh, know that this

3752
05:05:01,055 --> 05:05:03,945
could be a, a point of local pride.

3753
05:05:05,355 --> 05:05:09,115
we are a beautiful coastal city, um, that is

3754
05:05:09,565 --> 05:05:13,325
diverse in language, music and everything that makes life more

3755
05:05:13,615 --> 05:05:17,555
vibrant and welcoming. I hope to see that spirit of

3756
05:05:17,805 --> 05:05:21,215
long beach considered I'm reflected in any proposal.

3757
05:05:22,175 --> 05:05:25,815
I know there's a lot to hash out, so I wanna ask a a couple

3758
05:05:26,535 --> 05:05:29,855
questions. Uh, one being, what is the expected

3759
05:05:30,575 --> 05:05:34,135
timeline of completion for each deliverable of this

3760
05:05:34,735 --> 05:05:38,165
contract and when can we receive a final report back to council?

3761
05:05:39,685 --> 05:05:43,605
if we could start there, please. Yeah, thanks for the question. Um, council members in

3762
05:05:43,895 --> 05:05:47,825
deha. So this is a little bit different than when like a consultant does a whole

3763
05:05:47,945 --> 05:05:51,665
work product and we don't do anything with it until the end and then we come back with a report.

3764
05:05:52,335 --> 05:05:56,185
this is meant to be an iterative process. So the first thing that consultants

3765
05:05:56,745 --> 05:06:00,465
gonna do is kick off, um, the effort, do a lot of work physically

3766
05:06:01,105 --> 05:06:04,625
here in the city to identify our highest value locations for

3767
05:06:05,145 --> 05:06:09,025
advertising, which will allow the city. And that work will occur in the first 90 days.

3768
05:06:09,405 --> 05:06:13,265
and then that will allow the city to be working on what is the right strategy for monetizing

3769
05:06:13,865 --> 05:06:17,825
those highest value locations while the consultant continues to work on the

3770
05:06:17,985 --> 05:06:21,745
next steps. Um, what are the second tier location? What are the

3771
05:06:22,305 --> 05:06:26,125
advertising policies? How do we effectuate that? How do we make sure that an

3772
05:06:26,585 --> 05:06:30,185
advertising company that may approach the city is actually giving the city

3773
05:06:30,725 --> 05:06:34,645
the correct revenue share and that we understand the value of those assets so

3774
05:06:34,865 --> 05:06:38,705
that we can negotiate correctly. Um, so there are aspects of

3775
05:06:38,905 --> 05:06:42,425
the work that will take years, which was alluded to by the public speaker,

3776
05:06:43,205 --> 05:06:47,125
but there is work product that will be delivered to the city within the first 90 days and

3777
05:06:47,345 --> 05:06:51,145
the city will be acting on, the city will be having advertising

3778
05:06:51,465 --> 05:06:55,365
that will be in place prior to the 2028 olympics. There are

3779
05:06:55,585 --> 05:06:58,765
other more complex, um, locations or

3780
05:06:59,665 --> 05:07:03,605
locations that may not be exempt from coastal permitting that may be 36

3781
05:07:04,305 --> 05:07:08,045
months out. But much of the work is front loaded and

3782
05:07:08,415 --> 05:07:12,065
it's not the type of product where you wait until the very end, you package

3783
05:07:12,445 --> 05:07:16,135
up a report, you come back and you don't do anything until after that report. This

3784
05:07:16,915 --> 05:07:20,905
consultant is meant to be an extension of city staff and assist us in

3785
05:07:21,105 --> 05:07:25,065
meeting the city's needs to monetize different assets and provide advertising on

3786
05:07:25,225 --> 05:07:28,565
there. Thank you. So for clarification,

3787
05:07:29,635 --> 05:07:33,615
I'm to understand that it's kind of like a parallel. So we're working,

3788
05:07:34,515 --> 05:07:38,495
um, on the advertising, the consultant is consulting us

3789
05:07:39,035 --> 05:07:42,895
and then, but we're also providing, um, advertisement opportunities

3790
05:07:44,155 --> 05:07:47,835
as we're going and figuring out the next steps. Um,

3791
05:07:50,185 --> 05:07:54,125
so can this, can this be done

3792
05:07:54,435 --> 05:07:58,305
like you said, 90 days? Can you give me like maybe an example of

3793
05:07:58,525 --> 05:08:00,475
what we can expect in those 90 days?

3794
05:08:03,045 --> 05:08:07,015
yeah, so we'll be meeting with each council district, including, uh, with you and your staff.

3795
05:08:07,475 --> 05:08:11,275
and what, uh, the consultant is gonna do in the initial scope is

3796
05:08:11,815 --> 05:08:15,215
identify not all the advertising opportunities, but what are the most

3797
05:08:15,975 --> 05:08:19,795
lucrative locations for outdoor advertising available in the city. So for

3798
05:08:20,015 --> 05:08:23,375
example, in your district, that's gonna include the convention center.

3799
05:08:24,155 --> 05:08:28,035
um, and there are certain opportunities, but also certain constraints. And

3800
05:08:28,255 --> 05:08:32,155
then we wouldn't be meeting with you council member because that's, you know, in,

3801
05:08:32,435 --> 05:08:36,265
in your district. There may be an opportunity at bixby park and

3802
05:08:36,485 --> 05:08:40,325
council district too. So we'd be having, you know, that conversation with council member

3803
05:08:40,605 --> 05:08:44,345
allen. Um, and, and other opportunities, other places on, on

3804
05:08:44,635 --> 05:08:48,595
city facilities, whether it's the expo center and district five, or it's

3805
05:08:48,905 --> 05:08:52,685
howden park and district nine, you know, I don't know 'cause we haven't done the work.

3806
05:08:53,225 --> 05:08:57,165
um, but within that 90 day period, we're gonna understand, not everywhere we could

3807
05:08:57,365 --> 05:09:01,165
put advertising, but in terms of what advertisers are interested, what are the highest

3808
05:09:02,185 --> 05:09:06,045
dollar value opportunities, and that'll give us the opportunity to follow

3809
05:09:06,285 --> 05:09:10,005
up with you as members of the council. Thank you. Thank you,

3810
05:09:10,365 --> 05:09:13,465
director kunz. Um, also I would hope that, um,

3811
05:09:14,495 --> 05:09:18,405
while we are working with these consultants, that they also keep in

3812
05:09:18,565 --> 05:09:22,065
mind that, um, you know, there is going to be, um,

3813
05:09:22,955 --> 05:09:26,805
need, I'm assuming to have the coastal commission involved

3814
05:09:27,065 --> 05:09:30,485
and approvals for anything that's gonna be advertised,

3815
05:09:31,225 --> 05:09:35,065
um, in, in that, in their jurisdiction. So, and

3816
05:09:35,285 --> 05:09:39,285
they move very, very slowly as we all know. So just to keep

3817
05:09:39,485 --> 05:09:42,885
that in mind, yeah, I think we're keeping that in mind, but we also

3818
05:09:44,175 --> 05:09:48,065
have a strategy and not okay. Um, certain things related

3819
05:09:48,525 --> 05:09:52,225
to the mp olympics under state law are not subject to coastal commission jurisdiction.

3820
05:09:53,525 --> 05:09:57,305
um, if we're talking about paint or even, uh,

3821
05:09:58,615 --> 05:10:01,945
signage on an existing building that the coastal commission has previously

3822
05:10:03,185 --> 05:10:06,745
approved, it may or may not be subject to a long process.

3823
05:10:07,405 --> 05:10:11,245
and, and our goal is to advance the city's interest, uh, as

3824
05:10:11,465 --> 05:10:15,465
quickly as possible. But I can't perfectly predict how the, the coastal commission

3825
05:10:15,785 --> 05:10:19,745
will react. And also, I know that we, this is in preparation

3826
05:10:20,365 --> 05:10:24,305
for la 28, um, which I can appreciate, but I

3827
05:10:24,545 --> 05:10:28,405
also think that, you know, this'll probably be here, uh,

3828
05:10:28,685 --> 05:10:32,565
before the olympics, and I'm hoping way after the olympics too, so we can

3829
05:10:33,105 --> 05:10:37,045
continue benefiting from advertising, uh, resources coming

3830
05:10:37,565 --> 05:10:39,465
in. So thank you. Thank you for your work on this.

3831
05:10:41,795 --> 05:10:45,765
thank you. Just, just to continue on that, on that thread, so

3832
05:10:45,985 --> 05:10:49,525
there are a bunch of discussions about sql exemptions and coastal exemptions for 2028.

3833
05:10:50,445 --> 05:10:52,665
how does that factor into this process?

3834
05:10:55,525 --> 05:10:59,525
uh, we expect to use whatever tools are available to

3835
05:10:59,745 --> 05:11:03,745
us. Um, so I mean, it's, it's my position

3836
05:11:04,015 --> 05:11:07,705
that the signage on an existing building that's already permitted does not

3837
05:11:08,185 --> 05:11:12,145
represent an environmental impact within the meaning of those words

3838
05:11:12,525 --> 05:11:16,185
and that law, um, that's obviously subject to others'

3839
05:11:16,585 --> 05:11:20,445
interpretation. Um, installations related to

3840
05:11:21,165 --> 05:11:25,005
the olympics may be subject to other permitting, but may not be subject to

3841
05:11:25,295 --> 05:11:29,185
coastal commission. Um, so we're gonna use every

3842
05:11:29,495 --> 05:11:33,385
tool. I don't, mayor, I don't want

3843
05:11:33,505 --> 05:11:37,265
to get into all of the yeah. Legal strategy here in right open session.

3844
05:11:38,385 --> 05:11:42,065
I certainly think we, you know, we should pay attention to this. I I'm seeing what's

3845
05:11:42,425 --> 05:11:46,305
happening in inglewood and other areas around conflicts, and

3846
05:11:46,505 --> 05:11:50,345
we wanna be intentional about the city's interests because there are a lot of different interests out there,

3847
05:11:51,295 --> 05:11:55,105
whether it's la 28th interest or others' interests. We have to protect

3848
05:11:55,345 --> 05:11:58,825
the city's interests first and foremost. And secondly, I'd rather

3849
05:11:59,535 --> 05:12:03,425
make sure we have the plan, a thoughtful plan, consider all of these dynamics

3850
05:12:04,365 --> 05:12:07,825
before we rush into any agreement with any advertiser.

3851
05:12:08,445 --> 05:12:12,405
we have to make sure that we've conducted our studies and

3852
05:12:12,625 --> 05:12:16,405
ensure that we know what we're negotiating for first and

3853
05:12:16,825 --> 05:12:20,785
foremost and what our rights are as a city. So that's, that's important that we take

3854
05:12:20,905 --> 05:12:24,825
this first step. Yeah, and that's absolutely right. This is a, uh, history has shown us, this is a very litigious

3855
05:12:25,385 --> 05:12:29,305
area. There's a lot of money to be made here. The companies don't always see

3856
05:12:29,465 --> 05:12:33,465
eye to eye with each other. They're all looking for the best deal. There's been lawsuits in la there's

3857
05:12:33,825 --> 05:12:37,725
a lawsuit right now in inglewood, inglewood, uh, and this is a lot more than just changing two

3858
05:12:37,945 --> 05:12:41,865
or three lines in a code. Um, you have to really do it correctly and that's what this team's gonna help us

3859
05:12:41,985 --> 05:12:45,305
do. That's what's important. Okay, great. Thank you. Uh, council member allen,

3860
05:12:46,635 --> 05:12:50,595
I guess, uh, thank you mayor. Um, yeah, I, uh, I do it.

3861
05:12:50,715 --> 05:12:54,535
thank you for the presentation. You know, I am always going to be an

3862
05:12:54,995 --> 05:12:58,875
advocate for small businesses and, and contracting in long beach. Um, especially

3863
05:12:59,435 --> 05:13:03,335
with advertising. This is a small contract. It's really unfortunate that we didn't have any

3864
05:13:03,875 --> 05:13:07,565
minority owned business, woman owned business, um, or any small

3865
05:13:08,125 --> 05:13:11,775
enterprise business apply. Um, I, you said there were only two and,

3866
05:13:12,415 --> 05:13:16,075
and I just, it makes me wonder what are we doing? Um, what can we do better?

3867
05:13:17,135 --> 05:13:21,115
um, because this is, like I said, this is a, this is a small contract and, and why are we

3868
05:13:21,195 --> 05:13:25,035
going to ohio when there's so many? Yeah, and being someone,

3869
05:13:25,455 --> 05:13:29,395
as you guys all know that owned an ad agency right here in the city of long beach, I just don't understand.

3870
05:13:30,335 --> 05:13:34,075
and, and I'm disappointed. And, and, um, I know we have so much great, great talent

3871
05:13:34,495 --> 05:13:38,475
and so many great small businesses here. I'm disappointed that others didn't come forward,

3872
05:13:39,215 --> 05:13:43,175
um, to, um, uh, to a bit on this. But, um,

3873
05:13:43,625 --> 05:13:47,575
just if there's any opportunity from, from a procurement perspective, um,

3874
05:13:47,815 --> 05:13:51,535
to do more outreach or to understand what we can do better to, uh, to,

3875
05:13:51,935 --> 05:13:55,795
uh, support our smaller businesses would be great. I do have a couple of questions

3876
05:13:55,995 --> 05:13:59,915
though. Um, uh, director konz, you said that this is

3877
05:14:00,075 --> 05:14:03,975
an extension of the city staff, but now this is an ohio company, so

3878
05:14:04,215 --> 05:14:07,425
how, how is that gonna work? So this is an ohio headquartered

3879
05:14:08,275 --> 05:14:12,155
company. The majority of their recent work has been here in california,

3880
05:14:12,825 --> 05:14:16,755
including working with the city of santa monica. Um, the city

3881
05:14:16,975 --> 05:14:20,745
of san diego, the san diego transit system, um, with

3882
05:14:21,095 --> 05:14:25,065
cal state long beach here, um, with the larger cal state system, with

3883
05:14:25,355 --> 05:14:29,125
the city of sacramento, palmdale irvine, the san diego

3884
05:14:29,525 --> 05:14:33,515
symphony, um, and, and multiple airports here

3885
05:14:34,185 --> 05:14:38,085
in um, california. So we can always do

3886
05:14:38,285 --> 05:14:42,205
better. We did, uh, reach out to more than 32 long beach businesses. This

3887
05:14:42,485 --> 05:14:46,085
is not an ad agency, this is not, there are a lot of ad agencies. This is a

3888
05:14:47,035 --> 05:14:50,625
service that a couple firms across the country do. Very few,

3889
05:14:51,345 --> 05:14:55,205
um, which is to help us negotiate with the ad agency and

3890
05:14:55,365 --> 05:14:59,285
the outdoor advertising companies and help us understand exactly what the monetary

3891
05:14:59,575 --> 05:15:03,525
value of different, um, assets that we would make available for advertising

3892
05:15:03,765 --> 05:15:07,125
would be, and then come up with the correct mechanisms to get there.

3893
05:15:08,625 --> 05:15:12,625
we always would love to have a long beach firm. That's why we went through the process, um,

3894
05:15:12,865 --> 05:15:16,645
to reach out to long beach firms as well as small firms, even if they weren't

3895
05:15:16,925 --> 05:15:20,565
located in long beach. But this was the best proposal. There was no local

3896
05:15:21,205 --> 05:15:24,965
proposal, um, uh, submitted on this particular procurement. Thank

3897
05:15:25,285 --> 05:15:29,165
you. So, back to my question again. So how, um, this is, if they're based outta

3898
05:15:29,435 --> 05:15:33,365
ohio and they're doing this work, do they have an office here? Do they have someone assigned

3899
05:15:33,525 --> 05:15:37,405
here? How do they, how are they gonna work with our city? Um, just because you named

3900
05:15:37,745 --> 05:15:41,665
all those jobs that they did, doesn't mean they weren't doing it remotely or, I'm

3901
05:15:41,885 --> 05:15:45,645
just trying to understand how, so how our relationship is gonna work with them.

3902
05:15:46,145 --> 05:15:50,115
um, they will travel regardless of if they have an office here.

3903
05:15:50,745 --> 05:15:54,685
and the work does involve physical work here in the city,

3904
05:15:54,945 --> 05:15:58,925
and the staff will be here to do that physical work. So they'll be commuting here to

3905
05:15:59,085 --> 05:16:03,005
work, um, with all of our offices, um, moving forward, is that what

3906
05:16:03,125 --> 05:16:06,995
you're saying? The work that has to be done in person, they will travel for, there's

3907
05:16:07,485 --> 05:16:11,185
other office work that conceivably could be, um,

3908
05:16:12,275 --> 05:16:16,245
done remote, but what's important is they have to fulfill, um, what's outlined in

3909
05:16:16,405 --> 05:16:20,325
the scope. Okay. Alright. Um, so I'm assuming that that travel is part

3910
05:16:20,485 --> 05:16:24,095
of the contract? Well, it's a,

3911
05:16:24,685 --> 05:16:28,385
it's a net sum contract. So whether they spend

3912
05:16:28,785 --> 05:16:32,705
their money on travel or not, travel is sort of their

3913
05:16:33,055 --> 05:16:36,135
problem. Um, they're required to deliver the deliverables,

3914
05:16:37,115 --> 05:16:40,685
um, at the set cost negotiated by the city. Okay. Alright.

3915
05:16:41,235 --> 05:16:45,235
and then, uh, just a follow up. So then that, um, the,

3916
05:16:45,915 --> 05:16:49,535
uh, in 60 days then we're gonna have some deliverables,

3917
05:16:50,515 --> 05:16:54,375
is that what you're saying? Um, uh, yeah, that would come to staff. We're not gonna be back

3918
05:16:54,615 --> 05:16:58,495
at council in 60 days. You're gonna be doing your budget deliberations. But as

3919
05:16:58,695 --> 05:17:02,255
part of the monthly, um, briefings that I hold with each office,

3920
05:17:02,755 --> 05:17:06,435
we will be, um, glad to provide updates. Perfect. And then, um,

3921
05:17:06,805 --> 05:17:10,455
then you're, uh, this is gonna be available and ready for us to go

3922
05:17:10,955 --> 05:17:13,495
out, um, and profit from this before the olympics.

3923
05:17:15,035 --> 05:17:18,545
that's the goal and expectation barring some unforeseen

3924
05:17:19,215 --> 05:17:23,055
event. That's, that's the goal and expectation. Okay. Um, thank you director

3925
05:17:23,375 --> 05:17:27,060
koon. That's the end of my questions. Alright.

3926
05:17:27,595 --> 05:17:29,425
thank you. Members, please cast your vote.

3927
05:17:40,585 --> 05:17:44,585
councilwoman allen councilwoman sorrow both an aye. Thank you.

