City Council

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

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ROLL CALL (5:06 PM)
23-0536 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 second departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation as amended, to approve sub-item 10. The motion carried by the following vote:
23-0536 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 second departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation as amended, to approve sub-item 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:13 PM)
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:08 PM)
ACS PET ADOPTION
HEARING (6:15 PM)
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:18 PM)
REGULAR AGENDA (6:44 PM)
ORDINANCES (7:40 PM)
NEW BUSINESS (5:14 PM)
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:45 PM)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:47 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (7:49 PM)
30. Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, May 19, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: received and filed

This Agenda Item was received and filed.
16 Passed the Consent Calendar.

Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 15, except for Items 1 and 14. The motion carried by the following vote:
23-0559 Staycee Dains, Manager, Long Beach Animal Care Services, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and presented a PowerPoint presentation. Megan Ignacio, Community Information Specialist, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Richardson spoke.
Agenda Item
Action: received and filed

This Agenda Item was received and filed.
Also present: Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; April Walker, Administrative Deputy City Manager, Anita Lakhani, Deputy City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle Smith City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Richardson presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
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.
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
29. eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: received and filed

This Agenda Item was received and filed.
23-0588 Emily spoke regarding public safety; and submitted a handout. Tiffany spoke regarding public safety. Tanya spoke regarding public safety. Daisy spoke regarding public safety. Kathleen spoke regarding public safety. Scott spoke regarding public safety. Nat spoke regarding public safety. Joe Harding spoke regarding public safety. Rosemary Palermo spoke regarding public safety. Mars X spoke regarding housing policy. Mayor Richardson spoke.
Handout
Action: received and filed

This Handout was received and filed.
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30 CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 15)

Action: approve recommendation

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
1. WITHDRAWN Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to ABLE PAC in support of the 2023 Long Beach Disability Pride Celebration; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Agenda Item
Action: withdrawn

