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Long Beach, NY · October 11, 2005

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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Bonnie Lowenthal, 1st District Jackie Kell, Vice Mayor, 5th District Dan Baker, 2nd District Laura Richardson, 6th District Frank Colonna, 3rd District Tonia Reyes Uranga, 7th District Patrick O'Donnell, 4th District Rae Gabelich, 8th District Val Lerch, 9th District Gerald R. Miller, City Manager Beverly O'Neill, Mayor Larry G. Herrera, City Clerk Robert E. Shannon, City Attorney FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES ROLL CALL: (05:02 PM) Councilmembers B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Present: Gabelich and Lerch Councilmembers O'Donnell Absent: Also present: Gerald Miller, City Manager; Reginald Harrison, Deputy City Manager; Heather Mahood, Chief Assistant City Attorney; Larry Herrera, City Clerk; Nancy Muth, City Clerk Specialist; Daisy Gomez, City Clerk Specialist. Vice Mayor Kell presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Flag Salute: Vice Mayor Kell, Councilmember, Fifth District. Pet Adoption: Julie Pruitt, spcaLA, presented feline. Proclamation presented for Domestic Violence Awareness. (05:05 PM) Proclamation presented for Cultural Diversity Month. (05:08 PM) Councilmember Colonna moved, seconded by Councilmember Baker, that the minutes of the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 4, 2005 be approved. CONTINUED HEARINGS: (05:14 PM) 1. 05-2725 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record; continue the hearing until September 20, 2005; and extend the Page 1 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Temporary Entertainment Permit, with conditions, or deny the permit on the application of Pine Avenue S&G, dba Smooths Sports Grille, 144 Pine Avenue, for a Permit for Entertainment with Dancing by Patrons at an existing restaurant with alcohol. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, that this matter be laid over for November 1, 2005. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - O'Donnell and Richardson 2. 05-3199 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record; conclude the hearing; and grant the Permit, with or without conditions, or deny the Permit on the application of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant Inc., dba Mai Tai Bar, 97 Aquarium Way, for a Permit for Entertainment with Dancing by Patrons at an existing restaurant. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, that this matter be laid over for November 1, 2005. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - O'Donnell and Richardson HEARINGS: (05:16 PM) 3. 05-3298 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into record; conclude the public hearing; and declare the ordinance relating to (1) expansion and alteration of residential uses with nonconforming parking (Citywide), (2) maintaining nonconforming rights to existing driveways in parking impacted areas (Citywide), and (3) maintenance of nonconforming parking rights in Area D of the Coastal Zone (District 3), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Page 2 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilmember Colonna spoke. Annette La Barca spoke. Daniel Rosenberg spoke. Annette La Barca spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Baker, 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: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: ORD-05-0037 05-3353 Recommendation to declare ordinance relating to maintaining nonconforming rights to existing driveways in parking impacted areas, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilwoman Gabelich, 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: Yes: 5 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, Kell, Gabelich and Lerch No: 3 - Baker, Richardson and Reyes Uranga Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: ORD-05-0038 05-3354 Recommendation to declare ordinance relating to maintenance of nonconforming parking rights in Area D of the Coastal Zone, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (District 3) Page 3 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Baker, 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: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Abstentions: 1 - Colonna Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: ORD-05-0039 05-3299 Adopt resolution authorizing Director of Planning and Building to submit amendments to Long Beach Zoning Regulations to California Coastal Commission for its review and approval as an implementing ordinance of the Local Coastal Program. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0110. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Abstentions: 1 - Colonna Absent: 1 - O'Donnell A motion was made on the floor by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation and refer to the issue of bedroom splitting in the PD10 area for single family residences to the Planning and Building Department. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: RES-05-0110 05-3361 Motion made on the floor to refer the issue of bedroom splitting in the PD10 area for single family residences to the Planning and Building Department. Page 4 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation and refer to Planning & Building Department. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 4. 05-3285 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 use as a public alley; adopt a resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of the alley in the block west of Peterson Avenue and north of Anaheim Street; and authorize City Manager to execute a quitclaim of the reserved utility easement upon elimination of all public utilities in the vacated alley. (District 6) Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0111. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: RES-05-0111 PUBLIC COMMENT: (06:00 PM) Robert Bastian spoke regarding police conduct. Daniel Rosenberg spoke regarding econ-ethnic cleaning in Long Beach. Annette La Barca spoke regarding the plight of the homeless in the City of Long Beach and how to help stop homelessness. Thomas Murphy spoke regarding slogan "Don't Trash California". Thomas Stewart spoke regarding personal problems at Alamitos Bay Marina. Page 5 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Kelly Thananant spoke regarding Pine Avenue Residential, Dining, Entertainment District. Marie Deary spoke regarding Pine Avenue Residential, Dining, Entertainment District. Dennis Dunn spoke regarding Pine Avenue Residential, Dining, Entertainment District. Lena Wilson spoke regarding homelessness. Kipp Gillian spoke regarding resident concerns. CONSENT CALENDAR: (06:29 PM) Approve Consent Calendar Items 5-19, except for Items 7,11,12,13,14A,14B,16, and 17. 5. 05-3302 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $30,000 for Sara Gabbedon in compliance with the Appeals Board Order. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 6. 