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Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor
Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, 2nd District
Suzie A. Price, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Stacy Mungo, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Al Austin, 8th District
Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor, 9th District
Charles Parkin, City Attorney
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 (5:07 PM)
Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Councilmembers
Present:
UrangaCouncilmembers
Excused:
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Vice Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Stacy Mungo, Councilwoman, Fifth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:08 PM)
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Alan Reising spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Neil Brower spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 5.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 28 and 52. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Price
1. 22-1321 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, for the Long Beach City Attorney’s Office’s use of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Justice Partner Portal. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 22-1322 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 22-1323 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 24, 2022 and November 7, 2022.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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4. 22-1324 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Prosecutor; and adopt resolution.
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0189 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0189
5. 22-1325 Recommendation to find that the Project is exempt from further environmental review and affirm staff’s determination (Categorical exemption CE 22-147) and finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 153032 (Class 32 - Infill Development); and
Approve Condition Use Permit findings and conditions of approval memorializing the City Council’s August 16, 2022 action to uphold an appeal (APL22-003) and approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 18-001) for a new car wash located at 5005 Long Beach Boulevard in the Commercial Automobile-Oriented (CCA) Zoning District. (District 8)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 22-1326 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Office Lease No. 34494 between 222 West Sixth Street LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Long Beach, a municipal corporation, and extend Sublease No. 35014 between the City of Long Beach and the State of California Employment Development Department. (District 1)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 22-1327 Recommendation to adopt resolutions authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts with Dresser Utility Solutions, LLC, dba NGS Cayman Holdings L.P., of Houston, TX, and Meter, Valve & Control, of Alamo, CA, for furnishing and delivering natural gas meters,
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other services, and parts, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year 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 subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0190 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0190
22-1385 Recommendation to adopt resolutions authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts with Dresser Utility Solutions, LLC, dba NGS Cayman Holdings L.P., of Houston, TX, and Meter, Valve & Control, of Alamo, CA, for furnishing and delivering natural gas meters, other services, and parts, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year 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 subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0201.
Enactment No: RES-22-0201
8. 22-1328 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 32100479 with United Site Services of California, Inc., of Dallas, TX, for furnishing and delivering chemical toilets and related products, to increase the annual contract amount by $300,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $500,000, and extend the term of the contract to September 10, 2023. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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9. 22-1329 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB CE-22-098 and award a contract to Phillips Steel Company, of Long Beach, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed steel and related metals, in an annual amount not to exceed $350,000, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $70,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $420,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year 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 subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 22-1330 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB CE-22-155 and award a contract to Quality Fence Co. Inc., of Paramount, CA, for furnishing and delivering permanent and temporary fencing services in a total annual amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 22-1331 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36297 with Anaya Enterprises, Inc., of Roswell, NM, for providing apparel with embroidery and screen-print, to increase the annual contract amount by $70,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $270,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
12. 22-1332 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents
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including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, of Los Angeles, CA, for conducting the California Health Interview Survey City of Long Beach Oversample Project, in a total annual amount not to exceed $200,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0191 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0191
13. 22-1333 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents, including any necessary amendments, with California State University, Long Beach, permitting the use of the Mi Vida Cuenta COVID-19 Latinx Health Initiative data for analysis and research purposes, for the estimated period of March 1, 2021 through March 2026. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
14. 22-1334 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit an Agreement to Apply with the State of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC), for the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) Round 4 grant, to begin the grant application process, and to redirect the City of Long Beach (City) Large Cities program allocation to the Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC). (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0192 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0192