3928
05:17:45,655 --> 05:17:48,215
received. Motion is carried. Thank you. 37. Please

3929
05:17:50,525 --> 05:17:54,445
report from economic development and opportunity recommendation to execute an agreement in

3930
05:17:54,665 --> 05:17:58,375
any necessary documents with the california governor's office of service

3931
05:17:59,005 --> 05:18:02,665
and community engagement california volunteers to accept grant funding

3932
05:18:03,165 --> 05:18:07,125
up to $2,165,109 of

3933
05:18:07,545 --> 05:18:11,465
state of california general funds for the economic development and opportunity department,

3934
05:18:12,215 --> 05:18:15,635
long beach workforce innovation network and long beach youth service group

3935
05:18:17,305 --> 05:18:20,865
citywide. Alright, well, uh, before we have the, the brief presentation,

3936
05:18:21,545 --> 05:18:25,465
I just want to take a moment and thank california volunteers, the governor's office

3937
05:18:25,805 --> 05:18:29,775
for being such a big partner to us here in the city of long beach. We have some

3938
05:18:30,065 --> 05:18:33,865
incredible service corps programs like long beach public service

3939
05:18:34,155 --> 05:18:37,935
corps, giving recent graduates and seniors

3940
05:18:38,425 --> 05:18:42,215
at long beach state. Cal state, dominguez hills, long beach city college, opportunities

3941
05:18:43,085 --> 05:18:46,225
to work here in city hall with hands-on paid fellowships

3942
05:18:47,905 --> 05:18:51,605
to expose what it's like to work in government, pique their interest

3943
05:18:52,535 --> 05:18:56,365
while they're in that critical, uh, point in their life. And that's one of numerous

3944
05:18:56,715 --> 05:19:00,645
service, uh, youth service corps programs. Um, and this

3945
05:19:00,845 --> 05:19:04,765
funding these programs wouldn't be possible without the funding from the state

3946
05:19:04,965 --> 05:19:08,845
of california. Um, and we're actually about to start our next cohort. I think the

3947
05:19:09,085 --> 05:19:12,685
deadline was today for the next long beach public service corps program.

3948
05:19:13,665 --> 05:19:17,405
um, so we want to continue this. This is one of the more exciting programs

3949
05:19:17,885 --> 05:19:21,765
in the, in the state of all the service cores. Uh, when we were envisioned the program in my

3950
05:19:22,045 --> 05:19:25,605
first year, um, we had no idea. We've become so popular, so successful

3951
05:19:26,165 --> 05:19:30,165
of a program and they play. And these fellows play important roles in the

3952
05:19:30,325 --> 05:19:34,325
city and many of them have landed permanent jobs in the city. So that said, let's have our staff presentation.

3953
05:19:37,645 --> 05:19:40,595
thank you honor mayor and, uh, city council.

3954
05:19:41,775 --> 05:19:45,235
uh, the economic development department respectfully requests

3955
05:19:45,995 --> 05:19:49,985
approval to authorize the city manager or designee to execute

3956
05:19:50,475 --> 05:19:54,155
an agreement and any necessary documents. Subcontract and subsequent

3957
05:19:54,635 --> 05:19:58,395
amendments with the california governor's office of service and community

3958
05:19:58,875 --> 05:20:02,715
engagement, california volunteers to accept and expend up

3959
05:20:02,915 --> 05:20:04,935
to 2.2 million $165,109

3960
05:20:07,775 --> 05:20:11,685
in state of california general fund grant funding for the long beach youth

3961
05:20:12,035 --> 05:20:13,835
service corps program through december 31st, 2027.

3962
05:20:16,625 --> 05:20:20,155
this funding will support the long beach youth service corps, a paid work experience

3963
05:20:20,755 --> 05:20:24,675
program designed to increase youth employment opportunities, promote civic

3964
05:20:25,055 --> 05:20:28,965
engagement, and prepare young people for careers in public service and other

3965
05:20:29,165 --> 05:20:32,965
high growing industries. The program will provide structured work

3966
05:20:33,245 --> 05:20:37,165
experience opportunities for youth and young adults, ages 16 to

3967
05:20:37,365 --> 05:20:41,195
30, while addressing community priorities related to education,

3968
05:20:41,835 --> 05:20:44,905
climate change, food security, neighborhood re rev

3969
05:20:45,865 --> 05:20:49,675
revitalization and economic recovery. Through

3970
05:20:50,165 --> 05:20:53,825
these initiatives, the long beach workforce innovation network will engage

3971
05:20:54,245 --> 05:20:58,165
participants in a comprehensive career development pathway that includes

3972
05:20:58,965 --> 05:21:02,815
outreach, recruitment, job readiness, preparation, paid work experience,

3973
05:21:03,535 --> 05:21:07,125
mentorship, leadership development, and professional skills. Building

3974
05:21:08,105 --> 05:21:11,825
the funding will also support the continuation and expansion of the

3975
05:21:12,225 --> 05:21:15,975
city's long beach public service corps, fellowship, fire corps,

3976
05:21:16,845 --> 05:21:20,525
creative corps and conservation corps, as well as other partnerships

3977
05:21:21,085 --> 05:21:25,055
with nonprofit organizations serving youth throughout the city. These

3978
05:21:25,455 --> 05:21:29,285
activities are intended to strengthen workforce readiness, increase

3979
05:21:29,665 --> 05:21:33,205
ex exposure to public sector careers, and create

3980
05:21:34,045 --> 05:21:37,885
pathways to employment and education opportunities for the long beach residents.

3981
05:21:39,015 --> 05:21:42,725
thank you for your consideration. And this concludes my report. I welcome

3982
05:21:43,145 --> 05:21:46,845
any questions you may have. Alright, thank you. Uh,

3983
05:21:47,365 --> 05:21:51,305
the system's not really working in front of me. I see one member of the public signed to

3984
05:21:51,465 --> 05:21:54,935
speak rogelio. Okay.

3985
05:21:55,645 --> 05:21:59,455
uh, council member kerr. Yeah, I just

3986
05:21:59,775 --> 05:22:03,595
wanna thank you for the presentation and I think our, the, the

3987
05:22:03,815 --> 05:22:07,735
public service fellows is an incredible program. So of the ones who have come

3988
05:22:07,895 --> 05:22:11,895
through our office, we have one who is getting her advanced degree in public policy, another

3989
05:22:12,335 --> 05:22:16,055
one who is in law school, and a third one who is fully employed, um, at the state department

3990
05:22:16,375 --> 05:22:20,365
of transportation after capital fellowship. So we know, um, and some

3991
05:22:20,655 --> 05:22:24,535
are being hired, not are specifically in the city as well. So I think it's a great

3992
05:22:24,975 --> 05:22:28,975
testament to the vision of what we were planning for young folks, um, bearing

3993
05:22:29,095 --> 05:22:32,455
itself out in what we're seeing happening with the folks who come through this program. So, thank you.

3994
05:22:33,905 --> 05:22:37,815
thank you. Council member thrash took thanks, mayor. Um, I

3995
05:22:37,935 --> 05:22:41,665
just wanna say, um, that I'm so pleased, uh, to be accepting this award.

3996
05:22:42,475 --> 05:22:46,095
um, we recently had a constituent reach out who's a high school student

3997
05:22:46,755 --> 05:22:50,715
who brought his entire class over to learn more about opportunities within our

3998
05:22:50,935 --> 05:22:54,615
community to ensure that teens are able, uh, to gain access

3999
05:22:55,035 --> 05:22:59,015
to employment. Um, and I'm really appreciative that long beach wind is there.

4000
05:22:59,315 --> 05:23:03,195
and then for the continuum of opportunities that are available for those who

4001
05:23:03,415 --> 05:23:07,015
are in the public service fellowship. And I can't say enough about the quality,

4002
05:23:07,875 --> 05:23:11,615
um, and the characteristics of those who have come through our office as a part of that program.

4003
05:23:12,535 --> 05:23:13,375
I look forward to supporting.

4004
05:23:16,765 --> 05:23:19,905
thank you. Was there anybody else signed up? 'cause I'm not seeing no, I, okay.

4005
05:23:21,105 --> 05:23:25,045
alright. Great. Um, well thank you you so much. Let's continue this program. All the

4006
05:23:25,125 --> 05:23:28,565
programs are great. Thanks. California volunteers, uh, members, please cast your vote.

4007
05:23:36,905 --> 05:23:37,605
motion is carried.

4008
05:23:41,425 --> 05:23:41,915
alright. 38.

4009
05:23:48,195 --> 05:23:51,855
I think we've done 38 already. 39. 39.

4010
05:23:53,805 --> 05:23:57,745
report from financial management recommendation to adopt a resolution requesting that the board

4011
05:23:57,985 --> 05:24:01,925
of harbor commissioners approve the fiscal year 2027 budget to

4012
05:24:02,145 --> 05:24:06,105
reflect the final gross revenue amount upon issuance of the harbor department's. Fy

4013
05:24:06,425 --> 05:24:10,265
26 audited financial statements citywide. Thank you. There's no presentation

4014
05:24:11,065 --> 05:24:13,425
here. One member of the public signed up to speak rogelio.

4015
05:24:15,665 --> 05:24:19,375
seeing, seeing, uh, no further public comment. Members please

4016
05:24:19,695 --> 05:24:20,095
cast your vote.

4017
05:24:29,425 --> 05:24:33,205
motion is carried. Okay.

4018
05:24:33,755 --> 05:24:37,415
uh, item 40, report from human resources recommendation

4019
05:24:38,135 --> 05:24:41,815
to adopt a resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period

4020
05:24:42,195 --> 05:24:46,075
for public agencies to hire ms. Julie bedard for a limited duration to

4021
05:24:46,295 --> 05:24:50,215
work the in the police department citywide julie is the best.

4022
05:24:51,315 --> 05:24:54,695
um, one member of the public signed up to speak rogelio,

4023
05:24:56,275 --> 05:24:58,735
not seeing rogelio members, please cast your vote.

4024
05:25:06,145 --> 05:25:09,885
motion is carried. 41 report from public works. Recommendation

4025
05:25:10,685 --> 05:25:14,565
to find the project exempt from cqa. Accept the filed notice

4026
05:25:14,925 --> 05:25:18,805
of exemption and categorical exclusion prepared in accordance with cqa

4027
05:25:19,385 --> 05:25:23,165
and adopt plans and specifications. And award a contract to excel paving company

4028
05:25:23,865 --> 05:25:27,845
for the construction of the orange avenue backbone, bikeway, and complete

4029
05:25:28,005 --> 05:25:31,265
streets improvement project for a total contract amount not to exceed $22,609,202

4030
05:25:34,345 --> 05:25:38,305
and execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract districts 1, 2, 5, 6,

4031
05:25:39,565 --> 05:25:43,125
and eight. It's a lot of districts. Uh, what we do have a brief presentation

4032
05:25:43,685 --> 05:25:47,245
here. Yes. Joshua hickman, public works

4033
05:25:47,805 --> 05:25:51,665
director. Alright, good evening

4034
05:25:51,875 --> 05:25:55,345
again, mayor. Council members, uh, we're excited to be here for an important

4035
05:25:56,145 --> 05:25:59,925
milestone for an important project, uh, to our critical bikeway safety and

4036
05:26:00,345 --> 05:26:04,255
complete streets projects that's been years in the making. So I know

4037
05:26:04,375 --> 05:26:08,375
this is something you've you've seen before and I'll try to breeze through this relatively

4038
05:26:08,855 --> 05:26:10,915
quickly 'cause I know we're, we're getting a little bit late. So,

4039
05:26:13,425 --> 05:26:17,285
um, the goal of this project is to transform an important corridor

4040
05:26:17,595 --> 05:26:21,065
into a multimodal, uh, area all through the

4041
05:26:21,725 --> 05:26:25,545
districts that were referenced in the recommendation. Uh,

4042
05:26:26,075 --> 05:26:30,005
this is a key connection, uh, of our north south corridor all the

4043
05:26:30,125 --> 05:26:33,875
way from the waterfront to the, the very top of our city.

4044
05:26:37,035 --> 05:26:40,745
so in total, we have over eight miles

4045
05:26:41,515 --> 05:26:45,335
of bike lane and, uh, corridor that's go going to ultimately

4046
05:26:45,615 --> 05:26:49,415
be restored. We've bookended the improvements on the salt

4047
05:26:49,655 --> 05:26:53,335
side from pch to ocean and the north side from 52nd to 72nd.

4048
05:26:54,355 --> 05:26:58,255
uh, what we're doing here with this project is filling in some of those middle gaps of about

4049
05:26:58,555 --> 05:27:02,215
2.6 miles or 32% of that corridor.

4050
05:27:02,645 --> 05:27:06,305
this will still leave a approximately 1.3 miles

4051
05:27:06,805 --> 05:27:10,375
that runs through city of signal hill that will

4052
05:27:10,855 --> 05:27:13,815
continue to coordinate them to, um, improve that in the future.

4053
05:27:16,315 --> 05:27:20,085
despite that gap through signal hill, you can still see there's a,

4054
05:27:20,325 --> 05:27:24,285
a pretty robust north south bikeway, uh, all throughout the

4055
05:27:24,405 --> 05:27:28,245
city, getting people to the waterfront. Um, in addition to the north south

4056
05:27:28,805 --> 05:27:32,685
corridor, we also have, uh, this bikeway that will connect up with

4057
05:27:33,285 --> 05:27:36,845
13 existing bike facilities on the streets, uh, shown

4058
05:27:37,305 --> 05:27:38,045
on this slide here.

4059
05:27:42,845 --> 05:27:46,745
so what does the project include? We have, as noted, 2.66 miles

4060
05:27:47,125 --> 05:27:50,985
of bike lanes. We've got 15 new bus stops. We have

4061
05:27:51,245 --> 05:27:55,185
10 upgraded crosswalks along with the rrr fbs that you learned about

4062
05:27:55,385 --> 05:27:58,865
earlier today. Uh, we also have five protected intersections,

4063
05:28:00,045 --> 05:28:03,745
uh, that include signal upgrades in some cases, ball belts and others,

4064
05:28:04,055 --> 05:28:07,945
some striping and and so on. Uh, you can see the five protected intersections,

4065
05:28:08,725 --> 05:28:12,265
uh, located on this screen. Uh, we're also gonna be doing some

4066
05:28:12,905 --> 05:28:16,885
selective pavement and spot repairs throughout the corridor. Um,

4067
05:28:17,295 --> 05:28:21,145
extensive sidewalk improvements. And then one vegetated swale, which

4068
05:28:21,345 --> 05:28:22,465
you'll see an image of here shortly.

4069
05:28:25,765 --> 05:28:29,665
so there was a, a lot of recent up outreach on this project. Uh, you could see

4070
05:28:29,865 --> 05:28:33,415
a couple dates listed on, on the screen. We did some outreach at mcbride.

4071
05:28:33,905 --> 05:28:37,325
couple, um, uh, heated discussions at

4072
05:28:37,965 --> 05:28:41,465
the expo art center. Uh, we received a number of written

4073
05:28:42,105 --> 05:28:45,715
responses, uh, both at these meetings and afterwards we've,

4074
05:28:46,205 --> 05:28:50,025
um, and then as part of our education outreach process

4075
05:28:50,445 --> 05:28:54,355
and revamping of the, of the design, we came back to the mobility ports

4076
05:28:54,705 --> 05:28:58,215
and infrastructure committee and presented to that, uh, back last fall.

4077
05:29:01,865 --> 05:29:05,525
so as part of that outreach, um, we did add some rapid flashing

4078
05:29:06,085 --> 05:29:09,795
beacons and crosswalks based on the feedback that we received. Uh, we also

4079
05:29:10,565 --> 05:29:14,305
received a number of requests for pedestrian upgrades. So we did, um, add in

4080
05:29:14,625 --> 05:29:18,255
or, or in total going to improve over two and a half miles

4081
05:29:18,745 --> 05:29:22,255
of sidewalks. Um, we, we really looked at minimizing

4082
05:29:22,925 --> 05:29:26,885
the impacts to parking. We heard loud and clear from the community that they wanted

4083
05:29:27,125 --> 05:29:31,045
to minimize, uh, the impacts to parking. So we, we adjusted

4084
05:29:31,305 --> 05:29:35,005
the design accordingly. Um, we also adjusted some of the bus stop locations

4085
05:29:35,705 --> 05:29:39,685
to better accommodate some comments from the community, uh, as well as

4086
05:29:39,805 --> 05:29:41,445
that vegetated swale that I had mentioned.

4087
05:29:45,185 --> 05:29:49,085
so as part of the project, we'll be installing new protected bike lanes at hill street

4088
05:29:49,285 --> 05:29:53,105
to pch and 52nd to bixby. Um,

4089
05:29:53,745 --> 05:29:57,165
before you on the screen is an example of what that would look like.

4090
05:29:57,785 --> 05:30:01,405
uh, just know that in this screen it does show a lot of green

4091
05:30:01,825 --> 05:30:05,525
in the bikeway. One of the other, uh, improvements or revisions

4092
05:30:05,885 --> 05:30:09,845
that we had made as part of the community feedback was some of the reductions to the green within

4093
05:30:10,145 --> 05:30:14,065
the bikeways themselves. As

4094
05:30:14,295 --> 05:30:18,205
noted, we do have 10 crosswalks that are gonna be upgraded as part of this project.

4095
05:30:18,745 --> 05:30:20,885
you can see them here represented on this screen.

4096
05:30:26,815 --> 05:30:30,775
and we have a few examples of the protected intersections. So

4097
05:30:30,995 --> 05:30:33,845
you can see it includes striping crosswalks, um, ball belts.

4098
05:30:39,885 --> 05:30:43,845
and from 19th street is 20th street. We're going to be incorporating because the

4099
05:30:44,295 --> 05:30:48,105
parkway is a a little bit wider in that area, rather than, uh, adding

4100
05:30:48,585 --> 05:30:52,585
a bunch of hardscape, we wanted to add a vegetated bio swell, which has

4101
05:30:52,785 --> 05:30:56,725
the dual benefit of both adding green space and helping treat, uh,

4102
05:30:57,125 --> 05:30:58,305
and enhancing our water quality.

4103
05:31:02,465 --> 05:31:05,965
so this project is largely funded with grant funds. We have over $13 million

4104
05:31:06,985 --> 05:31:10,905
in caltrans a tp funding, uh, that covered both design

4105
05:31:11,545 --> 05:31:15,445
and construction costs. Uh, we're at. We're also allocating and have

4106
05:31:15,645 --> 05:31:19,645
allocated, uh, a number of other funding sources as shown on this

4107
05:31:19,805 --> 05:31:23,785
screen for a total project cost and available funding of

4108
05:31:24,065 --> 05:31:24,065
$29.4 million.

4109
05:31:28,945 --> 05:31:32,725
so next steps, uh, we're hopeful that the project will be awarded tonight. We'll

4110
05:31:33,045 --> 05:31:36,515
meet our grant deadlines. We will then quickly move forward with executing

4111
05:31:37,125 --> 05:31:41,045
the contract, uh, working with the contractor to procure the long lead items.