05-3303 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Requests for Awards for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $19,933.75 for claim of Mariano Bocanegra; and $28,560 for claim of James Reister in compliance with the Appeals Board Order. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 7. 05-3288 Recommendation to adopt resolution in support of the City of Long Beach, Mississippi. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Thomas Murphy spoke. Page 6 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0115. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - O'Donnell and Richardson Enactment No: RES-05-0115 8. 05-3300 Recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the contract with Gerald R. Miller as City Manager; and A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0112 on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: RES-05-0112 05-3309 Adopt a resolution amending the City's salary resolution relating to salary range 990. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0113 on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: RES-05-0113 9. 05-3268 Recommendation to adopt resolution in support of the continuation of the Boeing C-17 production program. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0114 on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: RES-05-0114 10. 05-3283 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 29, 2005 and October 6, 2005. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. Page 7 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 11. 05-3286 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the acquisition of tax-defaulted properties from the County of Los Angeles, consisting of Assessor Parcel Numbers 7207-002-057, 7207-002-058, 7269-017-008, 7269-017-010, and 7304-025-021, in the City of Long Beach; authorize City Manager to execute a Chapter 8 Agreement and any and all documents necessary for the acquisition of these tax-defaulted properties; and authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the conveyance of Assessor Parcel Numbers 7269-014-008, 7269-017-010 and 7304-025-021 to the Long Beach Housing Development Company. (Districts 1,7,9) Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0116. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: RES-05-0116 12. 05-3287 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for a lease by and between Shooshani Developers, LLC, and the City of Long Beach for office space at 275 E. 4th Street for the operation and management of the City Place parking structures for a term of five years with two five-year options for renewal at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 1) Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 13. 05-3249 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. PA-02705, and award a contract to EDCO Waste Services for the diversion of green waste debris in the estimated amount of $200,000 for the period commencing October 17, 2005, for one year, with the option of renewing for two additional Page 8 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM one-year periods. (Citywide) Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 14. 05-3289 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Faustino Ramos, A Guadalupe Ramos and Miguel Ramos, dba Tacos and Mariscos La Fuente, for a person-to-person transfer of an On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place, at 900 East Anaheim Street, with existing conditions. (District 6) Distributed at meeting: Councilwoman Richardson's, October 11, 2005, memorandum. A motion was made by Councilwoman Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Baker, that this matter be laid over for November 1, 2005. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 14. 05-3290 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Amelia Barry and B Chris Jay Barry, dba PBS Pub, for a person-to-person transfer of an On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for public premises, at 464 West Willow Street, with existing conditions. (District 6) Distributed at meeting: Councilwoman Richardson's, October 11, 2005, memorandum. A motion was made by Councilwoman Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Baker, that this matter be laid over for November 1, 2005. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 9 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 15. 05-3291 Recommendation to authorize a public walkways occupancy permit for sidewalk dining at Utopia Good Food & Fine Art located at 445 East First Street. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 16. 05-3292 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map have been satisfied and approve the map for Tract No. 53258-01 located south of West Ocean Boulevard, east of Chestnut Place and north of Seaside Way. (District 2) Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and O'Donnell 17. 05-3293 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the application for the fiscal year 2005/2006 Reuse Assistance Grant application and implementation. (Citywide) Thomas Murphy spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0117. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Page 10 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Enactment No: RES-05-0117 18. 05-3284 Recommendation to receive and file minutes of: Harbor Commission - September 26, 2005. Water Commission - September 29, 2005. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 19. 05-3301 Recommendation to approve Proclamations presented for Domestic Violence Awareness and Cultural Diversity Month. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. Passed The Consent Agenda Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell REGULAR AGENDA: (06:51 PM) Item No. 26 was considered at this time. 20. 05-3310 Recommendation to suspend the rule contained in Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the meeting of November 8, 2005 due to Special Statewide Election. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - O'Donnell and Richardson 21. 05-3305 Recommendation to refer item to reduce violent activity on public transit systems to the State Legislation and Environmental Affairs Committee for inclusion in the 2006 State Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Page 11 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember B. Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, that this matter be approve recommendation and refer .to the State Legislation and Environmental Affairs Committee The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 22. 05-3304 Recommendation to receive and file the report on City measures to protect the community from coyotes and deal with other wild animals. Distributed at meeting: Presentation on Coyotes. Vice Mayor Kell spoke. Unidentified officer, State Department of Fish and Game, spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Vice Mayor Kell retired from the Chair. Councilmember Colonna assumed the Chair. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Baker, Colonna, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 3 - B. Lowenthal, O'Donnell and Kell 23. 