Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
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ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Please see the PDFs for the Official record of the City Council Agenda and Minutes, including the action taken during the meeting.
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council
Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
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Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
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ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Please see the PDFs for the Official record of the City Council Agenda and Minutes, including the action taken during the meeting.
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council
Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Please see the PDFs for the Official record of the City Council Agenda and Minutes, including the action taken during the meeting.
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council
Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
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ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
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Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
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ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Please see the PDFs for the Official record of the City Council Agenda and Minutes, including the action taken during the meeting.
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council
Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Please see the PDFs for the Official record of the City Council Agenda and Minutes, including the action taken during the meeting.
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council
Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
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Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
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ROLL CALL (5:14 PM)
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation:
Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:16 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Item Nos. 5 and 19.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
1. 220664 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty program waiving firsttime pet licensing fee and late penalty fee for an expired pet license from June 24, 2022 through August 23, 2022.
2. 220665 Recommendation to adopt resolution in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right to Organize. (Citywide)
3. 220666 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022.
4. 220667 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt resolution.
5. 220668 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the Strategic Growth Council through the Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan; if awarded, accept an amount up to $300,000 for the completion of the CAAP Implementation Plan; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (Citywide)
6. 220669 Recommendation to authorize the issuance of a refund check in the amount of $247,967 to gas utility customer Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport at 2680 North Lakewood Boulevard, pursuant to the Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.40.075 Refund of Gas Utility Charges. (District 4)
7. 220670 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures a Partnership, of Riverside, CA, for providing travel services, to increase the contract amount by $160,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,060,000, and extend the term of the contract to January 31, 2023. (Citywide)
8. 220671 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB21099 and award a contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screenprint, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
9. 220672 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36248 with So. Cal. Sewer Construction, Inc., dba SoCal Sewer & Water, of Signal Hill, CA, to provide full service, oncall plumbing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services, to increase the annual contract amount by $116,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $625,000. (Citywide)
10. 220673 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32497 (Agreement) with Union Bank N.A., a national banking association, of San Diego, CA, to place a limit on general indemnity obligations. (Citywide)
11. 220674 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS22027 and award a contract to Mike Thompson Recreational Vehicles, of Fountain Valley, CA, for the purchase of a 22foot, Class C Recreational vehicle, in a total amount not to exceed $115,496 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)
12. 220675 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Special Service for Groups, Inc., Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team division for the purpose of increasing engagement in care for underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders and/or cooccurring substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional fiveyear period, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
13. 220676 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium nottoexceed $628,456 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
14. 220677 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision to create ten (10) condominium units at 1339 1347 Pine Avenue, have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82140; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE18183. (District 1)
15. 220678 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) for enhanced services on 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and trash receptacles throughout the Downtown area, to increase the aggregate amount by $39,000, for a revised nottoexceed contract amount of $291,000 for Calendar Year 2022. (Districts 1,2)
16. 220679 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and any subsequent amendments thereto, between the City of Long Beach and AES Alamitos, LLC, to extend the term, accept a onetime cash payment of $150,000, and amend Section 5 “Term and Renegotiation.” to support the Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150,000 offset by an MOU cash payment from AES Alamitos, LLC, for engineering and due diligence efforts. (District 3)
17. 220680 Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the eastwest alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard; Set the date of August 16, 2022, for the public hearing on the vacation; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE17162. (District 6)
18. 220681 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from The Vault Warehouse, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and the owner of the property 1000 New York Street, for the installation of public utilities and all related public rightofway purposes; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE16131. (District 6)
19. 220682 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34668 with Alta Planning + Design, of Los Angeles, CA, Contract No. 34655 with City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34663 with Westgroup Designs, of Irvine, CA, Contract No. 34661 with Studio 111, of Long Beach, CA, Contract No. 34656 with Kamus Keller, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Contract No. 34657 with Environ Architecture, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for asneeded urban planning design services, to extend the terms of the contracts to June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
20. 220683 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CDW Government, Inc., of Vernon, IL (CDWG), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on May 31, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220684 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with SHI International, of Dallas, TX, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the OMNIA Public Sector partners contract, until the OMNIA contract expires on February 28, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the OMNIA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; 220685 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., of Marietta, GA (SCW), for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPSUSA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;
220686 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Strictly Technology, LLC, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products, on the same terms and conditions afforded under the TIPS USA contract, until the TIPSUSA contract expires on May 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the TIPSUSA contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute multiple agreements with these four vendors in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purchase of computer equipment, parts and related products. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:38 PM)
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
MOVIES IN THE PARK AND PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WITHDRAWN The ceremony was withdrawn.