4112
05:31:41,585 --> 05:31:45,085
uh, get the schedule approved, get the team out there and mobilized

4113
05:31:45,975 --> 05:31:49,925
start construction later this fall and wrap up, uh, approximately two

4114
05:31:50,125 --> 05:31:51,325
years later in fall of 2028.

4115
05:31:54,145 --> 05:31:57,305
that concludes the staff report and we're available to answer any questions. Alright,

4116
05:31:58,175 --> 05:32:01,155
uh, we'll go to public comment. Tara ricky lio martinez.

4117
05:32:07,795 --> 05:32:11,775
uh, good evening mayor and council members. Um, tara regie. I'm president of the california

4118
05:32:12,175 --> 05:32:15,695
heights neighborhood association. I'm speaking on the section of the bike lane between

4119
05:32:16,585 --> 05:32:20,485
bixby avenue and wardlow avenue. Our focus tonight is to ensuring that

4120
05:32:20,765 --> 05:32:24,485
the final design and construction respect the character of the historic district

4121
05:32:24,865 --> 05:32:28,345
and reflect commitments that have already been communicated to the residents. Um,

4122
05:32:29,145 --> 05:32:33,125
we are requesting, um, we would actually like clarification on the spot repairs

4123
05:32:33,565 --> 05:32:37,075
that was noted by the public works director. Will depo repairs between

4124
05:32:38,095 --> 05:32:42,085
bixby and wardlow avenue be in asphalt or concrete? 'cause uh, our concrete

4125
05:32:42,245 --> 05:32:46,205
streets are very important to us. We are requesting that that section of orange

4126
05:32:46,445 --> 05:32:49,885
avenue between, again, bixby and wardlow be repaired using

4127
05:32:50,525 --> 05:32:54,445
concrete rather than asphalt. Um, this request is especially important because

4128
05:32:54,705 --> 05:32:58,395
it was communicated to us that, um, it would not be, uh, slurred

4129
05:32:58,885 --> 05:33:02,825
in asphalt and that it would be done in spot repair. So we would just like clarification on that for

4130
05:33:03,045 --> 05:33:06,905
that section. Um, we asked the city to honor these commitments in

4131
05:33:07,125 --> 05:33:10,725
the meeting that we had earlier this year. Um, secondly, we request

4132
05:33:11,205 --> 05:33:14,965
that the roadway striping within the historic district utilize traditional white markings

4133
05:33:15,485 --> 05:33:19,465
rather than the lime green paint. So we want to thank you again. That was noted in the,

4134
05:33:19,785 --> 05:33:23,745
uh, presentation tonight. So we would like clarification that that would be, um,

4135
05:33:23,965 --> 05:33:27,965
addressed in the section of the historic district. We understand the purpose

4136
05:33:28,165 --> 05:33:32,005
of the bicycle, um, wayfinding and safety enhancements. The highly

4137
05:33:32,245 --> 05:33:36,015
visible lime green striping can have a significant visual impact within a designated

4138
05:33:37,045 --> 05:33:40,805
historic district. So white striping would continue to provide

4139
05:33:41,365 --> 05:33:44,805
guidance and safety while better preserving the historic appearance of the neighborhood.

4140
05:33:45,705 --> 05:33:49,345
our request tonight is not about opposing bicycle safety. It's about ensuring the,

4141
05:33:49,755 --> 05:33:53,525
that infrastructure improvements are implemented in a manner that respects the unique character

4142
05:33:53,925 --> 05:33:57,805
of long beach's historic neighborhoods. We really care so deeply about preserving

4143
05:33:58,365 --> 05:34:02,045
the features that make our neighborhoods special. We believe that safety, um, improvements

4144
05:34:02,645 --> 05:34:06,365
and historic preservation can coexist when projects are thoughtfully designed and implemented.

4145
05:34:07,225 --> 05:34:11,045
so we respectfully ask the council to direct staff to utilize concrete repairs,

4146
05:34:11,525 --> 05:34:15,245
the spot repairs in that section between bixby and wardlow, and to use the white striping

4147
05:34:15,685 --> 05:34:19,415
in the historic district. Thank you so much. Thank

4148
05:34:19,765 --> 05:34:23,565
you. Lio. Okay. Not seeing rogelio. We'll take it back

4149
05:34:23,825 --> 05:34:26,925
behind the rail. Uh, council member kerr.

4150
05:34:29,655 --> 05:34:33,635
yes. Uh, thank you mr. Mayor and thank you, uh, director hickman and the public works team

4151
05:34:33,835 --> 05:34:37,455
for bringing this, uh, one step closer to important traffic safety

4152
05:34:37,875 --> 05:34:41,695
and infrastructure repairs. As mentioned, the presentation, it's been discussed

4153
05:34:42,175 --> 05:34:45,795
previously. This is a citywide project spanning multiple districts that has mentioned 1, 2, 5, 6,

4154
05:34:47,155 --> 05:34:51,015
and eight. It's been a long time in the work, some of it has been completed and awarding the

4155
05:34:51,295 --> 05:34:55,255
contract today brings us that much closer to completion throughout the process

4156
05:34:55,475 --> 05:34:59,375
of designing this portion of the project that runs through district five, I've heard from residents living on

4157
05:34:59,575 --> 05:35:03,575
this corridor that they don't feel safe with the conditions the way that they are. We're hopeful that

4158
05:35:03,775 --> 05:35:07,695
the narrowing of the street and intersections by adding bike lanes

4159
05:35:08,015 --> 05:35:12,015
and bull belts, as well as other safety features like improved crosswalks, transit stops and much

4160
05:35:12,215 --> 05:35:15,965
needed sidewalk improvements, will improve behaviors and meet the overall goals making

4161
05:35:16,325 --> 05:35:20,165
orange avenue a safe street for all. I wanna reiterate my appreciation

4162
05:35:20,565 --> 05:35:24,285
for the public works team for taking a few extra beats to hear community feedback and come up with compromised

4163
05:35:24,985 --> 05:35:28,925
design plan that keeps the impact on residents low while maintaining the goals and needs of the

4164
05:35:29,045 --> 05:35:32,925
overall project. Um, I especially appreciate seeing some of

4165
05:35:33,285 --> 05:35:37,125
the requests by neighbors including in the presentation, including the minimization of green paint where

4166
05:35:37,645 --> 05:35:41,605
possible along the stretch that runs through the historic district. I also look forward to the crosswalk

4167
05:35:41,965 --> 05:35:45,475
enhancements that we're going to see at clayborne and goldfield. Tehachapi, marin, armando.

4168
05:35:46,095 --> 05:35:49,925
these help connect residents across the corridor to schools, businesses, and neighbors on the other

4169
05:35:50,115 --> 05:35:53,685
side, as well as adding a crosswalk to 37th and mid-block

4170
05:35:54,565 --> 05:35:58,405
crossing between 36th and wardlow to help support slower traffic flow and increased

4171
05:35:58,745 --> 05:36:02,565
access to the businesses as you approach wardlow. We've just seen some similar

4172
05:36:03,205 --> 05:36:06,885
crossings installed at carson. Thank you very much. Giving much needed access

4173
05:36:07,245 --> 05:36:11,205
to the park and safety as a whole. I look forward to the safety improvements, the

4174
05:36:11,405 --> 05:36:15,005
overall slowing of existing conditions on orange in the improved access and connectivity

4175
05:36:15,495 --> 05:36:19,185
we're aiming to create with this truly citywide project. Uh,

4176
05:36:19,545 --> 05:36:23,525
and just a couple of questions. Uh, I, we know

4177
05:36:23,685 --> 05:36:27,605
that we're right on the edge of scheduling in terms of awarding this contract,

4178
05:36:27,825 --> 05:36:31,585
so could you speak to why it's important? Number one, that we, uh,

4179
05:36:31,915 --> 05:36:35,645
approve the contract tonight and also, uh, when could

4180
05:36:35,965 --> 05:36:39,925
we expect if awarded, uh, a construction timeline

4181
05:36:40,425 --> 05:36:44,085
so we know which neighborhoods we'll see impact more quickly to be able to

4182
05:36:44,775 --> 05:36:47,085
enter, uh, to talk with our neighbors about it.

4183
05:36:50,135 --> 05:36:53,945
yeah. Great questions. Thank, thank you. And, um, as far

4184
05:36:54,165 --> 05:36:58,105
as what is the urgency of, of doing this this evening? So we do

4185
05:36:58,225 --> 05:37:01,825
have grants, uh, that are funding a big portion or a big chunk of this project

4186
05:37:02,325 --> 05:37:06,245
at, uh, just over 13 million as shown on the budget slide. Um, those grants

4187
05:37:07,045 --> 05:37:10,585
expire here in july and we wanna make sure we get the

4188
05:37:11,185 --> 05:37:14,915
contract awarded, uh, get that all approved, um, before those

4189
05:37:15,325 --> 05:37:19,145
grants expire when we lose those funds. As far as next steps

4190
05:37:19,605 --> 05:37:23,025
for how do we move this project forward, um, assuming the items

4191
05:37:23,745 --> 05:37:27,345
approved tonight, we'll then, uh, quickly engage with our contractor,

4192
05:37:28,365 --> 05:37:32,185
uh, get them on board. They'll have so much time per the contract documents to

4193
05:37:32,405 --> 05:37:36,345
submit a schedule, and then we'll work with them on that mobilization date and the

4194
05:37:36,665 --> 05:37:39,745
phasing of the overall project. So we'll have more, more information,

4195
05:37:40,725 --> 05:37:42,975
uh, around, uh, this fall thereabouts.

4196
05:37:44,815 --> 05:37:48,405
thank you. And then just one last question, if you could share more details on the overall, um, roadway

4197
05:37:48,995 --> 05:37:52,845
repairs for the project and what specific considerations are being made in the historic

4198
05:37:53,205 --> 05:37:57,135
district around concrete? Yeah, sure.

4199
05:37:57,515 --> 05:38:01,215
so yeah, roadway repairs are mainly, um, at the intersections,

4200
05:38:01,995 --> 05:38:05,895
the roadway, uh, the safety intersections that we talked about. So the, the pavement will be fully

4201
05:38:06,335 --> 05:38:10,335
re reconstructed there. Um, and then the spot repairs that we talked about in the concrete. So

4202
05:38:10,535 --> 05:38:14,205
there will be no asphalt overlay of the concrete section from bix speed

4203
05:38:14,605 --> 05:38:18,405
wardlow. Um, at most the project can only afford spot repairs and those spot

4204
05:38:18,645 --> 05:38:22,625
repairs would be done in concrete. Um, we don't have those locations yet,

4205
05:38:22,985 --> 05:38:26,725
so those will be determined. Um, but yeah, they, they will be replaced in concrete.

4206
05:38:27,335 --> 05:38:27,965
great. Thank you.

4207
05:38:31,565 --> 05:38:35,475
alright, thank you. Uh, okay. I'm

4208
05:38:35,695 --> 05:38:39,325
not seeing anyone else. I queued up here. Okay. Councilwoman sorrow and I think council

4209
05:38:40,395 --> 05:38:43,855
second. Oh, okay. Well thank you so much for the presentation. I appreciate

4210
05:38:44,635 --> 05:38:48,275
the community session that was held about this project. Uh,

4211
05:38:49,375 --> 05:38:53,325
a portion of this does go through sixth district and I've

4212
05:38:53,615 --> 05:38:57,195
had heard a lot from members of the ache, uh,

4213
05:38:57,895 --> 05:39:01,385
al sharif. Um, something about that section where

4214
05:39:02,195 --> 05:39:06,185
the street opens up where there's just speeding, just, I don't know, ramps

4215
05:39:06,535 --> 05:39:09,775
up and it goes up the hill on orange to willow.

4216
05:39:10,635 --> 05:39:14,435
so I do appreciate the, the calming measure I think that be put

4217
05:39:14,655 --> 05:39:18,055
in as the bike lanes get installed. But I also wanted to make sure

4218
05:39:18,995 --> 05:39:22,815
to check, you know, there's so many feedback and consideration that was shared with

4219
05:39:23,115 --> 05:39:26,445
the team. Just wondering, how did you at the end of the day come down,

4220
05:39:27,125 --> 05:39:30,555
like, come, come to a consensus on

4221
05:39:31,275 --> 05:39:34,775
the best, uh, design from community feedback, engineering

4222
05:39:35,375 --> 05:39:38,705
standards, safety, traffic operation, and funding constraint,

4223
05:39:39,445 --> 05:39:43,375
like, uh, elise? Yes. So if you can share that I, I'm just

4224
05:39:43,495 --> 05:39:47,455
curious 'cause there's a variety of factors, right? Yeah. I

4225
05:39:47,575 --> 05:39:51,015
can take a a first stab at it and then keith, you can fill in what I miss.

4226
05:39:51,755 --> 05:39:55,215
so from a, uh, big picture kind of zooming out,

4227
05:39:55,795 --> 05:39:59,655
we put together a plan that we thought was really good, really well done.

4228
05:40:00,195 --> 05:40:04,155
we presented that to the community at multiple meetings. We heard a lot of feedback and

4229
05:40:04,525 --> 05:40:08,515
part of the goal behind those community meetings is to understand, uh,

4230
05:40:08,735 --> 05:40:12,415
what did we get right and where can we make improvements? So we heard those improvements.

4231
05:40:13,315 --> 05:40:17,215
um, we, we made revisions to the design, uh, including some of the things

4232
05:40:17,335 --> 05:40:21,175
that we've talked about and then, um, and then got that back out to, to everybody,

4233
05:40:22,155 --> 05:40:25,615
uh, so they could understand what we're proposing and then get it out to bid before,

4234
05:40:26,315 --> 05:40:30,275
um, before we missed out on, on the grant deadline. Yeah. And if you can add, how

4235
05:40:30,495 --> 05:40:34,415
did you end up with deciding on doing bile swell right between 19 and 20th? Because

4236
05:40:34,725 --> 05:40:38,035
that area does have a tendency, um, for,

4237
05:40:39,355 --> 05:40:43,175
for flooding, uh, it when it does rain, but is there, yeah,

4238
05:40:43,635 --> 05:40:47,575
if you can share a little bit that I thought that was interesting. Sure, sure. Yeah, so

4239
05:40:47,775 --> 05:40:51,595
I mean, there's a lot of factors that go into, uh, improving a project and one

4240
05:40:51,815 --> 05:40:55,575
of the things, there's a lot of safety improvements on orange plan for this project. And because

4241
05:40:55,995 --> 05:40:59,735
of the high injury network, so there's high injury network locations along the corridor,

4242
05:41:00,555 --> 05:41:04,295
um, it also takes into account the bike master plan, uh, connecting, really

4243
05:41:04,695 --> 05:41:08,295
creating a backbone to connect north long beach to south long beach. So all those factors

4244
05:41:08,845 --> 05:41:12,705
were, um, really contributed to the overall design. And

4245
05:41:12,925 --> 05:41:16,685
then when it comes to the vegetated swale over there between 19th and

4246
05:41:17,085 --> 05:41:20,805
20th street, it's kind of a dual benefit there because that's also,

4247
05:41:21,225 --> 05:41:25,165
uh, a location that's on the high injury network. And the idea was to

4248
05:41:25,325 --> 05:41:29,185
narrow the street there to, to slow speeds. Um, but

4249
05:41:29,555 --> 05:41:33,025
also while doing that, instead of having just a, a whole bunch of wide, you know, um,

4250
05:41:34,245 --> 05:41:38,185
concrete hardscape, uh, we thought to include a, a bowel swell so

4251
05:41:38,405 --> 05:41:42,325
that there'd be some aesthetic and water quality benefits as well while making the

4252
05:41:42,525 --> 05:41:46,415
street safer at the same time and adding a tiny bit of

4253
05:41:46,585 --> 05:41:50,285
green space to contribute to some

4254
05:41:50,885 --> 05:41:54,575
cooling effect. Right, ? Yeah, absolutely. Environmental

4255
05:41:55,255 --> 05:41:57,215
benefit for sure. Great. Thank you.

4256
05:42:00,265 --> 05:42:03,415
thank you. Council member th and I support. Thank you.

4257
05:42:05,205 --> 05:42:07,935
all right. We already did public comment. Members, please cast your vote

4258
05:42:15,265 --> 05:42:19,135
and there's two votes here, right? Motion is

4259
05:42:19,355 --> 05:42:23,205
carried. Vote that was the vote on the, uh, se and nepa determination. Great.

4260
05:42:39,915 --> 05:42:43,735
motion is carried. Item 42, report from public

4261
05:42:43,935 --> 05:42:47,615
works recommendation to adopt specifications and award various contracts for

4262
05:42:48,055 --> 05:42:51,735
engineering and street design services and a total aggregate amount not to exceed

4263
05:42:52,355 --> 05:42:56,175
120 million and to execute all documents necessary to enter into the

4264
05:42:56,535 --> 05:43:00,215
contracts citywide. Two members of the public signed up to speak carolyn

4265
05:43:01,015 --> 05:43:05,005
essex and rogelio martinez. I don't see either of them here.

4266
05:43:05,875 --> 05:43:08,765
alright, me members, please cast your vote

4267
05:43:24,365 --> 05:43:28,095
councils. I'm sorry. Thank you. Motion is carried. Thank

4268
05:43:28,445 --> 05:43:32,085
you. 43, please report from public works recommendation to adopt

4269
05:43:32,605 --> 05:43:36,365
specifications and award contracts to corp belco

4270
05:43:37,685 --> 05:43:41,165
electric and select electric for providing as needed traffic striping

4271
05:43:41,725 --> 05:43:45,165
and signal system construction services in a total aggregate amount, not to exceed

4272
05:43:45,745 --> 05:43:49,445
30 million and to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts

4273
05:43:49,765 --> 05:43:53,765
citywide. Alright, thank you. Is rogelio martinez here for public

4274
05:43:53,965 --> 05:43:57,765
comment? Okay. Seeing none, member members please

4275
05:43:58,125 --> 05:43:58,605
cast your vote.

4276
05:44:04,865 --> 05:44:08,515
motion is carried. Alright, item

4277
05:44:09,305 --> 05:44:10,155
45, please

4278
05:44:14,755 --> 05:44:18,575
report from technology and innovation recommendation to adopt specifications and award

4279
05:44:18,895 --> 05:44:22,335
various contracts for providing as needed professional and technical services

4280
05:44:22,995 --> 05:44:26,955
in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed 9 million and

4281
05:44:27,175 --> 05:44:30,655
to execute all documents necessary to enter into the, into the contract citywide.

4282
05:44:36,465 --> 05:44:40,185
okay. Is lio here? Okay. Seeing no public comment

4283
05:44:40,505 --> 05:44:44,455
members please cast your vote. Um, are we on

4284
05:44:44,615 --> 05:44:48,455
item 45? This is 45. Okay. 'cause 43 was on the

4285
05:44:48,815 --> 05:44:52,735
screen. Yeah, the system's a little, a little outta whack tonight.

4286
05:44:53,805 --> 05:44:57,295
this is item 45. That's what you read, correct? Correct. Okay. Item 45.