This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
2. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Partners of Parks in support of the 2023 Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
3. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to The LGBTQ Center Long Beach (The Center) for their annual Black and White Ball; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
4. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation in support of the Cottonwood Awards Luncheon; 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.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
5. 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 Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
6. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, May 2 and May 9, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
7. Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 8, 2023 and May 15, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
8. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for an office sublease agreement between 4900 Long Beach Office, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Landlord), and the City of Long Beach (Tenant), for office space at 4900 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 110, and 4910 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 225 for the City of Long Beach Human Resources Department’s Risk Management and Safety Bureaus. (District 4) Levine Act: Yes
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
9. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, to implement and use the Electronic Charge Evaluation Request (eCER) portal, for the period of May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2029. (Citywide)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
10. Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City Salary Schedule effective March 25, 2023. (Citywide)
Resolution
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0072 on the Consent Calendar.
11. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit, and any related documents, with the Naples Island Garden Club, a nonprofit organization, and/or its agents, to provide landscape improvements and maintenance at La Bella Fontana di Napoli Park, for a term of four years, with two three-year renewal options, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 3) Levine Act: Yes
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
12. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Lease Agreement with Sean Khan Consulting Company, Inc., of Chino Hills, CA, for the lease of a prefabricated modular building, for a period of five years, in an amount not to exceed $81,300. (District 4) Levine Act: Yes
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
13. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an easement deed to be granted to Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) for construction improvements to the Alamitos Bay Pump Station Discharge Replacement line, located at 5437 East Ocean Boulevard; and Accept that the project is within the scope of the Los Angeles County Water Resources Core Services discharge line replacement project for the Alamitos Bay Pump Station, previously analyzed as part of Mitigated Negative Declaration IS/MND, adopted by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors on March 4, 2020. (District 3)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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14. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Duke Realty Orange LP, a Delaware limited partnership, property owner at 2851 Orange Avenue, for street widening, pedestrian, and ADA purposes; and Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2019100514. (District 5)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
15. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from 888-5 Partners LLC, a California limited liability company, property owner at 3443 Long Beach Boulevard, for the installation of public utilities; and Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2018121025. (District 8)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS:
ACS PET ADOPTION
HEARING:
16. Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fee and Charges Schedule. (Citywide)
Resolution
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0073. The motion carried by the following vote:
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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 5:00 p.m. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA:
17. Recommendation to request City Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit on fiscal liabilities and economic impacts to the City of Long Beach stemming from California’s transition away from crude oil and natural gas production to assist in the City’s transition planning efforts, and refer findings to the Climate, Environment, and Coastal Protection Committee for input and discussion.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
18. Recommendation to request City Manager direct Public Works to provide a comprehensive update on the status of the Studebaker Road major corridor improvements project at the June 6, 2023 Council meeting.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
19. Recommendation to reaffirm adoption and approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration IS/MND 06-22, as previously approved and adopted by the City Council on February 21, 2023, and reaffirm that the Project is consistent with the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND 06-22) and the findings of fact related thereto; and Approve Conditional Use Permit findings and conditions of approval memorializing the City Council’s February 21, 2023, action to uphold an appeal (APL22-005) and approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2211-18) for a new car wash located at 1911 East Pacific Coast Highway in the Community R-4-N Commercial (CCN) Zoning District. (District 6)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
20. Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 second departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation as amended, to approve all sub-items except for sub-items 10 and 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
21. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36053 with AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 36042 with Anchor QEA, LLC, of Seattle, WA; Contract No. 36043 with Ardurra Group, Inc., of Tampa, FL; Contract No. 36094 with Arup North America Ltd., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 36052 with Atlas Technical Consultants LLC, of Austin, TX; Contract No. 36088 with Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 36038 with Dewberry Engineers Inc., of Fairfax, VA; Contract No. 36090 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., of Boca Raton, FL; Contract No. 36045 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. with 36089 IDC Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Anaheim, CA; Contract No. 36050 with Kleinfelder, Inc., of San Diego, CA; Contract No. 36046 with KOA Consulting, Inc., of Huntington Beach, CA; Contract No. 36048 with KOA Corporation, of Monterey Park, CA; Contract No. 36054 with KPFF Consulting Engineers, of Seattle, WA; Contract No. 36049 with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., of Parsippany, NJ; Contract No. 36087 with Michael Baker International Inc., of Moon Township, PA; Contract No. 36092 with Moffatt & Nichol, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 36044 with Psomas, of Culver City, CA; Contract No. 36047 with Public Works Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 36051 with Swain Consultants, of Santa Monica, CA; Contract No. 36093 with Tetra Tech, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; and Contract No. 36091 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for as-needed professional engineering services, to increase the aggregate contract amount by $30,000,000, for a revised aggregate contract amount not to exceed $90,000,000. (Citywide)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
22. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a list of projects citywide for repaving and resurfacing that are proposed to receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding totaling an estimated $11,500,000 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Paving Program. (Citywide)
Resolution
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0074. The motion carried by the following vote:
ORDINANCES:
23. Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 5.92 to reinstate language related to the operation of adult-use dispensaries in mixed-used buildings in Downtown Long Beach, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Ordinance
Action: declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, 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:
24. Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapters 21.25, Division IX (Local Coastal Development Permits), 21.65 (Interim Motel/Hotel Conversions) and 21.66 (Unpermitted Dwelling Unit Amnesty Program), read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Ordinance
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0025. The motion carried by the following vote:
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NEW BUSINESS:
25. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: · $500 to Love Beyond Limits to support their 10th anniversary event, Connecting Beyond Limits, on May 19, 2023; · $250 to the Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association to support their 4th of July Block Party; · $250 to Long Beach Forward to support their fundraiser, Blossoming, on May 6, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
26. Recommendation to request City Manager to enter discussions with LA County to partner on establishing a reward of no less than $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in the May 9, 2023, fatal shooting on the 2200 Block of Lewis Avenue.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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27. Recommendation 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)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
23-0546 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, May 19, 2023.
Agenda Item
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 REMINDERS:
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