City Council

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

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ROLL CALL (5:05 PM)
26. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary including a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions with the Long Beach Rescue Mission Foundation, Inc., a California public benefit corporation (Seller), or its assignee, for the purchase of certain real property located at 702 West Anaheim Street, Assessor Parcel Number 7271-005-009, in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000; Accept the Categorical Exemption CE 23-080; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $7,500,000 for acquisition cost, offset by $3,750,000 funding to be received from the County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office, $1,000,000 from General Fund Group funds available and $2,750,000 transfer of Measure A funding from the Capital Projects Fund Group. (District 1)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:20 PM)
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:08 PM)
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
HEARING (6:18 PM)
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:23 PM)
REGULAR AGENDA (6:38 PM)
ORDINANCES (6:52 PM)
NEW BUSINESS (5:21 PM)
29. Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 9, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: received and filed

This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:54 PM)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:54 PM)
ADJOURNMENT (7:00 PM)
16 Passed the Consent Calendar.

Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 16, except for Items 8 and 10. The motion carried by the following vote:
23-0678 Chris Stuart spoke regarding a class action lawsuit against the City of Long Beach; and submitted a handout.
Handout
Action: received and filed

This Handout was received and filed.
Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
28. eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: received and filed

This Agenda Item was received and filed.
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Also present: Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Meredith Reynolds, Deputy 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: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District.
Adam Connie spoke regarding Bixby Park. Steven Smith spoke regarding a good samaritan award. Carl Kemp spoke regarding the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration.
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28 CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 16)

