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Good evening, everyone. Uh, we're about to call the meeting to order

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if we can please everyone take your seats.

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okay. Thank you. Um, I'm councilman darryl augh.

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uh, I'll be chairing tonight's meeting, uh, the mayor and vice mayor our

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way, and that's why I'm in the seat tonight. Um,

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the time is 5 0 5 june 16th, 2026. So

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we'd like to call the meeting to order. And can we have a roll call, please? Madam

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clerk councilwoman s present councilwoman

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ellen present. Council member duggan. Here. Councilman

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subina. Here. Councilwoman kerr. Present councilwoman

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sorrow. Present vice mayor oranga councilwoman

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thrash. And took here. Council member rick sodi. Here. Mayor richardson.

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we have a quorum. Okay. Thank you. Um,

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at each meeting we rotate, uh, a different council member, um,

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delivers the, um, moment of silence and the pledge. And tonight

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that honor goes to councilwoman cindy allen. Thank you everyone. If everyone would

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be so kind, a moment of silence for all of our police officers and

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firefighters that work so hard for our city and our protection. If we can have a moment of silence, please.

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thank you so much for your service to our city. And if you're able to please stand up and

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face, uh, and face the flag.

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okay, thank you. The first order of business tonight is a presentation for

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employee of the month, uh, from the city manager's office, and the city

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manager is also absent tonight. So in its place we have assistant city manager, april

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walker. Uh, april. You have the floor.

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okay. Thank you so much, uh, chair of their meeting this evening. Councilman

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augh and council members. So every quarter we

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give our employee of the month presentation and we're really excited to recognize

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these hard deserving colleagues of ours who support operations citywide.

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and so we will cover april, may, and june this evening. So if you can

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come forward as I read your bio, and then we'll take a photo. So the first one

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is angel marquez from the utilities

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department, chief construction inspector angel leads a team of eight

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construction inspectors, ensuring that all water and sewer infrastructure projects meet

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lvud standards. Long beach utilities department, he is widely

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recognized as a glue person who keeps construction activities on track

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and communicates effectively across teams and stakeholders. Angel regularly,

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uh, regularly steps into inspect sites, resolve

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issues, and addresses complaints. He's one, also one of our go-to leaders

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for emergency water and sewer repairs, frequently responding to after

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hours events, and often managing our most challenging field situations.

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whoever wants to mug .

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alright, here.

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thank you.

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one, two.

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thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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okay. Uh, the next for april is tiffany lamb, deputy city

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auditor city auditor's office. Tiffany joined the city in 2023

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after serving in a managerial role at davis far, bringing years of

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auditing expertise through her leadership, vast knowledge of government auditing

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and accounting and collaborative management approach. Tiffany consistently drives

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the success of our projects and empowers her team to achieve shared goals that

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support a better long beach. Tiffany's analytical skills and strategic mindset

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have led to an impactful findings and innovative solution-oriented

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recommendations that improve city operations. Among her many accomplishments,

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tiffany has led two major audits that not only enhance city operations through

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implemented recommendations, but also earned national recognition through prestigious

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19 awards, including the construction and demolition performance audit

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and the development impact fees, performance audit, tiffany's dedication,

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professionalism, and commitment to excellence set a high standard for those around

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her. She truly embodies the values of the auditor's office and is highly deserving

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of this recognition. Please join us in congratulating tiffany on her outstanding

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service and dedication to the city.

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all right. We move into may, our first

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may employee of the month. Oh, yes. Thank you for flipping through. Here we go. Is jeffrey holland,

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clerk typist three. Energy and environmental services department. Jeffrey holland

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consistently exemplifies professionalism, teamwork, and a strong commitment to

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supporting his colleagues. He always approaches work with the initiative to get things

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done. Jeff is known for his willingness to volunteer and step in wherever is needed.

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his genuine des desire to contribute to the department's success is evident in both

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his daily contributions and his proactive approach to improvement. Jeff has

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been instrumental in the integration of the new energy and environmental

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services department, which is comprised of energy resources and public

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work staff. His assistant with coordinating the move of staff from multiple

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locations was crucial to the project success. He also has been

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responsible for initiating team building events and assisting with the ees

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all hands meetings. He is also both a floor warden and racial

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equity champion. Jeff's reliability commitment to assisting colleagues

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initiative and dedication to the department are what have made him an

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invaluable member of ees.

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oh, yeah. If you want your parents up there, that's the most important.

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they don't.

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thank you. Congratulations. Congratulations. Nice to meet you.

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okay. Next we have joshua valencia, moreno, police officer,

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police department officer josh valencia moreno is highly deserving of

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employee of the month for his exceptional leadership initiative and impact on recruitment,

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retention and department operations. As one of the department's lead recruiters, he

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manages a list of more than 700 potential candidates, coordinates

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over 30 recruitment events each month and played a role, a key role in achieving 100

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recruits for class 100. Drawing from his experience as

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a former us marine, he has been especially successful in recruiting and

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mentoring military and college applicants help, helping

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strengthen both the quality and diversity of the applicant pool.

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in addition, he serves as a campaign manager for the 30 for 30 initiative,

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and as an instructor in the police recruit non-career program where he has helped

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prepare and retain approximately seven recruits prior to academy

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entry. Beyond recruitment, he supports the department through his service on

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the honor guard, crowd management team, explorer advisor, special

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weapons and tactics, technical and drone pilot. He

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is also a member and organizer of the baker to vegas race committee. Through his dedication,

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leadership, and wide region contributions, officer valencia moreno

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has made a significant and lasting impact on the department making him an outstanding

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choice for employee of the month.

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we can

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congratulations. They have to come back.

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come. Oh boy. We got a whole toyota apartment. Okay,

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for you, josh. All right.

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we need squeeze in, huh?

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okay. Everyone over here. One, two.

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okay. I'm gonna ask any pd, any pd that will stay

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behind for our civilian employee of the month to just hang out so we can quickly

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take our next photo. So our next employee of

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the month is corinne swart crime analyst police department.

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corinne consistently exceeds expectations routinely working extended hours, and

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maintaining a high level of responsiveness. She provides command staff with

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critical updates and emerging trends, patterns and actionable intelligence.

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her professionalism, reliability, and strong sense of ownership over her work have

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had a direct and measurable impact on operational effectiveness.

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in addition to her core responsibilities, corinne has embraced innovative real-time

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crime monitoring practices by utilizing genetech camera systems,

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coordinating with on-duty personnel. She has also developed a patrol

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information notification that provides officers with timely intelligence,

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unwanted individuals for serious crimes. She also assisted the

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east division during a vacancy in their crime analyst position, and has supported

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targeted crime reduction strategies within designated priority grids.

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through detailed analysis and strategic recommendations, corinne

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exemplifies the department's values of respect, compassion, service, integrity,

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and accountability. Her work ethic initiative and commitment to excellence significantly

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enhance the capabilities of the department and contribute to the safety

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and wellbeing of the community we serve.

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thank you so much. Thank you.

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these guys. Sorry.

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holy slopes. Hi everybody. , can you stand on your toes

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over here? One and

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thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you.

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brandon boyd. Say his name, boy. Brandon boyd. Okay. So we

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have our last employee of the month that we'd like to honor today. And this is an

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employee of the month for june. Uh, yali santana, city

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clerk specialist city clerk's office. Yali has been an outstanding member

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of the city clerk's office whose dedication, professionalism, and continued

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growth have made a meaningful impact on the department. During her four years with the

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office, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional detail, attention

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to detail, a strong work ethic, and an eagerness to learn and understand the

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city's processes. Since promoting from city clerk, clerk assistant to

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city clerk specialists, she has expanded her knowledge and responsibility while remaining

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a dependable team member. Yali plays a key role in conforming

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contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and manages the passport program

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with efficiency and care. And much patience because I brought my children for that. And you

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are wonderful. Thank you. She also supports civic engagement,

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outreach efforts, assist residents with public comments, signups, and questions regarding

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city meeting processes, providing helpful and professional customer service.

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most recently, she has begun training on clerking city council meetings

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and has shown great enthusiasm and initiative in preparing to join the legislative

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team. Her positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to providing

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excellent service make her a valuable asset to the department and well deserving of

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this recognition.

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thank you. Thank you, thank you. Do you want to take,

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and thank you so much to chair and counsel for allowing us this time every quarter.

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it's super important, and as you can see, uh, colleagues and family are very excited

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to celebrate our well-deserving employees. Okay. Thank

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you. April. Let's hear it for all the employees.

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okay. Um, now we're going to move to, uh, general public

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comment. Um, number one, this is public comment

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for non-ag council items. We'll wait till, uh,

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those folks make their exit.

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and, um, I'm obligated to give my first,

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uh, warning. And that is, um, shouting out from the

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audience is not permitted. And so consider this the first,

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uh, warning. Thank you.

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okay. The speaker signed up to speak is seymour justice x

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gray tay anthony holmes, steven solo,

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g russell clamp, carolyn essex, and

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dave shukla. If you could please line up at the podium.

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oh, uh, hi everybody. Uh, I'm here as a concerned citizen.

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uh, hello, counsel minus mr. Oranga

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and, um, oh, rex. And unfortunately,

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tom moca's not here, but, uh, I'm a history teacher. And,

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um, I've been thinking about some connections between what seems to be happening in the world,

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in the country. And right here in this room with a moment in history.

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I'm gonna talk to you about france in 1940 through 1944,

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um, when axis powers germany invaded france,

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the south of france, known as vichy french rule, decided to

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collaborate with fascist nazis in an effort to

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get a better deal from the nazi power and gain some autonomy.

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it didn't work in 1942, they ended up getting, uh, fully

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taken over and occupied anyway. But the

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idea that fascism is on the horizon or far

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away, I think we, a lot of us still have that idea. Fascism

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is right here in the united states right now. And on an, you

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know, more and more it feels like fascism is on the rise right here

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in these city council chambers. So I'm gonna hope that

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tonight, a little later, when you are voting to, you know,

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curtail public comment, you'll kind of think of these connections. You

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might think they're like way out of line or way, like, uh,

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too much. But when I see things like

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black hawk helicopters with military people repelling onto

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hotel roofs, firing live rounds,

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and our city giving nothing but a very tepid response, really

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no response to it. Whether you have control over it or not, that's

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vichy french energy. When I see us

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pretend to be a sustain, uh, um,

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sanctuary city, but do very little to nothing

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to protect our citizens who are our residents, who are being kidnapped

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off the streets, except for a big banner up on top of city

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hall for a couple of days, that's vichy french

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energy. When I hear that the city council

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is gonna restrict public comment and make it

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so that it's harder and harder for you to hear from the public,

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that's vichy french energy. And I'm gonna encourage you

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and challenge you to not be like the vichy french

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fascism is here. Don't be a part of it. One day we'll all be opposed to

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this. Pretend like we are against it. You could do that right now.

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stop leaning into fascism and be a part of the resistance, please.

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thank you. And roll out of long

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beach. Our, uh, our next speaker I have

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listed is gray. Is that, is that accurate?

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x ibi x. Oh, I'm sorry. X, x or gray x. Alright,

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I apologize. X so this is a continues, uh, public comment

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on non-ag agenda items. Every time city

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council proposes something seemingly good, it's nothing but

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lipstick on a pig. 2015, you voted to

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build a more modern civic center in part to promote civic engagement.

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the old city hall chambers was the embodiment of democracy. It was the rule of the people

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where we, the people sat high and observed. You are public servants.

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the old city chambers were surrounded by full high glass windows where the public could look down

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into the proceedings. Lipstick on the pig, the new city chambers

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is a, is the anti, uh, thesis. The

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dais is above the people, and the chambers are completely surrounded in opaque walls.

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the glass on the outside simulates transparency, but it's only skin deep.

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2005, the adopt, uh, the city adopted the greenport policy

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intended to reduce the negative environmental impacts of port operations. And you

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called our port the green port lipstick on the pig in 2014

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against every single environmental organization in long beach and the state. You renewed

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the contract for exporting the dirtiest fuels produced by the us coal

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and petroleum coke. 2015, you voted unanimously

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to create three parks in the park, star north and western long beach,

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uh, and called them the pearls of the la river lipstick on the pig.

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after campaign investments from the developers into your pockets, you voted in

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favor of two gated communities and a 14 acre asphalt parking

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lot. The iic of the cake was you called the parking lot an

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environmentally responsible project. 2018,

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you invoked the voting rights act and the boogeyman of,

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uh, unlimited, uh, number of terms to increase term limits. The

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lipstick on the pig, as we predicted this anti-democratic

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fascist measure resulted in three count, uh, council members serving three

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terms in the city's 129 year history.

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only two people had achieved the third term. In the last eight years,

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we have had three council members serving 12 years, including

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super na and uranga. In 2020, in the aftermath

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of the george floyd protest, you acknowledged that the city's police complaint commission

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was a farce. And after extensive inter interviews with

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those of us who have been negatively affected by the police, you promised to right the

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wrong lipstick on the pig, instead of fixing the commission, you eliminated

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it. 2026. Today

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you sent out one of your typical push polls,

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designed as a survey ostensibly to inform city council on

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ways to increase public participation in council meetings,

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more lipstick on the pig. True to form, you're about to pass an

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anti-democratic ordinance that does the complete opposite

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no, on 49 and, and real out of long beach.

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okay, thank you. Uh, the next speaker is gray.

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uh, last week this council awarded a contract to this superlative group of cleveland,

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ohio to consult and evaluate advertising opportunities and

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design ad an advertising program for city owned spaces. Some

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of us questioned why this project and funds weren't used on local advertising

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services. The council said, uh, long beach doesn't have this specific service.

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I think there probably was local talent that would've been up to the task. But anyway,

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it recently came to light that ohio secretly gave 100% sales tax breaks

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lasting up to 40 years to tech giants for data centers. These exemptions

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give google meta and amazon $600 million each. So

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just a reminder that data centers are destroying our environment and they need to

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be stopped. So maybe just next time, award the contract to a local

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business. Just keep it local. And speaking of things that need to be stopped,

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android industries, a weapons manufacturing industry is setting up

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shop in our backyard, a 1.18 million square foot campus

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close to the long beach airport. Android industries is known for making

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autonomous weapons and has ties to gkn aerospace, which was

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recently responsible for a mass evacuation in garden grove due to a chemical leak.

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this council, despite our objections, approved contracts that support ice in

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the dhs, even as people continue to die in ice custody, in

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cases of sexual abuse, medical neglect and inadequate nutrition

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continue even as israel's genocide of the palestinians and its bombings

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of lebanon. Continue, this council approved a contract with

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lexus nexus cop logic solutions, which contributes to mass surveillance

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as outlined in their contract with ice, which also indicates that ice

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aims to surveil individuals who are, where no crime has been committed.

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it also approved a contract with general dynamics it, which holds more than one multimillion

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dollar contract with the, the dhs. It approved a contract with

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gov connection inc. Which also holds a contract with the dhs in a

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time where congress is now trying to not just figurative, figuratively, but literally

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tie our military to the israeli military. This city at the besst

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of this council, will be a hub of mass surveillance and weapons

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manufacturing. So I want to, again, advocate for the council to adopt

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the civil and human rights screening policy so that there's a line of defense in

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place to prevent our taxpayer money from being invested in acts of war

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and war crimes and other aggressions against humanity.

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and, uh, these first public comments are inaccessible for people who are working normal hours or

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have a long commute. So some of us have to request time off to get here.

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so trying to make these start times even earlier would be ridiculous.

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andro out of long beach, f**k ice, f**k israel free palestine.

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okay, our our next speaker is tay. And just a reminder,

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this is general po public comment for non agendized items.

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I, I have tay tay. Is that accurate?

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okay. Uh, after tay is anthony holmes,

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y'all can start my time.

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somehow I think white america is paying. Somehow I think

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white america is, is paying black america back for the oj for the

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oj trial. I want to thank donald trump tonight.

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I know what y'all thinking. Oh, is anthony a republican? Not at all. I'm not a democrat

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or a republican. I want to thank donald trump

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for giving white people, white racist people, the courage to come be racist

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publicly. No more hiding than behind closed doors. And I want y'all to tell

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rex the next time he start my time without me speaking, since he wanna arrest

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my voice, tell him to arrest my hands, have long beach pd put me in handcuffs. It

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won't be the first time I've been put in handcuffs for no reason. Um,

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what I've been asking for for the last four years is free. I'm

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not coming down here asking for no funding, begging you guys, if I come down here asking for something,

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I'm demanding it. If I don't get it, I'm taking it.

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and what I'm asking for is free. And that's justice

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for all black workers that's going through what I'm going through. And

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april walker sarah green, you know, I respect y'all. Y'all did

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something for me and one of my coworkers, that

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black people that look like me wouldn't do and ask.

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really, really investigated something that happened in our department.

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something I've been fighting for, for four years publicly. I'm not talking

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about the times that I wasn't fighting for this, you know,

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and I 49. It's just, it's

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just the disrespect. You guys are so, so busy. But y'all have time

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to put this on the agenda. The take away, not take

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away public comments. The shortening 'em the 90 seconds is just disrespectful. So that shows me what y'all

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think about the public. You know, I don't, I don't, I

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don't agree with it, it's just sad. Um,

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but I have the end is protect black workers, protect black workers, protect black workers

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until my black employees, well, black leadership in the city of long beach. I'll

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be coming at y'all for the next four years. Y'all have a nice day.

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our next speaker is steven soto. I'm pulling an order. Yeah,

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I want to know what order I'm in.

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carolyn essex, here's speaker number nine. Thank you.

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okay. We're, we're now on speaker number six. Is that accurate? That's

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accurate. Steven. Solo. Solo. That's right. Mm-hmm . Mm-hmm .

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alright. Uh, I said non agenda item. Uh, only

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'cause it never really feels like morality's on the agenda here. Uh,

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but I am more, I am pretty concerned to hear that you

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about the efforts to limit our time together. You know, it, it kind

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of, I dunno, like if you don't want to see or hear from the people you know, just tell us. It

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don't string us along. You know, it's like a bad breakup, you know, just, if you don't wanna see us, tell us.

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we'll make our voices here another way. We'll find a way. Now,

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I want to thank all my comrades that are here, that got all the facts. 'cause most of what I got are feelings. Okay?

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and we're all here. None of us are paid to be here. I mean, some of us are.

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now, I came here in an effort to follow the rules, you know, to lawfully express

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my feelings, my emotions. Even though we have leaders in this country that have completely

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disregarded those rules to make their will and their feelings known,

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those in charge do not appear to have a conscience to me.

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and the, all the laws that we have a history of here in this country that have been

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unjust, some of 'em that are no longer here, some of 'em are still here. Were never changed because

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the officials gained a conscience. It was because the people forced them to change.

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I wanna mention, uh, a friend of mine by the name of kai guerro, who's

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been locked up for almost a year now, that's a year without

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trial. So that's an innocent man. You have locked up without his court approved medications without

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food access to his family, the people that he cares about as a man losing

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his life slowly disintegrating because paperwork getting passed

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around from city official to city official. I know for a fact people here that have responded

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in emails, passed them along to other people. That's a life you've passed along. Imagine being

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that family, watching, seeing themselves being passed along from official, official while you make magic

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happen for corporations to come in here, murderous corporations

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that are gonna come here and milk weapons to, to go kill people in other countries

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off of our tax money. Meanwhile, we got people rotten themselves

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that don't even need to be there.

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that's andel. We want andel outta long beach. We want ice outta long

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beach. If we're up to me, if it were up to me, I'd have the police outta long beach.

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okay? I heard somebody earlier mention brandon boyd.

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I'm gonna say his voice out loud for brandon boyd. 'cause that's another life right there. Lost

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how many families out there we in, I, I don't even have enough time on that list right there to mention all

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the names. Accountability. That's right. Accountability.

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and that's something we don't see here. We feel it as people. We face the accountability

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for your actions, for your spending, our money. You're standing on the piles of our tax money

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saying you can't do nothing but give it to the police. Meanwhile, our kids can't even get a proper education

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here. Woo. So that's something y'all need to fix.

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and like I said, I don't got facts. I just got feelings. And that's how I feel and will outta long

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beach f**k ice. Woo. Okay. Our next speaker

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is g is is g here?

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sweet. Yeah. Okay. Thank you.

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all right.

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hmm. Whew.

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all right. So, um, I saw long beach has a sign

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out there on ocean boulevard. Long beach

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is a vibe city. What vibes are we giving off

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ice as those ick holes were staying down here and

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most likely still are? Fascist city as

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most of this council is so eager to assist this regime

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in the white house. By the way, did you guys enjoy that spectacle of ufc

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and how stupid we look to everyone all over the world? It was, uh, pretty

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sad. Anyhow, so again,

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like I was saying, this council is more than likely, I mean more than happy to assist this

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regime, um, by way of ordinance 49,

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which is going to move the start time from five o'clock to what?

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4, 4 15, when people could barely make it. Again, I've said

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this before, you guys could barely make it when you're here, you're not even here.

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this is our only recourse for what you guys

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are doing. You guys decide what you do with our money,

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you guys decide whether or not we should have, um,

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los mutos. You guys are deciding whether or not,

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um, we should have pride. Guess what? Two of those things didn't happen.

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every other city had it except for us. And of course, thank

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you ua. You continue to do your job of nothing. I appreciate

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that. You know, speaking of ua and dr.

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joni, you guys continue to sit up here and look

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down upon us. Where your freaking constituents,

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how the f**k you guys think you guys got here with us? If it

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wasn't for us, you guys wouldn't be up here. And some of you guys will stay. I'll

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give you that. But some of you guys will go. So if

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you want to stay and if you actually want

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to care to listen to your constituents, say no to 49,

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say no to those other ordinances that are, that you guys use

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for sb 7 0 7 to dissect and say, ooh, this is a great

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excuse for us not to hear what the people want to say.

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again, this is our only recourse right now. And if you guys think you guys are safe up here for right

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now, think again, think again. Because

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guess what? You are once us and we are still you.

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and, uh, with the time I have left, I wanna say, uh, go iran.

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go iraq. F**k ice free palestine, and

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I love you lebanon. C chao, fornell.

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okay, uh, speaker number eight is russell clampett.

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good evening. My name is russell clampett, and thank you for allowing

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me to speak. And this is about the military

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exercises in long beach on the night of june 4th.

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and I see the city responded to the military, uh, last week

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by letter, and I appreciate that. But I'd like to make two additional

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suggestions. First, who

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or what was the entity that allowed its vacant hotel

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to be used for that exercise that night?

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and we had the closure of an important state highway,

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and it was near homes and businesses. And

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I want to know who owns that hotel and who agreed and how much

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did they get paid. And they created a situation that inconvenienced

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a lot of people, including our own police, who had to block the highway.

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and I think the city needs to go after that owner and get a fine

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or prosecutor or whatever. And secondly,

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more importantly, be proactive. Contact

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the military now and tell them, no,

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you're not coming into this city for your training exercises. You

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got these giant bases at camp pendleton, fort irwin, 29

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palms. There's lots of places where you can practice and blow

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up stuff. Sorry. Now I'm gonna assume that the

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military will ignore that letter. Or maybe they'll just respond and they'll

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say, well, we're the united states military. We can do whatever we want.

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and trump and hegseth said, we can do whatever we want. And I

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ask that you push back, file a lawsuit for an injunctive order,

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or whatever the city attorney might suggest. And you know what? You'll

451
00:37:15,975 --> 00:37:19,955
probably win the lawsuit. 'cause trump's lawyers aren't very good. All

452
00:37:20,175 --> 00:37:22,975
the smart lawyers have gone. So give it your best shot.

453
00:37:25,435 --> 00:37:29,415
maybe you can get a public interest law firm to help, but you can get a

454
00:37:29,655 --> 00:37:33,515
judgment that keeps the military out of our city for any future

455
00:37:34,575 --> 00:37:37,575
training exercises. You know,

456
00:37:38,695 --> 00:37:42,615
120 years ago, the ku klux klan would go into a town and they'd go up

457
00:37:42,775 --> 00:37:46,615
on a hillside and they'd set up a big cross and they'd set it on

458
00:37:46,805 --> 00:37:50,575
fire. And the klan wasn't doing that to practice their fire building skills.

459
00:37:50,895 --> 00:37:54,825
they were doing it to, or roast marshmallows. They were doing it to intimidate

460
00:37:55,345 --> 00:37:58,625
people, particularly black people. And I would submit to you

461
00:37:59,415 --> 00:38:03,225
that the us military is trying to do the same things with their training

462
00:38:03,745 --> 00:38:07,625
exercises. They're trying to intimidate the people who live here.

463
00:38:08,615 --> 00:38:12,105
they're trying to intimidate the government and our police department.

464
00:38:13,075 --> 00:38:15,895
don't let them do that. Thank you very much. Yeah.

465
00:38:19,295 --> 00:38:22,445
okay. Our final speaker, oh, I'm sorry. We have, uh,

466
00:38:23,375 --> 00:38:25,745
carolyn's, uh, speaker number nine, carolyn essex.

467
00:38:32,185 --> 00:38:35,555
thank you. Good evening, members of the council. Carolyn

468
00:38:36,445 --> 00:38:39,235
essex, district one happy juneteenth week.

469
00:38:40,565 --> 00:38:42,415
uh, we celebrate freedom day june 19th, 1865.

470
00:38:44,645 --> 00:38:48,265
we celebrate resilience. Number one, we celebrate freedom

471
00:38:49,605 --> 00:38:52,775
and joy, our history, uh,

472
00:38:53,795 --> 00:38:57,295
american history. We honor the strength, courage, and

473
00:38:57,875 --> 00:39:00,475
contributions of black americans past, present, and future.

474
00:39:02,045 --> 00:39:05,255
every element of the flag intentionally mirrors and,

475
00:39:06,695 --> 00:39:10,655
and, uh, reclaims american history. The

476
00:39:10,875 --> 00:39:14,775
colors red, white, and blue. The color scheme deliberately uses the colors of

477
00:39:14,995 --> 00:39:18,995
the american flag. This serves as a reminder that the formerly enslaved

478
00:39:19,235 --> 00:39:22,955
people and their descendants were and are full

479
00:39:23,715 --> 00:39:27,635
americans. The central star, the white five pointed star in the center

480
00:39:27,975 --> 00:39:31,845
has a dual meaning. It represents texas, the lone star state, where

481
00:39:32,195 --> 00:39:35,635
the final enforcement of the emancipation proclamation

482
00:39:36,415 --> 00:39:38,275
was delivered in galveston on june 19th, 1865.

483
00:39:40,975 --> 00:39:44,865
it also symbolizes the freedom of african americans

484
00:39:45,145 --> 00:39:48,355
across all 50 states. The nova burst

485
00:39:49,325 --> 00:39:53,145
the multi-point outline surrounding the star represents

486
00:39:53,425 --> 00:39:56,665
a nova, a new star. This signifies a new beginning,

487
00:39:58,305 --> 00:40:02,285
a new dawn of freedom, and a new future for african americans. The arc, the

488
00:40:02,505 --> 00:40:06,275
curve line, dividing the red and blue fields represents a horizon.

489
00:40:07,985 --> 00:40:11,845
it symbolizes the promise of progress, growth, and the ongoing

490
00:40:12,285 --> 00:40:15,895
journey toward full equality and opportunity.

491
00:40:16,795 --> 00:40:20,695
and I wish I had my flag tonight, but amazon overnight

492
00:40:21,275 --> 00:40:25,175
is a lie. , this week, communities

493
00:40:25,855 --> 00:40:29,695
across our nation will celebrate juneteenth the day that news of freedom finally reached

494
00:40:30,155 --> 00:40:33,545
its last enslaved american americans in galveston, texas.

495
00:40:34,325 --> 00:40:38,305
as I reflect on juneteenth this year, I think of our ancestors, the ones

496
00:40:38,545 --> 00:40:41,945
who survived, who sacrificed, who built families, businesses, churches, neighborhoods,

497
00:40:42,585 --> 00:40:45,975
and communities. Despite barriers designed to hold them back,

498
00:40:46,745 --> 00:40:50,425
I think of their courage and faith. And how do we honor them by revitalizing

499
00:40:51,065 --> 00:40:54,725
neighborhoods that have been neglected for decades by

500
00:40:55,145 --> 00:40:59,025
ensuring our streets are safe, our public spaces are welcoming by addressing

501
00:40:59,505 --> 00:41:03,465
homelessness with compassion and effectiveness, by investing in our

502
00:41:04,105 --> 00:41:07,705
children and creating opportunities for future generations to thrive

503
00:41:09,095 --> 00:41:13,075
by recognizing that democracy works best when every voice matters, and every

504
00:41:13,275 --> 00:41:17,195
community is seen. So tonight for me to you, you guys simply wanna say,

505
00:41:17,395 --> 00:41:21,025
happy juneteenth long beach. May we honor our past

506
00:41:22,355 --> 00:41:26,335
and inspire our future. May we remain strong together, better together,

507
00:41:26,665 --> 00:41:30,615
thank you, protect black city workers, protect black families.

508
00:41:31,535 --> 00:41:35,445
reparations are a legal remedy for state sanctioned unjust policies and

509
00:41:35,605 --> 00:41:38,445
crimes against your time has included. Thank you. Thank you.

510
00:41:42,675 --> 00:41:46,465
okay, our, uh, our final speaker, speaker number 10 is dave shukla.

511
00:41:47,225 --> 00:41:51,165
and dave, we'll move to consent right after this, so you can hang out there if you wanna speak on consent.

512
00:41:52,295 --> 00:41:56,265
thank you, chair sono council members. So

513
00:41:56,485 --> 00:42:00,335
how about them next? I think, uh, after

514
00:42:00,685 --> 00:42:03,245
30 minutes of, uh, being yelled at, we could all,

515
00:42:04,865 --> 00:42:07,025
uh, appreciate some levity. Um,

516
00:42:09,245 --> 00:42:11,445
the stated, uh,

517
00:42:13,655 --> 00:42:17,645
topic that I was gonna talk about was, uh, rollback, which, uh, for those

518
00:42:17,805 --> 00:42:21,315
of you who don't know, is a technical term. When, uh, systems,

519
00:42:22,505 --> 00:42:26,245
uh, they can be technological systems, they can be human systems, organizational

520
00:42:27,125 --> 00:42:30,405
systems, uh, achieve a certain level of complexity or differentiation,

521
00:42:31,425 --> 00:42:35,245
but then are called backwards to an earlier state that is

522
00:42:35,445 --> 00:42:38,265
not as complex, not as effective. Um,

523
00:42:40,025 --> 00:42:43,475
there are a lot of, uh, examples of rollback lately. Um,

524
00:42:44,715 --> 00:42:48,655
but I like to do something else because this part might perhaps be my only time to be

525
00:42:48,775 --> 00:42:52,635
able to be a bit more interactive, a bit more loose, uh, be able to, uh,

526
00:42:53,125 --> 00:42:56,955
respond to things that I just heard that made me think of something else. Um,

527
00:42:57,505 --> 00:43:01,275
maybe my thoughts aren't worth anyone's time, but since I got a minute, uh,

528
00:43:01,555 --> 00:43:05,475
and change, uh, I, I'd like to say a bit about why I come to city council and,

529
00:43:05,755 --> 00:43:08,515
uh, what my method has been. Um,

530
00:43:11,315 --> 00:43:14,695
as I've, uh, spoken to a couple of you, uh,

531
00:43:15,475 --> 00:43:18,885
I left graduate school early, uh, deliberately

532
00:43:19,685 --> 00:43:23,485
to try and build something in the city. And that was a community choice energy

533
00:43:23,845 --> 00:43:27,745
program. Uh, basically to take over electricity service

534
00:43:28,045 --> 00:43:31,965
for the residents and businesses of long beach, um, from edison and

535
00:43:32,245 --> 00:43:36,225
do it at a cheaper rate, um, than what

536
00:43:36,625 --> 00:43:40,145
edison currently can provide. Fun fact, the united arab emirates

537
00:43:42,075 --> 00:43:45,935
just yesterday announced they're building one of the world's largest storage, uh, solar

538
00:43:46,285 --> 00:43:50,165
and storage, uh, installations. Do you know how much

539
00:43:50,325 --> 00:43:53,505
they're gonna charge for electricity? 1 cent,

540
00:43:54,875 --> 00:43:58,735
1 cent per kilowatt hour. On the economic argument,

541
00:43:59,425 --> 00:44:02,935
clean energy has won. We are in the mid transition of a better,

542
00:44:03,495 --> 00:44:07,495
brighter, cleaner future. But here in southern california, we are

543
00:44:07,615 --> 00:44:11,555
paying the second highest rates in the nation, second only to pg e. Uh, we

544
00:44:11,775 --> 00:44:15,735
pay between 38 and 44 cents for residential. It can be a lot more depending

545
00:44:16,215 --> 00:44:19,765
on what type of commercial installation you have. And yet, somehow,

546
00:44:21,195 --> 00:44:24,675
uh, the service, even though, you know, in the eaton fire killed people, is not as bad as

547
00:44:25,435 --> 00:44:27,315
pg e's. Um,

548
00:44:30,495 --> 00:44:34,495
as you've heard from a lot of the speakers before me, there's a lot of frustration, not just at you,

549
00:44:34,655 --> 00:44:38,655
but the way things are going throughout the country. And this is their first kind

550
00:44:38,895 --> 00:44:42,015
of point of contact with governance and hopefully with governance done right.

551
00:44:43,215 --> 00:44:46,995
um, I appreciate that councilman super nas the, uh, chair today

552
00:44:47,235 --> 00:44:51,115
because you run a tight ship, sir. I like it. I like things that move quickly. Uh, I like,

553
00:44:51,315 --> 00:44:54,475
I don't like having my time wasted, but I, I encourage you all to listen because

554
00:44:55,415 --> 00:44:57,115
be your only chance, your time has to include it. Thank you. Thank you.

555
00:45:00,945 --> 00:45:04,915
okay, thank you. We're going to move to the consent calendar now, and we have

556
00:45:05,455 --> 00:45:09,405
one item, item being pulled. Um, item number six. So we'll

557
00:45:09,755 --> 00:45:13,755
hear consent items one through five and seven through

558
00:45:14,515 --> 00:45:18,315
13. So if you're, do we have a list of the public speakers? I know dave

559
00:45:18,775 --> 00:45:22,575
is speaking on five. It's item seven through 31. Oh,

560
00:45:22,795 --> 00:45:26,735
okay. Yes. You wanna do seven through 31 first? No, I, it's one . Oh,

561
00:45:26,975 --> 00:45:30,715
I'm sorry. I missed that. Did I, I didn't say seven through 31. Yes. That's funny. That's

562
00:45:31,035 --> 00:45:34,015
exactly how it's written here. So thank you for those accurate notes. No problem. Um,

563
00:45:35,065 --> 00:45:38,865
okay. So, uh, any public comment on items one through five

564
00:45:39,295 --> 00:45:42,795
or seven through 31? We need, uh, a second, please.

565
00:45:44,115 --> 00:45:46,035
oh, I'm sorry. Oh,

566
00:45:52,795 --> 00:45:56,355
we have, uh, dave shus signed up to speak fb

567
00:45:57,335 --> 00:45:58,615
seymour justice, please line up.

568
00:46:02,465 --> 00:46:06,445
I'm here to talk on item five. Uh, I think it's a great item. Uh, I'm not here to criticize.

569
00:46:06,905 --> 00:46:10,505
I'm here to applaud you. I think, uh, the city needs to take full advantage of,

570
00:46:10,985 --> 00:46:14,845
uh, programs like the california climate action corps. I, myself, uh, am an alum

571
00:46:15,145 --> 00:46:18,565
of that program, the city of oakland. Uh, this is the premier program

572
00:46:19,255 --> 00:46:23,205
along with civic spark, which I'm also an alum of , uh, in the

573
00:46:23,605 --> 00:46:27,565
state, uh, to do something meaningful about climate change, uh, in your

574
00:46:27,745 --> 00:46:31,665
locale, uh, in a way that is structured in a way that builds on previous efforts in

575
00:46:31,885 --> 00:46:35,695
a way that has, uh, appropriate tracking and metrics for evaluating

576
00:46:36,385 --> 00:46:40,345
its effectiveness. I applaud the city for continuing to partner with, uh,

577
00:46:40,905 --> 00:46:44,885
uh, bay area community resources on the california climate action corps. And I thank

578
00:46:44,965 --> 00:46:48,945
all of you. Okay. Uh, madam clerk,

579
00:46:49,145 --> 00:46:51,965
can you help me with the list? Yes. Uh, fb

580
00:46:58,555 --> 00:47:00,635
time starts. Matt. Good evening, everybody.

581
00:47:02,865 --> 00:47:05,215
um, I wanna say happy juneteenth

582
00:47:06,905 --> 00:47:10,865
and, uh, yes, please protect black workers and

583
00:47:11,305 --> 00:47:15,285
in honor of juneteenth and also black workers that are here with us

584
00:47:15,405 --> 00:47:19,335
tonight. Uh, a quote from brother malcolm x, you don't

585
00:47:20,865 --> 00:47:24,405
get freedom peacefully. Freedom is never safeguarded peacefully.

586
00:47:25,145 --> 00:47:28,045
anyone who is depriving you of freedom isn't deserving

587
00:47:29,185 --> 00:47:33,125
of a peaceful approach by the ones who are being deprived of their

588
00:47:33,285 --> 00:47:37,245
freedom. Saying that I'm speaking about item 27.

589
00:47:38,745 --> 00:47:42,365
um, it looks like you guys are going to contract out chargepoint

590
00:47:43,105 --> 00:47:46,515
inc. Who I will read out the case number, whoever's

591
00:47:47,125 --> 00:47:50,515
listening or watching. Um, it's case number 5 23

592
00:47:52,645 --> 00:47:54,835
c like charlie v like victor, 0 6 1 7 2

593
00:47:57,105 --> 00:48:00,865
con versus chargepoint, inc. This is a current status of

594
00:48:01,565 --> 00:48:05,045
a, um, lawsuit, currently had may 26,

595
00:48:05,665 --> 00:48:09,245
the current status, the judge has denied charge point's motion to dismiss

596
00:48:10,225 --> 00:48:14,045
the case. The judge noted that the updated case has no longer

597
00:48:15,515 --> 00:48:19,485
a, uh, what is it, presentation of conclusionary,

598
00:48:20,705 --> 00:48:24,085
uh, allegations, but rather a methodical chronological

599
00:48:24,765 --> 00:48:28,725
presentation tying the company's financial emissions directly to

600
00:48:28,925 --> 00:48:32,815
securities fraud. What the f**k are you guys doing?

601
00:48:34,495 --> 00:48:38,485
it took me two seconds to find this. You don't know that there's an active case right

602
00:48:38,835 --> 00:48:42,475
now with this same people. You wanna contract a $2.5 million

603
00:48:44,515 --> 00:48:46,995
contract to how dare you pieces of s**t,

604
00:48:48,665 --> 00:48:51,865
do your job. And then I also wanted to congratulate,

605
00:48:52,685 --> 00:48:55,665
um, ms. Santana, she's very nice to us,

606
00:48:56,895 --> 00:49:00,195
you know, human beings. And, um, I do agree that she is

607
00:49:00,915 --> 00:49:04,735
employee of the month, and I agree to that. At least you guys, um, you

608
00:49:04,955 --> 00:49:08,475
know, can come together on a really good and honest decision.

609
00:49:09,175 --> 00:49:13,105
thanks for doing that. Congratulations miss samantha or santana.

610
00:49:14,415 --> 00:49:16,795
um, go f**k yourselves. Do better.

611
00:49:19,285 --> 00:49:23,255
okay. The, um, see you more justice. The technical, uh, difficulties have been

612
00:49:23,615 --> 00:49:27,215
resolved and I think, uh, seymour justice is up now to speak on item number 25.

613
00:49:28,075 --> 00:49:31,595
mr. Justice, the floor is yours. Thank you, chairman. Um,

614
00:49:33,845 --> 00:49:37,645
I, uh, I'm here on number 25. I'm gonna be honest. Uh, some of these consent

615
00:49:38,405 --> 00:49:42,285
calendar items, I can't really, I'm not really sure what they're a hundred percent

616
00:49:42,565 --> 00:49:46,265
about. I, I, all the numbers and stuff. It's beyond my, uh, my

617
00:49:46,635 --> 00:49:50,525
knowledge base. But I do see, uh, ceqa there,

618
00:49:50,985 --> 00:49:54,945
uh, the california environmental quality act. And I also see,

619
00:49:55,425 --> 00:49:58,405
uh, douglas park, eir environmental impact report.

620
00:49:59,695 --> 00:50:02,835
and then I also see it says something about vacating

621
00:50:03,795 --> 00:50:07,795
a portion of conant street and cover street. And I'm not sure exactly

622
00:50:08,305 --> 00:50:11,995
what property that is, but I do know that a

623
00:50:12,445 --> 00:50:16,235
giant vast military industrial complex ai submarine

624
00:50:17,035 --> 00:50:19,995
building factory is coming to our backyard,

625
00:50:21,265 --> 00:50:25,125
councilwoman kerr, right in our backyard. I know you

626
00:50:25,345 --> 00:50:29,155
live right over there too. I know in garden grove, they just had

627
00:50:29,375 --> 00:50:32,575
to evacuate 50,000 people because

628
00:50:33,465 --> 00:50:37,185
gkna company had a horrible spill. Gkn

629
00:50:38,125 --> 00:50:41,985
has contracts with andro. Gkn is a little,

630
00:50:42,145 --> 00:50:44,945
little guy next to this proposed andel site.

631
00:50:46,675 --> 00:50:50,475
it's half the size and only 20% of that company is

632
00:50:51,015 --> 00:50:53,995
military. Like, I don't know, whatever they use to blow stuff up.

633
00:50:55,025 --> 00:50:58,145
so andel will be twice the size and 100%

634
00:50:59,635 --> 00:51:03,335
evil doing merchant of death ai submarine creation right

635
00:51:03,685 --> 00:51:07,605
in our backyard. And I'm in the evacuation zone, and I'm guessing

636
00:51:07,845 --> 00:51:10,755
almost everybody here would be in the evacuation zone.

637
00:51:12,105 --> 00:51:15,705
so I'm wondering, I hope anyway, this environmental income

638
00:51:16,125 --> 00:51:20,045
report, uh, impact report and the ceqa has nothing to

639
00:51:20,245 --> 00:51:24,245
do with this douglas park building operation. 'cause it looks like you're

640
00:51:24,925 --> 00:51:28,325
creating a carve out where somehow the eir and the ceqa

641
00:51:29,465 --> 00:51:32,965
is gonna be vacated. I'm here really to ask, please,

642
00:51:34,005 --> 00:51:37,705
pretty please, with a cherry on top, do

643
00:51:38,205 --> 00:51:41,385
whatever you can to force and roll to

644
00:51:42,395 --> 00:51:46,055
do everything that you can to force them to have the most,

645
00:51:46,525 --> 00:51:50,375
like in depth, slow them down with environmental impact reports.

646
00:51:50,715 --> 00:51:54,615
that's what I'm hoping I saw they already broke ground. They're moving dirt around. They

647
00:51:54,855 --> 00:51:58,655
got all the earth movers. I know that they're probably gonna be using our waters

648
00:51:59,075 --> 00:52:02,885
to do their little test runs with their ai automated submarines.

649
00:52:04,335 --> 00:52:08,155
okay. I really hope we'll turn away from what mayor

650
00:52:08,745 --> 00:52:12,455
rex did when we found out they were coming 5,000 jobs,

651
00:52:13,055 --> 00:52:16,825
more tax base, celebrating these merchants of death coming

652
00:52:17,105 --> 00:52:20,985
into our neighborhoods. I know that we've been tied to

653
00:52:21,145 --> 00:52:24,985
the military industrial complex since the beginning, but the days of

654
00:52:25,185 --> 00:52:29,025
rosie the riveter, yes, we can. We're the good guys trying to save,

655
00:52:29,485 --> 00:52:32,905
uh, germany, save france from germany over the time has concluded

656
00:52:34,975 --> 00:52:38,925
. Okay. That, uh,

657
00:52:39,655 --> 00:52:43,545
satisfies public comment. We have a, uh, fir, uh, motion

658
00:52:44,045 --> 00:52:47,975
and a second on this item. So, uh, members, we wanna cast

659
00:52:48,285 --> 00:52:52,025
our votes on items one through five and seven through 31.

660
00:52:56,615 --> 00:53:00,445
motions carried. Okay. Thank you. Now we'll move to item number

661
00:53:00,965 --> 00:53:04,905
six, which is being pulled. So, um, uh, councilwoman, would you like to,

662
00:53:05,165 --> 00:53:08,515
uh, do the cusal at this time? Yes. Thank you so much. Chair,

663
00:53:09,605 --> 00:53:13,505
go ahead. At this time, I need to recuse myself from item number six out of an abundance

664
00:53:13,925 --> 00:53:17,905
of caution. I may have a personal conflict regarding this matter due to a family

665
00:53:18,145 --> 00:53:19,465
relationship with obcc.

666
00:53:33,245 --> 00:53:36,815
okay. Um, so on item number six, we have a motion by megan kerr,

667
00:53:38,255 --> 00:53:42,005
a second by suli sorrow. Uh, do you have any public comment on item

668
00:53:42,295 --> 00:53:46,135
number? I'm gonna go ahead and read the recommendation. I'm sorry. Oh, I'm sorry.

669
00:53:46,355 --> 00:53:50,255
report from city manager recommendation to execute any necessary

670
00:53:50,815 --> 00:53:54,695
agreements with long beach community college district to allow for

671
00:53:54,895 --> 00:53:58,455
the placement of college corpse fellows at no cost to the city citywide.

672
00:54:01,065 --> 00:54:04,875
okay. Um, so, so we have a motion to second and public comment

673
00:54:05,295 --> 00:54:09,195
on, there's no public comment. No comment. Okay. Members, please cast

674
00:54:09,435 --> 00:54:09,635
your vote.

675
00:54:17,215 --> 00:54:19,975
motion carries. Okay.

676
00:54:21,895 --> 00:54:25,755
so, um, we'll move on with agenda when our, um, recused member

677
00:54:25,915 --> 00:54:29,785
returns. And, uh, next up

678
00:54:30,065 --> 00:54:31,565
is, uh, hearing item number 32,

679
00:54:36,595 --> 00:54:40,175
report from financial management recommendation to receive supporting

680
00:54:40,975 --> 00:54:44,935
documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and grant

681
00:54:45,275 --> 00:54:49,095
an entertainment permit with conditions for entertainment with dancing to the lynden

682
00:54:49,415 --> 00:54:53,175
club at 36 36 lynden avenue, long beach, california,

683
00:54:53,885 --> 00:54:56,295
9 0 8 0 8 district five.

684
00:55:00,855 --> 00:55:04,735
and this item requires an oath. Okay. And, um,

685
00:55:06,685 --> 00:55:10,255
also I have here that grace y is going to be presenting here. Is, is grace

686
00:55:11,125 --> 00:55:15,025
here? Oh, there she is. Yeah, I I'm used to you

687
00:55:15,145 --> 00:55:19,065
being back there in the hot seat. Okay. Um, so yeah, would you like to

688
00:55:19,185 --> 00:55:22,945
administer the, the oath? Yes, please. Stand. For those of you who are going to testify

689
00:55:23,445 --> 00:55:27,425
on this item, do

690
00:55:27,645 --> 00:55:31,565
you, and each of you do solemnly state that the testimony you may give in the

691
00:55:31,725 --> 00:55:35,465
cause now and pending before this body shall be the truth, the whole truth, and

692
00:55:35,765 --> 00:55:39,385
nothing but the truth. So help you god, you may be seated.

693
00:55:42,375 --> 00:55:44,985
okay. I'd like to invite staff to for the presentation.

694
00:55:46,435 --> 00:55:50,185
great, thank you. We have ju salcido business services officer with the financial

695
00:55:50,705 --> 00:55:52,505
management department, who will give the staff report.

696
00:55:54,945 --> 00:55:58,805
uh, good evening. Uh, members of the city council before you tonight

697
00:55:59,105 --> 00:56:02,845
is an application for entertainment with dancing for 24 karats, l-l-c-d-b-a,

698
00:56:04,445 --> 00:56:07,505
the linden club. The establishment is located at 36 36

699
00:56:09,565 --> 00:56:13,565
linden avenue and operates as an establishment, I'm sorry, operates

700
00:56:14,125 --> 00:56:18,105
as all hall rental. Uh, this location has been in operation since march of

701
00:56:18,325 --> 00:56:21,995
2026. All the appropriate departments, health and human services development

702
00:56:22,885 --> 00:56:26,165
services, police and financial management have reviewed the application

703
00:56:26,905 --> 00:56:30,765
and have provided their recommended conditions as contained in the hearing packet.

704
00:56:31,745 --> 00:56:35,565
uh, the following, uh, recommended conditions and attachment a should be noted

705
00:56:35,885 --> 00:56:39,815
from the additional conditions section. Uh, one entertainment activities shall

706
00:56:40,185 --> 00:56:43,565
be restricted monday through sunday from 8:00 am

707
00:56:44,225 --> 00:56:48,125
to 12:00 am. Uh, also all outdoor operations shall

708
00:56:48,445 --> 00:56:51,845
be restricted to no later than 10:00 pm monday through sunday.

709
00:56:52,745 --> 00:56:56,725
no outdoor entertainment as, uh, or amplified music shall be permitted.

710
00:56:58,005 --> 00:57:01,845
I, along with the city attorney, ashley stone and commander hughes from long beach

711
00:57:02,045 --> 00:57:05,955
police department are available to answer any questions that you may have. This

712
00:57:06,445 --> 00:57:10,065
concludes my staff report. Okay. Thank you for that. Um,

713
00:57:11,255 --> 00:57:15,125
madam clerk, do we have any public comment on this item? We do. We have one speaker.

714
00:57:16,865 --> 00:57:19,015
okay. Crystal, crystal moreno.

715
00:57:26,335 --> 00:57:30,325
good evening counsel. My name's crystal moreno. I am the director of sales for

716
00:57:30,545 --> 00:57:33,985
24 karats catering, who is operating the linden club, formerly

717
00:57:34,685 --> 00:57:38,565
as the petroleum club. I just wanted to come and give, um, an

718
00:57:38,785 --> 00:57:42,765
expression of gratitude for the amazing community support of

719
00:57:43,015 --> 00:57:46,725
reopening these doors as a special event venue. Um,

720
00:57:47,365 --> 00:57:51,265
it has been our goal to take 22,000 square feet

721
00:57:51,505 --> 00:57:55,325
of event space that can hold up to 600 people and welcome people

722
00:57:55,765 --> 00:57:59,535
for their most cherished moments, weddings, social events, corporate

723
00:58:00,145 --> 00:58:04,085
events, and then also work with citywide business for

724
00:58:04,305 --> 00:58:08,305
further corporate and entertainment pur purposes. Um, today I

725
00:58:08,425 --> 00:58:12,265
just want you to know my face as a partner, as a friend. Welcome you all

726
00:58:12,565 --> 00:58:16,565
and thank you so much for being so welcoming to us. Um, we're excited to be in

727
00:58:16,785 --> 00:58:20,365
this community with all of you. Thank you. Alright,

728
00:58:20,855 --> 00:58:24,785
thank you. At this point, I believe I can close the hearing and we'll

729
00:58:25,135 --> 00:58:29,055
move to, um, council deliberation. Um, first step

730
00:58:29,315 --> 00:58:33,265
is to move to the maker of the motion making concur. Thank you, mr.

