October 24, 2023
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final tract map to consolidate four (4) parcels into a single 43,587-square-foot lot for thirty-six condominium units within four (4) buildings located at 200 E. 14th Street have been met, approve the final map for Tract No. 83009, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and,
Accept Categorical Exemption CE20-046. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Chapter 20.16, State of California Government Code, Section 66458, and applicable local subdivision ordinances and subsequent rulings, a final subdivision map conforming to State Subdivision Map Act requirements is required to be approved by the City Council. The applicant, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, a California non-profit corporation, requests to consolidate four (4) parcels into a single 43,587- square-foot lot for thirty -six condominium units within four (4) buildings located at 200 E. 14th Street. The Public Works Department has submitted a duly certified final map of Tract No. 83009 (Attachment A), which is in conformance with the conditions and requirements placed on the tentative map approved by the Planning Commission on March 4, 2021 ( Attachment B), and requests approval of the final map for Tract No.83009.
Subdivision agreements providing for the off -site improvements, conditioned on this Project, have been prepared. The Department of Public Works requests the City Council authorization to execute the subdivision agreements.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA ), on March 4, 2021 the Planning Commission determined the project to be Categorically Exempt in accordance CEQA Section 15300 referenced by the Notice of Exemption CEQA CE-20-046 prepared for this project (Attachment C).
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Vanessa S. Ibarra on October 6, 2023 and by Budget Management Officer Nader Kaamoush on October 3, 2023.
Public Works
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 5th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6383
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
October 24, 2023
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is not time critical.
LEVINE ACT
This item is subject to the Levine Act. The Mayor, Councilmembers, and Commissioners who have received a contribution of more than $250 within 12 months prior from a party, participant, or their representatives involved in this proceeding may do either of the following: (1) disclose the contribution on the record and recuse themselves from this proceeding; OR (2) return the portion of the contribution that exceeds $250 within 30 days from the ti me the elected official knew or should have known about the contribution and participate in the proceeding.
All parties, participants, and their representatives must disclose on the record of this proceeding any contribution of more than $250 made to the Mayor or any Councilmembers within 12 months prior to the date of the proceeding. The Mayor, Councilmembers, and Commissioners are prohibited from accepting, soliciting, or directing a contribution of more than $250 from a party, participant, or their representatives during a proceeding and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered.
FISCAL IMPACT
A subdivision processing fee in the amount of $4,380 was deposited in the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Lopez
Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: A – VICINITY MAP
B – PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL C – CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
Attachment A
CITY OF LONG BEACH
HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021
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Mark Christoffels, Chair
Joni Ricks-Oddie, Vice Chair
Erick Verduzco-Vega, Commissioner
Ron Cruz, Commissioner
Josh LaFarga, Commissioner
Jane Templin, Commissioner
Richard Lewis, Commissioner
FINAL AGENDA AND MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Also present: Oscar Orci, Development Services Director; Christopher Koontz, Development Services Deputy Director; Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager; Monica Kilaita, Deputy Assistant Attorney; Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer; Cuentin Jackson, Project Planner; Cuentin Jackson, Project Planner; Anita Juhola-Garcia, Project Planner; Marcos Lopez, Project Planner; Jonathan Iniesta, Planner; Dionne Bearden, Bureau Secretary.
Ron Cruz, Jane Templin, Erick Verduzco-Vega, Richard Lewis and Mark Christoffels
Commissioners
Present:
Josh LaFarga and Joni Ricks-Oddie Commissioners
Absent:
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Templin lead the flag salute.
MINUTES
21-012PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 21, 2021.
Attachment B
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A motion was made by Commissioner Templin, seconded by
Commissioner Cruz, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
4 - Ron Cruz, Jane Templin, Erick Verduzco-Vega and Richard Lewis
Absent:
3 - Josh LaFarga, Joni Ricks-Oddie and Mark Christoffels
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, provided the Director's Report.
SWEARING OF WITNESSES
5:10 p.m. break
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
5:12 p.m. meeting started
Commissioner Verduzco-Vega spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. 21-008PL
Recommendation to adopt a Resolution Certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR 4-20) (State Clearinghouse No. 2018121006), make findings of fact, adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); Approve Site Plan Review SPR 18-14 and Local Coastal Development Permit LCDP 18-005, for the construction of a 30-story, 537,075-square-foot building of up to 375.5 feet in height containing 429 hotel rooms, 23,512 square feet of restaurant space, and 26,847 square feet of meeting and ballroom space, with valet-only parking with 151 on-site parking stalls in a two-level garage with additional off-site parking spaces, on a 1.36-acre site located in the Coastal Zone at 100 East Ocean Boulevard in the Downtown Shoreline Planned Development District (PD-6 [Subarea 7]). The project scope includes improvements to the portions of
Attachment B
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Victory Park abutting the project site and the restoration of the Jergins Trust Tunnel. (Council District 2)
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Anita Juhola-Garcia, Project Planner, who presented the staff report.
