City Council

Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 11, 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 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 (5:10 PM) Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist. Vice Mayor Richardson presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor, Ninth District. CONSENT CALENDAR (5:30 PM) Passed the Consent Calendar. 1. 22­1177 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 26, 2022 and October 3, 2022. 2. 22­1178 Recommendation to authorize Development Services Department to process two refunds totaling $20,719 for withdrawn planning applications. (Districts 6,9) 3. 22­1179 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Affiliation Agreement for a period of three years, and all necessary amendments including term extensions, with the Palomar Community College District for the Long Beach Fire Department to provide supervised field service experience for Emergency Medical Service Program students. (Citywide) 4. 22­1180 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Culver City to provide the Long Beach Fire Department nine automated chest compression devices purchased by the City of Culver City utilizing Los Angeles County Measure B funding. (Citywide) 5. 22­1181 Recommendation to receive and file the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. 35972 with Choura Venue Services dba Grand Food Beverage, The Grand, Grand F&B, of Long Beach, CA, to increase the contract amount by $325,238, for a total contract amount of $854,367, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergency due to the COVID­ 19 pandemic. (Citywide) 6. 22­1182 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35178 with Hologic, Inc., of San Diego, CA, for the continued purchase of diagnostic molecular test kits in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000, and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2023. (Citywide) 7. 22­1183 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute City utilizing Los Angeles County Measure B funding. (Citywide) 5. 22­1181 Recommendation to receive and file the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. 35972 with Choura Venue Services dba Grand Food Beverage, The Grand, Grand F&B, of Long Beach, CA, to increase the contract amount by $325,238, for a total contract amount of $854,367, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergency due to the COVID­ 19 pandemic. (Citywide) 6. 22­1182 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35178 with Hologic, Inc., of San Diego, CA, for the continued purchase of diagnostic molecular test kits in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000, and extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2023. (Citywide) 7. 22­1183 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent amendments, with the LA Care Health Plan and Health Net, to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $480,077 for capacity building support to develop Community Supports, Housing Transition/Navigation Services, under California Advancing and Innovating Medi­Cal’s (CalAIM) Incentive Payment Program for a one­year period, estimated to begin in November 2022 with the option to extend the agreements for an additional one­year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $480,077, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) 8. 22­1184 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any subsequent amendments, with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, to receive and expend $1,335,000 for the Unsheltered Homeless Services Enhancement Program, for an estimated period of November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2025, with the option to renew for an additional three­year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,335,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) 9. 22­1185 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a grant agreement, including any necessary documents or subsequent amendments, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not exceed $200,000 for the Surrender and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program effective through September 30, 2024; authorize a 10 percent cash or in­kind match requirement of $20,000; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Area Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $200,000, offset by grant revenue. (Districts 1,2,3) 10. 22­1186 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the Long Beach Unified School District for the operation of the After School Education and Safety Program at Burbank, Edison, Garfield, Grant, King, Lafayette, and Herrera Elementary, and Hudson K­8 school sites, in an amount not to exceed $1,875,128, for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, authorize a 15 percent in­kind match of $281,269; and, authorize any extension periods approved by Long Beach Unified School District; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $1,875,128 offset by grant revenue. (Districts 1,2,7,9) 11. 22­1187 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the California Army National Guard, in an amount not to exceed $345, for use of amendments, with the Long Beach Unified School District for the operation of the After School Education and Safety Program at Burbank, Edison, Garfield, Grant, King, Lafayette, and Herrera Elementary, and Hudson K­8 school sites, in an amount not to exceed $1,875,128, for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, authorize a 15 percent in­kind match of $281,269; and, authorize any extension periods approved by Long Beach Unified School District; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $1,875,128 offset by grant revenue. (Districts 1,2,7,9) 11. 