731
00:58:33,425 --> 00:58:37,425
chair. Um, welcome to the lyn club. Folks, it's good to

732
00:58:37,545 --> 00:58:41,545
see your faces here tonight. We're happy to have these doors back open in such

733
00:58:41,785 --> 00:58:45,685
a spectacular honoring of the original space and elevating it, uh,

734
00:58:46,085 --> 00:58:50,045
really incredibly so. We're so grateful to have you in the neighborhood. I just have one

735
00:58:50,275 --> 00:58:54,065
quick technical piece, uh, both on this item and item 33. It has,

736
00:58:54,365 --> 00:58:57,905
uh, the zip code listed as 9 0 8 0 8, and I believe the zip code is 9 0 8 0 7.

737
00:58:59,685 --> 00:59:03,315
so if we could note that for the record, wherever it needs to be for legal

738
00:59:03,865 --> 00:59:06,155
purposes, would be helpful. But welcome again.

739
00:59:08,195 --> 00:59:12,165
okay. Now to the second dear of the motion, suli sorrow. I'm in support

740
00:59:12,405 --> 00:59:16,355
of the item. Thank you. Okay, thank you. Um, that

741
00:59:17,005 --> 00:59:20,565
concludes, uh, council deliberation, madam clerk, is there anything else I need to do on the hearing?

742
00:59:22,665 --> 00:59:25,645
no, we could go for the vote. Alright, thank you. Let's move to a vote.

743
00:59:32,275 --> 00:59:32,975
motion is carried.

744
00:59:37,175 --> 00:59:40,305
okay, we'll move now to our next, uh, hearing item number 33,

745
00:59:42,045 --> 00:59:45,985
report from financial management recommendation to receive supporting documentation

746
00:59:46,695 --> 00:59:50,415
into the record, conclude the public hearing and grant a social club

747
00:59:50,705 --> 00:59:54,165
permit with conditions to the lynden club at 36 36

748
00:59:55,785 --> 00:59:58,215
lynden avenue, long beach, california, 9 0 8 0 7

749
00:59:59,905 --> 01:00:03,635
district five. Okay, thank you. At this time, it's my great honor

750
01:00:04,045 --> 01:00:07,145
to introduce grace yon, who's one of my favorite employees in the city.

751
01:00:08,485 --> 01:00:12,465
and before we go back to your favorite employee in the city, I would just like to

752
01:00:12,585 --> 01:00:16,185
remind you an oath is required on this item. Oh, okay. I'm sorry. Okay, let's, let's go for the oath.

753
01:00:17,005 --> 01:00:19,815
please stand for those of you who are going to testify on this item,

754
01:00:21,295 --> 01:00:25,275
do you, and each of you do solemnly state that the testimony you may give in the cause

755
01:00:25,575 --> 01:00:29,475
now impending before this body shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,

756
01:00:29,735 --> 01:00:32,115
so help you god. Yes. You may be seated.

757
01:00:36,795 --> 01:00:40,775
all right. And with that, we'll turn it back to junie salcedo business services officer for the staff report.

758
01:00:41,865 --> 01:00:45,615
thank you, grace. Uh, this application for the same location is for a social

759
01:00:45,885 --> 01:00:49,855
club license, uh, for 24 karats, l-l-c-d-b-a as the lyden

760
01:00:50,095 --> 01:00:52,975
club. Uh, again, the establishment is located at 36 36

761
01:00:54,255 --> 01:00:58,255
lyden avenue and operates as a hall rental and has been in operation since march

762
01:00:58,495 --> 01:01:02,445
of 2026. And all appropriate departments, health and human services development

763
01:01:03,335 --> 01:01:07,335
services, police and financial management have reviewed the application and have provided their

764
01:01:07,575 --> 01:01:11,435
recommended conditions as contained in the hearing packet. Uh,

765
01:01:11,675 --> 01:01:15,415
the following recommended conditions in attachment a should be noted from the additional

766
01:01:15,735 --> 01:01:19,575
conditions section. Uh, the entertainment activities shall be restricted to monday through

767
01:01:19,855 --> 01:01:23,855
sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 am all outdoor operations shall be

768
01:01:24,215 --> 01:01:27,935
restrict, restricted to no later than 10:00 pm monday through sunday. And no outdoor

769
01:01:28,335 --> 01:01:32,285
entertainment or amplified music shall be permitted as a social club.

770
01:01:32,595 --> 01:01:35,935
the permitee shall always comply with the long beach municipal code. Chapter 5.75

771
01:01:37,545 --> 01:01:41,385
membership and a social club shall be granted, and membership registration shall

772
01:01:41,735 --> 01:01:44,725
always comply with long beach municipal code chapter 5.75.

773
01:01:46,115 --> 01:01:49,935
and once again, uh, the team and I are here to answer any questions, uh, that anyone

774
01:01:50,235 --> 01:01:53,975
may have. And that concludes my staff report. Okay. Thank

775
01:01:54,255 --> 01:01:58,255
you. Staff will, uh, now move to public comment. Any members of the public wishing to

776
01:01:58,335 --> 01:02:02,275
speak on this item, please come forward. Chris. Crystal moreno. We're good.

777
01:02:03,705 --> 01:02:07,465
okay. Thank you for those brief remarks. Um, okay.

778
01:02:07,935 --> 01:02:11,495
now we go to the, the closure of the meeting and, uh,

779
01:02:12,255 --> 01:02:16,155
the public. Uh, now that public comment has been satisfying and we'll

780
01:02:16,635 --> 01:02:20,135
move to council deliberation again to the maker of the motion. Megan kerr,

781
01:02:21,995 --> 01:02:25,975
supporter of the item. Thank you. Okay. The seconder, uh, no comment. Supportive.

782
01:02:26,735 --> 01:02:30,725
thank you. Okay. We have everything satisfied, so we'll move to a

783
01:02:30,845 --> 01:02:30,845
vote.

784
01:02:37,985 --> 01:02:38,685
motion is carried.

785
01:02:44,715 --> 01:02:48,715
okay. Um, could we, uh, have the next, uh, hearing item read?

786
01:02:49,005 --> 01:02:52,185
please report from human resources recommendation

787
01:02:53,385 --> 01:02:57,325
to conduct a public hearing hearing pursuant to assembly bill 25 61

788
01:02:58,745 --> 01:03:02,115
on the status of vacant positions, recruitment and retention efforts

789
01:03:02,815 --> 01:03:05,965
prior to adoption of the city's annual budget citywide.

790
01:03:08,725 --> 01:03:12,615
okay. Uh, this says no oath required, so we'll go to grace

791
01:03:12,995 --> 01:03:16,735
yon. Great, thank you. We have bryce tyler, director of human

792
01:03:17,215 --> 01:03:20,465
resources, and yesenia rico, tejeda, manager of talent management,

793
01:03:21,435 --> 01:03:23,255
who will provide the staff presentation.

794
01:03:36,165 --> 01:03:40,095
good evening chair and members of the city council. Um, we're gonna do just a

795
01:03:40,305 --> 01:03:44,175
brief background and overview for, um, the hearing tonight, and then

796
01:03:44,335 --> 01:03:46,895
I will pass it over to yesenia to continue with the presentation.

797
01:03:50,515 --> 01:03:54,485
so this hearing, um, is a, uh, part

798
01:03:54,685 --> 01:03:58,685
of our requirement under assembly bill 25 61, um, which passed last year.

799
01:03:58,845 --> 01:04:02,445
so this is the second year that we are actually having this, uh, presentation,

800
01:04:03,665 --> 01:04:07,205
um, where we are, um, required to, um, hold an annual hearing

801
01:04:07,775 --> 01:04:11,315
prior to final budget adoption, to present information on job vacancies,

802
01:04:12,195 --> 01:04:15,475
recruitment and retention efforts, uh, and any hiring related

803
01:04:16,325 --> 01:04:19,945
policies or procedures that may create barriers to filling positions. Um,

804
01:04:20,395 --> 01:04:24,225
also as part of this requirement, um, the city is required to provide our

805
01:04:25,005 --> 01:04:29,005
recognized bargaining groups, um, the va, the citywide vacancy rate and vacancy rates

806
01:04:29,425 --> 01:04:33,085
for their respective organizations, and provide an opportunity to present

807
01:04:33,935 --> 01:04:37,005
input to the council, which is going to happen, uh, this evening.

808
01:04:38,455 --> 01:04:42,375
uh, and what we'll do after our presentation will actually queue up the,

809
01:04:42,735 --> 01:04:46,475
uh, four labor partners who will, uh, make the presentations this evening.

810
01:04:47,625 --> 01:04:51,035
also, in terms of our, uh, hiring process, we utilize

811
01:04:51,635 --> 01:04:55,575
a merit based hiring system, which is governed by the civil service rules and

812
01:04:55,795 --> 01:04:59,555
regulations. Uh, this process consists of, uh, four primary

813
01:04:59,975 --> 01:05:03,715
phases requiring, uh, the coordination between departments and the human

814
01:05:04,115 --> 01:05:07,995
resources department. Um, and we have, um, over the

815
01:05:08,155 --> 01:05:11,875
years been working to modernize, uh, the hiring process. Um, last year

816
01:05:12,615 --> 01:05:16,415
was the year that we implemented the charter amendment, uh, measure jb um,

817
01:05:16,695 --> 01:05:20,605
so we will speak on some of the hiring efficiencies and, uh, streamlining

818
01:05:21,105 --> 01:05:25,005
the processes next, uh, in our slide. So at this point, I

819
01:05:25,125 --> 01:05:26,035
will turn it over to yesenia.

820
01:05:30,895 --> 01:05:32,805
thank you bryce, and good evening members of the city council.

821
01:05:36,845 --> 01:05:40,265
I'd like to start off by highlighting several of our recent recruitment and staffing wins.

822
01:05:41,245 --> 01:05:45,185
so over the past year, the city has continued to make meaningful progress in recruitment and staffing,

823
01:05:45,585 --> 01:05:49,345
including reducing the average time to hire across classified positions to approximately

824
01:05:49,905 --> 01:05:53,345
90 business days. We've also seen a reduction by more than 50%

825
01:05:54,125 --> 01:05:58,065
in requisition approval timelines and the implementation of the local hiring preferences

826
01:05:58,585 --> 01:06:02,545
program. These efforts have overall contributed to the decrease in the citywide

827
01:06:03,225 --> 01:06:05,305
vacancy rate from 22% to 16.4%.

828
01:06:07,595 --> 01:06:11,105
these improvements are also reflected in the city's overall recruitment

829
01:06:11,985 --> 01:06:15,935
strategy. So now we'll take a look at 2025

830
01:06:16,615 --> 01:06:20,055
recruitment outcomes. So during the reporting period, the city opened 403

831
01:06:20,895 --> 01:06:24,095
recruitments, reviewed and processed over 41,000 applications,

832
01:06:25,365 --> 01:06:29,115
supported over 800 permanent hires, and had over 1.5 million

833
01:06:30,285 --> 01:06:33,455
hits and views on the city's online job board demonstrating continued

834
01:06:34,335 --> 01:06:36,365
interest and public interest in public service careers.

835
01:06:40,395 --> 01:06:44,175
so as of may 1st, 2026, citywide vacancy data represented

836
01:06:44,445 --> 01:06:48,095
5,806 permanent budgeted represented positions

837
01:06:48,965 --> 01:06:52,935
with 959 of those positions remaining vacant, resulting in

838
01:06:53,055 --> 01:06:57,015
an overall vacancy rate of 16.5%. I

839
01:06:57,135 --> 01:07:00,935
do wanna highlight that this vacancy rate does not include contract, temporary,

840
01:07:01,175 --> 01:07:02,735
seasonal, or extra help employees.

841
01:07:06,965 --> 01:07:10,745
so this chart demonstrates, um, visually the steady decline in vacancy

842
01:07:10,985 --> 01:07:14,665
rate that the city has experienced over the past several years with a peak of 22%

843
01:07:15,725 --> 01:07:19,425
at fy 2024, and where we stand now at 16.5%

844
01:07:20,665 --> 01:07:24,505
in fy 26. This continued improvement reflects recruitment,

845
01:07:24,945 --> 01:07:28,745
modernization efforts, streamlined hiring processes, and strong collaboration

846
01:07:29,145 --> 01:07:32,905
between departments and central hr. While vacancy rates

847
01:07:33,165 --> 01:07:36,925
do continue to improve, several factors continue to contribute to

848
01:07:37,725 --> 01:07:38,945
the influx in staffing levels.

849
01:07:42,165 --> 01:07:45,695
like many public agencies, the city is not immune to labor market competition,

850
01:07:46,335 --> 01:07:50,095
particularly for hard to fill roles in specialized positions.

851
01:07:51,495 --> 01:07:54,745
vacancy rates are also influenced by employee attrition, retirement,

852
01:07:55,515 --> 01:07:59,095
and the addition of newly budgeted positions each fiscal year to the city's workforce,

853
01:07:59,945 --> 01:08:03,015
which do require recruitment activities before they can be filled.

854
01:08:04,285 --> 01:08:08,015
despite these challenges, I do wanna recognize that the city has continued making steady

855
01:08:08,815 --> 01:08:10,175
progress and reducing vacancy levels.

856
01:08:13,395 --> 01:08:17,285
so here we provide an overview of the bargaining units that were included in the

857
01:08:17,405 --> 01:08:21,325
city's vacancy analysis and reporting efforts. So now we'll take a

858
01:08:21,445 --> 01:08:25,325
li we'll take a look at vacancy rates across each bargaining unit and compare

859
01:08:25,685 --> 01:08:27,645
current data to prior reporting year.

860
01:08:31,845 --> 01:08:35,765
so based on our point in time data, as of may 1st, 2026, the

861
01:08:36,225 --> 01:08:39,745
majority of bargaining units remained under the 20% vacancy threshold,

862
01:08:40,445 --> 01:08:44,265
and several have shown significant improvement compared to the prior reporting year.

863
01:08:45,255 --> 01:08:48,945
notably, I'd like to highlight a decline in vacancy rates for bargaining units,

864
01:08:49,505 --> 01:08:53,485
p-o-a-s-e-I-u-l-b-m-a and ace. And

865
01:08:53,705 --> 01:08:57,625
do wanna highlight that a e, e and cpa were the only bargaining units

866
01:08:58,075 --> 01:09:01,745
above that 20% threshold. So now we'll take a more

867
01:09:02,145 --> 01:09:03,905
detailed look at those specific bargaining groups.

868
01:09:06,195 --> 01:09:10,055
so for the association of engineering employees, the data shows that

869
01:09:10,305 --> 01:09:14,015
66 out of the 307 positions are currently vacant.

870
01:09:15,555 --> 01:09:19,415
we received 686 applications across 12 active recruitments

871
01:09:20,485 --> 01:09:24,355
that were conducted for classifications, including but not limited to,

872
01:09:24,865 --> 01:09:28,335
civil engineer, fire inspector, permit center supervisor,

873
01:09:29,275 --> 01:09:32,895
and senior surveyor, with the average time to hire for these recruitments

874
01:09:33,825 --> 01:09:36,415
being 126 business days from date, posted

875
01:09:38,165 --> 01:09:42,155
some of the efforts to improve recruitment across these classifications for

876
01:09:42,375 --> 01:09:46,295
this specific bargaining group, um, include continued partnership with

877
01:09:46,495 --> 01:09:50,415
central hr and our labor group and active and ongoing labor negotiations.

878
01:09:54,535 --> 01:09:58,155
so now we'll take a look at data for our city prosecutors association, cpa.

879
01:09:59,855 --> 01:10:03,815
so they currently have three out of 14 positions that are vacant, and we saw

880
01:10:04,155 --> 01:10:07,315
a total of 561 applicants across five active recruitments

881
01:10:08,415 --> 01:10:12,415
for classifications, including deputy city, prosecutor, intern, and

882
01:10:12,635 --> 01:10:16,595
prosecutor assistant one through five. Some efforts to improve recruitment

883
01:10:17,695 --> 01:10:21,395
for these specific classifications include continuing to strengthen the partnership,

884
01:10:22,915 --> 01:10:26,835
specifically with central hrs talent acquisition unit to expand the candidate outreach

885
01:10:26,995 --> 01:10:30,195
and pool and increasing awareness for these specific career opportunities.

886
01:10:32,075 --> 01:10:35,815
beyond vacancy reporting, the city continues implementing several recruitment

887
01:10:36,455 --> 01:10:40,395
modernization strategies. Some of

888
01:10:40,555 --> 01:10:44,235
these strategies include streamlining, hiring processes, processes through process improvements,

889
01:10:45,215 --> 01:10:48,855
policy updates, and the continued implementation of measure. Jb

890
01:10:50,055 --> 01:10:53,995
the city also continues to enhance recruitment technology and standardizing hiring

891
01:10:54,795 --> 01:10:58,455
practices to improve efficiency and transparency. In

892
01:10:58,915 --> 01:11:02,235
addition to streamlining these processes, the city continues to invest

893
01:11:02,975 --> 01:11:04,995
in strategies to attract more qualified talent.

894
01:11:08,325 --> 01:11:12,145
the city does this through strengthening workforce pipelines through initiatives such

895
01:11:12,385 --> 01:11:15,875
as the public service corp fellowship program, recruitment and marketing

896
01:11:16,465 --> 01:11:19,875
community outreach, and the expansion of the local hiring preferences

897
01:11:21,335 --> 01:11:24,595
to expand awareness of and access to career opportunities with the city.

898
01:11:25,635 --> 01:11:29,585
these efforts are also reflected in the growth we've seen in our outreach activities between

899
01:11:29,985 --> 01:11:31,785
fiscal year 25 and 26.

900
01:11:36,895 --> 01:11:40,835
so when looking at the data for our outreach efforts between fy 25 and 26,

901
01:11:42,095 --> 01:11:45,675
we see that an fy 26 outreach efforts have already exceeded

902
01:11:46,235 --> 01:11:49,595
fy 20 fives totals in several areas, including a 29%

903
01:11:50,795 --> 01:11:53,595
increase in career fairs and hiring events, and a 73%

904
01:11:54,875 --> 01:11:56,115
increase in workshops and trainings.

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01:12:02,005 --> 01:12:05,825
in addition, the city continues to focus on strengthening classification and compensation

906
01:12:06,465 --> 01:12:10,325
efforts to support workforce retention, market competitiveness, and

907
01:12:10,545 --> 01:12:14,305
career growth. We also recently launched the civic excellence

908
01:12:14,945 --> 01:12:18,745
leadership academy, which helps develop current and future leaders across the organization.

909
01:12:20,785 --> 01:12:24,785
together these efforts continue to support employee engagement, professional development, and

910
01:12:24,985 --> 01:12:28,695
long-term career planning. The importance of these investments becomes

911
01:12:29,015 --> 01:12:31,815
even more apparent when reviewing the city's separation data.

912
01:12:35,325 --> 01:12:38,865
so in 2025, there was a total of 687 employment

913
01:12:39,505 --> 01:12:43,425
separations processed with resignations representing the largest category

914
01:12:43,685 --> 01:12:46,465
at 51%, followed by retirement at 20%.

915
01:12:48,195 --> 01:12:52,085
looking beyond why an employee leaves, we must also acknowledge that

916
01:12:52,245 --> 01:12:53,885
it's important to understand when they leave.

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01:12:57,285 --> 01:13:01,125
in looking at our 2025 separations by length of service, we

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01:13:01,705 --> 01:13:05,705
recognize that approximately 62% of separations occurred within the first five

919
01:13:05,985 --> 01:13:09,505
years of service. This reinforces the importance of onboarding,

920
01:13:10,865 --> 01:13:14,375
employee engagement, leadership support, and career development opportunities earlier

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01:13:15,005 --> 01:13:18,785
on in an employee's career. These insights also continue to

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01:13:19,225 --> 01:13:23,185
reinforce the city's retention efforts. Moving forward and looking ahead, the city will

923
01:13:23,745 --> 01:13:25,225
continue to focus on several key priorities.

924
01:13:29,425 --> 01:13:33,175
those priorities will be to continue to modernize recruitment practices,

925
01:13:33,895 --> 01:13:37,655
leverage technology and data analytics to improve hiring outcomes, while continuing

926
01:13:38,215 --> 01:13:42,135
to strengthen local hiring efforts, community partnerships and workforce

927
01:13:42,975 --> 01:13:46,515
pipeline development initiatives, in addition to attracting talent

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01:13:47,205 --> 01:13:51,115
focus, will also remain on retaining and developing employees who choose to grow their

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01:13:51,275 --> 01:13:52,475
career with the city of long beach.

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01:13:57,055 --> 01:14:00,935
we'll also continue to enhance onboarding and employee engagement efforts while

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01:14:01,285 --> 01:14:04,445
using employee feedback and workforce data to drive our retention strategies.

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01:14:06,015 --> 01:14:09,485
we'll continue evaluating policies, improving processes and procedures,

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01:14:10,185 --> 01:14:14,125
and revising civil service rules and regulations to improve efficiencies and support

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01:14:14,445 --> 01:14:16,045
a more responsive and sustainable workforce.

935
01:14:18,955 --> 01:14:22,835
ultimately, the city remains committed to continuous improvement in building a workforce

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01:14:23,185 --> 01:14:24,955
that can effectively serve the long beach community.

937
01:14:27,235 --> 01:14:31,205
this brings us to the conclusion of the presentation, and I'll go ahead and hand it back over

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01:14:31,405 --> 01:14:32,445
to bryce. Thank you.

939
01:14:36,195 --> 01:14:40,035
thank you, . So at this point, we'd like to, um, bring

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01:14:40,385 --> 01:14:44,325
forward our labor partners, and we'll start first with the long beach association of

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01:14:44,545 --> 01:14:46,725
confidential employees, also known as ace.

942
01:14:53,955 --> 01:14:57,945
hello. Good evening, um, chair and members of the city council. Uh, my name is levi,

943
01:14:58,405 --> 01:15:02,325
uh, sinkler, and I serve as the president of the association of confidential employees. Um,

944
01:15:02,645 --> 01:15:06,605
I'm joined with my, uh, board secretary anthony lim tonight. Um,

945
01:15:06,885 --> 01:15:10,505
so first I would like to start out by asking, you know, if the chair or any members of the council

946
01:15:10,965 --> 01:15:14,925
can ask, um, as to slide 12, um, in reference to the

947
01:15:15,285 --> 01:15:18,815
pre and post merger, um, statistics. Um, we did note that,

948
01:15:19,805 --> 01:15:23,625
uh, the pre-merger, um, stats state that up to two years

949
01:15:24,165 --> 01:15:28,145
was the timeline. Um, and then the post merger is a definitive 90 days.

950
01:15:28,965 --> 01:15:32,285
um, oh,

951
01:15:32,975 --> 01:15:35,265
this is the, for the slide deck, we don't have a presentation.

952
01:15:39,495 --> 01:15:43,465
okay. So, um, yeah, we do believe, uh, transparency is paramount, uh, when highlighting

953
01:15:43,845 --> 01:15:47,685
the city's successes and failures. Um, so that would be a, a good question to

954
01:15:48,325 --> 01:15:52,185
ask. Um, so a little bit about ace. Um, we're primarily based in human

955
01:15:52,665 --> 01:15:56,425
resources, um, but we do have members across several departments, um, including

956
01:15:57,105 --> 01:16:00,865
economic development, financial management, um, the police department, public works,

957
01:16:01,125 --> 01:16:04,825
and technology innovation. Um, our members support over 6,000 city

958
01:16:05,305 --> 01:16:08,945
employees through benefits administration, workplace investigations, budget management

959
01:16:09,945 --> 01:16:13,905
classification, and compensation systems, recruitment, labor relations, risk management, and other

960
01:16:14,345 --> 01:16:18,135
critical citywide functions. Despite these responsibilities, many

961
01:16:18,425 --> 01:16:22,305
areas remain significantly understaffed. For example, uh, just three employees handle

962
01:16:22,505 --> 01:16:26,415
all the eeo complaints, um, from city employees, uh, vendors,

963
01:16:27,565 --> 01:16:31,425
uh, in the public. Um, there's three staff to manage citywide

964
01:16:32,305 --> 01:16:36,235
classification and compensation system, which is responsible for over 300 classified

965
01:16:36,905 --> 01:16:40,205
classifications, not including the unclassified side. Um,

966
01:16:41,165 --> 01:16:45,165
we also have two, um, two members that oversee the return to work operations. So

967
01:16:45,385 --> 01:16:49,205
this involves, um, a da accommodations leave management, um, so

968
01:16:49,425 --> 01:16:53,105
on and so forth. Um, we are a small bargaining unit, um, but our work is essential

969
01:16:53,505 --> 01:16:57,505
to city operations, um, and requires specialized expertise, collaboration, and strong

970
01:16:57,785 --> 01:17:01,705
support from, uh, city leadership. Currently, we do have seven vacancies, as

971
01:17:01,865 --> 01:17:05,745
you saw on the slide, um, which is an 8% vacancy rate. Um, that is significant

972
01:17:06,245 --> 01:17:10,165
for us. So we do urge the city to go ahead and fill those, um, within the 90 business

973
01:17:10,325 --> 01:17:14,205
days. Being, um, stated here, uh, tonight, um, operating with

974
01:17:14,365 --> 01:17:18,335
only 89 budgeted positions is not sustainable when positions remain vacant under

975
01:17:18,685 --> 01:17:22,665
budgeted or uncompetitive. Um, which brings me to my next point. Um, the

976
01:17:22,885 --> 01:17:26,885
city's retention strategy, rightly does emphasize that internal equity, uh, market

977
01:17:27,325 --> 01:17:31,205
competitiveness and pay transparency, uh, and employee development are important

978
01:17:31,485 --> 01:17:34,135
principles. Um, we strongly do support those, those ideas.

979
01:17:35,865 --> 01:17:39,725
um, so as part of our negotiations in 2022, we did,

980
01:17:39,985 --> 01:17:43,945
um, breach an agreement with the city to conduct a salary, um, uh,

981
01:17:44,165 --> 01:17:47,245
salary survey, um, of our 11 represented classifications.

982
01:17:48,545 --> 01:17:52,485
um, so we did receive the results of those, uh, a couple months ago, and the results

983
01:17:52,785 --> 01:17:56,725
are stark. Um, we benchmarked against 10, uh, 10 agencies,

984
01:17:57,185 --> 01:18:00,985
um, and it, and it did reveal significant, um, gaps in the

985
01:18:01,205 --> 01:18:04,625
compensation, uh, structure within the city. Um, so,

986
01:18:05,225 --> 01:18:09,125
you know, I, I want to, uh, take this time tonight to ask that as negotiations

987
01:18:10,205 --> 01:18:14,085
continue on, and you guys find yourselves in closed session, um, for, you know, additional

988
01:18:14,885 --> 01:18:18,715
contract authority or whatever it may be that you do, um, consider carefully

989
01:18:19,325 --> 01:18:23,075
our request here tonight and those requests that come through, if you could wrap up your,

990
01:18:23,475 --> 01:18:27,365
your time has concluded. Okay? Yep. That's all for

991
01:18:27,485 --> 01:18:27,925
us. Thank you.

992
01:18:34,565 --> 01:18:38,315
thank you. Next, uh, we will have the long beach association of engineering employees,

993
01:18:38,705 --> 01:18:39,715
also known as a ee,

994
01:18:42,775 --> 01:18:45,355
and if we could bring up their slides for this presentation.

995
01:19:03,845 --> 01:19:07,365
can we please load this slide deck for

996
01:19:08,585 --> 01:19:08,745
a ee?

997
01:19:14,605 --> 01:19:17,535
they're having a little bit of technical difficulties, so have a moment.

998
01:19:27,955 --> 01:19:30,325
thank you. Go ahead and proceed.

999
01:19:35,215 --> 01:19:38,805
hello, my name is he corso, president of association of engineering employees.

1000
01:19:39,865 --> 01:19:43,645
the city's own vacancy report shows that a ee

1001
01:19:43,965 --> 01:19:47,845
has a 21% vacancy rate, one of the highest among all

1002
01:19:48,045 --> 01:19:51,085
bargaining units, more than one in five engineering positions are vacant.

1003
01:19:52,095 --> 01:19:55,925
these vacancies create challenges for project delivery, institutional knowledge,

1004
01:19:56,325 --> 01:20:00,155
and workforce stability. We're talking about your infrastructure, your

1005
01:20:00,475 --> 01:20:03,075
port, your roads, your utilities airport.

1006
01:20:04,545 --> 01:20:08,085
the city states that its retention strengthening,

1007
01:20:09,025 --> 01:20:12,725
um, strategy includes a strengthening compensation to improve market

1008
01:20:13,225 --> 01:20:16,955
competitiveness and employee retention. The question is whether

1009
01:20:17,445 --> 01:20:21,235
current salaries are actually competitive. According

1010
01:20:22,265 --> 01:20:26,085
to the city's own salary study, 87% of

1011
01:20:26,485 --> 01:20:30,485
a ee classifications were found to be below market when compared to the

1012
01:20:30,645 --> 01:20:34,645
cities as standard competitors agencies, some classifications were

1013
01:20:34,885 --> 01:20:38,765
as much as 28% below market. These findings help explain

1014
01:20:39,385 --> 01:20:42,765
the recruitment and retention challenges reflected in the vacancy data.

1015
01:20:45,585 --> 01:20:49,465
the results become even more concerning when engineering positions are

1016
01:20:50,045 --> 01:20:53,985
compared with en enterprise agencies, including utility agencies and

1017
01:20:54,205 --> 01:20:58,085
the port of la. In those comparisons, some classifications were found to

1018
01:20:58,245 --> 01:21:02,125
be as much as 32% below market. These are

1019
01:21:02,325 --> 01:21:06,035
often the same employers who are recruiting for the same talent pool.

1020
01:21:08,265 --> 01:21:11,725
but despite these findings, the city's initial

1021
01:21:12,325 --> 01:21:16,165
proposal in negotiations included a zero 0% equity adjustment

1022
01:21:17,025 --> 01:21:20,925
and only a 1% annual cost of living increase with inflation

1023
01:21:21,715 --> 01:21:25,565
exceeding 4% of most ae classifications and most

1024
01:21:25,765 --> 01:21:29,565
of ae classifications already below market. Many members viewed this,

1025
01:21:29,915 --> 01:21:32,845
this proposal as discouraging sign that the compensation concerns

1026
01:21:33,925 --> 01:21:36,245
documented by the city itself were not being taken seriously.

1027
01:21:39,785 --> 01:21:43,385
it is also important to understand that only 10%

1028
01:21:44,085 --> 01:21:47,585
of a ee salaries come, come from the general fund. Nearly

1029
01:21:48,145 --> 01:21:52,075
90% of, uh, are funded through enterprise and or revenue

1030
01:21:52,735 --> 01:21:56,725
generating operations. As a result, improving compensation for

1031
01:21:56,925 --> 01:22:00,835
the engineering employees will have a limited impact on the general fund.

1032
01:22:03,395 --> 01:22:07,215
the city's own data tells a consistent story. The association

1033
01:22:07,575 --> 01:22:11,455
of engineering employees faces high vacancy rates. Most classifications

1034
01:22:12,135 --> 01:22:16,065
are below market, and the city's current proposal makes those gaps even worse.

1035
01:22:17,195 --> 01:22:20,925
hiring and retention require a comprehensive strategy that

1036
01:22:21,215 --> 01:22:24,855
makes wages, employment conditions, and benefits more attractive and competitive

1037
01:22:25,515 --> 01:22:29,495
in today's economy. The question is not whether the city can afford to

1038
01:22:29,695 --> 01:22:33,505
remain competitive, the question is whether it can afford not to. Thank

1039
01:22:33,855 --> 01:22:33,855
you.

1040
01:22:49,345 --> 01:22:53,255
thank you. Next, we would like to bring forth the long beach firefighters association, also known as ffa

1041
01:22:53,695 --> 01:22:56,335
fay, excuse me.

1042
01:22:58,355 --> 01:23:01,455
and if we can queue up, uh, their presentation. I think it's just one slide.

1043
01:23:16,905 --> 01:23:18,095
oh, green.

1044
01:23:21,605 --> 01:23:25,455
good evening, mayor pro, tim super na, honorable members of city council, city management

1045
01:23:25,895 --> 01:23:29,535
staff, favorite employees on behalf of the long beach firefighter

1046
01:23:30,005 --> 01:23:33,575
association, thank you for the opportunity to participate in today's discussion,

1047
01:23:34,555 --> 01:23:38,295
and a special thank you to human resources for the work reflected in this report.

1048
01:23:39,235 --> 01:23:42,965
we appreciate the city's efforts to improve recruitment, streamline hiring processes,

1049
01:23:44,415 --> 01:23:47,615
strengthen retention, and modernize our workforce system.

1050
01:23:48,425 --> 01:23:52,395
those efforts are important not only for our employees, but for the quality and

1051
01:23:52,615 --> 01:23:56,595
reliability of services that our residents depend on every single day.

1052
01:23:57,275 --> 01:24:01,255
as the bargaining unit representing the long beach firefighters, we wanted to offer a

1053
01:24:01,375 --> 01:24:05,345
perspective from the workforce, the workforce side

1054
01:24:05,635 --> 01:24:09,535
of this conversation. When discussing recruitment and retention, it

1055
01:24:09,755 --> 01:24:13,295
is easy to focus on metrics like vacancies, hiring

1056
01:24:13,825 --> 01:24:17,155
timelines, applicant pools, and obviously separations.

1057
01:24:18,325 --> 01:24:22,315
those measurements are important because they help us understand whether processes are improving,

1058
01:24:23,735 --> 01:24:27,395
but from the perspective of the people doing the work. Recruitment and retention

1059
01:24:28,595 --> 01:24:32,585
ultimately are about something larger. They're about building a workforce that

1060
01:24:32,875 --> 01:24:36,795
is sustainable. They're about creating environments where talented people choose to

1061
01:24:36,995 --> 01:24:40,865
join, choose to stay, and have opportunities to grow throughout their careers.

1062
01:24:41,985 --> 01:24:45,835
they're about preserving experience, mentorship, institutional knowledge,

1063
01:24:46,685 --> 01:24:50,475
while ensuring organizations have the resilience and the capacity

1064
01:24:51,295 --> 01:24:55,195
to continue serving the public effectively. Over the past year,

1065
01:24:55,775 --> 01:24:59,755
the city labor organizations and elected leaders have engaged in important

1066
01:25:00,435 --> 01:25:04,155
conversations about workforce needs, service delivery,

1067
01:25:04,775 --> 01:25:08,475
and preparing our organization for the future. Those conversations

1068
01:25:09,115 --> 01:25:12,905
have reinforced an important principle. Thoughtful investments

1069
01:25:13,655 --> 01:25:17,365
in people and organizational capacity create stronger teams

1070
01:25:18,335 --> 01:25:21,435
and better outcomes for the communities we all serve.

1071
01:25:22,455 --> 01:25:25,955
as we continue evaluating recruitment and retention efforts, we encourage

1072
01:25:26,535 --> 01:25:30,035
the city to look not only about how positions are filled,

1073
01:25:31,555 --> 01:25:35,215
but also at how those efforts strengthen workforce sustainability,

1074
01:25:36,805 --> 01:25:39,925
operational readiness, employee development,

1075
01:25:41,115 --> 01:25:44,785
and long-term organizational health. In public safety,

1076
01:25:46,165 --> 01:25:49,785
we see every day that people are our most valuable resource.

1077
01:25:51,515 --> 01:25:55,395
recruitment and retention are not simply workforce objectives. They're

1078
01:25:55,885 --> 01:25:58,125
about ensuring that when our community calls for help

1079
01:25:59,975 --> 01:26:03,925
experienced and well prepared professionals are there to

1080
01:26:04,125 --> 01:26:08,025
answer. We appreciate the city's willingness to evaluate these issues openly

1081
01:26:08,745 --> 01:26:12,415
and transparently, and we remain committed to being a constructive partner

1082
01:26:13,195 --> 01:26:16,615
in this conversation. Our shared goal is straightforward,

1083
01:26:17,765 --> 01:26:21,455
attract exceptional people, retain experienced professionals,

1084
01:26:22,675 --> 01:26:26,465
and build an organization that is prepared to meet the evolving needs

1085
01:26:26,815 --> 01:26:30,475
of long beach today, and remain ready

1086
01:26:31,045 --> 01:26:34,105
and resilient for the needs of tomorrow. Thank you for your time.

1087
01:26:43,235 --> 01:26:47,055
and next, we would like to invite up the long beach lifeguard association, also known as

1088
01:26:47,295 --> 01:26:47,295
lga.

1089
01:27:04,025 --> 01:27:07,875
good evening. My name is devin bebe. I'm president of the long beach lifeguard association.

1090
01:27:09,245 --> 01:27:13,065
first, I'd like to acknowledge the city's efforts to improve recruitment and hiring processes,

1091
01:27:13,675 --> 01:27:17,235
particularly the emphasis on local hiring and strengthening partnerships

1092
01:27:17,865 --> 01:27:21,625
with educational institutions throughout the city of long beach. From

1093
01:27:21,915 --> 01:27:25,855
the lifeguard association's perspective, one of the most successful recruitment tools we have is

1094
01:27:26,075 --> 01:27:30,035
our partnership with long beach unified school district through the long beach

1095
01:27:30,195 --> 01:27:34,155
near lifeguard program. Every summer, we introduce hundreds of local

1096
01:27:34,395 --> 01:27:37,835
youth to water safety, public service, and the profession of ocean lifeguarding.

1097
01:27:39,715 --> 01:27:43,535
for a number of our lifeguards, that program was their first exposure to the possibility of

1098
01:27:43,735 --> 01:27:47,445
a career in marine safety. And what's unique about this profession

1099
01:27:47,925 --> 01:27:51,605
is that developing a permanent lifeguard workforce is an exceptionally

1100
01:27:52,165 --> 01:27:56,095
long-term process. Many of our permanent members started as junior lifeguards,

1101
01:27:57,025 --> 01:28:00,885
became seasonal lifeguards as teenagers, and eventually promoted

1102
01:28:01,035 --> 01:28:04,795
into career positions. And to 10 years later, the

1103
01:28:05,175 --> 01:28:08,815
workforce pipeline we're building today will determine whether we have qualified local candidates

1104
01:28:09,765 --> 01:28:13,555
five to 10 years from now. The marine safety division has 25

1105
01:28:14,315 --> 01:28:18,275
positions that represent our entire permanent workforce, and because of that, even a

1106
01:28:18,395 --> 01:28:21,995
single vacancy can have a significant impact on operations, staffing,

1107
01:28:23,235 --> 01:28:26,425
training, and employee workload filling vacancies. Recruitment,

1108
01:28:27,675 --> 01:28:31,465
retention, and training are all critical to maintaining the level of service that

1109
01:28:31,755 --> 01:28:35,635
the public expects on our beaches and waterways, especially as the olympics are fast

1110
01:28:36,075 --> 01:28:39,935
approaching. As the city continues its efforts to strengthen local hiring, we

1111
01:28:40,155 --> 01:28:44,115
encourage continued investment in these programs like the junior lifeguard

1112
01:28:44,635 --> 01:28:48,405
program, internships and partnerships with long beach unified. These

1113
01:28:48,755 --> 01:28:52,665
programs not only create career opportunities for long beach youth, but also help

1114
01:28:52,955 --> 01:28:56,715
ensure that the next generation of public servants come from the communities they serve.

1115
01:28:57,535 --> 01:29:01,165
the long beach lifeguard association looks forward to continue our partnership

1116
01:29:01,645 --> 01:29:05,625
with the city lbsd and local educational institutions to

1117
01:29:05,965 --> 01:29:07,845
strengthen that pipeline. Thank you for your time.

1118
01:29:16,155 --> 01:29:19,765
and that, excuse me, that concludes the, uh, presentations for this

1119
01:29:20,215 --> 01:29:24,035
item. Thank you. Okay. Thank you, director. We're gonna move to,

1120
01:29:24,355 --> 01:29:27,955
uh, public comment at this time. I have one speaker listed

1121
01:29:28,555 --> 01:29:31,395
that's, uh, sashi. Miro. Rin.

1122
01:29:35,185 --> 01:29:39,135
okay. Sashi out there. I I, I probably butchered that last name. I apologize. But,

1123
01:29:39,655 --> 01:29:42,725
uh, okay. Any other speakers? Madam clerk?

1124
01:29:43,915 --> 01:29:47,865
no other speakers. Okay. So, um, I will now close

1125
01:29:48,275 --> 01:29:51,895
the public hearing and we'll move to, uh, council deliberation.

1126
01:29:53,895 --> 01:29:57,795
um, I think they may hear the motion out, have it on my

1127
01:29:57,915 --> 01:30:01,655
screen, but it was council member duggan. Alright. Thank you chair. Uh,

1128
01:30:02,435 --> 01:30:06,025
I wanna thank human resources for bringing this report forward.

1129
01:30:07,255 --> 01:30:11,035
um, and I also wanna thank our labor representatives for speaking tonight

1130
01:30:11,655 --> 01:30:15,355
and for your partnership. The work that we have seen

1131
01:30:15,745 --> 01:30:18,955
over the last couple of years to fill critical

1132
01:30:19,825 --> 01:30:23,675
vacancies has been important. Uh, but this has been working.

1133
01:30:24,255 --> 01:30:28,255
we can see that when I started in 2023, we had

1134
01:30:28,935 --> 01:30:32,065
so many, so few maintenance assistant

1135
01:30:32,955 --> 01:30:36,695
positions that it was impacting our services. We were short on

1136
01:30:37,365 --> 01:30:40,915
trash collection, drivers and roots were being missed.

1137
01:30:41,415 --> 01:30:45,275
and this was before our organics, uh, program was even

1138
01:30:45,585 --> 01:30:49,275
implemented. We were closing the beaumont pool because

1139
01:30:49,615 --> 01:30:53,125
we didn't have lifeguards to work. Our police department

1140
01:30:54,225 --> 01:30:58,215
had vacancies in the 20% range,

1141
01:30:58,705 --> 01:31:02,635
and we were short several hundred officers filling

1142
01:31:03,135 --> 01:31:06,935
these vacancies matters because they directly impact the ba basic

1143
01:31:07,805 --> 01:31:11,205
services our residents rely on. Whether it's trash collection,

1144
01:31:12,075 --> 01:31:16,025
park maintenance, public safety, or other core city services, we

1145
01:31:16,245 --> 01:31:19,595
need to have the staffing in place to deliver those services. Well,

1146
01:31:20,805 --> 01:31:24,555
I think the numbers for our police department, uh, I think that

1147
01:31:25,105 --> 01:31:29,025
is a little bit misleading because we know many of the officers who

1148
01:31:29,245 --> 01:31:33,175
have been hired are still in the academy and they can't

1149
01:31:33,525 --> 01:31:37,445
be deployed on their own yet. I

1150
01:31:37,565 --> 01:31:41,235
believe we still have nearly a hundred officers that are currently

1151
01:31:42,415 --> 01:31:46,255
still in training right now. This is going

1152
01:31:46,495 --> 01:31:50,085
to be critical. We need to continue to fill officer

1153
01:31:50,835 --> 01:31:54,435
vacancies by continuing to run academies.

1154
01:31:55,665 --> 01:31:59,625
we already have officers working mandatory overtime, and as we add

1155
01:31:59,855 --> 01:32:03,705
facilities like the amphitheater, it increases the demand

1156
01:32:04,225 --> 01:32:08,045
for our officer coverage. We can't have special events

1157
01:32:08,475 --> 01:32:12,465
take officers from patrols at the risk of a longer response time to

1158
01:32:12,925 --> 01:32:16,815
priority one and two calls. I know there's nothing, uh,

1159
01:32:17,215 --> 01:32:20,795
no action required tonight, but it really

1160
01:32:21,335 --> 01:32:25,115
has to be a focus. Thanks for the city to continue to fill officer

1161
01:32:25,705 --> 01:32:29,555
vacancies as we increase the demand for police coverage throughout

1162
01:32:29,955 --> 01:32:31,895
the city. Thanks again for the presentation.

1163
01:32:34,635 --> 01:32:38,515
okay, thank you. We'll move to the seconder, uh, council member,

1164
01:32:38,895 --> 01:32:42,115
uh, ook. It's, uh, councilwoman

1165
01:32:42,915 --> 01:32:46,475
rick sodi. Oh, I'm sorry. Alright, you're next .

1166
01:32:47,135 --> 01:32:50,995
um, thank you. Uh, thank you chair. Uh, I just wanted to put in there that,

1167
01:32:51,455 --> 01:32:55,415
um, thank you for the presentation. I think it's kind of a sobering reminder of the,

1168
01:32:56,655 --> 01:33:00,515
uh, of where we've come, right? How far we've come, but also the work that is, uh, we

1169
01:33:00,835 --> 01:33:04,315
continue to need to do, uh, here in the city to, uh, improve our vacancy rates,

1170
01:33:04,895 --> 01:33:08,795
um, and fill the really critical positions, uh, that we're gonna need ongoing. Um, I

1171
01:33:08,915 --> 01:33:12,355
wanna thank all of our labor partners, uh, for speaking their truth,

1172
01:33:13,175 --> 01:33:17,035
um, adding context, uh, to the data that we have gotten from the city.

1173
01:33:17,735 --> 01:33:21,635
um, and these are things that we're all gonna need to take into consideration, um, as we move

1174
01:33:21,795 --> 01:33:24,795
into our budget, um, and again, determining where resources are gonna go.

1175
01:33:27,545 --> 01:33:30,415
okay. Thank you. Now we get to move to council member thrash.

1176
01:33:31,805 --> 01:33:35,645
thank you so much, council member. Super. Um, so thank

1177
01:33:35,995 --> 01:33:39,955
you as well, uh, to director bryce, uh, for your work here and to

1178
01:33:40,115 --> 01:33:43,925
the team for bringing this comprehensive look at our hiring practices along

1179
01:33:44,275 --> 01:33:47,755
with our workforce results. Um, I too want to thank our labor partners,

1180
01:33:48,315 --> 01:33:52,265
our bargaining units for being here tonight. Uh, it is very

1181
01:33:52,555 --> 01:33:56,175
important that we hear those perspectives, and I wanna thank you for being so

1182
01:33:56,675 --> 01:34:00,625
prepared and so effective in sharing, uh, some additional context regarding

1183
01:34:01,235 --> 01:34:04,995
the numbers that we're seeing here. So, um, it's already been stated

1184
01:34:05,255 --> 01:34:09,035
by my colleague, but I will just remind voters that this is something that they were interested

1185
01:34:09,535 --> 01:34:12,795
in, which is how do we ensure that we streamline,

1186
01:34:13,855 --> 01:34:17,815
uh, the hiring process here within the city. And so measure jb as

1187
01:34:18,035 --> 01:34:21,555
well as the consolidation of our civil service and human resources department

1188
01:34:22,065 --> 01:34:25,775
into one single unit, um, has created a unifying hiring system

1189
01:34:26,195 --> 01:34:30,195
that allows us to do just that. Um, but I want to

1190
01:34:30,355 --> 01:34:34,235
move towards the area and issue of how we continue to

1191
01:34:34,595 --> 01:34:38,255
strengthen our outreach efforts, um, especially for local hiring

1192
01:34:38,675 --> 01:34:42,355
preferences. Um, as you know, earlier this season,

1193
01:34:42,995 --> 01:34:46,595
I put forth the motion, um, that your department is taking a look at to analyze

1194
01:34:47,095 --> 01:34:51,095
our workforce and intentionally make sure that we are increasing outreach in

1195
01:34:51,315 --> 01:34:54,835
underserved communities as well as employment deserts within our city.

1196
01:34:55,935 --> 01:34:59,925
and so I look forward to that report back accordingly. I'll just

1197
01:35:00,045 --> 01:35:04,015
note that on slide 14, um, you talk about and share

1198
01:35:04,465 --> 01:35:08,205
the increase, um, in the number of workshops and trainings that you've

1199
01:35:08,485 --> 01:35:11,945
been hosting. And I think that that is wonderful and can also be, um,

1200
01:35:12,845 --> 01:35:16,005
probably attributed to the number of vacancies we've been able to feel.

1201
01:35:16,905 --> 01:35:19,965
um, but I'm specifically interested in trying to understand,

1202
01:35:20,945 --> 01:35:24,525
uh, what type of sessions, uh, these, that makes up these categories.

1203
01:35:25,545 --> 01:35:29,325
so I know that we currently have, um, the economic development department

1204
01:35:29,785 --> 01:35:33,785
and the lb win team conducting outreach activities. So

1205
01:35:34,005 --> 01:35:37,525
I wanna make sure that I know, you know, what makes up those outreach activities.

1206
01:35:38,165 --> 01:35:42,165
and then beyond that, you know, city hall is one place to get access to

1207
01:35:42,365 --> 01:35:45,675
information about jobs here in the city, but we have a very large city

1208
01:35:46,465 --> 01:35:50,325
and one where if we're going to reach underserved communities means that we have to

1209
01:35:50,485 --> 01:35:54,325
be in those communities ensuring that we're sharing the opportunities

1210
01:35:55,425 --> 01:35:59,425
of employment in those communities. So I'm interested in hearing and

1211
01:35:59,765 --> 01:36:03,645
learning more about how we have ensured that those workshops, um, have been

1212
01:36:03,805 --> 01:36:07,305
equitably placed throughout the city. So those are my two questions. Um,

1213
01:36:07,925 --> 01:36:11,875
director, if you could answer those. Sure. I'm gonna ask

1214
01:36:12,035 --> 01:36:15,985
you to speak to the, uh, the current events, and then I'll talk about, um, some

1215
01:36:16,275 --> 01:36:19,755
of our future plans in terms of the, um, continued community outreach.

1216
01:36:21,815 --> 01:36:25,695
thank you, bryce. So these workshops and hiring events include job fairs.

1217
01:36:26,425 --> 01:36:30,405
um, we've done interview and resume, uh, workshops specific

1218
01:36:31,025 --> 01:36:34,965
to departments, um, per their request. We've done 'em for the community. It includes

1219
01:36:35,465 --> 01:36:39,445
our, um, regularly held how to navigate the city's hiring

1220
01:36:39,605 --> 01:36:43,375
process workshops as well. So it's a combination of all of those. We're

1221
01:36:43,815 --> 01:36:47,345
continuing to explore different ways we can, um,

1222
01:36:48,745 --> 01:36:52,305
target different communities and kind of figure out where those gaps are.

1223
01:36:52,825 --> 01:36:55,985
so we do a combination of different workshops and sometimes it's at the request of

1224
01:36:56,845 --> 01:36:58,925
specific departments or just feedback from the community.

