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Long Beach, NY · October 18, 2005

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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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 (05:11 PM) Councilmembers B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Present: Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Also present: Gerald Miller, City Manager; Christine Shippey, Assistant City Manager; Robert Shannon, City Attorney; Larry Herrera, City Clerk; Jerryl Soriano; City Clerk Assistant. Mayor O'Neill presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Flag Salute: Aaron Joiner. Presentations by Councilmember Tonia Reyes Uranga, Seventh District, in recognition of community members and organizations for their significant contributions to the Seventh District. (05:13 PM) Mayor O’Neill spoke regarding the City’s response to the phone service outages. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke regarding the City’s response to the phone service outages. Dave Ellis, Fire Chief, spoke regarding the City’s response to the phone service outages. Tim Jackman, Deputy Chief of Police, spoke regarding the City’s response to the phone service outages. Mike Murray, Verizon General Operations Manager, spoke regarding the phone Page 1 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM service outages. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal moved, seconded by Councilmember Baker, that the minutes of the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 11, 2005, be approved. Page 2 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM HEARINGS: (06:06 PM) 1. 05-3317 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 Beach Foods and Spirits, Inc., dba Pete's at the Beach, 5755 E. Pacific Coast Highway, for a Permit for Entertainment With Dancing by Patrons at an existing restaurant. (District 3) Distributed at meeting: Conditions of operation. Christine Shippey, Assistant City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Reyes Uranga 2. 05-3318 Receive supporting documentation into the record; conclude the hearing; and adopt resolution increasing the civil penalty for a street sweeping parking violation. (Citywide) Councilmember Baker spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, seconded by Councilwoman Richardson, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0118. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Gabelich and Lerch No: 1 - Baker Absent: 1 - Reyes Uranga Enactment No: RES-05-0118 PUBLIC COMMENT: (06:13 PM) Tony Esparza spoke regarding city employee insurance plans. Page 3 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Thomas Murphy spoke regarding earthquakes. Annette La Barca spoke regarding the plight of the homeless in the City of Long Beach. 05-2502 Dennis Dunn spoke regarding a Halloween Film Festival and Distributed a copy of his comments. CONSENT CALENDAR: (06:26 PM) Approve Consent Calendar Items 3-23, except for Items 6,7,8,9,10,12 and 13. 3. 05-3346 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $33,320, and $10,766.25 for a total of $44,086.25 for claim of Debra Bonesteel-Smith in compliance with the Appeals Board Order. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 4. 05-3347 Recommendation to receive and file the City Auditor's Lease Audit Report concerning Lease Agreement No. 23858 between Golden Shore Recreational Vehicle Park, Inc., and the City of Long Beach. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 5. 05-3356 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney the damage claims received between October 6, 2005 and October 13, 2005. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 6. 05-3320 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute contract for federal legislative advocacy services with Smith, Esposito & Lyerly, dba E. Del Smith and Company, Inc., in the amount of $118,320 for a period of one year. (Citywide) Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Page 4 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch 7. 05-3321 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Lease No. 26907 between Kurt Schneiter, Lisa Schneiter, George Karahalios and Angie Chioles (landlord) and the City of Long Beach for City-leased property at 350 Long Beach Boulevard for use as the Youth Opportunity Center. (District 1) Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gabelich, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Colonna 8. 05-3322 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Contract No. 28621 with the Orange County Workforce Investment Board to add $10,000 to the Nurse Workforce Initiative Project; and extend the term of the Contract through December 31, 2005. (Citywide) Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Vice Mayor Kell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Gabelich and Lerch Page 5 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Absent: 2 - Colonna and Reyes Uranga 9. 05-3323 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Long Beach and the State Department of Education for continued operation of the Even Start Family Literacy Program, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, and any subsequent amendments as needed to complete the agreement; increase appropriations by $182,500 in the Community Development Grant Fund (SR 150) in the Department of Community Development (CD); and, execute a contract with the Long Beach Unified School District in the amount of $162,500 to provide family literacy services. (Citywide) Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Baker, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Colonna 10. 05-3324 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a contract between the City of Long Beach and the California Department of Transportation in the amount of $388,300 to provide services for the Construction Apprenticeship Pathways Program for the period of November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006; and increase appropriations by $388,300 in the Community Development Grant Fund (SR 150) in the Department of Community Development (CD). (Citywide) Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gabelich, seconded by Councilwoman Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Page 6 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 11. 05-3325 Recommendation to refer to Hearing Officer Appeal of Denial of Business License by My Tyme Barber Shop, 5658 Paramount Boulevard. (District 9) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. Page 7 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 12. 05-3326 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with St. Mary Medical Center for a total of $166,664 for risk reduction counseling and referral services to HIV-positive and high-risk individuals, for a 20-month period contingent upon availability of funds and contractor performance, with the option to renew the subcontract for up to two additional years at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Thomas Murphy spoke. Robert Bastian 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, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Kell 13. 