Commissioner Verduzco-Vega spoke.
Greg Steinhauer, applicant spoke.
Andrew Brady, representative of applicant, spoke.
Craig Mendenhall, architect, spoke.
Commissioner Verduzco-Vega spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Chris Cheek provided public comment.
Chris Hannon provided public comment.
Danielle Wilson provided public comment.
Jonathan Iniesta, Planner, spoke.
Erika Scoby provided public Comment
James Farmer provided public comment.
Jennifer Edwards provided public comment.
Justin Hall provided public comment.
Kraig Kojian provided public comment.
Paul Moreno provided public comment.
Stephane Wandel provided public comment.
Tommy Faavae provided public comment.
Victor Sanchez provided public comment.
Attachment B
HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
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Frances Igler provided public comment.
Besty provided public comment.
Chris Hannon provided public comment.
Commissioner Verduzco-Vega spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Anita Juhola-Garcia, Project Planner, spoke.
Commissioner Verduzco-Vega spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Templin, seconded by
Commissioner Cruz, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. PL-001-21. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
5 - Ron Cruz, Jane Templin, Erick Verduzco-Vega, Richard Lewis and Mark Christoffels
Absent:
2 - Josh LaFarga and Joni Ricks-Oddie
Enactment No: PL-001-21
2. 21-009PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE21-016 and approve Modification to a Previously approved permit, Application No. 1910-25; CUP19-40 (MOD20-009) to modify Condition #8 to allow exterior speakers within the courtyard, and to modify Condition #20 to allow the sale of alcohol for consumption off site as part of the existing Alcoholic Beverage Control - License Type 47 in conjunction with a restaurant and art gallery at an existing 6,250-square-foot building located at 1395 Coronado Avenue in the Light Industrial (IL) Zoning District. (District 4)
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Marcos Lopez Jr., Project Planner, who presented the staff report.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Marcos Lopez Jr., Project Planner, spoke.
Commissioner Verduzco-Vega spoke.
Attachment B
HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
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Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Ciji Hoffman, applicant, spoke.
A dialogue ensued between Chair Christoffels and Ciji Hoffman, applicant.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Marshall Howland provided public comment.
Mrs. Howland provided public comment.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Attachment B
HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
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A motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by
Commissioner Verduzco-Vega, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
5 - Ron Cruz, Jane Templin, Erick Verduzco-Vega, Richard Lewis and Mark Christoffels
Absent:
2 - Josh LaFarga and Joni Ricks-Oddie
3. 21-010PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE20-046 and approve Tentative Tract Map TTM20-001 to consolidate four parcels into a single 43,587-square-foot lot and create thirty-six condominium units within four buildings on a 43,587-square-foot property located at 200 E. 14th Street in the Transit Node of the Midtown Specific Plan (SP-1). (District 1)
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, introduced Cuentin Jackson, Project Planner, who presented the staff report.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Cuentin Jackson, Project Planner, spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Cuentin Jackson, Project Planner, spoke.
Robert Dwelle, applicant, spoke..
Darrell Simien, applicant, spoke.
Robert Dwelle, applicant, spoke.
Dinesa Thomas-Whitman, applicant, spoke.
Cheyne Scoby provided public comment.
Darian Hartsell provided public comment.
Erika Scoby provided public comment.
Grayston Leonard provided public comment.
Attachment B
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Erin Rank provided public comment.
James Farmer provided public comment.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Llana Steffen provided public comment.
Jennifer Edwards provided public comment.
Patrick Edwards provided public comment.
Sterling Steffen provided public comment.
Daniel Maynard provided public comment.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Jonathan Iniesta, Planner, spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Kevin Abbink provided public comment.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Cuentin Jackson, Project Planner, spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Attachment B
HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021CITY OF LONG BEACH
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Commissioner Cruz spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cruz, seconded by
Commissioner Verduzco-Vega, to approve recommendation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
5 - Ron Cruz, Jane Templin, Erick Verduzco-Vega, Richard Lewis and Mark Christoffels
Absent:
2 - Josh LaFarga and Joni Ricks-Oddie
4. 21-011PL Recommendation to recommend that the City Council find the proposed Zoning Code Amendment exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as it will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts; Recommend that City Council approve a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA20-015) to amend language within Title 5 of the Long Beach Municipal Code and within the Downtown Planned Development District (PD-30) to allow the operation of adult-use cannabis dispensaries within Mixed-Use buildings in Downtown by way of Conditional Use Permit approval (Districts 1 and 2); and, Accept Categorical Exemption 20-147 and approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP20-016) to allow the establishment and operation of an adult-use cannabis dispensary located at 433 Pine Avenue in the Downtown Planned Development District (PD-30). (District 1)
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Elliot Lewis, applicant, spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Attachment B
HELD VIA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021CITY OF LONG BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
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Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Daniel Maynard provided public comment.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke.
