City Council

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 · 5:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

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ROLL CALL (5:01 PM)
33. Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing the 26th day of July as "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day"; and recognizing the month of July of every year as "Disability Pride and Empowerment Month", a time of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
Resolution
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0101. The motion carried by the following vote:
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
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Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist. Vice Mayor Allen presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Supernaw, Fourth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:26 PM)
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS
ADA ANNIVERSARY
WOMEN'S COMMISSION APPROVAL DAY
ACS PET ADOPTION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (8:41 PM)
REGULAR AGENDA (5:42 PM)
ORDINANCES (6:10 PM)
NEW BUSINESS (5:04 PM)
PUBLIC COMMENT (9:08 PM)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:19 PM)
17 Anna Christensen spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 12. Passed the Consent Calendar.

Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 16. The motion carried by the following vote:
ADJOURNMENT (9:22 PM)
PUBLIC COMMENT (8:33 PM)
HEARING (7:12 PM)
23-0799 Megan Ignacio, Community Outreach Coordinator, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Vice Mayor Allen spoke.
Agenda Item
Action: received and filed

This Agenda Item was received and filed.
34. eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: received and filed

This Agenda Item was received and filed.
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27 CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 16)

Action: approve recommendation

A motion was made by Councilman Austin, 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 $300, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library for their Celebrate Our Librarians event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $300 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 $600, offset by $300 from the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $300 from the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to California Families in Focus for Trans Pride Long Beach Festival 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $600, 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 $3,000 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: ● $500 to California Families in Focus to support the 3rd Annual Trans Pride Parade Long Beach Festival 2023 on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Long Beach Recreation Park; ● $2,500 to the Long Beach Pride Inc. to support the 40th Annual Long Beach Pride Festival & Parade celebration from Friday, August 4, 2023 to Sunday, August 6, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000 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 $1,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Historical Society of Long Beach to support The Crest Circle; 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.
5. Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 3, 2023 and July 10, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
6. Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code filed, in compliance with State law.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
7. Recommendation to approve the defederalization of Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) from Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant award number 07-49-05046; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with EDA to affect such defederalization and restrict future use of existing RLF funds. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
8. Recommendation to receive and file the Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
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 an agreement, and any subsequent amendments with East Los Angeles College to provide instructional services at the Captain David Rosa Regional Fire Training Center, for a period of two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
Contract
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 agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2033, for resident training in Family Medicine with the Health and Human Services Department. (Citywide)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
11. Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Audit Report for the Long Beach Airport Passenger Facility Charges program for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022. (Districts 4,5)
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 all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36371 with J.L.M. Installation, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for the replacement and installation of beach restroom doors, to increase the contract amount by $400,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $550,000. (Districts 2,3)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
13. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from SA Properties Company, L.P., a California Limited Partnership, and the owner of the property at 530 East 33rd Street, for the installation of public utilities; and Accept Categorical Exemption Number 20-127. (District 5)
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
14. Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing an annual special tax of $0.14 per square foot for Community Facilities District No. 2007-2 for commercial properties in Belmont Shore for Fiscal Year 2024 and authorize the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to be included on the 2023-2024 Secured Tax Roll. (District 3)
Resolution
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0100 on the Consent Calendar.
15. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34848 with Arcadis U.S., Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for software subscription, and to provide software maintenance and user support services, for the Portfolio Insights (Orion) Project Portfolio Management system, to increase the annual contract amount to $100,000 and extend the contract for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
16. Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI-23-200 and award a contract to Homeboy Recycling, a California social purpose corporation, dba Homeboy Electronics Recycling, of Los Angeles, CA, for providing technology waste services at no cost and disposal services of Electronic Waste to the City of Long Beach except for loose alkaline batteries, loose rechargeable batteries, and certified hard drive destruction, in a total amount not to exceed $30,000, 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)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS:
ADA ANNIVERSARY
WOMEN'S COMMISSION APPROVAL DAY
ACS PET ADOPTION
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HEARING:
17. Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and consider third-party appeals from Lozeau Drury, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (APL23-006); Joan Palango, on behalf of the Long Beach Marina Boat Owners Association (APL23-008); and Elizabeth Lambe, on behalf of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust (APL23-007); Adopt resolution determining that the project is consistent with and within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the Southeast Area Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact report (State Clearinghouse No. 2015101075) and subject to the Southeast Area Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and making certain findings and determinations related thereto and warrants no further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162; and Deny the appeals and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Site Plan Review (SPR 22-093) and a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP 2208-36) and adopt certain findings and determinations related thereto for a project within the appealable area of the Coastal Zone consisting of the demolition of all existing structures on the site, and construction of a new mixed-use project consisting of 281 residential dwelling units (thirteen of which are affordable (very low income)), 3,100 square feet of commercial/retail space in a building with 592,100 square feet of area including a minimum of 507 vehicular parking spaces, 142 bicycle parking spaces and 27,534 square feet of common and private open space area within the Southeast Area Specific Plan (SEASP) Mixed Use Community Core (SP-2 MUCC) Zoning District located at 6700 East Pacific Coast Highway. (District 3) Levine Act: Yes
