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HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes for the City Council Special meeting of Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
DISCUSSION
The Legistar minutes for the City Council Special meeting of Tuesday, March 8, 2022 are attached for review and approval.
Should any district offices have questions regarding the minutes we submit each week, we respectfully request that you contact the Office of the City Clerk prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. With notice prior to the meeting, City Clerk staff can attempt to resolve any questions that you may have before the start of the regular meeting.
In cases where questions cannot be resolved before the 5:00 p.m. meeting start time, we will request a motion and a second that the minutes be held over for approval to the following
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
None.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
My. Diatr
MONIQUE DE LA GARZA
CITY CLERK
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Attachment
CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:30 PM
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Mary Zendejas, 1st District Stacy Mungo, 5th District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Suzie A. Price, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District Darvl Supernaw, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District
Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor Charles Parkin, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2))
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
ROLL CALL (5:40 PM)
Councilmembers Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and
Present: Austin
Councilmembers Richardson
Absent:
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn Mcintosh, Assistant City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Garcia presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (5:42 PM)
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Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
1. 22-0238 Recommendation to receive and file the Proposition H Audit Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 22-0239 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 22-0256 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between February 18, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 22-0240 Recommendation to confirm City Manager's promulgation of the revised Health Order for the Control of COVID-19, effective on February 25, 2022; and
Confirm City Manager's promulgation of the revised Health Order for the Control of COVID-19 and Quarantine Order, effective on March 1, 2022, by the City of Long Beach Health Officer as a regulation. (Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 22-0241 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with Tri-Pacific Supply, Inc., of Rocklin, CA, to furnish and deliver Sensus natural gas meters, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0040 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0040
6. 22-0242 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22-004 and award a contract to Quinn Company, of City of Industry, CA, for the purchase of a Caterpillar telescopic handler, in a total amount not to exceed $162,268, and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 22-0243 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22-006 and award a contract to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled Autocar Xpeditor Line Striper Truck, in a total amount not to exceed $501,020 including taxes and fees; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 22-0244 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents
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including any subsequent amendments, with the California Department of Parks and Recreation's Office of Grants and Local Services Per Capita Program, to receive and expend grant funds in an amount not to exceed $177,952, for capital improvements at DeForest Park, from April 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. (District 9)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0041on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0041
9. 22-0245 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Velvet Yogurt, Incorporated, dba Active Culture Café, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 6420 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 170. (District 3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 22-0246 Recommendation to receive and file the application of GB License California, LLC, dba Gopuff, for a person to person and premise to premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 400 East Anaheim Street; determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 6)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 22-0247 Recommendation to adopt Resolution of Intention to vacate the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard; and
Set the date of April 12, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation. (District 8)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0042 on the Consent Calendar.
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Enactment No: RES-22-0042
STUDY SESSION: (7:30 PM)
12. 22-0259 Recommendation to conduct a study session to receive and file a presentation and update on Citywide Fiscal Outlook and FY 23 Budget Development.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
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Joanna Diaz spoke.
Elsa Tung spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to receive and file. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Richardson
HEARING (5:46 PM)
13. 22-0248 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find the municipal code amendments consistent with the adopted Negative Declaration (ND 07-19) and find the municipal code amendments statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9 and Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, Section 15265; Declare ordinance amending Title 5, Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions, of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to implement modifications by the California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke; and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Danielle Wilson spoke.
Nancy Hanna spoke.
Raquel Lezama spoke.
Leanna Noble spoke.
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Susan Bailey spoke.
Araceli King spoke.
Melody Osuna spoke.
Ann Burdette spoke.
Elsa Tung spoke.
Grecia Lopez-Reyes spoke.
John Thompson spoke.
Marianne Messina spoke.
Drake Stone spoke.
Jean Young spoke.
Jennifer Walton spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke.
Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
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Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to direct staff to report back to City Council once the City reaches 700 registered non-primary residence Short Term Rental (STR) registrations to review the cap on non-primary residence STR registrations outside the Coastal Zone; Receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find the municipal code amendments consistent with the adopted Negative
Declaration (ND 07-19) and find the municipal code
amendments statutorily exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21080.9 and Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, Section 15265; and Declare ordinance amending Title 5,
Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions, of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to implement modifications by the California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
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22-0249 Declare ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment amending Title 21, Zoning Regulations, of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to implement modifications by the California Coastal Commission, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga,to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
22-0250 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit the Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCP-5-LOB-20-0058-3) and associated materials to the California Coastal Commission for its review and certification in compliance with the California Coastal Commission's December 15, 2021 action. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0043. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: RES-22-0043
PUBLIC COMMENT: (6:52 PM)
Jennifer Walton spoke regarding Short Term Rentals.
REGULAR AGENDA: (5:44 PM)
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14. 22-0251 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $10,000, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association to support our partnership to create additional painted utility boxes in Council District 7; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
15. 22-0252 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Khmer Parent Association's 7th Annual Mother and Daughters Conference; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
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Absent: 1 - Richardson
16. 22-0257 Recommendation to request Climate Action and Environmental Committee to work with appropriate City staff, the Infrastructure Funding Alliance, Southern California Edison, labor organizations, and other stakeholders to be identified to better understand the potential regional and local impacts of the proposed "Freedom Villages" project and consider the formation of an Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District, and forward recommendations to the Ports, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee; and
Request Ports, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee to review the recommendations of the Climate Action and Environmental Committee, working with appropriate City staff, the Infrastructure Funding Alliance, Southern California Edison, labor organizations, and other stakeholders to be identified, and forward recommendations to the City Council.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Mark Pisano, Chairman of Infrastructure Alliance, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
17. 22-0258 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,400 offset by $1,400 of Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the following:
Neyham Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $900; African American Historical Society of Long Beach, in the amount of $500; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,400 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
18. 22-0253 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $3,235,203, to support the Long Beach Cannabis Social Equity Program, from May 14, 2022 through May 13, 2023; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager's Department by $3,235,203, offset by grant revenue from GO-Biz. (Citywide)
Emily Armstrong, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke.
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Senay Kenfe spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0044. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8- Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: RES-22-0044
19. 22-0254 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 first departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
20. 22-0255 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for condominium purposes, for the Shoreline Gateway project, a 35-story mixed-use building creating 316 units with 315 residential dwelling units and one commercial unit, located at 777 East Ocean Boulevard, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82245; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept the Determination that the project is within the scope of the Shoreline Gateway Plan Environmental Impact Report State Clearinghouse No. 2005121066 and Addendum. (District 1)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
ORDINANCES: (7:25 PM)
21. 22-0228 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 10.82 relating to prohibiting spectators at street races, sideshows, and reckless driving exhibitions, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Councilmember Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Ordinance No. ORD-22-0008. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-22-0008
22. 22-0234 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 5.53, and repealing Section 5.53.090, relating to Covid-19 worker retention, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Ordinance No. ORD-22-0009. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-22-0009
23. 22-0235 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 5.55, and repealing Section 5.55.090, relating to Covid-19 worker recall, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-22-0010. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-22-0010
24. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
25. 22-0270 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, March 4, 2022.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
26.22-0303 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
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This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (8:38 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Long Beach.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (8:41 PM)
Mayor Garcia requested that the meeting be adjourned in recognition of Julie Larkins and extended condolences to the family of Julie Larkins.
ADJOURNMENT: (8:44 PM)
At 8:44 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in the memory of Julie Larkins. ks
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