15. 22-1335 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the California State Library to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $85,000 for English as Second Language Services, for the period of
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July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library Services Department by $85,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
16. 22-1336 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34491 with ABM Aviation, Inc., formerly ABM Parking Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for airport parking operations and management services, to increase the contract amount by $350,000, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $35,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,047,391, and extend the term of the contract through February 28, 2023. (Districts 4,5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
17. 22-1337 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents, including any necessary amendments thereto, to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, to continue providing wildlife biologist services at the Long Beach Airport in an amount not to exceed $414,773, for a five-year period; and
Increase appropriations by $4,264 in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department. (Districts 4,5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
18. 22-1338 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the Church of Naples, in an amount not to exceed $7,904, for use of Mother’s Beach open space park area during church services each Sunday beginning November 20, 2022 through
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June 25, 2023, including Saturday, December 24, 2022. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
19. 22-1339 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36190 with Katherine England, of Fullerton, CA, for the design and construction of mosaic sculpture art pieces for the Red Car Greenbelt public park, to extend the term of the contract for a period of six months. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
20. 22-1340 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35550 with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc., of Van Nuys, CA, for providing landscaping services for Queensway Bay, to increase the annual contract amount by $87,869, inclusive of a 15 percent contingency, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,186,226. (Districts 1,2,3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
21. 22-1341 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with Security Signal Devices, of Anaheim, CA, to provide security system services at facilities for the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, in a total amount not to exceed $65,000, for a period of one year. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0193 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0193
22. 22-1342 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Portfolio
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Coffeehouse, LLC, dba Alder & Sage, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 366 Cherry Avenue. (District 2)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23. 22-1343 Recommendation to receive and file the application of La Chancla Mexican Grill, Incorporated, dba La Chancla Mexican Grill, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 990 Cherry Avenue, Unit 102. (District 2)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
24. 22-1344 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program, to file the annual equitable sharing report. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
25. 22-1345 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PD22-072 and award contracts to Oracle Investigations Group, LLC, of Chino Hills, CA; Hall Investigations, of Nuevo, CA; Palicon Group, of Riverside, CA; and Prestigious Investigative Services, Inc., of Upland, CA, for as-needed pre-employment background investigation services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $722,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
26. 22-1346 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept
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easement deeds for the right of way dedications, public access, and utility purposes, from Magnolia Broadway Holdco, LLC, property owner at 500 West Broadway, for public roadway widening and public access purposes; and
Accept CEQA Exemption CE-16-342. (District 1)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
27. 22-1347 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept easement deeds from Lakewood Willow LLC, a California limited liability company, property owner at 2590 North Lakewood Boulevard, for a dedication of additional right of way;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Lakewood Willow, LLC, a California limited liability company, property owner at 2590 North Lakewood Boulevard, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept the Notice of Exemption from CEQA Number CE-17-183. (District 4)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
28. 22-1348 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW22-069 and award a contract to AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for engineering consulting design services for the Pump Station Recovery Mitigation projects, in an amount not to exceed $834,954, for a period of nine months; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Districts 4,7,9)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
52. 22-1371 Recommendation to adopt resolution making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) to authorize City legislative
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bodies to follow the teleconference meeting provisions of Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)-(2). (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0194 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-22-0194
HEARINGS (5:16 PM)
29. 22-1349 Recommendation to adopt resolution certifying the River Park Residential Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR-07-20, SCH#2021020492);
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Amy Harbin, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Peter Vanek, Applicant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Sarah Wiltfong spoke.
Robert Kleinhenz spoke.
Melissa Radcliff spoke.
Melissa Roy spoke.
DeAndre Valencia spoke.
Regina Lopez spoke.
Alex Lakatos spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Juan Ovalle spoke.
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Leslie Garretson spoke.
Roger Martin Holman spoke.
Corliss Lee spoke.
Renee Lawler spoke.
Hawk McFadden spoke.
Serena Steers spoke.
Brian Walker spoke.
Clint Radcliff spoke.
Keona Rafael spoke.
Anthony Jarvis spoke.