4287
05:44:57,925 --> 05:44:59,975
item 45 members, please cast your vote.

4288
05:45:02,715 --> 05:45:06,495
motion is carried. Alright, now we are on to item

4289
05:45:06,735 --> 05:45:06,735
46,

4290
05:45:13,765 --> 05:45:17,605
report from city attorney recommendation to declare ordinance amending the rules of

4291
05:45:17,825 --> 05:45:21,745
the city council by adjusting the city council meeting. Start time, public comment, process

4292
05:45:22,365 --> 05:45:26,145
and supplemental agenda timeline. Read the first time and laid over the next regular meeting

4293
05:45:26,385 --> 05:45:30,125
of the city council for final reading. Thank you.

4294
05:45:30,785 --> 05:45:34,125
so this is our first reading of the very substantive conversation

4295
05:45:34,925 --> 05:45:38,565
that we had our last council meeting. Madam attorney, could you walk us through,

4296
05:45:39,585 --> 05:45:41,245
uh, walk us through where we are in this process?

4297
05:45:45,135 --> 05:45:48,945
good evening, council and mayor. Um, so last week we brought

4298
05:45:49,225 --> 05:45:52,705
this ordinance for our first read. Council had some changes

4299
05:45:53,725 --> 05:45:57,585
to that, um, proposed ordinance. Therefore, today we are

4300
05:45:57,775 --> 05:46:01,565
back for the first read again. Um, so

4301
05:46:01,785 --> 05:46:05,465
we have a first read today, next week is the second read of this ordinance

4302
05:46:06,045 --> 05:46:09,945
and, um, it'll become effective upon signature of

4303
05:46:10,105 --> 05:46:13,705
the mayor, uh, 31 days after. Alright,

4304
05:46:14,375 --> 05:46:18,255
so as we talked about before, this is the timetable needed to

4305
05:46:18,475 --> 05:46:22,435
have this, uh, implemented by the deadline as outlined by state

4306
05:46:22,855 --> 05:46:26,315
law. Um, uh, we have another opportunity for public comment here

4307
05:46:27,385 --> 05:46:31,175
tonight. We have 11 members of the public signed up to speak. I'm not sure who all is

4308
05:46:31,395 --> 05:46:34,975
still here, but I'm gonna read all 11. Joseph ramos, jay,

4309
05:46:35,505 --> 05:46:39,185
corless lee, tara, ricky, dave shukla, gray,

4310
05:46:40,135 --> 05:46:44,135
fb, rohelio martinez kay, jim henigan. And

4311
05:46:44,455 --> 05:46:48,155
amy, if you heard your name, please make your way to the front in no particular order.

4312
05:46:49,895 --> 05:46:53,825
can we get a mover and a seconder on this item? Yeah,

4313
05:46:54,115 --> 05:46:58,035
I think your system's a little. Okay. I will take a verbal, I can get a

4314
05:46:58,155 --> 05:47:01,855
mover. Okay. You need somebody to hit the button or speak up before

4315
05:47:02,275 --> 05:47:03,155
we can begin? Public comment.

4316
05:47:06,495 --> 05:47:10,445
hi, cordless lee here you cyber voice. Just a moment. Just a moment. Cordless. Just one moment. Are you ready?

4317
05:47:10,785 --> 05:47:14,685
no. Just a moment. Did you get it? Just one moment. No, I, I'm still waiting for a moment. Second. Alright, we need you guys to hit a

4318
05:47:14,805 --> 05:47:18,725
button or do a voice. I need a verbal from somebody or we don't do public make a motion.

4319
05:47:19,955 --> 05:47:20,925
anybody this button not working.

4320
05:47:28,815 --> 05:47:32,495
I will take a verbal motion. Anybody wanna raise their hand and be the mover? Seconder,

4321
05:47:35,225 --> 05:47:38,075
I've got oranga as the mover. Can I get a seconder on the,

4322
05:47:47,395 --> 05:47:51,295
if nobody's gonna second the motion, then it's debt tonight. So do you

4323
05:47:51,415 --> 05:47:54,725
wanna thank you council member thrash and took, uh, alright.

4324
05:47:56,925 --> 05:48:00,665
okay, now we can begin. Public comment. We're

4325
05:48:01,015 --> 05:48:04,975
ready. Cluelessly here. East side voice long beach.

4326
05:48:06,195 --> 05:48:10,085
um, I am asking you to vote no on this agenda item.

4327
05:48:11,555 --> 05:48:15,055
um, having looked at it, it, it's, uh, it's about

4328
05:48:15,755 --> 05:48:19,705
sb 7 0 7, adding remote testimony, which

4329
05:48:20,055 --> 05:48:23,995
will increase the length of council meetings. And I'm

4330
05:48:24,215 --> 05:48:28,015
definitely with you on the goal that shorter council meetings

4331
05:48:28,495 --> 05:48:32,415
would be a good thing. But the, um, the proposal

4332
05:48:32,845 --> 05:48:36,335
here, when I look at it, what I'm seeing

4333
05:48:37,075 --> 05:48:39,985
is, um, when you do process improvement activities,

4334
05:48:41,555 --> 05:48:45,315
the normal process is to include all stakeholders in

4335
05:48:45,695 --> 05:48:49,125
a brainstorming session and collect needs and suggestions.

4336
05:48:50,325 --> 05:48:53,895
whoever did this favored council members and staff members

4337
05:48:55,115 --> 05:48:58,815
and completely sacrificed the public. The public

4338
05:48:59,315 --> 05:49:03,265
is also a stakeholder. They have a seat at the table. Every

4339
05:49:03,685 --> 05:49:06,655
item on here is constricting their testimony

4340
05:49:08,595 --> 05:49:12,335
and what that amounts to. I mean, some of 'em when I've brought

4341
05:49:12,695 --> 05:49:16,695
'em up to other neighborhood leaders and such, and I've said, you know, they

4342
05:49:16,855 --> 05:49:20,815
want all public comment to be done at the beginning of the meeting, and the

4343
05:49:20,975 --> 05:49:24,885
first response to that was that's ridiculous and that

4344
05:49:25,045 --> 05:49:27,625
is ridiculous. Uh,

4345
05:49:29,715 --> 05:49:32,805
what I'd ask here is, you know, if you're trying to shorten meetings,

4346
05:49:33,745 --> 05:49:37,575
I'm, I'd be with you on trying to work on that, but every suggestion

4347
05:49:38,675 --> 05:49:40,885
that I've seen in here, your time's concluded.

4348
05:49:45,405 --> 05:49:48,885
yeah, I don't see 10 remaining. Give 'em the full three. Okay,

4349
05:49:49,635 --> 05:49:53,605
the go to another minute and a half, it's three minutes. Okay.

4350
05:49:53,925 --> 05:49:57,375
well anyway, you know, requiring sign up at 5:30 pm

4351
05:49:58,435 --> 05:50:01,335
and 4:30 pm a lot of people are at work, they can't do that.

4352
05:50:02,795 --> 05:50:06,565
you know, if you're asking that the current process right now allows three

4353
05:50:06,885 --> 05:50:10,745
minutes per person, 90 sections is barely enough for

4354
05:50:11,045 --> 05:50:15,005
a public participant to provide their knowledge and data. And oftentimes

4355
05:50:15,745 --> 05:50:19,445
the members of the public are the experts on the topic and they have important information

4356
05:50:20,045 --> 05:50:23,995
to share. The ordinance is meant to avoid even

4357
05:50:24,285 --> 05:50:28,275
longer council meetings, but in so doing public participation is sidelined

4358
05:50:29,225 --> 05:50:33,065
and becomes fairly meaningless. I would feel sorry for you guys trying

4359
05:50:33,505 --> 05:50:36,755
to reassemble all the, all the reporting,

4360
05:50:39,025 --> 05:50:42,565
public speaking, and then you're supposed to put that back

4361
05:50:43,045 --> 05:50:46,405
together as 46 agenda items come forth.

4362
05:50:47,525 --> 05:50:50,765
I mean, you would have to have a genius mentality to be able to do that.

4363
05:50:52,155 --> 05:50:55,965
are you up for that? I mean, this

4364
05:50:56,165 --> 05:50:58,965
is just very poorly thought out. Thank you.

4365
05:51:01,385 --> 05:51:02,495
thank you. Next speaker, please.

4366
05:51:05,845 --> 05:51:09,495
good evening. Joseph ramos gna. We appreciate that sb 7 0 7

4367
05:51:10,175 --> 05:51:13,655
requires limited changes regarding audio vision, telephonic public comment,

4368
05:51:14,275 --> 05:51:18,095
and we support those changes. However, the draft tonight goes far beyond what state

4369
05:51:18,355 --> 05:51:22,175
law requires and deserves further review before passage as it will cause severe

4370
05:51:22,495 --> 05:51:25,615
damage to public participation, which is the opposite of what the city intends.

4371
05:51:26,835 --> 05:51:30,615
the proposed 60 minute cap on all speakers for agendas items would allow one particular

4372
05:51:31,095 --> 05:51:35,055
controversial item to consume the entire public common period for all items. This would

4373
05:51:35,215 --> 05:51:38,695
wrongfully shut out speakers and all other agendas, items that took the time,

4374
05:51:39,275 --> 05:51:42,815
energy, and effort to show up to speak to the city council on items that are being dec decided

4375
05:51:44,635 --> 05:51:48,415
no 60 minute cap should be created for agendas items. Instead, the mayor already

4376
05:51:48,795 --> 05:51:52,575
has the authority to hold hold over any highly attended item for special meetings

4377
05:51:53,105 --> 05:51:56,885
where all such speakers could be given sufficient time to speak without derailing the regular city

4378
05:51:57,175 --> 05:52:01,135
council meeting. For all other items, it is grossly responsible to

4379
05:52:01,255 --> 05:52:05,255
set a maximum time limit for all speakers without also setting maximum number of agenda

4380
05:52:05,575 --> 05:52:09,545
items. Additionally, the proposal to reduce speaking time on agendas

4381
05:52:09,985 --> 05:52:13,985
items to just 90 seconds by default is a great concern. The number one fear of most

4382
05:52:14,145 --> 05:52:18,065
people in the nation is public speaking. These are not professionals in any in they need time

4383
05:52:18,225 --> 05:52:22,025
to get their word out. The city council is a one and only forum that most residents

4384
05:52:22,305 --> 05:52:26,185
have any experience or time to track. Further, the council deals with highly

4385
05:52:26,425 --> 05:52:30,265
complicated issues that cannot be easily summed up in 90 seconds. No matter how well

4386
05:52:30,665 --> 05:52:34,525
informed or polished the speaker, the existing three minutes should remain as the

4387
05:52:34,745 --> 05:52:38,695
default or not. And only if and when there is overwhelming need should such

4388
05:52:38,985 --> 05:52:42,515
speaker time be reduced further requiring

4389
05:52:43,125 --> 05:52:47,005
all agendas, items, all agendas, item comments to be heard at the beginning of the meeting does

4390
05:52:47,325 --> 05:52:51,245
a serious disservice to all comments that are given. There are literally dozens of unrelated items

4391
05:52:51,405 --> 05:52:55,405
in the consideration. And for comments to be lumped up together is a recipe for failure.

4392
05:52:56,425 --> 05:53:00,285
it means that all in all likelihood, important issues raised and facts provided will have been

4393
05:53:00,885 --> 05:53:03,950
entirely forgotten by the council members by the time they're ready to discuss the item.

4394
05:53:05,185 --> 05:53:09,125
if people do not want to wait for their item to to speak, then they really do not care that

4395
05:53:09,285 --> 05:53:13,225
much about the item. Respect should be shown for those that patiently wait their turn to

4396
05:53:13,445 --> 05:53:17,205
give comments as the item appears on the agenda so that the input can be properly considered and incorporated.

4397
05:53:18,955 --> 05:53:22,925
also, the earliest start time dis dis disenfranchises everyone other than retirees

4398
05:53:23,365 --> 05:53:27,205
and paid staff, most of the community work regular jobs. They cannot take off at 4:30 pm

4399
05:53:27,845 --> 05:53:31,585
in the afternoon. Most cities without full-time city council hold meetings starting at 6:00 pm

4400
05:53:32,385 --> 05:53:35,685
or later to allow residents to have dinner with their families before attending city council meetings.

4401
05:53:36,665 --> 05:53:40,565
we urge the city council to reject this draft at its grossly overreaching on what sb

4402
05:53:40,765 --> 05:53:44,725
7 0 7 requires and will seriously undermine community engagement. Thank you for your

4403
05:53:44,845 --> 05:53:48,725
time. Thank you. Next speaker,

4404
05:53:48,965 --> 05:53:52,865
please. Um,

4405
05:53:53,155 --> 05:53:56,625
good evening again, mayor and council members. My name is tara ree. Tonight I am now

4406
05:53:57,165 --> 05:54:01,005
speaking as a resident of the fifth district and, um, as also a candidate

4407
05:54:01,405 --> 05:54:05,405
of the fifth district for city council. Um, I wanna make it clear I'm not speaking on behalf

4408
05:54:05,685 --> 05:54:09,665
of the california heights neighborhood association. I'm speaking in opposition to agenda for

4409
05:54:09,915 --> 05:54:13,685
item 46. Throughout my campaign for city council, I've consistently spoken

4410
05:54:13,965 --> 05:54:17,685
about the need for greater transparency, accountability, and public engagement

4411
05:54:18,325 --> 05:54:22,005
in long beach government. In fact, those principles have been the foundation of my

4412
05:54:22,445 --> 05:54:26,325
campaign. That is why I find this proposal so concerning at a time when

4413
05:54:26,725 --> 05:54:30,485
residents are asking for more access to their government, more opportunities to be heard,

4414
05:54:30,995 --> 05:54:34,925
more transparency in the decision making process. This proposal moves us in the

4415
05:54:35,055 --> 05:54:38,445
exact opposite direction. Public comment is not an inconvenience.

4416
05:54:39,265 --> 05:54:43,165
it is one of the most important functions of local government. Residents should have

4417
05:54:43,325 --> 05:54:47,165
the opportunity to hear staff presentations, listen to council discussion, and then provide

4418
05:54:47,655 --> 05:54:51,165
input on specific agenda items before a vote is taken. That is how

4419
05:54:51,685 --> 05:54:55,325
informed public participation works. This proposal would require

4420
05:54:55,885 --> 05:54:59,765
residents to comment on agenda items before they have heard staff reports, before they

4421
05:54:59,925 --> 05:55:03,565
have heard questions from council members and before they have heard the actual debate on the item.

4422
05:55:04,385 --> 05:55:08,265
how can residents provide meaningful input if they're expected to speak before hearing the

4423
05:55:08,485 --> 05:55:12,305
information that is being presented that creates a disconnect between the public and

4424
05:55:12,525 --> 05:55:16,285
the decision making process and weakens the transparency that residents deserve.

4425
05:55:17,245 --> 05:55:21,205
I am de also deeply concerned that this proposal conflicts the requirements

4426
05:55:21,745 --> 05:55:24,395
of the brown act. Government code section 5 4 9 5 4

4427
05:55:26,205 --> 05:55:30,035
0.3 states that members of the public must be given the opportunity to address legislative

4428
05:55:30,755 --> 05:55:34,565
body before or during consideration of an agenda item. While the

4429
05:55:34,765 --> 05:55:38,485
city may argue that collecting comments at the beginning of a meeting satisfies the word

4430
05:55:38,825 --> 05:55:42,525
before that imp interpretation appears inconsistent with how public

4431
05:55:43,285 --> 05:55:47,245
agencies throughout california have traditionally implemented the brown act. The purpose

4432
05:55:47,445 --> 05:55:51,405
of the public comment is not simply to check a procedural box. The purpose is to

4433
05:55:51,565 --> 05:55:55,005
allow residents to participate meaningfully in the decision making process.

4434
05:55:56,105 --> 05:56:00,105
I'm also concerned that if one or two controversial agenda items consume the

4435
05:56:00,325 --> 05:56:04,085
allotted public comment period, residents wishing to speak on other agenda

4436
05:56:04,485 --> 05:56:08,445
items may lose their opportunity to be heard entirely. That is not

4437
05:56:08,645 --> 05:56:12,565
transparency, that is not public engagement. As someone who just

4438
05:56:12,765 --> 05:56:16,565
spent months knocking on thousands of doors, um, throughout the fifth

4439
05:56:17,005 --> 05:56:20,445
district, I can tell you residents want more involvement in their local government.

4440
05:56:21,105 --> 05:56:24,845
at least half of our district wants more involvement in our local government, not less.

4441
05:56:25,315 --> 05:56:29,285
they want elected officials to listen. They want a seat at the table. They want to

4442
05:56:29,405 --> 05:56:33,385
feel like their voices matter. This proposal sends the wrong message. If

4443
05:56:33,605 --> 05:56:37,405
elected, I would never support reducing opportunities for residents to participate in

4444
05:56:37,845 --> 05:56:41,605
their government. My belief is simple. More public engagement leads to better

4445
05:56:42,165 --> 05:56:46,025
decisions, not fewer. I respectfully urge the council to reject agenda

4446
05:56:46,475 --> 05:56:50,175
item 46 and preserve a public comment process that remains accessible,

4447
05:56:50,995 --> 05:56:54,755
transparent, and consistent with both the spirit and intent of over open

4448
05:56:55,045 --> 05:56:59,045
government laws. Thank you. Thank you. Next speaker,

4449
05:56:59,285 --> 05:56:59,285
please.

4450
05:57:06,045 --> 05:57:09,905
uh, so first thing, how dare you keep members outside at the start

4451
05:57:10,065 --> 05:57:13,625
of this meeting and not send staff to check that any speakers were out there.

4452
05:57:14,245 --> 05:57:17,785
so a way to drop the ball on our right to speak. Much like the changes

4453
05:57:18,345 --> 05:57:22,315
proposed in this agenda item, an earlier start time does not serve the public.

4454
05:57:23,055 --> 05:57:26,885
it causes the meeting time to further overlap with typical working hours. There

4455
05:57:27,235 --> 05:57:31,235
should have been a focus on making presentations and comments and questions from the

4456
05:57:31,355 --> 05:57:35,195
council, more efficient and succinct versus stealing time

4457
05:57:35,475 --> 05:57:39,445
from the general public. This council is using sb 7 0 7, which

4458
05:57:39,795 --> 05:57:43,395
only demands telecommunication as an excuse to make sweeping

4459
05:57:43,835 --> 05:57:47,635
changes to speaking time that only benefit the council members and the mayor.

4460
05:57:48,465 --> 05:57:52,215
this council is using the hypothetical forever running public comment as

4461
05:57:52,475 --> 05:57:56,235
a reason to have a fixed total speaking time divvied up by how many people

4462
05:57:56,585 --> 05:57:59,835
sign up, which in some cases could limit a speaker to 60 seconds.

