101822eCommentsReport.R.pdf — Long Beach City Council, October 18, 2022

eComments Report for City Council Meeting Agenda of October 18, 2022 Item Name E-mail Address Comment Received

9. (22-1217) Recommendation to authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute contract
amendments, including a term extension to January
4, 2029, to Contract ML16017 for Local Government
Match Program funding with the Mobile Source Air
Pollution Reduction Review Committee through the
South Coast Air Quality Management District.
(Citywide)
Dave Shukla [email protected] That's a lot of effort for a handful of "clean natural gas" vehicles -- the money would've been better spent on ZEV's, which unlike CNG's, deliver more goods than one.
10/18/2022

After all the whole dog and pony show of a competitive bid and scoring system, it behooves to ask: Is John Gross an employee or a contractor?
10/18/2022

11. (22-1219) Recommendation to adopt
Specifications No. RFP FM-22-157 and award a
contract to John Gross, dba Financial Management
and Systems Consulting, of Scottsdale, AZ, for
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) embedded
quality assurance and other sponsor support, in an
amount not to exceed $165,600, for a period of six
months, with the option to renew for one additional
six-month period, 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 subsequent
amendments. (Citywide)
Anne Proffit [email protected]
om
Excuse me - why is the estimable Laura Doud incapable of doing this work in office? That's what SHE and her staff were HIRED (or in her, selected) to do. We spend too much money on consultants when we have capable staff in hand. Just don't do this. There could be lawsuits if you do.
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15. (22-1223) Recommendation to authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute any and all
documents necessary for an Amended and Restated
Lease with Bonseph Long Beach, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, for City-owned property at
3605 East Spring Street at the Long Beach Airport.
(Districts 4,5)
Dave Shukla [email protected] Let's see what those infrastructure investments look like... 10/18/2022

17. (22-1225) Recommendation to adopt resolution
authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application to Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy for their Climate Resilient Grant
Program for the El Dorado Duck Pond Restoration
Project; if awarded, accept an amount up to
$1,500,000 for completion of the Duck Pond
Restoration Project; and, execute all documents
necessary to accept the funds and implement the
project. (District 4)
Anne Proffit [email protected]
om
This "restoration" of the duck pond is without merit and no public assistance to planning has been used. I guess nobody at city hall realizes that the best arbiters of what do with our property is - gasp - us. We know the duck pond. We use the area regularly. We know what it needs and nothing you've done will make it any better. As usual you will WASTE any money on pet projects, not on what's necessary. That's a despicable disease here in the LBC. 10/18/2022
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18. (22-1226) Recommendation to find that all
requirements of the final parcel map for the
construction of a new 21-story mixed-use high-rise,
containing 187 dwelling units, for the Broadway
Block project, located at 330 East 3rd Street and 333
East Broadway, have been met; approve the final
parcel map for Parcel Map No. 82965; showing a 10
foot width easement for public utility facilities, limited height easement and surface easement for public
access, authorize City Manager, or designee, to
execute subdivision agreements; and
Determine that the development project is within the
scope of the previously certified Downtown Plan
PEIR (State Clearinghouse
No. 2009071006) and the Broadway Block Project
Downtown Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Addendum, and that no further environmental
analysis is needed. (District 1)
Anne Proffit [email protected]
om
Because I live close to this project, I've watched it reach "completion" in record time. The shoddy workmanship doesn't matter to this clowncil, because none of you will ever set foot inside, but it's a travesty. The bones of the building are uneven, the floors were all pre-made and palleted in place. It's just another eyesore in what was once a beautiful downtown with interesting buildings and plenty of open space. The new administration MUST DO BETTER. THIS PLACE SUCKS.
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19. (22-1227) Recommendation to authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement,
and any necessary documents including any
necessary subsequent amendments, with the Knight
Foundation and/or the Long Beach Community
Foundation, to accept and expend grant funding in
the amount of $150,000 for the Technology and
Innovation Department's Long Beach Collaboratory
Program, for program activities including community
engagement, technology deployment, and
technology training; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services
Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation
Department by $150,000, offset by grant revenue.
(Citywide)
Dave Shukla [email protected] "The Program will generate excitement around new technology and give communities the ability to design inclusive and sustainable technology solutions that work for them. The technology implemented through this program will catalyze additional funding for neighborhood improvements."
Grant program funding for digital inclusion for... wait for it... wait for it... more grant applications for private monies to pay for basic public infrastructure (i.e. "neighborhood improvements" ).