Action: approve recommendation

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
1. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to African American Cultural Center of Long Beach in support of their “Evening of Jazz”; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500, 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.
2. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide support for the following: 1. $3,500 in support of the Uptown Jazz Festival; 2. $500 to Wild West Women, Inc., in support of the Women’s Fair; 3. $1,000 to Century Villages at Cabrillo, in support of the Written in the Stars Gala; 4. $500 to the Long Beach Century Club in support of the Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,500 to offset transfers 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 $2,500, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of: • $500 to Alamitos Heights Improvement Associations to support the 2023 Alamitos Heights Neighborhood Picnic; • $500 to the Long Beach Century Club to support the Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament; • $500 to Partners of Parks for the 2023 Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration; • $250 to Wild West Women, Inc. to support the Long Beach Woman’s Fair; • $300 to Temple Israel Long Beach to support Make a Difference Day; • $250 to LGBTQ Center of Long Beach to support the 10th Annual Black and White Gala; • $200 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to support the Grape Expectations Gala; 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.
4. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to Success In Challenges 2023 Gala; 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: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
5. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, May 16 and May 23, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
6. Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 26, 2023 and June 5, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
7. Recommendation to amend Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.38 to change the Sustainable City Commission’s name to the Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission; and Request City Attorney to prepare ordinance amending Chapter 2.38 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to: (1) revise the title of the Sustainable City Commission to the Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
8. Recommendation to review and approve the 2023 Office of Climate Action and Sustainability Work Plan. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
9. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with Bay Area Community Resources, to participate in the California Climate Action Corps Program, for the placement of California Climate Action Fellows in the City of Long Beach (City) for the 2023-2024 Fellowship cycle, at no cost to the City, for the period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
10. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Educational Affiliate Agreement, and all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with Long Beach City College, to allow enrolled students to implement a ride-along program for emergency medical service students participating in EMT and paramedic coursework, for a period of five years. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to continue the item. The motion carried by the following vote:
11. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend and restate Contract No. 35066 with Wellpartner, LLC, of New York, NY (Wellpartner), to continue serving as Administrator of the 340B Pharmacy Program on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department), a covered entity, to provide reduced pricing for eligible prescription drugs, with the option to renew the contract automatically for successive terms until canceled by the City of Long Beach (City), at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35172 with Cardinal Health 110, LLC, and Cardinal Health 112, LLC (collectively, Cardinal Health), of Dublin, OH, to continue serving as Distributor/Drug Wholesaler, to provide eligible drugs under the 340B Pharmacy Program to the Contract Pharmacies, with the option to renew the contract automatically for successive terms until canceled by the City, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35061 with Bella Vida Pharmacy, Inc., of Torrance, CA (Bella Vida Pharmacy), Contract No. 36231 with Good Life Pharmacy, Inc., DBA Aviva Pharmacy of Long Beach, CA (Aviva Pharmacy), and Contract No. 36534 with Aron Pharmacy Corporation, DBA Bixby Pharmacy of Long Beach, CA (Bixby Pharmacy), to continue serving as Contract Pharmacies to dispense eligible drugs to qualifying patients under the 340B Pharmacy Program, with the option for the aforementioned contracts to renew automatically for successive terms until canceled by the City, at the discretion of the City Manager; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to execute a contract, and all necessary amendments, with Walgreen Company, DBA Walgreens of Deerfield, IL (Walgreens), to serve as a Contract Pharmacy to dispense eligible drugs to qualifying patients under the 340B Pharmacy Program, with the option for the contract to renew automatically for successive terms until canceled by the City, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $15,100, offset by program revenue. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
12. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents or subcontracts, including any amendments to the allocation amount, with the County of Los Angeles, for County Measure B funds in the amount of $1,000,000, to support ongoing bioterrorism response programs, for a one-year period, with the option to renew for four one-year periods; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,000,000, offset by reimbursement revenue. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
13. Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-23-190 and award contracts to First to Serve, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, and Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, to provide operation and supportive services for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing, in annual amounts not to exceed $637,500 and $355,618, respectively, through September 30, 2023, with the options to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter into the contracts, including any subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
14. Recommendation to receive and file the application of Two Dudes, One Truck, LLC, dba Grill Em All, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5411 East Ocean Boulevard. (District 3) Levine Act: Yes
ABC License
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
15. Recommendation to receive and file the application of Aileen Elizabeth Orozco Castaneda, dba Plantita’s Kitchen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1950 West Willow Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 7) Levine Act: Yes
ABC License
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
16. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents, including any subsequent amendments, with Long Beach Job Corps Center (LBJCC), to provide local law enforcement authority to enforce laws and conduct investigations on LBJCC premises, 1903 Santa Fe Avenue, which are under federal jurisdiction, for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 7)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS:
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
HEARING:
17. Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for Entertainment without Dancing to Kings & Convicts BP, LLC, dba Ballast Point Brewing Company, at 110 Marina Drive. (District 3)
Public Hearing
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:
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:
18. Recommendation to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) Mid-Year Budget Performance Report providing an update on the City of Long Beach’s FY 23 financial status and projections and adjust appropriations in departments to reflect the funding where programs will be managed. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
19. Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing and approving a change in the index rate for the Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds Series 2007B, issued by the Long Beach Bond Finance Authority and the related Interest Rate Swaps, authorizing and approving certain documents and actions relating thereto, and delegating authority to officers in connection therewith. (Citywide)
Resolution
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0089. The motion carried by the following vote:
20. Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE23-229, and award contracts to First to Serve, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, and Interval House, of Long Beach, CA, to provide operation and supportive services for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing, in annual amounts not to exceed $787,061 and $787,061, respectively, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter into the contracts, including any subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
21. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Fund to accept and expend grant funds for the Silverado Park Playground project (Project), in the amount of $1,500,000; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $15,000, offset by grant revenue; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $15,000, offset by a transfer of HUD Community Development grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,485,000, offset by grant revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $1,485,000, offset by a transfer of HUD Community Development grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 7)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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ORDINANCES:
22. Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.57 relating to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Name Change to Advisory Commission on Aging, 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 Councilman Austin, 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:
23. Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.80 to implement amendments to the Noise Ordinance, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Ordinance
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-23-0027. The motion carried by the following vote:
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NEW BUSINESS:
24. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6,900 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: · $500 to the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated to support their 37th Annual Spring Celebration and Awards Program on June 10, 2023; · $500 to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2023; · $2,500 to Love Beyond Limits for their Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2023; · $500 to New Hope Academy of Change for their Golf Tournament and Community Awards Luncheon on June 22, 2023; · $400 to the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach to support An Evening of Jazz on June 30, 2023; · $2,500 to Special Events and Filming to support the 12th Annual Uptown Long Beach JazzFest on August 19, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6,900 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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REVISED
25. Recommendation to request City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, return to the City Council through a receive and file presentation discussing policy options related to unlawful uses of public spaces, including camping, that contribute to public health issues, nuisance, and public safety concerns. This includes evaluating the following: • Size, structure, and cleanliness of encampments • Prohibitions on obstructions, including encampments, that limit or discourage public access or right of way • Prohibited locations or areas in relation to sensitive uses and areas with environmental concerns such as schools, major economic drivers, and waterways • Prohibitions on time of day or when beds are available • Sanctioned camp sites The City Manager, in coordination with the City Prosecutor and City Attorney, should also present enforcement mechanisms that have been used by other cities for violations. As we are in an emergency, this recommendation should return to City Council in 30 days.
Agenda Item
Action: laid over Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Duggan, that the item be laid over to the Tuesday, June 20, 2023 City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
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26. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary including a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions with the Long Beach Rescue Mission Foundation, Inc., a California public benefit corporation (Seller), or its assignee, for the purchase of certain real property located at 702 West Anaheim Street, Assessor Parcel Number 7271-005-009, in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000; Accept the Categorical Exemption CE 23-080; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $7,500,000 for acquisition cost, offset by $3,750,000 funding to be received from the County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office, $1,000,000 from General Fund Group funds available and $2,750,000 transfer of Measure A funding from the Capital Projects Fund Group. (District 1)
Agenda Item
23-0642 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 9, 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.
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