1225
01:37:00,905 --> 01:37:04,535
thank you so much. I think what I'm looking for is a bit proactive, um, activities

1226
01:37:05,175 --> 01:37:09,135
within the department to get out. I know for example, in in my community in

1227
01:37:09,295 --> 01:37:13,295
the north part of the city, we have the long beach adult school, which would be a great place to do

1228
01:37:13,415 --> 01:37:17,415
some outreach. We also have some very active parent associations at some of our

1229
01:37:17,575 --> 01:37:21,365
schools where that outreach could take place, especially again, in underserved

1230
01:37:22,075 --> 01:37:25,725
or employment deserts within our city. So I look forward to additional information

1231
01:37:26,415 --> 01:37:29,535
in the future regarding how we are being proactive in that.

1232
01:37:31,235 --> 01:37:34,935
yes, and just to, just to add we, you know, um, understand and kind of, you know, reflecting

1233
01:37:35,535 --> 01:37:39,355
on like, um, what was mentioned earlier, um, by councilwoman rick oti, that we

1234
01:37:39,575 --> 01:37:43,575
are, um, you know, uh, realizing where we have been and where we are going.

1235
01:37:43,915 --> 01:37:47,395
and part of that is all making sure that we are looking at, um,

1236
01:37:47,955 --> 01:37:51,495
better outreach with our partners, not only within our department, but the other departments

1237
01:37:51,975 --> 01:37:55,525
who are running the recruitments, as well as our, uh, community stakeholders

1238
01:37:56,065 --> 01:38:00,005
and educational partners. And the goal is really to go out to where the community

1239
01:38:00,345 --> 01:38:04,175
is versus asking them to come to us as a single, um, point

1240
01:38:04,585 --> 01:38:08,445
of information and engagement, but also continuing to learn more in terms

1241
01:38:08,605 --> 01:38:12,585
of what the needs are and working with individuals and not just pointing them to

1242
01:38:13,145 --> 01:38:17,065
how to apply, but better understanding the nuance of applying and

1243
01:38:17,395 --> 01:38:21,225
what they should be doing actually, um, giving them more opportunity to

1244
01:38:21,445 --> 01:38:25,325
understand the process. So that is forthcoming, um, for the work that we still have ahead of us.

1245
01:38:29,385 --> 01:38:33,265
okay. Thank you. That concludes council deliberation. Uh, let's move to a vote.

1246
01:38:40,075 --> 01:38:43,825
motion is carried. Okay, thank

1247
01:38:44,145 --> 01:38:47,665
you. We have one more hearing. That's hearing number 35. There is no oath

1248
01:38:48,265 --> 01:38:52,165
required. So, madame clerk, can you please, uh, read the recommendation report

1249
01:38:52,585 --> 01:38:56,065
from public works recommendation to receive supporting documentation

1250
01:38:56,655 --> 01:39:00,385
into the record, conclude the public hearing and adopt resolution,

1251
01:39:00,705 --> 01:39:04,665
amending the master fee and charges schedule to add a special events

1252
01:39:05,065 --> 01:39:08,745
parking fee at the 1 2 5 elm avenue city owned

1253
01:39:09,345 --> 01:39:12,945
facility and increase appropriations by a hundred thousand dollars for parking

1254
01:39:13,585 --> 01:39:17,405
structure upgrades, district one. Okay,

1255
01:39:17,695 --> 01:39:21,335
thank you. As I said, there's no, uh, oath required. So is my honor to introduce

1256
01:39:21,825 --> 01:39:24,915
grace yon. We have joshua hickman,

1257
01:39:26,195 --> 01:39:27,995
director of public works, who will provide the staff report.

1258
01:39:30,775 --> 01:39:34,595
all right, good evening chair and council members. Um, excited to be here before you

1259
01:39:34,915 --> 01:39:38,795
this evening. So the item before you is to establish a fee to utilize the city

1260
01:39:39,085 --> 01:39:43,035
owned facility at 1 2 5 elm for special events parking.

1261
01:39:43,705 --> 01:39:47,495
this will allow additional, uh, capacity and parking within the

1262
01:39:47,715 --> 01:39:51,305
vibrant downtown area and activation of the space itself. That

1263
01:39:51,875 --> 01:39:54,315
concludes staff report, and we're available for any questions.

1264
01:39:57,395 --> 01:40:01,025
okay. Uh, we'll move to, um, uh, public comment

1265
01:40:01,765 --> 01:40:05,265
on, uh, this item. Do we have any public comment? There's no public comment.

1266
01:40:06,495 --> 01:40:08,445
okay. Thank you. Then I will close the, um,

1267
01:40:11,025 --> 01:40:14,945
uh, I'm closing public comment and, um, we, we will move to, um,

1268
01:40:16,395 --> 01:40:20,365
council deliberation, and we have

1269
01:40:20,625 --> 01:40:24,505
any council members wishing to speak on this item? Yes, mr.

1270
01:40:25,085 --> 01:40:28,885
chairman, hold on one second, please. This is the maker of the motion,

1271
01:40:29,145 --> 01:40:32,365
so go ahead. Thank, thank you. Um, council member,

1272
01:40:33,345 --> 01:40:37,325
um, where people park matters when it comes to bringing foot traffic

1273
01:40:38,025 --> 01:40:41,825
to small businesses, um, I, I wanna thank, um,

1274
01:40:42,225 --> 01:40:46,085
public works for this opportunity to bring more parking

1275
01:40:46,875 --> 01:40:49,845
into very, um, very parking impacted

1276
01:40:51,765 --> 01:40:55,185
location. I think that for the time being, adding

1277
01:40:55,805 --> 01:40:59,365
a parking option at 1 25 elm may help

1278
01:41:00,125 --> 01:41:04,025
activate our east village in a positive way. Um,

1279
01:41:05,465 --> 01:41:09,405
the item mentions that this funding will help prepare the facility

1280
01:41:09,745 --> 01:41:13,725
for public access with cleaning and safety upgrades.

1281
01:41:14,625 --> 01:41:18,605
uh, may staff please share what some of those, um, safety upgrades

1282
01:41:19,195 --> 01:41:23,105
will be. Yes, great

1283
01:41:23,695 --> 01:41:27,485
question. So we do have, uh, some preliminary work that will be done here

1284
01:41:28,205 --> 01:41:31,895
very shortly to allow the space to get up and operational

1285
01:41:32,395 --> 01:41:36,335
for these special events parking. And then in addition to that, what will

1286
01:41:36,575 --> 01:41:40,555
be before you later this evening is some additional work, uh, as part of the pd

1287
01:41:41,045 --> 01:41:45,015
parking, uh, the pd crime lab project will also include

1288
01:41:45,365 --> 01:41:49,175
some, um, parking improvements, but

1289
01:41:49,675 --> 01:41:53,675
specific to the items included within this council letter. Would you like to speak a

1290
01:41:53,795 --> 01:41:57,755
little bit to this? Yeah. So the

1291
01:41:57,975 --> 01:42:01,575
items that are gonna be covered by this are, uh, a lighting upgrade

1292
01:42:02,075 --> 01:42:05,815
to convert the lights to led, uh, sweeping pressure washing,

1293
01:42:06,355 --> 01:42:10,055
uh, locksmith, some fencing for the top level of the

1294
01:42:10,495 --> 01:42:14,405
facility. And I think that's the majority of the safety ones

1295
01:42:14,695 --> 01:42:18,615
for the start. Thank you. Um, I know that in the past I have

1296
01:42:18,945 --> 01:42:22,815
asked for this, uh, parking lot to be accessible to our

1297
01:42:23,015 --> 01:42:26,735
community for community use. So I'm glad that it's being used somehow

1298
01:42:27,435 --> 01:42:31,365
to alleviate the parking in that area. And I would also

1299
01:42:31,655 --> 01:42:35,615
encourage us to continue exploring options on how our community

1300
01:42:36,235 --> 01:42:40,215
can use it when it's not being used for special events. So thank you for

1301
01:42:40,375 --> 01:42:44,305
this item. Great. Thank you.

1302
01:42:44,485 --> 01:42:48,015
as is protocol, we'll move to the seconder of the item,

1303
01:42:48,605 --> 01:42:52,585
uh, council member rick sote, uh, no comment chair. Um, support of the item.

1304
01:42:53,535 --> 01:42:57,215
okay, thank you. I see no other council deliberation going once,

1305
01:42:57,555 --> 01:42:59,265
going twice. Okay. Let's move to the vote.

1306
01:43:04,155 --> 01:43:07,755
motion is carried. Alright,

1307
01:43:08,245 --> 01:43:11,865
thank you. Uh, we now move to the regular agenda.

1308
01:43:13,155 --> 01:43:15,845
next item up is item 36. Will the clerk please read

1309
01:43:17,245 --> 01:43:20,905
report from city clerk? Recommendation to adopt resolution, establishing

1310
01:43:21,785 --> 01:43:25,765
a policy addressing disruptions to telephonic and internet service during

1311
01:43:26,335 --> 01:43:27,025
city council meetings?

1312
01:43:31,795 --> 01:43:34,365
okay. We, we have a motion and a second.

1313
01:43:36,225 --> 01:43:39,685
um, I do have a staff report. Yeah, please.

1314
01:43:41,355 --> 01:43:45,245
good evening. Members of the city council. This policy was created in response to

1315
01:43:45,405 --> 01:43:49,165
senate bill 7 0 7, which amended the brown act to require local legislative

1316
01:43:49,845 --> 01:43:53,505
bodies to have a plan in place by july 1st, 2026, for

1317
01:43:53,965 --> 01:43:57,325
handling disruptions to telephonic or internet service during public meetings.

1318
01:43:58,505 --> 01:44:02,355
the goal is to ensure the public can continue to participate remotely, even

1319
01:44:02,645 --> 01:44:06,565
when technical problems occur. The policy applies to all city council meetings

1320
01:44:06,925 --> 01:44:10,495
where remote public access is offered. A service disruption

1321
01:44:11,345 --> 01:44:14,965
is an outage or a failure that prevents the public from joining or observing

1322
01:44:15,485 --> 01:44:19,315
a meeting remotely. If such a disruption occurs, the mayor, presiding

1323
01:44:19,925 --> 01:44:23,845
officer, or city clerk must immediately announce it. The meeting may then

1324
01:44:23,965 --> 01:44:27,765
go into recess up to one hour, while staff makes good faith

1325
01:44:28,205 --> 01:44:31,765
efforts to restore service. These efforts could include troubleshooting

1326
01:44:32,685 --> 01:44:36,455
software, replacing equipment, using backup systems, or contacting

1327
01:44:37,125 --> 01:44:41,085
support if service is still not restored. After an hour, the city

1328
01:44:41,245 --> 01:44:45,165
council reconvenes and may choose to adjourn the meeting, extend the recess,

1329
01:44:45,625 --> 01:44:49,085
or continue the meeting after making a formal finding that the public

1330
01:44:49,645 --> 01:44:53,405
interest is moving forward in moving forward outweighs the lack of remote

1331
01:44:53,745 --> 01:44:57,725
access. Just to clarify, this item is only

1332
01:44:58,165 --> 01:45:02,045
speaking to technical disruptions during the meeting. Finally, the city

1333
01:45:02,245 --> 01:45:06,225
clerk must document the disruption, the efforts to fix it, and any

1334
01:45:06,685 --> 01:45:10,645
decisions made by the council in the meeting minutes, staff from the city

1335
01:45:10,805 --> 01:45:14,405
clerk's office, city attorney's office, and technology and innovation department are available.

1336
01:45:14,835 --> 01:45:18,245
available to answer any questions from the city council. Thank you.

1337
01:45:20,305 --> 01:45:23,875
okay. Thank you. Um, monique de la garza for that staff report.

1338
01:45:24,655 --> 01:45:27,425
uh, we'll go to the maker of the motion. Dr. Joni, rick sodi.

1339
01:45:30,815 --> 01:45:34,715
oh, do the staff here not have any report or no? Oh, that was it. Okay.

1340
01:45:35,415 --> 01:45:39,355
um, yeah, I, um, I'm supportive of the item. It's important that we make sure that we have a

1341
01:45:39,475 --> 01:45:42,975
policy in place so that people are able to engage telephonically, um,

1342
01:45:43,495 --> 01:45:45,715
and virtually, um, if they so choose to do so.

1343
01:45:48,345 --> 01:45:51,485
okay. Now we go to the seconder, mary zendejas supportive.

1344
01:45:54,415 --> 01:45:58,285
okay. I see. Uh, oh, we have, um, deliberation, um,

1345
01:45:59,335 --> 01:46:03,065
suli. Soro. Thank you. Uh, so I have

1346
01:46:03,385 --> 01:46:06,735
a question about this technical, uh, policy here.

1347
01:46:07,645 --> 01:46:11,385
um, so I just, I think that this is, this

1348
01:46:11,665 --> 01:46:15,665
is brought forward because it sounds like, I just wanna make sure we clarify

1349
01:46:16,135 --> 01:46:19,825
that this policy is set up because there's an expectation that there's going to be technical

1350
01:46:20,825 --> 01:46:24,825
difficulties. Um, and I'm wondering, uh, you know,

1351
01:46:25,685 --> 01:46:29,585
can you share a little bit about why that's anticipated around technical

1352
01:46:30,465 --> 01:46:34,345
difficulties? Uh, thank you council member. To be clear, this policy is legally

1353
01:46:35,145 --> 01:46:38,815
required by sb 7 0 7. That is why we are, uh, adopting it tonight

1354
01:46:39,305 --> 01:46:43,245
before sb 7 0 7 goes into effect july 1st, um,

1355
01:46:43,565 --> 01:46:47,185
of this year, uh, as staff can attest to, we are working

1356
01:46:47,745 --> 01:46:51,525
diligently to, um, comply with sb 7 0 7 before the

1357
01:46:51,845 --> 01:46:55,665
deadline and do not anticipate any issues with that. Uh, thank you for

1358
01:46:55,885 --> 01:46:59,765
clarifying that it is to be in compliant, but I also wanted to make sure we

1359
01:46:59,965 --> 01:47:03,685
lift up what are some technical difficulties we expect to

1360
01:47:03,995 --> 01:47:07,605
encounter as, uh, as we conduct

1361
01:47:08,145 --> 01:47:12,065
our council meeting when we do have, 'cause the effort is to

1362
01:47:12,285 --> 01:47:16,285
make sure there's more accessibility to people making public comments,

1363
01:47:16,745 --> 01:47:20,725
not just in person, but virtually. So I just wanted to

1364
01:47:20,925 --> 01:47:24,145
make sure, um, you know, we address this. Is that, that's,

1365
01:47:25,305 --> 01:47:29,285
yes, it's according to law, but what do we expect to encounter as a city

1366
01:47:29,485 --> 01:47:33,325
right around that? And council member, thank you for the question.

1367
01:47:33,865 --> 01:47:37,605
um, I think there are a number of technical issues that we always want to be

1368
01:47:37,965 --> 01:47:41,765
prepared for. Um, and we'll talk a little bit about what those could potentially be.

1369
01:47:42,545 --> 01:47:46,245
um, but part of this is having a plan for how we would go about addressing

1370
01:47:47,065 --> 01:47:50,765
the different aspects that might occur. Uh, because this is a public meeting,

1371
01:47:51,185 --> 01:47:54,995
we want to ensure that we have the maximum amount of transparency and accessibility from

1372
01:47:55,285 --> 01:47:58,765
our community. Um, and so anything from the internet,

1373
01:47:59,345 --> 01:48:02,705
uh, and, and outages in an internet to any of our

1374
01:48:03,355 --> 01:48:07,165
outages of the systems, uh, which are many that support the technology

1375
01:48:07,865 --> 01:48:11,525
for the council meeting, um, that, uh, are, are either

1376
01:48:11,905 --> 01:48:15,745
run through a system or a vendor, uh, may have the opportunity to

1377
01:48:16,025 --> 01:48:19,725
not work as intended. And so having that plan in place, uh, to address

1378
01:48:20,315 --> 01:48:23,845
what happens if is very important so we can then also be,

1379
01:48:24,465 --> 01:48:28,105
uh, reporting that to the city clerk and being compliant in a way, uh,

1380
01:48:28,555 --> 01:48:32,445
with the law. Yeah, and I appreciate that and I, I'm making it a

1381
01:48:32,565 --> 01:48:36,365
point to have this discussion because it's really, um, you know, as a city

1382
01:48:36,625 --> 01:48:40,525
we wanna make sure that to make every effort for people to be able

1383
01:48:40,785 --> 01:48:43,925
to participate. So should there be technical difficulty,

1384
01:48:45,345 --> 01:48:49,225
uh, do we need to put in writing that if people who wanted to

1385
01:48:49,445 --> 01:48:53,325
speak that day with technical difficulty would also be able to submit

1386
01:48:53,685 --> 01:48:57,645
their comments in writing? Um, or is that something that's part of

1387
01:48:57,725 --> 01:49:01,505
our practice is like, okay, so if, again, I'm

1388
01:49:02,065 --> 01:49:05,685
not thinking about within the, the law, right, the state law, but I'm thinking within

1389
01:49:06,095 --> 01:49:09,885
about how do we actually put this into practice because there's no guidance

1390
01:49:10,275 --> 01:49:14,245
from the state to do so. How do we make sure then, is that a

1391
01:49:14,365 --> 01:49:18,365
policy we need to put in there that, or is it kind of a roll of practice

1392
01:49:18,525 --> 01:49:22,125
that we can make where if people couldn't provide their public comment virtually,

1393
01:49:22,905 --> 01:49:26,845
can they email that to city clerk or should they email it to city clerk

1394
01:49:27,745 --> 01:49:31,605
or mail it in by, you know, usps? 'cause I do have some

1395
01:49:31,965 --> 01:49:35,905
resident that still sends me hard copy mail. Uh,

1396
01:49:36,485 --> 01:49:39,675
I think both of those are options that we currently have

1397
01:49:40,695 --> 01:49:44,445
as part of our council meetings. At any time, the public can email

1398
01:49:45,015 --> 01:49:48,885
or use our software, our one meeting software to provide written public comment

1399
01:49:49,625 --> 01:49:53,245
for any of the agenda items at any time. Um, people can submit

1400
01:49:53,765 --> 01:49:57,645
comments after the meeting, before the meeting. We don't have a deadline on when

1401
01:49:57,845 --> 01:50:01,845
we can receive those comments. They will be taken and distributed to the council

1402
01:50:02,045 --> 01:50:05,605
members and made part of the record at any time when we receive them.

1403
01:50:06,575 --> 01:50:10,385
again, we can receive them via email through our software. Um,

1404
01:50:10,705 --> 01:50:14,545
people can drop them off at the meetings, they can drop 'em off at our counter, they can mail it in. So

1405
01:50:14,765 --> 01:50:18,605
that is always an option. If technology does go down, the council would

1406
01:50:18,925 --> 01:50:22,745
make the determination whether to continue the meeting, um, after an

1407
01:50:22,965 --> 01:50:25,205
hour of trying to reestablish connection,

1408
01:50:27,015 --> 01:50:30,835
or we would adjourn the meeting. And if people telephonically could not

1409
01:50:31,035 --> 01:50:34,915
participate after that time, yes, they could definitely email us their

1410
01:50:35,315 --> 01:50:39,315
comments. Thank you. I appreciate that. This is where I just wanna make sure there's a

1411
01:50:39,865 --> 01:50:43,515
very clear point of clarification that we wanna make sure regardless

1412
01:50:44,575 --> 01:50:48,155
of technology, that, you know, engagement is very important

1413
01:50:48,615 --> 01:50:52,245
to us, um, and that we won't allow

1414
01:50:52,785 --> 01:50:56,475
that to interfere with people being able to give their comments to us. Thank you.

1415
01:50:59,295 --> 01:51:03,225
okay. I see no other, uh, counselors queued up. So without objection, we'll go

1416
01:51:03,385 --> 01:51:06,785
to public comment. We have four speakers on the list,

1417
01:51:07,645 --> 01:51:11,575
um, so they'll have three minutes each. Um, first up is dave chla,

1418
01:51:12,105 --> 01:51:15,765
followed by oscar svia, seymour justice, and fb.

1419
01:51:20,105 --> 01:51:23,975
thank you chair, superman council members, um, first I'd like to thank

1420
01:51:24,135 --> 01:51:28,015
you as well as the city attorney's office for separating, uh, the issue of sb 7 0 7

1421
01:51:28,535 --> 01:51:31,655
implementation and compliance from, uh, the proposed changes

1422
01:51:32,675 --> 01:51:36,405
in what is now, uh, agenda item number 49 last week, uh, agenda item

1423
01:51:36,695 --> 01:51:40,255
46, uh, they were, uh, muddled together

1424
01:51:40,715 --> 01:51:44,535
and really since, uh, november of last year, uh, it's been presented

1425
01:51:44,975 --> 01:51:48,915
as though the toe are, uh, are inseparable. And

1426
01:51:49,215 --> 01:51:52,935
I think that's just not only been logically, but procedurally, uh, an error.

1427
01:51:54,115 --> 01:51:57,735
um, I'm supportive of this item because, you know, I'm supportive of

1428
01:51:59,415 --> 01:52:03,345
expanded access to public meetings and generally, um, increasing

1429
01:52:04,015 --> 01:52:07,715
those options to include zoom and telephonic, uh, options. Um,

1430
01:52:08,075 --> 01:52:12,075
but also because I've experienced them, uh, with the city council. So in, uh,

1431
01:52:12,315 --> 01:52:16,175
2020 when we had the pandemic, we had to switch. We didn't have any

1432
01:52:16,335 --> 01:52:19,655
other choice but to switch to zoom and telephonic call-in options,

1433
01:52:20,675 --> 01:52:24,255
uh, I find it striking, uh, that the staff report doesn't have any

1434
01:52:24,735 --> 01:52:28,355
analysis of what went right or what went wrong with that experience. Um,

1435
01:52:29,595 --> 01:52:33,475
and may, maybe there's some reasons for that. It's not, uh, my

1436
01:52:33,695 --> 01:52:36,275
job here to speculate on what they are. But, um,

1437
01:52:37,825 --> 01:52:41,615
there are three things, uh, specifically, uh, not only the lack of

1438
01:52:42,375 --> 01:52:46,245
analysis on what went wrong or, or right, with how the city rolled it out the first time

1439
01:52:46,405 --> 01:52:49,945
when it had no other option, but, um, how, uh,

1440
01:52:50,505 --> 01:52:54,215
we would metric and evaluate, uh, success

1441
01:52:54,765 --> 01:52:58,585
of implementation for sb 7 0 7. There we're saying we're

1442
01:52:58,865 --> 01:53:02,785
doing it, we're saying we're going to provide these options. We're saying we have a policy now if

1443
01:53:02,905 --> 01:53:06,865
there are technical service disruptions. Um, but I don't think there's

1444
01:53:07,225 --> 01:53:10,065
been sufficient thought into all the other things that could go wrong with implementing,

1445
01:53:11,245 --> 01:53:15,205
uh, zoom and telephonic options at the city council. Um,

1446
01:53:16,215 --> 01:53:19,995
from my experience on october 4th, 2020, uh, october, sorry,

1447
01:53:20,405 --> 01:53:24,365
uh, august 4th, 2020 and august 11th, uh, I, as

1448
01:53:24,585 --> 01:53:28,295
well as other speakers, uh, were selectively, uh, disrupted

1449
01:53:28,905 --> 01:53:32,825
by service interruptions. Uh, in my case, once I had a comment cut off

1450
01:53:32,985 --> 01:53:36,665
halfway through when it was a particularly sensitive, I'm a long-winded guy,

1451
01:53:37,105 --> 01:53:41,105
I think in paragraphs, but it, it, it cut the paragraph right in half and it made me

1452
01:53:41,225 --> 01:53:45,185
sound like I was saying something that was an exact opposite of what I was. Uh, luckily

1453
01:53:45,805 --> 01:53:49,485
for me, I knew to comment on more than one item and knew to, uh,

1454
01:53:50,285 --> 01:53:54,185
to adapt. But, uh, not everyone comes to every state of council

1455
01:53:54,345 --> 01:53:58,165
meeting. Um, the other, uh,

1456
01:53:58,475 --> 01:54:01,615
issue, uh, in addition to metrics or, um,

1457
01:54:03,025 --> 01:54:06,965
you know, uh, speakers kind of being targeted for the content of

1458
01:54:07,185 --> 01:54:11,145
the commons is there's nothing about bad actors. Um, not only from inside the city,

1459
01:54:11,305 --> 01:54:15,105
but outside the city. How are you going to ensure that residents are being heard and people aren't

1460
01:54:15,385 --> 01:54:18,985
gaming these new options? Haven't heard anything about that. Thank you.

1461
01:54:25,015 --> 01:54:25,785
okay, next speaker please.

1462
01:54:31,945 --> 01:54:35,885
you can start time. My name is oscar svia. Um, I try

1463
01:54:36,085 --> 01:54:39,705
to come here when I can. I'm just, um, I'm very puzzled on

1464
01:54:40,625 --> 01:54:43,815
36 sb seven seven and agenda item 49.

1465
01:54:45,305 --> 01:54:49,145
um, it overlaps, I'm satisfied that they were split up, but

1466
01:54:49,925 --> 01:54:53,705
I thought agenda item 49 was proposed or done or we're

1467
01:54:54,025 --> 01:54:57,975
discussing that in order to satisfy sb 7 0 7, but

1468
01:54:58,195 --> 01:55:02,195
now we're being told that 36 satisfies it. So if 36 satisfies it, I

1469
01:55:02,315 --> 01:55:06,235
don't see why we need 49 or why 40 thirties can't be done on that

1470
01:55:06,495 --> 01:55:09,875
or waiting on. So I just wanted to ask if I could have some elaboration

1471
01:55:12,285 --> 01:55:16,065
on why 49, um, is still going on. If it's not supposed to be a part of 7 0 7,

1472
01:55:20,215 --> 01:55:24,205
would I be able to have a comment on that later on? But this, this is your time

1473
01:55:24,485 --> 01:55:28,445
to comment. We, we don't respond to comments. Yeah. So I'm talking about later though. Would I be able to

1474
01:55:28,605 --> 01:55:31,225
talk with the temporary city manager about that or

1475
01:55:32,665 --> 01:55:36,605
no? This is not a q and a, this part of the, uh, agenda. It is this your yeah,

1476
01:55:36,765 --> 01:55:40,505
I'm talking about after the council meeting. Um, well, certainly yeah, you,

1477
01:55:40,785 --> 01:55:44,725
you can contact, uh, staff on, on anything, but go ahead. This, I'm, I'm, I'm

1478
01:55:44,925 --> 01:55:47,435
taking up your time, so go ahead. Yeah, that was all. Thank you. Okay.

1479
01:55:50,675 --> 01:55:54,565
okay, next speaker is seymour justice. Uh, hi again,

1480
01:55:54,805 --> 01:55:58,665
counsel. Um, I'm just speaking to 36 now, and

1481
01:55:58,945 --> 01:56:02,385
uh, I was really pleased to see that you've kind of like double,

1482
01:56:03,145 --> 01:56:06,885
uh, decoupled the, uh, compliance with sb 7 0 7

1483
01:56:07,955 --> 01:56:11,525
from the other measures that you guys have been deliberating over.

1484
01:56:12,665 --> 01:56:16,405
um, I like some of the previous statements.

1485
01:56:17,265 --> 01:56:21,105
um, 7 0 7 is great. Um, it's to

1486
01:56:21,845 --> 01:56:25,825
increase access to public comment to having your constituents have access

1487
01:56:26,425 --> 01:56:29,985
to let you know what they think to comment on issues

1488
01:56:30,435 --> 01:56:34,085
that are coming before the council. So I think it was a really good idea

1489
01:56:34,515 --> 01:56:38,425
whoever kind of decided to pull those apart for this meeting. Uh,

1490
01:56:38,725 --> 01:56:42,365
I also know there's a whole thing about having to do a first reading, a second reading

1491
01:56:42,905 --> 01:56:46,685
before a, a final vote. So I'm wondering, is this a first reading

1492
01:56:47,305 --> 01:56:51,125
of the 7 0 7 or, uh, and having to start over

1493
01:56:51,335 --> 01:56:54,285
again, uh, or is the vote later on 49,

1494
01:56:55,465 --> 01:56:59,345
the third and final reading, and you're voting on that? So I, I'm

1495
01:56:59,565 --> 01:57:03,395
not sure how all the parliamentary stuff works, but I do know that,

1496
01:57:03,945 --> 01:57:07,665
uh, you've been getting some calls, uh, opposing what's

1497
01:57:08,085 --> 01:57:11,945
coming in 49, but I want to make sure like we don't lose the

1498
01:57:12,165 --> 01:57:15,845
7 0 7 part and the sauce because whatever you guys are gonna do,

1499
01:57:16,245 --> 01:57:20,125
I, I didn't, like dr. Sorrow said, I didn't get why this motion was all about

1500
01:57:20,525 --> 01:57:23,965
a disruption of, of the telephonic and, and web stuff.

1501
01:57:25,125 --> 01:57:29,005
I was hoping to maybe hear when you're deliberating, what is the plan

1502
01:57:29,345 --> 01:57:33,015
for like how, I don't know whether public comment means we're

1503
01:57:33,365 --> 01:57:37,195
gonna hear people from zoom kind of in telephone, like

1504
01:57:37,665 --> 01:57:41,665
in the meeting room or just that they get to comment 'cause they're the public and

1505
01:57:41,885 --> 01:57:45,445
send an email. Uh, it sounds like they'll be a part of this meeting.

1506
01:57:46,305 --> 01:57:50,075
so I was a little confused in the presentation about they can like

1507
01:57:50,365 --> 01:57:54,365
send an email whenever they want and get it to you. I think part of the whole point of

1508
01:57:54,485 --> 01:57:58,445
7 0 7 is people who can't come to council want to be a part of the

1509
01:57:58,605 --> 01:58:02,485
council meeting mm-hmm . So I'm really hoping that that's what this part of the measure

1510
01:58:02,985 --> 01:58:06,845
is and not just about what happens if the wifi goes down or something.

1511
01:58:07,745 --> 01:58:11,685
so I look forward to hearing 49 much more than this one, but I wanted to

1512
01:58:11,805 --> 01:58:15,765
thank you for pulling this 7 0 7 part away from that. So now

1513
01:58:15,965 --> 01:58:19,285
we can deal with the 49 part that really felt kind of disingenuous

1514
01:58:20,085 --> 01:58:24,065
that you were trying to kinda like jam in these restrictions on

1515
01:58:24,285 --> 01:58:28,205
public comment and pretending that it was about 7 0 7 to comply with

1516
01:58:28,325 --> 01:58:31,605
it. 'cause that was pretty clearly not the case. So thank you.

1517
01:58:33,715 --> 01:58:36,145
okay, thank you. Our final speaker is fb,

1518
01:58:40,785 --> 01:58:44,115
I'm am not gonna thank you. I'm gonna thank the, um, constituents

1519
01:58:45,015 --> 01:58:48,755
of long beach for coming and forcing you to decouple

1520
01:58:49,805 --> 01:58:53,695
3 36 from 49 you pieces of s**t. Um,

1521
01:58:53,945 --> 01:58:57,795
this is the reason why we come to city hall. Uh, this is the reason why people's

1522
01:58:58,355 --> 01:59:02,155
voices need to be heard because when they're heard you do things

1523
01:59:02,545 --> 01:59:06,355
like decoupling 36 from 49, and I wanna

1524
01:59:06,575 --> 01:59:10,395
say I am, I'm okay with that. I'm okay with 36, approve it. Great, fantastic.

1525
01:59:11,185 --> 01:59:14,905
make access possible for all of us. Um, I just wanted to say that

1526
01:59:15,195 --> 01:59:19,095
thanks doesn't go to you that thanks, goes to us for forcing you to

1527
01:59:19,315 --> 01:59:23,175
f*****g do it. We all know you got phone calls and emails

1528
01:59:24,615 --> 01:59:28,615
and I don't know, talking tos hopefully, but the reason why you

1529
01:59:28,835 --> 01:59:32,715
f*****g did that, you pieces of s**t, and this is the reason I speak to you this way

1530
01:59:32,905 --> 01:59:36,795
because you're trying to take our f*****g voices away from us. How f*****g

1531
01:59:37,185 --> 01:59:40,995
dare you. You're eroding our first amendment every single f*****g

1532
01:59:41,425 --> 01:59:44,915
time. The people that come here every tuesday, no matter what,

1533
01:59:45,665 --> 01:59:49,365
it's because we want to protect our f*****g civil

1534
01:59:49,715 --> 01:59:53,705
liberties. You don't get it. Or maybe you get it, but

1535
01:59:53,905 --> 01:59:57,905
maybe you're, I don't know, getting backdoor deals somewhere. I don't f*****g know. I

1536
01:59:58,025 --> 02:00:01,765
don't wanna have conspiracy theories on what you guys do

1537
02:00:02,245 --> 02:00:05,965
to make your money, but I just wanna say that please say the

1538
02:00:06,255 --> 02:00:09,135
f**k away from my first amendment, you pieces of s**t

1539
02:00:11,015 --> 02:00:11,585
free palestine.

1540
02:00:16,055 --> 02:00:19,905
okay. Uh, that concludes, um, public comment. I see no other,

1541
02:00:20,325 --> 02:00:24,105
uh, deliberation from the members. So, uh, please, let's move to a vote.

1542
02:00:31,435 --> 02:00:35,215
motion is carried. Okay,

1543
02:00:35,505 --> 02:00:39,345
thank you. Our next item is number 37. Will the clerk please,

1544
02:00:39,625 --> 02:00:42,885
please read report from community development recommendation

1545
02:00:43,805 --> 02:00:47,685
to approve the fiscal year 2026 through 2027 action

1546
02:00:48,135 --> 02:00:52,055
plan for the expenditure of community development block grant, home

1547
02:00:52,345 --> 02:00:56,195
investment partnerships, program grant and emergency solutions grant funds

1548
02:00:57,415 --> 02:01:00,595
approve the substantial amendments to the fiscal year action plans

1549
02:01:02,005 --> 02:01:05,865
and execute all necessary documents with the united states department of

1550
02:01:06,025 --> 02:01:09,985
housing and urban development and other entities to implement

1551
02:01:10,485 --> 02:01:13,545
and comply with related federal regulations citywide.

1552
02:01:15,875 --> 02:01:18,855
um, I see we have a staff presentation, so please take it away.

1553
02:01:21,355 --> 02:01:25,195
all right, team. Good evening mayors. Um,

1554
02:01:25,415 --> 02:01:29,135
good evening, members of the city council. This item is for the fiscal year 26

1555
02:01:29,655 --> 02:01:33,635
through 27 action plan and prior year substantial amendments for

1556
02:01:33,855 --> 02:01:37,775
our hud funds. This is a fifth and final action plan under

1557
02:01:38,015 --> 02:01:41,685
the current five-year consolidated plan. The presentation today will cover

1558
02:01:42,185 --> 02:01:46,025
the consolidated plan, the annual action plan process, including the

1559
02:01:46,405 --> 02:01:50,405
proposed budgeted activities as well as prior year action plan substantial amendments.

1560
02:01:51,505 --> 02:01:55,445
and lastly, I'll cover our outreach efforts for this action plan and the feedback

1561
02:01:55,605 --> 02:01:58,285
we've received. Click

1562
02:02:04,285 --> 02:02:08,285
thank you. The

1563
02:02:08,505 --> 02:02:12,485
26th through 27 action plans, a single year spending plan for the three hud

1564
02:02:12,705 --> 02:02:16,425
grants listed here, cdbg home and esg. The c-d-b-g-p

1565
02:02:17,145 --> 02:02:20,465
program encourages activities that facilitate suitable living environments

1566
02:02:21,205 --> 02:02:24,865
and can expand economic opportunities for low income persons and communities.

1567
02:02:26,005 --> 02:02:29,665
the home program focuses specifically on increasing the supply of affordable

1568
02:02:30,225 --> 02:02:34,105
housing and the esg program provides funds for persons experiencing

1569
02:02:34,785 --> 02:02:34,785
homelessness.

1570
02:02:39,975 --> 02:02:43,975
although the city of long beach is an entitlement jurisdiction, meaning we do not compete for this

1571
02:02:44,175 --> 02:02:48,095
funding, we must, we must prepare a five-year consolidated plan for hud approval.

1572
02:02:48,795 --> 02:02:52,795
the consolidated plan serves as our application for the hud funds and

1573
02:02:53,035 --> 02:02:56,925
was developed with significant community input and was approved by city

1574
02:02:57,215 --> 02:03:01,035
council on july 19th, 2022. It will expire

1575
02:03:01,455 --> 02:03:05,075
next year on september 30th, 2027. The

1576
02:03:05,495 --> 02:03:09,335
consolidated plan includes an assessment of housing and community development needs,

1577
02:03:09,655 --> 02:03:13,215
market analysis priorities and strategies to address those needs.

1578
02:03:15,765 --> 02:03:19,175
whereas the consolidated plan identifies needs and establishes

1579
02:03:19,855 --> 02:03:23,815
goals and priorities over five years. The annual action plan includes specific

1580
02:03:24,045 --> 02:03:27,615
actions that will be undertaken through funded projects and activities

1581
02:03:29,145 --> 02:03:33,055
every year. We follow a three step development process, which entails addressing our

1582
02:03:33,215 --> 02:03:36,945
five year goals, collecting and considering public input

1583
02:03:37,355 --> 02:03:41,255
and analyzing trends and allocating resources to best meet

1584
02:03:41,535 --> 02:03:44,615
local goals. As I mentioned,

1585
02:03:46,675 --> 02:03:50,335
the 26th through 27 action plan is our fifth and final action plan under

1586
02:03:50,715 --> 02:03:54,415
the 23 through 27 consolidated plan. Our congressional

1587
02:03:55,135 --> 02:03:57,855
allocation for 26 through 27 is a total of $7,855,555

1588
02:04:02,155 --> 02:04:05,335
and 95 cents as shown at on the table

1589
02:04:06,735 --> 02:04:10,645
this year. Our cdbg and esg allocations have decreased by

1590
02:04:10,915 --> 02:04:14,865
about 29,000 and 11,000 respectively, and our

1591
02:04:15,025 --> 02:04:18,865
home allocation has increased by 17,000. The total available

1592
02:04:19,225 --> 02:04:22,985
funding for the year is over $9.4 million when we combine the new

1593
02:04:23,345 --> 02:04:26,585
entitlement with projected program income for the year.

1594
02:04:30,215 --> 02:04:33,945
this slide provides more detail on the proposed activities and their budgets

1595
02:04:34,385 --> 02:04:38,125
that will be supported. They are organized by consolidated plan goal. They are responding

1596
02:04:38,685 --> 02:04:42,645
to goal one is to create and preserve affordable housing. The action

1597
02:04:42,965 --> 02:04:46,285
plan proposes just over 3.4 million in home funds

1598
02:04:47,105 --> 02:04:51,085
and a little over 1.4 million in new cdbg funds for new construction

1599
02:04:51,405 --> 02:04:54,445
acquisition and rehab for a total of $4,867,204.

1600
02:04:58,795 --> 02:05:02,725
this goal receives the largest amount of funding as housing was identified as the

1601
02:05:02,845 --> 02:05:06,085
most urgent priority during the consolidated plan outreach process.

1602
02:05:08,155 --> 02:05:12,145
under goal two, support activities to end homelessness, the total esg

1603
02:05:12,615 --> 02:05:16,565
funding amount is $400,303 and

1604
02:05:16,785 --> 02:05:20,645
it's being proposed for emergency shelter rapid rehousing, the

1605
02:05:21,065 --> 02:05:24,985
homeless management information system and street outreach. These figures were

1606
02:05:25,425 --> 02:05:28,345
determined by our health department as they administer esg grant activities.

1607
02:05:29,605 --> 02:05:33,345
it should be noted that the health department receives funding from several different

1608
02:05:33,745 --> 02:05:37,545
sources for homeless services and those resources are considered annually when

1609
02:05:37,785 --> 02:05:41,745
developing the action plan. Budget consolidated plan goal three,

1610
02:05:41,985 --> 02:05:45,665
eliminate blight and strengthened neighborhoods, supports a variety of community

1611
02:05:46,145 --> 02:05:49,865
improvement activities and public service programs. The two proposed

1612
02:05:50,185 --> 02:05:53,755
non-homeless public service activities are the afterschool and weekend recreation

1613
02:05:54,425 --> 02:05:58,375
program and the senior meal program for a total

1614
02:05:58,595 --> 02:06:02,575
of $417,993. Under the

1615
02:06:02,895 --> 02:06:06,535
strengthening neighborhoods category, we have several programs including the graffiti, graffiti

1616
02:06:07,015 --> 02:06:10,885
removal, mural restoration, neighborhood leadership, code

1617
02:06:11,295 --> 02:06:15,095
enforcement, and side improvement, all of which are supported by cdbg with

1618
02:06:15,335 --> 02:06:19,185
a total of $2,000,007. Activities that

1619
02:06:19,345 --> 02:06:22,295
are considered public service are marked with an asterisk here.

1620
02:06:23,685 --> 02:06:27,075
total cdbg funding for public service type activities cannot exceed 15%

1621
02:06:27,975 --> 02:06:31,795
of the annual budget. Undergo four, expand

1622
02:06:32,415 --> 02:06:35,815
economic opportunities, 110,000 is being allocated towards this goal

1623
02:06:36,445 --> 02:06:40,325
goal for small business technical assistance. And lastly, undergo five, promote

1624
02:06:40,815 --> 02:06:42,855
fair housing choice, 100,000 is being budgeted.

1625
02:06:46,885 --> 02:06:50,395
this slide summarizes the budgetary changes from fiscal

1626
02:06:50,925 --> 02:06:54,775
year 25 through 26 across the three grants by activity

1627
02:06:55,385 --> 02:06:58,695
under cdbg. The sidewalk improvement program was budgeted

1628
02:06:59,885 --> 02:07:03,595
substantial. The budget was substantially reduced in fiscal year 25

1629
02:07:04,295 --> 02:07:08,215
through 26. As the department of public works was working to spend down

1630
02:07:08,505 --> 02:07:12,295
prior cdbg funds allocated to the program. In fiscal

1631
02:07:12,565 --> 02:07:16,415
year 26 through 27, the budget for this program is being restored to

1632
02:07:16,635 --> 02:07:20,475
its previous level. The neighborhood leadership program is

1633
02:07:20,695 --> 02:07:24,445
being increased by 60,000 to help cover increased staff and program cost.

1634
02:07:25,155 --> 02:07:29,055
the graffiti removal program has a proposed budget increase of 50,000,

1635
02:07:30,205 --> 02:07:33,885
similar to the sidewalk improvement program. Their budget was decreased

1636
02:07:34,495 --> 02:07:38,365
by 50,000 in the prior action plan year due to the

1637
02:07:38,525 --> 02:07:42,445
cap on public service cost this year, that that budget is also being restored to

1638
02:07:42,645 --> 02:07:46,515
prior year levels. Budgetary decreases in the fiscal year

1639
02:07:46,805 --> 02:07:50,605
26 through 27. Action plan for cdbg activities include

1640
02:07:51,155 --> 02:07:55,025
housing, land acquisition, the neighborhood resource center and

1641
02:07:55,245 --> 02:07:58,045
administration. And I'll cover this more in the next slide.

1642
02:07:59,265 --> 02:08:03,065
as I mentioned, the home grant allocation has been slightly increased and

1643
02:08:03,285 --> 02:08:06,365
as a result we're able to increase activity budgets accordingly

1644
02:08:07,305 --> 02:08:11,105
as shown here. Lastly, esg activities tend

1645
02:08:11,395 --> 02:08:15,155
to fluctuate from year to year. And as I mentioned with the health department assessing

1646
02:08:15,775 --> 02:08:19,515
new and ongoing funding sources this year, they're proposing

1647
02:08:19,875 --> 02:08:23,455
an increase to street outreach, emergency shelter, hmis and

1648
02:08:23,955 --> 02:08:25,835
a reduction to rapid rehousing and administration.

1649
02:08:29,175 --> 02:08:32,915
the proposed fiscal year 26 through 27 reductions for housing

1650
02:08:33,195 --> 02:08:37,035
acquisition will be offset through new funding sources, including measure

1651
02:08:37,555 --> 02:08:41,445
a la casa and state housing trust fund and pro housing

1652
02:08:41,685 --> 02:08:45,565
incentive program, which also support the acquisition and production of new affordable

1653
02:08:45,925 --> 02:08:49,805
housing. Reductions to the nrc will be covered in part by

1654
02:08:50,005 --> 02:08:53,805
budgetary increase to the neighborhood leadership program as the two programs

1655
02:08:54,285 --> 02:08:58,085
share staff in the next, in the next consolidated plan cycle. Staff will

1656
02:08:58,525 --> 02:09:02,485
redesign nlp with community input and will consider changes

1657
02:09:03,115 --> 02:09:06,815
such as partnering with community based organizations to coordinate the program while

1658
02:09:07,485 --> 02:09:10,125
maintaining program structure and the goal of resident empowerment.

1659
02:09:12,025 --> 02:09:15,825
reductions to administration will be covered by administrative allowances under state

1660
02:09:16,105 --> 02:09:17,395
grant dollars and measure funds.

1661
02:09:21,285 --> 02:09:25,175
federal regulations and the city's citizen participation plan require a

1662
02:09:25,295 --> 02:09:29,295
substantial amendment to the consolidated plan or annual action plan. If there's a

1663
02:09:29,375 --> 02:09:33,375
change in the use of cdbg home or esg activities from one activity

1664
02:09:33,675 --> 02:09:35,615
to another in the excess of 25%.

1665
02:09:38,545 --> 02:09:42,465
a change in allocation priorities, a change in purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries

1666
02:09:43,205 --> 02:09:47,005
of an activity. Funds not spent from previous action plans cannot be

1667
02:09:47,505 --> 02:09:51,325
included in the current fiscal year 26 through 27 action plan and

1668
02:09:51,545 --> 02:09:55,545
will be spent through action plan substantial amendments. Unspent funds will

1669
02:09:55,825 --> 02:09:59,815
be allocated to the security deposit program, home improvement roof program,

1670
02:10:01,085 --> 02:10:05,045
mobile outreach, homeless management information system, and supportive services for

1671
02:10:05,265 --> 02:10:09,165
people experiencing homelessness to help meet programmatic needs and

1672
02:10:09,385 --> 02:10:12,185
help meet regulatory requirements of cpd funds.

1673
02:10:17,175 --> 02:10:21,135
outreach and public participation is a key component of action plan development. This year.

1674
02:10:21,485 --> 02:10:25,295
community development staff attended and or hosted 15 events

1675
02:10:25,655 --> 02:10:29,615
shown here to inform residents about the action plan development to collect feedback

1676
02:10:29,875 --> 02:10:33,445
via our three question survey, which assesses which programs and priorities

1677
02:10:33,925 --> 02:10:35,765
are most important for us to continue to fund.

1678
02:10:39,315 --> 02:10:42,855
the multilingual survey was made available for over two months from february 24th

1679
02:10:43,535 --> 02:10:47,485
through may 2nd. It was available in english spanish command tagalog.

1680
02:10:48,395 --> 02:10:52,375
it was available online and via hard copy at the 15 events I shared

1681
02:10:52,735 --> 02:10:56,535
on the previous slide, as well as at in libraries and parks and cdbg

1682
02:10:57,055 --> 02:11:01,035
areas. We received 454 total responses and

1683
02:11:01,255 --> 02:11:05,195
the most critical goal was assisting in the creation and preservation

1684
02:11:05,715 --> 02:11:09,715
of affordable housing for low income and special needs households. We also shared

1685
02:11:09,995 --> 02:11:13,955
information on ways to participate on social media, the city

1686
02:11:14,265 --> 02:11:17,715
website, a media public notice, several e-blast, promotional

1687
02:11:18,445 --> 02:11:22,355
video and flyer distribution. We conducted two public

1688
02:11:22,675 --> 02:11:25,755
hearings with the long beach community investment company on march 18th

1689
02:11:27,375 --> 02:11:31,355
and last week on june 10th. Um, and lastly, we

1690
02:11:31,515 --> 02:11:35,435
published public notices in multilingual newspapers and on the city website as part

1691
02:11:35,675 --> 02:11:36,955
of our 30 day public comment period.

1692
02:11:41,955 --> 02:11:45,935
the fiscal year 26th through 27 action plan draft was made

1693
02:11:46,095 --> 02:11:49,275
available for 30 day public comment, beginning may 5th

1694
02:11:50,195 --> 02:11:54,055
and ended friday june 5th. During that time, staff received 28 written

1695
02:11:54,955 --> 02:11:58,495
public comments, many of which opposed higher density and affordable

1696
02:11:58,975 --> 02:12:02,775
housing development within highest opportunity areas. For reference,

1697
02:12:03,285 --> 02:12:06,575
highest opportunity areas are those whose characteristics

1698
02:12:07,295 --> 02:12:11,285
have been shown by research to support positive economic, educational

1699
02:12:12,075 --> 02:12:16,055
and health outcomes for low income families, particularly families with children.

1700
02:12:17,335 --> 02:12:21,095
historically throughout california and long beach, affordable housing has been

1701
02:12:21,575 --> 02:12:25,355
concentrated in low opportunity areas, effectively excluding low and

1702
02:12:25,735 --> 02:12:29,565
moderate income residents from neighborhoods with the highest quality schools,

1703
02:12:30,265 --> 02:12:34,095
parks, and environmental conditions. Upon approval of the 21

1704
02:12:34,695 --> 02:12:37,815
through 29 housing element in february of 2022

1705
02:12:39,275 --> 02:12:42,615
and the 23 to through 27 consolidated plan on july, 2022,

1706
02:12:44,195 --> 02:12:47,935
the city identified the development of affordable housing in high

1707
02:12:48,455 --> 02:12:49,655
resource areas as a goal

1708
02:12:52,595 --> 02:12:55,125
annually. In order to continue receiving federal funds,

1709
02:12:56,705 --> 02:13:00,645
the city must also self-certify that it's meaningfully further furthering fair

1710
02:13:00,925 --> 02:13:04,285
housing in accordance with the fair housing act of 1968,

1711
02:13:05,665 --> 02:13:09,575
as well as complying with the california assembly bill 6 86, which

1712
02:13:09,925 --> 02:13:12,285
includes taking action to address various types of discrimination.

1713
02:13:14,135 --> 02:13:17,025
however, since the current consolidated plan was approved in 2022,

1714
02:13:18,245 --> 02:13:22,135
no projects have been proposed in highest opportunity areas due to higher land

1715
02:13:22,425 --> 02:13:25,425
costs. Lack of available sites feasible for larger developments.

1716
02:13:26,715 --> 02:13:30,395
prior to that, only three small acquisition rehab affordable

1717
02:13:31,085 --> 02:13:34,895
housing projects were developed in highest opportunity areas. These

1718
02:13:35,245 --> 02:13:39,135
three projects produced a combined 13 units. Because smaller affordable

1719
02:13:39,805 --> 02:13:43,605
housing projects are more feasible, the city intends to continue working with nonprofits

1720
02:13:44,585 --> 02:13:48,365
and the local housing land trust to purchase and rehabilitate smaller

1721
02:13:48,965 --> 02:13:51,965
rental projects to convert to affordable housing units.

