Ma
y 2, 2023
HO
NORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
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COMMENDATION:
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pprove the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, April 11, and April 18, 2023.
DISCUSSION
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he Legistar minutes for the City Council meetings held Tuesday, April 11, and April 18, 2023, are attached for review and approval.
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hould any district offices have questions regarding the minutes we submit each week, we respectfully request that you contact the Office of the City Clerk prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. With notice prior to the meeting, City Clerk staff can attempt to resolve any questions that you may have before the start of the regular meeting.
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n cases where questions cannot be resolved before the 5:00 p.m. meeting start time, we will request a motion and a second that the minutes be held over for approval to the following week.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
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FISCAL IMPACT
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GGESTED ACTION:
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pprove recommendation.
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espectfully submitted,
MONIQUE DE LA GARZA
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Al Austin, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT 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 (5:00 PM)
Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers
Present:
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Kristina Duggan, Councilmember, Third District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:13 PM)
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 20, except for Items 8, 11, 14 and 20. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0323 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Firemens Historical Society in support of the Long Beach Fire Museum; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
1. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0324 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $10,000, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to California Families in Focus to support the LB Proud! Beach Streets hub at Bixby Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
2. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0325 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
3.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0326 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 27, 2023 and April 3, 2023.
4. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0330 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary subsequent amendments including term extensions, with the County of Los Angeles to receive and expend Department of Homeland Security grant funding for the 2022 State Homeland Security Program to enhance the capability of local agencies to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism, in an amount not to exceed $475,000, for a period of September 1, 2022 to May 31, 2024; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $475,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
5. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0331 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB CE-22-116 and award a contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Co., of Brea, CA, for asphalt concrete and related materials, in a total annual amount not to exceed $300,000 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)
6. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0332 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 designation of one-time District Priority Funds for City Council District infrastructure
7.
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projects and existing programs; and
Approve related budget appropriation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2023 in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0327 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents, including subsequent amendments and amendments to the award amount, with the National Association County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $115,000 to support the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) for the period of February 1, 2023 through September 29, 2023; and, to participate in the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention and Response Project and Strengthening Disability Inclusion Efforts within Local Health Departments grant program for the period of February 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $115,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
8. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0328 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary subsequent documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Florence Crittenton of Orange County, to accept and expend grant funding in the
9.
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amount of $657,492 for the Safe Children and Strong Families Program, contingent upon the approval of the County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $657,492, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0329 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary, and any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to enter into a data use agreement to share certain vital records information for a period of three years, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
10. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0333 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Salary Resolution (Resolution No. RES-22-0159) to establish Director of Police Oversight and Executive Personal Aide classifications, incorporate changes from the Police Officers Association, Lifeguards Association and Firefighters Association approved Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) and to align various classifications across other MOUs to reflect the most current range; and
11. Councilwoman Zendejas recused herself from Agenda Item No. 11.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and, adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0052. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 1 - Zendejas
Enactment No: RES-23-0052
23-0348 Adopt ordinance amending the Departmental Organization Ordinance of the City of Long Beach to establish the Office of Police Oversight and Talent Acquisition Division within the Department of Human Resources, 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 - Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 1 - Zendejas
Enactment No: ORD-23-0018
23-0337 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a new lease with Janet M. Todd, doing business as Todds Christmas Trees, for the sale of Christmas trees and related ancillary items, using a portion of the former Pacific Electric Right-of-Way property located between 7th Street and Ximeno Avenue, for a period of three months from October 1 through December 31, 2023; with two, one-year renewal options for the same three-month period in 2024 and 2025, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 3)
12. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0338 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary, including subsequent amendments, to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, to accept and expend funding in the amount of
13.