4463
05:58:00,765 --> 05:58:04,025
60 seconds to try to get out all of your concerns about the city. Presently,

4464
05:58:05,185 --> 05:58:09,075
this council claims these changes are out of concern for us to ensure that these meetings

4465
05:58:09,395 --> 05:58:13,255
don't run too late when time. And again, we've witnessed that public comment is

4466
05:58:13,555 --> 05:58:17,165
not the reason these meetings go over time. Tonight alone, the council spent

4467
05:58:17,575 --> 05:58:21,315
how long thanking each other. It's like sometimes the members feel like they have to say something,

4468
05:58:21,595 --> 05:58:25,395
even if they have nothing to say, they just rephrase what the last member or the last several

4469
05:58:25,675 --> 05:58:29,645
members have said. And this council still goes out of numerical order whenever

4470
05:58:29,725 --> 05:58:33,725
it suits them, which makes it impossible for anyone signed in or hopeful speakers

4471
05:58:34,285 --> 05:58:38,205
to know when that time will come up. Uh, is there still gonna be a

4472
05:58:38,325 --> 05:58:41,605
public comment at the end? I had that question, but I think a speaker might have answered that already.

4473
05:58:42,995 --> 05:58:46,775
um, we would like to know the answer to this before you impose all these new rules on us.

4474
05:58:47,785 --> 05:58:51,725
and, uh, these rules seem to be clearly meant to limit certain people from engaging. They certainly

4475
05:58:52,125 --> 05:58:55,805
don't apply to well off residents that don't need to work every day or can set their own hours.

4476
05:58:56,725 --> 05:59:00,655
and some of us actually want to be here in person to support our allies and

4477
05:59:00,875 --> 05:59:03,995
so that we're not easily censored by bad internet connection

4478
05:59:05,545 --> 05:59:09,495
start times and speaking durations are being adjusted so that the council doesn't have to

4479
05:59:09,615 --> 05:59:13,535
hear from people that are genuinely concerned and disturbed by the direction

4480
05:59:13,815 --> 05:59:17,265
the city's going. There's a word for people in power that aim to silence dissenting

4481
05:59:17,935 --> 05:59:21,265
voices, and it starts as an f. And as far as decorum,

4482
05:59:22,435 --> 05:59:26,245
f**k decorum, I wish this council and people in general cared as

4483
05:59:26,445 --> 05:59:30,145
much about people's actual f*****g lives as it cared about decorum. People

4484
05:59:30,585 --> 05:59:34,325
are dying in ice facilities dying in palestine and lebanon and this council

4485
05:59:34,665 --> 05:59:38,285
passed contracts with companies that enable all of it. And we're worried about

4486
05:59:38,755 --> 05:59:41,865
decorum. Like what a f*****g joke. Recommendations

4487
05:59:43,095 --> 05:59:46,735
later start time to allow more participation of working people. Place

4488
05:59:47,195 --> 05:59:51,085
noncritical presentations and proclamations at the end of meetings, giving priority

4489
05:59:51,245 --> 05:59:54,765
to decisions that affect residents' lives. Allow everyone physically, president

4490
05:59:55,325 --> 05:59:59,235
line to speak, read electronic comments into the record, play

4491
05:59:59,525 --> 06:00:03,345
voice messages during meetings so they can be heard. Help the people be heard and vote no

4492
06:00:03,585 --> 06:00:04,565
on, uh, item 46.

4493
06:00:09,175 --> 06:00:10,125
thank you. Next speaker, please.

4494
06:00:13,915 --> 06:00:17,665
hello, my name is kay. I'll keep this extremely quick. I am highly,

4495
06:00:18,365 --> 06:00:22,225
um, encouraging you to vote against this item, this agenda item.

4496
06:00:22,805 --> 06:00:26,665
the only reason I'm here today is because of the light start. If you guys

4497
06:00:26,825 --> 06:00:30,725
front loaded everyone to the start, I would not be able to speak. And I feel like as

4498
06:00:31,025 --> 06:00:34,145
a citizen of, or a resident of long beach, I have the right to speak.

4499
06:00:35,595 --> 06:00:39,395
I think this is extremely selfish. I think it's inconsiderate

4500
06:00:40,295 --> 06:00:44,075
and I think it only, um, benefits the city council

4501
06:00:44,395 --> 06:00:45,835
members. Thank you for your time.

4502
06:00:48,875 --> 06:00:52,625
thank you. Next speaker, please. Good evening.

4503
06:00:53,285 --> 06:00:57,265
almost good morning. Um, I'm a graduate student at cal state long beach and

4504
06:00:57,505 --> 06:01:01,325
a very active member of the long beach community. I do donate

4505
06:01:01,775 --> 06:01:05,565
much of my time and energy to various community groups and nonprofits and

4506
06:01:06,105 --> 06:01:09,865
organize free events for the benefit of the community. I come to city council

4507
06:01:10,145 --> 06:01:13,825
meetings in person to voice my opinion on issues that I'm passionate

4508
06:01:14,225 --> 06:01:17,785
about, but the proposed ordinance in agenda item 46 would

4509
06:01:18,345 --> 06:01:22,165
prohibit me and others from doing so in the future. At

4510
06:01:22,445 --> 06:01:25,905
its core, this proposed ordinance would limit the public's ability to participate

4511
06:01:26,465 --> 06:01:29,945
in local government by reducing speaking time and moving meetings from 5:00 pm

4512
06:01:30,925 --> 06:01:34,905
to 4:00 pm a time when many working residents such as myself are still

4513
06:01:35,105 --> 06:01:39,065
commuting or at work or caring for their families. This proposal

4514
06:01:39,365 --> 06:01:42,745
raises serious concerns under both the brown act and the first amendment.

4515
06:01:43,845 --> 06:01:47,785
the brown act exists to guarantee the public's right to easily attend and

4516
06:01:47,945 --> 06:01:51,545
participate in the meetings of local legislative bodies. This california

4517
06:01:52,165 --> 06:01:56,105
law requires that local legislative bodies conduct the pub public's business

4518
06:01:56,565 --> 06:02:00,065
openly and provide members of the public with the opportunity to

4519
06:02:00,725 --> 06:02:03,805
directly address elected officials on matters within the body's jurisdiction.

4520
06:02:05,055 --> 06:02:08,085
while this law permits reasonable time, place, and manner regulations,

4521
06:02:09,215 --> 06:02:13,165
those restrictions must not be used in a way that effectively suppresses

4522
06:02:13,485 --> 06:02:17,085
public participation. But this, in effect, would do that

4523
06:02:17,985 --> 06:02:21,785
in some cases, this council has already reduced public comment to 90 or

4524
06:02:22,105 --> 06:02:25,665
as even as little as 36 seconds per speaker. 36

4525
06:02:26,445 --> 06:02:30,325
seconds or even 90 seconds, cannot reasonably be described as a meaningful

4526
06:02:30,685 --> 06:02:34,585
opportunity to address the council. I respectfully challenge any

4527
06:02:34,805 --> 06:02:37,875
of you to keep your comments to 90 or 36 seconds. Yeah,

4528
06:02:38,955 --> 06:02:42,405
it's difficult to state a position much less present facts, concerns,

4529
06:02:42,965 --> 06:02:46,485
or recommendations in such an abbreviated period. When public

4530
06:02:47,165 --> 06:02:50,765
participation is reduced to a matter of seconds, the right becomes largely symbolic

4531
06:02:51,325 --> 06:02:55,205
rather than meaningful. The first protect amendment protects not

4532
06:02:55,365 --> 06:02:59,165
only free speech, but also the right of the people to petition their government and public

4533
06:02:59,405 --> 06:03:03,325
comment is one of the primary mechanisms through which we can exercise that

4534
06:03:03,885 --> 06:03:07,805
constitutional right. Government may impose reasonable limitations, but it

4535
06:03:08,145 --> 06:03:11,965
may not erect barriers that substantially burden public participation

4536
06:03:12,625 --> 06:03:16,085
or discourage us from being heard. Unfortunately, the appearance

4537
06:03:16,645 --> 06:03:20,075
created by this ordinance is that public participation is an inconvenience

4538
06:03:20,945 --> 06:03:24,205
to be managed rather than a fundamental right to be protected.

4539
06:03:25,185 --> 06:03:28,995
public participation is not an inconvenience, like a previous speaker said.

4540
06:03:29,515 --> 06:03:33,485
it's an essential safeguard of democracy. If the public

4541
06:03:33,905 --> 06:03:37,625
is speaking, that means the public is engaged and that should be viewed as

4542
06:03:37,925 --> 06:03:41,715
a success, not a problem. Ultimately, the public does

4543
06:03:42,005 --> 06:03:45,765
not exist to accommodate the schedule of the government. Rather, government exists

4544
06:03:46,265 --> 06:03:50,225
to serve the public transparency, accountability and

4545
06:03:50,445 --> 06:03:54,415
meaningful participation are not obstacles to efficient governments governance,

4546
06:03:55,105 --> 06:03:58,965
but rather they are legal requirements and democratic necessities. Your task, please

4547
06:03:59,245 --> 06:04:01,355
do right by the people. Thank you. Alright,

4548
06:04:04,775 --> 06:04:08,235
thank you. Next speaker, please. Something

4549
06:04:08,845 --> 06:04:12,685
very eloquent. However, um, the comrades

4550
06:04:13,165 --> 06:04:16,985
behind me said everything pretty eloquent enough, and I feel that, um,

4551
06:04:19,155 --> 06:04:23,065
there, there's no eloquence in, in, in fascism, what you

4552
06:04:23,225 --> 06:04:26,685
are all doing as participating in fascism. Um,

4553
06:04:27,335 --> 06:04:31,085
this is extremely clear, uh, because it is 11,

4554
06:04:32,415 --> 06:04:35,455
almost 11:11 pm um,

4555
06:04:36,595 --> 06:04:38,175
I don't know how you,

4556
06:04:41,485 --> 06:04:45,345
I mean, I don't even know what to say anymore. Um, you

4557
06:04:45,625 --> 06:04:49,625
are all disgusting. You're all fascist. Whether you

4558
06:04:50,105 --> 06:04:53,565
are democrat or republican or a white supremacist,

4559
06:04:54,505 --> 06:04:58,005
you are limiting our public speech. Um, our first amendment

4560
06:04:58,545 --> 06:05:01,945
allows us to come up here to speak on

4561
06:05:02,865 --> 06:05:06,615
items that you don't even, you know, consider the public's opinion.

4562
06:05:07,915 --> 06:05:11,755
um, most of us that come and wait this long, uh,

4563
06:05:12,065 --> 06:05:15,985
we're actually here to make sure that the public actually knows

4564
06:05:16,365 --> 06:05:20,295
what the f**k you guys are doing because you approve

4565
06:05:20,785 --> 06:05:24,595
everything. You, uh, I don't know, allow, uh, other

4566
06:05:25,085 --> 06:05:29,065
states to have our business instead of staying in, in california in long beach.

4567
06:05:30,005 --> 06:05:33,905
um, you all I can hear in my head,

4568
06:05:34,585 --> 06:05:37,895
I wanna say what I wanna say, but all I keep hearing is you're fascist,

4569
06:05:38,605 --> 06:05:42,055
you're fascist, you're fascist, um, messing

4570
06:05:42,655 --> 06:05:46,505
with our time. I work here in long beach, eight 30

4571
06:05:46,685 --> 06:05:50,045
to 5:00 pm I don't have time to, um,

4572
06:05:51,285 --> 06:05:55,095
get here at four 30. Uh, I don't know, it's pretty late

4573
06:05:55,485 --> 06:05:59,105
at this moment. I know my colleagues have, uh, spoken,

4574
06:06:00,205 --> 06:06:04,125
um, about exactly what needs to happen. Just, just consider the

4575
06:06:04,345 --> 06:06:08,055
fact that the public exists. I know, rex, you don't care.

4576
06:06:08,995 --> 06:06:12,285
megan, we've talked to you before. You don't care. Um,

4577
06:06:13,785 --> 06:06:17,325
I can't even speak on you guys just because, uh,

4578
06:06:18,825 --> 06:06:22,605
of, I don't know. I I, I'm, I'm lost at to words

4579
06:06:22,905 --> 06:06:26,485
and I apologize. I'm tired. Um, I just wanna just keep saying

4580
06:06:27,465 --> 06:06:30,945
you're fascist. You are eroding our first amendment rights.

4581
06:06:32,135 --> 06:06:34,975
you discuss long beach and, um,

4582
06:06:36,545 --> 06:06:40,425
I don't know, go f**k yourselves. Uh, you know, I'm just gonna, I wanna

4583
06:06:40,725 --> 06:06:44,405
use this time, these three minutes that I have, that I've waited all

4584
06:06:44,855 --> 06:06:48,605
week to, or two weeks at this point. I can do that now.

4585
06:06:49,505 --> 06:06:53,455
I can run. See, oh, there it goes. It's

4586
06:06:53,745 --> 06:06:57,705
working. Um, I don't know. This is what you guys do. I want people to see what you

4587
06:06:57,825 --> 06:07:01,805
guys do. We get flustered. Um, I have low

4588
06:07:02,025 --> 06:07:05,925
blood sugar, and this is what you guys do

4589
06:07:06,145 --> 06:07:10,085
to, uh, really hardworking constituents of long beach.

4590
06:07:10,505 --> 06:07:12,405
go f**k yourselves. Thank you. Next speaker, please.

4591
06:07:17,895 --> 06:07:21,885
thank you, mayor, uh, for your attention at this late hour. Uh, and

4592
06:07:22,005 --> 06:07:25,755
the rest of the council, sb 7 0 7, again,

4593
06:07:26,105 --> 06:07:30,085
this is being hijacked or something for something you guys wanna do to cut your, uh,

4594
06:07:30,885 --> 06:07:34,685
having to listen to the people. It sounds like the planning commission does it now, the

4595
06:07:35,025 --> 06:07:38,855
planning commission has, you know, alternating between online and

4596
06:07:39,655 --> 06:07:43,195
in-person comment. I just spoke there and people spoke

4597
06:07:43,665 --> 06:07:47,665
online. It was, it was no big deal. Speaker cards were

4598
06:07:48,195 --> 06:07:51,995
optional. There was no, you know, regulation of you had to have something

4599
06:07:52,315 --> 06:07:55,965
in by a certain time. It seemed to work. They didn't, uh, they're,

4600
06:07:56,365 --> 06:08:00,285
they're, they conduct everything parliamentary just like you guys. It didn't seem to be that much of

4601
06:08:00,445 --> 06:08:04,255
a deal for them. This thing of reducing, maybe you

4602
06:08:04,475 --> 06:08:08,335
could, if you wanna reduce the time, maybe you could reduce or set a time limit for

4603
06:08:09,125 --> 06:08:13,035
staff presentations. You've always, you've got the reports

4604
06:08:13,705 --> 06:08:17,575
already in hand. You don't have to have them read to you, you

4605
06:08:17,795 --> 06:08:20,455
know, verbatim or near verbatim. The

4606
06:08:22,235 --> 06:08:26,175
people submit. There's also an issue that I see where people submit, you know, I've

4607
06:08:26,415 --> 06:08:30,255
written thousands of words, probably over 20 years of, of doing things.

4608
06:08:31,355 --> 06:08:34,975
no assurance that any of it's ever read. I never get to present anything.

4609
06:08:35,495 --> 06:08:39,055
I don't get a time to tell you the research that I did on things.

4610
06:08:39,945 --> 06:08:43,285
you know, very specific, very topical, not wasting your time.

4611
06:08:44,125 --> 06:08:48,085
the idea that somebody would have to put in requests on every agenda

4612
06:08:48,535 --> 06:08:51,885
item, and then speak at all at the start.

4613
06:08:52,765 --> 06:08:56,765
I mean, would rogelio just do everything in a row?

4614
06:08:57,595 --> 06:09:00,995
he'd make every comment from the start to the finish, or would you let him intervene

4615
06:09:01,605 --> 06:09:05,565
with other people? I mean, it's, it's kind of, I I it doesn't

4616
06:09:05,805 --> 06:09:08,965
seem practical. It seems like this isn't well thought out at all.

4617
06:09:09,905 --> 06:09:13,845
the earlier start, obviously people have said it makes it harder for working people. This whole

4618
06:09:14,125 --> 06:09:18,025
thing just seems to distance the, you know,

4619
06:09:18,155 --> 06:09:21,385
government of the city farther and farther from the people.

4620
06:09:22,445 --> 06:09:26,385
you stand up here and you make your presentation as a citizen and then it

4621
06:09:26,505 --> 06:09:30,025
goes back over the rail. You can never an you never answer questions,

4622
06:09:30,545 --> 06:09:34,305
questions are out of order. It's just like, it's this superior, inferior,

4623
06:09:34,945 --> 06:09:38,785
inferior representation. And, you know, that's just the way we have

4624
06:09:38,985 --> 06:09:42,975
to take it. I don't think it has to be that way. I think you could have more

4625
06:09:43,245 --> 06:09:46,615
imagination and have informal sessions

4626
06:09:47,365 --> 06:09:51,255
have something that would let some of this, these things happen in a

4627
06:09:51,375 --> 06:09:55,375
more human to human manner than, you know,

4628
06:09:55,525 --> 06:09:58,495
than a, than some kind of, you know, pecking order.

4629
06:09:59,555 --> 06:10:03,185
it's just, it just doesn't seem to be, you know, something that, that

4630
06:10:03,565 --> 06:10:07,525
works for either the council and the

4631
06:10:07,685 --> 06:10:11,285
government or the people. This, this idea that you're gonna, you know, somehow,

4632
06:10:12,465 --> 06:10:16,305
you know, reduce things to, uh, you

4633
06:10:16,525 --> 06:10:20,325
know, almost a, almost a comical, you know, effort. I, I, when

4634
06:10:20,605 --> 06:10:24,085
I first saw that, I, I just couldn't believe it. I, I couldn't make, thank you, sir. Your time's concluded.

4635
06:10:24,655 --> 06:10:27,045
thank you. Thank you, thank you. Next speaker please.

4636
06:10:31,855 --> 06:10:33,725
thank you, mr. Mayor. City council members.

4637
06:10:36,425 --> 06:10:40,215
um, I'd like to to start by saying

4638
06:10:40,615 --> 06:10:44,595
I appreciate, uh, all the speakers, uh, before me, uh, everything that they said, uh,

4639
06:10:44,925 --> 06:10:48,805
more or less to some degree, except for the whole, you know, uh, antagonistic bits.