1722
02:13:53,025 --> 02:13:56,775
as part of this, as part of the city's obligation to address fair housing goals,

1723
02:13:59,315 --> 02:14:02,725
this is one of the three affordable housing projects located in highest opportunity

1724
02:14:03,325 --> 02:14:07,285
area that I just mentioned. To give you a sense of the size and scale, this is a four

1725
02:14:07,845 --> 02:14:10,145
unit affordable housing project for disabled adults.

1726
02:14:15,235 --> 02:14:19,095
as we begin to prepare for our next consolidated plan, we're also keeping a close

1727
02:14:19,355 --> 02:14:21,455
eye on federal funding developments that could,

1728
02:14:24,355 --> 02:14:27,765
excuse me, that could impact future funding

1729
02:14:28,435 --> 02:14:32,005
of cpd funds. On april 3rd, the trump administration

1730
02:14:32,965 --> 02:14:36,945
released its 27 budget, which would be implemented locally on

1731
02:14:37,165 --> 02:14:41,085
october 1st, 2027. So next year that would

1732
02:14:41,285 --> 02:14:44,925
be under the next consolidated plan, and that proposes the elimination of cdbg

1733
02:14:45,485 --> 02:14:49,475
and home. The house appropriations committee completed markup

1734
02:14:49,835 --> 02:14:53,635
of the 27 budget and voted to send the updated bill to the full house.

1735
02:14:54,675 --> 02:14:58,215
the house bill proposes to fund hud at an 8% reduction

1736
02:14:58,685 --> 02:15:01,455
from 20 se 26 levels for cpd programming.

1737
02:15:02,875 --> 02:15:04,455
the program most affected by this radi

1738
02:15:07,015 --> 02:15:10,945
iteration of the budget includes the home program with the

1739
02:15:11,345 --> 02:15:15,005
proposed 60% reduction. Though

1740
02:15:15,425 --> 02:15:19,325
the 27 budgets still being revised and reviewed by congress, staff are

1741
02:15:19,545 --> 02:15:20,945
monitoring the budget developments closely.

1742
02:15:24,495 --> 02:15:28,245
not all needs requests or priorities can be supported with these funds, especially

1743
02:15:29,195 --> 02:15:32,435
considering our annual allocations have been declining year after year.

1744
02:15:33,455 --> 02:15:37,385
the allocation presented today is 47.7% less

1745
02:15:37,675 --> 02:15:41,595
than our 2010 allocation. If allocations had remained at the same level,

1746
02:15:41,935 --> 02:15:45,595
the city would have received an additional 96 million during that time.

1747
02:15:46,955 --> 02:15:50,785
staff also continue to apply for new funding sources and have secured state grant funds

1748
02:15:51,045 --> 02:15:54,505
for affordable housing staff continue to work closely with partner departments

1749
02:15:55,145 --> 02:15:58,945
and agencies to better align our programs, improve service coordination, effectiveness,

1750
02:15:59,665 --> 02:16:03,415
and efficiency, and spending to find upstream, upstream solutions such

1751
02:16:03,705 --> 02:16:07,325
as our partnership with the los angeles county housing solutions agency

1752
02:16:07,745 --> 02:16:11,585
or la casa. And with that, our recommendation

1753
02:16:12,145 --> 02:16:16,065
is to approve the 26th through 27 action plan and prior year substantial

1754
02:16:16,665 --> 02:16:20,585
amendments. That concludes the presentation. We're happy to answer any questions you may

1755
02:16:20,745 --> 02:16:24,575
have. Thank you. Okay. Thank you for the presentation. We'll

1756
02:16:24,925 --> 02:16:28,405
move to the maker of the motion. Uh, council member zendejas. Thank you.

1757
02:16:29,145 --> 02:16:33,125
um, thank you staff for that great presentation. Very thorough. A lot

1758
02:16:33,285 --> 02:16:36,655
of information in there. Um, these federal grants offer

1759
02:16:37,405 --> 02:16:41,035
critical funding that offers enhanced support to low income communities

1760
02:16:41,725 --> 02:16:45,685
throughout the city. These grants have, uh, funded services

1761
02:16:45,995 --> 02:16:49,495
like neighborhood resource center that allows residents to apply

1762
02:16:50,345 --> 02:16:54,225
for supplies and print flyers to invite their neighbors to an

1763
02:16:54,885 --> 02:16:58,775
upcoming block party event or any kind of neighborhood event

1764
02:16:59,125 --> 02:17:02,245
that they're hosting. These services support neighbors getting

1765
02:17:03,155 --> 02:17:06,875
organized and getting active and making a difference in their community.

1766
02:17:08,265 --> 02:17:12,245
as an alumni of the neighborhood leadership program, I have

1767
02:17:12,515 --> 02:17:16,405
experienced firsthand the empowerment, um, that these services

1768
02:17:16,795 --> 02:17:20,625
have had on our neighborhoods and our community leaders. Um,

1769
02:17:21,145 --> 02:17:25,145
it is unfortunate to see such a decline in

1770
02:17:25,365 --> 02:17:28,725
federal support and a loss of some of these services.

1771
02:17:29,475 --> 02:17:33,465
this is why I support the efforts to reassess, um, and

1772
02:17:33,715 --> 02:17:37,405
look for alternatives and future funding to bring the support

1773
02:17:37,915 --> 02:17:40,725
back in the coming years. Thank you so much for your work on this.

1774
02:17:43,365 --> 02:17:47,255
okay, we'll go to the, uh, seconder of the motion, uh, council member

1775
02:17:47,515 --> 02:17:50,575
sorrow. Um, thank you. Yes, thank you for the presentation

1776
02:17:51,555 --> 02:17:55,455
on this year's, uh, fiscal year's action plan. I think

1777
02:17:55,615 --> 02:17:59,215
that, um, it's, it's been really important that we've

1778
02:17:59,775 --> 02:18:03,665
received this, um, funding, um, and been

1779
02:18:03,865 --> 02:18:06,385
able to allocate it them annually through the public

1780
02:18:07,905 --> 02:18:11,855
participation process, which I appreciate was done to make sure that it's

1781
02:18:12,145 --> 02:18:15,845
going into the areas that the community wants, um, you know, see

1782
02:18:16,345 --> 02:18:19,415
improved. And I think we're seeing more need for housing

1783
02:18:20,385 --> 02:18:24,225
services, um, um, homeless services to also preserving

1784
02:18:24,745 --> 02:18:28,345
housing. And I think that need is gonna continue to not only

1785
02:18:29,185 --> 02:18:33,105
continue as is, but increase with the less funding that we're gonna get as a

1786
02:18:33,225 --> 02:18:37,185
city. Uh, but it's really been so crucial to be able to have this, to make the different

1787
02:18:37,505 --> 02:18:41,385
kind of improvements and empower residents through training

1788
02:18:41,545 --> 02:18:45,305
programs to be able to make these changes, um, in, in their communities.

1789
02:18:46,565 --> 02:18:50,315
so I, I also wanna add that we to encourage staff

1790
02:18:50,685 --> 02:18:54,545
to continue monitoring, but also, um, finding ways that we can be

1791
02:18:54,985 --> 02:18:57,825
creative to continue the programming that we do. Especially,

1792
02:18:59,005 --> 02:19:02,785
um, prioritizing the neighborhood leadership program. I know that we're gonna

1793
02:19:03,105 --> 02:19:06,905
continue that program. It's gonna be modified, but I think that it's

1794
02:19:07,185 --> 02:19:11,145
been so empowering to see residents throughout

1795
02:19:11,465 --> 02:19:14,945
the city get the training they need to, uh, activate the neighborhood

1796
02:19:15,685 --> 02:19:19,485
and also empower their neighbors to do, to take action as

1797
02:19:19,705 --> 02:19:21,785
well collectively. So, thank you very much.

1798
02:19:24,335 --> 02:19:27,735
okay. Uh, councilman th thank you so much, chair.

1799
02:19:28,585 --> 02:19:32,525
um, so to the team, um, I know you read it out, but it takes an incredible amount

1800
02:19:32,925 --> 02:19:36,685
of work to get to the point that, uh, you are and to have, um, the presentation

1801
02:19:37,285 --> 02:19:41,245
accordingly. And there's some elements we should be celebrating because of the

1802
02:19:41,445 --> 02:19:45,365
things that we've been able to do on the front lines for so many families

1803
02:19:45,705 --> 02:19:49,565
in our community. Um, but understand that you've presented it in a way that's

1804
02:19:49,885 --> 02:19:53,715
quite sobering, um, and helping us understand where we're going from

1805
02:19:54,005 --> 02:19:58,005
a fiscal standpoint. So, programs that you've mentioned home, esgc,

1806
02:19:58,805 --> 02:20:02,555
dbg, um, really help to stabilize families in our communities.

1807
02:20:03,785 --> 02:20:07,215
um, and yet we're seeing sort of a very devastating trend.

1808
02:20:08,065 --> 02:20:10,955
um, the combination of multimillion dollar disinvestment

1809
02:20:12,105 --> 02:20:15,925
and just elimination of resources, the rising costs of labor

1810
02:20:16,425 --> 02:20:20,425
and inflation that we're experiencing right now. I'm just grateful that our team has

1811
02:20:20,645 --> 02:20:24,565
been able to maintain, um, even the services that we've been providing,

1812
02:20:25,225 --> 02:20:29,105
uh, so far. Um, the transparency that you've provided in

1813
02:20:29,515 --> 02:20:33,245
this presentation, uh, should help share with the public that the president's

1814
02:20:33,845 --> 02:20:37,485
budget currently, uh, plans for an elimination altogether

1815
02:20:37,945 --> 02:20:41,565
of all of these resources, um, in community. And so,

1816
02:20:42,105 --> 02:20:46,105
you know, I know that you're trying to be as clear-eyed about our fiscal reality as

1817
02:20:46,645 --> 02:20:50,165
possible. The complete elimination of the cdbg

1818
02:20:50,725 --> 02:20:54,705
funding, which would now, you know, really close our neighborhood resource centers, um,

1819
02:20:54,925 --> 02:20:58,805
is quite a heavy blow. Um, and one that provides direct assistance

1820
02:20:59,405 --> 02:21:03,005
to our neighborhood association, civic engagement and community building.

1821
02:21:03,705 --> 02:21:07,665
um, but like my colleagues have said, um, I see that you've put more money, um,

1822
02:21:08,315 --> 02:21:11,925
into the neighborhood leadership program, um, to ensure that it can

1823
02:21:12,365 --> 02:21:16,005
continue on and really creatively thinking about how to use staff from other

1824
02:21:16,405 --> 02:21:19,925
programs to support very similar work to what they're doing,

1825
02:21:20,465 --> 02:21:23,765
um, to keep our residents connected with this important, uh, infrastructure.

1826
02:21:25,225 --> 02:21:28,885
so, you know, with that, I of course will be, uh, I will be supporting

1827
02:21:29,365 --> 02:21:33,245
this item. Um, but, um, you know, trying to, trying to celebrate the wins

1828
02:21:33,705 --> 02:21:37,485
of what we've been able to do to hold communities together while understanding that

1829
02:21:37,725 --> 02:21:40,365
this may be the last year of these resources. Thank you.

1830
02:21:42,435 --> 02:21:46,325
okay. Um, if the clerk can confirm, it appears we have no public comment on this item.

1831
02:21:46,665 --> 02:21:49,245
no public comment. Okay. Without objection, we'll move to a vote.

1832
02:21:57,215 --> 02:22:01,025
motion is carried. Alright. Uh, the next item,

1833
02:22:01,615 --> 02:22:05,365
um, number 38, will the clerk please read report from

1834
02:22:06,005 --> 02:22:09,945
economic development and opportunity police department and public works? Recommendation

1835
02:22:10,845 --> 02:22:14,605
to execute any and all documents necessary, including a

1836
02:22:14,925 --> 02:22:18,765
standard offer agreement and escrow instructions for purchase of

1837
02:22:18,965 --> 02:22:22,965
real estate with lalb harbor for the purchase of

1838
02:22:23,125 --> 02:22:26,845
certain real property, located at 1400 canal avenue

1839
02:22:27,745 --> 02:22:29,865
in an amount not to exceed $6,300,000

1840
02:22:31,915 --> 02:22:35,405
with an additional $100,000 for our acquisition related

1841
02:22:35,995 --> 02:22:38,585
cost increase appropriations by $6,750,000

1842
02:22:41,185 --> 02:22:44,845
to fund the purchase of the property and to fund tenant improvements

1843
02:22:45,945 --> 02:22:48,925
and accept categorical exemptions. District seven.

1844
02:22:50,435 --> 02:22:53,725
okay. Thank you. We have a motion a second. Can we move to the staff report please?

1845
02:22:56,805 --> 02:23:00,475
thank you. Chair superman, members of the city council. The item before you is for the

1846
02:23:00,875 --> 02:23:04,715
purchase of, um, 1400 canal avenue. Uh, the subject

1847
02:23:05,275 --> 02:23:09,275
property measures approximately 39 30,900 square feet and includes

1848
02:23:09,755 --> 02:23:13,555
a 17,400 square foot building that currently houses the long beach police department's

1849
02:23:14,115 --> 02:23:17,795
crime lab, and one of two sites for pds long-term property and evidence storage.

1850
02:23:18,775 --> 02:23:22,245
the current lease expired april 30th of this year with the tenancy continuing

1851
02:23:22,935 --> 02:23:26,835
on a month to month holdover status, permanent locations for the crime

1852
02:23:27,055 --> 02:23:30,515
lab and property and evidence storage functions have been identified at 1827

1853
02:23:31,115 --> 02:23:35,035
spring street and 1 25 elm. However, tenant improvements will not be completed.

1854
02:23:35,395 --> 02:23:39,255
total 2028, the city engaged landlord and negotiations for

1855
02:23:39,475 --> 02:23:42,755
short term extension, but only long-term options were, uh, offered.

1856
02:23:44,015 --> 02:23:47,905
in addition, the current lease requires the city to complete substantial restoration work upon

1857
02:23:48,395 --> 02:23:52,395
vacating the site. Given the cost of a long-term lease and required restoration, acquisition

1858
02:23:53,075 --> 02:23:55,435
of the subject property is the financially prudent option.

1859
02:23:57,815 --> 02:24:01,195
to that end, the city has negotiated a purchase with the landlord in the amount of 6.3 million

1860
02:24:02,105 --> 02:24:05,995
with an additional 100,000 needed for acquisition costs, due diligence items,

1861
02:24:06,255 --> 02:24:10,075
and escrow and closing fees. Further, $350,000 is needed

1862
02:24:10,275 --> 02:24:14,215
for tenant improvements, including roofing repairs. The city will have a 45 day

1863
02:24:14,455 --> 02:24:17,355
due diligence period and escrow will close 21 days thereafter.

1864
02:24:19,315 --> 02:24:23,275
a couple of additional considerations to note is that first, the city will no longer owe rent

1865
02:24:23,435 --> 02:24:27,355
payments when, once we take ownership. And secondly, after the pd functions relocate

1866
02:24:27,795 --> 02:24:31,525
to their permanent facilities, the city may declare the property surplus and recover cr costs

1867
02:24:31,875 --> 02:24:34,555
through a fa future disposition, or alternatively,

1868
02:24:36,075 --> 02:24:39,865
evaluate use of the subject property for other long term municipal uses.

1869
02:24:42,575 --> 02:24:46,515
the acquisition will be funded with idle cash in the general capital projects fund group in

1870
02:24:46,715 --> 02:24:50,695
the department of public works until a long term decision is made to either sell the property or

1871
02:24:50,975 --> 02:24:54,185
retain the property long term and issue debt to replenish the upfront cash.

1872
02:24:55,355 --> 02:24:59,235
a decision would not need to be made until later in 2028 or early 2029, at

1873
02:24:59,435 --> 02:25:03,315
which time the subject property could be considered for a bond issuance forecasted for that

1874
02:25:03,475 --> 02:25:07,475
time. This timing also allows the police department to complete transition to

1875
02:25:07,635 --> 02:25:11,375
their permanent facilities. Ongoing operations and maintenance costs are

1876
02:25:11,795 --> 02:25:15,755
expected to remain in line with the current usage and are already appropriated in the general

1877
02:25:15,915 --> 02:25:19,465
fund group in the police department. Therefore, the recommendation

1878
02:25:20,025 --> 02:25:23,925
before used is to authorize the city manager or designee to execute any and all documents for

1879
02:25:24,085 --> 02:25:27,805
the purchase. Increase appropriations in the capital projects fund group in the public works department

1880
02:25:28,245 --> 02:25:32,165
by 6.75 million to fund the purchase offset by

1881
02:25:32,365 --> 02:25:36,085
the sale of the property or future bond proceeds and accept categorical exemption

1882
02:25:36,845 --> 02:25:40,845
ce 26 dash 0 4 8. This concludes my staff report

1883
02:25:41,165 --> 02:25:42,925
and I'm available for any questions you may have.

1884
02:25:46,905 --> 02:25:50,835
okay? Okay. Thank you. Um, we'll move to

1885
02:25:51,055 --> 02:25:54,995
the maker of the motion. Councilman thrash I

1886
02:25:55,115 --> 02:25:59,055
support. Okay. To the seconder joining rick sodi, uh,

1887
02:25:59,275 --> 02:26:03,075
no comment. I also support. Okay, I see no public comment

1888
02:26:03,535 --> 02:26:06,315
on this. We have one oh, oscar svia.

1889
02:26:18,355 --> 02:26:22,185
hello. Um, I want to express dissatisfaction with this specific

1890
02:26:23,075 --> 02:26:26,735
agenda item, especially 'cause I come from district seven. Um, I don't know if people

1891
02:26:27,175 --> 02:26:30,935
remember, but one of the reasons why I became an unofficial candidate back in

1892
02:26:31,295 --> 02:26:35,295
february was to look out for the community for my district, because

1893
02:26:35,815 --> 02:26:39,375
I feel every time there's funding available, that funding is used specifically for police,

1894
02:26:39,835 --> 02:26:43,775
police funding or something. Not for the community. This

1895
02:26:44,115 --> 02:26:47,385
place, $7 million, that's a lot of money

1896
02:26:48,565 --> 02:26:51,895
all of a sudden that could appear from the city funds instantly.

1897
02:26:52,925 --> 02:26:56,785
but we have no money to put more trash cans in the corners of

1898
02:26:57,025 --> 02:27:00,755
district seven more facilities make that entire district area where canal

1899
02:27:01,125 --> 02:27:04,945
is more prettier. So it could, so it could be more storefronts, could

1900
02:27:05,145 --> 02:27:09,125
be there, more people could want to come, but it's just all alone and

1901
02:27:09,375 --> 02:27:13,365
ugly. The streets aren't cleaned, nothing like that. So just, it really

1902
02:27:13,585 --> 02:27:17,585
angers me and frustrates me that there's always money for things

1903
02:27:18,005 --> 02:27:21,805
like this, but never any money to support the community. Thank you.

1904
02:27:22,315 --> 02:27:22,605
very here.

1905
02:27:27,195 --> 02:27:31,165
okay. Thank you. That concludes public comment. So that concludes public comment without objection.

1906
02:27:31,645 --> 02:27:32,285
we'll move to a vote

1907
02:27:47,435 --> 02:27:50,935
co council minow. Motion is carried.

1908
02:27:54,135 --> 02:27:56,945
okay, thank you. Um, next item is number 39.

1909
02:27:58,725 --> 02:28:02,685
report from health and human services. Recommendation to receive and

1910
02:28:02,935 --> 02:28:06,665
file a presentation regarding the city of long beach, cambodian community

1911
02:28:07,145 --> 02:28:09,285
health needs assessments citywide.

1912
02:28:11,485 --> 02:28:15,375
okay, we have a motion and a second, uh, we'll move to

1913
02:28:15,535 --> 02:28:19,535
a staff report. We have allison king

1914
02:28:19,825 --> 02:28:21,205
with the health and human services department.

1915
02:28:25,425 --> 02:28:29,115
good evening. Um, pro mayor, pro

1916
02:28:29,475 --> 02:28:33,215
tem , and our honorable council. Tonight the department

1917
02:28:33,675 --> 02:28:37,665
of health and human services is presenting the cambodian community health needs

1918
02:28:38,015 --> 02:28:41,165
assessment, which reflects the lived experiences

1919
02:28:42,155 --> 02:28:45,935
and priorities of the cambodian community in long beach.

1920
02:28:46,925 --> 02:28:50,035
this work aligns with the city's racial equity and reconciliation

1921
02:28:51,065 --> 02:28:54,335
initiative by advancing racial data transparency

1922
02:28:55,915 --> 02:28:59,415
and centering community voice in decision making.

1923
02:29:00,965 --> 02:29:04,275
I'll now turn it over to nicole san andre, our

1924
02:29:05,295 --> 02:29:06,605
cambodian health equity coordinator.

1925
02:29:09,365 --> 02:29:09,835
thank you, allison.

1926
02:29:21,755 --> 02:29:25,525
good evening council member. The purpose of this assessment was to better understand

1927
02:29:26,105 --> 02:29:29,985
the health and social need of the cambodian resident in long beach and

1928
02:29:30,205 --> 02:29:34,125
signal hill, particularly following covid-19, and to help

1929
02:29:34,905 --> 02:29:38,765
inform culturally responsive programs and services. Additionally, I would

1930
02:29:39,125 --> 02:29:42,045
like to note that we also included cambodian residents

1931
02:29:43,145 --> 02:29:47,045
in signal hill due to interconnectedness of the cambodian

1932
02:29:47,365 --> 02:29:50,975
community across cities. Some, some cambodian

1933
02:29:51,535 --> 02:29:55,275
residents live in signal hill, but work, worship, access,

1934
02:29:55,695 --> 02:29:59,455
healthcare and community program in long beach where my speaking

1935
02:30:00,415 --> 02:30:04,165
resources are more accessible. Next slide.

1936
02:30:06,865 --> 02:30:10,315
this particular project was conducted in partnership

1937
02:30:10,945 --> 02:30:14,195
with cambodian communities, uh, the united cambodian community,

1938
02:30:15,715 --> 02:30:18,715
families in good health camp scholar and an academic partner,

1939
02:30:19,975 --> 02:30:23,695
um, csu dominguez hill, using community led

1940
02:30:24,095 --> 02:30:25,795
and culturally response approach.

1941
02:30:28,715 --> 02:30:32,345
their assessment collected 447 surveys between

1942
02:30:32,925 --> 02:30:36,825
may and august of 2024, both in kamai and english,

1943
02:30:38,065 --> 02:30:41,905
followed by community listening sessions. Survey was also

1944
02:30:42,185 --> 02:30:46,015
conducted by bilingual staffs and volunteer through trusted community

1945
02:30:46,625 --> 02:30:50,615
spaces. Next slide. Our

1946
02:30:50,835 --> 02:30:54,275
sample included 18 to 92 yale cambodians

1947
02:30:55,535 --> 02:30:59,355
one third were full, full-time worker and nearly 20%

1948
02:31:00,295 --> 02:31:04,235
had less than high school education. About one in five

1949
02:31:04,525 --> 02:31:08,505
respondent lived in multi-family dwellings with

1950
02:31:08,895 --> 02:31:12,695
an average household size of four language access issues.

1951
02:31:13,495 --> 02:31:17,315
intergenerational homes and economics stability were also founded

1952
02:31:17,735 --> 02:31:21,585
in the assessment. These demographic emphasized the needs of

1953
02:31:22,125 --> 02:31:24,245
culturally and linguistically relevant services

1954
02:31:27,455 --> 02:31:31,165
based on both surveys, result and community listening sessions.

1955
02:31:32,225 --> 02:31:35,865
we identify five major area that consistently came up as

1956
02:31:36,785 --> 02:31:40,785
top concern for cambodian residents. These are healthcare access

1957
02:31:41,205 --> 02:31:44,755
and utilization, mental health and emotional wellbeing, housing

1958
02:31:45,645 --> 02:31:49,125
stability and food security, economic security and employment.

1959
02:31:49,665 --> 02:31:53,555
and lastly, community safety and discrimination. These five focus area

1960
02:31:54,025 --> 02:31:57,865
guided us and our analysis and frame the

1961
02:31:58,085 --> 02:31:58,965
next section of a presentation.

1962
02:32:02,745 --> 02:32:06,385
access to healthcare is a significant issue for this sample of

1963
02:32:06,925 --> 02:32:10,805
cambodian resident with about 70% reporting, health

1964
02:32:11,045 --> 02:32:14,835
insurance may lead through medi-cal or medicare. However, insurance

1965
02:32:15,445 --> 02:32:19,325
does not equal to access. 38% experienced a lack

1966
02:32:19,605 --> 02:32:23,365
of support during covid-19 pandemic lead leading to missed appointments.

1967
02:32:24,455 --> 02:32:27,835
65% reported having regular doctor or primary care

1968
02:32:28,485 --> 02:32:32,305
provider. Approximately 26% use traditional healers due

1969
02:32:32,545 --> 02:32:36,345
to familiarity and trust. This

1970
02:32:36,635 --> 02:32:39,755
highlight the need for culturally safety and relationship and healthcare.

1971
02:32:43,075 --> 02:32:46,885
in this lie highlights the top three barrier respondents

1972
02:32:47,725 --> 02:32:51,435
face when trying to access healthcare. The most common barrier is

1973
02:32:51,965 --> 02:32:55,905
cost. With 38% of respondent said healthcare

1974
02:32:56,795 --> 02:33:00,575
is unaffordable even when they have insurance. Second barrier

1975
02:33:01,155 --> 02:33:04,925
is time. About 31% reported not having time

1976
02:33:05,275 --> 02:33:09,255
to seek care often due to long wait times, work schedule,

1977
02:33:09,475 --> 02:33:13,335
or caregiving responsibilities. The third major

1978
02:33:13,655 --> 02:33:17,515
barrier is distant and comfort with 23%. Se

1979
02:33:17,925 --> 02:33:21,815
said care is either too far or that they

1980
02:33:22,055 --> 02:33:25,815
do not feel comfortable in healthcare settings together, these findings suggest

1981
02:33:26,135 --> 02:33:30,115
that access is not just about coverage. It's about whether care is

1982
02:33:30,655 --> 02:33:34,025
affordable, fit into people's lives and feel accessible

1983
02:33:34,715 --> 02:33:36,015
and welcome when they seek it.

1984
02:33:39,835 --> 02:33:43,735
mental health emerged as a significant concern with one in three

1985
02:33:43,985 --> 02:33:46,525
respondent reporting, ongoing stress culture,

1986
02:33:48,135 --> 02:33:51,925
cultural stigmas, mistrust in healthcare system, and limited

1987
02:33:53,075 --> 02:33:56,955
access to culturally relevant services contribute to this gap.

1988
02:33:57,425 --> 02:34:01,335
respondent often rely on family, faith and community leaders

1989
02:34:01,915 --> 02:34:05,775
for support. Underscoring the need for culturally affirming mental health

1990
02:34:06,335 --> 02:34:10,055
approaches and address both intergenerational trauma and community

1991
02:34:10,535 --> 02:34:14,095
based healing. Housing and food

1992
02:34:14,655 --> 02:34:18,325
security emerge as interconnected challenges affecting

1993
02:34:18,995 --> 02:34:22,465
health and wellbeing. Rising health housing costs

1994
02:34:23,395 --> 02:34:27,295
are a significant stressor for many respondent, most of whom are

1995
02:34:27,515 --> 02:34:31,485
renter. Approximately 38% reported experiencing food

1996
02:34:31,775 --> 02:34:35,735
insecurity, including skipping meals due to financial constraint,

1997
02:34:36,505 --> 02:34:40,075
while also facing barrier to access affordable, healthy, and

1998
02:34:40,575 --> 02:34:44,295
culturally familiar food transportation challenges. Further

1999
02:34:44,795 --> 02:34:48,235
limits access to grocery for about

2000
02:34:48,845 --> 02:34:52,055
one third of the respondent. Together these finding highlight

2001
02:34:53,205 --> 02:34:56,785
the needs for integrated solution that address housing, affordability,

2002
02:34:58,295 --> 02:35:01,975
food access, cultural food needs, and transportation barrier.

2003
02:35:06,485 --> 02:35:10,185
nearly one in third respondent lost work or had hour

2004
02:35:10,495 --> 02:35:13,685
reduced and one in four

2005
02:35:14,725 --> 02:35:18,135
reported experiencing or witnessing anti-asian

2006
02:35:18,835 --> 02:35:22,585
hate. These events create lasting fear and

2007
02:35:22,925 --> 02:35:25,405
mistrust. Many community members describe feelings

2008
02:35:27,025 --> 02:35:30,945
unsafe, even doing simple thing like grocery shopping or taking the bus.

2009
02:35:31,665 --> 02:35:35,585
one respondent shared, I don't feel comfortable leaving my

2010
02:35:35,805 --> 02:35:39,635
house because of hate crime against asian communities. Another

2011
02:35:40,275 --> 02:35:44,225
said we had, we need more protection for our elders who

2012
02:35:44,445 --> 02:35:48,235
takes the bus beyond fear. 38% said they

2013
02:35:48,545 --> 02:35:52,125
had no one to help navigate healthcare during the

2014
02:35:52,645 --> 02:35:56,265
pandemic. A gap that left many isolated and

2015
02:35:56,705 --> 02:36:00,115
unsure how to get support these experiences highlight

2016
02:36:00,785 --> 02:36:04,595
the importance of safety, belonging, and trust as part

2017
02:36:04,905 --> 02:36:07,565
of health equity, not just services or programs.

2018
02:36:09,555 --> 02:36:13,515
through surveys and listening session, community member consistently emphasize

2019
02:36:14,545 --> 02:36:18,465
the need for kamai speaking services, affordable housing, transportation

2020
02:36:19,555 --> 02:36:23,525
support, and safer community spaces and

2021
02:36:23,775 --> 02:36:27,715
respond recommendation fo focus on expanding culturally responsive

2022
02:36:28,745 --> 02:36:31,975
services, strengthening mental health supports, address

2023
02:36:32,895 --> 02:36:36,865
food and economic insecurity and advance community safety

2024
02:36:37,255 --> 02:36:37,255
efforts.

2025
02:36:42,145 --> 02:36:42,505
next step?

2026
02:36:46,435 --> 02:36:50,415
yes. The cambodian community health need assessment

2027
02:36:50,755 --> 02:36:54,675
report will be publicly available this month. As

2028
02:36:54,925 --> 02:36:58,835
part of a next step. We had convene a first meeting of the

2029
02:36:59,295 --> 02:37:03,015
cambodian com community health need assessments steering committee to help

2030
02:37:03,655 --> 02:37:07,655
identify current community priorities and guide the next phase of this work.

2031
02:37:08,435 --> 02:37:12,415
the department will also continue to support culturally responsive community

2032
02:37:14,575 --> 02:37:18,455
response activities informed by the findings, and utilize the assessment

2033
02:37:19,075 --> 02:37:22,735
to help inform health equity community projects, funding opportunities.

2034
02:37:26,435 --> 02:37:28,415
that's it. Next one.

2035
02:37:31,715 --> 02:37:34,935
oh, I went ahead. My apologies. Okay. And that's it.

2036
02:37:36,005 --> 02:37:39,375
alright. Yep. Couple more. Slide. One more.

2037
02:37:42,945 --> 02:37:46,925
if there's any question, please reach out to a team at our email on the s slide.

2038
02:37:47,055 --> 02:37:47,725
thank you for your time.

2039
02:37:56,945 --> 02:38:00,715
okay. Does that conclude the staff presentation? Okay. We'll move to the maker of the motion.

2040
02:38:01,455 --> 02:38:05,415
uh, councilman th took that

2041
02:38:05,705 --> 02:38:09,325
was councilwoman sorrow. I'm sorry. I got number first here. Um,

2042
02:38:10,545 --> 02:38:14,075
thank you council member. Um, . Uh,

2043
02:38:14,995 --> 02:38:17,895
so thank you very much for the overview and presentation

2044
02:38:19,555 --> 02:38:23,455
on the, um, health needs, the cambodian health needs assessment. I

2045
02:38:23,575 --> 02:38:27,215
think that, uh, this was the timelining. Just to clarify,

2046
02:38:28,355 --> 02:38:31,775
uh, this was one of, uh, several community health assessment

2047
02:38:32,725 --> 02:38:35,785
that was requested to be conducted post covid

2048
02:38:36,955 --> 02:38:40,835
to see how we can be responsive to the needs of the

2049
02:38:41,255 --> 02:38:44,775
specific community. 'cause they were disproportionately impacted by covid.

2050
02:38:45,355 --> 02:38:49,105
is that correct? Okay. Nodding meaning. Yes.

2051
02:38:49,625 --> 02:38:53,605
I'm, I just wanna make sure , yes, I'm interpreting it. Okay. Thank you very much. I

2052
02:38:53,725 --> 02:38:57,685
just wanted to share, because it's now 2026, and I know

2053
02:38:57,845 --> 02:39:01,025
that these, I appreciate a lot of the work done to

2054
02:39:01,935 --> 02:39:05,925
bring, um, community steering committee members together. So thank you

2055
02:39:06,045 --> 02:39:09,625
to those who have helped, participated and conducted the,

2056
02:39:10,425 --> 02:39:14,165
um, and been part of the, uh, survey as well as the focus groups.

2057
02:39:15,605 --> 02:39:19,525
I think it's so important that, uh, you know, people do know that the community

2058
02:39:19,985 --> 02:39:23,805
has been here for now about 50 years, given that we celebrated

2059
02:39:24,625 --> 02:39:28,625
the, uh, ann or the commemorate the remembrance of the, the

2060
02:39:28,845 --> 02:39:32,435
genocide. It's 51st now, but I think that over time,

2061
02:39:33,465 --> 02:39:37,425
uh, there's still challenges that has changed, but also that has, and

2062
02:39:37,645 --> 02:39:41,445
I think some emerging one that had come up was from the post covid

2063
02:39:42,325 --> 02:39:45,365
pandemic and where we had, um, the federal administration

2064
02:39:46,355 --> 02:39:49,765
targeting a specific group of people and blaming particularly,

2065
02:39:51,065 --> 02:39:54,925
uh, those who are from china or may look asian as a cause

2066
02:39:55,305 --> 02:39:59,005
of covid. So, which had triggered a variety

2067
02:39:59,825 --> 02:40:03,805
of violence against seniors at that time. And I just wanted to add

2068
02:40:04,005 --> 02:40:07,665
some context because it's been some time in how this has emerged. Right? So

2069
02:40:08,065 --> 02:40:11,845
having the background is very important, which is why I think that,

2070
02:40:12,385 --> 02:40:16,365
but that doesn't mean that all that fear and those issues just went away.

2071
02:40:16,645 --> 02:40:20,645
right? Which is why this assessment is important because this is still people's

2072
02:40:21,125 --> 02:40:24,165
real lived experience, particularly cambodian community members.

2073
02:40:25,185 --> 02:40:29,065
so I appreciate you also including the signal hill, um,

2074
02:40:29,785 --> 02:40:33,745
as well, city member, uh, cambodian community members because, uh,

2075
02:40:34,665 --> 02:40:38,605
my district, which is really adjacent to signal hill, is hard to tell where the line starts

2076
02:40:38,985 --> 02:40:42,415
and end unless you look at the street, uh, uh, signs.

2077
02:40:43,645 --> 02:40:47,605
I did have a question around, uh, when it's been lifted up

2078
02:40:47,805 --> 02:40:51,665
many times around having language access, and I'm

2079
02:40:51,885 --> 02:40:55,585
wondering how does this, uh, report help inform

2080
02:40:56,185 --> 02:40:59,625
the language access program that we have currently? Uh,

2081
02:41:00,465 --> 02:41:04,445
as far as, um, sharing that information, but also will there

2082
02:41:04,745 --> 02:41:08,445
be exploration and how this report will help inform

2083
02:41:08,865 --> 02:41:11,925
the program around needs and, and other resources.

2084
02:41:16,065 --> 02:41:19,475
thank you, dr. Soro. Um, so in terms of

2085
02:41:20,405 --> 02:41:24,135
this assessment, it will be, it's our first and we're hoping not gonna be our last.

2086
02:41:24,795 --> 02:41:28,735
um, however, I, I think in terms of where we're heading

2087
02:41:28,975 --> 02:41:32,895
currently, we're hoping to get our steering committees members, some of

2088
02:41:33,015 --> 02:41:36,995
who are here today, um, to, to help support guiding us

2089
02:41:37,275 --> 02:41:40,755
in terms of what it could look like and how this report will be

2090
02:41:42,015 --> 02:41:45,575
utilized by a language access team. Um, in partnership

2091
02:41:46,215 --> 02:41:50,075
with our language access team. As you already know, a lot of our

2092
02:41:50,295 --> 02:41:54,215
translation services are very, um, are now more up to date

2093
02:41:54,435 --> 02:41:57,375
and also more accessible for our cambodian community as well. 'cause traditionally,

2094
02:41:58,555 --> 02:42:02,415
um, we translate our material at a, at a very direct,

2095
02:42:02,955 --> 02:42:06,935
um, translation where community, as some of you may already know, our

2096
02:42:07,135 --> 02:42:11,015
community member, some of them might not be able to read at that

2097
02:42:11,175 --> 02:42:14,975
level. So, current, one of the, our continued partnership, we're hoping

2098
02:42:15,395 --> 02:42:19,375
to, uh, work with language access to make sure our language access are translating

2099
02:42:20,135 --> 02:42:24,095
material in where community are able to do so. But also currently we're waiting

2100
02:42:24,215 --> 02:42:28,135
for our community, uh, steering committee recommendation as well,

2101
02:42:28,405 --> 02:42:32,095
because again, they're in the community. They're the one that's doing the direct

2102
02:42:32,495 --> 02:42:36,015
work with community, and they're hearing the day-to-day basis. So they're,

2103
02:42:36,815 --> 02:42:40,695
whatever their recommendation may be, that's what we're gonna utilize to continue to guide us to doing

2104
02:42:40,855 --> 02:42:44,785
this work, um, while always emphasizing on amplifying

2105
02:42:45,535 --> 02:42:49,455
a community voices through this process. So we're in a early stake. We just have a first steering

2106
02:42:49,575 --> 02:42:53,495
committee meeting last month. We're hoping to get more done. Okay. Thank

2107
02:42:53,775 --> 02:42:57,535
you for that update. I think that every, uh, the different assessment

2108
02:42:57,915 --> 02:43:01,755
groups, um, that has a steering committee and they're at different, um,

2109
02:43:02,125 --> 02:43:05,695
pace, uh, as far as timelining. And I think, you know, that

2110
02:43:06,215 --> 02:43:10,175
question applies to these other area issues that would be related to the

2111
02:43:10,375 --> 02:43:14,285
department, such as economic impacts, right? Is that gonna be shared

2112
02:43:14,595 --> 02:43:18,465
with our economic development opportunities department as

2113
02:43:18,685 --> 02:43:22,355
well, so that they can be informed in areas that they can provide

2114
02:43:22,845 --> 02:43:26,565
programming or resources to, to those respective small businesses.

2115
02:43:26,865 --> 02:43:30,805
so thank you. I look forward in hearing the progress of the steering committee,

2116
02:43:31,445 --> 02:43:35,325
prioritizing, uh, the issues as we narrow down what programming

2117
02:43:35,925 --> 02:43:39,715
could look like. But I think that we also know that we're going into

2118
02:43:40,045 --> 02:43:43,745
a times where there's gonna be more budget constraint. So

2119
02:43:44,325 --> 02:43:48,105
I think that more than ever partnership is gonna be so crucial, uh,

2120
02:43:48,465 --> 02:43:51,885
not only amongst other department, but also with our community members,

2121
02:43:53,145 --> 02:43:56,865
uh, as organizations that we work with in order to figure out

2122
02:43:57,235 --> 02:44:01,035
ways that we can, uh, collectively think through programming

2123
02:44:01,985 --> 02:44:05,885
and sharing resources if we can, and expertise. Uh, so thank

2124
02:44:06,085 --> 02:44:09,765
you very much for all the hard work. Um, and I look forward to staying updated,

2125
02:44:10,945 --> 02:44:14,885
uh, on this. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. We'll

2126
02:44:15,165 --> 02:44:19,145
go to the second of the motion. Thank you so much, chair. Um, so

2127
02:44:19,605 --> 02:44:23,545
I just wanna say that I'm really proud to live in a city, um, that focuses on

2128
02:44:24,125 --> 02:44:27,965
ensuring that and understanding that the cambodian community is not just part

2129
02:44:28,245 --> 02:44:31,965
of long beach. Um, it is part of our core, uh, city identity,

2130
02:44:32,625 --> 02:44:36,605
uh, history, and I believe future as well. Um, so, and I

2131
02:44:36,725 --> 02:44:40,485
wanna thank all those community members who took part, um, in this analysis. Over 400,

2132
02:44:41,305 --> 02:44:45,305
uh, conversations, I know, uh, took a lot of energy to

2133
02:44:45,525 --> 02:44:49,165
get folks to fill things out, come to community events, and engage accordingly.

2134
02:44:50,145 --> 02:44:54,125
uh, director king, thank you for overseeing this and to, uh, health equity coordinator.

2135
02:44:54,745 --> 02:44:58,605
nicole. Um, thank you for the presentation. So I, what

2136
02:44:58,845 --> 02:45:02,685
I appreciate about this, uh, health needs assessment, that is that it doesn't

2137
02:45:02,965 --> 02:45:06,895
just exist on paper. Um, I believe based on the kinds

2138
02:45:07,245 --> 02:45:10,635
of feedback that you've shared with us today, it reflects lived experiences,

2139
02:45:11,865 --> 02:45:15,325
the struggles and the triumphs, um, that I hear from my constituents,

2140
02:45:15,985 --> 02:45:19,885
and then personally that I hear from my family members who are of cambodian descent.

2141
02:45:21,395 --> 02:45:25,035
this, uh, data specifically shares with us that we need

2142
02:45:25,725 --> 02:45:29,205
culturally competent mental health and other care linguistic services,

2143
02:45:29,825 --> 02:45:33,765
uh, for this community. And that was reinforced in some of the feedback that the

2144
02:45:33,925 --> 02:45:37,715
community, um, had shared. But I do believe that this, uh, plan here

2145
02:45:38,085 --> 02:45:41,725
provides us with some actionable, uh, steps that we can take,

2146
02:45:42,265 --> 02:45:46,185
uh, to make sure that we tear down those barriers, um, help people not

2147
02:45:46,405 --> 02:45:50,305
only be part of social safety nets, but frankly feel safe, uh, within our

2148
02:45:50,525 --> 02:45:54,465
community. And that we could hear loud and clear from what you've described, um,

2149
02:45:54,685 --> 02:45:58,525
like my colleague. I too look forward to how we can align resources,

2150
02:45:59,345 --> 02:46:02,205
um, to ensure that we're prioritizing some of the grassroots

2151
02:46:03,555 --> 02:46:06,845
organizations that already have the community trust that you talked about,

2152
02:46:07,665 --> 02:46:11,665
um, so that we can make sure that we get the community, all of the, uh,

2153
02:46:11,885 --> 02:46:15,505
public health that it deserves. So, um, I wanna thank you for,

2154
02:46:16,025 --> 02:46:19,805
um, really making sure that this particular, um, health needs assessment

2155
02:46:20,495 --> 02:46:24,305
lifts up the voice of the cambodian community. Um, and I look forward to

2156
02:46:24,525 --> 02:46:28,265
hearing next steps. Thank you. Alright, thank you. Uh,

2157
02:46:28,545 --> 02:46:32,445
it appears we have two members of the public who would like to speak. We have sangha

2158
02:46:33,025 --> 02:46:33,565
and savon,

2159
02:47:03,315 --> 02:47:07,045
department of health and human services, dr. Alison

2160
02:47:07,975 --> 02:47:10,205
king for your leadership. Uh,

2161
02:47:15,145 --> 02:47:16,875
cambodian community assessment,

2162
02:47:47,725 --> 02:47:48,295
cambodian assessment

2163
02:48:08,635 --> 02:48:12,435
theory 2020, commitment to

2164
02:48:12,845 --> 02:48:16,415
advance racial and health equity by .

2165
02:48:19,135 --> 02:48:23,085
good evening city council members. Uh, I'm sangha resident of

2166
02:48:23,505 --> 02:48:27,385
district six. I'm here to congratulate the team,

2167
02:48:28,045 --> 02:48:31,935
dr. Lisa king and the whole team for doing great job regarding

2168
02:48:32,575 --> 02:48:36,505
this assessment. And as a cambodian community member, this is really the first

2169
02:48:36,665 --> 02:48:40,615
opportunity to also thank you everyone involved for uplifting

2170
02:48:41,225 --> 02:48:44,685
our cambodian community, because this is the testament to

2171
02:48:45,725 --> 02:48:49,105
how the city is taking good care of the community in a way, like,

2172
02:48:49,885 --> 02:48:53,845
uh, especially the promoting healthcare and how,

2173
02:48:54,365 --> 02:48:58,225
uh, cambodian people live in the community alongside with other cambodian

2174
02:48:58,505 --> 02:49:02,145
folk, other folks, because, uh, this is, uh, the statement

2175
02:49:02,585 --> 02:49:06,325
itself to, to, uh, to emphasize that, uh,

2176
02:49:07,125 --> 02:49:11,005
cambodian community is taken care of. And again, the, uh, tonight I would

2177
02:49:11,165 --> 02:49:14,965
really humbly ask that city council members vote to approve,

2178
02:49:15,585 --> 02:49:19,485
uh, this item of the agenda for the cambodian, uh, the health

2179
02:49:19,835 --> 02:49:23,765
need assessment report. And, uh, because this, this means

2180
02:49:24,085 --> 02:49:27,715
a lot to our community. Thank you so much. Thank you.

2181
02:49:31,795 --> 02:49:35,215
hi, good evening, council member. Uh, my name is ion cy,

2182
02:49:35,835 --> 02:49:39,635
and thank you to dr. King and nicole for this presentation. Uh,

2183
02:49:40,005 --> 02:49:43,335
I've been working at united cambodia community for a little over 10 years now,

2184
02:49:44,235 --> 02:49:47,995
uh, helping the youth and the community, uh,

2185
02:49:48,835 --> 02:49:52,095
access various things from, have the school art program,

2186
02:49:53,235 --> 02:49:57,215
uh, uh, senior program, and learning about how to talk

2187
02:49:57,495 --> 02:50:01,035
about health, uh, oral history, about their trauma.

2188
02:50:02,955 --> 02:50:06,895
and, um, and with our other steering

2189
02:50:07,015 --> 02:50:10,845
committee, uh, kimberly town inc. Um, seniors

2190
02:50:11,355 --> 02:50:15,325
taking, uh, self-defense courses because of the

2191
02:50:15,545 --> 02:50:19,405
fear that they've had. And so, what we have tried to do at,

2192
02:50:19,765 --> 02:50:23,745
uh, at ucc, you know, the last years we have served

2193
02:50:24,055 --> 02:50:28,045
four, uh, 5,400, uh, community members, uh,

2194
02:50:28,525 --> 02:50:32,105
is that we wanna empower our community. And, uh, programs

2195
02:50:32,665 --> 02:50:35,825
that we provide are like, you know, uh, esl classes,

2196
02:50:36,925 --> 02:50:40,325
um, access to resources and where to

2197
02:50:40,975 --> 02:50:44,505
empower them and not just, you know, being able to hand them

2198
02:50:45,095 --> 02:50:49,025
different things that, that, you know, that would just, uh, continue to equip with them.

2199
02:50:49,645 --> 02:50:53,625
so our purpose is to empower a community, build a healthy long beach,

2200
02:50:54,125 --> 02:50:58,065
uh, and of course, the cambodian community. I live in district three, but I

2201
02:50:58,145 --> 02:51:02,005
work in district six, so I get to see a variety of, of

2202
02:51:02,225 --> 02:51:06,085
places. I'm very privileged that way, I think, to be able to see two

2203
02:51:06,305 --> 02:51:10,285
sides of, of my community. And I understand the west side as

2204
02:51:10,505 --> 02:51:14,425
well, uh, and the need. So I just want us to say thank you

2205
02:51:14,765 --> 02:51:18,565
and I love the city. And please, I know the funding is, is

2206
02:51:19,005 --> 02:51:22,745
not quite there, but continue to fund our health department because that's for all of us.

2207
02:51:23,195 --> 02:51:27,055
thank you. Okay. Madam clerk,

2208
02:51:27,475 --> 02:51:31,255
can you confirm that concludes public comment? That concludes public comment. Okay. Without objection, we'll

2209
02:51:31,495 --> 02:51:31,735
move to vote.

2210
02:51:38,695 --> 02:51:42,505
motion carries. Okay, thank you. We're into the forties. Item

2211
02:51:42,795 --> 02:51:46,635
number 40, report from health and human services

2212
02:51:46,975 --> 02:51:50,915
recommendation to execute all documents necessary to amend the grant

2213
02:51:51,155 --> 02:51:55,035
agreement with the los angeles county chief executive office for a

2214
02:51:55,315 --> 02:51:59,215
revised total contract amount of 12,000,111 and

2215
02:51:59,435 --> 02:52:03,275
$52,000 for measure a comprehensive homeless solutions

2216
02:52:03,915 --> 02:52:07,795
citywide. Um, okay. Thank you. We have

2217
02:52:08,115 --> 02:52:10,795
a motion and a second. Do we have a staff report?

2218
02:52:13,075 --> 02:52:16,925
okay. No staff report on this. And for those of you keeping score at

2219
02:52:17,085 --> 02:52:21,085
home, I've messed this up twice tonight. So we're gonna go to the maker of the motion. Joni, rick

2220
02:52:21,315 --> 02:52:25,125
sodi, uh, uh, thank you chair. I'm always gonna

2221
02:52:25,325 --> 02:52:29,025
support investments into our health department, our

2222
02:52:29,445 --> 02:52:32,915
homeless services, and the fantastic work that our continuum of care, um, does.

2223
02:52:33,505 --> 02:52:37,445
um, and you're very deserving of this. And I only hope that we are able to

2224
02:52:37,805 --> 02:52:41,805
continue to fund everything at the same levels that we've been able to, and that we have a reversal in

2225
02:52:41,925 --> 02:52:43,845
some of the decisions that we see at the federal level.

2226
02:52:46,095 --> 02:52:50,095
okay. Thank you to the seconder. I'm just delighted to

2227
02:52:50,255 --> 02:52:54,195
be able to accept, uh, millions of dollars in resources, uh,

2228
02:52:54,415 --> 02:52:58,295
from the county and other measures accordingly. I look forward to supporting. Thank

2229
02:52:58,535 --> 02:53:02,415
you. Okay, I see no other council comment. Uh, any members

2230
02:53:02,715 --> 02:53:06,615
of the public? There's no public comment. Okay. Without objection. Let's

2231
02:53:06,895 --> 02:53:07,175
go to a vote.