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$1,200,000, for the Willow Springs Wetland Restoration and Expansion Project from the Safe, Clean Water Program’s (Measure W) Regional Program Transfer Agreement No. 2022RPLLAR03;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $1,200,000, offset by grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $1,200,000, offset by a transfer of grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0051 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0051
23-0339 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to approve a grant application for the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Proposition 68 Lower LA River Grant Program for the 51st Street Greenbelt Project; if awarded, accept an amount up to $2,000,000 for completion of the 51st Street Greenbelt Project; and execute all documents necessary to accept and expend the funds and implement the project. (District 8)
14. Councilwoman Saro recused herself from Agenda Item No. 14.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0053. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Recused: 1 - Saro
Enactment No: RES-23-0053
23-0334 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sugar Taco 3 LLC, dba Sugar Taco, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 500 West Broadway. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes
15. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0335 Recommendation to receive and file the application of D’Vine Stearns, Incorporated, dba D’Vine Mediterranean Express, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5525 East Stearns Street. (District 4)
Levine Act: Yes
16. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0336 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sushiya Ramen, LLC, dba Sushiya Ramen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2620 Long Beach Boulevard, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
17.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0340 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for a single lot subdivision creating six (6) lots and two (2) vertical airspace lots in the PD-30 Downtown Plan District at 600 West Broadway have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 82671; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Determine the project is within the scope of the Downtown Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and EIR Addendum (EIRA-05-18) and subject to the Downtown PEIR Mitigation Monitoring and Program (State Clearinghouse No. 2009071006). (District 1) Levine Act: Yes
18. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0341 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Grant of Easement Deed to Southern California Edison (SCE) for the installation of public utilities located within the City-owned parcel at 330 South Pine Avenue; and
Accept CEQA Notice of Determination CE-23-028. (District 1) Levine Act: Yes
19. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0342 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, including any subsequent amendments, with the City of Signal Hill, for the construction and maintenance of a new traffic signal along with related street improvements at Redondo Avenue and East 20th Street within the City of Long Beach. (District 4)
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Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation as
amended, to postpone the item for 45 days to gather public input on the project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:02 PM)
TAX FRAUD DAY OF ACTION
Jesse Marquez, Representative, Southwest Regional State of Carpenters, spoke.
Joseph Goldblatt, Carpenters Local Union 562, spoke.
James Matthews, Carpenters Union, spoke.
RAMADAN
Vice Mayor Allen, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
CONTINUED HEARING (5:48 PM)
23-0312 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing and consider one third-party appeal by the Westside Business Association of Long Beach (APL23-005); Adopt resolution adopting and certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND 01-23) and making findings of fact related thereto, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
Deny the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision and approve two (2) Conditional Use Permits (CUP21-010 & CUP21-011) to operate
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a trucking use on two (2) properties located at 1711 Harbor Avenue and 1515 West 17th Street that total 4.85 acres in size in the General Industrial (IG) Zoning District. (District 7)
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Weston LaBar, Applicant, spoke.
Deveney Pula spoke.
Eric Mathis spoke.
Rene Alvarez spoke.
Jacob Trancoza spoke.
Ashton Irwin spoke.
Laisa Leo spoke.
Minh Lun spoke.
Kristen spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Allison Spindler-Ruiz, Planning Bureau Manager, Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation as
amended, that: [1] (a) the site shall be developed with solar panels/photovoltaic (PV) cells to the maximum extent feasible to offset onsite energy uses. Potential locations for onsite solar panels/PV cells include the rooftop of the office and installation of solar carport canopies above the proposed parking spots along the southern most portion of Harbor Avenue. Providing battery storage for the solar PV system to support and power onsite energy uses is highly encouraged; [2] (a) clarify that the development must post a clearly-legible sign on the exterior of construction fencing with a phone number of who to call for a construction site complaints or issues coordinator; (b) upon completion of construction, the developer shall also post a clearly-legible sign on the exterior of the wrought iron fencing with the phone number of a
complaint/issues coordinator/manager responsible for
managing truck and equipment idling; and (c) be sure the condition clearly reflects the truck idling restriction placed on the project; [3] the applicant, and potential landscaping contracts for the subject property, shall utilize electric lawn and garden equipment, outdoor power equipment, and other small equipment to eliminate the worsened air quality impact of gasoline-powered and combustion engine equipment
onsite for landscape management and site maintenance; [4] the applicant shall make best efforts to work with Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network (PGWIN) to employ
locally, provide internships and/or educational opportunities for students to explore the green freight industry as a career; [5] a traffic impact analysis must be prepared for this project, under the supervision and approval of a registered Traffic Engineer in the State of California (Engineer’s stamp required) and submitted for review to Public Works prior to issuance of a building permit. In addition, any physical street
improvements must include a scaled drawing stamped by a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California. Any conditions generated by the analysis shall be made a part of these conditions and implemented prior to issuance of a
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business license or certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first; [6] the applicant shall make best efforts to work with Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network (PGWIN) to employ locally, provide internships and/or educational opportunities for students to explore the green freight industry as a career; and [7] adopt Resolution No.