Resolution
Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation, as amended, as a part of the conditions of approval: [1] to clarify that vehicles used for the project construction workers will not be parked in the Alamitos Bay Marina parking lots and workers will be informed that no parking will occur in the ABM parking lot; [2] dedicated loading zones will be provided subject to approval by Public Works; [3] as part of the residential lease agreement, residents will be provided a decal identifying their vehicle and shall be notified that parking is restricted in the Alamitos Bay Marina parking lots and that residents shall not park in the marina parking lot; [4] employees of the residential and commercial component of the development shall park within the on-site parking area without cost; [5] onsite directional signage to resident parking and loading areas must be provided to all incoming residents; and [6] tenants shall sign documentation acknowledging their understanding of the rules and regulations for the Alamitos Bay Marina, including for example, restrictions on swimming and that no trespassing is allowed onto private boats and adopt Resolution No. RES-23-0102. 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
27. Recommendation to declare ordinance conferring upon and delegating to the Board of Harbor Commissioners the authority to enforce statutes and ordinances, to arrest and to prepare, issue, and deliver written notices to appear inside the City of Long Beach Harbor District, including at the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path, at the Port Administration Building and the associated underground parking structure, and at other specific premises outside the Harbor District, read and adopted as read.
Ordinance
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation, as amended, to review the possibility of appropriate scooters that could safely utilize the bike path and return to City Council on a future ordinance change. The motion carried by the following vote:
REGULAR AGENDA:
18. Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department and the Public Works Tidelands Development Team and report back in 60 days potential sites located in Council District 2 for a second dog beach in Long Beach. The report back should include the location, size, and approximate boundaries of each potential site, identify a preferred location, and provide a general overview of the rules and guidelines users are expected to follow.
Agenda Item
19. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Long Beach City Charter.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Duggan, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation that the item be laid over to the month of September. The motion carried by the following vote:
20. Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Long Beach Women and Girls’ Community Survey Findings. (Citywide)
Agenda Item
21. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary subsequent amendments including term extensions, with the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant funding for the hiring activity of seven (7) Firefighters in the amount of $3,049,915, for the performance period of October 23, 2023, to October 22, 2026; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $3,049,915, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Contract
22. Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendments to the Leases for Parcels 4, 5, and 6 of Map No. 17454 with 4900 Long Beach Office, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, a single purpose entity wholly owned by Starwood Property Trust, Incorporated, for City-owned property at the Long Beach Airport Business Park at 4900 and 4910 Airport Plaza Drive. (Districts 4,5) Levine Act: Yes
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
23. Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7208 and award a contract to Griffith Company, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, for construction of the Terminal Roadway Improvements Project at the Long Beach Airport, in an amount of $10,911,912, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $1,636,787, for a total contract amount of $12,548,699; and, authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; and Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $13,715,113 offset by grant revenue and Airport funds available. (Districts 4,5)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
24. Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ AP-22-160 and award a contract to Jacobs Project Management Co., of Irvine, CA, for Engineering Construction Management Services for the Terminal Roadway Improvements Project at the Long Beach Airport, in the amount of $1,579,880, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $236,982, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,816,862, 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; and Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $1,816,862, offset by grant revenues and Airport funds available. (Districts 4,5)
Contract
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Kerr, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
ORDINANCES:
25. Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 2.45 relating to the Commission for Women and Girls, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Ordinance
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
26. Recommendation to declare ordinance conferring upon and delegating to the Board of Harbor Commissioners the authority to enforce statutes and ordinances, to arrest and to prepare, issue, and deliver written notices to appear inside the City of Long Beach Harbor District, including at the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path, at the Port Administration Building and the associated underground parking structure, and at other specific premises outside the Harbor District, read and adopted as read.
Ordinance
Action: withdrawn

This Ordinance was withdrawn.
NEW BUSINESS:
27. Agenda Item No. 27 is listed under Unfinished Business.
28. 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 African American Cultural Center of Long Beach in support of their An Evening of Jazz 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.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Ricks-Oddie, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
29. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $300, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to support the annual Librarian Appreciation Event on August 18, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group by $300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
30. Recommendation to increase appropriations in General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $35,000, offset by Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc. to support the 2023 Pride Parade and Festival on August 4 - 6, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $35,000 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:
31. Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the following: 1. Willmore City Heritage Association, in support of the 2023 SLAM event, in the amount of $1000; 2. Uptown Jazz Festival, in the amount of $2,000; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department.
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:
32. Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft proclamation officially recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Long Beach Pride.
Agenda Item
Action: approve recommendation Passed

A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
33. Recommendation to adopt resolution recognizing the 26th day of July as "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day"; and recognizing the month of July of every year as "Disability Pride and Empowerment Month", a time of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
Resolution
35. Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, July 14, 2023.
Agenda Item
Action: received and filed

This Agenda Item was received and filed.
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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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