City Council

Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Please see the PDFs for the Official record of the City Council Agenda and Minutes, including the action taken during the meeting. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES IN­PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)­(2)) 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. ROLL CALL (5:06 PM) Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District. CONSENT CALENDAR (10:12 PM) Passed the Consent Calendar. 1. 22­0952 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 2, 2022. 2. 22­0953 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 1, 2022 and August 8, 2022. 3. 22­0954 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Office of the City Clerk; and adopt the resolution. 4. 22­0955 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to compensate MuniServices, LLC, dba Avenu MuniServices, LLC, of Fresno, CA, for its contractual share of new or misallocated sales, use, and transaction and use tax revenue, contingent on actual revenues received from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), as a direct result of Avenu MuniServices, LLC’s detection and correction efforts pursuant to the terms of Contract Number 34743, including payment for such revenues received following close of said Contract; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to compensate Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates dba HdL Companies, of Diamond Bar, CA, for its contractual share of new or misallocated sales, use, and transaction and use tax revenue, contingent on actual revenues received from CDTFA, as a direct result of HdL Companies’ detection and correction efforts pursuant to the terms of Contract Number 35162, including payment for such revenues received following close of said Contract. (Citywide) 5. 22­0956 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the amount Administration (CDTFA), as a direct result of Avenu MuniServices, LLC’s detection and correction efforts pursuant to the terms of Contract Number 34743, including payment for such revenues received following close of said Contract; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to compensate Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates dba HdL Companies, of Diamond Bar, CA, for its contractual share of new or misallocated sales, use, and transaction and use tax revenue, contingent on actual revenues received from CDTFA, as a direct result of HdL Companies’ detection and correction efforts pursuant to the terms of Contract Number 35162, including payment for such revenues received following close of said Contract. (Citywide) 5. 22­0956 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the amount of the award, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $308,094 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiative (Walk and Roll Long Beach) for a one­year period estimated to begin in October 1, 2022, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one­year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) 6. 22­0957 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the amount of the award, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $190,000, for Distracted Driving Education, for a one­year period estimated to begin on October 1, 2022, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one­year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in Health and Human Services Department by $27,140, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) 7. 22­0958 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the amount of the award, with the California Office of Traffic Safety to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $250,000 for Drug Impaired Driving Prevention, for a one­year period estimated to begin on October 1, 2022, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one­year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in Health and Human Services Department by $35,711, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) 8. 22­0959 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the California State Library to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $98,280 for library literacy services; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library Services Department by $98,280, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) 9. 22­0960 Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Audit Report for the Long Beach Airport Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) program for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2021. (Districts 4,5) 10. 22­0961 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to include additional provisions in a new Sublease to Master Lease No. 9351 between Million Air North, Inc., a California corporation, and the City of Long Beach, for office space at 4401 Donald Douglas Drive, Suites 100 and 220; and Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund in the Airport Department (AP) by $283,807. (District 5) 11. 22­0962 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for creating two (2) parcels to construct a single­family residence at 3065 East Ocean Boulevard and dedicating ten feet along Ocean Boulevard for future street widening have Beach Airport Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) program for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2021. (Districts 4,5) 10. 22­0961 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to include additional provisions in a new Sublease to Master Lease No. 9351 between Million Air North, Inc., a California corporation, and the City of Long Beach, for office space at 4401 Donald Douglas Drive, Suites 100 and 220; and Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund in the Airport Department (AP) by $283,807. (District 5) 11. 22­0962 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for creating two (2) parcels to construct a single­family residence at 3065 East Ocean Boulevard and dedicating ten feet along Ocean Boulevard for future street widening have been met; approve the final map for Parcel Map No. 77115; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE­17­048. (District 2) 12. 22­0963 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Spectra Company, of Pomona, CA, to furnish and install new windows as part of a deferred maintenance program at the Bay Shore Library, in the amount of $373,512, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $74,702, for a total contract amount not to exceed $448,214, for a period of one­year, with the option to renew for four additional one­year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 3) 13. 22­0964 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to receive and expend funding for eligible capital projects related to pedestrian and bicycle facilities; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $440,304, offset by Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $440,304, offset by transfer of TDA Article 3 revenue. (Citywide) CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:09PM) NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING (7:41 PM) 14. 