RES-23-0054. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: RES-23-0054
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:14 PM)
Ed Dmini spoke regarding elderly abuse.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:27 PM)
23-0343 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Economic Development Department, the Development Services Department, and Long Beach Heritage to develop an official City of Long Beach Legacy Business registry, a designation certification process, and an associated system of supports for qualifying Legacy Businesses, and refer to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee, and the Economic Development and Opportunity Committee for input and discussion.
Such supports may include, but are not limited to, technical assistance, commercial lease renewal and acquisition assistance, public education and commendation initiatives, marketing and promotional assistance, specialized grants for preservation, renovation and beatification, conflict resolution, and commercial eviction defense, contingent on the availability of funding to support such initiatives.
21. Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
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Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Manuel Valenzuela spoke.
Lee Fukui spoke.
Mauna Eichner spoke.
Elsa Tung spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0344 Recommendation to approve the First Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Action Plan for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other entities, to execute agreements necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
22. Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Elizabeth Weithers, Development Project Manager, Department of Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0345 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on current rent assistance programs and resources for tenants and landlords. (Citywide)
23. Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Mary Dou, Program Specialist, Office of the City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Deonna Knowles spoke.
Van Bui spoke.
Mayra Garcia-Cortez spoke.
Jayson Mercado spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Winston Delaurier spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0346 Recommendation to adopt specifications No. R-7196 and award a contract to All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, for as-needed major and secondary highway construction services, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000,000, 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 amendments. (Citywide)
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
ORDINANCES (7:14 PM)
23-0347 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by repealing Section 2.06.060 related to compensation of members of advisory bodies, and amending Section 2.18.050 related to general regulations of advisory bodies, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
25. 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: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: ORD-23-0019
23-0318 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 5.24.010, 5.24.020, 5.24.080, and 5.24.140; all relating to boxing and wrestling exhibitions, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
26. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0017. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
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Enactment No: ORD-23-0017
NEW BUSINESS (7:15 PM)
Agenda Item No. 27 is listed under Continued Hearing.27. 23-0352 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,380, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions to the following:
1. Dig Life, DBA: Dreamz Into Goals, in the amount of $1,000;
2. The United Cambodian Community in the amount of $2,500;
3. Centro CHA in the amount of $500;
4. Marcus Hobbs, DBA: Austin Marcus LLC, in the amount of $500;
5. ZW USA Inc., DBA: Zero Waste USA, in the amount of $880;
6. Five Keys Schools and Programs in the amount of $500;
7. California Families in Focus in the amount of $2,500;
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $3,059, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to cover the cost of name plaques currently installed at Harvey Milk Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $11,439 to offset transfers to the City Manager and Parks, Recreation and Marine Departments.
28. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
23-0358 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $30,000, offset by Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the 2023 Uptown Jazz Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $30,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
29. A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, April 11, 2023.30. 23-0395 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
31. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
23-0351 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, April 7, 2023.
32. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:16 PM)
There was no public comment.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:16 PM)
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (7:17 PM)
At 7:17 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
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NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Al Austin, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT 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 (5:12 PM)
Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Councilmembers
Present:
AllenCouncilmembers
Absent:
Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:34 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Kerr, to approve Consent Calendar Items
1 - 24, except for Item 22. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0363 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation to support the 26th Annual Easter Walk; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
1. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0364 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by by $500, offset by $250 Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $250 Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Firemens Historical Society in support of the Long Beach Fire Museum; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
2. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0365 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund 3.
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Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to California Families in Focus to support the LB Proud! Beach Streets hub at Bixby Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0366 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by Ninth Council District One-time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to California Aquatic Therapy & Wellness Center, Inc dba Pools of Hope to support their 60th Anniversary Awards event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
4. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0385 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by Third Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to California Families in Focus to support the LB Proud! Beach Streets hub at Bixby Park; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
5.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0387 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
· $2,500 to LB Living to support Long Beach Proud! Fest on May 19-21, 2023;
· $1,000 to Long Beach Symphony to support KHMERASPORA
on April 29, 2023; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
6. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0389 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $1,150, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide signage at Channel View Park in memory of Ashlee Armond; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,150, to offset a transfer to the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department.
7. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0383 Recommendation to adopt resolution calling on top maritime importers to Long Beach to adopt existing emissions-reducing technologies and take steps to make port calls to the San Pedro Port Complex on zero-carbon ships by 2030. (Citywide)
8.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0055 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0055
23-0360 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council Study Session of Thursday, March 30, 2023; and City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
9. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0361 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between April 3, 2023 and April 10, 2023.
10. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0390 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Health and Human Services Department; and adopt resolution.
11. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0056 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0056
23-0367 Recommendation to authorize City Manager or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Lease No. 34170 between 4811 Airport Plaza, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Long Beach, a municipal corporation for office space at 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suites 110, 120, and 200, and any and all documents necessary for subleases by and between the City of Long Beach and various agencies and organizations on an as-needed basis as necessary throughout the term of the lease, for the continued operations of the WorkPlace by the Workforce Development Bureau in the Department of Economic Development; and
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $457,760, offset by reimbursement revenues. (District 4)
12.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0391 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB), to accept and spend up to $868,684, and to subcontract with the Southeast Los Angeles County (SELACO) Workforce Development Board to receive $267,155 in Regional Equity and Recovery Partnership (RERP) grant funds to produce and implement regional workforce development plans with cooperative service delivery strategies and arrangements, for the period of January 1, 2023, through October 31, 2025; and
Increase appropriations in the Community Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $868,684, offset by grant reimbursement revenues. (Citywide)
13. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0368 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend Contract No. 36292 with California Surveying and Drafting Supplies, Inc., of Sacramento, CA, to furnish and deliver Trimble Alloy Global Navigation Satellite Systems, base station receivers, hardware and related software for subsidence monitoring activity, to increase the annual contract amount by $200,000, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $36,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $396,000 at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
14. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0369 Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Separately Issued Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022. (Citywide)
15.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0370 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary amendments, with Utility Cost Management, LLC, of Fresno, CA, to perform an electric utility billing audit, in an amount equal to 33 percent of the identified refunds or credits realized by the City of Long Beach (City), and 33 percent of any future savings that accrue during a two year period following implementation of each correction, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period to complete a second round cost saving review, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
16. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0057 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-23-0057
23-0371 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, and any necessary subsequent amendments, with the American Red Cross, to license Red Cross trainers and provide training materials and curriculum to Health Department staff and volunteers, permitting individuals who are both Red Cross-certified instructors and City of Long Beach employees to deliver instruction in the Red Cross training courses, from three years from the execution date of the MOU. (Citywide)
17. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0372 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Cooperative Agreement and any necessary documents with the Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society, of Seal Beach, CA, to provide for the shared use of a spay/neuter trailer, for a term of five years, with two (2), two-year renewal options, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Right-of-Entry
18.