Caitlin Radcliff spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Amy Harbin, Planner, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0196. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0196
22-1350 Declare ordinance approving a Zone Change (ZCHG20-002) from Commercial Storage (CS), Commercial Storage with Horse Overlay (CS (H)), and Single-Family Residential, Standard Lot (R-1-N) to Residential, Planned Unit Development (RP-15) and Residential, Planned Unit Development with Horse Overlay (RP-15 (H)), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
22-1351 Declare ordinance approving a Development Agreement (DA20-001) between the City of Long Beach and The River Park Project Owner, LLC, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
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Approve Site Plan Review (SPR20-007) for construction of a new residential Planned Unit Development of 226 dwelling units consisting of 74 two-story detached single-family homes on small condominium lots, 99 two-story row townhouses, and 53 three-story carriage townhouses, located on 15.53 acres of a 20.4-acre development site, with a park to be developed on the remaining 4.81 acres of the property; Approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82712 (VTTM20-002) to create one master ground lot and 226 airspace lots, on a 20.4-acre development site; and
Adopt a General Plan Conformity Certification (GPC21-003) for the vacation of 1) Baker Street between Golden Avenue and the western edge of the project site, and 2) portions of unused right-of-way on Wardlow Road adjacent to the project site. (District 7) A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
30. 22-1352 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Zaferia Business Association for a one-year term. (Districts 2,3,4) Lucious Martin, Acting Business Development Officer, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0197. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Supernaw
Enactment No: RES-22-0197
31. 22-1353 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association for a one-year term. (Districts 5,8)
Johnny Vallejo, Deputy Director of Economic Development, spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0198. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0198
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32. 22-1354 Recommendation to request that the City Council: (1) Receive the supporting documentation into the record and conduct a public hearing on one appeal of the Board of Harbor Commissioners’ certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Deep Draft Navigation Feasibility Study and Channel Deepening Project (Project) filed pursuant to Long Beach Municipal Code Section 21.21.507 by Earthjustice, Center for Biological Diversity, East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, Natural Resources Defense Council, Pacific Environment, Sierra Club, and West Long Beach Association (collectively, “Appellants”); and (2) Adopt resolution denying the appeal upholding the Board of Harbor Commissioners’ certification of the Final EIR for the Project.
Matthew Arms, Director of Environmental Planning, Harbor Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Regina Hsu, Appellant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Matthew Arms, Director of Environmental Planning, Harbor Department, spoke.
Regina Hsu, Appellant, spoke.
Tom Jacobsen spoke.
Roger Martin Holman spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Mandeern spoke.
Yassi Kavezade spoke.
Theral Golden spoke.
Jan Victor Andasan spoke.
Marlene Sanchez spoke.
Emily Quest spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Matthew Arms, Director of Environmental Planning, Harbor Department, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Matthew Arms, Director of Environmental Planning, Harbor Department, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Matthew Arms, Director of Environmental Planning, Harbor Department, spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0195. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0195
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 PM)
Diana Vaughn spoke regarding homelessness in Long Beach.
Jennica spoke regarding pickleball courts.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke regarding questions to council.
Senay Kenfe spoke regarding the Long Beach Pledge.
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22-1382 Dr. Accountability spoke regarding homeless outreach; and provided a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:14 PM)
33. 22-1355 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Development Services Department to prepare a report with presentation on the City’s solar installation, permitting, and inspection process and timelines and report back to City Council within 90 days. The report shall include options for how to streamline the process.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Pete Marsh spoke.
Cherene Birkholtz spoke.
Ric Oyama spoke.
Joy Lesser spoke.
Diana Perez spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Austin
34. 22-1356 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department in the amount of $4,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to provide supplemental funding for pickleball court restriping at El Dorado Tennis Center; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,000 to offset a transfer to the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Price
35. 22-1357 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $450, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Belmont Shore Business Association for the annual Christmas Parade; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $450 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Price
36. 22-1358 Recommendation to adopt resolution Acknowledging Fentanyl and Opioid Overdoses as a Public Health Crisis.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-22-0199. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0199
37. 22-1359 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 Referendum, and approve one of the following alternative actions, as required by the California Elections Code Section 9241 and the Long Beach City Charter Section 2000:
1) Request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. ORD-22-0022 in its entirety; or
2) Request City Attorney to prepare a resolution calling for a special election to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. ORD-22-0022; or
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3) Request City Attorney to prepare a resolution placing the question of the adoption of Ordinance No. ORD-22-0022 on the ballot at the next Statewide election on March 5, 2024.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Maky Peters spoke.
Selente Castillo spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation and
select option 3 to request City Attorney to prepare a
resolution placing the question of the adoption of Ordinance No. ORD-22-0022 on the ballot at the next Statewide election on March 5, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
38. 22-1360 Recommendation to receive and file presentation on the Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement. (Citywide) Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
39. 22-1361 Recommendation to approve the City of Long Beach’s (City) Draft Blueprint 2.0 for Economic Development to guide the City’s overall economic development work plan for the next ten years. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Nick Schultz, Workforce Development Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Walter Larkins spoke.