22­1187 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the California Army National Guard, in an amount not to exceed $345, for use of Marine Stadium Park during the 224th Sustainment Brigade Best Warrior Competition on October 15, 2022. (District 3) 12. 22­1188 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Dan Long Beach, LLC, dba Dan Modern Chinese, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License at 6460 Pacific Coast Highway, Space D­100. (District 3) 13. 22­1189 Recommendation to receive and file the application of January, LLC, dba Forno Banci, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License at 6430 Pacific Coast Highway, Space 120. (District 3) 14. 22­1190 WITHDRAWN Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from CJDT Development Group, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, property owner at 628 East Anaheim Street, for alley widening purposes; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE­17­190. (District 6) 15. 22­1191 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for consolidation of five existing parcels into a single 48,003­square­foot parcel and the subdivision of airspace for 18 three­story townhome units for residential and commercial purposes located at 4800 Long Beach Boulevard have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 77097; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Determine that the project is within the scope of the project previously analyzed as part of Mitigated Negative Declaration IS/MND­04­20 (State Clearinghouse No. 2020050229) and no further environmental review is required. (District 8) 16. 22­1192 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map to create two lots, with 84 airspace residential condominiums on Lot 1, and a 3,600­ square­foot site for the commercial use on Lot 2, located at 5801 Atlantic Avenue, and dedicating three feet to 59th Street, dedicating five feet to Atlantic Avenue, and dedicating fifteen feet to South Street have been met; approve the final map for Tract No. 83407; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE­21­055. (District 9) 26. 22­1202 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft a resolution to excuse Councilmember Roberto Uranga’s absence from City Council pursuant to Long Beach City Charter Section 204. CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:16 PM) NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH 22­1253 Jennifer Kumiyama, Citywide Accessibility Coordinator, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Kim Vuong, Chair, Citizens' Advisory Commission on authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE­21­055. (District 9) 26. 22­1202 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft a resolution to excuse Councilmember Roberto Uranga’s absence from City Council pursuant to Long Beach City Charter Section 204. CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:16 PM) NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH 22­1253 Jennifer Kumiyama, Citywide Accessibility Coordinator, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Kim Vuong, Chair, Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities, spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. PUBLIC COMMENT (5:56 PM) 22­1238 Armando Vazquez­Ramos spoke regarding Proposed Distillery; and submitted a handout. 22­1239 Jeff Miller spoke regarding Parklets; and submitted a handout. 22­1240 Rodolfo Cortes spoke regarding various topics; and submitted a handout. Susana Jimenez spoke regarding labor. REGULAR AGENDA (5:44 PM) 17. 22­1193 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One­time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to AbilityFirst for their Rainbows event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 18. 22­1194 Recommendation to direct City Attorney to prepare a resolution by the City Council meeting on November 1st in opposition to S.4840 and H.R.1080, the so­called “Protecting Pain­Capable Unborn Children from Late­Term Abortions Act” and refer said opposition’s inclusion in the 2023 Federal Legislative Agenda to the Federal Legislative Committee. 19. 22­1195 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One­Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide donations to the following: 1)t Partners of Parks, in the amount of $500, in support of t the Admiral Kidd Park fundraiser. 2) Able ARTS Work, in the amount of $2,500, for capital t campaign fundraiser. 3) City Manager's Office of Special Events and Filming, in t the amount of $2,500, in support of the Dia de los t Muertos event. 4) McBride High School Health and Medical Boosters, in the t amount of $2,500, in support of the McBride Senior t Banner Program. Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 2) Able ARTS Work, in the amount of $2,500, for capital t campaign fundraiser. 3) City Manager's Office of Special Events and Filming, in t the amount of $2,500, in support of the Dia de los t Muertos event. 4) McBride High School Health and Medical Boosters, in the t amount of $2,500, in support of the McBride Senior t Banner Program. Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 20. 22­1196 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions (Agreement), with Southern California Edison Company, a California corporation (Seller), for the purchase of certain real property located at 125 Elm Avenue, Assessor Parcel Numbers 7281­018­800, ­804, ­805, ­806, in an amount not to exceed $21,000,000; Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $21,000,000, offset by various funding sources; Increase appropriations in the Gas Fund Group in the Energy Resources Department by $12,224,429 offset by budgetary funds available; and Accept the Categorical Exemption CE­22­157. (District 1) 21. 