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Permit and any related documents with the Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society, of Seal Beach, CA, for use of a portion of the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Administration building parking yard, located in El Dorado Park West or other designated area on City property, to park and store a spay/neuter trailer, for a term of five years, with two (2), two-year renewal options, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 4)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0373 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $52,870, offset by grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $52,870, offset by a transfer of Harbor Department grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $409,775, offset by grant revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Project Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $409,775, offset by a transfer of Harbor Department grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 7)
19. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0374 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Ahtrst Concessions, LLC, dba The Queen Mary, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1126 Queens Way. (District 1)
20. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0375 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $216,000, offset by
21.
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation (Metro) grant funds for the Beach Streets Downtown event; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $216,000, offset by transfer of Metro grant funds from the Capital Grant Fund. (Districts 1,2,3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
23-0376 Recommendation to determine that the granting of Facility/Pipeline Permit Supplement No. S-1-22 under existing Facility/Pipeline Permit No. P-157-89 to Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc., will not be contrary to the public interest; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to issue said permit supplement in accordance with Section 15.44.060, Permit Issuance, of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (District 4)
22. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie recused herself from Agenda Item No. 22.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Allen
Recused: 1 - Ricks-Oddie
23-0377 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any related documents or amendments, between the City of Long Beach and Coding it Forward, a not-for-profit organization established under the laws of the State of Massachusetts, for the purpose of achieving the various aims and objectives relating to the 2023 Civic Innovation Corps program anticipated to begin on June 12, 2023, in a total amount not to exceed $22,000. (Citywide)
23. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
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23-0382 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PR-23-217 and award a contract to Innovative Playgrounds Company, a California corporation located in Whittier, CA, for an immersive, interactive, educational, and fun technology-based solution to provide engaging experiences for youth, teenagers, and older adults at City of Long Beach (City) parks, at no cost to the City, for a maximum six-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract;
Adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-216 and award a contract to Citibot, a corporation located in Charleston, SC, for a responsive tool to efficiently connect users to the information, services, and contacts they need across the City’s website increasing accessibility and user satisfaction, at no cost to the City, for a maximum six-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract;
Adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-205 and award a contract to BuzzClan LLC, a Texas corporation located in Dallas, TX, for a solution that integrates with ServiceNow service management ticketing system to improve efficiency of City Desktop Support staff, so they can group the tickets by region to reduce the travel time as well as the resolution time for City employees’ requests for support, at no cost to the City, for a maximum 6-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract;
Adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-206 and award a contract to Aisera Inc., of Palo Alto, CA, for a software solution that uses smart technologies to improve the quality of help desk call center operations, improve user satisfaction, and improve tracking of first call resolution, at no cost to the City, for a maximum 6-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract; and
Adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-206 and award a contract to Qualtrics, LLC, a Utah based corporation in Provo, UT, for a software solution that uses smart technologies to improve the quality of help desk call center operations, improve user satisfaction, and improve tracking of first call resolution, at no cost to the City, for a maximum 6-month pilot period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
24.
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documents necessary to enter into the contract. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:14 PM)
DENIM DAY
Lee DeBrabander, Commander, Long Beach Police Department, spoke.
Sharon Wie, Interval House, spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Lorena Banuelos, Interval House, spoke.
Audrey Cao spoke.
Amy Gonzalez spoke.
DOLORES HUERTA DAY
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Maria Elena Chavez spoke.
ACS PET ADOPTION
23-0409 Staycee Dains, Manager, Long Beach Animal Care Services, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
CONTINUED HEARING (6:16 PM)
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23-0104 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing and consider two third-party appeals by Laurie Angel and Kirk Davis (APL 22-006); and
Deny the appeals and approve a Site Plan Review (SPR 22-078) for the development of a 303,972 square foot concrete tilt-up building including 9,000 square feet of office space approximately 51 feet in height on a 14.16-acre lot at 5910 Cherry Avenue in the General Industrial Zoning District. (District 9)
25. Erin Weesner-McKinely, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Kirk Davis spoke.
Hilda Gaytan spoke.