05-3306 Recommendation to request City Manager to bring to the City Council any long-term lease agreement, contract or land sale requiring City Council approval to City Council not less than 30 days prior to the deadline to execute the agreement. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Lerch spoke. Page 12 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Colonna retired from the Chair. Vice Mayor assumed the Chair. Councilmember Baker spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gabelich, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 24. 04-1746 Recommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Personnel and Civicl Service Committee to receive and file communications relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan 2004-2006; and request that staff return with a report to the full City Council in four weeks (November 1, 2005). A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: C-28419 25. 05-3054 Recommendation that City Council concur in recommendation of committee to receive and file communications relating to the Report on Hires for 2004 - Equal Employment Opportunity Program Plan (2004-2006), and request that staff return with a report to the full City Council in four weeks . Page 13 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Item No. 26 was considered prior to Item No. 20. 26. 05-3294 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a Housing Trust Fund for the City of Long Beach in accordance with the terms and conditions recommended herein; and To prepare a condominium conversion fee ordinance and refer the ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation to City Council. (Citywide) Distributed at meeting: Housing Trust Fund Presentation; a letter received from CSULB Foundation; and a LA Times newspaper article regarding home prices. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Baker spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Councilmember Lerch spoke. Vice Mayor Kell spoke. Page 14 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilmember Baker spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Suzanne Brown spoke. Matt Kinly spoke. Donald Simms spoke. Gary Shelton spoke. Pamela Foddrell spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Richard Greene spoke. Michelle Jarvis spoke. Laura Sanchez spoke. Josephine Castellanos spoke. Jeanie Pasini spoke. Thomas Fields spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Motion: Approve substitute motion to create a Housing Trust Fund and refer discussion and development percentage allocations for target populations to the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee. Moved by Page 15 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Lowenthal, seconded by Reyes Uranga. Councilmember Baker spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Motion: Approve second substitute motion requesting the Long Beach Housing Development Committee for an additional five million dollars per year for next ten years and allocate Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) fund. Moved by Richardson. The motion did not receive a second and was lost. Councilmember Lerch spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve substitute motion to create a Housing Trust Fund and refer discussion and development percentage allocations for target populations to the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Reyes Uranga No: 6 - Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell A motion was made by Councilwoman Gabelich, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve substitute motion to create a Housing Trust Fund to direct 80% of funds for home ownership and 20% for affordable housing. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Gabelich and Lerch No: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Reyes Uranga Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Page 16 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 27. 05-3295 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR 120) in the Fire Department (FD) by $915,303. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 28. 05-3296 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Joseph MacLeod Irwin, dba The Cellar, for an original On-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place, at 201 East Broadway, with conditions. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Abstentions: 1 - Baker Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 29. 05-3297 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Oasis Lounge Incorporated, dba The Oasis Lounge, for an original On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place , at 245 Pine Avenue, Suite 200, with conditions. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell NEW BUSINESS: Page 17 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 30. 05-3307 Recommendation to request City Manager to report to the City Council on any opportunities that our City programs could benefit from under SB70; and to support LBUSD and LBCC in their efforts to acquire these State grants. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Councilmember Lerch spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Lerch, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 31. 05-3308 Recommendation to refer to Planning Commission for development of zoning rules to limit impact of superstore retail on City infrastructure and the community. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilmember Baker spoke. Councilmember Lerch spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Lerch spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Page 18 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation and refer to the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 32. 05-3311 Recommendation to approve Proclamation honoring Tim Salmon by declaring October 13, 2005 as "Tim Salmon Day." Councilmember Baker spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - O'Donnell ANNOUCEMENTS: Councilmember Lowenthal made community announcements. Councilmember Baker made community announcements. Councilwoman Richardson made community announcements. Councilmember Reyes Uranga made community announcements. Vice Mayor Kell made community announcements. ADJOURNMENTS: At 10:08 P.M., Vice Mayor Kell adjourned the meeting. Page 19 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM NOTE: If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the City Clerk Department at (562) 570-6101, 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting. Kung ang nakasulat na pagsasalin-wika ng adyenda at mga katitikan ng Konseho ng Lunsod ay hinahangad para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring gawin ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng Lunsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lunsod.” Si desea obtener la traducción lingüística escrita de la agenda y las actas del Concejo Municipal para las personas que no hablan inglés, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas antes de la reunión del Concejo Municipal. Page 20 of 20

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