22­1197 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Century Affordable Development Inc., of LongBeach, CA, to commence negotiations in connection with the disposition and development of City­owned Exempt Surplus property at 6845 Atlantic Avenue (Subject Property). (District 9) 22. 22­1198 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements with the cities of Cerritos, for a not to exceed amount of $572,468; Los Alamitos, for a not to exceed amount of $146,857; Seal Beach, for a not to exceed amount of $306,000, and Signal Hill, for a not to exceed amount of $147,683; for the provision of various animal care services by the City of Long Beach's Animal Care Services Bureau from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, with two additional two­year renewal options and an adjusted compensation schedule based on costs of service per capita, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) 23. 22­1199 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R­7191 and award a contract to Granite Construction Company, of Watsonville, CA, for the Artesia Great Boulevard Project, in a total amount of $32,925,300, authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $3,292,530, for a total contract amount not to exceed $36,217,830; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group, Capital Projects Grant Fund, in the Public Works Department by $23,545,000, offset by Metro MR315.70 grant funds; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $24,045,000, offset by transfer of Metro MR315.70 grant funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund and by $500,000 to be made available through the Measure A bond program in Fiscal Year 2023; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE 19­258. (Districts 8,9) 24. 22­1200 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group, Capital Projects Grant Fund, in the Public Works Department by $23,545,000, offset by Metro MR315.70 grant funds; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $24,045,000, offset by transfer of Metro MR315.70 grant funds from the Capital Projects Grant Fund and by $500,000 to be made available through the Measure A bond program in Fiscal Year 2023; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE 19­258. (Districts 8,9) 24. 22­1200 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34486 with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants, of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 34487 with RMA Group, of Carson, CA; Contract No. 34489 with Twining, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 34490 with Kleinfelder, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 34492 with Group Delta Consultants, Inc., of Torrance, CA; and, Contract No. 34493 with Willdan Engineering, of Industry, CA, for as­needed construction materials testing and inspection services, to extend the term of the contracts to December 31, 2023. (Citywide) ORDINANCE: 25. 22­1207 Recommendation to declare ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach adopting a 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, and declaring the urgency thereof, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) 22­1207 Recommendation to declare ordinance of the City Council of the City of Long Beach adopting a 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, and declaring the urgency thereof, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) NEW BUSINESS (5:44 PM) 25. Agenda Item No. 25 is listed under Ordinance. 26. Agenda Item No. 26 is listed under Consent Calendar. 27. 22­1205 Recommendation to increase FY 23 appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the FY 22 Mayor’s Legislative Department budget, to provide a contribution to the Painters Union Local #1036 for their 2022 Annual Community Picnic, at El Dorado Park; and Decrease FY 22 appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Legislative Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 28. 22­1204 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 Historical Society of Long Beach in support of their Annual Cemetery Tour; and Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 29. 22­1206 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $667, offset by the Second Council District One­time Decrease FY 22 appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Legislative Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 28. 22­1204 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 Historical Society of Long Beach in support of their Annual Cemetery Tour; and Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 29. 22­1206 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $667, offset by the Second Council District One­time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a contribution to the Painters Union Local #1036 for their 2022 Annual Community Picnic at El Dorado Park; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $667, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 30. 22­1203 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,166.67, offset by $500 of Ninth Council District Office Budget Funds and $666.67 of First Council District One­time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the following: Painters Local 1036, in the amount of $1,166.67; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,166.67 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. 31. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, October 11, 2022. 32. 22­1241 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 11, 2022. 33. 22­1208 Supplemental Memorandum ­ Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 7, 2022. ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:56 PM) ADJOURNMENT (6:58 PM)