2232
02:53:11,905 --> 02:53:15,745
motion is carried. Thank you. Number 41. Report

2233
02:53:16,195 --> 02:53:20,165
from health and human services recommendation to execute all documents necessary

2234
02:53:20,705 --> 02:53:24,325
to amend contract with the los angeles county chief executive office

2235
02:53:25,105 --> 02:53:27,875
for an updated contract amount not to exceed $9,889,433

2236
02:53:31,865 --> 02:53:34,445
for measure a local solutions fund citywide.

2237
02:53:35,875 --> 02:53:39,705
okay. Thank you to the, uh, maker of the motion council member thrash.

2238
02:53:40,495 --> 02:53:44,245
thank you so much. Chair unequivocally support. Okay. To the seconder,

2239
02:53:44,755 --> 02:53:45,315
joni, rick sodi.

2240
02:53:50,245 --> 02:53:54,225
are we good? Sorry, we're having some technical cept here. Um, but none nonetheless.

2241
02:53:55,085 --> 02:53:59,065
uh, ditto. Uh, councilman rush took, uh, happy to accept this funding, uh, on

2242
02:53:59,265 --> 02:54:02,715
behalf of our health department. Okay, that concludes council deliberation.

2243
02:54:03,475 --> 02:54:07,395
do we have any members of the public who are speaking on this? No. Public comment. Okay. Let's move to

2244
02:54:07,515 --> 02:54:07,635
a vote.

2245
02:54:13,515 --> 02:54:17,475
motion is carried. Thank you. Number 42, report

2246
02:54:17,965 --> 02:54:21,845
from human resources recommendations to purchase through alliant

2247
02:54:22,335 --> 02:54:26,235
insurance services. Various insurance policies, total cost of

2248
02:54:26,455 --> 02:54:29,655
all coverage coverages, shall not exceed $18,418,150

2249
02:54:33,435 --> 02:54:36,855
and execute all documents necessary to secure these coverages

2250
02:54:37,455 --> 02:54:41,175
citywide. Okay. Thank you for that abbreviated reading

2251
02:54:41,955 --> 02:54:45,855
and, uh, much appreciated. Uh, we'll go to the make of the motion council member

2252
02:54:46,275 --> 02:54:50,075
sorrow. Um, I support the item. I think, fortunately,

2253
02:54:51,625 --> 02:54:55,605
you know, insurance needed for, um, all the activities that's done, and some have increased

2254
02:54:56,065 --> 02:54:59,705
and some have decreased. So, um, that's it for my comment.

2255
02:55:00,415 --> 02:55:03,765
okay. To the secondary councilman row, I support, uh, the item.

2256
02:55:04,675 --> 02:55:08,605
okay. We have a motion a second. Any members of the public? No public comment. Okay. Move

2257
02:55:08,845 --> 02:55:12,805
to a vote. Motion is

2258
02:55:13,025 --> 02:55:16,955
carried. Okay. I'm sorry. I forgot to tell you to fasten your seat belts for

2259
02:55:17,075 --> 02:55:19,715
this section of the, uh, agenda. Uh, item number 44,

2260
02:55:21,495 --> 02:55:25,495
uh, 40 43. I'm sorry, I got ahead of myself. , we

2261
02:55:25,715 --> 02:55:29,575
still thinking. Report from human resources. Recommendation

2262
02:55:30,475 --> 02:55:34,315
to procure property insurance for city buildings, contents, and vehicles

2263
02:55:34,895 --> 02:55:38,875
via alliant insurance services property insurance program to include

2264
02:55:39,275 --> 02:55:42,585
primary cyber liability boiler and ma machinery

2265
02:55:43,415 --> 02:55:47,075
and primary property layers for the queen mary. Total premium

2266
02:55:47,655 --> 02:55:49,675
for these policies shall not exceed $7,226,363

2267
02:55:53,955 --> 02:55:57,775
citywide. Okay. Comments from the, uh, motion or, uh,

2268
02:55:58,225 --> 02:56:02,215
council member fashion? Took comment. Did one of my colleagues want

2269
02:56:02,455 --> 02:56:06,245
to motion councilwoman in dejas? No.

2270
02:56:07,175 --> 02:56:11,145
okay. Thank you. No comment. Okay. To the seconder, uh, council member

2271
02:56:11,385 --> 02:56:15,385
allen, no comment. Uh, approve the item. Okay. Any public comment?

2272
02:56:16,085 --> 02:56:17,425
no public comment. Okay. Move to vote.

2273
02:56:27,195 --> 02:56:31,115
motion is carried. Thank you. Item number 44, report

2274
02:56:31,535 --> 02:56:35,215
from public works. Recommendation to adopt plans and specifications

2275
02:56:35,955 --> 02:56:39,925
and adopt resolution to execute a contract with comp compass

2276
02:56:41,815 --> 02:56:45,685
contracting and consulting for the construction of the convention center, promenade

2277
02:56:46,315 --> 02:56:49,935
and ra rainbow lagoon curb concrete repairs for a total

2278
02:56:50,495 --> 02:56:52,255
contract amount, not to exceed $4,025,000.

2279
02:56:54,535 --> 02:56:58,195
district one. Um, thank you. We have, uh,

2280
02:56:58,575 --> 02:57:01,635
a motion and a second. Um, we're gonna move to a staff report.

2281
02:57:05,835 --> 02:57:09,685
all right. Good evening. Again, chair and council members, we do have a brief staff report that

2282
02:57:09,975 --> 02:57:12,935
we'll we'll go through here. Thanks for pulling that up.

2283
02:57:16,445 --> 02:57:20,305
so we are combining two projects, the convention center and the

2284
02:57:20,505 --> 02:57:24,055
rainbow lagoon. They're both located in the downtown shoreline area.

2285
02:57:24,965 --> 02:57:28,945
the convention center features more than 400,000 square feet of

2286
02:57:29,145 --> 02:57:32,705
meeting and exhibit, uh, exhibit space. And the area

2287
02:57:33,205 --> 02:57:37,145
around the convention center will be utilized for the 2028 games, hosting

2288
02:57:37,625 --> 02:57:41,525
several events. The rainbow lagoon is a saltwater lagoon

2289
02:57:41,945 --> 02:57:45,905
that's connected to the bay, um, and is a destination and a special

2290
02:57:46,185 --> 02:57:47,225
events location.

2291
02:57:50,875 --> 02:57:54,335
so, a brief background on the convention center. It was originally constructed

2292
02:57:54,885 --> 02:57:58,295
back in the seventies. There was a major renovation back in 94.

2293
02:57:59,755 --> 02:58:03,665
the pedestrian bridge that connects the convention center to the

2294
02:58:03,885 --> 02:58:07,705
other side of shoreline drive was constructed in 82. And

2295
02:58:07,925 --> 02:58:11,475
there have been some minor repairs and maintenance, uh, over the years, but nonetheless,

2296
02:58:12,165 --> 02:58:15,885
there is still, uh, some significant work that needs to take place out there on site.

2297
02:58:18,735 --> 02:58:21,915
so what is that work that we're gonna be doing? We've got some deficiencies

2298
02:58:22,855 --> 02:58:26,585
of non-structural elements that will be addressed as represented here

2299
02:58:26,975 --> 02:58:30,735
in some of these photos. You've got some damaged sidewalks, some cracks,

2300
02:58:31,755 --> 02:58:35,305
deteriorated stairs, um, and some leaking down into the parking garages.

2301
02:58:39,115 --> 02:58:42,755
over at the rainbow lagoon, we have a five and a half acre

2302
02:58:43,275 --> 02:58:47,085
manmade salt water lagoon. As I had mentioned previously, uh, was constructed

2303
02:58:47,725 --> 02:58:51,355
a number of decades ago. And while again, some minor repairs

2304
02:58:51,845 --> 02:58:55,485
have been made over the years, the perimeter walkway is in a state of disrepair.

2305
02:58:59,655 --> 02:59:03,595
so our goals over there at the lagoon are to repair the curb

2306
02:59:04,095 --> 02:59:06,635
and the walking surface surrounding the lagoon itself.

2307
02:59:11,925 --> 02:59:14,825
as shown on this image here, you've got some, uh, deteriorated

2308
02:59:15,985 --> 02:59:19,925
concrete coping as well as the broken tiles, the broken bricks and

2309
02:59:20,625 --> 02:59:24,145
deteriorated concrete and cracks and uplifts in the, in the

2310
02:59:24,985 --> 02:59:24,985
sidewalk.

2311
02:59:29,325 --> 02:59:32,525
so we did put this project out to bid, um, the,

2312
02:59:33,485 --> 02:59:37,155
as a combined project, the, the goal of which was to find a contractor

2313
02:59:37,825 --> 02:59:41,705
that can perform both projects. Uh, we opened the bids back in february,

2314
02:59:42,135 --> 02:59:46,065
however, we, we received no bids on this project, so we

2315
02:59:46,225 --> 02:59:50,225
did decide to move forward. We courted our construction

2316
02:59:50,595 --> 02:59:54,525
folks that are out there and asked them to submit on

2317
02:59:54,745 --> 02:59:58,725
this project, asked them if they would be interested, and we ultimately were able to

2318
02:59:59,295 --> 03:00:03,065
work with compass to, uh, compass contracting and consulting.

2319
03:00:03,925 --> 03:00:07,745
we worked with them to, uh, get a price, negotiate a price, uh, for this

2320
03:00:08,025 --> 03:00:11,805
project. So we, we selected them and,

2321
03:00:12,285 --> 03:00:15,705
uh, worked with them based on prior experience on projects within the city.

2322
03:00:18,975 --> 03:00:22,735
so a little bit of background. Uh, they did serve, uh,

2323
03:00:23,015 --> 03:00:26,995
and worked with us directly on a couple different projects. We, they were the

2324
03:00:27,155 --> 03:00:31,035
general contractors, cm or construction manager, responsible for

2325
03:00:31,235 --> 03:00:35,175
overseeing the macarthur park renovation project that was recently completed. And

2326
03:00:35,495 --> 03:00:38,915
the davenport park expansion project also recently completed,

2327
03:00:39,815 --> 03:00:42,875
uh, with a combined construction value of over $13 million.

2328
03:00:44,615 --> 03:00:48,415
uh, they were responsible for project management, including onboarding subcontractors,

2329
03:00:49,315 --> 03:00:53,275
working with different folks to, uh, deliver both of those projects. So we do have confidence

2330
03:00:53,835 --> 03:00:56,915
in their ability to deliver this, this project as well.

2331
03:00:57,945 --> 03:01:01,935
they have a pretty good understanding prior to, to compass. They also worked with us in

2332
03:01:02,435 --> 03:01:06,435
a couple other projects. Um, we, we have confidence in their

2333
03:01:06,665 --> 03:01:10,235
ability to know and understand the long beach construction

2334
03:01:10,715 --> 03:01:12,115
standards and rules and regulations.

2335
03:01:14,945 --> 03:01:18,475
it is, uh, an important to note that the previous projects mentioned were,

2336
03:01:19,145 --> 03:01:21,765
uh, completed on budget and on schedule.

2337
03:01:25,915 --> 03:01:29,895
so the budget for this project, we have $5.3 million available.

2338
03:01:30,675 --> 03:01:34,535
uh, the total cost of these projects, both the convention center and the

2339
03:01:34,695 --> 03:01:38,205
restoration around the lagoon, uh, is anticipated to cost $5.3 million.

2340
03:01:42,275 --> 03:01:46,055
so our goal, uh, should the item be, uh, passed this evening,

2341
03:01:46,955 --> 03:01:50,625
we would quickly enter into construction contracts. We would begin

2342
03:01:51,065 --> 03:01:54,855
later this year and wrap up construction in 2027.

2343
03:01:58,245 --> 03:02:00,615
that concludes staff report, and I'm available for any questions.

2344
03:02:04,275 --> 03:02:07,925
okay. Thank you. We'll, uh, move to the maker of the motion. Mary zendejas.

2345
03:02:09,375 --> 03:02:12,285
thank you. Thank you director hickman for that presentation.

2346
03:02:13,545 --> 03:02:17,425
uh, we have a beautiful convention center, promenade wok

2347
03:02:17,645 --> 03:02:21,495
and rebo lagoon that offers aesthetic settings for a lovely visit

2348
03:02:22,025 --> 03:02:25,765
to our downtown long beach. I am in great support of these

2349
03:02:26,115 --> 03:02:29,975
repairs and improvements, and I'm glad to see we have a record of successful

2350
03:02:30,925 --> 03:02:34,865
projects completions with this contract partner. Um,

2351
03:02:35,145 --> 03:02:38,535
so that brings me great excitement. I greatly appreciate

2352
03:02:39,235 --> 03:02:43,125
that the presentation includes the project schedule. 'cause

2353
03:02:43,265 --> 03:02:47,245
I'm, I always wanna know when it's gonna be completed, and I know

2354
03:02:47,365 --> 03:02:50,805
we have a lot to do, but, um, thank you for sharing that with us.

2355
03:02:51,545 --> 03:02:55,465
uh, I'm looking forward to seeing the results coming back, um, and seeing the

2356
03:02:55,685 --> 03:02:59,475
completion in in spring of 27. Thank you very much. Okay.

2357
03:02:59,765 --> 03:03:01,795
thank you to the seconder, dr. Joni otti.

2358
03:03:04,395 --> 03:03:08,175
always glad to see investment in infrastructure, uh, in our city, and thinking about

2359
03:03:08,405 --> 03:03:12,195
just, you know, how much utilization we have of the rainbow la grown and just that area. Um,

2360
03:03:12,435 --> 03:03:16,415
I'm happy to see this in investment. Thank you. Okay. Seeing no other council

2361
03:03:16,705 --> 03:03:20,655
discussion and no members of the public wishing to speak, let's move to a vote.

2362
03:03:26,915 --> 03:03:30,015
motion is carried. Thank you. Item number 45,

2363
03:03:31,475 --> 03:03:35,395
report from public works. Recommendation to adopt specifications and

2364
03:03:35,665 --> 03:03:38,975
award a contract to laz parking for providing

2365
03:03:39,815 --> 03:03:43,655
citywide parking operations and management services for a total

2366
03:03:44,295 --> 03:03:46,285
contract amount, not to exceed $16,014,945

2367
03:03:49,595 --> 03:03:51,735
and execute all documents necessary citywide.

2368
03:03:54,205 --> 03:03:58,045
okay. Uh, we have a motion a second, and it looks like director hickman is

2369
03:03:58,245 --> 03:04:02,215
ready to present another report. Yes, sir. We'll,

2370
03:04:02,565 --> 03:04:06,365
we'll make this one, um, pretty brief. It's a a pretty robust slide deck,

2371
03:04:06,635 --> 03:04:10,385
anybody's feel free to, uh, flip through it. There's a lot of great information in there. But

2372
03:04:10,645 --> 03:04:14,365
I will, uh, quickly touch on a few of the highlights, uh, that I think are important

2373
03:04:14,805 --> 03:04:18,445
to note. So we have a pretty robust system,

2374
03:04:18,945 --> 03:04:22,685
uh, parking system here in the city. We, that includes parking structures,

2375
03:04:23,085 --> 03:04:26,735
surface lots. And overall, we have 10,418 total

2376
03:04:27,105 --> 03:04:30,435
spaces that, that are managed, uh, by the city because

2377
03:04:31,775 --> 03:04:35,655
we love maps in public works. We've got a, a nice map here that gives you

2378
03:04:35,815 --> 03:04:39,495
an overview of the different parking facilities that we manage, uh, downtown

2379
03:04:40,325 --> 03:04:44,055
over, um, along the beach. And we have north long

2380
03:04:44,335 --> 03:04:46,575
beach, uh, in the inset as well as downtown.

2381
03:04:50,385 --> 03:04:54,345
so, parking management overview. The, the goal behind bringing somebody on

2382
03:04:54,645 --> 03:04:58,525
board to do this is to run the day-to-day, uh, operations and management of the

2383
03:04:58,685 --> 03:05:02,035
facilities themselves. This is a 365 day operation.

2384
03:05:02,945 --> 03:05:06,845
we need somebody there, um, onsite to serve the public, uh, protect the

2385
03:05:07,045 --> 03:05:10,735
revenue stream, uh, keep the facilities ready to go, keep 'em safe, clean,

2386
03:05:11,585 --> 03:05:15,565
and we want to be able to continue to scale up what we're doing, uh, throughout the

2387
03:05:15,685 --> 03:05:19,575
city. So I do wanna spend a minute

2388
03:05:19,715 --> 03:05:23,645
on, on this slide. Our previous contract allowed for the parking manager

2389
03:05:24,315 --> 03:05:28,095
to handle the maintenance, landscaping capital projects. Uh, kind of a whole,

2390
03:05:28,665 --> 03:05:32,305
whole approach type effort. Uh, there were some small

2391
03:05:32,765 --> 03:05:36,555
specialized projects or initiatives that were led by the city, um,

2392
03:05:37,115 --> 03:05:40,915
but the majority of work was handled by the parking contractor. Our

2393
03:05:41,155 --> 03:05:45,055
new contract, or what's before you this evening, is that the parking manager

2394
03:05:45,525 --> 03:05:49,235
will handle the day-to-day operations, as noted on the previous slide, making

2395
03:05:49,655 --> 03:05:53,335
sure everything's safe, beautiful, accessible, uh, signages

2396
03:05:53,895 --> 03:05:57,535
in place, that kind of thing. Public works will then be handling and performing

2397
03:05:58,195 --> 03:06:01,095
the management of the landscape and cip type projects.

2398
03:06:04,735 --> 03:06:08,695
so, some recent improvements to our parking system include equipment, uh,

2399
03:06:08,965 --> 03:06:12,835
technology. We're gonna continue to evolve and adapt and, and look

2400
03:06:12,995 --> 03:06:16,955
at new opportunities there. Uh, we've also repainted some of our facilities.

2401
03:06:17,595 --> 03:06:21,575
we've added new way finding signage, new security cameras and, and, um,

2402
03:06:22,325 --> 03:06:24,555
additional lot striping and improvements.

2403
03:06:27,595 --> 03:06:31,305
um, but we're not done. We're gonna continue to invest in our parking assets. We're

2404
03:06:31,655 --> 03:06:35,625
looking at increasing the use of technology, license plate, reading technology,

2405
03:06:36,715 --> 03:06:40,575
qr codes, real-time occupancy monitoring. Uh, and, and the list,

2406
03:06:40,955 --> 03:06:41,475
uh, goes on.

2407
03:06:45,395 --> 03:06:49,155
so our parking systems generate just shy

2408
03:06:49,595 --> 03:06:53,125
of $10 million annually. And our annual parking

2409
03:06:54,415 --> 03:06:58,325
contract, uh, that's before you this evening, includes the just shy of

2410
03:06:58,525 --> 03:07:01,985
$5 million operator contract in addition to, uh, $1 million

2411
03:07:03,475 --> 03:07:07,125
that will be c performed or self-performed cipn maintenance type improvements.

2412
03:07:11,595 --> 03:07:15,275
so over the course of the, the first three years, we have a not to exceed,

2413
03:07:15,915 --> 03:07:19,565
uh, $16 million. Uh, that includes the contingency

2414
03:07:20,645 --> 03:07:24,535
that we also do have options to renew for two additional, uh, one year

2415
03:07:24,805 --> 03:07:27,815
periods. And this is funded across a number of different funding sources.

2416
03:07:31,005 --> 03:07:34,815
that concludes staff presentation. And I'm available along with my colleagues to answer

2417
03:07:35,015 --> 03:07:38,675
any questions. Okay. Uh,

2418
03:07:39,105 --> 03:07:42,975
thank you director hickman. We'll go to the maker of the motion. Uh, mary zendejas.

2419
03:07:44,065 --> 03:07:47,915
thank you. Thank you again. Director hickman. Um, las park has

2420
03:07:48,135 --> 03:07:52,115
been a strong partner of our city for many years. I think they are one

2421
03:07:52,355 --> 03:07:56,295
of our strongest partners that know the needs of long beach

2422
03:07:56,605 --> 03:08:00,545
very well. And they, they have extensive experience

2423
03:08:01,315 --> 03:08:05,095
in this, so happy that we're able to partner with them. Thank you.

2424
03:08:06,045 --> 03:08:09,775
okay. To the seconder, uh, council member allen. Yeah. Um, I agree with you, councilman

2425
03:08:10,365 --> 03:08:14,335
diaz. They've done a great job, uh, for us. And, um, and I'm happy,

2426
03:08:14,635 --> 03:08:18,245
uh, to see us moving forward with another contract. Thank you. Okay.

2427
03:08:18,855 --> 03:08:22,775
comments from, um, council member? Th my point of, I I,

2428
03:08:22,895 --> 03:08:26,895
pardon me? Oh, did you call my name? Yes. Okay, great. I know, I know I

2429
03:08:27,015 --> 03:08:30,935
made you gun shy tonight. I apologize. Um, thank

2430
03:08:31,175 --> 03:08:34,755
you chair. Um, so my comments are related to, um,

2431
03:08:35,875 --> 03:08:39,175
the, I, I agree. I think that the service has been very strong

2432
03:08:39,915 --> 03:08:43,855
and, um, pleased that, you know, we're moving forward. But one of the

2433
03:08:43,935 --> 03:08:47,915
things that I see is when I'm out and there is an event or

2434
03:08:48,215 --> 03:08:52,095
a major set of activities, um, individuals who

2435
03:08:52,295 --> 03:08:56,255
may not be as familiar with interacting with our system, uh, may take

2436
03:08:56,415 --> 03:09:00,415
a little longer and create some backups in some of our, uh, facilities.

2437
03:09:01,065 --> 03:09:04,655
again, especially when we have major events. I'm wondering, does this contract include

2438
03:09:05,385 --> 03:09:09,215
human capital investment? Um, are they, you know, where they make

2439
03:09:09,495 --> 03:09:13,245
sure that there's an attendant there to help people, uh, manage the exit

2440
03:09:13,535 --> 03:09:17,205
process? Um, and if not, is that something that the city does?

2441
03:09:17,835 --> 03:09:21,605
and when do they decide to employ those human, that

2442
03:09:21,895 --> 03:09:25,655
human capital in order to ensure that we have a smooth, um, exit process?

2443
03:09:28,005 --> 03:09:31,275
yeah, great question. We'll have our mobility officer, willie walker,

2444
03:09:32,395 --> 03:09:36,295
uh, help answer that question. Yeah. So it's really,

2445
03:09:36,635 --> 03:09:40,235
um, a little bit of parking theory here. You

2446
03:09:41,105 --> 03:09:44,975
don't always wanna put someone in the lane at an exit when it's busy. Everyone's gonna stop and

2447
03:09:45,135 --> 03:09:48,715
ask them questions. Uh, we saw some examples of this recently. Um,

2448
03:09:50,685 --> 03:09:54,605
what they do a lot of times to manage event parking though, is they pre-sale for our

2449
03:09:54,765 --> 03:09:58,565
events, which means when you get to the exit, it just reads you your license plate and it opens up. You don't

2450
03:09:58,885 --> 03:10:02,885
actually have to wait. So what you might be noticing during special events has a

2451
03:10:03,005 --> 03:10:06,845
lot to do with the traffic that's outside of a garage. So maybe someone's

2452
03:10:07,285 --> 03:10:10,925
gonna go to a stoplight or stop sign and that actually backs up traffic going through the

2453
03:10:11,325 --> 03:10:14,845
garage, which it looks like someone's actually stuck at a, at a gate.

2454
03:10:15,465 --> 03:10:19,405
but yeah, they, they're always staffed and there's always people on site. They just don't always put them in

2455
03:10:19,525 --> 03:10:23,525
the lanes. It slows down traffic. Mm-hmm . So I'm asking the question 'cause

2456
03:10:23,645 --> 03:10:27,605
I was at the events over the weekend with, uh, soccer and lbc mm-hmm .

2457
03:10:27,665 --> 03:10:31,375
um, and I was in a lot, um, and there were two exit lanes.

2458
03:10:32,145 --> 03:10:36,065
um, I could tell that, uh, patrons were having a hard time understanding how

2459
03:10:36,285 --> 03:10:40,225
to use the systems and there was only one, uh, person there to manage

2460
03:10:40,785 --> 03:10:44,605
the exit. Um, and so that's why I wanted to get a sense, given that we will have

2461
03:10:45,315 --> 03:10:49,205
many more activities during the world cup and of course are preparing for

2462
03:10:49,505 --> 03:10:52,685
the olympics. So my expectation is that we are thinking about

2463
03:10:53,795 --> 03:10:57,725
what, um, assets we will have in place. And I'm assuming that this

2464
03:10:58,205 --> 03:11:02,205
contract considers that so that we don't have that level of stack up that I

2465
03:11:02,285 --> 03:11:05,805
saw over the weekend. Yeah, it, it does. They, so they do have,

2466
03:11:06,365 --> 03:11:10,255
I mean, it's fully staffed. I think it's, I don't

2467
03:11:10,415 --> 03:11:14,315
know the hours off the top of my head, but it's massive in there, the amount of hours that they run. So

2468
03:11:14,755 --> 03:11:17,895
if, if we approve them to staff up for special events, they can.

2469
03:11:19,045 --> 03:11:22,775
okay. Um, I look forward to maybe having further conversations about that. Thank you.

2470
03:11:24,245 --> 03:11:26,155
alright, thank you. Uh, council member duggan.

2471
03:11:28,275 --> 03:11:32,115
so the contract with la was started in 2018 and it just was,

2472
03:11:33,075 --> 03:11:37,035
it just ended. Why are we splitting the contract for

2473
03:11:37,255 --> 03:11:41,115
the city to take some of the facility maintenance over? And

2474
03:11:41,335 --> 03:11:44,975
what is the savings? Um, could you share that

2475
03:11:45,625 --> 03:11:49,265
again if that was, uh, part of one of the slides?

2476
03:11:51,015 --> 03:11:54,545
yeah, great question. So, uh, we wanted to, as, as we

2477
03:11:55,105 --> 03:11:58,745
released this rfp, we wanted to make sure that we had a full understanding

2478
03:11:59,445 --> 03:12:03,045
of what it is that a parking operator would do. Uh, there's also some new,

2479
03:12:03,765 --> 03:12:07,505
um, state requirements as well. So we wanted to comply with the new state requirements.

2480
03:12:08,445 --> 03:12:12,385
we also looked at where do we have some overlap with what we do within public works

2481
03:12:12,665 --> 03:12:16,545
currently and with the parking operator. So this really allows us to be

2482
03:12:16,705 --> 03:12:20,585
a little bit more efficient, a little bit more nimble, allow the parking operator to really

2483
03:12:20,875 --> 03:12:24,705
focus in on what they do well and allow us to focus in on what

2484
03:12:24,905 --> 03:12:28,885
we do well. Can you just repeat it would be for

2485
03:12:29,105 --> 03:12:32,585
maintenance, is that picking up trash in the parking lot as well

2486
03:12:33,125 --> 03:12:34,305
as landscaping?

2487
03:12:40,635 --> 03:12:44,615
so, uh, here on, on slide four is really the overview of

2488
03:12:44,775 --> 03:12:48,615
the day to day activities that will be done out there in our parking

2489
03:12:48,945 --> 03:12:52,465
facilities, in our parking lots. This isn't, uh, fully en

2490
03:12:53,005 --> 03:12:56,975
encompassing. There are some additional items. So if a parking garage is full, let's

2491
03:12:57,325 --> 03:13:00,705
say, then we'll have folks available to be there to

2492
03:13:01,495 --> 03:13:05,325
facilitate the way finding direct folks elsewhere. There's also special events

2493
03:13:05,865 --> 03:13:09,765
as we were talking about, uh, previously. So we'd onboard them to help with

2494
03:13:10,015 --> 03:13:13,985
additional, uh, support there as well as maybe some additional security in

2495
03:13:14,205 --> 03:13:17,865
different locations. So this isn't all encompassing, but really the idea is

2496
03:13:18,465 --> 03:13:22,245
manage it on a day-to-day basis. And then, uh, public work should

2497
03:13:22,485 --> 03:13:26,045
be doing more of the landscaping capital projects and improvements. For example,

2498
03:13:26,655 --> 03:13:30,105
installing new security cameras, installing, um,

2499
03:13:30,745 --> 03:13:32,725
new, new led fixtures, that kind of stuff.

2500
03:13:34,915 --> 03:13:36,665
thank you director for clarifying that.

2501
03:13:39,275 --> 03:13:43,205
okay. Uh, thank you. That concludes, uh, council commentary. Um, do we

2502
03:13:43,285 --> 03:13:47,245
have any members of the public issue to speak? No public comment. Alright, thank you.

2503
03:13:47,325 --> 03:13:47,965
let's move to a vote.

2504
03:13:55,545 --> 03:13:59,285
motion is carried. Okay, thank you. We're to the second

2505
03:13:59,585 --> 03:14:03,445
to the last item in the, um, regular agenda. Item number 46,

2506
03:14:03,965 --> 03:14:07,705
please report from public works recommendation to execute

2507
03:14:08,255 --> 03:14:12,235
all documents necessary to amend contract with all american

2508
03:14:12,665 --> 03:14:16,235
asphalt for providing as needed major and secondary highway

2509
03:14:17,035 --> 03:14:20,555
construction services for a revised total annual contract amount

2510
03:14:21,095 --> 03:14:23,955
not to exceed $100 million citywide.

2511
03:14:26,765 --> 03:14:30,645
um, thank you. We have a motion and

2512
03:14:31,145 --> 03:14:33,265
a second. I see no staff report here.

2513
03:14:35,515 --> 03:14:39,475
uh, just, just a brief, brief report. Okay. So this is an existing contract that was

2514
03:14:39,795 --> 03:14:43,195
bid and awarded in 2023. Uh, there is no

2515
03:14:43,895 --> 03:14:47,815
increase to the line item cost themselves. This is an increase in authority that

2516
03:14:47,975 --> 03:14:51,925
will allow us to continue delivering critical infrastructure projects. That

2517
03:14:52,415 --> 03:14:56,075
concludes the report. Well, thank you, uh, to the maker of the motion, dr. Sorrow.

2518
03:14:57,315 --> 03:15:00,935
um, I support the item. Thank you. Okay. To the seconder, dr. Rick

2519
03:15:01,365 --> 03:15:05,175
sodi, uh, no comment chair, just supportive of the item. Okay, thank you.

2520
03:15:05,675 --> 03:15:09,565
um, do we have any public comment on this item? No public comment. Okay.

2521
03:15:09,855 --> 03:15:10,495
let's go to a vote.

2522
03:15:18,485 --> 03:15:21,715
councilman duggan. Motion is carried.

2523
03:15:23,135 --> 03:15:26,685
thank you. I misspoke again. We have item 47 to slip in there.

2524
03:15:28,425 --> 03:15:32,215
report from public works police department recommendation to adopt

2525
03:15:32,695 --> 03:15:36,545
plans and specifications and awarded contract to new

2526
03:15:37,085 --> 03:15:40,775
dynasty construction for construction of the long beach police department crime

2527
03:15:41,545 --> 03:15:45,085
lab laboratory ti project for a total contract amount

2528
03:15:45,585 --> 03:15:49,045
not to exceed 14,000,870 2008 $899,

2529
03:15:50,785 --> 03:15:54,405
and execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract

2530
03:15:54,985 --> 03:15:56,805
and increase appropriations by $12,500,000

2531
03:15:59,145 --> 03:16:02,225
to fully support project delivery including design

2532
03:16:03,165 --> 03:16:06,635
construction and associated administration and design support

2533
03:16:07,395 --> 03:16:11,325
cost district one. Okay. Thank you, uh, to the maker of

2534
03:16:11,485 --> 03:16:15,385
the motion, cindy allen. Um,

2535
03:16:16,025 --> 03:16:19,085
I'm mc mary the mo, the maker of the motion, please.

2536
03:16:21,475 --> 03:16:24,725
okay. And mary cindy house. Thank you. Um,

2537
03:16:25,765 --> 03:16:29,585
the crime lab will become an important component of our public

2538
03:16:30,045 --> 03:16:33,945
safety responses and criminal investigations. I'm glad

2539
03:16:34,105 --> 03:16:37,865
to see these improvements including additional accessible parking

2540
03:16:38,465 --> 03:16:42,305
upgrades and other safety improvements, um, by when do

2541
03:16:42,505 --> 03:16:46,465
we expect the completion of these improvements? If I could

2542
03:16:46,585 --> 03:16:49,465
interrupt just one second. Do you wanna go to your full staff report at this point

2543
03:16:50,885 --> 03:16:54,865
or do you wanna answer that question? Sure. Ha, happy to do that. Yeah. It and the, or both

2544
03:16:55,105 --> 03:16:58,185
the staff report does include a slide on the scan. Perfect. Perfect. Thank you.

2545
03:17:00,375 --> 03:17:04,105
okay. Well without further ado, we'll get right into it. So, uh, we're excited to be here

2546
03:17:04,415 --> 03:17:08,325
this evening to, uh, give you a little overview about this project. Uh,

2547
03:17:08,605 --> 03:17:12,445
did mention it briefly earlier, um, earlier this evening. And

2548
03:17:12,815 --> 03:17:16,585
this is the, the first of our capital improvement projects

2549
03:17:17,045 --> 03:17:20,705
for the new 1 25 elm facility. So the police department

2550
03:17:21,105 --> 03:17:24,985
crime lab is gonna be located on level three. You can see here in the

2551
03:17:25,185 --> 03:17:29,055
diagram on, on the screen before you, uh, we have parking

2552
03:17:29,845 --> 03:17:33,825
on level two in the rooftop long beach police department crime lab on level

2553
03:17:34,025 --> 03:17:37,815
three, and then our new ees, um, department on level four.

2554
03:17:42,865 --> 03:17:46,715
so some of the work that will take place out there, uh, within the crime lab,

2555
03:17:47,035 --> 03:17:50,615
modern forensic lab space evidence process in storing,

2556
03:17:51,355 --> 03:17:54,915
uh, admin spaces and new hvac and other infrastructure

2557
03:17:55,815 --> 03:17:59,485
improvements to the facility itself, uh, including the common space that

2558
03:17:59,875 --> 03:18:00,255
you see here.

2559
03:18:05,325 --> 03:18:09,215
this slide represents a floor plan showing that the project

2560
03:18:09,755 --> 03:18:13,615
is going to include office and circulation areas as well as the crime

2561
03:18:13,915 --> 03:18:17,815
lab itself, restaurant facilities, and then space carved out for a future

2562
03:18:18,335 --> 03:18:19,735
dna lab. That'll be a future project.

2563
03:18:24,345 --> 03:18:26,765
the total cost of the project is $19.8 million.

2564
03:18:28,545 --> 03:18:31,835
uh, available funding, including the proposed bond financing.

2565
03:18:32,625 --> 03:18:34,165
uh, it brings us to $19.8 million.

2566
03:18:40,015 --> 03:18:43,755
we intend should the item get approved this evening. Uh, we intend to execute

2567
03:18:44,195 --> 03:18:48,165
the contracts with the contractor start construction as soon as this fall

2568
03:18:48,665 --> 03:18:49,965
and wrap up in 2028.

2569
03:18:53,445 --> 03:18:57,425
so the recommendation before you this evening, adopt the plans and specs, award the

2570
03:18:57,785 --> 03:19:01,585
contract to new dynasty construction company and approve the 12

2571
03:19:01,865 --> 03:19:05,715
and a half million dollars in bond financing necessary to complete the funding stack

2572
03:19:06,125 --> 03:19:10,085
and deliver the project. That concludes staff report.

2573
03:19:10,505 --> 03:19:14,485
and I'm available for any questions. Okay. I see no other

2574
03:19:14,725 --> 03:19:18,365
council commentary. We have one member of the public, uh, wishing to speak

2575
03:19:19,465 --> 03:19:21,645
and that is, uh, mr. Svia.

2576
03:19:28,035 --> 03:19:31,945
madam clerk. Do we have any other public speakers? No, that was the only

2577
03:19:32,065 --> 03:19:32,065
one.

2578
03:19:36,305 --> 03:19:39,645
so once again, um, kind of relating to what I said about 36,

2579
03:19:40,635 --> 03:19:44,525
there's always money for police departments for real estate, but never for

2580
03:19:44,725 --> 03:19:46,955
actual improvement of the communities. Yeah.

2581
03:19:48,745 --> 03:19:51,765
and for this to be the tune of almost $14 million

2582
03:19:53,255 --> 03:19:56,445
shame. It's pretty crazy. Like when we're like, especially

2583
03:19:57,365 --> 03:20:00,765
priority wise, don't get me wrong, I'm a, I'm mechanical engineer, so I appreciate science

2584
03:20:01,795 --> 03:20:05,655
and having that technology be able to do some science, but we need

2585
03:20:05,815 --> 03:20:09,715
to think about priorities. This is not a priority right now. While so

2586
03:20:09,935 --> 03:20:11,975
many other things in the city and districts need attention.

2587
03:20:14,125 --> 03:20:17,975
yeah. You guys are trying to make a fancy, it's like state of the art

2588
03:20:18,315 --> 03:20:22,255
lab, but including improvements of elevator as if it's

2589
03:20:22,455 --> 03:20:26,305
like a lounge space. So again, I just, I'm really disappointed

2590
03:20:26,895 --> 03:20:30,825
with you guys always using funds for stuff, especially with district

2591
03:20:31,045 --> 03:20:34,455
one. I'm really, I would wish better for

2592
03:20:35,055 --> 03:20:38,915
you would do better. Especially given recently you also around the

2593
03:20:39,075 --> 03:20:42,785
park, you, it was you that approved the homelessness fence. Correct.

2594
03:20:44,335 --> 03:20:48,075
so I feel like there's a lot of funding going to things we don't need that just attack our community.

2595
03:20:49,535 --> 03:20:53,515
um, and yeah, I

2596
03:20:53,635 --> 03:20:56,905
would hope that going on further on or

2597
03:20:58,075 --> 03:21:01,875
one of you guys have wrote no on this, we

2598
03:21:02,095 --> 03:21:04,295
could discuss it further as council as democracy.

2599
03:21:06,435 --> 03:21:07,215
um, thank you so much.

2600
03:21:11,285 --> 03:21:14,895
okay. That, that concludes, uh, public comments. So without

2601
03:21:15,295 --> 03:21:16,535
objection, let's go to a vote.

2602
03:21:26,735 --> 03:21:30,665
ocean is carried. I, yay. Okay. Thank you. Well money for

2603
03:21:30,955 --> 03:21:34,045
cops. Woo. Okay. Uh, we'll

2604
03:21:35,095 --> 03:21:39,005
we're gonna have a second warning on that. We have identified two people

2605
03:21:39,205 --> 03:21:42,635
in the audience. Please keep the comments, uh, down

2606
03:21:43,265 --> 03:21:46,485
and, um, we have, have, uh, we've concluded

2607
03:21:47,785 --> 03:21:51,605
the regular agenda and now we're gonna move to the, oh, I'm sorry. We have one

2608
03:21:51,805 --> 03:21:52,735
more item number 48.

2609
03:21:56,085 --> 03:21:59,925
I wouldn't wanna break any more votes. Okay. Madam clerk, I think that would be the third warning then.

2610
03:22:00,125 --> 03:22:04,075
so can you read your statement? I don't know who, who's who. Yeah,

2611
03:22:04,365 --> 03:22:07,935
you have to announce it. Chair super na

2612
03:22:08,425 --> 03:22:12,315
this is your third and final warning. We're on second meeting. Just to be clear, is disrupting

2613
03:22:12,675 --> 03:22:16,515
the meeting? Sorry, just to be clear, we're on a second warning for the individuals

2614
03:22:16,995 --> 03:22:20,895
in the audience that you identified. Okay. Do

2615
03:22:21,115 --> 03:22:24,905
I have any other obligations at this point? Yes.

2616
03:22:25,265 --> 03:22:29,245
so they are, they're entitled to an additional warnings.

2617
03:22:30,475 --> 03:22:34,075
okay. So that, that's a warning and, um, identify the individuals.

2618
03:22:34,905 --> 03:22:38,905
is that, is that required? Okay, so gentleman, the red shirt, the woman in the

2619
03:22:39,125 --> 03:22:43,045
white, next to the green hat back there. Everyone got that? Alright.

2620
03:22:43,625 --> 03:22:46,595
thank you chair. Thank you. So, um, we're gonna go to item number

2621
03:22:47,825 --> 03:22:51,635
48 48 report from

2622
03:22:51,925 --> 03:22:55,525
public works technology and innovation recommendation to execute

2623
03:22:56,025 --> 03:22:59,715
the right of way, use agreement and any necessary documents between

2624
03:23:00,205 --> 03:23:03,645
the city and the gateway city's council of governments for the installation,

2625
03:23:04,515 --> 03:23:08,215
maintenance, and operation of the gateway city's regional fiber optic

2626
03:23:08,565 --> 03:23:12,045
network and administer the agreement, approving finalized plans,

2627
03:23:12,575 --> 03:23:16,565
associated site letters, and any other actions necessary and

2628
03:23:16,765 --> 03:23:18,285
connection with the agreement citywide.

2629
03:23:21,625 --> 03:23:25,615
thank you. We have, uh, no staff report here, so we'll go to the maker of the motion. Mary zendejas.

2630
03:23:30,805 --> 03:23:34,445
thank you. I'm pleased to support this item, which

2631
03:23:35,195 --> 03:23:38,295
represents a smart investment in long beach's digital infrastructure

2632
03:23:39,495 --> 03:23:43,335
and term connectivity. Um, this agreement allows

2633
03:23:43,855 --> 03:23:47,475
the city to partner with gateway city's council of governments

2634
03:23:48,175 --> 03:23:51,725
to expand access to a regional fiber optic

2635
03:23:52,265 --> 03:23:56,145
network that will strengthen communications across our city.

2636
03:23:57,515 --> 03:24:01,075
reliable high speed fiber infrastructure is essential

2637
03:24:01,735 --> 03:24:05,725
for modern city operations, public safety, traffic management,

2638
03:24:06,765 --> 03:24:10,275
technology systems, and the delivery of efficient

2639
03:24:10,995 --> 03:24:14,835
services to residents and businesses. Happy to

2640
03:24:15,035 --> 03:24:18,855
support this item. Okay. Tha to the seconder, uh,

2641
03:24:19,075 --> 03:24:22,715
councilwoman kerr. Yeah, I just wanna thank the gateway cities cog for their continued

2642
03:24:23,315 --> 03:24:27,315
important regional work and collaboration, uh, with all of the cities in the

2643
03:24:27,515 --> 03:24:31,445
council of governments. Uh, I noticed that executive director, hector de la tore was here. There

2644
03:24:31,795 --> 03:24:34,915
he is. I wanna thank you for the continued work that you do with your colleagues,

2645
03:24:35,855 --> 03:24:39,775
um, to keep us more physically connected, communication connected, um,

2646
03:24:39,995 --> 03:24:42,035
and do all kinds of things across the region. So, thank you.

2647
03:24:44,395 --> 03:24:48,365
okay. Um, can the clerk confirm we have no public comment on this? No public comment.

2648
03:24:48,955 --> 03:24:52,545
okay. Thank you. Let's go to a vote. You have one,

2649
03:24:52,985 --> 03:24:54,695
I believe. Um, councilwoman rick sodi.

2650
03:24:58,895 --> 03:25:02,825
okay. I, I apologize for that. You don't show up on my screen, but you have the floor. No worries.

2651
03:25:03,155 --> 03:25:06,865
thank you chair. Uh, I just wanted to, um, uh, uplift the, the work of the gateway cities

2652
03:25:07,245 --> 03:25:11,065
cog. I get the honor of, uh, sitting as part of that, uh, of that body. Um, and

2653
03:25:11,265 --> 03:25:14,905
this has been a continuous conversation we've had over the last several years. Uh, the importance

2654
03:25:15,305 --> 03:25:19,185
of, um, really the connectivity in our southeast la cities, um, and make sure everyone,

2655
03:25:19,805 --> 03:25:23,745
um, we think about utilities, right? Internet is one of them. Um, and making sure that

2656
03:25:24,225 --> 03:25:28,185
everyone, um, in the southern, you know, southeast la county region has access to high quality

2657
03:25:29,065 --> 03:25:32,845
internet, um, and making that a priority. And so I wanna thank the gateway city cog.

2658
03:25:33,265 --> 03:25:37,135
I wanna thank our executive director, hector della tore, um, trust me, he has been very

2659
03:25:37,425 --> 03:25:41,385
consistent , uh, on this particular issue and making sure that it comes

2660
03:25:41,545 --> 03:25:44,985
to fruition for every single city, um, in southeast la county. So, thank you.

2661
03:25:48,735 --> 03:25:51,865
okay. That concludes commentary. So we'll go to a vote.

2662
03:25:57,335 --> 03:26:01,195
motion is carried. Okay, thank you. We'll move to ordinance

2663
03:26:01,595 --> 03:26:04,815
number 49, report from

2664
03:26:05,935 --> 03:26:09,925
city attorney recommendation to declare ordinance amending chapter 2.03

2665
03:26:11,225 --> 03:26:15,185
relating to the rules of the city council by adjusting the city council

2666
03:26:15,465 --> 03:26:18,925
meeting. Start time, public comment, process and supplemental agenda

2667
03:26:19,705 --> 03:26:21,305
timeline, read and adopted as read.

2668
03:26:25,555 --> 03:26:28,605
okay. Um, we have a motion, but we have no second.

2669
03:26:31,505 --> 03:26:34,855
okay. We now have a second. So, uh, we will go.

2670
03:26:37,335 --> 03:26:41,305
okay. Uh, we'll go to the, um, maker of the motion. Uh, council member duggan.

2671
03:26:44,905 --> 03:26:48,395
so, uh, over the past week I've heard from many

2672
03:26:49,205 --> 03:26:52,825
residents about their concerns with this proposed change.

2673
03:26:54,855 --> 03:26:58,485
these are significant changes to how we will run our council meetings

2674
03:26:59,145 --> 03:27:01,205
and people have raised real issues.

2675
03:27:03,875 --> 03:27:07,875
I think changes are needed as we implement this

2676
03:27:08,165 --> 03:27:11,885
ordinance, sb 7 0 7. But I don't wanna make a rash

2677
03:27:12,565 --> 03:27:16,525
decision based on an arbitrary deadline that we are

2678
03:27:17,285 --> 03:27:21,165
imposing on ourselves. My understanding that this

2679
03:27:21,405 --> 03:27:25,215
council only needs to approve the disruption policy, which

2680
03:27:25,725 --> 03:27:29,545
we already approved before the deadline, and the other changes aren't

2681
03:27:30,445 --> 03:27:34,355
required to be implemented before july. I have concerns

2682
03:27:34,965 --> 03:27:38,875
about having one public comment period only at the

2683
03:27:38,995 --> 03:27:42,845
beginning of the meeting. I don't like, like giving the meeting chair the authority

2684
03:27:43,465 --> 03:27:47,415
to cut off public comment. Now the mayor may

2685
03:27:47,635 --> 03:27:50,525
never use that authority, but other people could.

2686
03:27:53,265 --> 03:27:56,805
as I brought up in one of the first meetings, I have concerns

2687
03:27:57,365 --> 03:28:00,885
about cutting off public comment signups at five 30.

2688
03:28:01,715 --> 03:28:05,625
also, most importantly, I don't like that we are being put under an

2689
03:28:06,075 --> 03:28:09,775
arbitrary deadline when our communities are asking for more public discussion

2690
03:28:11,145 --> 03:28:14,925
on sweeping changes to how the public participates in our meetings.

2691
03:28:18,515 --> 03:28:22,185
when I started this discussion with the

2692
03:28:22,685 --> 03:28:25,925
goe, the government operations and efficiencies committee,

2693
03:28:26,945 --> 03:28:30,625
uh, we did community outreach. We sent out

2694
03:28:30,995 --> 03:28:34,705
surveys, and I think some of

2695
03:28:35,065 --> 03:28:38,775
the proposed changes don't reflect the feedback that we heard,

2696
03:28:40,285 --> 03:28:43,765
I think we need to slow down these changes, hear more from our community,

2697
03:28:45,065 --> 03:28:48,935
and not make a rash decision when we don't have to right

2698
03:28:49,285 --> 03:28:53,155
now. Okay.

2699
03:29:14,625 --> 03:29:16,155
does that conclude your comments?

2700
03:29:18,795 --> 03:29:22,435
okay. We'll go to the seconder. Um, dr. Jon, rick sodi. Okay.

2701
03:29:22,865 --> 03:29:25,985
um, thank you chair. Um, I just had a couple of clarifications. Um,

2702
03:29:26,925 --> 03:29:30,915
I think we've heard a lot of public comment, either in person or, um, like

2703
03:29:31,205 --> 03:29:35,205
our council offices by email, et cetera. Um, and admittedly, I think that there's a lot of

2704
03:29:35,485 --> 03:29:39,325
questions out there around the proposed changes. And so I wanted to ask some questions to allow some, some

2705
03:29:39,605 --> 03:29:43,345
clarity, I think, for the council as well as the, um, uh, as those in

2706
03:29:44,005 --> 03:29:47,805
watching the meeting tonight. Uh, so the first was, and this was actually a comment that was made,

2707
03:29:48,145 --> 03:29:52,125
uh, earlier in the meeting when we were talking about the disruptions. Uh, can the city clerk

2708
03:29:52,685 --> 03:29:56,455
describe to residents what a hybrid city council experience was, look and sound

2709
03:29:56,805 --> 03:30:00,165
like. Specifically, will attendees in the chamber be able to hear public commenters?

2710
03:30:01,145 --> 03:30:04,765
and how will staff transition between in-person public comment and virtual public

2711
03:30:05,165 --> 03:30:08,225
comment? Thank you for the question, councilwoman.

2712
03:30:09,565 --> 03:30:13,515
so it would function similar to how it functioned during covid, where

2713
03:30:14,005 --> 03:30:17,875
we had people call in on a zoom meeting and we would broadcast their voice

2714
03:30:18,455 --> 03:30:22,415
into the chamber for the duration of their comment. Under

2715
03:30:22,865 --> 03:30:26,475
new sb 7 0 7 guidelines, we would hear people in zoom

2716
03:30:27,585 --> 03:30:31,465
and we envision going back and forth between the people in

2717
03:30:31,795 --> 03:30:35,525
zoom and the people physically in the chamber to ensure

2718
03:30:36,745 --> 03:30:40,005
equity with in-person and online public commenters.

2719
03:30:42,135 --> 03:30:46,025
okay. Excellent. Uh, and so the follow up comment to that is, some public commenters

2720
03:30:46,505 --> 03:30:50,425
have mentioned that virtual public comment should be easy to implement because we had to do this during

2721
03:30:50,745 --> 03:30:54,705
covid-19. Can staff specifically the city clerk, describe what a similar between

2722
03:30:55,105 --> 03:30:58,985
that experience and the hybrid meeting we are now moving to and what is

2723
03:30:59,145 --> 03:31:03,035
different? It's similar in that we are having zoom commenters.