Does one need a degree to process this verbiage digitally, or is that included in the, um, training here?
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20. (22-1228) Recommendation to receive
supporting documentation into the record, conclude
the public hearing, and consider an appeal of the
environmental review for a small cell permit in the
public right-of-way abutting 4351 Clark Avenue by
Kathryn Pettit of Chatten-Brown, Carstens & Minteer,
LLP , on behalf of Moira Hahn and Mark Hotchkiss;
Determine that the project is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15302 (Class 2 -
Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (Class 3
- New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the
exceptions in 15300.2 apply, (CE19-013); and
Deny the appeal, determine that the project complies
with CEQA and, on that basis, affirm the approval of
a Small Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
(Small Cell) Permit (PWRW48749-8) for the
replacement of an existing streetlight pole
(#HB1300) and replacement with a new streetlight
pole with a small cell wireless telecommunications
facility on a new foundation in the same location
within the public right-of-way, abutting a property
addressed as 4351 Clark Avenue in the R-1-N
(Single-Family Residential - Standard Lots) Zoning
District. (District 5)
Roger Holman [email protected] How can City Council approve an item that now (as of today, see below) has "Scientific evidence that invalidates health assumptions underlying the FCC and ICNIRP exposure limit determinations for radiofrequency radiation: implications for 5G"? Note that this report is "PEER REVIEWED" science and was just published TODAY. You may view this report at:
https://rdcu.be/cXMrC
CROWN CASTLE has long had an advisory in it's FORM 10-K SEC filings under "RISK FACTORS" that "... possible health risks associated with cellular or other wireless connectivity services and wireless technologies (such as 5G) may slow or diminish the growth of wireless companies and deployment of new wireless technologies, which may in turn slow or diminish our growth." and "We currently do not maintain any significant insurance with respect to these matters."
How can City Council make a representation that this is safe for the neighborhoods? It is not possible!
PROTECT THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC.

DO NOT DENY THE APPEAL.
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20. (22-1228) Recommendation to receive
supporting documentation into the record, conclude
the public hearing, and consider an appeal of the
environmental review for a small cell permit in the
public right-of-way abutting 4351 Clark Avenue by
Kathryn Pettit of Chatten-Brown, Carstens & Minteer,
LLP , on behalf of Moira Hahn and Mark Hotchkiss;
Determine that the project is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15302 (Class 2 -
Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (Class 3
- New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the
exceptions in 15300.2 apply, (CE19-013); and
Deny the appeal, determine that the project complies
with CEQA and, on that basis, affirm the approval of
a Small Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
(Small Cell) Permit (PWRW48749-8) for the
replacement of an existing streetlight pole
(#HB1300) and replacement with a new streetlight
pole with a small cell wireless telecommunications
facility on a new foundation in the same location
within the public right-of-way, abutting a property
addressed as 4351 Clark Avenue in the R-1-N
(Single-Family Residential - Standard Lots) Zoning
District. (District 5)
Anne Proffit [email protected]
om
Not all disabilities are evident and Ms Hahn's is one of those. That the city insists on making her ill is despicable. I realize that money comes before anyone's health at city hall, but if it were one of the nine clowncil members who had the same illness issues Ms Hahn is being subjected to by cell tower installation, it would be torn down in a hot second. Show at least a modicum of concern for the citizens of this city, who pay for the general fund and all the pet projects. As a severely hearing impaired person, this issue is equal to you insisting on me understanding what you're saying with no hearing aids or interpretation. Stop this craziness now. Ms Hahn deserves to be a healthy citizen and you are making her sick.
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20. (22-1228) Recommendation to receive
supporting documentation into the record, conclude
the public hearing, and consider an appeal of the
environmental review for a small cell permit in the
public right-of-way abutting 4351 Clark Avenue by
Kathryn Pettit of Chatten-Brown, Carstens & Minteer,
LLP , on behalf of Moira Hahn and Mark Hotchkiss;
Determine that the project is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15302 (Class 2 -
Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (Class 3
- New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the
exceptions in 15300.2 apply, (CE19-013); and
Deny the appeal, determine that the project complies
with CEQA and, on that basis, affirm the approval of
a Small Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
(Small Cell) Permit (PWRW48749-8) for the
replacement of an existing streetlight pole
(#HB1300) and replacement with a new streetlight
pole with a small cell wireless telecommunications
facility on a new foundation in the same location
within the public right-of-way, abutting a property
addressed as 4351 Clark Avenue in the R-1-N
(Single-Family Residential - Standard Lots) Zoning
District. (District 5)
Patricia Hahn [email protected] This permit should not be eligible for a categorical exemption under CEQA. Section 15302 by its own terms does not apply and Section 15303 does not apply because "Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure."
This project would convert a light pole to a cell tower, adding considerable height and making much more than "minor
modifications" to the exterior of the structure. Antennas and a power source will be added and the existing structure will no longer be "small". In addition the granting of the permit for the tower does not take into account the Americans with Disabilities Act and Ms. Hahn's disability.
10/12/2022
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PUBLIC COMMENT Blake Nicolai [email protected] I am a lifelong Long Beach resident and have met a number of people in my neighborhood who have been affected by one of these installations. The appeal process is not fair and equitable.