Vivian Shimoyama spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by
Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
40. 22-1362 Recommendation to review the need for continuing the local emergency related to the monkeypox virus, proclaimed by City Manager on August 2, 2022, and ratified by the City Council on August 9, 2022, and determine whether to terminate the local emergency at
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this time; and if the conditions so warrant, adopt resolution terminating the existence of a local emergency related to the monkeypox virus. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-22-0200. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: RES-22-0200
41. 22-1363 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with The Boeing Company to make a one-time cash payment of $2,547,880 to be earmarked for the improvement of the Cherry Avenue and San Diego Freeway (I-405) intersection and $250,000 for traffic management measures for a total of $2,797,880, as required by the Douglas Park Development Agreement. (District 5) A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by
Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
42. 22-1364 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34895 with LAZ Parking California, LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, for citywide parking operations and management services, to increase the contract amount by $7,850,300, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $1,570,060, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $33,388,503, and extend the term of the contract to December 30, 2023; Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $400,000 for parking repairs and upgrades to
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Queen Mary Hotel parking lots to facilitate reopening, offset by a transfer from the Tidelands Operating Fund Group; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $400,000 to transfer to the Tidelands Area Fund Group, offset by anticipated FY 22 Tidelands Operating surplus to be reserved for this purpose. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
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43. 22-1365 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Chapter 2.07 relating to Code of Conduct and Ethics, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
44. 22-1368 Recommendation to approve the first reading of the ordinance and authorize the Board of Harbor Commissioners to amend Ordinance No. HD-1903 to address security needs on the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge, Mark Bixby Bike Path, Pier J Bike Path, and within the parking structure associated with the Port Administration Building, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting
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of the City Council for final reading.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
45. 22-1306 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 2.03.040, 2.03.090, 2.03.100.A, and 2.03.140 relating to procedures for public comment and disruptions at public meetings, to be effective January 1, 2023, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-22-0029. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-22-0029
46. 22-1307 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending section 3.48.040 relating to refund-conditions of payment, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-22-0030. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
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Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-22-0030
47. 22-1308 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Section 16.16.140 relating to prohibiting adults not accompanying children ages 12 and under from park playgrounds, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Ordinance No. ORD-22-0031. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-22-0031
48. 22-1288 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding 18.19 to establish a Sensitive Coastal Resource Impact Fee, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-22-0032. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-22-0032
49. 22-1290 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Title 18 in its entirety, and adopting local amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code, all of which are known as the Long Beach Building Standards
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Code, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-22-0033. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-22-0033
50. 22-1291 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 8.96.040, 8.96.050, 8.96.080,
8.96.090, 8.96.100, 8.96.110, 8.96.120, 8.96.130, and 8.96.210, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-22-0034. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Enactment No: ORD-22-0034
51. 22-1305 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to declare ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Long Beach and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and authorizing City Manager of said city to execute said amendment for and on behalf of the City of Long Beach, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
This Ordinance was withdrawn.
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NEW BUSINESS (8:53 PM)
Agenda Item No. 52 is listed under Consent Calendar.52.
53. 22-1372 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $400, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to fund the purchase of community watch signage in the North Village neighborhood; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $400, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Price
54. 22-1373 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to US Vets in support of their annual Those Who Served Luncheon; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
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A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Price
55. 22-1374 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,170, offset by Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Kahlo Creative LLC for the Big Gay Beach Takeover on July 9, 2022;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,650, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
● $2,500 to the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach for their Halloween Haunted House on October 31, 2022
● $150 to the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association for their Halloween event on October 30, 2022
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,170 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,650 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
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Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Price
56. 22-1375 Recommendation to request City Manager and City Attorney report back to the City Council within 90 days on the feasibility of establishing a Native American Commission similar to the Los Angeles County Native American Indian Commission. The report should include an action plan the Council could consider to implement the commission within 120 days of the report back to Council.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
Excused: 1 - Uranga
57. 22-1376 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to LiBRE to support their Community Night; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Austin and Richardson
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Excused: 1 - Uranga
Absent: 1 - Price
58. 22-1380 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, November 11, 2022.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
22-1381 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
59. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:00 PM)
Vice Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (9:03 PM)
At 9:03 PM, Vice Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting. ks
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