HEARINGS (6:16 PM)
21. 220687 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND 0120; Adopt resolution amending the PlaceType map of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA20002) to change the PlaceTypes of the subject parks from their existing PlaceTypes to the Open Space (OS) PlaceType;
220688 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity certain lands owned by the City of Long Beach for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
220689 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Table 352 in Chapter 21.25 regarding Park Dedications/Designations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) 220690 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the zoning districts (ZCHG20008) of the subject parks from their existing zoning districts to the Park (P) zoning district where necessary, and rezone a 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel of Orizaba Park from Park (P) to Light Industrial (IL), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Remove the 456 square foot noncontiguous remnant parcel located at the southwest corner of East 14th Street and North Orizaba Avenue from the area dedicated as Orizaba Park. (Citywide)
22. 220691 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment with Dancing to House of Pain INC, dba The Bird, at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
23. 220692 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to El Barrio Neighborhood Bar, LLC, dba El Barrio Cantina, at 1731 East 4th Street. (District 2)
24. 220693 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex located at 5601 Paramount Boulevard to be vacated are not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation, based on the findings and memorializing the conditions of approval included therein. (District 8) PUBLIC COMMENT (5:52 PM)
220726 Fred Zellmer spoke regarding various issues; and submitted a handout.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:35 PM)
25. 220694 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with local stakeholders to create a community vision for developing and activating a cultural district recognizing and supporting the historic contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
26. 220695 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,570, offset by Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC to support the LB Proud Weekend events including the Bike Parade on May 20, 2022 and Big Gay Beach Takeover on May 22, 2022; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,570 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
27. 220696 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $332, offset by the Third Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Laban Institute of Movement Studies for the Embodying Water for Wellbeing event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $332 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
28. 220697 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers for their summer concerts in the Fourth District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. 220698 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of establishing a Safe Passage Plan in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, other appropriate City departments, Long Beach Unified School District, and relevant local organizations, and report back to the City Council in 60 days.
30. 220699 Recommendation to inform the Harbor Department of the following City Council recommendations and requested actions and coordinate with them as necessary to explore discussions with another major international port city with the intentions of creating a green shipping corridor similar to the one in development between the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai, including exploring joining the Los Angeles/Shanghai clean shipping corridor as a partner;
Add support for legislation or administrative action to rapidly decarbonize the maritime shipping industry and to create green shipping corridors along the California coast, the West Coast of the United States, and across the transPacific trade route to the City’s 20222023 State and Federal Legislative Agendas;
Request City Attorney to draft resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissionsreducing technologies and take steps towards making port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zerocarbon ships by 2030; and Pursue all the above items with a focus on incentives and provide input on incentive types.
