CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
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Mary Zendejas, 1st District
Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, 2nd District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Megan Kerr, 5th District
Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
Rex Richardson, Mayor
Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
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The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and prior to 6:30 PM. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 17)
1. 24-55898 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide contributions of:
• $500 to The Fix Project in support of their ongoing efforts; • $1,500 to The African American Cultural Center in support of their Kwanzaa Celebration; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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2. 24-55892 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 24-55891 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 2, 2024 and December 9, 2024.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 24-55897 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Legislative Department, Council District 8; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 24-55901 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Prosecutor, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Karpel Computer Systems, Inc., of St. Louis, MO, for the purchase of PROSECUTORbyKarpel software, installation, design, setup, training, and annual support services, in a total amount not to exceed $384,400, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $38,440, for a total contract amount not to exceed $422,840, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Prosecutor. (Citywide)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: City Prosecutor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 24-55810 Recommendation to approve the Midtown Business Improvement District Annual Report and Assessment for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, automatically extending the current agreement with the Midtown Property and Business Owners Association for a one-year period; and, authorize payment of $17,484, in City property assessments for the Midtown Business Improvement District from the General Fund Group. (District 6)
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Office or Department: Economic Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 24-55811 Recommendation to approve the Uptown Property and Business Improvement District Annual Report and Assessment for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, automatically extending the current agreement with the Uptown Property and Community Association for a one-year period; and, authorize payment of $44,030, in City property assessments for the Uptown Property and Business Improvement District from the General Fund Group. (Districts 8, 9)
Office or Department: Economic Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 24-55812 Recommendation to receive and file annual reports on Community Facilities Districts to comply with the Local Agency Special Tax Bond and Accountability Act. (Districts 2, 3, 5)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 24-55813 Recommendation to adopt the Statement of Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2025 pursuant to Section 53646(a) of the State of California Government Code. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 24-55814 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 2024. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 24-55815 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary and any subsequent amendments, including amending the terms, or changing the amount of the award with the Department of Justice to accept and expend grant funding of the annual allocation in the amount of approximately $378,515, for three years, for a total amount not to exceed $1,135,545, for the Health Department to educate and support local tobacco retailers in Long Beach to increase compliance with tobacco control laws and prevent the availability of illegal
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tobacco products, for the estimated period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 24-55816 Recommendation to continue the local emergency regarding an outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB) pursuant to Section 2.69.060 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 24-55899 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the award amounts, with the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office of Los Angeles, California, to accept and expend Homeless Court Program funding in a total amount not to exceed $180,000, for a one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager, for the Homeless Court Program in the City of Long Beach; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $180,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Health and Human Services; City Prosecutor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 24-55817 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2022- 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Police Officer Association (POA) to add language regarding dues and supplemental deductions under POA MOU, Article One, Section V, Subsection C2: Dues and Benefit Deduction Program. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 24-55818 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023- 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach City Prosecutors Association (CPA) by adding two new classifications: Chief Gang Prosecutor and Chief Violent Crimes Prosecutor. (Citywide)
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Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 24-55819 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Letter of Agreements to amend the current eleven labor associations Memoranda of Understanding regarding the increase and advancement of Sick Leave Hours for Temporary and Seasonal City of Long Beach Employees. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 24-55820 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including any amendments, for an Other Transaction Agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, for the continued participation in the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program at the Long Beach Airport for a period of two years. (Districts 4, 5)
Office or Department: Long Beach Airport
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
REMARKS FOR CITY OF LONG BEACH ELECTED OFFICIALS
ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
HEARING
18. 24-55821 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Belmont Shore Business Association for a one-year term. (District 3)
Office or Department: Economic Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 24-55822 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for
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Entertainment with Dancing to PACIFIC6 Restaurant Group, DBA Fairmont Breakers Hotel. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
20. 24-55823 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 third and final departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 24-55824 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to accept and expend grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund, in an amount not to exceed $3,656,000, for the Davenport Park Expansion Project. (District 8)
Office or Department: Parks, Recreation and Marine
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
22. 24-55838 Recommendation to declare ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach adopting the 2024 Military Equipment Special Order of the Long Beach Police Department creating a policy for the funding, acquisition, use and reporting requirements for military equipment as mandated by Assembly Bill 481, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Office or Department: City Attorney
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Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
23. 24-55776 Recommendation to declare ordinance setting aside and dedicating in perpetuity Parcel A in Willow Springs Park, located at 2745 Orange Avenue, for public park purposes and uses, read and adopted as read. (Districts 1, 5)
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 24-55777 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Table 35-2 (Park Dedication/Designations) of the Long Beach Municipal Code (ZCA20-016), to include the entirety of Parcel A of Willow Springs Park, thereby approving its dedication, read and adopted as read. (Districts 1, 5)
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
25. 24-55778 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) to change the Zoning District (ZCHG20-008) for that portion of Parcel A in Willow Springs Park that is zoned Medium Industrial (IM) to Park (P) Zone, read and adopted as read. (Districts 1, 5)
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 24-55780 Recommendation to declare ordinance adopting Zoning Code Amendment ZCA23- 006, that amends LBMC Section 21.35.120, Table 35-1, Use in Parks District, clarifying that sidewalk vending is a permitted use subject to the regulations of Chapter 5.73 of the LBMC and repeals Section 21.45.170.L, regarding regulations pertaining to encroachment permits for vendors located within the right-of-way, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
27. 24-55782 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA23-003), and adopt the proposed findings related thereto, to amend Long Beach Municipal Code Chapters 21.15, 21.25, 21.27, 21.41, 21.45, and 21.52 of Title 21 (Zoning) related to parking requirements, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
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Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
28. 24-55908 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending chapter 3.62 of the Long Beach Municipal Code Subsections 3.62.030.A, 3.62.030.B, 3.62.030.C, 3.62.050.A,
3.62.050.B, 3.62.050.C, 3.62.140.B, 3.62.140.C, and 3.62.140.D relating to the City’s transactions and use tax to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to effectuate the language from County of Los Angeles Measure “A”, as an Emergency Ordinance, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) (Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-24-0027)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City Council.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDER
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm.
HEARING REMINDER
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Hearing for Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment. (Districts 2, 3, 4)
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