4640
06:10:49,155 --> 06:10:52,415
I'm, I'm pretty, pretty much in alignment with. Um,

4641
06:10:54,585 --> 06:10:58,355
I think, uh, specifically the, uh, decoupling

4642
06:10:59,045 --> 06:11:02,685
of public comment from the agenda items. Um,

4643
06:11:04,225 --> 06:11:08,165
and pooling them at, uh, the start of the meeting, uh, would be

4644
06:11:08,505 --> 06:11:12,385
likely a brown act violation. But, uh, if the goal is

4645
06:11:12,605 --> 06:11:16,155
to, uh, implement sb 7 0 7 by the timeline, this

4646
06:11:17,005 --> 06:11:20,715
proposal actually makes it possible for,

4647
06:11:21,515 --> 06:11:25,495
uh, you to do the exact opposite. All it would take is

4648
06:11:25,715 --> 06:11:29,305
eight call-ins, human corporate

4649
06:11:30,255 --> 06:11:34,215
person, agentic eight columns, talking on

4650
06:11:34,435 --> 06:11:37,755
eight items each to completely negate

4651
06:11:38,635 --> 06:11:42,315
and filibuster any attempt by any of the public in the room to

4652
06:11:42,775 --> 06:11:46,495
actually speak on anything. Uh, I think that's, uh, something that's

4653
06:11:46,895 --> 06:11:50,795
a foreseeable consequence of, uh, combining the

4654
06:11:51,255 --> 06:11:54,605
proposal, the proposed ordinance language with, uh, implementing

4655
06:11:55,645 --> 06:11:59,535
sb 7 0 7. I think, uh, if anyone wants to take legal action,

4656
06:11:59,895 --> 06:12:03,855
they can certainly use these public comments, um, on that or with potentially

4657
06:12:04,455 --> 06:12:08,315
the brown act. Um, I would just like,

4658
06:12:09,255 --> 06:12:12,775
in the interest of actually getting things done and not having my own time wasted,

4659
06:12:13,855 --> 06:12:17,855
uh, to spare us all that, uh, it would've been great if teno, you

4660
06:12:18,515 --> 06:12:22,515
hadn't bothered to second this item if we could have just been killed dead and we could maybe come

4661
06:12:22,755 --> 06:12:26,715
back with something better. But, uh, since the goal is to implement

4662
06:12:27,475 --> 06:12:30,915
sb 7 0 7 on, on a timeline and maybe do some other things,

4663
06:12:31,935 --> 06:12:34,765
uh, let's make sure that, uh,

4664
06:12:36,665 --> 06:12:40,435
that the city council isn't, uh, you know, kind of running afoul of any laws.

4665
06:12:40,975 --> 06:12:44,645
so, I'd like to ask, uh, you folks tonight to discuss three

4666
06:12:45,475 --> 06:12:49,475
specific amendments. First is, uh, public

4667
06:12:49,875 --> 06:12:53,565
comment directly after a staff report and directly prior to council discussion.

4668
06:12:55,025 --> 06:12:58,925
so don't decouple. Uh, the second is restore, signup on

4669
06:12:59,085 --> 06:13:02,805
items to, uh, immediately before the item, if not immediately before

4670
06:13:03,165 --> 06:13:07,115
the staff report. And then the third is no 60 minute

4671
06:13:07,415 --> 06:13:11,395
cap. I don't think that's a good idea on all agenda items. I just provided an example

4672
06:13:11,695 --> 06:13:15,115
of how it could be along with sb 7 0 7 hijacking the entire meeting.

4673
06:13:16,595 --> 06:13:20,455
uh, I'm trying to do my best here to help you out, make your jobs easy. It's 11 o'clock at

4674
06:13:20,615 --> 06:13:24,525
night. I can't promise that I could have done better, but here we

4675
06:13:24,885 --> 06:13:28,685
are. Thank you. Thank you. Our final

4676
06:13:28,925 --> 06:13:29,245
speaker, please.

4677
06:13:35,445 --> 06:13:39,365
um, greetings from within and greetings within the

4678
06:13:39,585 --> 06:13:43,125
chamber to you all. Honorable mayor, um,

4679
06:13:44,285 --> 06:13:47,735
new and reappointed council, community

4680
06:13:49,165 --> 06:13:53,105
members and, um, residents. I'm

4681
06:13:53,325 --> 06:13:57,305
here discussing tonight. Um, all the previous, uh,

4682
06:13:57,585 --> 06:14:01,205
issues, uh, earlier that I've just been thinking about and I wrote all these notes.

4683
06:14:02,065 --> 06:14:04,795
um, however, there's just been a lot of serious

4684
06:14:06,085 --> 06:14:10,005
detailed events that have happened personally in my life

4685
06:14:10,465 --> 06:14:14,225
as a result of me speaking out here in, um,

4686
06:14:14,945 --> 06:14:18,825
the chamber and my attempt to not really become

4687
06:14:20,535 --> 06:14:24,095
political, but to be involved in my life

4688
06:14:24,565 --> 06:14:28,385
and in our city and in, um, doing the right thing

4689
06:14:28,585 --> 06:14:32,465
at the right time with the right resources, at the

4690
06:14:32,625 --> 06:14:35,605
right moments, um, trying to use the seven rights

4691
06:14:36,995 --> 06:14:40,975
turn into something different. And I don't have a way to prove

4692
06:14:41,955 --> 06:14:45,765
certain negativities or certain things that have

4693
06:14:46,245 --> 06:14:50,115
happened. Um, however, I know that a lot of people are

4694
06:14:50,555 --> 06:14:53,895
in those positions, which is why I want to send a special

4695
06:14:55,385 --> 06:14:59,375
thank you to the one long beach violence prevention

4696
06:15:00,805 --> 06:15:03,745
presentation this evening for such a great job.

4697
06:15:04,945 --> 06:15:08,025
um, the community would be,

4698
06:15:09,205 --> 06:15:13,205
uh, um, this, this, this community would be a great resource and,

4699
06:15:13,685 --> 06:15:17,665
and open door for a safe haven to have to be

4700
06:15:17,825 --> 06:15:21,685
able to reach out to in the event that we

4701
06:15:22,615 --> 06:15:26,245
are, are facing, um, collective

4702
06:15:27,865 --> 06:15:31,865
issues like, um, being attacked and being placed

4703
06:15:32,105 --> 06:15:35,185
under attack as african americans and really as anybody,

4704
06:15:36,285 --> 06:15:39,475
um, that's out here and with these attacks that we're

4705
06:15:40,315 --> 06:15:43,525
being faced and not being able to prove them or

4706
06:15:44,605 --> 06:15:48,465
to be able to give an example without not being

4707
06:15:48,775 --> 06:15:52,675
safe, which is not the goal. Um, it seems

4708
06:15:52,985 --> 06:15:56,375
like this would be a, a great avenue to

4709
06:15:58,515 --> 06:16:02,355
continue in supporting. So I just wanted to speak out on that.

4710
06:16:03,015 --> 06:16:06,915
and also that I had a, a issue that I needed to reach out to the city

4711
06:16:07,315 --> 06:16:11,135
attorney with. I attempted to reach out to you guys by calling, um, but

4712
06:16:11,795 --> 06:16:15,655
security, like they were late and letting us in here today, um, had

4713
06:16:15,875 --> 06:16:19,475
me outside and they were also very combative with me as usual

4714
06:16:20,345 --> 06:16:24,175
when I enter into like a public style forum such as this. So

4715
06:16:24,815 --> 06:16:28,635
if there's a way that I can reach out to you guys or we could set

4716
06:16:28,835 --> 06:16:32,755
an appointment, I can only do everything on a non-digital off the

4717
06:16:32,875 --> 06:16:36,395
grid scale. My name is nicole, danielle roth. James, thank you for your time.

4718
06:16:37,485 --> 06:16:41,155
thank you. Alright, that concludes public comment.

4719
06:16:41,665 --> 06:16:45,095
just a, just a few comments before we go to council deliberation. So,

4720
06:16:46,015 --> 06:16:49,925
so one, I certainly appreciate that while I'm a number

4721
06:16:50,045 --> 06:16:53,805
of, I'm sorry, I was gonna say, I'm sorry. What's your name?

4722
06:16:54,145 --> 06:16:58,115
amy. Amy, yeah. You are on the list. Okay. I'm pretty sure we asked everybody to line up time

4723
06:16:58,405 --> 06:17:01,645
that you've done this. It's ridiculous. I pretty sure asked everybody to line up, but it's fine. Go ahead. It's ridiculous.

4724
06:17:02,835 --> 06:17:06,645
good evening. Community and council members. Since this agenda item was brought

4725
06:17:06,845 --> 06:17:10,485
forth, might I mention at an extremely poor timing, I have heard it be said on

4726
06:17:10,925 --> 06:17:14,865
multiple different occasions that there is really no other cities to compare to because long beach is

4727
06:17:15,085 --> 06:17:19,005
the first to implement these changes. Well, I'm here to clarify that what you all meant to say is that

4728
06:17:19,125 --> 06:17:21,805
long beach is the first to get screwed over at the convenience of this council.

4729
06:17:23,145 --> 06:17:27,045
the changes set forth are not in any way meant to increase public engagement. They're meant to

4730
06:17:27,165 --> 06:17:31,165
make your job more convenient. I've taken it upon myself to do the research that you and your

4731
06:17:31,285 --> 06:17:35,045
staff apparently haven't taken the time to do. I researched majority of the most populated

4732
06:17:35,565 --> 06:17:39,405
cities in california to compare their city council meetings to ours since long

4733
06:17:39,605 --> 06:17:43,285
beach sits right at number seven in california. And what I found was that long beach's

4734
06:17:43,685 --> 06:17:47,685
current city council meeting model is s**t and is only getting more s**t.

4735
06:17:48,505 --> 06:17:52,305
you guys are acting as if you have to screw the public over in order to satisfy the

4736
06:17:52,685 --> 06:17:56,515
sb 7 0 7 requirements. Take a look at santa ana city council. They've

4737
06:17:57,005 --> 06:18:00,965
been offering virtual comments and their meeting starts at five 30. Or what about oakland

4738
06:18:01,285 --> 06:18:03,925
city council? They've been offering virtual common since march, 2023

4739
06:18:05,985 --> 06:18:08,965
and they have a hundred thousand more residents than we do.

4740
06:18:10,435 --> 06:18:13,845
I've only seen one city that makes speaker sign up before

4741
06:18:14,465 --> 06:18:17,685
the meeting starts, and that's san jose, which has a population of 970,000

4742
06:18:19,165 --> 06:18:23,115
residents more than double long beach's population. So why is

4743
06:18:23,275 --> 06:18:27,275
long beach already limiting us? As is the cities who have public comment in the

4744
06:18:27,355 --> 06:18:31,225
beginning start their meetings later, like six to six 30, which makes sense, that

4745
06:18:31,515 --> 06:18:35,435
makes sense for the working class. I have more research available, which I will be making

4746
06:18:35,595 --> 06:18:39,195
available and why known to the community so they can see just how inaccessible

4747
06:18:39,755 --> 06:18:43,555
long beach currently is and is about to become even less accessible. You guys claim

4748
06:18:43,835 --> 06:18:47,655
the only options are to implement these changes or to go to a full-time council, but

4749
06:18:47,875 --> 06:18:51,675
how many hours is the council currently working? What are the base hours for a part-time council

4750
06:18:52,035 --> 06:18:55,925
member? That's what I want to know. I don't have

4751
06:18:56,045 --> 06:18:59,545
much else. Everybody has already said a lot and

4752
06:19:00,145 --> 06:19:03,285
I'm pretty sure you guys are still gonna move forward with this because that's very typical of you guys.

4753
06:19:04,305 --> 06:19:07,945
and I think it's just, it sends a bigger message of the, um, people

4754
06:19:08,425 --> 06:19:12,045
in power currently that not only in a federal level or a state level,

4755
06:19:12,505 --> 06:19:16,465
but even at a local level. You guys do not listen or represent your constituents. At

4756
06:19:16,765 --> 06:19:20,645
the end of the day. You guys do whatever you want. People will come up here, spend their time

4757
06:19:21,675 --> 06:19:25,245
letting you know that they object these agenda items

4758
06:19:25,945 --> 06:19:29,885
and you still say yes and move forward. Honestly,

4759
06:19:30,185 --> 06:19:33,665
you guys are a disgrace of a city council and

4760
06:19:34,325 --> 06:19:37,725
I don't expect that you guys are gonna take any of this into consideration tonight,

4761
06:19:39,385 --> 06:19:43,225
but it brings me satisfaction to know that people are actually paying attention to

4762
06:19:43,445 --> 06:19:47,325
what you guys are doing. And you guys may have secured your seats this, this time around,

4763
06:19:48,225 --> 06:19:52,125
but people are definitely working against you. And that's all I have to say. And go

4764
06:19:52,285 --> 06:19:56,075
f**k yourselves and you too rex. F**k you. Alright,

4765
06:19:57,955 --> 06:20:01,805
well, I wanna thank everyone for exercising their right to public comment. I think it enriched

4766
06:20:02,285 --> 06:20:05,925
this conversation. Um, just a few notes to the council

4767
06:20:06,505 --> 06:20:10,485
and we'll go to whatever council comments are are needed. So I appreciate

4768
06:20:10,965 --> 06:20:14,625
that long beach. You know, um, contrary to county

4769
06:20:15,045 --> 06:20:18,835
of la, city of la has one of the most expansive public comment processes.

4770
06:20:20,265 --> 06:20:24,245
uh, you comment on every item, you comment before public com before the

4771
06:20:24,445 --> 06:20:28,365
meeting and after the meeting, and we have hearings. And that's,

4772
06:20:28,945 --> 06:20:32,085
uh, you know, um, both of those additional

4773
06:20:33,045 --> 06:20:36,985
agencies have full-time supervisors and full-time city councils and

4774
06:20:37,205 --> 06:20:41,195
have more restrictive public comment policies. All can also

4775
06:20:41,505 --> 06:20:45,365
can respect and appreciate the public comment process because I've been to virtually

4776
06:20:46,295 --> 06:20:50,205
every council meeting since 2010. Um, and I've seen it and I've seen it,

4777
06:20:50,785 --> 06:20:54,765
uh, when it's really good. And I've also seen it when it's really tough. But tonight

4778
06:20:55,085 --> 06:20:59,005
we had about a hundred young people who have to leave and go

4779
06:20:59,205 --> 06:21:02,475
home 'cause they have school tomorrow because our process currently,

4780
06:21:03,705 --> 06:21:07,645
um, you have hearings, you have all of these things that by the time we got to

4781
06:21:07,845 --> 06:21:11,605
their item, most of them had to leave by moving public

4782
06:21:12,125 --> 06:21:15,805
comments to the front of the meeting. You prevent that from happening. You allow people to

4783
06:21:16,265 --> 06:21:20,245
get their comments in while they're here and have a

4784
06:21:20,365 --> 06:21:24,285
more predictable manage, uh, meeting to manage. The other thing I would say,

4785
06:21:25,105 --> 06:21:28,985
um, this is, uh, the requirements to add, uh, the

4786
06:21:29,205 --> 06:21:33,165
virtual, it is a state requirement, but I actually support it. I think we should do virtual and should

4787
06:21:33,325 --> 06:21:37,225
prepare for it. But by no means does that mean that the system we

4788
06:21:37,445 --> 06:21:41,125
put in place today, we lock in, we can actually update this

4789
06:21:41,905 --> 06:21:45,845
and adjust because we know it's a big change to our system. It's not the first

4790
06:21:45,965 --> 06:21:49,225
time that we've changed our system. Now we've been talking about it for a while, so,

4791
06:21:50,905 --> 06:21:54,725
so this is a disruption to the meeting. Um, we've had public comment to the

4792
06:21:54,965 --> 06:21:58,525
meeting, all right, that's, that's your, that's your first warning. It's a disruption to the meeting.

4793
06:21:59,385 --> 06:22:02,645
so, so by making this change,

4794
06:22:03,465 --> 06:22:07,425
you do have the ability in six months or whenever the prerogative the council to

4795
06:22:07,645 --> 06:22:11,585
make adjustments. And it's the same process. You update an ordinance, it's the first reading and

4796
06:22:11,805 --> 06:22:15,645
it second reading. So by no means are you locked in, but we do, and we've been pretty

4797
06:22:15,955 --> 06:22:19,625
transparent about the timetable of the process to meet the state law.

4798
06:22:20,145 --> 06:22:23,565
so that's it. We'll go to, uh, back behind the rail to the council,

4799
06:22:24,305 --> 06:22:28,065
uh, vice mayor . Uh, thank you mayor. Um,

4800
06:22:29,485 --> 06:22:33,455
I may, can you hear me? Yeah, yeah, yeah.

4801
06:22:33,825 --> 06:22:36,265
I made previous comments about this the last time around.

4802
06:22:37,925 --> 06:22:41,695
and you know, I stand by those statements, but

4803
06:22:43,345 --> 06:22:46,505
I don't always agree with mandates that come from sacramento.

4804
06:22:48,135 --> 06:22:52,045
some of these mandates are now very well taught out. Not only that,

4805
06:22:53,315 --> 06:22:57,205
they come with no instructions, they come with no,

4806
06:22:58,425 --> 06:23:02,245
uh, guidance as to a hundred proceed. They,

4807
06:23:02,515 --> 06:23:06,365
they just, they just have their mad, their mandate name

4808
06:23:07,575 --> 06:23:11,415
and give to us. You guys take care of it. This is what we want, but

4809
06:23:11,635 --> 06:23:15,635
you guys handle it. And so we're stuck between a rock

4810
06:23:16,335 --> 06:23:19,595
and our, our place and we have to come up with a plan.

4811
06:23:20,535 --> 06:23:24,505
and at end of the plan that we have now is the best we can come

4812
06:23:24,625 --> 06:23:28,615
up with. And we're in the deadline. We're in the deadline. We have to have

4813
06:23:28,975 --> 06:23:32,955
this ordinances passed by when august

4814
06:23:33,435 --> 06:23:37,015
one is the implementation date, correct, july one by july one

4815
06:23:39,035 --> 06:23:42,885
and may on our rules if we adjust or change

4816
06:23:44,045 --> 06:23:47,705
an ordinance between now and then the clerk starts again.

4817
06:23:49,265 --> 06:23:52,325
and we can't afford that because we'll miss a deadline

4818
06:23:53,395 --> 06:23:56,215
and we'll be out of compliance with the state of california.

4819
06:23:58,705 --> 06:24:02,685
so all that to say is that there are

4820
06:24:02,765 --> 06:24:06,675
aspects of this or that I don't like when,

4821
06:24:06,965 --> 06:24:10,405
like, comment me one of 'em. And there are other aspects that I do like,

4822
06:24:12,625 --> 06:24:16,485
you know, uh, uh, uh, 'cause on updated our agenda.

4823
06:24:18,225 --> 06:24:22,125
uh, let's not interrupt again. Let's not interrupt. This isn't public comment. This is

4824
06:24:22,245 --> 06:24:25,855
council deliberation. Thank you. So anyway,

4825
06:24:27,575 --> 06:24:31,365
I made my statement. I'm gonna stand by it. But

4826
06:24:32,165 --> 06:24:35,605
at the end of the day, to make any changes between

4827
06:24:36,195 --> 06:24:38,815
now and july one, we'll just

4828
06:24:40,365 --> 06:24:43,585
throw a mob on our, on our efforts here

4829
06:24:44,415 --> 06:24:47,035
and we'd have to start all over and we'd be out of compliance.