Araceli Sanchez spoke.
This Public Hearing was withdrawn.
HEARING (6:16 PM)
23-0378 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing and consider a third-party appeal (APL23-002) by the Coalition for Responsible Equitable Economic Development Los Angeles (CREED LA), which appeal was submitted to the City of Long Beach on behalf of the Appellant by Alisha Pember of the law firm Addams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo;
Adopt resolution approving and certifying an Addendum (EIRA-02-22) to the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the City of Long Beach Downtown Plan (PEIR-SCH# 2009071006) relating to the development project at 450 The Promenade North/501-599 Long Beach Blvd (Project) in the Downtown Plan Planned Development District (PD-30) Area and pursuant to the approved Downtown Plan Program EIR Land Use Equivalency Program (Equivalency Program), in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines and making certain CEQA Findings and Determinations relative thereto, including a finding
26.
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that the adopted Downtown Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program mitigates, to the extent feasible, impacts associated with Equivalency Program projects, in accordance with those measures set forth in the Downtown Plan; and that no new or different mitigation measures are required; and
Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Site Plan Review for the project, consisting of construction of three (3) eight (8)-story apartment buildings with a total of 900 dwelling units, including 54 affordable housing units, and 38,405 square feet of ground floor commercial space, and 1,383 parking stalls in at-grade parking garages (SPR22-060), and approve Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83693 to subdivide one 170,736-square-foot lot into two lots of 101,724 and 68,712 square feet (TPM22-002), located at 450 The Promenade North/501-599 Long Beach Blvd. in the Downtown Plan Planned Development District (PD-30). (District 1) Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Scott Kinsey, Senior Planner, Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Alex Cherin, Applicant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Sean Rawson, Applicant, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Michael Lazano, Applicant, spoke and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Aidan Marshall, Appellant, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Rene Alvarez spoke.
Jermaine Bradley spoke.
Gerardo Suarez spoke.
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Carlos Rodarte spoke.
Jose Garcia spoke.
Pete Marsh spoke.
Vinny Picardi spoke.
Gus Torres spoke.
Eric Farrar spoke.
Ray Morales spoke.
Ivan Montero spoke.
Zach Strasters spoke.
Ruben Mendoza spoke.
Omar Galindo spoke.
Jeff Bree spoke.
Reza Jenab spoke.
Desiree spoke.
Brian Germain spoke.
Victor spoke.
Austin Metoyer spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Director of Development Services, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-23-0058. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
Enactment No: RES-23-0058
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:15 PM)
Michael LoAlbo spoke regarding traffic on 10th Street.
REGULAR AGENDA (7:17 PM)
23-0386 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments and reappointments for Non-Charter Commissions.
27. This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
23-0362 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft a resolution proclaiming the City of Long Beach’s support for the rights of the women and people of Iran to free expression.
28. Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mori Mostafavi spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0388 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation in recognition of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day.
29. Councilwoman Saro spoke; and provided a video presentation.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0384 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Office of Cannabis Oversight to develop a tax relief plan to help stimulate the growth of local cannabis retail establishments with structured incentives that promote community benefits, local hiring, livable wages, and fair labor standards, and return to the City Council as part of the FY24 budget process.
30. Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Benjamin Landaverde spoke.
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Erika Alvarez spoke.
Amber Tovar spoke.
Edgar Torres spoke.
Jason Jiminez spoke.
Adam Hijazi spoke.
Andres Rivera spoke.
Ben Lubbon spoke.
Axel Lonas spoke.
Joese Hernandez spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Kimberly Alejandre spoke.
Sheyla Diaz spoke.
Christian Martinez spoke.
Jenny Phan spoke.
Shaye Reed spoke.
Perci spoke.
Scott Booth spoke.
Natasha B. spoke.
Carlos Zepeda spoke.
Change M. spoke.