05-3327 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with Sanofi Pasteur, Incorporated to provide communicable disease and travel vaccines for public health clinics in an amount not to exceed $150,000 from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, with two one-year renewal options. (Citywide) 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, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Kell 14. 05-3328 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute agreements with the County of Los Angeles to provide case management and educational services for adults arrested for Driving Under the Influence. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. Page 8 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 15. 05-3331 Recommendation to receive and file the January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 Long Beach Marine Advisory Commission Annual Report, and continue the Commission in its existing format for the next calendar year. (Districts 2,3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 16. 05-3244 Recommendation to adopt revised findings to deny a request for the modification of an approved Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of a check cashing business to a newly created commercial storefront at 1240 Gladys Avenue. (Case No. 0202-35 (Modification)) (District 4) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 17. 05-3245 Recommendation to adopt revised findings to deny a Conditional Use Permit for a coin-operated laundromat at 1195 E. 15th Street. (Case No. 0503-09) (District 6) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 18. 05-3339 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute first amendments to extend the term of each of the following contracts to April 30, 2006, in order to avoid a gap in environmental review services: Agreement No. 28529 with EIP Associates, Agreement No. 28527 with ESA Community Development, Agreement No. 28524 with LSA Associates, Inc., and Agreement No. 28525 with RBF Consulting. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 19. 05-3333 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Alexis Thao A Duong and Danny Hoang Ta, dba Long Beach Dairy and Liquor, for a person-to-person transfer of an Off-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 725 East 4th Street, with existing conditions. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. Page 9 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 19. 05-3341 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Derry 207 B Corporation, dba Cafe Key Largo on Broadway, for a person-to-person transfer of an On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for a bonafide eating place, at 2751 East Broadway, with existing conditions. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 20. 05-3342 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 27726 with Tetra Tech, Inc., to extend the term of Agreement for one year until October 31, 2006; and to increase the total amount of the agreement by $156,934. (Districts 2,3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 21. 05-3343 Recommendation to request the City Attorney to accept an easement deed for the widening of the sidewalk adjacent to 5090 Los Coyotes Diagonal. (District 4) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 22. 05-3344 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement with the City of Cypress for Bloomfield Street Rehabilitation. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 23. 05-3348 Recommendation to receive and file the minutes of: Harbor Commission - October 3, 2005 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. Passed The Consent Agenda Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Reyes Uranga Page 10 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 24. 05-3349 Recommendation requesting City Manager to return to City Council, within 30 days, with a report detailing City policy regarding parkway tree removal and replacement policies and procedures. REGULAR AGENDA: (07:01 PM) 24. 05-3349 Recommendation requesting City Manager to return to City Council, within 30 days, with a report detailing City policy regarding parkway tree removal and replacement policies and procedures. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Vice Mayor Kell spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal 25. 05-3350 Recommendation requesting City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Long Beach Municipal Code Section 10.22.080 to create a restriction related to the parking of "for sale" vehicles on 7th Street between Redondo Avenue and Park Avenue; and on 2nd Street between Livingston Drive and Ximeno Avenue. Councilmember Colonna spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Page 11 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 26. 05-3357 Recommendation to request City Manager to identify and report back to Council, within 30 days, on all excess revenues, including Transient Occupancy Tax, that are deposited into the City's General Fund; and to direct those funds to restore Library cuts related to hours and materials. Councilmember O’Donnell spoke. Councilmember Lerch spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Motion: Approve recommendation to identify and report back to Council, within 30 days, on all excess revenues, that are deposited into the City’s General Fund, so as to be available to restore Library cuts related to hours and materials. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Page 12 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember O'Donnell, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation to identify and report back to Council, within 30 days, on all excess revenues, that are deposited into the City’s General Fund, so as to be available to restore Library cuts related to hours and materials. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch 27. 05-3358 Recommendation to request City Attorney and City Manager to review and report back to Council within 45 days, regarding the Long Beach Airport Noise Ordinance with respect to: the current fine structure for late night flights; the recent history of late night violations; and the City's "bridge time" policy. Councilmember O’Donnell spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Jan Samson spoke. Laura Sellmer spoke. Terry McQuaid spoke. Greg Herweg spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember O'Donnell, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation and include airport staff workload in the report back to Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Richardson Item No. 35 was considered at this time. Item No. 36 was considered at this time. Page 13 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 28. 05-3359 Recommendation to request City Manager to provide a report on the Southern California International Gateway Project (SCIG); and to communicate comments of the City of Long Beach in response to the Notice of Preparation issued by the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department on September 19, 2005; and direct that matters related to the SCIG be referred to the I-710 Oversight Committee with authority to take appropriate action and prepare recommendations for City Council adoption. Distributed at meeting: A letter from Nick Sramek. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Richardson 29. 05-3315 Recommendation to adopt attached resolution authorizing the City's intent to issue Tax-Exempt Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $6 million for additional financing for the Decro Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Project; and Authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete this transaction as indicated in the resolution. (Districts 1,6,9) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0119. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 14 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Richardson Enactment No: RES-05-0119 30. 05-3329 Recommendation to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds in the amount of $2,500,000 for the purpose of providing additional financing for the acquisition and construction of the Jamboree West Gateway Apartments ; and approving other related documents and actions; and Authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete this transaction as indicated in the resolution. (District 1) Councilmember Lerch spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0120. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Richardson Enactment No: RES-05-0120 31. 05-3330 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a renewal of Tier Technologies maintenance agreement, in an amount not to exceed $255,670 annually, and the optional support agreement, in an amount not to exceed $167,670 annually, to support the City's financial systems, with an option for two additional one-year renewal periods. (Citywide) 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, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Richardson Page 15 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 32. 05-3332 Recommendation to adopt the amended Salary Resolution for Fiscal Year 2006. (Citywide) Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Mayor O'Neill spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Dennis Head spoke. Janet Wright spoke. Tony Esparza spoke. John Lewis spoke. Phillip Bernstein spoke. Ann Smithson spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation, with the exception of the Non-Career School Guard, and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0121. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Richardson Enactment No: RES-05-0121 33. 05-3334 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute lease by and between the City of Long Beach and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Long Page 16 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Beach, a California nonprofit corporation, for City-owned property located at 1835 West Willard Street, for a term of 30 years at $1 annual rent. (District 7) A motion was made by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, 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, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Baker and Richardson 34. 05-3140 Recommendation to request City Manager to report back to the City Council with an implementation plan for the installation and operation of surveillance cameras in the downtown area. Distributed at meeting: Long Beach Police Department, Video Monitoring Proposal. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 3 - Baker, O'Donnell and Richardson Item No. 35 was considered following Item No. 27. 35. 05-3335 Recommendation to receive and file the attached monthly Airport activities reports. (District 5) Vice Mayor Kell spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Page 17 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Joe Sopo spoke. Greg Herweg spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Richardson Item No. 36 was considered following Item No. 35 and prior to Item No. 28. 36. 05-3336 Recommendation to receive and file the Annual Long Beach Airport Noise Budget Analysis Report. (District 5) Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Dennis Dunn spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Richardson 37. 05-3352 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an amendment and restatement of the Harbor Department Salary Resolution. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0122. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Baker and Richardson Page 18 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Enactment No: RES-05-0122 Page 19 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 38. 05-3355 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the compensation fixed by the Board of Water Commissioners for officers and employees in the Water Department. The Board of Water Commissioners, at its meeting of Thursday, October 6, 2005, by motion duly made and carried, approved Water Department Resolution No. W D-I 205, (rescinding Resolution No. WD-I 187) to fix the compensation of the Water Department employees to coincide with the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 City Salary Resolution. We respectfully request that you approve the attached resolution approving the Water Department’s Resolution No. WD-1205, as adopted. A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0123. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Baker and Richardson Enactment No: RES-05-0123 ORDINANCES: (09:28 PM) 39. 05-3337 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Departmental Organization Ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, 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, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Baker and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-05-0041 Page 20 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 40. 05-3298 Recommendation to declare the ordinance relating to expansion and alteration of residential uses with nonconforming parking, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-05-0037. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Baker and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-05-0037 41. 05-3353 Recommendation to declare ordinance relating to maintaining nonconforming rights to existing driveways in parking impacted areas, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-05-0038. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Baker and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-05-0038 42. 05-3354 Recommendation to declare ordinance relating to maintenance of nonconforming parking rights in Area D of the Coastal Zone, read and adopted as read. (District 3) A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-05-0039. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Page 21 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Absent: 2 - Baker and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-05-0039 ANNOUNCEMENTS: (09:30 PM) Councilmember Reyes Uranga made community announcements. Councilwoman Gabelich made community announcements. Councilmember Lowenthal made community announcements. Councilmember O'Donnell made community announcements. Councilmember Lerch made community announcements. ADJOURNMENT: (09:37 PM) At 9:37 P.M., Mayor O'Neill adjourned the meeting. 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 22 of 23 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Page 23 of 23

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