4830
06:24:48,535 --> 06:24:52,515
I don't want that for my city. I don't want, I don't think anybody wants that for

4831
06:24:52,735 --> 06:24:56,185
the city, but we have to move forward

4832
06:24:57,085 --> 06:25:00,305
as is. And if there's any, one thing that I would

4833
06:25:01,115 --> 06:25:04,735
wanna wanna say is that this be a live

4834
06:25:05,625 --> 06:25:08,705
document, meaning that there are gonna be opportunities

4835
06:25:09,975 --> 06:25:13,385
over here until, until we get it right

4836
06:25:14,265 --> 06:25:17,405
to, uh, make changes that we need. Thank you.

4837
06:25:18,895 --> 06:25:22,895
thank you council member ths and took, um, thank you so much, uh, mayor,

4838
06:25:23,465 --> 06:25:27,285
um, you actually, uh, hit on something that I was thinking about as I

4839
06:25:27,635 --> 06:25:31,605
prepare for my vote for today. Um, earlier today we had a

4840
06:25:31,725 --> 06:25:35,685
full house. Um, we had, as you said, you know, a

4841
06:25:35,805 --> 06:25:39,285
hundred, a hundred individuals who were here to support

4842
06:25:39,965 --> 06:25:43,345
a matter that they waited maybe three plus hours for,

4843
06:25:44,305 --> 06:25:48,265
um, and did not have an opportunity to hear from young people who

4844
06:25:48,505 --> 06:25:51,925
had prepared and were very excited about the opportunity to participate.

4845
06:25:53,425 --> 06:25:57,245
um, the goal here, or as much as we can

4846
06:25:57,745 --> 06:26:01,285
is to look for a way to have the most engagement. And earlier

4847
06:26:01,895 --> 06:26:05,735
today we had the most engagement, um, in this room where

4848
06:26:06,085 --> 06:26:10,085
it was filled on both sides. Um, and so trying to find a

4849
06:26:10,205 --> 06:26:13,725
way to capture that engagement, um, at the moment when we

4850
06:26:14,225 --> 06:26:18,045
got a lot of it, uh, was something that was missed today. And help

4851
06:26:18,305 --> 06:26:22,045
me, um, further define why it's so important that we find

4852
06:26:22,445 --> 06:26:26,305
a way to ensure that we give people some sense of when they can

4853
06:26:26,705 --> 06:26:30,305
expect to be heard, uh, on our agenda. Um,

4854
06:26:30,745 --> 06:26:34,325
and especially, uh, young people and those who we've described as having

4855
06:26:35,125 --> 06:26:39,105
difficulties and accessing the meeting. Um, and then by adding the

4856
06:26:39,325 --> 06:26:43,265
virtual option, I do hope that that expands, uh, opportunities for

4857
06:26:43,485 --> 06:26:47,435
people to engage. And as a reminder, we certainly are open

4858
06:26:47,865 --> 06:26:51,725
to, uh, conversations outside of this format in order

4859
06:26:52,105 --> 06:26:56,005
to obtain public input, uh, regarding any matter

4860
06:26:56,355 --> 06:27:00,345
that comes before this council or could or should come before the council. So

4861
06:27:00,845 --> 06:27:04,765
I look forward to, uh, moving forward to remaining in compliance with the state

4862
06:27:04,925 --> 06:27:08,825
that has provided us no financial resources, uh, to do so. No

4863
06:27:09,285 --> 06:27:12,925
guidance otherwise, um, but to make sure that we are compliant so that we

4864
06:27:13,325 --> 06:27:17,005
can continue the business of the city, uh, here in long beach. Thank you.

4865
06:27:19,425 --> 06:27:23,095
thank you. And you know, I'll just say, um, I'm on a number of boards

4866
06:27:23,455 --> 06:27:27,355
that did make the shift to prioritizing public comment up front and the community at

4867
06:27:27,575 --> 06:27:30,945
the end of the day actually appreciates it more. So we've gone through that transition.

4868
06:27:32,195 --> 06:27:35,995
um, la casa is one of those agencies so people know what time public comment is.

4869
06:27:36,795 --> 06:27:40,375
so I wanna remind folks, you still have public comment, it's now prioritized at the beginning.

4870
06:27:41,085 --> 06:27:44,955
there's still three minutes on hearings and there's no hard cap.

4871
06:27:45,755 --> 06:27:49,455
the 60 60 minutes is a guideline that can be continued and 30

4872
06:27:49,855 --> 06:27:53,755
minute increments as a way of continuing public comment and

4873
06:27:53,995 --> 06:27:57,655
is now more accessible because of, um, virtual public comment.

4874
06:27:58,525 --> 06:28:02,375
next is council members in dejas. Thank you.

4875
06:28:03,235 --> 06:28:06,765
um, I was gonna ask city attorney, if you could just explain,

4876
06:28:07,915 --> 06:28:11,815
um, tonight's, um, vote for us. And I, I

4877
06:28:11,935 --> 06:28:15,655
know that there's, you know, we are hearing from public comment, you know,

4878
06:28:16,275 --> 06:28:19,675
um, that to amend. But can you, can you, um,

4879
06:28:20,795 --> 06:28:24,575
go through that and, and tell us what our options

4880
06:28:25,075 --> 06:28:26,075
are, not? Options are.

4881
06:28:29,325 --> 06:28:32,835
thank you, council member. Um, as I um, mentioned earlier

4882
06:28:33,415 --> 06:28:37,395
in this agenda item, um, we came for our first read on this

4883
06:28:37,555 --> 06:28:40,645
ordinance last week. Um, council made changes

4884
06:28:41,705 --> 06:28:45,675
to that proposed ordinance, therefore we have to come back for another

4885
06:28:46,175 --> 06:28:49,715
first read. So the vote tonight is for that first read

4886
06:28:50,465 --> 06:28:54,185
of the changed, um, ordinance. So, um, next week's

4887
06:28:54,605 --> 06:28:58,145
council meeting, that will be the vote on the second read. Um,

4888
06:28:58,675 --> 06:29:02,355
upon the approval of the ordinance, um, it will become effective,

4889
06:29:03,265 --> 06:29:07,185
um, 31 days after the mayor signs that ordinance. So

4890
06:29:07,505 --> 06:29:11,485
to tonight, we are here for the first read. It has to come back next week for a

4891
06:29:11,605 --> 06:29:15,605
second read, and then we will, um, be able to implement it if approved.

4892
06:29:19,175 --> 06:29:22,905
thank you. Council member carr? Sure. I just had the similar

4893
06:29:23,425 --> 06:29:26,785
question. Um, if there's a way that we could do implementation of 7 0 7

4894
06:29:27,485 --> 06:29:31,485
and the online comments, um, and wait six months to

4895
06:29:31,705 --> 06:29:35,625
study the public comment structure after that, if we were to make

4896
06:29:35,785 --> 06:29:39,725
that change, does that allow for implementation before

4897
06:29:40,215 --> 06:29:44,025
july one? Because I know we don't meet for a couple weeks in july, so I'm just

4898
06:29:44,325 --> 06:29:48,025
asking what the timeline is on that, if it were to come back again.

4899
06:29:51,695 --> 06:29:55,045
so your proposed, um, change to the ordinance would

4900
06:29:55,785 --> 06:29:58,895
require us to come back for another first read. Um,

4901
06:30:00,295 --> 06:30:04,235
we could, if approved by the council, we could not adopt this

4902
06:30:04,435 --> 06:30:08,055
ordinance tonight and so we would not come back for a second read. Um,

4903
06:30:09,305 --> 06:30:13,085
then when we, uh, return from recess in july, we would

4904
06:30:13,865 --> 06:30:17,755
have the current process in terms of the order of business. We would

4905
06:30:17,955 --> 06:30:21,865
implement the virtual comments according to the, uh, current

4906
06:30:22,355 --> 06:30:26,065
ordinance in which we would have virtual comment for each,

4907
06:30:26,655 --> 06:30:28,715
um, agenda item as it is called.

4908
06:30:31,925 --> 06:30:35,655
okay. Thank you for the clarification. Thank you council

4909
06:30:35,975 --> 06:30:39,895
member allen. Uh, thank you. Um, so, um, this might be

4910
06:30:40,055 --> 06:30:43,875
a question for a city attorney. What is, what are the repercussions if

4911
06:30:44,195 --> 06:30:46,215
we are not in compliance with 7 0 7?

4912
06:30:51,275 --> 06:30:55,215
uh, 7 0 7 amends the brown act? So, uh, that would open the city

4913
06:30:55,375 --> 06:30:58,135
to liability for a lawsuit, for a violation of the brown act.

4914
06:31:00,125 --> 06:31:04,125
okay. And, and what is, what what, um, I guess can

4915
06:31:04,345 --> 06:31:08,305
you, is there any way, can you tell us like what, what is a violation of the brown act? Is that like

4916
06:31:08,505 --> 06:31:12,205
a fine or like what, what is, as

4917
06:31:12,645 --> 06:31:16,545
the council member uranga said earlier, vice mayor uranga, a lot of times

4918
06:31:16,725 --> 06:31:20,425
the state does things and doesn't give a lot of direction. So there's not a lot of clarity

4919
06:31:20,885 --> 06:31:24,745
as to what, uh, the repercussions are for violations of the brown act. The courts

4920
06:31:25,065 --> 06:31:28,585
have a good amount of jurisdiction of what to do in those cases. Yeah, there's a lot of

4921
06:31:29,495 --> 06:31:33,445
vagueness there. Okay, thank you city attorney. I appreciate your, um, and then also, so

4922
06:31:33,785 --> 06:31:37,225
I guess I'm just following up on, uh, councilman kers. So if,

4923
06:31:37,905 --> 06:31:41,725
um, if, is there any way that we can look at

4924
06:31:41,925 --> 06:31:45,575
this like a couple months in and evaluate it and say, you know, maybe there

4925
06:31:46,025 --> 06:31:49,925
has to be some changes, but if that goes into, uh, if we were to

4926
06:31:50,085 --> 06:31:53,445
ask for that, then that would be, we would need another first reading. Is that correct?

4927
06:31:55,225 --> 06:31:59,065
yes. If council adopts this ordinance as written, um,

4928
06:31:59,625 --> 06:32:03,565
we always have the ability, council always has the ability to amend the municipal code

4929
06:32:03,765 --> 06:32:07,645
that is within their right. We could implement this, see how

4930
06:32:07,845 --> 06:32:10,965
it goes for, uh, whatever time period council deems appropriate

4931
06:32:12,105 --> 06:32:15,975
and come back with, um, a proposed ordinance based on what we've

4932
06:32:16,325 --> 06:32:19,565
seen so far, um, on the order of business.

4933
06:32:20,555 --> 06:32:24,485
okay. Alright, that's good. That's what I needed to know, so, okay. Thank you. 'cause I think it's

4934
06:32:24,725 --> 06:32:28,275
important that we're gonna, um, I mean this, there's

4935
06:32:28,765 --> 06:32:32,765
a lot of great, uh, uh, comments and I know

4936
06:32:32,885 --> 06:32:36,885
I've got a, uh, about 20 emails today and there's just a lot of

4937
06:32:36,965 --> 06:32:40,885
good suggestions. So I think as long as we recognize that this is something that

4938
06:32:41,515 --> 06:32:45,485
none of the cities have implemented yet, and we're all trying to figure this out, and if we need to make changes

4939
06:32:45,755 --> 06:32:48,085
down the road, we can do that. So, all right. Thank you.

4940
06:32:50,005 --> 06:32:53,875
thank you. So just to be, just to be clear, I think we gave some direction to come back in six

4941
06:32:54,075 --> 06:32:57,695
months with, with, you know, opportunities for revision that's

4942
06:32:58,115 --> 06:33:01,995
already reflected, right? Um, it's not in the ordinance, but it's

4943
06:33:02,155 --> 06:33:05,795
on our to-do list. It's a part of to-do list in the direction. So let's make sure that that's called out

4944
06:33:06,375 --> 06:33:10,355
as a part of adopting this, that there will be a six month check-in for whatever

4945
06:33:10,555 --> 06:33:14,495
adjustments. If we find that there's not a lot of demand on the virtual and

4946
06:33:14,715 --> 06:33:18,275
we're re and we're, you know, um, there's a lot more time.

4947
06:33:18,935 --> 06:33:22,675
and I think we can look at whatever adjustments that make. I think the priority is to

4948
06:33:23,105 --> 06:33:26,275
make public comment earlier and more accessible for as many people as possible.

4949
06:33:27,215 --> 06:33:28,875
uh, all right. Members, please cast your vote.

4950
06:33:41,005 --> 06:33:44,175
aye. Council member motion is carried.

4951
06:33:46,005 --> 06:33:47,155
thank you. 47, please

4952
06:33:51,495 --> 06:33:55,035
report from technology and innovation recommendation to declare proposition l ordinance

4953
06:33:55,515 --> 06:33:59,075
read the first time and late over the next regular meeting of the city council for final reading,

4954
06:33:59,645 --> 06:34:03,585
which makes findings and determinations regarding contracting of utility bill

4955
06:34:04,035 --> 06:34:07,845
printing citywide. Alright,

4956
06:34:08,435 --> 06:34:10,835
uh, there's one member of the public signed up to speak lio.

4957
06:34:12,545 --> 06:34:15,675
okay, lio is not here. Members, please cast your vote

4958
06:34:27,815 --> 06:34:31,715
vice mayor an aye received. Thank you.

4959
06:34:31,835 --> 06:34:34,625
motion is carried. Alright. 48

4960
06:34:35,915 --> 06:34:39,765
report from community development recommendation to declare ordinance adopting zoning code

4961
06:34:40,055 --> 06:34:43,695
amendment to amend the existing inclusionary housing ordinance to implement suggested

4962
06:34:44,215 --> 06:34:48,175
modifications made by the california coastal commission, red and adopted as red citywide.

4963
06:34:50,225 --> 06:34:53,935
thank you. Is lio here for public comment? Seeing none members please

4964
06:34:54,255 --> 06:34:54,775
cast your vote.

4965
06:35:02,855 --> 06:35:06,705
councilwoman kerr, oh, sorry. Motion is carried. 50.

4966
06:35:07,055 --> 06:35:07,055
please

4967
06:35:12,495 --> 06:35:16,235
report from city attorney recommendation to declare ordinance amending the long beach municipal

4968
06:35:16,795 --> 06:35:20,795
code related to speed limits. Read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the city

4969
06:35:20,915 --> 06:35:24,875
council for final reading. Uh, is rogelio here for

4970
06:35:25,035 --> 06:35:29,035
public comment saying none members please cast your vote. I have a

4971
06:35:29,195 --> 06:35:31,995
question. Oh, question. Okay. Council member carr question.

4972
06:35:33,845 --> 06:35:37,555
yeah, sorry, I just a quick clarification. I wanna thank the traffic engineering and,

4973
06:35:38,475 --> 06:35:42,335
uh, public works team for bringing this forward. So we went

4974
06:35:42,535 --> 06:35:46,495
back and forth a little bit with you in our office. Uh, wanting to point out the ordinance has written appears to

4975
06:35:46,655 --> 06:35:50,485
be counterproductive in some ways, specifically on the list of speed limits increased section

4976
06:35:51,395 --> 06:35:54,815
10 point 12.010 due to factors indicating that 25

4977
06:35:55,505 --> 06:35:59,455
miles per hour is lower than reasonable as we continue to push for safer

4978
06:35:59,655 --> 06:36:03,575
streets and slower speeds. I'm concerned with the wording and the edits made in the

4979
06:36:03,735 --> 06:36:07,695
list that says speed limits increased. Uh, many of the deletions in the section

4980
06:36:07,995 --> 06:36:11,895
appear to eliminate redundancies as they're listed as 25 miles per hour anyway,

4981
06:36:12,215 --> 06:36:16,055
but just wanted to make sure that the edits in this section are inadvertently raising any speed

4982
06:36:16,295 --> 06:36:18,715
limits above their current posted speeds.

4983
06:36:23,475 --> 06:36:26,925
thanks for allowing us to clarify here. So, um, basically

4984
06:36:27,795 --> 06:36:31,545
to summarize, the state assigns two default speed limits, uh, 55

4985
06:36:32,475 --> 06:36:36,415
for rural, uh, 25 for commercial and residential. Uh, the city

4986
06:36:36,645 --> 06:36:40,615
does have, uh, ordinances on the books that have higher speed limits that were

4987
06:36:40,775 --> 06:36:44,435
established in the past. A lot of what we're talking about here tonight is

4988
06:36:44,935 --> 06:36:48,625
repealing those older, uh, studies saying we should let people drive

4989
06:36:48,995 --> 06:36:52,995
faster. Uh, a lot of those were in residential context, uh, so

4990
06:36:53,215 --> 06:36:56,975
we're proposing to repeal a lot of those. Looking at the

4991
06:36:57,295 --> 06:37:01,005
pdf, it is kind of strange to look at it and see jump

4992
06:37:01,355 --> 06:37:05,155
out at you. Uh, speed limits increased, uh, but that's, uh,

4993
06:37:05,405 --> 06:37:09,195
just how that's written responsive to state code. Uh, we are planning on

4994
06:37:10,255 --> 06:37:13,655
reducing exclusively or reducing speed limits

4995
06:37:14,285 --> 06:37:18,055
with these changes. We aren't proposing any increases by striking that

4996
06:37:18,295 --> 06:37:21,615
out, that doesn't inadvertently raise something that might be at 15 miles an hour up to 25.

4997
06:37:22,475 --> 06:37:26,065
no. Okay, perfect. Just one clarification. Thank you. Councilman

4998
06:37:26,825 --> 06:37:30,645
braun? Uh, yes. Um, I just wanna thank the city attorney's office for

4999
06:37:30,865 --> 06:37:34,845
putting this ordinance together and, um, the work that has been done in helping

5000
06:37:35,065 --> 06:37:38,855
to move these speed limits forward. Um, I am extremely, uh, supportive

5001
06:37:39,525 --> 06:37:43,205
of efforts to slow down traffic throughout our city. I know that we hear from

5002
06:37:43,605 --> 06:37:47,525
residents all the time about speeding unsafe intersections and the need for

5003
06:37:47,645 --> 06:37:51,525
safer streets, especially in our neighborhoods and along corridors where

5004
06:37:51,685 --> 06:37:55,605
people are walking, biking, and crossing every day. Um, I'm especially glad

5005
06:37:55,845 --> 06:37:59,835
to see that the impact, uh, this will have on district two, including

5006
06:38:00,885 --> 06:38:04,225
reductions along corridors like ocean, redondo and seventh street.

5007
06:38:05,145 --> 06:38:08,625
and, uh, for me, I live on ocean boulevard, and that's especially important. I live on,

5008
06:38:09,425 --> 06:38:12,815
um, I see firsthand how fast those cars go down. Ocean.