George Pinto spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie,
seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0379 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinance to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) to reduce the adult-use and medical cannabis cultivation and retail taxes for equity businesses by half the rate set in Section 3.80.261 of the LBMC. (Citywide)
31. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Valencia Mota, Manager ofCannabis Oversight, City Manager Department, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Duggan spoke.
Katy Namura, Deputy City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Adam Hijazi spoke.
Jillian Xavier spoke.
Steven Contreras spoke.
Edgar Cruz spoke.
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A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0380 Recommendation to acknowledge and consent to an Assignment and Assumption of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated March 10, 2022, for the disposition of City-owned exempt surplus property located at 854 East 7th Street, commonly known as the former Long Beach Armory for an affordable housing development, from Armory Arts Collective, LP (Assignor), to Linc Armory, LP (Assignee); and
Consent to a change in population type for the affordable housing development from general affordable housing to affordable housing restricted to senior adult households. (District 1)
32. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0381 Recommendation to receive and file the results of the user fee and cost recovery studies for the Police, Fire and Health and Human Services Departments, and associated departmental recommendations. (Citywide)
33. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke.
Geraldine Alejo, Revenue Management Officer, Financial Management,
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spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Julissa Jose-Murray, Business Operations Bureau Manager, Police Department, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Robbie Grego, Deputy Fire Chief, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Geraldine Alejo, Revenue Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Judeth Long, Environmental Health Bureau Manager, Health and Human Services, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
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ORDINANCES (9:28 PM)
23-0392 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 10.12.010, 10.12.020, and
10.12.030, all relating to city street speed limits, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
34. Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Paul Van Dyke, Acting City Traffic Engineer, Public Works, spoke.
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, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0348 Recommendation to declare ordinance relating to adopting an amendment to Ordinance No. C-6496, adopted July 5, 1988, and amended on January 24, 1989, July 11, 1989, December 5, 1989, March 20, 1990, July 3, 1990, September 18, 1990, July 2, 1991, July 7, 1992, January 26, 1993, August 24, 1993, June 28, 1994, July 18, 1995, November 28, 1995, October 1, 1996, March 25, 1997, October 7, 1997, October 27, 1998, April 20, 1999, October 19, 1999, October 17, 2000, October 30, 2001, March 19, 2002, November 26, 2002, January 6, 2004, February 8, 2005, November 1, 2005, December 5, 2006, March 20, 2007, May 22, 2007, December 18, 2007, July 15, 2008, September 21, 2010, September 13, 2011, September 11, 2012, October 3, 2013, September 9, 2014, September 22, 2015, September 20, 2016, September 12, 2017, September 11, 2018, September 3, 2019, and September 8, 2020, September 7, 2021, and April 11, 2023 relating to departmental organization of the City of Long Beach, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
35.
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Councilwoman Zendejas recused herself from Agenda Item No. 35.
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0018. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Saro
Recused: 1 - Zendejas
Enactment No: ORD-23-0018
23-0347 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Section 2.18.050; and, by repealing Section 2.06.060, all relating to compensation and training requirements for members of boards and commissions, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
36. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-23-0019. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 2 - Allen and Saro
Enactment No: ORD-23-0019
NEW BUSINESS (5:39 PM)
23-0402 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Bridge the Gap Tennis Management in support of the Free Youth Tennis Play Day; and
37.
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Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
23-0403 Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not corrected, constitute an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City; and
Receive and file an update on the emergency declaration and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)
38. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Kerr spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
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Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie spoke.
Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by
Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Duggan, Supernaw, Kerr, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Ricks-Oddie
Absent: 1 - Allen
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, April 18, 2023.39. 23-0408 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
40. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
23-0404 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, April 14, 2023.
41. This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (9:34 PM)
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23-0407 Jillian Xavier spoke regarding social equity; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:38 PM)
Mayor Richardson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Thomas Craig Mullins and David White.
Councilwoman Saro made community announcements.
Councilwoman Kerr made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (9:41 PM)
At 9:41 PM, Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting in memory of Thomas Craig Mullins and David White.
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NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.