2724
03:31:03,805 --> 03:31:07,325
the big difference is during covid-19, there was nobody in

2725
03:31:07,845 --> 03:31:11,735
the chamber physically present for public comment. It was 100% virtual.

2726
03:31:12,845 --> 03:31:16,745
we were able to organize callers and have everybody

2727
03:31:17,785 --> 03:31:21,715
function in a zoom room and make their comments,

2728
03:31:22,135 --> 03:31:26,015
and we can determine how many callers we're gonna be commenting, commenting on

2729
03:31:26,275 --> 03:31:30,035
a single item during covid-19. Under this hybrid

2730
03:31:30,365 --> 03:31:34,315
model, we would not be able to determine how many

2731
03:31:34,475 --> 03:31:38,115
people are gonna call in versus how many people are gonna arrive in person

2732
03:31:39,015 --> 03:31:42,905
to make comments. It's gonna be a little bit more difficult to provide

2733
03:31:44,445 --> 03:31:46,925
equity and do one-on-one. Um,

2734
03:31:48,695 --> 03:31:52,575
I think we will be able to wrap our arms around that after we have a few

2735
03:31:52,735 --> 03:31:56,555
meetings under our belt, but I think it's gonna be a, a difference. So

2736
03:31:57,165 --> 03:32:00,975
that is one of the big differences between covid-19 and what we are going

2737
03:32:01,215 --> 03:32:04,405
to experience going forward. It's, it's

2738
03:32:05,355 --> 03:32:09,245
not all online like it was, we will have, have

2739
03:32:09,535 --> 03:32:13,375
to manage both in person and online. And then the last

2740
03:32:13,735 --> 03:32:17,655
question would be, we've received public comment saying the residents don't understand why we are

2741
03:32:17,855 --> 03:32:21,735
choosing to combine agendized public comment into one period instead of having it per item

2742
03:32:21,935 --> 03:32:25,735
like it is right now. Can city staff speak to the technical and staffing challenges

2743
03:32:26,015 --> 03:32:30,015
to a hybrid meeting in general? And why was the recommendation made to combine public comment

2744
03:32:30,445 --> 03:32:34,335
into a specific period? So the recommendation was to ensure

2745
03:32:35,085 --> 03:32:38,725
that we mitigated potential

2746
03:32:39,365 --> 03:32:42,695
technical difficulties that we could have with

2747
03:32:43,395 --> 03:32:47,345
every item receiving public comment. It increases the

2748
03:32:47,505 --> 03:32:50,605
chances of, of us losing connectivity, having

2749
03:32:51,535 --> 03:32:55,345
high volume of calls. Um, there could be a lot of internet traffic

2750
03:32:56,405 --> 03:32:59,825
and we would have to stop the meeting depending on our connectivity

2751
03:33:00,445 --> 03:33:04,105
issues at any point. So we could get through half of the meeting, a third of the meeting,

2752
03:33:04,675 --> 03:33:08,545
three quarters of the meeting, and then need to call and end to the meeting in order

2753
03:33:08,865 --> 03:33:12,375
to reestablish connectivity. The thought behind having

2754
03:33:12,875 --> 03:33:16,845
one public comment period was that that would reduce technical

2755
03:33:17,685 --> 03:33:21,465
potential technical difficulties that we were having. It would also allow

2756
03:33:21,815 --> 03:33:25,735
us to determine the volume of callers that we were going to have for that meeting.

2757
03:33:26,795 --> 03:33:30,695
and we did do, um, research on how many callers

2758
03:33:31,055 --> 03:33:34,535
we were getting. I'm sorry, how many public commenters we were getting per meeting,

2759
03:33:35,065 --> 03:33:38,445
which was about 36, which is something, something we discussed in one of the previous meetings

2760
03:33:39,425 --> 03:33:43,225
on average. And we did do some math on how

2761
03:33:43,445 --> 03:33:47,325
money, how much time, if we had 36 on average, would that

2762
03:33:47,485 --> 03:33:51,305
require for us to have. And it equaled about an hour, hour and a half for to

2763
03:33:51,795 --> 03:33:55,745
hear all those public comments. If we had about an average of 30 to

2764
03:33:55,965 --> 03:33:59,675
36 callers, and then I'm assuming the assumption is now,

2765
03:34:00,315 --> 03:34:04,175
um, because we are recommending in this particular item to go to 90 seconds,

2766
03:34:04,635 --> 03:34:08,575
the idea is that potentially we could double that amount. Um, and so therefore that allows

2767
03:34:08,855 --> 03:34:12,375
for the same amount of hour and a half. But understanding now we're ex we're,

2768
03:34:12,865 --> 03:34:16,615
we're expecting an increase volume, right? Because we're, we're increasing accessibility

2769
03:34:17,275 --> 03:34:21,135
and increased volume of callers, right? And so we're gonna need to be able to accommodate both

2770
03:34:21,995 --> 03:34:25,815
in person and virtual correct of a comment. And it was also

2771
03:34:26,195 --> 03:34:30,005
out of the survey that we did, one of the, the common comments that

2772
03:34:30,295 --> 03:34:34,295
was part of the survey was they, the public really wanted

2773
03:34:34,715 --> 03:34:38,695
to have an idea of when they were gonna comment. The idea that they were

2774
03:34:38,855 --> 03:34:41,475
waiting all night long to make a comment was

2775
03:34:44,175 --> 03:34:48,135
a, a burden to sit and wait. And part of

2776
03:34:48,335 --> 03:34:52,175
the recommendation was to give them a definite timeframe in

2777
03:34:52,375 --> 03:34:56,295
which they could make their comments. So they weren't waiting all meeting long to make

2778
03:34:56,415 --> 03:35:00,275
the comments that they could come down to council, make their comments, and

2779
03:35:00,495 --> 03:35:04,475
then go home. Or they could make their comments virtually not

2780
03:35:04,695 --> 03:35:08,695
even come down to city hall, but have the opportunity to call in during a given

2781
03:35:09,005 --> 03:35:12,935
timeframe and make those comments and not be as disruptive to

2782
03:35:13,135 --> 03:35:16,575
their day. They can go on and have dinner with their family, go to soccer

2783
03:35:17,215 --> 03:35:21,175
practice, go to baseball practice, call from those places as well. That is

2784
03:35:21,335 --> 03:35:25,255
part of the virtual comment availability is being able to

2785
03:35:25,675 --> 03:35:29,445
access your counsel from wherever you're at during that timeframe that

2786
03:35:30,015 --> 03:35:33,855
that also went into the thinking behind the recommendation for that particular timeframe

2787
03:35:34,435 --> 03:35:37,815
for public comment. Okay. Thank you so much. Those are all my questions, chair.

2788
03:35:40,325 --> 03:35:43,955
okay. Uh, thank you. The next speaker is council member tu.

2789
03:35:44,845 --> 03:35:48,465
uh, thank you so much, chair. Um, so I too received a number,

2790
03:35:48,905 --> 03:35:52,705
I would say a robust set of emails as well as phone calls from the public,

2791
03:35:53,325 --> 03:35:57,125
uh, regarding this matter. And I wanna thank the public for taking the time to

2792
03:35:57,345 --> 03:36:01,245
engage in this way. Uh, part of how we are, how,

2793
03:36:01,535 --> 03:36:04,725
what, how I think about, um, this work is related to,

2794
03:36:05,645 --> 03:36:09,545
uh, what we understand might be the public sentiment, as well

2795
03:36:09,745 --> 03:36:13,565
as some additional information out there regarding the facts of

2796
03:36:13,895 --> 03:36:17,865
what, you know, where we're trying to go. Um, I wanna say that a couple things

2797
03:36:18,145 --> 03:36:22,105
that I have considered are how do we identify a way to

2798
03:36:22,305 --> 03:36:26,225
engage the most people, um, in the process. There seems to

2799
03:36:26,505 --> 03:36:30,505
be an interest, uh, among the public to definitely be part of the

2800
03:36:30,665 --> 03:36:34,585
process. So we wanna try and figure out what that looks like. Um, we want to

2801
03:36:35,195 --> 03:36:39,045
make sure that people have a sense as to when, uh, their matter will

2802
03:36:39,325 --> 03:36:43,205
come up. That was also something that we saw in the survey as well as what I've

2803
03:36:43,405 --> 03:36:47,165
heard from the public. So, before I get into some analysis

2804
03:36:47,445 --> 03:36:50,165
and information that I was considering as part of this conversation,

2805
03:36:51,585 --> 03:36:55,405
uh, one question that I have probably for either, uh, our city

2806
03:36:55,925 --> 03:36:59,905
attorney or for our deputy city manager, um, if there is

2807
03:37:00,445 --> 03:37:04,425
a, uh, potential change or, you know, recommended, um,

2808
03:37:04,965 --> 03:37:08,965
friendly amendment that I might offer, um, to the motion and seconder, um, if

2809
03:37:09,125 --> 03:37:12,965
that does occur this evening, does that put us back at a first reading regarding

2810
03:37:13,565 --> 03:37:17,405
this matter? If it's to the language of the ordinance, then yes, it would bring us back to

2811
03:37:17,605 --> 03:37:20,965
a new first read. Okay. And the language of the ordinance includes

2812
03:37:21,665 --> 03:37:25,665
the, let's say, for example, the amount of time the public is given to speak? That's

2813
03:37:26,085 --> 03:37:30,085
correct. That's a substantive change to the ordinance. Okay. Thank you. Um, I will

2814
03:37:30,205 --> 03:37:34,145
keep that in mind. Um, so one

2815
03:37:34,365 --> 03:37:38,305
of the things that I did, my staff and I is tried to think about, you know, how are

2816
03:37:38,525 --> 03:37:42,525
other jurisdictions grappling with this matter? Um, what are they

2817
03:37:42,855 --> 03:37:46,045
doing in order to ensure that there is public participation?

2818
03:37:46,865 --> 03:37:50,865
and based on some of the things that we've heard from the public, um, regarding how

2819
03:37:51,085 --> 03:37:54,805
does the city of long beach fair in terms of its access and democracy

2820
03:37:55,505 --> 03:37:59,485
as a city? So if we take the, the top eight cities in the state

2821
03:37:59,645 --> 03:38:03,545
of california with long beach being the seventh one, um, the

2822
03:38:03,765 --> 03:38:07,765
city of los angeles, san diego, san jose, and san francisco,

2823
03:38:08,505 --> 03:38:12,485
all in that order, all host their public meetings, their council

2824
03:38:12,885 --> 03:38:16,705
meetings, either in the morning or as early as one 30 or 2:00 pm

2825
03:38:17,735 --> 03:38:21,685
which is not what we do here in the city of long beach. We allow for

2826
03:38:21,885 --> 03:38:25,485
more accessibility, allowing people who might be in a more traditional

2827
03:38:26,035 --> 03:38:30,005
nine to five working experience to participate. All of these councils

2828
03:38:30,485 --> 03:38:33,885
that I've just brought up are also full-time, several of which meet several

2829
03:38:34,575 --> 03:38:38,505
times a week, just to give some census as to, you know, how

2830
03:38:38,725 --> 03:38:42,685
do we fair in comparison to other cities. Then I took a look

2831
03:38:42,885 --> 03:38:46,645
at among those cities, uh, how often or how much

2832
03:38:46,955 --> 03:38:50,315
time do they allow the public to speak? Um, currently,

2833
03:38:51,195 --> 03:38:55,165
most, if not nearly all of them allow for a maximum of two minutes.

2834
03:38:55,945 --> 03:38:59,945
so that's los angeles, san diego, san jose, and san francisco. So

2835
03:39:00,165 --> 03:39:04,065
as of today, they allow for two minutes. However, the city of san

2836
03:39:04,435 --> 03:39:08,365
jose is having conversations as a council to move to one minute

2837
03:39:09,025 --> 03:39:12,805
in order to comply with 7 0 7. We have not gone that

2838
03:39:13,065 --> 03:39:16,945
far down as the city of long beach to two minutes, or even to to one

2839
03:39:17,165 --> 03:39:21,075
minute. Um, then I took a look at other cities that I would say, okay,

2840
03:39:21,365 --> 03:39:25,125
they're population size, very similar, um, to the city of long beach

2841
03:39:25,505 --> 03:39:29,125
and represent the fifth, sixth, seventh. Well, we represent the seventh and eighth

2842
03:39:29,715 --> 03:39:33,525
city. So fresno, sacramento and oakland skipping long beach,

2843
03:39:34,185 --> 03:39:38,145
all of which are part-time councils. Now, um, according to

2844
03:39:38,395 --> 03:39:42,235
that research, fresno gives three minutes, um, and long

2845
03:39:42,525 --> 03:39:46,525
beach gives three minutes. Um, oakland is more likely to give

2846
03:39:46,685 --> 03:39:50,465
two minutes and noted that they move to one minute if there is

2847
03:39:51,205 --> 03:39:54,665
a crowd. And out of all of those entities, fresno,

2848
03:39:55,905 --> 03:39:59,725
uh, sacra, uh, fresno and oakland in particular, fresno starts at nine,

2849
03:39:59,965 --> 03:40:03,785
oakland starts at three 30. Um, sacramento has two

2850
03:40:04,005 --> 03:40:07,645
meeting times. It appears that they start some of their business at 2:00 pm

2851
03:40:08,945 --> 03:40:12,885
uh, so some of the consent calendar items, some public comment, and then

2852
03:40:13,045 --> 03:40:16,965
they also have a meeting that's scheduled at 5:00 pm where they continue a regular

2853
03:40:17,745 --> 03:40:21,685
agenda. So I share all this just to give

2854
03:40:21,845 --> 03:40:25,685
some context about where I think we are. As long beach one, we wanna be

2855
03:40:25,885 --> 03:40:29,685
a leader. So I'm pleased to see that we are starting our meetings at a time

2856
03:40:29,955 --> 03:40:33,885
that I think the public is pleased with. And, and because we are starting

2857
03:40:34,055 --> 03:40:37,925
later in the day, we are a leader in that sense. We have

2858
03:40:38,195 --> 03:40:41,805
long been a leader on the amount of time that we have provided to the public

2859
03:40:42,345 --> 03:40:45,645
at three minutes. Um, but, you know, I wanna reserve,

2860
03:40:46,385 --> 03:40:50,365
uh, sort some more additional conversation regarding whether we go

2861
03:40:50,525 --> 03:40:54,525
down to a minute and a half or how that change might go into effect.

2862
03:40:54,895 --> 03:40:58,845
given that we also now have to consider not only those who are in the room,

2863
03:40:59,345 --> 03:41:03,085
but those who are not in the room, and how many, uh, calls we might give.

2864
03:41:03,825 --> 03:41:07,205
so I wanted to share this with my colleagues, um, as we consider,

2865
03:41:07,865 --> 03:41:11,785
um, you know, how do we fare in comparison to other cities, um, and

2866
03:41:12,025 --> 03:41:15,075
how, again, do we allow the most people the greatest opportunity

2867
03:41:16,105 --> 03:41:20,005
and a specific time to participate, um, in our meetings for today.

2868
03:41:20,665 --> 03:41:22,085
so I'll stop there for now. Thank you.

2869
03:41:25,635 --> 03:41:29,605
okay, thank you. Um, next up is suli. Soro. Yes, thank you

2870
03:41:29,815 --> 03:41:33,685
chair. Um, yeah, I wanna also thank everyone for their

2871
03:41:33,925 --> 03:41:37,715
engagement and participation in giving feedback. I think that

2872
03:41:38,675 --> 03:41:42,675
with every process, we're a democracy, right? It's not perfect, especially when,

2873
03:41:43,585 --> 03:41:47,545
uh, a legislative item is passed at a state level for

2874
03:41:47,775 --> 03:41:51,685
local cities to figure out how to implement it based on the size

2875
03:41:51,925 --> 03:41:55,905
of their city, the resources they have, um, and the

2876
03:41:56,125 --> 03:41:59,965
level of connectivity. So hopefully it's better since we got that gateway cog grant,

2877
03:42:00,215 --> 03:42:03,265
right? To improve our digital access.

2878
03:42:04,265 --> 03:42:08,085
uh, but that may be a bit to get it built. Uh, well, I think actually,

2879
03:42:08,385 --> 03:42:12,065
uh, yeah, to get it act, uh, constructed and set up. Uh,

2880
03:42:12,425 --> 03:42:15,615
but I did wanna ask some clarifying question about

2881
03:42:16,585 --> 03:42:20,495
the engagement process because I think many knows that we've

2882
03:42:20,845 --> 03:42:24,525
been, the conversation has been going on in the committee, right? The government oversight

2883
03:42:25,145 --> 03:42:29,005
and efficiency committee. So, and I know there was engagement done

2884
03:42:29,305 --> 03:42:33,235
during that committee, so I'm just wondering how, what,

2885
03:42:33,595 --> 03:42:36,865
what is it that I think has generated more interest now

2886
03:42:38,005 --> 03:42:41,625
compared to when it was discussed in the committee meeting? Um,

2887
03:42:42,305 --> 03:42:46,005
you know, as far as what was shared in with the public during

2888
03:42:46,325 --> 03:42:48,725
the committee process to get public input put.

2889
03:42:53,775 --> 03:42:57,775
okay, so I know that there are several departments that worked on this process alongside

2890
03:42:58,545 --> 03:43:02,455
goe, so I can speak to what I know happened over

2891
03:43:02,775 --> 03:43:06,605
time. And then mo can you please fill in any blanks for me? Thank you. So

2892
03:43:06,855 --> 03:43:10,625
this originally came, um, out of the goe committee, I believe concurrently.

2893
03:43:11,375 --> 03:43:15,255
they also had issued a survey. Um, when we brought this back

2894
03:43:16,485 --> 03:43:20,285
as staff with our memo and our recommendations, um,

2895
03:43:20,925 --> 03:43:24,465
we also issued, uh, the same survey but more citywide.

2896
03:43:25,005 --> 03:43:28,905
we had multiple offices sending it out via newsletters. We

2897
03:43:29,225 --> 03:43:33,185
sent it out via our newsletter, which before the original survey hadn't had

2898
03:43:33,345 --> 03:43:36,015
that much reach. And so through the memo process

2899
03:43:37,365 --> 03:43:41,145
and taking that feedback that we received bringing you back to, to council,

2900
03:43:42,005 --> 03:43:45,745
um, we developed recommendations. And so it's been in front of a public setting.

2901
03:43:46,535 --> 03:43:49,805
besides the survey itself, I would say

2902
03:43:50,585 --> 03:43:54,535
probably five or six instances in up

2903
03:43:54,755 --> 03:43:58,715
to now. Um, and so I can, that's what I know

2904
03:43:58,895 --> 03:44:02,835
has we've done in a publicly with this item. And then mo you wanna fill

2905
03:44:03,075 --> 03:44:06,155
it, anything else that maybe I glazed over our miss?

2906
03:44:08,585 --> 03:44:12,475
yeah, that, that was an excellent recap. We did go to goe, um, a few

2907
03:44:12,635 --> 03:44:16,465
times and it has gone to k cod for review and input from

2908
03:44:17,265 --> 03:44:21,215
that commission. Um, and it has been before council, uh, a handful of

2909
03:44:21,435 --> 03:44:25,215
times as well. And it's been discussed and I think all

2910
03:44:25,555 --> 03:44:29,395
of our recommendations have grown and evolved. And I think

2911
03:44:30,305 --> 03:44:34,215
once it comes to council, it definitely gets highlighted and has

2912
03:44:34,505 --> 03:44:37,855
more eyes on it. And we have seen an uptick in

2913
03:44:38,795 --> 03:44:42,475
participation and communication on the particular item. I think people are very concerned

2914
03:44:43,315 --> 03:44:47,235
about change and what's gonna happen with the order of business and how that's

2915
03:44:47,515 --> 03:44:51,235
gonna impact public comment. So right. And then that's what

2916
03:44:51,715 --> 03:44:54,885
I think I appreciate is this process of conversation about

2917
03:44:56,035 --> 03:44:59,875
creating a process that in a short period of time. So I think that there's

2918
03:45:00,235 --> 03:45:04,135
a lot of pressure because of this deadline that we need to meet. And at

2919
03:45:04,355 --> 03:45:08,065
this point, we're at the third reading, so, but I also understand that,

2920
03:45:09,135 --> 03:45:12,925
um, it takes time to kind of really allow

2921
03:45:13,275 --> 03:45:17,075
people to digest what, what it means, maybe at this point

2922
03:45:17,375 --> 03:45:21,355
for their ability to make public comments. So I

2923
03:45:21,475 --> 03:45:25,235
wanted to just as building on, um, my colleague's

2924
03:45:26,075 --> 03:45:29,845
question is, uh, you know, I, I did wanna be reminded, well, what's

2925
03:45:30,125 --> 03:45:34,085
the consequence again if we don't pass this in order to make sure we set up a

2926
03:45:34,205 --> 03:45:37,785
process that would work, uh, best for,

2927
03:45:38,385 --> 03:45:42,245
um, you know, a trial? 'cause it's gonna be a trial and error

2928
03:45:42,445 --> 03:45:45,805
process. And I think that we've been discussing, well, let's try something

2929
03:45:47,105 --> 03:45:51,045
and see how do we change it later on. But it sounds like we're at a

2930
03:45:51,165 --> 03:45:55,105
place where the starting point is, is kind of, um, you

2931
03:45:55,325 --> 03:45:59,185
know, it's, you know, there isn't a lot of, um, it

2932
03:45:59,405 --> 03:46:03,325
feels like it's not in increasing engagement, so how do, but it

2933
03:46:03,525 --> 03:46:07,205
also means that we're gonna be having longer meetings we're gonna have.

2934
03:46:07,865 --> 03:46:11,055
so I think that there needs to be understood the consequences around increasing,

2935
03:46:12,585 --> 03:46:16,275
um, you know, public commenting as well as making sure that,

2936
03:46:17,185 --> 03:46:21,045
uh, we also have to deliberate. This is the only time that

2937
03:46:21,205 --> 03:46:25,125
council gets to talk to each other. I've heard many comments about, well, you go

2938
03:46:25,285 --> 03:46:28,885
on and on and like, because it's the only time we're allowed to talk to each other,

2939
03:46:29,665 --> 03:46:33,465
and sometimes we will go on because all of us goes through our own process and

2940
03:46:33,685 --> 03:46:37,445
our own, uh, consideration and analysis as we're

2941
03:46:37,925 --> 03:46:41,845
considering our decision making here on the diet with feedback that's given

2942
03:46:42,035 --> 03:46:45,945
from co comment as well. So that's all of the things that's going through my

2943
03:46:46,165 --> 03:46:49,975
mind when I have to figure out, well, what are all these things to consider, right?

2944
03:46:50,785 --> 03:46:54,725
so I think that this is a real process that we're, you know, encountering. And we're not

2945
03:46:54,805 --> 03:46:58,305
the only city. So I'd like to know what the legal consequences

2946
03:46:59,085 --> 03:47:02,695
are, uh, at this moment as far as, because there's

2947
03:47:03,185 --> 03:47:07,025
continuous conversation that seems around how to proceed and move forward.

2948
03:47:08,955 --> 03:47:12,955
um, if you could see, I have a point of order, pardon me for interrupting this, but

2949
03:47:13,255 --> 03:47:16,945
I don't know if you, we should go to it now, and that is the maker of the motion would

2950
03:47:17,295 --> 03:47:20,815
like to withdraw. So my understanding is that it's not being withdrawn,

2951
03:47:21,805 --> 03:47:23,615
it's not I'm

2952
03:47:26,625 --> 03:47:30,225
motion. Oh, okay. I apologize. Please

2953
03:47:30,885 --> 03:47:32,405
continue. You have, you have a question before you,

2954
03:47:35,485 --> 03:47:39,205
I believe your question was the legal implications if we do not pass this final

2955
03:47:39,525 --> 03:47:43,285
reading today, correct? Yes. I just wanna make sure we're clear.

2956
03:47:43,995 --> 03:47:47,925
this is the third reading, so, um, I just wanna make

2957
03:47:48,085 --> 03:47:51,995
sure we're clear on that again. Uh, uh, just a point of

2958
03:47:52,115 --> 03:47:56,035
clarification, this is the second reading. Oh, it's okay. Yes. Um, last week

2959
03:47:56,215 --> 03:47:59,715
we had a second, first reading this week is actually the second reading.

2960
03:48:00,265 --> 03:48:04,155
okay. Um, to your question about the legal ramifications of this,

2961
03:48:04,735 --> 03:48:08,495
if we don't pass this ordinance, um, to be clear, uh,

2962
03:48:08,825 --> 03:48:12,435
july 1st hits, if this ordinance doesn't pass, the proverbial

2963
03:48:13,515 --> 03:48:17,275
sb 7 0 7 switch will turn on and we will still be required to have

2964
03:48:17,755 --> 03:48:21,715
a hybrid meeting with zoom. And in person comments. We would

2965
03:48:22,115 --> 03:48:25,805
continue with the current order of business in which every, um, every

2966
03:48:26,155 --> 03:48:29,865
item is called and we call and we call for,

2967
03:48:30,825 --> 03:48:34,725
um, public commenters. Except the difference will be we will call for

2968
03:48:34,925 --> 03:48:37,965
public commenters, both in the zoom and in person.

2969
03:48:39,025 --> 03:48:42,805
uh, and, and most spoke to the reasons behind the, the recommendations for this

2970
03:48:43,045 --> 03:48:46,565
ordinance. Um, the idea was due to sb 7 0 7

2971
03:48:47,265 --> 03:48:51,125
and the significant changes it will have on the, uh, uh, business of

2972
03:48:51,285 --> 03:48:54,965
this, of council meetings. Um, that was the, uh, reasoning behind

2973
03:48:55,345 --> 03:48:59,325
the recommendations. However, again, uh, if we, if the

2974
03:48:59,445 --> 03:49:03,365
council does not pass this ordinance tonight, we will still have to comply with sb 7 0 7

2975
03:49:04,145 --> 03:49:07,925
in, in which we will have a hybrid meeting. And I would also like to add that

2976
03:49:08,165 --> 03:49:12,165
it will also impact the non-agenda public comment because we do need to be

2977
03:49:12,245 --> 03:49:16,245
equitable. It would be five in person and five in zoom, if they're indeed five

2978
03:49:16,485 --> 03:49:19,915
in zoom. So it would reduce the number of in person

2979
03:49:20,955 --> 03:49:23,855
speakers for non-ag agenda, public comment. 'cause we are limited to 10.

2980
03:49:26,085 --> 03:49:29,955
okay. Thank you. Okay. Uh, council member

2981
03:49:30,195 --> 03:49:34,055
allen? Uh, yes. Thank you. Again, I wanna thank everyone too.

2982
03:49:34,375 --> 03:49:38,115
um, and I also, just like the rest of my colleagues received a lot of communication.

2983
03:49:39,015 --> 03:49:42,535
um, so that was a little bit, I asked that question last, um,

2984
03:49:43,125 --> 03:49:47,015
count, uh, last meeting, um, about the consequences, um,

2985
03:49:47,615 --> 03:49:51,385
of us, uh, deciding to, um, talk

2986
03:49:51,675 --> 03:49:55,675
more about this and just basically, uh, try to get it right. So it's a little bit

2987
03:49:55,875 --> 03:49:59,195
different answer. It sounds like, um, even if we didn't move forward

2988
03:49:59,985 --> 03:50:03,985
with this tonight, um, we could still have a little bit more time without

2989
03:50:04,475 --> 03:50:08,315
there being any legal ramifications. Is that what I'm hearing from you?

2990
03:50:09,625 --> 03:50:13,275
last week? Uh, your question was the, uh, consequences of violating

2991
03:50:13,795 --> 03:50:17,595
the brown act, if I remember correctly. And, and, uh, the city attorney did explain those

2992
03:50:17,875 --> 03:50:21,715
consequences. And in general, for the brown act, there, there are con uh, legal ramifications

2993
03:50:22,575 --> 03:50:25,545
for violations. However, again, for this ordinance,

2994
03:50:26,735 --> 03:50:30,635
uh, we, the counsel can again, not adopt this ordinance

2995
03:50:31,035 --> 03:50:34,735
tonight. We will still have the proverbial sb 7 0 7 switch turn on

2996
03:50:35,105 --> 03:50:38,635
when counsel returns from recess. And we will continue under this current,

2997
03:50:39,415 --> 03:50:43,415
uh, proposed order of business, except in a hybrid environment in which we have both online

2998
03:50:43,895 --> 03:50:47,395
and in person public commenters. Awesome. Thank you so much for clarifying

2999
03:50:48,035 --> 03:50:51,595
that. Um, also, I wanna say I had a, um, a long conversation

3000
03:50:52,145 --> 03:50:55,975
with, uh, dave shukla last week, and, you know, he had, um,

3001
03:50:56,505 --> 03:51:00,315
some really good, uh, he has some good feedback and some good questions that,

3002
03:51:00,665 --> 03:51:04,045
that I want to, um, ask the, uh, city manager, um, about.

3003
03:51:04,815 --> 03:51:08,775
um, so one of the things, um, that dave brought up is

3004
03:51:08,995 --> 03:51:12,655
someone who likes to read and review staff reports, as we all know he does. Um,

3005
03:51:13,655 --> 03:51:17,655
you know, and this new ordinance, um, you know, we

3006
03:51:17,875 --> 03:51:21,835
are, you're, if we get the, the staff reports on friday, and then you have to

3007
03:51:21,955 --> 03:51:25,945
have your public comment and on friday, it's really tough for them to be able to review, um,

3008
03:51:26,545 --> 03:51:30,185
to review these staff reports prior to a council meeting. So, um,

3009
03:51:30,835 --> 03:51:34,565
what would be a staff's, what would be your recommendation for getting those

3010
03:51:34,895 --> 03:51:37,965
those staff reports out in a timely manner? Um, even before,

3011
03:51:38,905 --> 03:51:42,845
uh, before and, you know, a couple days before a meeting to make

3012
03:51:43,045 --> 03:51:47,015
sure that the public has plenty of time to review those staff

3013
03:51:47,365 --> 03:51:51,205
reports, uh, prior to, um, to a council meeting. And even sometimes

3014
03:51:51,565 --> 03:51:54,685
they don't come out on friday, sometimes they come out on a monday or even a tuesday

3015
03:51:55,705 --> 03:51:59,705
or even come out right before a meeting. So, um, that could be problematic for,

3016
03:51:59,925 --> 03:52:03,445
for the, um, um, for folks. So can you address that?

3017
03:52:05,595 --> 03:52:09,465
sure. Uh, so some time ago we aimed to adjust

3018
03:52:09,985 --> 03:52:13,605
our timeframe for submitting, uh, to the clerk

3019
03:52:14,065 --> 03:52:17,205
for public record, the powerpoints, um, staff reports.

3020
03:52:18,225 --> 03:52:21,665
and we did receive, because we receive feedback that, um,

3021
03:52:22,305 --> 03:52:26,165
the council would like to have more time to review that over the weekend and not the day

3022
03:52:26,325 --> 03:52:30,245
before or the day of. So I would say we're pretty successful, uh, over the last several

3023
03:52:30,525 --> 03:52:33,915
months in getting those in by friday. There are instances

3024
03:52:34,615 --> 03:52:38,605
where sometimes we get them in on a monday, and that is usually due to a lot

3025
03:52:38,725 --> 03:52:42,165
of, um, internal review and data collection.

3026
03:52:43,225 --> 03:52:46,615
uh, sometimes the feedback from the city manager might require additional

3027
03:52:47,555 --> 03:52:51,245
gathering, sometimes inter interdepartmental efforts, but we always

3028
03:52:51,785 --> 03:52:55,765
aim to get that done on friday. Um, we would love to

3029
03:52:55,885 --> 03:52:59,685
explore the feasibility of getting those in sooner. I do wanna highlight

3030
03:53:00,125 --> 03:53:03,705
that much of what the staff reports include due to the brown act.

3031
03:53:04,465 --> 03:53:08,445
um, and the powerpoint really do reflect what's in either the attachments

3032
03:53:09,065 --> 03:53:12,965
and or the agenda staff report itself. It can't be way off because then

3033
03:53:13,165 --> 03:53:17,155
we'd be in violation of the brown act talking about something, uh, that

3034
03:53:17,945 --> 03:53:21,925
is not necessarily aligned with the recommendation and the data within the staff report that's already

3035
03:53:22,045 --> 03:53:26,005
been published. Um, so we can look into that and what that

3036
03:53:26,165 --> 03:53:29,805
would, what, what that would take. It would just take a lot, uh, it would just take some coordination

3037
03:53:30,325 --> 03:53:33,925
and understanding of, um, those particular items. And they're all very nuanced

3038
03:53:34,405 --> 03:53:38,405
and different, so some are very easy, straightforward, and then some take a little

3039
03:53:38,485 --> 03:53:42,365
more time and coordination. Um, thank you. And I think, uh, I think

3040
03:53:42,565 --> 03:53:46,565
I would appreciate, uh, that consideration, just making sure those staff reports are out in plenty

3041
03:53:46,725 --> 03:53:50,685
of time, um, for people like dave who likes to, um, who likes to read all

3042
03:53:50,885 --> 03:53:54,885
those and, and, um, and also for council. But, um, but I think that's gonna be

3043
03:53:55,045 --> 03:53:58,785
important, especially if we're asking folks, uh, to provide other comments, um,

3044
03:53:59,055 --> 03:54:01,885
prior to council. So. Okay. That's all my questions. Thank you.

3045
03:54:06,105 --> 03:54:10,075
okay. Um, the next speaker is mary zaja. Thank you.

3046
03:54:10,895 --> 03:54:14,325
um, I too have gotten a lot of calls and emails both supporting

3047
03:54:15,215 --> 03:54:18,465
and opposing this item. Um, one of the things that

3048
03:54:19,355 --> 03:54:22,795
I continue to see is that there's a lot of confusion

3049
03:54:23,945 --> 03:54:27,805
and discu discomfort with these changes and their

3050
03:54:28,225 --> 03:54:32,045
impact on public comment. And I, I see it up

3051
03:54:32,245 --> 03:54:35,875
here on the daes, so that makes me, um, anxious

3052
03:54:36,465 --> 03:54:39,935
to see that. And also if we are having discomfort

3053
03:54:41,225 --> 03:54:45,085
or confusion, um, I can just imagine what our community

3054
03:54:45,585 --> 03:54:49,385
is going through as well. Um, one of the things that I would like to

3055
03:54:49,665 --> 03:54:52,945
see is that if this is approved, uh,

3056
03:54:54,505 --> 03:54:58,125
one of the things that we have in there is that, um, we would come back

3057
03:54:58,785 --> 03:55:02,125
in, uh, six months, um, to give a review

3058
03:55:02,985 --> 03:55:06,675
of how it's been working, what, um, what has been working, what

3059
03:55:07,025 --> 03:55:10,305
hasn't been working. Um, and so that's

3060
03:55:11,145 --> 03:55:15,045
not in the ordinance correct? For clarification, can you confirm

3061
03:55:15,405 --> 03:55:18,795
that? That's correct. That's direction that we took from counsel. Okay.

3062
03:55:19,505 --> 03:55:23,365
um, since that is not in the ordinance, um, if this

3063
03:55:23,605 --> 03:55:27,425
were to be approved, can you do a 90

3064
03:55:28,025 --> 03:55:31,665
day report back, like using the data that that's

3065
03:55:32,085 --> 03:55:36,065
what my recommendation would be, that if this is approved, that it would be

3066
03:55:37,005 --> 03:55:40,665
a 90 day, um, showing us

3067
03:55:41,035 --> 03:55:44,965
what has been working, collecting data, um, to give

3068
03:55:45,385 --> 03:55:49,325
the, to give us an idea of what it looks like and what

3069
03:55:49,605 --> 03:55:52,875
it's gonna look like, and, and then we can take community

3070
03:55:53,775 --> 03:55:56,845
input to be able to just get it right.

3071
03:55:58,365 --> 03:56:02,065
yes. Uh, I think especially with, uh, this item aside, especially

3072
03:56:02,425 --> 03:56:06,225
with sb 7 0 7 and that changing how we, um, navigate

3073
03:56:06,885 --> 03:56:10,785
the meetings and including the hybrid option, we will definitely wanna gather some

3074
03:56:11,065 --> 03:56:14,885
data, both staff time, resources, um,

3075
03:56:15,395 --> 03:56:19,305
engagement from the public, uh, obviously with the rules

3076
03:56:19,565 --> 03:56:23,485
we have to track any disruptions, um, tech concerns. So

3077
03:56:23,725 --> 03:56:27,545
we will definitely be gathering all of that with the sb 7 0 7 implementation

3078
03:56:28,225 --> 03:56:32,105
and we can certainly provide a report back, um, and a snapshot in

3079
03:56:32,265 --> 03:56:35,685
time up to that point if 90 days is requested. Yes.

3080
03:56:36,315 --> 03:56:39,885
thank you. Okay. Uh, council member duggan,

3081
03:56:40,925 --> 03:56:44,825
I'd just like to make a comment and, um, city attorney,

3082
03:56:46,665 --> 03:56:50,575
we, um, vote on an ordinance two weeks in a

3083
03:56:50,695 --> 03:56:54,695
row. Correct. And for what reason? So you vote

3084
03:56:54,855 --> 03:56:58,495
on an ordinance under the, uh, charter, uh, vote is an ordinance requires

3085
03:56:58,975 --> 03:57:02,605
two votes. Your first vote happens and then the ordinance comes back at your next regularly

3086
03:57:03,215 --> 03:57:07,135
scheduled meeting. So last week you voted on this ordinance and then it's back

3087
03:57:07,365 --> 03:57:11,255
tonight because of the regularly scheduled, it's your next regularly scheduled meeting,

3088
03:57:11,755 --> 03:57:15,655
and that's created for an opportunity for additional public feedback and consideration on the

3089
03:57:15,775 --> 03:57:19,695
item. That's the point I just wanted to bring up.

3090
03:57:20,195 --> 03:57:23,805
we vote twice on an ordinance because we received public comment

3091
03:57:24,665 --> 03:57:28,195
at different periods of time, and this was a time that

3092
03:57:29,325 --> 03:57:33,225
there was, um, I think additional public comment that

3093
03:57:33,955 --> 03:57:37,115
I know I was listening to. So thank you very much for that clarification.

3094
03:57:38,975 --> 03:57:42,595
um, council member ku? Yes, uh, just a clarifying

3095
03:57:43,355 --> 03:57:46,715
question. Um, and we've talked a little bit about this, uh, over the whole conversation

3096
03:57:47,365 --> 03:57:50,355
about the different ways that we receive public comment, including through emails.

3097
03:57:51,375 --> 03:57:54,595
um, one thing that I try to do is go through,

3098
03:57:55,515 --> 03:57:59,475
I know people get frustrated if they see us on their phones, but sometimes it's because we're getting comments from

3099
03:57:59,755 --> 03:58:03,555
the city clerk and we're trying to read that before an item comes so that I'm fully informed

3100
03:58:04,135 --> 03:58:07,875
of what people say. And I don't think necessarily in the ordinance, but since we've

3101
03:58:08,155 --> 03:58:12,035
given counsel direction about a six month review, can we also talk potentially about

3102
03:58:12,235 --> 03:58:15,675
the city clerk giving us a report out similar to how the city attorney does about the number

3103
03:58:16,315 --> 03:58:20,275
of public comments received up until, you know, the hour

3104
03:58:20,475 --> 03:58:24,435
before. I know that the policy is that if you want it on the record before the meeting, it has to

3105
03:58:24,555 --> 03:58:28,415
be received an hour before. Would there be an opportunity for the clerk to report out

3106
03:58:28,655 --> 03:58:32,395
the number of emails received potentially, um, to each item that's

3107
03:58:32,715 --> 03:58:36,675
given? I know, uh, one of the pdfs that you gave us today is 40 pages

3108
03:58:37,105 --> 03:58:41,035
long with public comment and one of the attachments is one page long.

3109
03:58:41,375 --> 03:58:45,195
so, um, I think for me as a council member, it would be helpful to know that as you

3110
03:58:45,395 --> 03:58:49,395
were taking public comment over the whole course of the time before the meeting, if you said we

3111
03:58:49,715 --> 03:58:53,575
received 47 public comments on item two zero public comments on

3112
03:58:54,155 --> 03:58:58,115
anything else like those kinds of report out, would that be something that we could do as council direction

3113
03:58:58,555 --> 03:59:02,495
and not in the ordinance? Yes, we can provide

3114
03:59:02,775 --> 03:59:06,515
that information for you. Um, we have a cutoff

3115
03:59:07,395 --> 03:59:11,255
at 4:00 pm uh, the day of the meeting. We do take public comment

3116
03:59:11,535 --> 03:59:15,405
after that. We just don't include it in the email sent to you by five o'clock meeting

3117
03:59:15,945 --> 03:59:19,855
start time. Um, but we can definitely provide that information to you.

3118
03:59:20,915 --> 03:59:24,875
I think it would be helpful because I think we see that unless someone goes in after the meeting

3119
03:59:25,135 --> 03:59:29,035
to read the minutes of a meeting, they don't realize the amount of public or the lack of public comment that

3120
03:59:29,195 --> 03:59:33,155
was received that particular week. So I think if we had a kind of point in time

3121
03:59:33,315 --> 03:59:37,275
in the moment meeting conversation or at least an acknowledgement about what has

3122
03:59:37,475 --> 03:59:40,995
been received in the other ways that we receive public comment could be helpful for deliberations.

3123
03:59:45,575 --> 03:59:48,995
I think that was it for now. Okay. Thank you. Um,

3124
03:59:50,785 --> 03:59:54,625
that's, uh, all the uh, council commentary we have for now. Um,

3125
03:59:55,085 --> 03:59:58,685
I had a quick question way into the weeds, um, before we go to public comment.

3126
03:59:59,945 --> 04:00:03,485
and that is, is the six month timeframe baked into the ordinance?

3127
04:00:04,145 --> 04:00:07,925
so would that be difficult for us to change tonight? No, the six month timeframe

3128
04:00:08,525 --> 04:00:12,045
is not reflected in the ordinance. It's direction that was given to us from counsel,

3129
04:00:12,785 --> 04:00:16,725
so that if we wanted to come back in 30 days, that could be something that we could vote on

3130
04:00:16,885 --> 04:00:20,715
tonight. That's correct, chair. Okay. Thank you. Okay. Without any,

3131
04:00:21,075 --> 04:00:24,855
um, other council members, uh, queued up, I think we're ready to go to public comment.

3132
04:00:25,955 --> 04:00:29,775
um, I have a listing here, I dunno if it's still accurate, but that would be something

3133
04:00:30,135 --> 04:00:33,975
like 22 members of the public wanting to speak and by rule that would

3134
04:00:34,155 --> 04:00:37,205
go to one and a half minutes. That's correct. Okay.

3135
04:00:38,395 --> 04:00:42,205
um, so do you, uh, madam clerk, would you like to read off the,

3136
04:00:42,525 --> 04:00:46,505
the names and, uh, we can queue up at least read off half of 'em and, and go

3137
04:00:46,625 --> 04:00:48,885
from there? Sure. I will go ahead and read the first 10 names. Joseph ramos,

3138
04:00:50,635 --> 04:00:53,855
nadia tushnet, carolyn x, anthony holmes

3139
04:00:55,415 --> 04:00:58,675
gray, dr. Sharif batz. Elena dorio.

3140
04:00:59,645 --> 04:01:02,505
jay oscar illa. If you could please line up at the podium.

3141
04:01:06,005 --> 04:01:07,655
okay. So our, our first speaker is joseph joseph ramos.

3142
04:01:16,445 --> 04:01:20,375
good evening, joseph ramos for agla. We urge you to reject the

3143
04:01:20,535 --> 04:01:24,415
draft ordinance for agenda item 49 or at a minimum limit. Proposed changes to general public

3144
04:01:24,935 --> 04:01:28,875
comments only. These changes are far too sweeping to be made all at one time and

3145
04:01:29,095 --> 04:01:32,015
risk seriously damaging public engagement due to unforeseen impacts.

3146
04:01:33,235 --> 04:01:36,905
we understand that the city council cannot allow itself to be sidetracked based on a single issue.

3147
04:01:37,365 --> 04:01:41,215
this is why the mayor already has the authority to hold any highly contentious issue over a special

3148
04:01:41,375 --> 04:01:45,125
meeting. And we encourage the use of such existing authority. Also,

3149
04:01:45,415 --> 04:01:49,415
we do not want city council meetings to be contest of endures lasting far into the early morning hours.

3150
04:01:49,685 --> 04:01:53,615
therefore, we encourage adoption of a set time for all city council meetings with any items

3151
04:01:53,915 --> 04:01:57,455
not covered, automatically held over into the next regularly scheduled city council meeting.

3152
04:01:58,435 --> 04:02:02,375
if the city council wishes to pursue untested and radical revisions as drafted, then they should

3153
04:02:02,495 --> 04:02:06,455
be implemented for general public comments only. These general com these general comments can be even

3154
04:02:06,655 --> 04:02:10,125
held until the end of the agenda, free of additional time fraction items. However,

3155
04:02:10,675 --> 04:02:14,655
the drastic changes should not be implemented for agendas. Items that the city council will be deciding

3156
04:02:15,375 --> 04:02:19,375
a speaker's cap of 60 minutes will wrongfully prohibit many speakers on many items from speaking

3157
04:02:19,475 --> 04:02:23,335
as we have experienced firsthand in los angeles, a defund mentally un

3158
04:02:23,615 --> 04:02:27,495
undemocratic to prohibit all public input on multiple agendas items due to an

3159
04:02:27,655 --> 04:02:31,475
arbitrary time limit. Further speakers should not be limited to

3160
04:02:31,695 --> 04:02:35,415
90 minutes per speak as the time is greatly insufficient for regular community members

3161
04:02:36,075 --> 04:02:39,695
to be able to fully communicate their concerns or ideas, especially on complex issues.

3162
04:02:40,395 --> 04:02:44,295
we, again, urge the city council to policy sweeping changes until agla long beach city,

3163
04:02:44,675 --> 04:02:48,615
uh, long beach chamber city or city unions and other groups have been been

3164
04:02:48,855 --> 04:02:50,295
able to wait far as them. Thank you.

3165
04:02:56,025 --> 04:02:59,965
next speaker please. I'm

3166
04:03:00,185 --> 04:03:03,985
gonna say my name first. It's naida. The a is before the

3167
04:03:04,345 --> 04:03:08,105
I, just so we know. Um, I've been here many times

3168
04:03:09,365 --> 04:03:12,705
and actually I had a speech written before I came

3169
04:03:13,605 --> 04:03:17,605
and that I've changed it is the very reason comments

3170
04:03:18,145 --> 04:03:21,965
should be buy item not ahead of time.

3171
04:03:23,975 --> 04:03:27,735
there are two points I wanna make. One is that I teach

3172
04:03:28,105 --> 04:03:31,675
hybrid for seniors. We manage it fine.

3173
04:03:32,825 --> 04:03:36,165
um, it's not a problem. And it's seniors. One's 101

3174
04:03:37,385 --> 04:03:41,305
by the way, we're okay and she's at home. Uh, the

3175
04:03:41,525 --> 04:03:44,955
other issue that I wanted to raise is the comment,

3176
04:03:45,785 --> 04:03:49,755
buy item issue. That's what's important. You hear

3177
04:03:50,295 --> 04:03:53,595
the public also needs to hear the analysis

3178
04:03:54,335 --> 04:03:57,995
and the comments and the staff report, not just

3179
04:03:58,455 --> 04:04:01,965
get access to the slides, but hear the staff

3180
04:04:02,495 --> 04:04:06,095
report before we get to comment. Um,

3181
04:04:07,335 --> 04:04:11,175
so that's really important. I think I'm

3182
04:04:11,465 --> 04:04:15,275
very much in favor of opening it up to a hybrid kind of

3183
04:04:15,665 --> 04:04:19,185
setting. I found teaching hybrid was difficult

3184
04:04:19,855 --> 04:04:23,595
at first and now I've got a rhythm. You'll get a rhythm. It's all

3185
04:04:24,105 --> 04:04:28,025
okay. Um, and again, the comment by item is the most

3186
04:04:28,425 --> 04:04:32,305
important thing that I can think of. And I also

3187
04:04:32,965 --> 04:04:33,315
thank you

3188
04:04:39,775 --> 04:04:43,245
coming. Thank you nata. You're amazing.

3189
04:04:44,265 --> 04:04:48,005
uh, carolyn essex, district one. Uh, I appreciate,

3190
04:04:48,745 --> 04:04:52,645
um, your run of this meeting, member super na um, thank you for your remarks.

3191
04:04:53,385 --> 04:04:57,265
uh, member dugan on to knew why, just why

3192
04:04:57,495 --> 04:05:01,405
we're not lucky. Um, this is, uh, those other cities have

3193
04:05:01,695 --> 04:05:05,655
nothing to do with us. Exactly. Woo. Um, uh, I would like to offer a

3194
04:05:05,775 --> 04:05:09,755
few recommendations to keep meaningful public comment opportunities in tact and

3195
04:05:09,995 --> 04:05:13,895
in place of importance. Consider whether council member remarks could be

3196
04:05:14,015 --> 04:05:17,735
shortened if residents are being possibly reduced in 90 seconds. Perhaps council

3197
04:05:18,095 --> 04:05:21,855
discussion could also be more concise. Uh, shortened

3198
04:05:22,225 --> 04:05:26,155
staff reports and focus on highlights key facts, recommendations, and

3199
04:05:26,395 --> 04:05:30,215
fiscal impacts. Res residents can review the detailed reports

3200
04:05:30,835 --> 04:05:34,225
online, uh, move council district announcements and ceremonial

3201
04:05:34,895 --> 04:05:38,695
acknowledgements to the beginning of the meeting exactly after the pledge of allegiance, immediately

3202
04:05:39,315 --> 04:05:42,765
before hearings. Followed by non-ag agenda, public items, community

3203
04:05:43,375 --> 04:05:47,175
recognitions deserve attention. Uh, announcements delivered at the very

3204
04:05:47,435 --> 04:05:50,245
end of a meeting are often made to an empty changer chamber.

3205
04:05:51,635 --> 04:05:55,575
um, if the purpose of this announcement is to inform, uh, connect

3206
04:05:56,055 --> 04:05:59,955
and engage in public, they should occur with the public is still present and

3207
04:06:00,175 --> 04:06:04,175
attentive. Uh, efficiency is important, but efficiency should not come

3208
04:06:04,375 --> 04:06:07,135
at the expense of meaningful public participation.

3209
04:06:08,475 --> 04:06:12,475
the public is not the problem to be solved. The public is not the rea the

3210
04:06:12,695 --> 04:06:15,360
public is the reason these meetings exist. Your time, time have concluded

3211
04:06:21,365 --> 04:06:22,705
participation. Thank you very much.

3212
04:06:28,985 --> 04:06:32,885
hi, I'm x um, I live in district five and I work in

3213
04:06:33,005 --> 04:06:36,445
the east village at byo long beach and at throughout long beach as a pet sitter,

3214
04:06:37,065 --> 04:06:40,925
I'm here to speak for myself and other residents of this city who don't realize what they're losing tonight.

