071922eCommentsReport.R.pdf — Long Beach City Council, July 19, 2022

eComments Report for City Council Meeting Agenda of July 19, 2022 Item Name E-mail Address Comment Received

16. (22-0826) Recommendation to receive
supporting documentation into the record,
concluding the public hearing to consider the
modification and renewal of the Downtown Property
and Business Improvement District (DLBPBID);
direct City Clerk to tabulate the ballots and report the results of the tabulation to the Mayor and City
Council during the July 19, 2022 meeting; and, if a
majority of ballots received are in favor of the
renewal of the DLBPBID, adopt resolution to modify
and renew the DLBPBID for a term of 10 years,
effective January 1, 2023 through December 31,
2032. (Districts 1,2)
Henry Williams [email protected] My wife, Carolyn W. Williams and I do NOT agree to the renewal of the Downtown Property and Business Improvement District.

We are unable to attend tonight's meeting, but want to have our comments counted.

Thank you.

Henry R. & Carolyn W. Williams 90802; Phone (562) 436-4665 7/19/2022

The Executive Director, Monorom Neth, has established a rapport with the business owners to connect them with the resources they never knew existed and initiated activities to improve and bring the community together. I enjoyed the business mixers that were hosted by different business owners, which allowed the business owners and residents to learn valuable business-related information and connect on a personal level.

During Monorom's leadership, I've noticed the consistent cleanup projects, increased security, and various engaging activities. My favorite event is the Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival that takes place every April, and Midtown was one of the sponsors.

Monorom was a constant presence in Midtown and an effective point person who helped people navigate the city's bureaucracy. I hope Midtown will be renewed.
7/19/2022
071922eCommentsReport.xlsx Page 1 of 6 Printed: 7/19/22 4:05 P.M. eComments Report for City Council Meeting Agenda of July 19, 2022 Item Name E-mail Address Comment Received

17. (22-0827) Recommendation to receive
supporting documentation into the record,
concluding the public hearing to consider the
renewal of the Midtown Business Improvement
District (MBID); direct City Clerk to tabulate the
ballots and report the results of the tabulation to the Mayor and City Council during the July 19, 2022
meeting; and, if a majority of ballots received are in
favor of the renewal of the MBID, adopt resolution to
renew the MBID for a term of 10 years, effective
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2032.
(District 6)
Kerry Chhay [email protected] Midtown is an important organization in the Cambodia Town community. It acts as a safeguard for our businesses. Without the safeguard, the businesses are left vulnerable without guidance on safety and promotional strategies. Our local non profit organizations and even District 6 council do not have the capacity nor the specific skill set and resources to handle the security and peace of mind for our businesses. In addition to security, Midtown provides funding to clean the streets as well as providing additional support to our LBPD's quality of life patrol to the homeless. Often, Cambodia Town is neglected by the city in terms of cleaning, security, and homeless outreach. During the height of the pandemic, the businesses of Midtown suffered dearly due to the riots and COVID-19 shutdowns.

Midtown deliver funding through collaboration with Malyanne Bunma, Cambodia Town, and UCC. Midtown is an organization with board members who know the area needs and what resources to allocate. 7/19/2022
071922eCommentsReport.xlsx Page 2 of 6 Printed: 7/19/22 4:05 P.M. eComments Report for City Council Meeting Agenda of July 19, 2022 Item Name E-mail Address Comment Received
PUBLIC COMMENT: Monorom Neth [email protected] My name is Monorom Neth I'm writing to support the renewal of the Midtown BID. Midtown is home of many ethnic minorities owned business, some since 1980.

MBID provided security services 8 hr./day, 5 days/week. Pick up trash 3x/week and power wash the sidewalk, 1/wk.

MBID with Arts Council, Cambodia Town, and UCC to create 8 murals, 5 of them in Midtown; a monthly cleanup, and yearly e-waste recycling.

Banners on Anaheim St. to designate the boundaries and create repeat exposure for a regular commuter.

Sponsor of AOC7 Fair, the Cambodia Town Culture Festival, brought thousands of foot traffic to local businesses.

COVId-19 MBID raise $4,500 to support small businesses and residents in Midtown.
164 familied benefited. ALL items were purchased from businesses in Midtown. Assisted businesses to sustain by purchasing canopies for outside dining and small business promotion with gift certificates.

Civil unrest:

Organize clean team to help businesses that were vandalized. 7/19/2022
071922eCommentsReport.xlsx Page 3 of 6 Printed: 7/19/22 4:05 P.M. eComments Report for City Council Meeting Agenda of July 19, 2022 Item Name E-mail Address Comment Received
PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda Reach [email protected]
om
It is with high hopes the Midtown Business Improvement District (MBID) in District 6 can carry on. The MBID is much needed in this underserved community located in the heart of Cambodia Town.