There have been dozens of appeals and it is my understanding that every resident has been denied by their appeal officer. Our home will be impacted by one of these installations as well and the LB Public Works has told us that they will offer no consideration for the health implications, adverse aesthetic impact, decrease property value, etc. The only consideration they will give is if the City or the telecom company makes a mistake on the application for the installation. This program is not fair to the tax paying citizen as they are given an appeal, but there is no way or almost no way for the resident to win the appeal, therefore big telecom has the ability to place these poles wherever they want in our
neighborhoods. We are in support of the appellant, Moira Hahn and Mark Hotchkiss.
10/18/2022
PUBLIC COMMENT Roger Holman [email protected] How can City Council approve an item that now (as of today, see below) has "Scientific evidence that invalidates health assumptions underlying the FCC and ICNIRP exposure limit determinations for radiofrequency radiation: implications for 5G"? Note that this report is "PEER REVIEWED" science and was just published TODAY. You may view this report at:
https://rdcu.be/cXMrC
CROWN CASTLE has long had an advisory in it's FORM 10-K SEC filings under "RISK FACTORS" that "... possible health risks associated with cellular or other wireless connectivity services and wireless technologies (such as 5G) may slow or diminish the growth of wireless companies and deployment of new wireless technologies, which may in turn slow or diminish our growth." and "We currently do not maintain any significant insurance with respect to these matters."
How can City Council make a representation that this is safe for the neighborhoods? It is not possible. PROTECT THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC. DO NOT DENY THE APPEAL.
10/18/2022
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21. (22-1229) Recommendation to request City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Long
Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), as necessary, to
clarify the procedure for removal of disruptive
individuals from public meetings in accordance with
California Senate Bill 1100, to be effective January 1, 2023; and
Request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
amending the LBMC, as necessary, to remove any
requirement for a person to state their name and
address prior to addressing the City Council or other
City board, commission, or committee. (Citywide)
Dave Shukla [email protected] Pretty sure that's correspondence from last week's #21 ... not this week's...
10/18/2022

21. (22-1229) Recommendation to request City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Long
Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), as necessary, to
clarify the procedure for removal of disruptive
individuals from public meetings in accordance with
California Senate Bill 1100, to be effective January 1, 2023; and
Request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
amending the LBMC, as necessary, to remove any
requirement for a person to state their name and
address prior to addressing the City Council or other
City board, commission, or committee. (Citywide)
Anne Proffit [email protected]
om
I realize you think you're all omnipotent, but sometimes we become unruly because the city clowncil pays ZERO attention to our needs. No ordinance on this.
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23. (22-1231) Recommendation to direct City
Manager to work with the Long Beach Airport and
stakeholders to establish a plan to reduce lead
pollution and implement programs to transition to
unleaded aviation fuels, and report back to City
Council in 60 days.

Dave Shukla [email protected] Support.

Just to be clear, that's Support for this week's #23 (taking the lead out of avgas and other aviation fuel uses).

Our Long Beach Airport is "the nation's second worst lead polluter among airports, emitting more than 1,500 pounds of lead each year."
Not all too surprising for a town that elevates two of the most destructive individual organisms in natural history of the earth:

Charles Kettering and Thomas Midgeley.

However, wait for it... wait for it... Our town can do better! Just like all the other cities that have taken the lead out of their local airports.

This is a good first step.
10/18/2022

24. (22-1232) Recommendation to authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute all documents
necessary to amend Contract No. 33203 with KPMG
LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, of Irvine, CA, for specialized services in connection with the
annual financial audits, to increase the contract
amount by $931,000, for a revised total contract
Anne Proffit [email protected]
om
We have a highly paid auditor who claims to be competent at her job. Why hasn't she performed any audits over the past few years? Why do we continually bring in outside sources to do work our highly-paid auditor and staff should be doing? This is a waste of - sorry - OUR MONEY.
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26. (22-1234) Recommendation to request City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Long
Beach Municipal Code to increase the refund
threshold for City Manager and City Attorney
authorization to $50,000. (Citywide)
Dave Shukla [email protected] Oppose.
"Most importantly, increasing the refund threshold increases the timeliness of refund approvals and issuance of refunds." Most distressingly, increasing the refund threshold decreases the amount of staff time used for matters other than refund approvals and issuance of refunds, like following CEQA or scrutinizing the conditions of these CUP's (Conditional Use Permits).

If there are CM's staff that have a working knowledge of the complex web of CUP's in their districts, it would be great to be put in touch with them about some the issues, notably with utilities, their unexamined approvals can create. I can't think of a single Council Member staff person capable so.
10/18/2022

27. (22-1235) Recommendation to adopt resolution
approving the 2022-2025 Memorandum of
Understanding with the Long Beach Firefighters
Association. (Citywide)
Anne Proffit [email protected]
om
A MOU with the fire department's union? I thought they paid you for that? No more under the table dealings. Unfortunately for you, WE ARE WATCHING.
10/18/2022

29. (22-1243) Recommendation to request City
Manager work with the City Attorney to draft a
statement of solidarity with the women of Iran who
are protesting their government in light of the killing of Masha Amini.

Dave Shukla [email protected] This gesture would have been much more meaningful a month ago.

As do policy choices that are more than symbolic gestures 10/18/2022
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38. (22-1247) Recommendation to adopt resolution
granting Councilmember Roberto Uranga a Leave of
Absence from City Council Meetings. (Citywide)
Anne Proffit [email protected]
om
Mr Uranga had a stroke. He is neither physically nor mentally capable of doing the myriad of jobs you've given him. He should take more than a leave of absence while he recovers. He should RESIGN all of his commissions, appointments and certainly his clowncil position so that someone capable can do his job. He certainly can't.
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