3215
04:06:41,745 --> 04:06:45,645
to diminish the time that people have to give public comment or the ability to give

3216
04:06:45,805 --> 04:06:49,085
it at all because of timing, is to diminish access to the first amendment

3217
04:06:49,905 --> 04:06:53,905
by removing precious moments from when regular residents and community members are

3218
04:06:54,125 --> 04:06:57,885
able to address you, you lean into the fascist federal government's goals to take away

3219
04:06:58,185 --> 04:07:02,105
any chance for public descent and completely usurp the original purpose of

3220
04:07:02,325 --> 04:07:06,245
this bill. Come on. Amen. Please do not vote yes on

3221
04:07:06,405 --> 04:07:09,925
this, especially not because of all the crazy hypothetical technical

3222
04:07:10,605 --> 04:07:14,605
difficulties that you keep throwing out. Do not sharpen a tool to use it against us when

3223
04:07:14,885 --> 04:07:18,745
it was intended to be used to help us. Again, removing public comment, time is

3224
04:07:18,965 --> 04:07:21,885
an act against the public. Please do not pass this. Thank you so much.

3225
04:07:25,275 --> 04:07:29,195
next speak. Next speaker is anthony holmes. Anthony holmes,

3226
04:07:34,705 --> 04:07:38,325
you know, I give credit when credit is due. Christina duggan, you, only one made sense tonight.

3227
04:07:38,985 --> 04:07:42,965
you stand with us on this, um, ua, you comparing

3228
04:07:43,405 --> 04:07:46,515
us to other cities, we don't need that, but it's long beach, long beach versus everybody.

3229
04:07:47,845 --> 04:07:51,545
I think it's a agenda, agenda problem. It's not a people problem. Yep.

3230
04:07:52,185 --> 04:07:54,285
and just vote on it. That's all I have to say.

3231
04:07:59,435 --> 04:08:00,285
next speaker is gray.

3232
04:08:05,315 --> 04:08:09,175
uh, first of all, other cities doing a bad job of engaging their public and cities council

3233
04:08:09,615 --> 04:08:13,615
meetings is not an excuse for this city to adopt bad practices that make it more difficult

3234
04:08:13,975 --> 04:08:17,215
for the public to engage. So yeah, vote no on item 49

3235
04:08:18,325 --> 04:08:22,295
last week, every public comment about the proposed changes was against them. And we brought

3236
04:08:22,535 --> 04:08:26,485
up that an earlier start time makes the meetings less accessible. The people coming from work that

3237
04:08:26,775 --> 04:08:30,015
putting a limit on total speaking time for the public would rob us of time potentially

3238
04:08:30,855 --> 04:08:34,675
limiting us to 60 seconds. We're not trained professional speakers. And

3239
04:08:34,895 --> 04:08:37,215
even trying to get your point across in 90 seconds is difficult.

3240
04:08:39,215 --> 04:08:43,195
um, the council ignored all the points that we made and said that we have to be in compliance with sb 7 0 7.

3241
04:08:43,775 --> 04:08:47,515
we have a deadline, but sb 7 0 7 only calls for telecommunication to make these meetings

3242
04:08:47,945 --> 04:08:51,675
more accessible. And that was the one thing that none of us disagreed with. We're fully behind

3243
04:08:52,075 --> 04:08:55,995
more inclusion in these meetings. None of us spoke against that, but the council acted like

3244
04:08:56,235 --> 04:09:00,235
we had. First public comment is already inaccessible to anyone who can't be here at 4 45.

3245
04:09:00,855 --> 04:09:04,435
and with the new meeting time, it'll be inaccessible to anyone who can't be here at four 15.

3246
04:09:05,135 --> 04:09:08,995
and the mayor mentioned that the limit on public speaking time isn't fixed, that it can be lengthened

3247
04:09:09,395 --> 04:09:13,225
if necessary, but it's up to your discretion. Right? So how are we supposed to take comfort in

3248
04:09:13,445 --> 04:09:17,445
that? I've seen that timer started before a member of the public even began to speak. And when

3249
04:09:17,565 --> 04:09:21,485
he demanded his time back, the mayor refused to give it to him. And I've seen people wait and

3250
04:09:21,605 --> 04:09:25,195
wait for an agenda item to come up, only for it to finally arrive. And the council decided

3251
04:09:25,685 --> 04:09:29,445
to choose to go out of numerical order and push the item off. Just last

3252
04:09:29,725 --> 04:09:33,345
week, a number of us were kept outside waiting. And when a speaker was called, nobody

3253
04:09:33,835 --> 04:09:37,485
told us that we could come in. And by the time we got in, they said, no. We moved on. Your time has concluded.

3254
04:09:51,815 --> 04:09:55,775
dr. Sharif bat mic off. You could still talk in my cameras . All

3255
04:09:55,995 --> 04:09:59,875
right. Good evening. My name is dr. Sharifa batz. And although I am the president of the

3256
04:10:00,035 --> 04:10:03,955
nacp long beach branch tonight, I am speaking solely in my capacity as a

3257
04:10:04,195 --> 04:10:08,115
resident of the eighth district. I do appreciate the efforts to improve the efficiency

3258
04:10:08,595 --> 04:10:11,995
of a city council meeting, but the concerns are there

3259
04:10:12,895 --> 04:10:16,755
and there's a potential impact to those who don't even get off

3260
04:10:16,955 --> 04:10:20,755
work in enough time to reasonably arrive to city hall

3261
04:10:21,035 --> 04:10:24,905
by four 30 or five 30 to sign up to speak. There's also concern with

3262
04:10:25,195 --> 04:10:28,955
the proposal to reduce the speaking time to 90 seconds

3263
04:10:29,425 --> 04:10:32,915
because 90 seconds on complex issues that affect our neighborhoods,

3264
04:10:33,455 --> 04:10:37,325
our families, our businesses, and quality of life, it's just not enough time to clearly articulate

3265
04:10:38,055 --> 04:10:41,445
the concerns and provide relevant facts and offer meaningful

3266
04:10:42,685 --> 04:10:46,585
input. I recognize that cities and throughout california exploring

3267
04:10:47,625 --> 04:10:50,385
ways to improve meeting efficiency. However,

3268
04:10:51,735 --> 04:10:55,675
we really need to focus here, right here in long beach. And I do believe that there's

3269
04:10:55,915 --> 04:10:59,525
opportunities to achieve both goals, improving efficiency while preserving

3270
04:11:00,605 --> 04:11:04,435
meaningful public participation. But I encourage the council

3271
04:11:05,135 --> 04:11:09,075
to explore solutions that maintain accessibility for working residents

3272
04:11:09,395 --> 04:11:12,905
and ensure that all members of our community have a fair opportunity

3273
04:11:13,695 --> 04:11:17,635
to engage in the democratic process. Public participation should

3274
04:11:17,875 --> 04:11:21,755
be encouraged, not restricted. Public comment allows the community to

3275
04:11:21,925 --> 04:11:25,875
speak before our elected representatives, and it's vital that we are

3276
04:11:26,035 --> 04:11:29,955
here to speak. So I respectfully ask that you carefully consider

3277
04:11:30,115 --> 04:11:31,155
the, your time has concluded

3278
04:11:36,765 --> 04:11:36,765
elena.

3279
04:11:41,095 --> 04:11:44,285
my name's elena. I'm here in opposition of agenda item 49.

3280
04:11:45,655 --> 04:11:49,195
rather than simply offer you my opinion, I chose to look at what other california

3281
04:11:49,715 --> 04:11:53,495
cities are actually doing. After reviewing each city's bylaws

3282
04:11:53,915 --> 04:11:57,455
throughout the state of california, these principles remain consistent. Public

3283
04:11:58,275 --> 04:12:02,205
testimony is three to five minutes long in connection with agenda items being

3284
04:12:02,875 --> 04:12:06,715
considered. Even los angeles, the largest city in california and the second

3285
04:12:06,915 --> 04:12:10,535
largest in the nation, allows public comment on agenda items before

3286
04:12:11,005 --> 04:12:14,865
council deliberation. You have the power to postponed agenda

3287
04:12:15,435 --> 04:12:19,365
item 49 indefinitely tonight. Do you want

3288
04:12:19,675 --> 04:12:22,965
your legacy to be california chair and california

3289
04:12:23,795 --> 04:12:27,745
city council members to be that you've silenced the people to do the

3290
04:12:27,965 --> 04:12:31,605
right thing? These are the california cities that are not being

3291
04:12:32,005 --> 04:12:35,785
silenced. Bakersfield. Agenda item. Five minutes. Clovis agenda

3292
04:12:36,235 --> 04:12:39,965
item. Five minutes. Visalia agenda item. Five minutes. Roseville agenda

3293
04:12:40,395 --> 04:12:44,125
item, five minutes. Folsom agenda item, five minutes. Elk grove. Agenda

3294
04:12:44,525 --> 04:12:47,995
item, five minutes. Vacaville agenda item, five minutes. Fairfield

3295
04:12:48,745 --> 04:12:52,685
agenda item, five minutes. Temecula. Agenda item, five minutes.

3296
04:12:53,125 --> 04:12:56,785
stockton. Agenda item, five minutes. Crescent city agenda

3297
04:12:57,235 --> 04:13:01,235
item, three minutes. Eureka agenda item three minutes. Napa agenda item

3298
04:13:01,525 --> 04:13:05,365
three minutes. Petaluma agenda item three minutes. Milpitas agenda item, three

3299
04:13:05,965 --> 04:13:09,925
minutes. Monterey agenda item, three minutes. Tracy, agenda item, three

3300
04:13:10,245 --> 04:13:14,165
minutes. Fresno agenda item. Three minutes. Did time have to included riverside

3301
04:13:17,595 --> 04:13:20,745
item three minutes, santa barbara and I could go on.

3302
04:13:26,035 --> 04:13:28,625
next speaker is jay. Jay

3303
04:13:33,575 --> 04:13:33,995
is jay here,

3304
04:13:38,345 --> 04:13:41,975
sorry. Sb 7 0 7 is

3305
04:13:42,355 --> 04:13:46,075
a public access law. Its purpose is to expand participation

3306
04:13:46,435 --> 04:13:50,335
in local government meetings by requiring cities and other public agencies to

3307
04:13:50,555 --> 04:13:53,275
provide remote access and remote public comment opportunities.

3308
04:13:54,745 --> 04:13:58,265
what sb 7 0 7 does not do is equally important.

3309
04:13:59,335 --> 04:14:03,275
it does not require cities to shorten public comment speaking times. It does not

3310
04:14:03,435 --> 04:14:06,985
require cities to move general public comment to the beginning of meetings. It does

3311
04:14:07,675 --> 04:14:11,675
not require cities to start meetings earlier. And it does not require cities to make

3312
04:14:11,795 --> 04:14:15,315
it harder for working people, parents, caregivers, students,

3313
04:14:15,875 --> 04:14:19,765
residents with disabilities to participate in local government. These are local

3314
04:14:20,415 --> 04:14:24,395
policy choices. Last week, several high schoolers came here

3315
04:14:24,595 --> 04:14:28,555
because they wanted, or, uh, wanted to be heard, but didn't come here because

3316
04:14:28,905 --> 04:14:32,835
they had to prepare for their final exams. A trusted adult read their

3317
04:14:33,035 --> 04:14:36,795
comment for them. None of these comments were 90 seconds

3318
04:14:37,295 --> 04:14:40,995
or less. If this council simply implemented a hybrid meeting

3319
04:14:41,415 --> 04:14:45,275
and allowed these kids to call in during the relevant point in the

3320
04:14:45,435 --> 04:14:48,965
meeting, they could have had their voice voices heard. Whether it was 5:00 pm 8:00 pm

3321
04:14:49,695 --> 04:14:53,615
10:00 pm 11:00 pm I urge you not to use a pro

3322
04:14:54,315 --> 04:14:58,215
participation law to weaken our local democracy. We do

3323
04:14:58,455 --> 04:15:01,755
not need to be the least worst of the top eight cities.

3324
04:15:02,555 --> 04:15:05,635
. We can do better than that. Thank you so much for your time.

3325
04:15:09,425 --> 04:15:13,365
um, ma madam, madam clerk, just a point of order. Can we read the next

3326
04:15:13,705 --> 04:15:17,445
10 names? Yes. Um, it's gonna be oscar seymour,

3327
04:15:17,725 --> 04:15:20,795
justice fb, robert fox, al francesca,

3328
04:15:21,915 --> 04:15:25,415
tara glennys, cordless lee, brian cochran,

3329
04:15:27,265 --> 04:15:31,045
jay, amy, and de shukla. Such a huge night.

3330
04:15:32,405 --> 04:15:36,235
go ahead. Ask to stop a suppressive ordinance. So

3331
04:15:36,485 --> 04:15:40,395
just in case anyone in the audiences or at home online

3332
04:15:40,835 --> 04:15:44,575
is confused. Um, sb 7 0 7 has already dealt

3333
04:15:44,855 --> 04:15:48,855
with, with agenda item 36, which was passed today.

3334
04:15:49,515 --> 04:15:53,155
that's dealt with. I don't approve of

3335
04:15:54,045 --> 04:15:57,975
this kind of notion of framing the framing. Us having to stay till

3336
04:15:58,235 --> 04:16:02,115
10 or later till 11, till 12 as consequences for all of us. It

3337
04:16:02,335 --> 04:16:06,325
was framed as consequences when in a sense it's

3338
04:16:06,615 --> 04:16:10,515
our duty to show up and we show up because we do show up. Obviously we're tired and

3339
04:16:10,735 --> 04:16:14,595
everything. We come type, we still show up. But you guys all

3340
04:16:14,815 --> 04:16:18,655
have city council. You guys, we have a social contract, which I hope

3341
04:16:18,955 --> 04:16:22,815
all of you're familiar with. You guys are supposed to come here every single

3342
04:16:23,015 --> 04:16:26,995
time so that people can hear you. The fact that I'm from district seven and

3343
04:16:27,235 --> 04:16:30,615
my district seven representative isn't even here to hear me or speak on it,

3344
04:16:31,475 --> 04:16:35,195
or I didn't, never got a survey from him, I never got told by him what was going on.

3345
04:16:36,865 --> 04:16:40,745
all things have to, I have to depend on the other city council members on

3346
04:16:40,995 --> 04:16:44,865
christina have to depend, depend on what's more,

3347
04:16:45,045 --> 04:16:48,925
is just such an important change to the ordinance of the city. Yet the

3348
04:16:49,485 --> 04:16:53,345
the mayor isn't even here. Thank god the mayor isn't

3349
04:16:53,585 --> 04:16:57,505
here. So what if it passed and then he wasn't even here then he just comes one month later when we

3350
04:16:57,785 --> 04:17:01,595
reconvene. Lastly with my last seconds credit where credit is

3351
04:17:01,795 --> 04:17:05,715
due. Thank you so much christina duggan for being with the people on this and for being

3352
04:17:05,955 --> 04:17:09,825
a council representative and for representing the people on this time has concluded. Okay,

3353
04:17:10,115 --> 04:17:12,035
nick. Nick, speaker seymour seymour justice,

3354
04:17:14,735 --> 04:17:18,695
uh, hi council. I appreciated the like robust discussion. It helps us

3355
04:17:19,085 --> 04:17:22,935
understand what's going on, uh, in in your office and

3356
04:17:23,155 --> 04:17:27,155
in your heads. And, uh, if we had to make those comments before you even

3357
04:17:27,355 --> 04:17:31,195
talked, we wouldn't know that. So, um, I think that's more of a reason. Like

3358
04:17:31,595 --> 04:17:34,985
I think a previous speaker, nata said, uh, you need to keep the comments coupled.

3359
04:17:35,735 --> 04:17:39,605
here's one question I have is by looking at the words

3360
04:17:40,215 --> 04:17:44,115
on the agenda, I couldn't find what you're actually about to vote on.

3361
04:17:44,735 --> 04:17:48,475
are we voting on right now to start meetings at four 30? Are we voting

3362
04:17:48,755 --> 04:17:52,515
right now to limit to 90 seconds? Are we voting right now

3363
04:17:52,855 --> 04:17:56,795
to decouple public agenda for agenda items at the beginning of the

3364
04:17:56,915 --> 04:18:00,915
meeting instead of during the, uh, agenda item? It doesn't say that

3365
04:18:01,075 --> 04:18:05,075
in the, in the agenda. And you know, I, I've been coming a little while.

3366
04:18:05,675 --> 04:18:09,565
I know what's going on. I pay attention more than, than most or more than many.

3367
04:18:09,785 --> 04:18:13,445
and if I don't know, and I've been sitting here all night, I, what are you guys voting

3368
04:18:13,825 --> 04:18:17,745
on? Right? I I hope you just vote no, because as

3369
04:18:17,985 --> 04:18:21,725
was clearly stated, sb 7 0 7 is going to happen

3370
04:18:22,595 --> 04:18:26,565
whether we vote tonight or not. Exactly. So there's no, like this whole

3371
04:18:26,915 --> 04:18:30,645
idea, this pretend like we have to do it right now. This was a convenient

3372
04:18:31,065 --> 04:18:34,525
way for you to try to like swoop in with some of the things the government

3373
04:18:35,115 --> 04:18:39,085
oversight and efficiency committee was gonna do. I have never even heard of that. And I

3374
04:18:39,165 --> 04:18:42,325
come every week, vote no on this, please. Come on guys.

3375
04:18:45,305 --> 04:18:47,225
uh, next we have fb.

3376
04:18:51,405 --> 04:18:55,365
I just want to thank everybody except the city

3377
04:18:55,565 --> 04:18:59,525
council members that are here because you're constantly retaliating against

3378
04:18:59,845 --> 04:19:03,125
us. You, I, us, no pun intended.

3379
04:19:03,905 --> 04:19:07,845
um, and the mayor's not even here. This is one of

3380
04:19:07,925 --> 04:19:11,915
the most like record breaking, like city council. There's so many people here.

3381
04:19:12,785 --> 04:19:16,765
why? Because we're all fighting for our first amendment. Why? 'cause there

3382
04:19:16,965 --> 04:19:20,745
is a current administration that's trying to take that away from us. And

3383
04:19:21,345 --> 04:19:24,765
you here locally are trying to take it away from us too.

3384
04:19:25,665 --> 04:19:29,525
and you're not going to. Nope. And this is what we do to protect

3385
04:19:29,865 --> 04:19:33,215
our first amendment and to protect all of our rights

3386
04:19:33,975 --> 04:19:36,925
as citizens, as humans, as people that need to be heard.

3387
04:19:37,985 --> 04:19:41,865
this is why we have such mental illness

3388
04:19:43,295 --> 04:19:47,275
in and mental health is because we are not being allowed

3389
04:19:47,775 --> 04:19:51,435
to speak on what we are concerned about. You are not transparent

3390
04:19:52,075 --> 04:19:54,895
enough for us to know what the f**k you're voting on.

3391
04:19:58,005 --> 04:20:01,915
no one f*****g likes you, okay? And I'm not gonna thank

3392
04:20:02,155 --> 04:20:05,865
you christina. And uh, ua, you can go f**k

3393
04:20:06,395 --> 04:20:08,835
yourself. You f*****g b***h. You too christina.

3394
04:20:10,455 --> 04:20:14,415
all of you. Yeah. Go ahead and go leave. Yeah, that's right. This is what the first amendment does. It

3395
04:20:14,635 --> 04:20:18,475
makes you feel uncomfortable. You f*****g b***h ass f*****g losers. No leaders

3396
04:20:18,745 --> 04:20:20,995
here. F**k you all free palestine.

3397
04:20:23,145 --> 04:20:23,855
okay, uh, robert fox,

3398
04:20:29,585 --> 04:20:33,055
aloha council members, I flew in from honolulu to address you tonight.

3399
04:20:33,915 --> 04:20:37,675
wow. Um, as you know, I ran for city council and

3400
04:20:38,045 --> 04:20:41,275
lost legally. And here's what the truth is.

3401
04:20:42,085 --> 04:20:45,575
when I started so many decades ago when beverly o'neill

3402
04:20:46,375 --> 04:20:49,695
was our mayor, we had unlimited amount of time to speak.

3403
04:20:50,555 --> 04:20:54,005
and then as time, as many people were gathered here, we shortened

3404
04:20:54,615 --> 04:20:58,235
it by her will because she was a very good, uh,

3405
04:20:58,895 --> 04:21:02,795
mediator. And I think that was a really good process. Uh,

3406
04:21:04,195 --> 04:21:07,925
asking people to make a comment at the beginning of a meeting for something that's happening

3407
04:21:08,245 --> 04:21:12,075
like three hours later, the council will forget what

3408
04:21:12,365 --> 04:21:15,715
the, what the comment was. So that cannot be uncoupled.

3409
04:21:16,825 --> 04:21:20,765
you have to have comment at the time, uh, of the,

3410
04:21:20,945 --> 04:21:24,425
of the item. Also, what's disturbing to me here is

3411
04:21:25,065 --> 04:21:28,805
we have to sign up. Now, we didn't used to for an agenda

3412
04:21:29,235 --> 04:21:33,145
item 44 or 49 or 62 at

3413
04:21:33,365 --> 04:21:37,225
the beginning of the meeting. Sometimes in the middle of all this stuff, we

3414
04:21:37,445 --> 04:21:41,445
listen to a staff report, we listen to the council and we say, oh my gosh, I

3415
04:21:41,565 --> 04:21:45,345
didn't know that that was something different. And

3416
04:21:45,595 --> 04:21:49,485
then as responsible citizens, we want to make a comment so that you know,

3417
04:21:50,435 --> 04:21:54,385
that we know or maybe we bring something to the table that you had not

3418
04:21:54,605 --> 04:21:58,525
thought. I'm not trying to beat you up, but I'm trying to make

3419
04:21:58,685 --> 04:22:02,605
you more responsible with the things going on in our country today. Thank you.

3420
04:22:02,825 --> 04:22:02,825
we,

3421
04:22:06,885 --> 04:22:08,025
uh, next up is l

3422
04:22:12,295 --> 04:22:16,065
alright. First I'd like to say, uh, I wanna start off, uh, am in solidarity

3423
04:22:16,695 --> 04:22:20,605
with those, um, both inside and outside the lento and

3424
04:22:20,975 --> 04:22:24,885
delaney concentration camps, those who are putting their bodies on the line by

3425
04:22:25,105 --> 04:22:28,785
going on hunger strike and, um, by getting the hell being out of them.

3426
04:22:29,415 --> 04:22:33,325
viva raza. Um, now onto this suli. How

3427
04:22:33,545 --> 04:22:36,505
dare you say, uh, you talk so much because,

3428
04:22:37,565 --> 04:22:41,425
oh, there's, this is the only time we get together. Well, how about this?

3429
04:22:41,885 --> 04:22:45,345
why don't you use the time wisely instead of getting all these photo

3430
04:22:45,905 --> 04:22:49,695
ops and instead of filibustering over f*****g trash cans

3431
04:22:50,205 --> 04:22:54,105
for over an hour, why don't you talk about things of substance like we're trying to do here.

3432
04:22:55,845 --> 04:22:59,415
you wanna shorten the time so we can stop

3433
04:22:59,895 --> 04:23:03,795
talking about what we need as your constituents? Yours.

3434
04:23:04,145 --> 04:23:07,385
mary, yours, cindy, yours, christina, yours, megan,

3435
04:23:08,355 --> 04:23:12,325
yours, sna, yours, suli and ua. God

3436
04:23:12,685 --> 04:23:16,585
and dr. You know what, I'm just gonna say joni, because you know what a

3437
04:23:16,705 --> 04:23:19,915
doctor would want, what's best for their

3438
04:23:20,745 --> 04:23:24,645
patients, right? What do you want? What do you want? Do you want what's best for

3439
04:23:24,925 --> 04:23:28,765
us? Or do you want what's best for you? Because all your fricking uh,

3440
04:23:28,985 --> 04:23:32,585
eye rolling and stuff like that, it's absolutely disgusting. And you know what,

3441
04:23:33,295 --> 04:23:36,995
christina, it's interesting. I thought you brought a bot about

3442
04:23:37,345 --> 04:23:40,545
this ordinance and now you're backing off. And you know why? Because

3443
04:23:41,605 --> 04:23:45,145
all of you got your asses handed. You time has concluded constituents

3444
04:23:46,445 --> 04:23:49,835
by calling, by emailing by the way. It's okay bill and know

3445
04:23:50,995 --> 04:23:52,395
what you guys have the opportunity

3446
04:23:58,865 --> 04:24:01,985
that we matter. Thank you. Next speaker is francesca.

3447
04:24:05,985 --> 04:24:09,685
hi, good evening. Um, so I'm a little confused because currently commission

3448
04:24:10,125 --> 04:24:13,685
meetings are already in hybrid. I just recently attended one and they are hybrid.

3449
04:24:14,145 --> 04:24:18,105
and then in 2021 I actually attended multiple city council meetings that were hybrid.

3450
04:24:18,905 --> 04:24:22,885
so the idea that we cannot do city council meetings hybrid is confusing because

3451
04:24:23,195 --> 04:24:26,925
I've attended multiple city council meetings that were hybrid after covid.

3452
04:24:27,465 --> 04:24:31,365
so it's misleading to use that as a talking point. Oh yeah. Um, also the

3453
04:24:31,565 --> 04:24:35,515
earlier points about residents wanting to know where they could com when they could comment is also

3454
04:24:35,815 --> 04:24:39,445
misleading and misinterpreted because I took the survey and the way that it was

3455
04:24:39,885 --> 04:24:43,885
framed was that we just wanna know a roundabout time when we could comment. So for example,

3456
04:24:44,345 --> 04:24:48,305
we sign up at 5:00 pm for public comment, but then we have to sit through employee of

3457
04:24:48,525 --> 04:24:52,525
the month. The mayor brings the dogs out and we're here for two hours before we

3458
04:24:52,725 --> 04:24:56,675
can actually even do public comment. So it's misleading when we're told come

3459
04:24:56,965 --> 04:25:00,845
at 5:00 pm and then we can't do public comment until two hours

3460
04:25:01,055 --> 04:25:04,985
later. So clarification on those points doesn't mean that we want to

3461
04:25:05,275 --> 04:25:08,565
come at four 30. So that's also being misleading and misinterpreted.

3462
04:25:09,825 --> 04:25:13,765
um, the survey also mentioned that the time is too early. And I actually looked

3463
04:25:14,025 --> 04:25:17,855
at the, the outcomes and the number one reason why people don't

3464
04:25:18,205 --> 04:25:22,185
come is because of scheduled conflicts and city council meetings being too early. So

3465
04:25:22,665 --> 04:25:26,485
why are we starting them at four 30 then if people can't even make it at 5:00 pm it doesn't

3466
04:25:26,725 --> 04:25:30,595
make sense. And I just wanna uplift what na said. I second what she said. And also

3467
04:25:31,155 --> 04:25:35,145
last week's point about the youth not being able to talk, it's also misleading because the

3468
04:25:35,365 --> 04:25:38,965
mayor has moved up items before I was here when he did so for mike union.

3469
04:25:39,545 --> 04:25:42,515
so why.you do it for the youth and you care so much. Okay,

3470
04:25:43,665 --> 04:25:44,235
we have tara.

3471
04:25:48,505 --> 04:25:52,405
hi, my name is tara. I'm here today to claim my full-time, perhaps for the

3472
04:25:52,565 --> 04:25:56,565
last time. Since time is such a topic for this evening, I'd like to point

3473
04:25:56,765 --> 04:26:00,275
out a couple of items that I was able to suss out from this council's

3474
04:26:00,885 --> 04:26:04,565
meetings. Since 2023, there are 52 weeks in the year.

3475
04:26:04,995 --> 04:26:08,855
this council meets an average of 32 weeks of that year. Since

3476
04:26:09,275 --> 04:26:13,065
this council has, has, has started, you

3477
04:26:13,445 --> 04:26:17,415
have started the meetings late 95% of the time, about

3478
04:26:17,765 --> 04:26:21,645
20, wasting about 22 hours of your time. And the community's time

3479
04:26:22,745 --> 04:26:25,485
you have heard just under this is since 2000, 2333

3480
04:26:26,765 --> 04:26:30,405
hours of public comment. That makes up about 8% of each meeting's

3481
04:26:31,085 --> 04:26:34,995
time. Meanwhile, you have heard over 81 hours of comments from

3482
04:26:35,455 --> 04:26:39,125
non-public presentations, including staff and other members before this

3483
04:26:39,555 --> 04:26:43,365
that have matters before this council. That makes up about 20 me percent of the time

3484
04:26:44,305 --> 04:26:47,985
in the same amount of time you have heard seven five hundred and seventy three levine

3485
04:26:48,405 --> 04:26:51,765
act items indicating that this isn't so much against expression

3486
04:26:52,745 --> 04:26:55,775
as is the currency under which that expression is given.

3487
04:26:57,225 --> 04:27:00,125
if this amendment were to go into effect since 20 23, 40

3488
04:27:01,995 --> 04:27:05,995
members of your community would have been silenced. If the council

3489
04:27:06,365 --> 04:27:10,035
seeks to reduce time in co in council meetings, it can run meetings more efficiently

3490
04:27:10,455 --> 04:27:14,015
and effectively. You can put time limits on yourselves and on

3491
04:27:14,575 --> 04:27:17,825
on the uh, non-public presentations. Councilperson

3492
04:27:18,955 --> 04:27:22,875
kerr, your left, your time has concluded. Thank you. Very fortunate. Okay, we

3493
04:27:22,995 --> 04:27:25,995
have glin. Thank you.

3494
04:27:28,185 --> 04:27:32,185
good evening counsel. My name is clin dolche and I'm here

3495
04:27:32,975 --> 04:27:36,775
to, uh, remind you that I I was one

3496
04:27:36,995 --> 04:27:40,835
of the many people that took your survey and I am

3497
04:27:41,035 --> 04:27:44,575
pretty sure, in fact I'm positive I didn't

3498
04:27:45,135 --> 04:27:48,195
ask for reducing the speaking time by half.

3499
04:27:49,395 --> 04:27:52,665
I took the survey and I'm positive that I did not request

3500
04:27:53,935 --> 04:27:57,465
the, uh, agenda items to be disassociated from

3501
04:27:58,075 --> 04:28:01,465
comments. I was however, approval approving

3502
04:28:02,215 --> 04:28:05,825
of having the remote, uh, agenda item,

3503
04:28:06,375 --> 04:28:10,195
public comment. So, um, but here

3504
04:28:10,435 --> 04:28:14,095
we are and what are we getting? We'll get the remote public

3505
04:28:14,955 --> 04:28:18,955
commenting as uh, required by the state. We'll get

3506
04:28:19,355 --> 04:28:23,075
meetings at an earlier time, not, not that we ask for it.

3507
04:28:23,815 --> 04:28:27,675
reduce our speaking time by half. And most egregiously

3508
04:28:28,335 --> 04:28:31,975
disassociating the, uh, public comments to the agenda

3509
04:28:32,405 --> 04:28:35,475
items themselves. And no one asked for this.

3510
04:28:36,615 --> 04:28:40,535
you can have remote commenting without cutting us off at the knees. Uh,

3511
04:28:40,975 --> 04:28:43,995
we are the public and we have a right and a responsibility

3512
04:28:45,375 --> 04:28:48,635
to speak up on actions that you want to take that affect our lives.

3513
04:28:49,495 --> 04:28:53,095
you need to hear us. Sb 7 0 7 was intended to

3514
04:28:53,535 --> 04:28:57,475
expand, comment, not limit it. We are not an inconvenience,

3515
04:28:58,245 --> 04:29:01,675
we're not a box to be checked. Your time has concluded. Thank you. We're partners and democracy.

3516
04:29:05,555 --> 04:29:09,415
okay. Cordless lee carelessly,

3517
04:29:10,445 --> 04:29:14,325
district five. Um, one of the things that wasn't reported on tonight

3518
04:29:14,985 --> 04:29:18,915
was how many council meetings these other cities have.

3519
04:29:20,085 --> 04:29:23,965
I mean, we went from four a month to three a month

3520
04:29:24,125 --> 04:29:27,645
because you guys voted for that. Is that what they're doing in the other cities?

3521
04:29:28,495 --> 04:29:32,405
these council meetings do go along and I sympathize with the idea of

3522
04:29:32,605 --> 04:29:36,445
working on shortening them. Um, I didn't

3523
04:29:36,805 --> 04:29:40,245
realize when I wrote my letter to you that so much work had been done on this.

3524
04:29:41,225 --> 04:29:44,965
and I did see that survey. It did come across to me. I didn't take

3525
04:29:45,245 --> 04:29:49,005
it because the question seemed to disingenuous to me.

3526
04:29:50,105 --> 04:29:52,285
how can we increase public participation?

3527
04:29:54,495 --> 04:29:58,465
well, first of all, sb 7 0 7 did that for you. They're increasing

3528
04:29:58,765 --> 04:30:02,765
public participation. But when I looked, went back

3529
04:30:03,005 --> 04:30:06,965
and looked at what the survey responses were, I

3530
04:30:07,085 --> 04:30:10,885
don't see that reflected in this ordinance. Somebody messed with

3531
04:30:11,165 --> 04:30:14,715
it in the meantime. And the real goal became how can we shorten

3532
04:30:15,365 --> 04:30:18,845
meetings anticipating that more people will be attending

3533
04:30:19,525 --> 04:30:23,445
remotely? If you'd been honest about that, I would've been willing to take the

3534
04:30:23,645 --> 04:30:26,425
survey. I mean, I'm interested in shortening these meetings too.

3535
04:30:27,845 --> 04:30:31,665
I will say that the gettysburg address lincoln stated, um,

3536
04:30:32,985 --> 04:30:36,365
in the gettysburg address that we may preserve a government

3537
04:30:37,465 --> 04:30:41,435
of the people by the people for the people time

3538
04:30:41,725 --> 04:30:43,765
has. And you guys need to print that in front of yourselves.

3539
04:30:46,215 --> 04:30:48,585
okay. Next speaker is brian cochran.

3540
04:30:53,905 --> 04:30:57,875
good evening everyone. Uh, brian cochrane, district three. Um, I'm hoping you're

3541
04:30:58,155 --> 04:31:01,835
all familiar with the washington post's motto, which is democracy dies in darkness.

3542
04:31:02,545 --> 04:31:06,305
well, it withers, fades, and diminishes in lack

3543
04:31:06,595 --> 04:31:10,395
of engagement. You have to want the engagement. That's the important part

3544
04:31:10,635 --> 04:31:14,455
of this process. It's ugly, it's messy. It's sometimes uncomfortable, but

3545
04:31:14,675 --> 04:31:18,395
that's the part that the public trusts in you to do. Don't take democracy

3546
04:31:19,025 --> 04:31:21,995
away by letting it wither on the vine. You have to want that.

3547
04:31:23,255 --> 04:31:27,215
um, I heard a week ago that, uh, somebody asked the, the, um,

3548
04:31:27,825 --> 04:31:31,755
city attorney about what the consequences for this self-imposed or artificial

3549
04:31:32,395 --> 04:31:36,135
deadline where the answer came back that we don't know. The, uh,

3550
04:31:37,295 --> 04:31:41,275
the judges have a lot of discretion. Everything I hear tonight suggests this is not that

3551
04:31:41,475 --> 04:31:45,275
urgent. I would rather see council go dark for three more sessions than push this

3552
04:31:45,515 --> 04:31:49,505
through to create the artifice of some sort of better process. Christina,

3553
04:31:50,675 --> 04:31:54,595
I really wanna applaud you. This is the most proud moment I've been knowing you in four

3554
04:31:54,755 --> 04:31:58,475
years because you took a bold statement here. Follow that through. Withdraw your emotions

3555
04:31:58,995 --> 04:32:00,715
so that this doesn't go forward. That would be huge.

3556
04:32:04,165 --> 04:32:08,035
thank you. Tune up for asking questions. Previously, I saw that came up in last

3557
04:32:08,315 --> 04:32:11,515
session where somebody here was posing questions about other jurisdictions.

3558
04:32:12,615 --> 04:32:16,355
we should be thought leaders, not followers, not adherence to what the basic minimum

3559
04:32:16,755 --> 04:32:20,495
should be. Keep the robustness of this. Let council be robust

3560
04:32:20,935 --> 04:32:24,705
and bold in this room. Find another way. Follow the oscars example here.

3561
04:32:24,995 --> 04:32:27,395
time honor. Thank you. In a different,

3562
04:32:30,185 --> 04:32:34,075
okay, next speaker is jay. Um, madam, madam

3563
04:32:34,315 --> 04:32:38,315
clerk. Can, can we have, uh, more speakers names read? I think we, we are off track

3564
04:32:38,515 --> 04:32:42,155
here a little bit. Uh, jay, amy and dave shukla are the last three speakers.

3565
04:32:43,655 --> 04:32:46,395
so jay and amy are up before dave.

3566
04:32:48,105 --> 04:32:51,975
okay. Hi, my

3567
04:32:52,195 --> 04:32:56,195
name is amy. I'm a resident of district two. Thank you for not skipping me because I wasn't lined up

3568
04:32:56,275 --> 04:33:00,205
like a kindergartner. 'cause I would like to clarify that that's specified. Nowhere. We don't

3569
04:33:00,405 --> 04:33:03,965
have to line up. And I think that you guys should be able to wait a couple of seconds for your constituents

3570
04:33:04,465 --> 04:33:08,275
to walk up here. Um, so there's

3571
04:33:08,765 --> 04:33:12,365
so much I wanna say. So many people have said so much, so many amazing things.

3572
04:33:12,785 --> 04:33:16,645
um, I would like to clarify though, that a lot of the things that have been brought up have been brought

3573
04:33:16,925 --> 04:33:20,835
up in previous sessions. So like, we don't have to be at this, what this

3574
04:33:21,125 --> 04:33:24,965
first, second read, whatever the hell you said. Um, this could have been like

3575
04:33:25,205 --> 04:33:28,885
squashed weeks ago, but there was always this fake urgency about these fake

3576
04:33:29,285 --> 04:33:32,835
scenarios about what could happen. Um, and really just like putting fear

3577
04:33:33,475 --> 04:33:37,085
into b******t. Um, so here we are.

3578
04:33:37,905 --> 04:33:41,845
um, tena, you totally bastardized my comment from last week. What with the research

3579
04:33:42,005 --> 04:33:45,885
that I did in the top cities in california, and literally word for word long beach

3580
04:33:46,045 --> 04:33:49,965
being number seven. But there was so much that you left out in that research, which is so evident by

3581
04:33:50,165 --> 04:33:54,125
the research that elena did. Um, so you can thank us for doing that research

3582
04:33:54,345 --> 04:33:58,245
and all the other numbers. Um, I didn't get your name, but you also came up here

3583
04:33:58,405 --> 04:34:02,285
with research and facts, which is always great. Um, because up here

3584
04:34:02,445 --> 04:34:06,085
you guys like to freak out over fake s**t. Um, , there's always,

3585
04:34:06,675 --> 04:34:10,645
there's, there's comments about like, people being worried about change. We're not worried about change. We're

3586
04:34:10,965 --> 04:34:14,955
worried about being limited in our first amendment. Um, and I'd like to also,

3587
04:34:15,625 --> 04:34:19,425
I'd like to also make it clear that I feel like we've made progress here because rex is

3588
04:34:19,645 --> 04:34:23,505
so f*****g condescending to you all because you guys have brought up reservations before

3589
04:34:23,985 --> 04:34:25,685
and he basically shut that down. And he had,

3590
04:34:28,905 --> 04:34:32,885
oh, okay. Uh, dave shukla, I think you have the last

3591
04:34:33,005 --> 04:34:36,925
word. Thank you. Chair

3592
04:34:37,165 --> 04:34:40,995
council members. Thank you cindy allen for asking my main question. Uh, like, uh, nata,

3593
04:34:41,405 --> 04:34:45,245
I have, uh, changed my, uh, prepared comments in light of the staff presentation council discussion

3594
04:34:45,845 --> 04:34:49,675
along with other public comments, uh, that made me think, uh, mary,

3595
04:34:50,145 --> 04:34:53,125
I'd like to challenge you to produce evidence of any public support

3596
04:34:54,185 --> 04:34:57,685
for this proposal. Um, I don't believe there are any,

3597
04:34:58,395 --> 04:35:01,925
some quick metrics, uh, for the council. You have received at least 65 pages,

3598
04:35:02,465 --> 04:35:05,955
uh, on agenda item 46 last week from 40 unique respondents. Tonight,

3599
04:35:06,565 --> 04:35:10,265
you've received at least 50 pages from at least 35 unique

3600
04:35:10,685 --> 04:35:14,465
respondents. And not a single one of them, not a single one of them are

3601
04:35:14,705 --> 04:35:16,985
for these changes. Not a single one

3602
04:35:22,895 --> 04:35:26,525
lost my place and I really have to go pee. Um, okay. So, uh, there have been, uh,

3603
04:35:27,345 --> 04:35:31,105
a survey, uh, uh, there have been public comments where, uh, people have said,

3604
04:35:31,415 --> 04:35:35,335
look, uh, our survey inputs have been misrepresented in your survey. Yeah,

3605
04:35:35,625 --> 04:35:39,585
yeah. The survey is not a representative sample of the city. It's not scientific. And the

3606
04:35:39,665 --> 04:35:43,455
way it was rolled out was kind of problematic to say the least. Look,

3607
04:35:43,885 --> 04:35:47,805
I'm a supporter of the mayor. I'm a supporter of the city council, but

3608
04:35:48,265 --> 04:35:52,055
I don't think he got it right. I don't think you've gotten it right. Yep. You lose

3609
04:35:52,615 --> 04:35:56,605
nothing. You lose nothing. By waiting a couple of weeks and bringing this back and

3610
04:35:57,045 --> 04:36:01,045
actually trying to implement a hybrid system and seeing what the problems were, I have not heard

3611
04:36:01,425 --> 04:36:05,095
any metrics related to the city's previous experience with doing

3612
04:36:05,485 --> 04:36:09,485
a hybrid system. Your time has to, you do thank you. To solve

3613
04:36:09,565 --> 04:36:09,685
the trouble.

3614
04:36:19,585 --> 04:36:23,575
okay. That concludes a public comment. Thank you to all the, uh,

3615
04:36:23,795 --> 04:36:27,635
speakers for your civic engagement. Um, I don't see any other council

3616
04:36:27,955 --> 04:36:31,915
members queued up. Oh, council member, uh, sno, can I just have one point

3617
04:36:32,075 --> 04:36:35,205
of clarification for, um, council members in dejas,

3618
04:36:36,135 --> 04:36:39,875
um, request around the, was council member,

3619
04:36:40,335 --> 04:36:43,435
uh, dayja, was it 90 days you wanted it to come back?

3620
04:36:44,365 --> 04:36:46,815
does that need to be, uh, a modification to the motion,

3621
04:36:48,855 --> 04:36:52,835
or is that just, or is that just direction and we only need direction? We'll just take it as direction. Thank you.

3622
04:36:52,875 --> 04:36:56,475
okay. Understood. Oh,

3623
04:36:57,285 --> 04:37:00,995
okay. It can I have c clarification on what you just said, ? Oh,

3624
04:37:01,375 --> 04:37:05,335
I was just clarifying because council members zendejas had shared that we, before the council direction

3625
04:37:05,875 --> 04:37:09,675
was for a six month report back. Council members zendejas asked for a 90 day

3626
04:37:09,895 --> 04:37:13,775
report back. And I just wanted to clarify that council direction was sufficient and that we did

3627
04:37:13,935 --> 04:37:17,175
not need to have an amended motion in order to incorporate that into the motion.

3628
04:37:18,645 --> 04:37:22,085
correct. We will take that as direction. Withdrawn.

3629
04:37:22,765 --> 04:37:26,715
okay. So I, I think we, um, have all

3630
04:37:26,955 --> 04:37:30,795
the, uh, commentary satisfied, and, uh, with no further ado,

3631
04:37:31,015 --> 04:37:31,655
we'll go to a vote.

3632
04:37:43,525 --> 04:37:44,115
motion fails.

3633
04:37:57,765 --> 04:38:00,035
thank you. Thank you.

3634
04:38:02,145 --> 04:38:05,915
okay. Uh, thank you. We actually have more of a council meeting to get to. So we're gonna go to item number

3635
04:38:06,155 --> 04:38:06,155
50,

3636
04:38:12,585 --> 04:38:16,245
report from city attorney. Recommendation to declare ordinance amending

3637
04:38:16,805 --> 04:38:20,485
the long beach municipal code relating to speed limits red and adopted

3638
04:38:20,905 --> 04:38:24,635
as red citywide. Okay.

3639
04:38:25,025 --> 04:38:28,325
uh, thank you. We have a, a motion and a second we'll go to the make making kerr.

3640
04:38:29,755 --> 04:38:33,625
no comment. No comment, um, to the seconder, uh, trash

3641
04:38:34,085 --> 04:38:38,025
into it. Okay. No comments. Any public comment

3642
04:38:38,405 --> 04:38:42,075
on item number 50? No public comment. Let's, let's

3643
04:38:42,425 --> 04:38:42,825
take a vote.

3644
04:38:57,165 --> 04:38:59,245
councilwoman allen and councilwoman sin

3645
04:39:04,135 --> 04:39:07,975
motion is carried. Okay. Thank you. I'm

3646
04:39:08,195 --> 04:39:12,115
gonna pause just a second and just ask the audience if you can exit quietly. Both have to,

3647
04:39:12,415 --> 04:39:15,625
uh, we'd like to continue our meeting. Okay.

3648
04:39:16,745 --> 04:39:17,605
item number 51.

3649
04:39:24,495 --> 04:39:28,465
item 51, report from community development. Recommendation to

3650
04:39:28,625 --> 04:39:32,435
adopt ordinance for a city initiated zoning map change to amend

3651
04:39:32,785 --> 04:39:35,395
the zoning designation for a property at 57 0 5

3652
04:39:37,805 --> 04:39:41,385
and 57 23 lyme avenue from low density multi-family

3653
04:39:42,295 --> 04:39:46,065
residential, small l small lot to mix use to special

3654
04:39:46,685 --> 04:39:49,945
use incentives, red and adopted as red district eight.

3655
04:39:58,335 --> 04:40:02,235
okay, we have a motion a second for the first time tonight, I'm gonna get this right. We're

3656
04:40:02,585 --> 04:40:06,515
gonna go to the maker of the motion. Council member thrash. Untuck. Thank

3657
04:40:06,865 --> 04:40:10,805
you so much, chair. Uh, we are just excited to be able to usher in, uh,

3658
04:40:11,305 --> 04:40:15,145
a piece of property that will allow us to activate affordable housing our community. Thank

3659
04:40:15,385 --> 04:40:17,695
you here.

3660
04:40:20,005 --> 04:40:20,005
okay.

3661
04:40:26,945 --> 04:40:30,405
any, any members of the public, uh, wish to comment on this? No. Public comment.

3662
04:40:30,995 --> 04:40:32,165
okay. Thank you. We'll go to a vote.

3663
04:40:40,525 --> 04:40:44,355
councilwoman th motion is

3664
04:40:44,575 --> 04:40:48,525
carried. Okay. We go to

3665
04:40:48,915 --> 04:40:52,885
item number 51. Item number 52 reports

3666
04:40:53,605 --> 04:40:57,575
from community development recommendation to declare ordinance adopting

3667
04:40:57,755 --> 04:41:01,705
zoning code amendment to update the existing enhanced density bonus

3668
04:41:02,275 --> 04:41:06,195
to align with the provisions of the inclusionary housing ordinance at

3669
04:41:06,415 --> 04:41:09,725
special bonuses for projects providing communi community

3670
04:41:10,655 --> 04:41:14,135
benefits and implement other procedural and implementation streamlining

3671
04:41:14,695 --> 04:41:17,375
changes, read and adopted as red citywide.

3672
04:41:18,875 --> 04:41:22,295
uh, thank you. We have a motion. A second. Any commentary from council?

3673
04:41:24,285 --> 04:41:28,175
okay. See? None. Do we have any public comment? No public comment. Okay. Let's move to a vote.

3674
04:41:34,985 --> 04:41:38,955
motion is carried. Okay. Are

3675
04:41:39,175 --> 04:41:42,655
we moving to item 53 now? Report from community development

3676
04:41:43,255 --> 04:41:47,095
recommendation to adopt ordinance amending the long beach municipal code to

3677
04:41:47,295 --> 04:41:51,065
establish two new zoning districts mixed use main street

3678
04:41:51,365 --> 04:41:54,665
and commercial main street that will implement the neighborhood service

3679
04:41:55,535 --> 04:41:59,435
serving corridor low and community commercial place

3680
04:41:59,875 --> 04:42:03,825
types of the long beach general plan, la land use elements,

3681
04:42:05,515 --> 04:42:09,385
sorry, and minor amendments to all existing

3682
04:42:09,545 --> 04:42:13,365
zoning districts contained within title 22, red and adopted as

3683
04:42:13,605 --> 04:42:17,305
red citywide. Uh, thank you. We have a motion to second any commentary from council?

3684
04:42:19,025 --> 04:42:22,675
okay. Seeing none, any public comment? No public comment, move to a vote.

3685
04:42:31,755 --> 04:42:35,185
council in the house. Motion

3686
04:42:35,865 --> 04:42:39,665
is carried. Thank you. Number 54, report

3687
04:42:40,155 --> 04:42:44,085
from community development recommendation to adopt ordinance for a zoning

3688
04:42:44,505 --> 04:42:48,425
map change to amend the zoning designations and rezone select

3689
04:42:48,845 --> 04:42:52,845
properties on major corridors in the greater bixby olds area to title

3690
04:42:53,365 --> 04:42:57,085
22 zones that implement the designated place types

3691
04:42:57,505 --> 04:43:01,445
for each property read and adopted as red citywide. Okay, thank

3692
04:43:01,725 --> 04:43:05,085
you. Motion by curve. Second by alan. Any comments?

3693
04:43:06,265 --> 04:43:09,525
seeing none. Any public comment? No public comment. Move to a vote.

3694
04:43:16,645 --> 04:43:18,995
chair. . Oh, I'm sorry. That's okay.

3695
04:43:20,675 --> 04:43:22,045
you want these? Motion carries.

3696
04:43:25,665 --> 04:43:29,545
okay. Number, item number 55, report from

3697
04:43:29,835 --> 04:43:33,755
technology and innovation. Recommendation to declare proposition l ordinance,

3698
04:43:34,405 --> 04:43:37,875
which pursuant to section 1806 of the city charter,

3699
04:43:38,645 --> 04:43:42,515
makes findings and determinations regarding contracting of utility

3700
04:43:43,385 --> 04:43:46,035
bill printing, read and adopted as red citywide.

3701
04:43:47,775 --> 04:43:51,575
uh, thank you. Moved by dejas, seconded by curve. Do we have any

3702
04:43:51,865 --> 04:43:55,135
council comment? Cn any public comment?

3703
04:43:56,245 --> 04:43:58,185
no public comment. Move to a vote please.