Commissioner Templin spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by
Commissioner Templin, to continue the item to a future
hearing date, not to exceed 60 days. The motion carried by the following vote:.
Yes:
3 - Jane Templin, Richard Lewis and Mark Christoffels
No: 2 - Ron Cruz and Erick Verduzco-Vega
Absent: 2 - Josh LaFarga and Joni Ricks-Oddie
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Planning Commission on items of interest to the public within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
Sterling Steffen provided public comment.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke.
Jonathan Iniesta, Planner, spoke.
Sterling Steffan provided public comment.
COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Attachment B
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Commissioner Lewis spoke.
Chair Christoffels spoke.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:42 p.m., Chair Christoffels adjourned the meeting.
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 5:00 p.m.
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Organization you represent, if any. 3. State whether for or against the proposal. 4. Your statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge; avoid gossip, emotion and repetition. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to reach. A clear, concise and non-repetitive argument is impressive. In order to have written material included in the Planning Commissioner’s mailed Agenda Packet, twelve (12) copies of the material must be delivered to the Department of Development Services, Planning Bureau, no later than ten (10) calendar days before the date of the Planning Commission Hearing. Written material that is presented to the Planning Commission after this date and up to 1:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission Hearing, will be included in the Commissioners’ Agenda folder, but may not be reviewed by the individual Commissioners due to the amount of material that the Commissioners have to review for the Agenda. Material presented to the Commission at the Hearing will be part of the record but also may not be reviewed by individual Commissioners.
Attachment B
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NOTE:
If written language translation of the Commission 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 Commission meeting.
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Attachment B
TO: Office of Planning & Research FROM: Departme nt of Development Services 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
411 W. Ocean Blvd, 3rd Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
L.A. County Clerk
Environmental Fillings
12400 E. Imperial
Hwy., Room 1201
Norwalk, CA 90650
Exemption Number: ___
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Project Title (Application Number): _________________________________________________________ Project Location – Specific: _______________________________________________________________ Project Location – City/County: City of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
Public Agency Approving Project: City of Long Beach, California Person or Agency Carrying Out Project:
Exempt Status: (Check One)
Ministerial (Sec 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number:
Statutory Exemption. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt:
Lead Agency
Contact Per
son: _____________________________________ Contact Phone: _____________________ Signature: ______________________________ Date:______________ Title: ________________________ CEQA Notice of Exemption
Development Services
Planning Bureau
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 562.570.6194
CE20-046
200 E 14th Street - TTM20-001
200 E 14th Street
New 36-unit, 3-story, for-sale townhome development. The project consists of a mix of 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units. 20 of the units are set aside as affordable housing units for low income first time home buyers.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
This project is located within the Midtown Plan (SP-1) zoning district which was subject to a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2015031034). The project meets all development standards and falls within the scope of all impacts analyzed in the SP-1 EIR. The project is therefore exempt from any further environmental review Cuentin Jackson
562-570-6345
Cuentin Jackson
Digitally signed by Cuentin Jackson
Date: 2023.09.19 15:51:41 -07'00'
12/30/2020
Project Planner
Attachment C
City of Long Beach
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
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LongBeachBuilds
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Attachment C
COLB Levine Act Statement Page 1 of 2
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Long Beach City Councilmember, the Mayor, and Commissioner (“City Officer”) from participating in any action related to a proceeding if they receive any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve months, while a proceeding is pending, and for 12 months following the date a final decision in a proceeding concerning a license, permit, entitlement, franchise or, contract (collectively “license, permit, or contract”) has been made, from the person or company awarded the said license or contract . The Levine Act also requires a City Officer that has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.
City Officers are listed at the following sites:
• The Mayor and Councilmembers - https://www.longbeach.gov/officials/ • Harbor Commissioners - https://polb.com/commission
• Water Commissioners - https://lbwater.org/about-us/current-water-commissioners/ • Planning Commissioners - https://www.longbeach.gov/mayor/action/commissions/ • Parks and Recreation Commissioners - https://www.longbeach.gov/mayor/action/commissions/ • Board of Examiners, Appeals, and Condemnation - https://www.longbeach.gov/mayor/action/commissions/ • Cultural Heritage Commission - https://www.longbeach.gov/mayor/action/commissions/ • Long Beach Community Investment Company - https://www.longbeach.gov/lbds/hn/lbcic/
Proposers are responsible for accessing these links to review the names prior to answering the following questions.
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any City Officer in the 12 months preceding the date of the submission of your proposals or the anticipated date of any City Council, Board, or Commission action related to this license, permit, or contract?
YES NO
If yes, please identify the City Officer(s):
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2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contribution of more than $250 to any City Officer in the 12 months following any City Council, Board, or Commission action related to this license, permit, or contract?
YES NO
If yes, please identify the City Officer(s):
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the City of Long Beach from awarding a license, permit, or contract to your firm or any taking any subsequent action related to the said license, permit, or contract . It does, however, pr eclude the identified City Officers from participating in any actions related to this license, permit, or contract.
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