Businesses in the MBID is a longstanding and thriving community with many diverse experiences to be had with the assistance of the current Executive Director, Monorom Neth. He has been instrumental in helping businesses remain in operation during the pandemic by connecting and disseminating valuable resources such as the COVID Response and CARES Act for small businesses.

Furthermore, MBID unquestionably needs high visibility of security presence to assist business with safety related issues. There has noticeably been an uptick in homeless encampments due to the lack of security professionals working in conjunction with the Long Beach Police Departments Quality of Life and other homeless outreach organizations.

In closing, I anticipate the renewal of the MBID to continue its mission. 7/19/2022

19. (22-0829) Recommendation to request City
Manager to direct the appropriate departments to
review the existing process for individuals entering
the permitting process for apartments and Accessory
Dwelling Units and design a program that would both
incentivize acceptance of vouchers for housing and
educate landlords on how Housing Choice Vouchers
work; and
Request a letter outlining potential incentives related to the Water Department be sent to the Water
Commissioners for consideration.

Dave Shukla [email protected] Oppose.

Where is it written you have to pipe in natural gas in at all for multi- unit properties and/or lots with ADUs?
Per the LB Post article on this item: "Mungo Flanigan's said her plan could be mutually beneficial for the city and its utility departments because it could help meet conservation goals while also helping to only charge tenants for what they use, rather than a landlord charging a flat fee."
There are a number of California cities considering bans on natural gas in home construction - electrifying buildings is an actual thing, one much better for meeting "conservation goals" (what are those, again?) than being able to pipe and meter in more gas.

Dave Shukla
7/19/2022
071922eCommentsReport.xlsx Page 4 of 6 Printed: 7/19/22 4:05 P.M. eComments Report for City Council Meeting Agenda of July 19, 2022 Item Name E-mail Address Comment Received

Padric Gleason
Gonzales
[email protected]
m
Dear Councilmembers, I write in support of this motion to expand the eligible housing supply for low-income renters by incentivizing ADU owners to outfit their unit for renters and to accept Housing Choice Vouchers for payment. ADUs can be an important tool for expanding housing supply by using our limited land supply more wisely. However the private market can be difficult for low-income residents because landlords are skeptical of housing vouchers. The City should make every effort to educate ADU owners about housing vouchers and then also incentivize participation. This motion should also include a periodic review of adoption/effectiveness of this policy. Vote yes. 7/11/2022

22. (22-0837) Recommendation to receive and file
the Letter of Completion from the Los Angeles
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the Long Beach
Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers.

Dave Shukla [email protected] Support 7/19/2022
071922eCommentsReport.xlsx Page 5 of 6 Printed: 7/19/22 4:05 P.M. eComments Report for City Council Meeting Agenda of July 19, 2022 Item Name E-mail Address Comment Received

23. (22-0832) Recommendation to approve the 2023
- 2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated
Plan) and Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 First Action Plan
(Action Plan), and prior Action Plan Amendments
(FY 2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2018-2019, 2017-2018)
for the Community Development Block Grant, the
HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and the
Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Funds;
and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents with the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other
entities necessary to receive these funds, and
execute agreements necessary to implement and
comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
Dave Shukla [email protected] How concerning is it that most of the geographic areas dedicated for CDBG and other funds are concentrated in the Central, West, and North parts of Long Beach, including some notable areas of change in our 2021 redistricting map? Note that there are fewer sites in 'high resource' areas east of Temple St. Virtually nothing NE of the Willow and Bellflower intersection. Has that been the norm since these neighborhoods were built?
7/19/2022

26. (22-0835) Recommendation to adopt
Specifications No. R-7193 and authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute all documents
necessary to enter into contracts, and any necessary
documents including any necessary subsequent
amendments, with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc.,
of El Segundo, CA, Bitech Construction Co., Inc., of
Buena Park, CA, Blue Nose IT Solutions, Inc., DBA
Blue Nose Construction of Los Angeles, CA, Good-
Men Roofing Construction, Inc. of San Diego, CA,
Harry Joh Construction, Inc. of Paramount, CA,
Horizons Construction Co. Int'l, Inc., of Orange, CA,
MIK Construction Inc., of Whittier, CA, PUB
Construction, Inc., of Diamond Bar, CA, SJD&B, Inc.,
of Walnut, CA, Vincor Construction, Inc., of Brea,
CA, and, World Wide Construction, Inc., of San
Pedro, CA, for various infrastructure repairs and
improvements throughout Long Beach, to be
performed under the method of Job Order
Contracting (JOC), in a total aggregate annual
amount of $40,000,000, for a period of one year, with
the option to renew for two additional one-year
periods, at the discretion of the City Manager.
(Citywide)
Dave Shukla [email protected] Interesting 7/19/2022 071922eCommentsReport.xlsx Page 6 of 6 Printed: 7/19/22 4:05 P.M.

Long Beach City CouncilJuly 19, 2022

Long Beach City Council
July 19, 2022