5009
06:38:13,985 --> 06:38:17,845
oh, I hear it when I sleep. I, it's just, it, it is pretty crazy on that street.

5010
06:38:18,105 --> 06:38:21,805
so I'm, I'm especially happy. Um, I know that we've had a lot of

5011
06:38:22,245 --> 06:38:25,995
accidents and close calls along the corridor and slowing, um, down the traffic's,

5012
06:38:26,605 --> 06:38:30,605
one way that we can help make the area, um, safer for residents,

5013
06:38:31,195 --> 06:38:34,885
pedestrians, and cyclists. So I look forward to, uh, continuing

5014
06:38:35,405 --> 06:38:39,165
our work and identifying additional opportunities to calm traffic

5015
06:38:39,755 --> 06:38:40,925
down. So, thank you very much.

5016
06:38:45,155 --> 06:38:46,415
all right, members, please cast your vote.

5017
06:38:55,135 --> 06:38:58,755
motion is carried. Thank you. Now we'll have our closing public

5018
06:38:59,155 --> 06:39:03,035
comment, please. I have seven members of the public se seven members of the public

5019
06:39:03,335 --> 06:39:06,195
signed up to speak. Lourdes dixon. Is lourdes here?

5020
06:39:07,815 --> 06:39:11,385
okay. Fb. Is fb here? Yes, he's here

5021
06:39:19,345 --> 06:39:22,905
after fb. Is dave shukla? Is dave still here? Shela.

5022
06:39:23,735 --> 06:39:27,555
okay. Is k here? Is k here?

5023
06:39:29,155 --> 06:39:32,985
okay, we're gonna scratch. K uh, rogelio is gone. Is

5024
06:39:33,205 --> 06:39:36,975
gray here? Okay. And amy.

5025
06:39:38,615 --> 06:39:41,985
okay, so we have three fb, gray and amy.

5026
06:39:47,355 --> 06:39:48,895
oh, nice. You put it, you lift it up there.

5027
06:39:51,755 --> 06:39:55,335
all right. Well, as you can see, this says andre out of long beach,

5028
06:39:55,795 --> 06:39:59,455
andrel, out of everywhere. Um, andre is a

5029
06:39:59,815 --> 06:40:03,315
weapons manufacturer that our dishonorable mayor, um,

5030
06:40:03,905 --> 06:40:07,145
loves to talk about another company

5031
06:40:08,335 --> 06:40:11,735
yet to line his pockets. Your children will be,

5032
06:40:12,615 --> 06:40:16,395
um, very disappointed by you, not only because

5033
06:40:16,675 --> 06:40:19,615
you're doing these shady deals, but

5034
06:40:21,165 --> 06:40:25,125
shame on you for showing up at rock sands. This last

5035
06:40:25,405 --> 06:40:29,225
week or last weekend, I think, um, you

5036
06:40:29,445 --> 06:40:33,285
were, you invited adam schiff, the same adam schiff

5037
06:40:33,735 --> 06:40:37,645
that has taken $5.6 million from apac. That's,

5038
06:40:38,205 --> 06:40:41,975
uh, this is the same, uh, uh, adam

5039
06:40:42,365 --> 06:40:45,735
schiff that has done nothing to stop

5040
06:40:47,345 --> 06:40:50,325
any of the wars, any of the devastation in palestine.

5041
06:40:51,745 --> 06:40:55,665
um, you by hanging out with adam schiff, I saw you,

5042
06:40:55,985 --> 06:40:59,305
we saw you at the bera, uh, um,

5043
06:41:00,455 --> 06:41:04,345
event, and you saluted yes to genocide. So

5044
06:41:04,785 --> 06:41:08,505
that's pretty disgusting and pretty like dishonorable. You're

5045
06:41:09,005 --> 06:41:12,945
okay with hanging out with war criminals. And not only that, but,

5046
06:41:14,065 --> 06:41:17,285
uh, dr. Joanie, uh, was also there.

5047
06:41:18,445 --> 06:41:22,365
I think megan, you were there and mary zendejas was there. You guys are all hanging

5048
06:41:22,665 --> 06:41:26,085
out with war criminals. The the thing is, is that

5049
06:41:26,755 --> 06:41:30,685
this, the public comments are all receipts for us

5050
06:41:30,955 --> 06:41:34,945
down the line to make sure that when people

5051
06:41:35,395 --> 06:41:38,725
side with war, criminals and fascists, your time will come

5052
06:41:39,705 --> 06:41:43,645
and your children will hate you all. And they all know, they will

5053
06:41:43,725 --> 06:41:47,045
all know that you guys have sided with war criminals

5054
06:41:48,205 --> 06:41:51,885
and disgusting people like palmer lucky who

5055
06:41:52,635 --> 06:41:56,525
loves, and andrew, just like our dishonorable

5056
06:41:57,325 --> 06:42:01,175
mayor, who loves lining his pockets with disgusting

5057
06:42:01,845 --> 06:42:05,815
human beings. Um, I don't know what else

5058
06:42:05,935 --> 06:42:09,315
to say. You have no shame you discuss us all. And,

5059
06:42:09,995 --> 06:42:13,655
uh, I don't know. I, I really wish I can really, really,

5060
06:42:14,035 --> 06:42:17,975
really, truly say what I wanna say. Um, all I can say is I

5061
06:42:18,095 --> 06:42:22,095
encourage all of the public to publicly shame every individual

5062
06:42:22,645 --> 06:42:25,575
that we see here. Please, if you see mary zendejas

5063
06:42:26,735 --> 06:42:30,055
publicly, shame her. Please. If you see cindy allen in public

5064
06:42:30,895 --> 06:42:34,895
publicly, shame her. If you see christina dugan, please publicly shame

5065
06:42:35,175 --> 06:42:39,055
her. If you see megan kerr, please publicly shame her. If you see

5066
06:42:39,495 --> 06:42:43,395
rex, definitely shame him. He shames himself. He doesn't need help. But

5067
06:42:43,675 --> 06:42:47,095
we can use it now. Uh, actually sorrow, you're cool sometimes.

5068
06:42:48,155 --> 06:42:51,985
um, yanga everybody, please shame him. And thrashing

5069
06:42:52,585 --> 06:42:56,375
took you, discussed me. Please shame her. Disgusting pieces of

5070
06:42:56,595 --> 06:42:58,775
s**t. That's your time. Next.

5071
06:43:10,225 --> 06:43:13,965
uh, the city didn't do enough to protect the community from ice in our streets

5072
06:43:14,785 --> 06:43:18,285
and isn't doing enough to oppose the entity as a whole. And the dhs

5073
06:43:18,945 --> 06:43:22,445
now stop passing contracts with companies that support them.

5074
06:43:23,325 --> 06:43:27,235
according to the guardian, pregnant unaccompanied minors were rounded up

5075
06:43:27,455 --> 06:43:31,255
and sent to san bonino, texas. It is unknown if they're being given appropriate

5076
06:43:31,855 --> 06:43:35,615
care, especially given texas's abortion ban and the high risk condition

5077
06:43:36,055 --> 06:43:39,255
of these girls. Since communication with these children is being blocked,

5078
06:43:40,075 --> 06:43:43,015
no one is currently able to account for their whereabouts, let alone their wellbeing.

5079
06:43:44,085 --> 06:43:47,995
even members of congress have no access to information about the circumstances of

5080
06:43:48,215 --> 06:43:52,195
immigration. Detainees. The democrat senator from new jersey was

5081
06:43:52,415 --> 06:43:55,735
sprayed with pepper balls outside the ice facility, delaney hall.

5082
06:43:56,445 --> 06:44:00,335
this is the same facility where detainees have been on a hunger strike to protest

5083
06:44:00,625 --> 06:44:04,025
their horrible conditions. Lack of safe, nutritious food, inadequate

5084
06:44:04,695 --> 06:44:08,615
medical care, outbreaks of infectious disease. 32 people have

5085
06:44:08,855 --> 06:44:12,855
died in ice custody in 2025, making it their deadliest year in over

5086
06:44:13,115 --> 06:44:16,415
two decades. The toll as of last month is up to 60 people.

5087
06:44:17,555 --> 06:44:21,375
two people died after being dropped off by border patrol in the middle of nowhere without notifying

5088
06:44:21,995 --> 06:44:25,855
any relatives in freezing weather. Dhs reports that because

5089
06:44:26,045 --> 06:44:29,925
they weren't in their custody when they died, it wasn't their problem. That

5090
06:44:30,215 --> 06:44:34,145
is their federal policy. Again, people are dying and

5091
06:44:34,365 --> 06:44:38,125
this council is worried about decorum tonight. Our neighbors in garden grove

5092
06:44:38,535 --> 06:44:42,445
are confronting representatives from gkn and I hope they give them hell their

5093
06:44:42,795 --> 06:44:46,795
city failed to protect them from a weapons manufacturing facility that put them all

5094
06:44:46,995 --> 06:44:50,875
at risk, mass evacuation, not enough time to safely move all their

5095
06:44:51,065 --> 06:44:55,015
pets. Unclear and contradictory instructions about safety zones. And now

5096
06:44:55,295 --> 06:44:59,295
our city is planning to welcome andrew. Not only has

5097
06:44:59,835 --> 06:45:03,755
business ties to gkn, its shares a focus on advanced aerospace and defense

5098
06:45:04,035 --> 06:45:07,895
technologies. Android is known for its uavs, un

5099
06:45:08,115 --> 06:45:11,975
crewed aerial vehicles, aka killing machines. What is

5100
06:45:12,195 --> 06:45:16,115
this? The vibe of long beach death, death to homeless death to palestinians

5101
06:45:16,475 --> 06:45:20,375
abroad, death to immigrants and ice custody. It's council. So focused on big

5102
06:45:20,595 --> 06:45:23,955
events like the olympics, which is just used to justify increasing police

5103
06:45:24,675 --> 06:45:28,635
presence in the city and increasing their budget. I would love it if my long beach taxes actually

5104
06:45:28,715 --> 06:45:32,695
went to my community for once. Andrew brags that with the addition of a long beach

5105
06:45:32,895 --> 06:45:36,865
campus, which is only 30 minutes from their costa mesa site and 90 minutes from their capistrano

5106
06:45:37,535 --> 06:45:41,455
site, that it will allow quick design, testing and iteration. I already don't

5107
06:45:41,775 --> 06:45:45,695
support what andel is doing. I certainly don't want my tax money and my city to help them be

5108
06:45:45,895 --> 06:45:49,855
more efficient in doing it. How long before long beach has its own gkn event?

5109
06:45:50,675 --> 06:45:54,415
how long before this proposed weapons manufacturing facility causes a residential crisis?

5110
06:45:55,615 --> 06:45:59,295
gkn aerospace out of garden grove andel out of long beach and free

5111
06:45:59,775 --> 06:46:03,775
palestine. Free palestine pieces of s**t. Actually, you guys can

5112
06:46:03,935 --> 06:46:05,775
keep those. Oh, there's one more person to speak.

5113
06:46:13,485 --> 06:46:15,195
yeah, actually I, um,

5114
06:46:18,745 --> 06:46:22,355
yeah, I'm not gonna be eloquent at all, honestly. Rex, go f**k yourself.

5115
06:46:23,115 --> 06:46:27,100
I wanna see where in the ordinance it says that we have to line up here like kindergartners, because I've

5116
06:46:27,380 --> 06:46:31,325
been to other city council meetings and they don't make their constituents do like that. It's f*****g ridiculous

5117
06:46:31,925 --> 06:46:35,525
that you can't even wait 15 seconds for your constituent to come up here and walk.

5118
06:46:36,025 --> 06:46:40,005
you have no respect for the people that you work for. So let me just

5119
06:46:40,125 --> 06:46:44,055
start there. And you, I heard a lot about how a

5120
06:46:44,175 --> 06:46:48,015
hundred students came and a hundred people came and they couldn't talk. That was because

5121
06:46:48,195 --> 06:46:52,095
of you guys, because you canceled two meetings this month. And so everything has to fit

5122
06:46:52,295 --> 06:46:55,895
in this meeting and the next meeting. Which brings me to my next point. How many hours,

5123
06:46:56,345 --> 06:47:00,015
again does the part-time council work? Because if you're only doing two meetings

5124
06:47:00,605 --> 06:47:04,305
this month, let's say 16 hours, if that, where

5125
06:47:04,655 --> 06:47:08,455
else is your time going? To? How much time do you guys owe your constituents?

5126
06:47:08,995 --> 06:47:12,975
and where can I get that information? Because I know that you guys don't make it transparent, but it is public

5127
06:47:13,255 --> 06:47:17,215
knowledge. So where can I get that information? And that is an actual question. I dunno who I get

5128
06:47:17,335 --> 06:47:20,855
that from, but I would like to know how many hours you guys are paying or working for your constituents.

5129
06:47:21,805 --> 06:47:25,775
it's f*****g b******t that you can't even wait 15 seconds. But you guys only wanna work 16

5130
06:47:26,135 --> 06:47:29,595
hours a month. And then what? Come in at four 30.

5131
06:47:30,495 --> 06:47:34,475
not have to wait for people that you don't like listening to until the end of the meeting. You wanna go

5132
06:47:34,635 --> 06:47:38,195
home? We wanna f*****g go home too. We're working class. I have work in a couple of hours.

5133
06:47:38,705 --> 06:47:41,815
it's almost midnight. Obviously. We're here because we care.

5134
06:47:45,305 --> 06:47:49,095
I I don't have much else to say besides, f**k you, rex. Yep. F**k

5135
06:47:49,385 --> 06:47:53,015
you rex. Free palestine pieces of s**t. All right, thank you. That

5136
06:47:53,545 --> 06:47:57,095
concludes public comment. We now move on to closing

5137
06:47:57,775 --> 06:47:59,105
adjournment and announcements.

5138
06:48:02,635 --> 06:48:06,485
queue up now if you have any announcements. All right, council member thresh and to,

5139
06:48:08,545 --> 06:48:12,235
so this past saturday, my team was able to host a cleanup in jackson park.

5140
06:48:12,985 --> 06:48:16,705
we collected 1.4 or five tons of trash. That's about 2,900

5141
06:48:18,145 --> 06:48:21,765
pounds taken off the street and properly, uh, recycled

5142
06:48:22,345 --> 06:48:26,105
and collected accordingly. I wanna thank our jackson park residents who

5143
06:48:26,385 --> 06:48:30,325
are out there regularly with our public works clean team for supporting

5144
06:48:30,845 --> 06:48:34,795
our neighborhood. I recently co-sponsored a habitat for humanity homo

5145
06:48:35,325 --> 06:48:39,325
ship education event this past saturday. Residents who are interested

5146
06:48:39,705 --> 06:48:43,205
in home ownership learned about habitat services and hud counseling

5147
06:48:43,965 --> 06:48:47,845
services. It was a great way to be able to see how residents could

5148
06:48:48,085 --> 06:48:51,915
get connected towards making sure they had the resources for being able

5149
06:48:52,225 --> 06:48:56,005
to take the step towards home ownership. I wanna congratulate our

5150
06:48:56,435 --> 06:48:59,885
long beach fire department today. Uh, the fire department badge

5151
06:49:00,605 --> 06:49:04,445
ceremony was held where personnel and firefighters received promotions for

5152
06:49:04,645 --> 06:49:08,385
their hard work core courage and achievements in the city. Congratulations

5153
06:49:09,385 --> 06:49:12,765
to all who were able to celebrate their accomplishments today

5154
06:49:14,225 --> 06:49:17,685
and later on this week, we hope you'll join us at the ridgewood triangle neighborhood

5155
06:49:18,275 --> 06:49:21,835
association out there several times a month. This saturday, june 13th

5156
06:49:22,675 --> 06:49:26,525
from eight 30, uh, in the morning they'll be set up. We'll be able

5157
06:49:26,725 --> 06:49:30,665
to do large pickup items and have a dedicated dumpster accordingly. So

5158
06:49:30,885 --> 06:49:34,725
if you've got some additional spring cleaning that needs to be done, make sure you bring that

5159
06:49:34,905 --> 06:49:38,575
out, um, so that we can continue to beautify our neighborhood. Thank

5160
06:49:38,925 --> 06:49:38,925
you.

5161
06:49:44,025 --> 06:49:47,935
council member kerr. Thank you. Uh, firstly, I'd like to invite you all out to the annual church

5162
06:49:48,515 --> 06:49:52,195
rummage sale happening at cal heights united methodist church. It's been going on for as long as I can

5163
06:49:52,595 --> 06:49:56,595
remember. This sale is for gently used items such as closed shoes, jewelry, household goods,

5164
06:49:56,875 --> 06:50:00,855
and collect collectibles. It takes place thursday the 11th and friday the

5165
06:50:01,075 --> 06:50:04,995
12th, starting at 8:00 am ending at six. And on saturday you can fill a bag for

5166
06:50:05,195 --> 06:50:09,195
$8 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Uh, next, consider stopping

5167
06:50:09,295 --> 06:50:13,115
by willow springs park for the monthly west restoration friday, on friday, june 12th

5168
06:50:13,665 --> 06:50:17,145
from two to three 30. Enjoy connecting with our community and our local ecosystem.

5169
06:50:17,815 --> 06:50:21,755
you can help with various tax tasks such as watering, tending to

5170
06:50:21,915 --> 06:50:25,075
native plants, picking up litter, mulching, trail maintenance, and stewarding the park.

5171
06:50:25,935 --> 06:50:29,775
uh, parking is available at 27 45 orange, and

5172
06:50:30,105 --> 06:50:33,795
both bixby highland, as said and bixby are hosting clean streets events

5173
06:50:34,195 --> 06:50:38,035
this saturday, june 13th from eight 30 to nine 30 for bixby highland, you can meet at the bixby

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knowles christian church located at 1240 east carson street.

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and on saturday, june 13th, parkview village is hosting their second saturday's event.

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this theme is dad fest. In celebration of father's day, come and celebrate and

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enjoy the fest of block party with 40 artisan vendors, games, arts crafts, and more

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entry is free. Thanks so much. Thank you. Council members

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and dejas. Hi, um,

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I invite everyone to join us for the craft fence village community

5181
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cleanup on saturday june 13th, beginning at 8:30 am

5182
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um, details will be announced soon about the location.

5183
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also, district one resource fair this saturday, june 13th

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from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the jenny pesa

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community center. Also, um, la galaxy

5186
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soccer celebration, um, from june 11th

5187
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to the 27th in downtown long beach. These events

5188
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will feature world cup watch parties, family friendly

5189
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activities, special appearances and interactive experiences

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for soccer fans of all ages. Um, looking forward to

5191
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seeing everybody out there. Um, lastly, my state

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of the city, 2026, sorry, state of the district will

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be held on wednesday, june 24th at 6:00 pm

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in the long beach city hall lobby. Um, hope to see all of you there.

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alright, well, thanks everyone, uh, for uh, this

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meeting. It's now adjourned. Have a good night,

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luck. Have a night with less profanity, more positivity.

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hugs to.