3704
04:44:05,605 --> 04:44:09,015
motion is carried. Okay. Thank you. If anyone

3705
04:44:09,695 --> 04:44:12,615
remembers former mayor bob foster, it is time for a new business

3706
04:44:15,155 --> 04:44:19,055
report from community development recommendation to amend purchase order

3707
04:44:19,435 --> 04:44:23,195
for the amount of $39,720 and

3708
04:44:23,505 --> 04:44:26,895
amend the terms and conditions with granicus for short term rental compliance

3709
04:44:27,855 --> 04:44:31,735
services citywide. Okay, we have a motion by christina duggan, seconded

3710
04:44:32,295 --> 04:44:35,735
by cindy allen. Any council commentary? Seeing none. Public comment?

3711
04:44:36,515 --> 04:44:37,895
no public comment, move to a vote.

3712
04:44:42,915 --> 04:44:46,625
motion carries. Thank you. Um, item number 57,

3713
04:44:47,755 --> 04:44:51,345
report from city manager. Recommendation to receive and file an

3714
04:44:51,805 --> 04:44:55,325
overview of the city soccer in the lbc plan and increase

3715
04:44:55,925 --> 04:44:59,885
appropriations by 800,000 for the soccer in the lbc plan.

3716
04:45:00,385 --> 04:45:04,075
offset by a release of internal designation established in preparation

3717
04:45:04,765 --> 04:45:08,565
for the 2028 olympic and paralympic games citywide.

3718
04:45:10,345 --> 04:45:14,245
uh, thank you. We have a motion a second. I can see we have the esteemed dr. Curley here

3719
04:45:14,405 --> 04:45:18,325
to give us staff presentation. So, um, thank you. Yeah. Before tyler

3720
04:45:18,525 --> 04:45:22,405
gets started, I just wanted to, um, say that we're really excited to talk about this. We've

3721
04:45:22,685 --> 04:45:26,655
already had the activations last week. It's gone really well. Tyler will give you some of the stats

3722
04:45:27,005 --> 04:45:30,885
and some of the overview, but the team's done a really, really great job pulling all this

3723
04:45:31,285 --> 04:45:34,775
together and it's really helping us with our 2028 games readiness. Tyler,

3724
04:45:35,935 --> 04:45:39,925
thank you. Yep. So just wanna give an update on soccer and the lbc. These

3725
04:45:40,085 --> 04:45:43,645
are our activations, uh, related to the international soccer

3726
04:45:44,165 --> 04:45:47,245
tournament that everybody knows, but must not be named.

3727
04:45:48,185 --> 04:45:52,025
um, so we have a essentially a three stage approach that you

3728
04:45:52,245 --> 04:45:56,245
all have seen. Um, our group stage is happening right now. I'll talk about in partnership with la

3729
04:45:56,545 --> 04:46:00,315
galaxy and downtown long beach alliance. And then we'll bring, um, our city

3730
04:46:00,625 --> 04:46:04,375
screen out to neighborhood parks, um, in the knockout stage.

3731
04:46:04,825 --> 04:46:08,445
and then we will end, uh, the world cup final with a large beach streets

3732
04:46:08,895 --> 04:46:12,845
event. So the group stage that's happening right now, we'll have

3733
04:46:12,925 --> 04:46:16,685
viewings every single day, um, and 47 total matches will be viewed.

3734
04:46:17,265 --> 04:46:21,165
and this is ultimately two main layouts. The main closure is pine avenue between

3735
04:46:21,925 --> 04:46:25,845
broadway and third, uh, throughout the whole group stage. That's about

3736
04:46:26,005 --> 04:46:30,005
2,400 person capacity. And then for seven marquis days,

3737
04:46:30,265 --> 04:46:34,105
we add a part of broadway between pacific and pine. And

3738
04:46:34,325 --> 04:46:38,005
this is largely a partnership, as I mentioned, with galaxy and with downtown long beach alliance.

3739
04:46:38,505 --> 04:46:42,435
and we did get a few, uh, letters of support from downtown long beach alliance from

3740
04:46:42,925 --> 04:46:46,685
altar society, and baby bros talking about the benefits of, um, more foot

3741
04:46:46,965 --> 04:46:50,435
traffic downtown for the businesses. Uh, but we're also seeing

3742
04:46:50,985 --> 04:46:54,895
through the partnership with galaxy, they're bringing out their star squad, uh, team, uh,

3743
04:46:55,115 --> 04:46:58,895
store popups, player appearances, and then a lot of exciting fun

3744
04:46:59,295 --> 04:47:03,225
for families. And it's also an opportunity to test out the entertainment zone

3745
04:47:03,515 --> 04:47:07,475
and the easy sip, um, process that I know the council has been really interested

3746
04:47:07,895 --> 04:47:11,895
in over the last year or so. And then as we move into, uh,

3747
04:47:12,115 --> 04:47:15,675
later parts of the tournament, we'll have eight additional match viewings. Uh, we'll have neighborhood

3748
04:47:16,565 --> 04:47:20,195
level, uh, watch parties in the parks. And this is more community focused

3749
04:47:20,775 --> 04:47:24,675
family, uh, type of programming. Um, where, um, you know, we

3750
04:47:24,875 --> 04:47:28,795
will be able to watch a number of the later stage games. And then as mentioned, we'll

3751
04:47:29,035 --> 04:47:32,595
have a beach streets to close off the entire tournament. Uh, and that is supported

3752
04:47:33,075 --> 04:47:36,885
by la metro and the port of long beach as well. So, just

3753
04:47:37,085 --> 04:47:40,925
to give a high level overview, a lot of different activations are happening throughout the region.

3754
04:47:41,785 --> 04:47:45,645
um, this is a different approach that we're trying to

3755
04:47:45,805 --> 04:47:49,425
take. Um, a lot of the regional, um, events are

3756
04:47:49,985 --> 04:47:53,825
fee to get in. Uh, often they're at one location, they may be for

3757
04:47:54,385 --> 04:47:58,215
one to maybe three days of viewings. Often these are in private event

3758
04:47:58,565 --> 04:48:02,525
spaces. Um, there's limited partnership opportunities with this type of

3759
04:48:02,605 --> 04:48:06,605
activation, and you might just see one type of activation. But we

3760
04:48:06,765 --> 04:48:10,725
wanted to diversify this as much as we could. So all of the viewings are free

3761
04:48:10,925 --> 04:48:14,695
and open to the public. We have viewings in every council district 55

3762
04:48:15,285 --> 04:48:18,965
total viewings. We have a different approach to support local

3763
04:48:19,525 --> 04:48:23,385
businesses, of course. Um, the entertainment zone activation, as I mentioned. Uh,

3764
04:48:23,955 --> 04:48:27,245
also leveraging partnerships like with la galaxy to hopefully

3765
04:48:28,165 --> 04:48:31,995
maximize the reach and also minimize some of the city's costs. And then also,

3766
04:48:32,425 --> 04:48:36,385
uh, test different activation models that will help us prepare for 2020. It

3767
04:48:36,605 --> 04:48:40,565
is, uh, april mentioned. So I did want to show a little bit

3768
04:48:40,685 --> 04:48:44,655
of, uh, the feedback and the excitement from the first early

3769
04:48:45,035 --> 04:48:49,005
days, um, where we meet. We reached capacity on the first day, which is a thursday

3770
04:48:49,165 --> 04:48:53,045
afternoon for the mexico south africa game. It's soccer and the

3771
04:48:53,205 --> 04:48:57,085
lbc for the 2026 fifa world cup here in downtown long

3772
04:48:57,365 --> 04:48:59,125
beach. Let's watch some fluke ball.

3773
04:49:25,975 --> 04:49:29,685
these events are here until june 27th. Come watch the world

3774
04:49:30,105 --> 04:49:32,205
cup games here in downtown long beach.

3775
04:49:34,705 --> 04:49:38,525
and then friday we had the usa paraguay match, um, where we opened up that

3776
04:49:38,765 --> 04:49:42,505
part of broadway. As I mentioned, we had another 2000 people, uh,

3777
04:49:43,085 --> 04:49:47,065
capacity. So this is another exciting video of what happened. We're back for soccer and the lbc for

3778
04:49:47,285 --> 04:49:50,125
the world cup, and this time it's usa versus,

3779
04:50:27,275 --> 04:50:31,195
and over the weekend we did reach capacity again with the brazil morocco game, um,

3780
04:50:31,515 --> 04:50:34,535
and then also had strong crowds at during the other matches.

3781
04:50:35,765 --> 04:50:39,465
um, we've also had our first youth soccer clinic in partnership with

3782
04:50:39,805 --> 04:50:43,785
galaxy, uh, where we had a hundred youth to participate at lincoln park. Different soccer

3783
04:50:44,055 --> 04:50:47,905
clinics. We'll have another one on june 19th. Um, and then ali galaxy

3784
04:50:48,325 --> 04:50:52,245
is actually one of our partners for the day of sport, which is happening next week, um, which

3785
04:50:52,485 --> 04:50:56,365
is also very exciting. We'll have over 600 youth, uh, participating in different youth

3786
04:50:56,525 --> 04:51:00,365
sports activities. So this just shows the long-term partnership opportunities

3787
04:51:00,995 --> 04:51:04,805
from something like this. And it's not just a one-off activation. So just really

3788
04:51:05,005 --> 04:51:08,905
quick, um, there is data in the slides around some of our communication efforts for

3789
04:51:09,125 --> 04:51:13,045
this. We have a website. We've had over 5,000 views driving a lot of traffic there

3790
04:51:13,365 --> 04:51:17,365
to show where to go, how to watch the, the matches. It also includes community

3791
04:51:17,905 --> 04:51:21,825
led events. Um, as part of our calendar, three press releases, two

3792
04:51:22,205 --> 04:51:26,145
inside long beach news articles with over 500 views as well. Um, and

3793
04:51:26,365 --> 04:51:29,765
then working with galaxy and others, we've been able to expand our reach on social.

3794
04:51:31,075 --> 04:51:34,575
so you can see again, some of the social media data points over 75

3795
04:51:35,345 --> 04:51:38,255
posts across different platforms, 500,000 impressions.

3796
04:51:39,675 --> 04:51:43,475
um, there are a number of different top posts, but here you can see a couple. Uh,

3797
04:51:43,755 --> 04:51:47,495
one of them is 141,000 views. Another is 87,000 views.

3798
04:51:48,285 --> 04:51:52,095
just, um, in the last week or so on some of these activations and

3799
04:51:52,335 --> 04:51:56,045
in partnership with others, um, we've been able to get over 1 million content views

3800
04:51:56,775 --> 04:52:00,595
in collaboration with the galaxy downtown, long beach alliance and others,

3801
04:52:00,825 --> 04:52:04,715
including lbt to really raise, uh, awareness around public transportation

3802
04:52:05,265 --> 04:52:08,675
options as well. So, as april mentioned,

3803
04:52:09,625 --> 04:52:13,395
this is really important, not just to activate right now, um, but to help us prepare

3804
04:52:13,835 --> 04:52:17,795
for the 2028 olympic and paralympic games. Uh, this is helping us to learn

3805
04:52:18,035 --> 04:52:22,035
more about interdepartmental coordination. Um, jorge, myself, others

3806
04:52:22,575 --> 04:52:26,555
aren't typically involved in special events coordination, um, but we are in this

3807
04:52:26,755 --> 04:52:30,515
effort. And our special events team, of course, leads a lot of that. But we're also

3808
04:52:30,835 --> 04:52:34,675
bringing in external partners, really testing out our public safety resources,

3809
04:52:35,265 --> 04:52:39,115
different street closure, um, strategies, security perimeters,

3810
04:52:40,005 --> 04:52:43,745
crowd management, uh, of course the communications that I just mentioned, working

3811
04:52:44,235 --> 04:52:47,955
with different sponsors and partners, and of course, uh, looking at different

3812
04:52:48,325 --> 04:52:52,315
strategies for neighborhood activations later on in the tournament. And all of this

3813
04:52:52,435 --> 04:52:56,355
is also happening during other large scale events. So for example, we have

3814
04:52:56,505 --> 04:53:00,105
this weekend juneteenth, we also have, um, an insomniac

3815
04:53:00,805 --> 04:53:04,595
event and the, one of the larger activations for the world cup

3816
04:53:04,855 --> 04:53:08,795
all happening together. So this is part of our test and delivery phase for the 2028

3817
04:53:09,475 --> 04:53:13,455
games as uh, mentioned in our strategic roadmap. So

3818
04:53:13,735 --> 04:53:17,275
for tonight, uh, obviously wanted to give you an update on where we're at with the plan

3819
04:53:18,055 --> 04:53:21,695
and, uh, the different, uh, activation strategies. Um,

3820
04:53:22,375 --> 04:53:25,755
but this of course will cost, um, the city some funding,

3821
04:53:26,415 --> 04:53:30,235
but there is no general fund impact to our strategy here. We have set aside

3822
04:53:30,555 --> 04:53:34,035
funding in the special advertising and promotional fund, sap,

3823
04:53:34,855 --> 04:53:38,035
um, over the last several years to help us start preparing for 2028.

3824
04:53:39,255 --> 04:53:43,240
um, and this again, is part of our preparations for 2028, doing different test test events,

3825
04:53:43,965 --> 04:53:47,755
figuring out different activation strategies. So there is no general, general fund

3826
04:53:48,065 --> 04:53:52,045
impact, um, but any of the additional funds that aren't used would go back to

3827
04:53:52,205 --> 04:53:56,105
that set aside for 2028 games preparation. And we're also looking of

3828
04:53:56,325 --> 04:53:59,685
course, for additional sponsorships and grants to help, um, with this as well.

3829
04:54:00,505 --> 04:54:04,345
so with that, I'd be happy to answer any questions. Okay. Thank

3830
04:54:04,585 --> 04:54:07,825
you for the presentation. Uh, we have, uh, suli sorrow.

3831
04:54:09,965 --> 04:54:13,915
so council and second. Yeah, did, did we not do

3832
04:54:14,075 --> 04:54:17,975
that? I apologize. So chair, I was the maker of the motion. Okay. I'd

3833
04:54:18,195 --> 04:54:22,155
like to, um, actually ask that the clerk, um, make my colleague,

3834
04:54:22,695 --> 04:54:26,635
uh, councilwoman, marry the maker, and I'll serve as the second, and

3835
04:54:26,855 --> 04:54:28,015
then I'll yield to her to begin.

3836
04:54:34,285 --> 04:54:37,935
thank you. Um, team, what a great

3837
04:54:38,315 --> 04:54:41,215
job you have been able to do. It's been electrifying

3838
04:54:42,355 --> 04:54:46,075
out there on pine avenue. Um, thank you for

3839
04:54:46,395 --> 04:54:50,055
all the investment that we've made. Um, I've never seen the community

3840
04:54:50,675 --> 04:54:54,445
so excited, um, and just, just vibrant

3841
04:54:55,515 --> 04:54:59,435
out there in downtown long beach. I didn't even know we could fit that many people on

3842
04:54:59,685 --> 04:55:03,565
pine street. Um, but it was really great to experience that.

3843
04:55:04,235 --> 04:55:08,045
I'm really happy to support this, and especially because we are preparing

3844
04:55:08,675 --> 04:55:12,635
for the olympics. And so this is a real test case for

3845
04:55:12,855 --> 04:55:16,455
us. Um, and one of the things that I would also like to highlight

3846
04:55:16,955 --> 04:55:20,775
is that, um, it's bringing a lot of business, a lot of foot

3847
04:55:21,055 --> 04:55:25,045
traffic to our small businesses around the downtown area,

3848
04:55:25,605 --> 04:55:29,575
whether you're right there or adjacent. And so I think that

3849
04:55:29,775 --> 04:55:33,675
that's really good. I also, um, would like to recommend that we,

3850
04:55:34,155 --> 04:55:38,135
um, keep in close contact with our small businesses because I think

3851
04:55:38,935 --> 04:55:42,725
that sometimes they have been overwhelmed with

3852
04:55:43,395 --> 04:55:47,395
not expecting that many, uh, people to come and, um,

3853
04:55:47,915 --> 04:55:51,895
and need their services. So, um, I think that that's one thing that I

3854
04:55:52,015 --> 04:55:55,565
would recommend, just keeping an eye on our small businesses, making sure that,

3855
04:55:56,355 --> 04:56:00,115
um, they know, uh, what, what to expect. Um,

3856
04:56:00,615 --> 04:56:04,455
I, I think now they know , but I think that that would be

3857
04:56:04,655 --> 04:56:08,575
really good. And seeing if we can help them in any way, um, be able

3858
04:56:08,815 --> 04:56:12,555
to take advantage of having so many people out, um, in, on

3859
04:56:12,965 --> 04:56:16,355
pine street and in downtown. So, great job. Great job to,

3860
04:56:16,995 --> 04:56:20,995
to you guys and great job to our special events, um, team as

3861
04:56:21,215 --> 04:56:25,015
well. Okay, thank you. Now we'll go the seconder. Thank you so much,

3862
04:56:25,265 --> 04:56:29,015
chair. Um, I too was very excited about, um, soccer

3863
04:56:29,475 --> 04:56:33,405
and lbc. I had the chance to go out and see my colleague on pine

3864
04:56:33,695 --> 04:56:37,495
street, uh, along with so many other residents and just folks from

3865
04:56:37,755 --> 04:56:41,655
all around, uh, here in the region. Uh, we were excited about

3866
04:56:42,345 --> 04:56:46,285
the chance to have our, um, my son have participate in

3867
04:56:46,445 --> 04:56:50,325
the clinic, um, and get to meet an la galaxy player, which was

3868
04:56:50,525 --> 04:56:54,325
very exciting. He being a soccer player. Um, and then to be able

3869
04:56:54,565 --> 04:56:58,455
to be part of some of the small business activities, um, I have to admit,

3870
04:56:59,025 --> 04:57:02,985
uh, I would like to make sure that the economic development department as well, um,

3871
04:57:03,535 --> 04:57:07,265
along with maybe, um, uh, dlba check in

3872
04:57:07,555 --> 04:57:11,405
with our, uh, small businesses, uh, there was a lot of people

3873
04:57:11,565 --> 04:57:15,565
there. And I think a number of strategies that I'm hoping that our small businesses will

3874
04:57:15,765 --> 04:57:19,445
look to, uh, employ in order to take advantage of the number

3875
04:57:19,865 --> 04:57:23,765
of potential consumers and customers that are there. Um, and would

3876
04:57:23,965 --> 04:57:27,935
wanna make sure that there is a plan in place for that. Um, and to give them some ideas

3877
04:57:28,335 --> 04:57:31,925
about how to take advantage of those, that audience. And then further,

3878
04:57:32,565 --> 04:57:36,325
I think that, um, it would be great if we, if economic development could

3879
04:57:36,645 --> 04:57:40,555
also think about what are some of the key metrics that we want to benchmark

3880
04:57:41,165 --> 04:57:44,925
against, um, as we host events like this, um, to get a sense

3881
04:57:45,265 --> 04:57:49,205
as to where sales, you know, were, had been, um, maybe the number

3882
04:57:49,365 --> 04:57:52,995
of jobs they were able to bring in. So really thinking about some of those economic impacts,

3883
04:57:53,945 --> 04:57:57,765
um, in the immediate area. And certainly we could see that people were spilling

3884
04:57:58,245 --> 04:58:01,845
out into our downtown area, creating other very positive

3885
04:58:02,365 --> 04:58:05,845
economic benefits. And I'd love to make sure that we are taking the time to capture

3886
04:58:06,475 --> 04:58:10,225
what some of those might be, to be able to tell, uh, the full story. And

3887
04:58:10,525 --> 04:58:14,325
I already mentioned earlier today that some of our parking lots were quite a fool,

3888
04:58:15,065 --> 04:58:19,005
and I wanna make sure that we have, um, the human touch of support and someone

3889
04:58:19,665 --> 04:58:23,645
to make sure we get people moving along and out of the facilities and

3890
04:58:23,805 --> 04:58:27,805
on their way. But all in all, uh, kudos. Tyler, you did, you've done a great job getting

3891
04:58:28,125 --> 04:58:32,005
us to this point. Um, and I will say with lbpd, I

3892
04:58:32,285 --> 04:58:35,965
felt like all of the, um, checkpoints and everything was set up really, really well,

3893
04:58:36,545 --> 04:58:40,545
um, to allow for a lot of family fun. Thank you. Okay,

3894
04:58:40,835 --> 04:58:44,675
now we'll move to suli sorrow. Thank you, chair. I too wanna add thank

3895
04:58:45,095 --> 04:58:48,995
all the work that's done to set this up in order to make sure that we take advantage of this opportunity,

3896
04:58:50,615 --> 04:58:53,975
uh, to practice how we really uplift our

3897
04:58:54,835 --> 04:58:58,815
business quarter at particularly to downtown. So that kinda get

3898
04:58:59,075 --> 04:59:02,895
a feel for what, and also make it aware to the businesses what to

3899
04:59:03,115 --> 04:59:06,655
prepare for. But I think that what's great is the consideration of

3900
04:59:07,185 --> 04:59:10,925
also doing watch party throughout, um, the city and our parks.

3901
04:59:11,875 --> 04:59:15,575
I think this is really an important time to gauge to that. Um,

3902
04:59:16,175 --> 04:59:20,065
you know, there won't be existing businesses in the park area, but it's

3903
04:59:20,355 --> 04:59:24,355
good to consider what, what, what could we do to take an advantage of the opportunity

3904
04:59:24,755 --> 04:59:28,675
to bring vendors out to these sites if we have, if we can

3905
04:59:28,795 --> 04:59:32,735
partner with the health and human services system, uh, as far as who the vendors are

3906
04:59:32,955 --> 04:59:36,775
that could come out practicing, uh, you know, vending, um,

3907
04:59:37,375 --> 04:59:41,155
or if we could have other booths set up, if that's a possibility with

3908
04:59:41,465 --> 04:59:45,325
our local businesses. I, I do understand that we have a short

3909
04:59:45,765 --> 04:59:49,645
timeline, but I think that there could still be an opportunity to do a call

3910
04:59:49,845 --> 04:59:53,765
out if we can. So then it's, um, giving these people some time if

3911
04:59:53,925 --> 04:59:57,705
they wanted to set up a booth that could easily pop up. So

3912
04:59:58,645 --> 05:00:02,425
I hope that that can be done in partnership with edo, um,

3913
05:00:02,865 --> 05:00:06,845
as a way for our businesses, um, in our district

3914
05:00:07,005 --> 05:00:11,005
area that can practice this well. This could be a practice run, hey, pop up

3915
05:00:11,165 --> 05:00:14,405
opportunity, who wants to join? Um, sign up here.

3916
05:00:15,625 --> 05:00:19,285
uh, otherwise this is very exciting. Um, it's great to see

3917
05:00:20,105 --> 05:00:24,005
soccer fever throughout the city. Even I

3918
05:00:24,125 --> 05:00:28,025
have it, and I'm not that, I'm not a sports person, but I'm also feeling it

3919
05:00:28,265 --> 05:00:32,225
too. So thank you. Okay, thank

3920
05:00:32,505 --> 05:00:36,345
you. Um, do we have any public comment on this item? No public comment.

3921
05:00:37,415 --> 05:00:39,145
okay. Thank you. Members, please place your votes.

3922
05:00:45,835 --> 05:00:48,955
motion is carried. Okay.

3923
05:00:50,465 --> 05:00:54,025
um, now we have general public comment number two.

3924
05:00:56,585 --> 05:01:00,385
that's correct. We have six speakers signed up to speak. Lourdes and

3925
05:01:00,815 --> 05:01:04,295
dixon. Melanie andrews, carla

3926
05:01:04,865 --> 05:01:08,185
polito, jeffrey, oscar arturo,

3927
05:01:09,015 --> 05:01:11,005
brian cochran, can you please line up,

3928
05:01:27,695 --> 05:01:31,355
uh, hello? Uh, three minutes. Okay. Hi, uh, how's it going?

3929
05:01:32,135 --> 05:01:34,415
um, gee whiz. Uh,

3930
05:01:36,905 --> 05:01:39,815
it's a very colorful city. Um, congratulations.

3931
05:01:41,695 --> 05:01:45,555
um, I, I feel like, uh, just getting, uh, just getting

3932
05:01:45,915 --> 05:01:49,495
acquainted I guess with this, uh, area and city. And, um,

3933
05:01:50,035 --> 05:01:54,035
I was, I was a bit, uh, uh, I had a

3934
05:01:54,115 --> 05:01:57,895
bit of a reaction to just like spending time here, walking around to

3935
05:01:58,135 --> 05:02:01,935
see the, uh, economic inequality, I guess is what they would call it on

3936
05:02:02,315 --> 05:02:06,225
cnn or whatever, um, of, uh, people sleeping outside

3937
05:02:07,435 --> 05:02:11,385
somewhat like, uh, downtown la uh, previously I've,

3938
05:02:11,675 --> 05:02:15,445
I've been to los angeles to the city council also to, uh, make comments there

3939
05:02:15,935 --> 05:02:19,775
and talk to people there, have some experience seeing how things go

3940
05:02:20,295 --> 05:02:24,035
in that political, uh, the horse shoe, they call it. You have kind of like

3941
05:02:24,475 --> 05:02:27,835
a less of a curved shoe, something on a shoe.

3942
05:02:28,895 --> 05:02:32,705
um, so, uh, I thought I would kind of maybe lend a little bit of my support

3943
05:02:33,295 --> 05:02:37,105
to, uh, karen bass. Uh, as far as inside safe, um,

3944
05:02:38,165 --> 05:02:42,025
I know, I guess there's a election cycle now going on with that. Um, and,

3945
05:02:42,345 --> 05:02:46,325
uh, she gets a lot of crap, um, for spending a lot of

3946
05:02:46,405 --> 05:02:49,945
money on that, I guess you'd say, or making attempts to do something like that. Um,

3947
05:02:50,505 --> 05:02:54,445
but in my opinion, walking around here and seeing the variables or whatever they're

3948
05:02:55,045 --> 05:02:58,635
in los angeles, um, you should be keeping pace,

3949
05:02:59,365 --> 05:03:03,365
I think with, uh, los angeles, if they can do, if they can be trying to

3950
05:03:03,485 --> 05:03:07,405
house people at, at a certain rate or something. I don't see why long beach can't be

3951
05:03:08,535 --> 05:03:12,215
doing the same or better. You're a smaller city, maybe you could be a little more agile

3952
05:03:12,625 --> 05:03:16,125
or something and get ahead of the, get ahead of the bar or whatever.

3953
05:03:17,185 --> 05:03:20,145
um, as far as the mayor, I guess, uh,

3954
05:03:21,195 --> 05:03:24,425
he's not here. The vice mayor's not here, so they say, um,

3955
05:03:26,925 --> 05:03:30,535
to be honest, looking around at the city and looking at the way the mayor acts,

3956
05:03:30,965 --> 05:03:34,885
his personality or the, again, the variables of politics, I'm

3957
05:03:35,105 --> 05:03:38,105
not sure that that can be something that can be fixed, so to speak.

3958
05:03:39,125 --> 05:03:42,985
um, I think that I, to, to be honest, I,

3959
05:03:43,145 --> 05:03:46,265
I would have to say like, I think it's reasonable to ask the, the mayor step down.

3960
05:03:47,285 --> 05:03:50,985
um, just based on walking around again, I mean, the way that

3961
05:03:51,325 --> 05:03:55,175
you guys live, you know, everyone here, you seem to have your needs fulfilled or whatever, you know, food,

3962
05:03:55,465 --> 05:03:59,425
water, shelter and whatever. Um, I think

3963
05:03:59,585 --> 05:04:03,045
that that's something obviously that all people would like to have. Um,

3964
05:04:04,045 --> 05:04:07,595
if, if, you know, he has an ego or whatever, that he doesn't understand

3965
05:04:08,385 --> 05:04:12,355
that, you know, it's something is wrong in the situation, to me, I'm not

3966
05:04:12,435 --> 05:04:16,305
sure that there's a way to, uh, uh, connect

3967
05:04:16,795 --> 05:04:20,455
that person with the reality of what's going on. It's just like he lives in a bubble. So

3968
05:04:20,855 --> 05:04:24,715
that's, that's my take. Have a nice day. Okay, our

3969
05:04:24,915 --> 05:04:25,515
last speaker is brian cochran.

3970
05:04:29,055 --> 05:04:32,645
thank you, mr. Chairman. Um, I'm here with a, a semi-regular

3971
05:04:33,325 --> 05:04:37,245
update on something of concern that I think matters to all of you, but you haven't

3972
05:04:37,525 --> 05:04:41,155
come to realize it yet. We're at an alarm bell stage. Um, there's

3973
05:04:41,645 --> 05:04:45,245
an irony, a bitter irony in fact, that rich archibald, my former editor at the press telegram

3974
05:04:45,725 --> 05:04:48,905
from way back in the day, has a column this week that, uh,

3975
05:04:50,835 --> 05:04:54,795
touts the virtues of leadership at long beach. It's a join it. Now,

3976
05:04:55,055 --> 05:04:58,975
here's this alumni network that's huge, making a difference across our city. Um,

3977
05:04:59,405 --> 05:05:03,315
while in the same piece, he never mentions the neighborhood leadership program of which

3978
05:05:03,615 --> 05:05:06,855
I'm an alumni and a current facilitator of my third year. Um,

3979
05:05:08,085 --> 05:05:11,515
those things matter. And the big difference that you'll see in that is the equity.

3980
05:05:12,215 --> 05:05:16,095
um, you heard the item earlier about the community block grants and people telling you how

3981
05:05:16,315 --> 05:05:19,995
things are gonna be preserved. Don't feel as uncomfortable as that would suggest

3982
05:05:20,415 --> 05:05:24,355
you should be. The neighbor leadership program amounts to a subsection of a line item of a

3983
05:05:24,475 --> 05:05:28,235
budget of a section deep in there, and it's in jeopardy because

3984
05:05:29,025 --> 05:05:32,915
they're going to cut the two staff members that are currently overseeing it, and they

3985
05:05:33,355 --> 05:05:37,315
represent the continuity to the program. We don't come back as facilitators just

3986
05:05:37,605 --> 05:05:41,425
because we want to do hangouts. We come back because those two staff members in

3987
05:05:41,645 --> 05:05:45,635
the city are that continuity that I've seen it through for 20 plus years. Much

3988
05:05:45,925 --> 05:05:49,725
like leadership, long beach has its continuity. Jeff williams, the mayor's

3989
05:05:50,125 --> 05:05:53,845
aid, is a former director, sean devereaux, who's on the olympics

3990
05:05:54,325 --> 05:05:58,005
outreach thing. He's a current participant of nlp and a former director of leadership

3991
05:05:58,485 --> 05:06:02,165
long beach. The two programs get con get convoluted and contorted,

3992
05:06:02,765 --> 05:06:06,665
but they are different. And the big difference that you should all be concerned about is

3993
05:06:06,885 --> 05:06:10,445
that leadership long beach costs $5,000 for each of their participants.

3994
05:06:11,505 --> 05:06:15,335
you need to pay up to get in there. That's already an elite group of people, often

3995
05:06:15,685 --> 05:06:19,285
from city circles, often from employers who can pay to send them to that.

3996
05:06:19,905 --> 05:06:23,885
are you comfortable giving crumbs to all of our communities to just go, neighborship

3997
05:06:24,165 --> 05:06:27,985
leadership program will just be outsourced to occasional events like that. It

3998
05:06:28,205 --> 05:06:31,805
won't have the continuity of staffing, it won't have the continuity of all those alumni

3999
05:06:32,475 --> 05:06:36,205
that we've built up over those years. We're gonna graduate our 900th one this year,

4000
05:06:36,865 --> 05:06:40,765
and god willing, they're, they're going to be out there and meaningful much as the leadership

4001
05:06:41,165 --> 05:06:45,135
long beach folks are. But that's essential for you to find the budget for that small

4002
05:06:45,855 --> 05:06:49,745
subsection of a budget item and not let it get lost in the, in

4003
05:06:49,965 --> 05:06:53,925
the community block grant development funds that are seemingly being saved. So please

4004
05:06:54,295 --> 05:06:58,085
start that process now. We're in the budget, early parts of that. Save those two staffers

4005
05:06:58,525 --> 05:07:02,445
so they can be that continuity, be the glue that we need, that we all come back and build

4006
05:07:02,645 --> 05:07:06,585
on from there. Don't give crumbs to our communities because they can't afford $5,000 for

4007
05:07:06,805 --> 05:07:08,925
a much different program. Thank you very much.

4008
05:07:12,555 --> 05:07:15,585
okay, that concludes public comment. And, um,

4009
05:07:16,705 --> 05:07:19,725
we are now going to move to announcements.

4010
05:07:20,865 --> 05:07:22,805
and first we have council member cindy allen.

4011
05:07:29,675 --> 05:07:33,015
thank you, uh, chair superal. Um, tonight,

4012
05:07:33,965 --> 05:07:37,545
um, I would like to close an honor, a retired long beach police department

4013
05:07:38,305 --> 05:07:41,965
sergeant james smla, who passed away on may 17th

4014
05:07:43,115 --> 05:07:46,895
after a courageous battle with cancer. Sar sergeant

4015
05:07:47,325 --> 05:07:50,415
smla served the long beach police department for nearly two decades,

4016
05:07:51,405 --> 05:07:55,075
joining the department in 2007, and then being promoted to

4017
05:07:55,415 --> 05:07:59,135
sergeant in 2019. Most recently, he supervised

4018
05:07:59,455 --> 05:08:03,445
the marine safety detail. Despite his untimely passing,

4019
05:08:04,385 --> 05:08:08,185
he made a tremendous impact on so many people in the department and

4020
05:08:08,785 --> 05:08:12,125
the community will be forever held in our hearts.

4021
05:08:13,455 --> 05:08:17,335
his passing is a heartbreaking loss for his family, friends, long beach pd

4022
05:08:17,855 --> 05:08:21,755
and our community. Please keep his wife jessica, who lost her

4023
05:08:21,955 --> 05:08:25,755
husband and his two daughters who lost their dad. And your thoughts

4024
05:08:26,115 --> 05:08:29,915
during this very difficult time, and especially in the many days

4025
05:08:30,245 --> 05:08:32,155
ahead, my prayers will be with you.

4026
05:08:34,875 --> 05:08:38,415
okay, thank you. Council member. Um, we're gonna move to, uh, councilman

4027
05:08:39,085 --> 05:08:42,895
mary zendejas. Thank you very

4028
05:08:43,205 --> 05:08:46,795
much, chair. Um, I also would like to

4029
05:08:47,445 --> 05:08:50,355
take a moment to close this meeting out. Um,

4030
05:08:53,895 --> 05:08:57,875
and in honor of the life of a

4031
05:08:58,265 --> 05:09:02,035
wonderful longtime community leader who was known

4032
05:09:02,355 --> 05:09:06,025
through the community as downtown dawn,

4033
05:09:07,265 --> 05:09:10,815
sending a heartfelt condolences to his wife barbie,

4034
05:09:13,475 --> 05:09:17,425
don er loved and believed in

4035
05:09:17,645 --> 05:09:20,765
the beauty and greatness of our downtown long beach.

4036
05:09:21,945 --> 05:09:25,665
he brought people together. He encouraged business owners and

4037
05:09:26,125 --> 05:09:29,485
residents to get involved, get organized, and most importantly,

4038
05:09:30,545 --> 05:09:33,825
he was a friendly and welcoming face to all.

4039
05:09:35,675 --> 05:09:39,525
don, you will certainly be missed, but your immense

4040
05:09:40,575 --> 05:09:44,285
contributions to our city and our downtown community

4041
05:09:45,365 --> 05:09:49,155
have made an impact that will be felt unseen

4042
05:09:49,835 --> 05:09:53,535
for generations to come. May you rest in peace.

4043
05:09:55,785 --> 05:09:59,035
thank you. Alright. Thank you. Uh, councilman mccrea.

4044
05:10:01,235 --> 05:10:05,135
yes, thank you. I so appreciate you bringing the stories of community members

4045
05:10:05,295 --> 05:10:09,275
who've made a deep impact in our community, both our city family and our larger communities. And my

4046
05:10:09,495 --> 05:10:13,395
heart goes out to their families and my sincere condolences, uh,

4047
05:10:13,635 --> 05:10:17,255
we have some events happening this week as we move forward for your

4048
05:10:17,775 --> 05:10:21,735
consideration in the fifth district. Uh, consider stopping by long beach exchange for their two events happening

4049
05:10:22,135 --> 05:10:25,935
on saturday, june 20th. On the, from 12 to four, they have a little maker's

4050
05:10:26,175 --> 05:10:30,015
market summer fest, and after that, they have their reggae

4051
05:10:30,335 --> 05:10:34,295
summer concert series with the band cali conscience from five to 9:00 pm

4052
05:10:35,345 --> 05:10:38,915
these events are free to attend and pets and families are welcomed and

4053
05:10:39,455 --> 05:10:43,355
encouraged. Next, I'd like to invite you to bixby knows for the first event, uh,

4054
05:10:43,595 --> 05:10:47,125
the first concert in the parking lot series of the summer on monday, june 22nd

4055
05:10:47,955 --> 05:10:51,785
at the bixby joe parking lot, starting at six 30. Enjoy great music from yaari,

4056
05:10:52,135 --> 05:10:56,015
moori latin band and great food from local bixby noles restaurants. The band will

4057
05:10:56,215 --> 05:11:00,015
begin playing at six 30 and is advised to arrive early. You can bring your own chair,

4058
05:11:00,355 --> 05:11:04,055
you can walk, ride your bike, um, and friendly leash. Dogs are welcome.

4059
05:11:04,525 --> 05:11:08,495
this event is also free and for all ages. Uh, I'd also like

4060
05:11:08,875 --> 05:11:12,575
you to consider stopping by a seat at the table. Exhibit offered by the african american

4061
05:11:12,935 --> 05:11:16,775
cultural center of long beach, located at the expo art center. The exhibition pays tribute to

4062
05:11:16,975 --> 05:11:20,695
the nine trailblazing women who have served as harbor commissioners, recognizing their leadership and lasting

4063
05:11:21,135 --> 05:11:25,095
impact in shaping the port of long beach. The hours for exhibit

4064
05:11:25,395 --> 05:11:29,215
are tuesdays, wednesdays, and saturdays from 11 to 4:00 pm thursdays

4065
05:11:29,455 --> 05:11:33,405
and fridays from two to seven. This exhibition's last day is saturday,

4066
05:11:33,595 --> 05:11:37,365
june 27th. So be sure to plan a visit before then and to mark

4067
05:11:37,605 --> 05:11:41,525
your calendars for july 11th as, uh, soccer in the lbc heads

4068
05:11:41,725 --> 05:11:45,355
to the fifth district, where we'll have a, uh, hartwell park viewing

4069
05:11:45,845 --> 05:11:48,625
party of, uh, the match that night. Thanks.

4070
05:11:50,595 --> 05:11:54,165
okay, thank you. Uh, council member, me soro. Um, thank you.

4071
05:11:54,605 --> 05:11:58,245
I wanted to share that juneteenth celebration at king park

4072
05:11:58,625 --> 05:12:02,325
is this saturday, um, june 20th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

4073
05:12:03,785 --> 05:12:06,845
at mlk park. And right before,

4074
05:12:07,825 --> 05:12:11,725
um, well, uh, right before it starts

4075
05:12:12,145 --> 05:12:15,965
or a little bit after that, juneteenth starts there, we all have a soft opening

4076
05:12:17,025 --> 05:12:20,765
of the dale e clinton resource center from at 11:00 am

4077
05:12:21,425 --> 05:12:25,325
to 12:00 pm right, um, next to the park. But I also wanna make sure that

4078
05:12:25,525 --> 05:12:29,305
people have an option to also go to the world famous, uh,

4079
05:12:29,575 --> 05:12:33,405
block party juneteenth, uh, in downtown as well. So that's

4080
05:12:33,835 --> 05:12:37,625
also gonna be, um, pretty much all day as well. Uh,

4081
05:12:37,845 --> 05:12:41,715
so we'll hope to see you at one of them. Thank you. Okay. Uh,

4082
05:12:41,935 --> 05:12:45,785
thank you, uh, councilman thra. Thank you so much, chair.

4083
05:12:46,275 --> 05:12:50,245
uh, tonight I'll be closing. Uh, today's, uh, meeting in memoria

4084
05:12:50,875 --> 05:12:54,405
to jim burge. Um, colleagues, uh, we lost,

4085
05:12:54,955 --> 05:12:58,895
uh, jim burge on june 5th, 2026. He was a

4086
05:12:59,055 --> 05:13:02,805
ridgewood triangle neighborhood association leader. Jim passed away

4087
05:13:03,495 --> 05:13:07,375
peacefully, surrounded by his family and loved ones, following a courageous eight month

4088
05:13:07,795 --> 05:13:11,215
battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in jasper, indiana.

4089
05:13:12,235 --> 05:13:16,095
jim was a beloved veteran, husband, father, grandfather, and friend who

4090
05:13:16,295 --> 05:13:19,855
touched countless lives across the country. And his quick wit and infectious

4091
05:13:20,465 --> 05:13:24,185
sense of humor, uh, was felt by all. After graduating

4092
05:13:24,925 --> 05:13:28,815
high school, he joined the us air force station primarily in turkey.

4093
05:13:29,605 --> 05:13:33,575
following his honorable discharge, jim moved to california and attended

4094
05:13:33,895 --> 05:13:37,515
ucla where he owned, earned a bachelor of arts degree,

4095
05:13:38,075 --> 05:13:42,015
as well as a master's of fine arts degree in motion picture in television.

4096
05:13:43,395 --> 05:13:47,285
jim remained at ucla as a counselor in the school of fine arts,

4097
05:13:47,785 --> 05:13:51,295
where he founded the ucla comedy club and launched accomplished

4098
05:13:52,055 --> 05:13:55,855
writing and acting career with memorable roles, including a famous

4099
05:13:56,105 --> 05:13:59,515
scene opposite danny glover in lethal weapon two,

4100
05:14:00,515 --> 05:14:04,135
the koch classic chasing dreams with kevin costner and writing

4101
05:14:04,525 --> 05:14:08,415
credits on productions like tales from the crypt. But here

4102
05:14:08,715 --> 05:14:12,065
in long beach, jim was a pillar in the community around activation

4103
05:14:12,835 --> 05:14:16,415
in the eighth district, north long beach and bixby knowles from hosting cleanups

4104
05:14:16,975 --> 05:14:20,695
twice a month or to organizing youth programs, jim's devotion

4105
05:14:21,095 --> 05:14:24,535
to his neighbors was never ending. For the past 25 years,

4106
05:14:25,355 --> 05:14:28,895
jim produced and hosted, which, you know, as the classroom jeopardy,

4107
05:14:29,545 --> 05:14:33,485
it was a student competition event. He visited schools throughout long beach

4108
05:14:33,785 --> 05:14:37,315
and southern california to foster a deep love for education, earning

4109
05:14:37,815 --> 05:14:41,505
media attention awards, and the affectionate nickname jim,

4110
05:14:41,905 --> 05:14:44,485
the jeopardy guy jim, brought to every conversation,

4111
05:14:46,665 --> 05:14:50,665
uh, joy, and always saw the bright side of light. He

4112
05:14:50,885 --> 05:14:54,445
was inspired by the very best, best, and everyone was fortunate

4113
05:14:54,945 --> 05:14:58,635
to know him. We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones,

4114
05:14:59,345 --> 05:15:02,935
his incredible legacy live lives on in his wife donna,

4115
05:15:03,545 --> 05:15:07,245
his children, grandchildren, and thousands of other children he taught

4116
05:15:07,745 --> 05:15:11,565
and inspired. So after a lifetime spent asking questions,

4117
05:15:12,165 --> 05:15:16,125
learning, teaching, and sharing his love of knowledge, it brings us great comfort

4118
05:15:16,625 --> 05:15:20,465
to imagine that jim has now moved onto a place where all of

4119
05:15:20,685 --> 05:15:24,165
the answers are finally revealed. May he rest in peace.

4120
05:15:26,685 --> 05:15:28,115
okay, thank you. Uh, council member duggan

4121
05:15:31,715 --> 05:15:35,645
tonight I have a shout out. Um, I

4122
05:15:35,835 --> 05:15:39,685
want to recognize our marine bureau team and our beach

4123
05:15:39,965 --> 05:15:43,475
maintenance crews that work for the marine bureau for their work. Over the past week,

4124
05:15:44,905 --> 05:15:48,865
our coastline is experiencing an incredible swell that is causing damage

4125
05:15:49,505 --> 05:15:53,445
up and down the state. This includes the peninsula, which has

4126
05:15:53,645 --> 05:15:57,325
been facing high tides and a southern swell that is coming through the breakwater.

4127
05:15:58,555 --> 05:16:02,285
this is pretty much the worst case scenario. Our marine bureau

4128
05:16:02,755 --> 05:16:06,495
team has been working around the clock to build berms and take every

4129
05:16:06,895 --> 05:16:10,275
protective measure we can limit imp uh, measure

4130
05:16:11,385 --> 05:16:14,685
we can to limit the impacts on life and property

4131
05:16:15,675 --> 05:16:19,295
over the next few days. We're still going to see some high tides

4132
05:16:20,385 --> 05:16:24,105
and swells. We're not through it yet, but there has been limited damage

4133
05:16:24,585 --> 05:16:27,765
to this point because of these city teams, the marine bureau

4134
05:16:28,665 --> 05:16:32,645
and our beach maintenance crews. They sometimes work all night.

4135
05:16:33,305 --> 05:16:35,525
uh, I just wanna say a heartfelt thank you.

4136
05:16:37,385 --> 05:16:40,165
um, and your work is appreciated.

4137
05:16:42,675 --> 05:16:46,145
okay, thank you. Uh, councilman row? Yes. I just have a couple events

4138
05:16:46,685 --> 05:16:50,485
I want to let you, uh, be aware of. Um, tomorrow I wanna invite everyone to join us

4139
05:16:50,745 --> 05:16:54,645
for the lgbtq plus cultural district concept unveil press

4140
05:16:54,895 --> 05:16:58,735
event. And, uh, so I hope y'all can come. It'll be three 30 at bixby

4141
05:16:59,085 --> 05:17:02,805
park near broadway and juan perro. And, um, at the event

4142
05:17:03,215 --> 05:17:07,185
we're gonna share the conceptual design and renderings and the vision for

4143
05:17:07,405 --> 05:17:11,365
the lgbtq plus cultural district right here in long beach. So I hope you can contend.

4144
05:17:11,985 --> 05:17:15,885
um, and also we have some cleanups, um, that happening in the district. And I'd love

4145
05:17:16,005 --> 05:17:19,765
if you could come, um, monday morning rose park neighborhood cleanup at 10th street,

4146
05:17:20,985 --> 05:17:24,505
and it'd be from nine 30 to 1130 at

4147
05:17:25,145 --> 05:17:28,725
28 25 east 10th street. And bl park

4148
05:17:29,165 --> 05:17:32,685
neighborhood association is also having a cleanup this saturday,

4149
05:17:33,505 --> 05:17:36,525
and it's their quarterly neighborhood cleanup and a breakfast.

4150
05:17:37,585 --> 05:17:41,325
so they're gonna feed you. That's good. So, so 9:00 am to 10 30,

4151
05:17:42,105 --> 05:17:45,765
um, at the trolley at the corner

4152
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of redondo avenue and 82nd street. So I hope you all can come and help clean up our

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district. Thank you. Okay. Um, council member retu.

4154
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thank you so much, chair. Um, it's movies in the park time. We hope you join

4155
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us tomorrow, june 17th in davenport park. Bring your family, friends,

4156
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and a blanket for a fun evening under the stars, starting at 6:30 pm

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on saturday, june 20th. The north village neighborhood association will host

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a cleanup as well as a neighborhood meeting. There'll be several, uh,

4159
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key speakers that'll be there. Um, you'll get to hear updates. We hope to see you at

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8:00 am for the cleanup, and 10:00 am for the meeting.

4161
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happy juneteenth. As my colleague mentioned, there are several celebrations happening.

4162
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I wanna bring your attention to the juneteenth block party, celebrating black culture,

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music, and creativity. The event is hosted by the vip family foundation.

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I will bring the community together through live music, cultural popups, and

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engaging conversations. It'll be held at two 15 east first street

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from noon to 8:00 pm on june 24th. I encourage

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my colleagues and residents to attend the move la conference. It's a gathering

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that will feature the future of transportation, including air travel,

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as well as by sea. This, uh, conference focuses on mobility

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and infrastructure in our region. We hope you'll be there to be participate

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with other community leaders, advocates, as well as those who are interested

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in improving the quality of life for all residents around transportation.

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it'll take place at the long beach convention center from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

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visit move la.org for more information. And on

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saturday, june 27th, we will be out there as well, cleaning up the neighborhood.

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we'll start with the ridgewood neighborhood cleanup at 8:00 am located at

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4 5 5 5 orange avenue. And the coolidge triangle neighborhood

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cleanup will start at 9:00 am that's at 300 east

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scott street. We hope to see residents out. And finally, I'd

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like to say as we move towards, uh, the weekend, happy father's day to all of our

4181
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fathers out there. Thank you. Um, thank

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you for those comments. Um, I have two announcements to make.

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the first I want to give a, a shout out to my chief of staff, isabelle

4184
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martinez, who's been with me here all night. And you think I look nervous. Can

4185
05:20:08,395 --> 05:20:12,335
you imagine how she felt watching me here? But, uh, and also an alum of, uh,

4186
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leadership long beach. So thank you isabelle, for doing the extra duty tonight.

4187
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and, um, last, I wanted to wish a

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heavenly happy birthday to my dad, don ana, who was born on this

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date in 1918. He's the poster child for,

4190
05:20:30,305 --> 05:20:34,265
um, the olympics in long beach and how it affects kids. Uh, he

4191
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watched the rowing competitions at marine stadium in, um, 1932

4192
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and inspired him to go on to letter in crew at poly and

4193
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in college. Um, he was a world war ii marine

4194
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who, um, went, uh, to, uh, work for the fire department

4195
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where he served for 28 years. In his 27th

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05:20:56,635 --> 05:21:00,485
year on the job, he received a certificate of accommodation from the

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fire department for extreme heroism in the line of

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duty. And he always got a kick out. The fact that the

4199
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certificate was signed by the mayor, tom clark, who had been my

4200
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dad's councilman for 10 years. And when people made comments

4201
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and they did, like, isn't 56 years of old, uh, of age,

4202
05:21:21,485 --> 05:21:25,205
a little bit old to be getting a hero award, and he would use this line.

4203
05:21:25,675 --> 05:21:29,605
well, I needed my councilman to become mayor to sign a certificate before

4204
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I won him. So, because I'm in this seat tonight, I just

4205
05:21:33,995 --> 05:21:37,895
wanted to, um, wish my dad a happy birthday. And I know age

4206
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108 is a little bit late, but I guess he had to wait till his son was in the

4207
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mayor seat to get it announced. So to don ana, happy

4208
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birthday, uh, semper fi and semper pradas.

4209
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with that, we will, um, want to thank you again for

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your civic engagement. And with that, we stand adjourned.