31. 220700 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to request inclusion in the County and/or City of Los Angeles amortization studies or work with consultants to conduct a similar study and report back with the cost of doing so;
Direct a percentage of surplus oil revenues to the abandonment fund and any other costs associated with abandonment, alongside important onetime capital projects; Direct City staff and the State Legislative Committee request the State to fully fund their portion of the abandonment liability;
Work with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to prioritize leakage mitigation and detection, emissions control, and carbon capture measures; Work with labor organizations in the transition of workers from the local energy sector; Work with City Attorney and State Lands Commission and other applicable state entities to determine the legal options available to the City to end new drilling as soon as is legally defensible, including studying prohibiting new oil and gas extraction in all zones and, studying changing oil and gas extraction to a legal nonconforming use in all zones; and Request City Manager report back with timelines and costs associated with the above recommendations as well as potential funding streams for them. (Citywide)
32. 220701 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with ASM Global, a Pennsylvania joint venture, to complete various capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $1,429,962. (District 1)
33. 220702 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into a Hotel Management Agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC, of San Clemente, CA, for the reopening and operation of the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship related events for a period of five years, with the option to renew for two successive oneyear periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1)
34. 220703 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to amend Contracts No. 35845 and No. 35846 with Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, for providing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, to increase the contract amounts by $1,002,540 and $200,000 respectively, for a revised total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,577,540, and extend the terms of the contracts through September 30, 2023. (Citywide)
35. 220704 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Tye Johnson for a limited duration to work in the City of Long Beach Fire Department. (Citywide)
36. 220705 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180 day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Douglas McKee for a limited duration to work in the Long Beach Water Department. (Citywide)
37. 220706 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach (City) and the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) to provide Representational Timeoff for ALBE to conduct union business. (Citywide)
38. 220707 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City of Long Beach buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $5,807,948, and purchase of earthquake insurance (difference in conditions coverage), at a premium of $144,000 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. (Citywide)
39. 220708 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $5,728,472 with multiple carriers for a 12month period beginning July 1, 2022; a buydown deductible of the SelfInsured Retention (SIR) down to $7,500,000 from Safety National at a premium not to exceed $1,335,712; a buydown deductible of the SIR down to $5 million for first claim only involving Officer Involved Shooting with Lloyd’s of London at a premium not to exceed $693,840; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $115,450 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $59,850 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank insurance at a premium not to exceed $32,079 from Liberty Surplus Lines; SPILLS pollution coverage at a premium not to exceed $11,094; Drone coverage at a premium not to exceed $8,746 from Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.; Crime coverage from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and Berkley Insurance Company at a premium not to exceed $42,387; Volunteer Medical coverage at a premium not to exceed $12,000; Marine insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $388,549; Cyber Excess coverage at a premium not to exceed $357,357 from Beazley; and, Cyber Breach Response buyup for premium not to exceed $7,669, for the period of July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, for all liability policies. (Citywide)
40. 220709 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare resolution to set operating days and hours for Parking Meter Zones 1 and 1A, pursuant to Section
10.28.130 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for a maximum of two hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour. (District 3)
ORDINANCE (8:16 PM)
41. 220646 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Ordinance No. ORD21 0020 extending for twelve (12) months interim regulations (moratorium) in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code on the issuance of building, construction, occupancy permits, or other entitlements for new standalone residential construction along transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element update as the neighborhoodserving corridors or centers placetype on Willow Street, west of the I710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north, in the west Long Beach area of the City; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (District 7) NEW BUSINESS (5:35 PM)
42. 220718 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Eighth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc. to support the 2022 Long Beach Pride Parade and Festival; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
43. 220719 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Sixth Council District Onetime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
44. 220720 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by a total of $5,000, offset by $2,500 Second Council District Onetime District Priority Funds and $2,500 Seventh Council District OneTime District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride (LBLGP) Inc to support the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival on July 810, 2022; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
45. 220721 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for providing law enforcement services, increase the amount of the contract by $4,500,000, for a revised contract amount of $41,453,404, and extend the term of the contract to December 21, 2022; and, allow the option to extend for an additional sixmonths, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $45,953,404, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to incorporate the LACMTA required COVID19 vaccine mandate; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. PS95866000LBPD24750, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for providing law enforcement services, to adopt a revised Statement of Work.
(Districts 1,2,6,7,8)
46. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
47. 220792 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
48. 220793 Supplemental Memorandum Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 17, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:17 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (8:20 PM)