22­0965 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for the departments of Health and Human Services and Public Works. (Citywide) HEARINGS (7:00 PM) 15. 22­0966 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing; consider an appeal from David Derahim care of Ahmad Ghaderi (APL 22­003); and, uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 18­001) for a new car wash located at 5005 Long Beach Boulevard in the Commercial Automobile­Oriented (CCA) Zoning District or provide alternative direction to approve or approve with conditions. (District 8) 16. 22­0967 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the area to be vacated is not needed for present or prospective public use, and adopt resolution ordering the vacation of 122 feet of the east­ HEARINGS (7:00 PM) 15. 22­0966 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing; consider an appeal from David Derahim care of Ahmad Ghaderi (APL 22­003); and, uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 18­001) for a new car wash located at 5005 Long Beach Boulevard in the Commercial Automobile­Oriented (CCA) Zoning District or provide alternative direction to approve or approve with conditions. (District 8) 16. 22­0967 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, find that the area to be vacated is not needed for present or prospective public use, and adopt resolution ordering the vacation of 122 feet of the east­ west alley located east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north­south alley, between the properties located at 2400 and 2450 Long Beach Boulevard, based on the findings included therein, and memorializing the conditions imposed on the right of way vacation. (District 6) CONTINUED HEARING (5:18 PM) 27. 22­0918 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, and conclude the public hearing; Adopt resolution approving and adopting a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR­03­21) to the General Plan Land Use Element and Urban Design Element Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (PEIR­SCH# 2015051054), in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, and making certain CEQA Findings and Determinations relative thereto, including a finding that the adopted General Plan Land Use Element PEIR Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program shall apply; and that no new or different mitigation measures are required; approving the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (2205­02); and 22­0919 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit Policy and Ordinance amendments as necessary to the California Coastal Commission for its review, approval, and certification, to obtain a finding of conformance with the City of Long Beach’s Certified Local Coastal Program (LCPA22­001). (Citywide) PUBLIC COMMENT (9:40 PM) 22­1034 Jillian Xavier spoke regarding social equity cannabis; and submitted a handout. REGULAR AGENDA (10:13 PM) 17. 22­0968 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by $500 in the Third Council District One­time District Priority Funds, and $500 in the Fourth Council District One­time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Zaferia Business Association for the Happy Sundays Free Music Festival; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 18. 22­0969 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $200, offset by the Sixth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a the Third Council District One­time District Priority Funds, and $500 in the Fourth Council District One­time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Zaferia Business Association for the Happy Sundays Free Music Festival; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 18. 22­0969 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $200, offset by the Sixth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library to support the Long Beach Librarian Appreciation event; and Decrease appropriations of the Sixth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $200 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 19. 22­0970 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Sixth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide funds to support the Uptown Jazz Festival at Houghton Park; and Decrease appropriations of the Sixth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 20. 22­0892 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the City of Long Beach Proposed Strategic Vision 2030 (Proposed Vision); and, provide direction to the City Manager on the Proposed Vision and/or adopt Proposed Vision. (Citywide) 21. 22­0971 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022 City Salary Resolution establishing the Community Services Assistant I ­ II classification and salaries. (Citywide) ORDINANCE (11:34 PM) 22. 22­0946 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.96, establishing the "Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Ordinance", read and adopted as read. (Citywide) NEW BUSINESS (10:13 PM) 23. 22­0985 Recommendation to approve Mayor's designees as argument writers for the four Long Beach ballot measures appearing on the November 8, 2022, California Statewide Election ballot. 24. 22­0982 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Eighth Council District One­time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation in support of the 19th Annual Grape Expectations fundraising gala; and Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 25. 22­0983 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $715, offset by the Sixth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: 24. 22­0982 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Eighth Council District One­time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation in support of the 19th Annual Grape Expectations fundraising gala; and Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 25. 22­0983 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $715, offset by the Sixth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: t·t$200 to Success in Challenges, Inc. to support the 15th Annual ttRon Palmer Summer Basketball & Academic Camp taking place ttfrom August 9­12, 2022 at Browning High School; t·t$515 to the Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion (LBCEI) ttto support the Community Health Day event at Dr. Martin Luther ttKing Jr. Park on Saturday, August 20, 2022; and Decrease appropriations of the Sixth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $715 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 26. 22­0984 Recommendation to direct City Manager to submit a request to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to study, once sufficient volume of vaccines becomes available, the inclusion of, working as a homeless services outreach worker or working in a congregate shelter as eligibility criteria for the Monkeypox vaccine. 27. Agenda Item No. 27 is listed under Continued Hearing. 28. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, August 16, 2022. 29. 22­1028 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 16, 2022. 30. 22­0986 Supplemental Memorandum ­ Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 12, 2022. PUBLIC COMMENT (11:42 PM) ANNOUNCEMENTS (11:46 PM) ADJOURNMENT (11:47 PM)