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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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 Invocation: Moment of Silence. Flag Salute: Rae Gabelich, Councilwoman, Eighth District. ROLL CALL: (5:05 PM) Councilmembers B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Present: Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Councilmembers Kell Absent: Also Present: Gerald Miller, City Manager; Christine Shippey, Assistant City Manger; Robert Shannon, City Attorney; Larry Herrera, City Clerk; Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk Assistant Mayor O'Neill presiding. Pet Adoption: Julie Pruitt, spcaLA, presented a feline. Councilwoman Richardson moved, seconded by Councilmember Baker, that the minutes of the City Council meetings of Tuesday, October 18, 2005 and Tuesday, November 1, 2005, be approved. Introduction of "Police Chief" for a day winners. (05:07 PM) Presentation of donations from Kennel Clubs to the K-9 Association. (05:16 PM) HEARINGS: (5:20 PM) 1. 05-3426 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record; continue the hearing; and extend the Temporary Permit until December 13, 2005 on the application of Perlman Inc., dba Hush Restaurant and Page 1 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Banquet Facility, 217 Pine Avenue, for a Permit for Entertainment With Dancing by Patrons at an existing restaurant. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation and extend the Temporary Permit until December 13, 2005. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - B. Lowenthal, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Abstentions: 1 - Baker Absent: 2 - Colonna and Kell 2. 05-3427 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 Broadlind Lounge, LLC, 149 Linden Avenue, B100, for a Permit for Entertainment With Dancing by Patrons at an existing restaurant. (District 2) Distribute at meeting: Petition received from Lafayette Condominium residents and a letter received from R. Blackshere. Melinda Hinds spoke in support. Ed Coutchie spoke in opposition. Christine Reed spoke in opposition. Councilmember Baker spoke. Michael Vidal (applicant) spoke. Councilmember Baker spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve one year temporary permit with operating hours of Thursday through Saturday until 2:00 A.M. and Sunday through Wednesday until midnight. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell Page 2 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 3. 05-3428 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record; conclude the hearing; and declare ordinance amending the Downtown Long Beach Planned Development District (PD-30) Ordinance, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading (Case No. 0507-07). (Districts 1,2) Distributed at meeting: Letters received from Aric J. Nay, Kurt Schneiter, Gayle Grubb, and Laura Hamilton. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Tom Paradise 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, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell Enactment No: ORD-05-0042 PUBLIC COMMENT: (06:08 PM) Thomas Murphy spoke regarding voting. Page 3 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM CONSENT CALENDAR: (06:10 PM) Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Items 4 - 24, except for Items 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 20. Passed The Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, including all the items marked as having been adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 4. 05-3429 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 $54,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Hilda Forde. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless members of the City Council, staff or the public request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Requests by the public for separate consideration should be made to the Mayor' s Office or City Clerk Department prior to the beginning of the council meeting. 5. 05-3430 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 $47,982.50 for claim of Diana Adamson; $16,742.50 for claim of Margaret Barajas; $68,382.50 and $5,915 (for a total amount of $74,297.50) for claim of James Espinosa; $10,600 for claim of David Garcia; $21,420 for claim of James Howard LaBarba; $15,817.50 for claim of Melisa Shaw; and $74,102.50 and $10,000 to settle Vocational Rehabilitation (for a total amount of $84,102.50) for claim of Gerald Sylvester in compliance with the Appeals Board Orders. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. Page 4 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 6. 05-3431 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award and Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay (1) $59,542.50 for Stipulations with Request for Award (2) $2,500 for Compromise and Release; and (3) $5,000 to settle Vocational Rehabilitation (for a total amount of $67,042.50) for claim of William Wallace in compliance with the Appeals Board Order. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 7. 05-3439 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with Legal Counsel Ezra, Brutzkus, Gubner, LLP in the matter entitled Queen's Seaport Development, Inc., Case No. LA05-15175VZ. 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: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 8. 05-3440 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to Contract No. 28728 with Legal Counsel M. Brian McMahon in the matter entitled Long Beach Oil Development Company vs. City of Long Beach, et al., Case No. CV 03-6655. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 9. 05-3432 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute contract with Edward White & Co., LLP to conduct the Article 9, review in an amount not to exceed $257,500 for term of December 1, 2005 to November 30, 2006. Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilwoman Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Yes: 7 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Kell 10. 05-3436 Recommendation to adopt the resolutions relating to the City of Long Beach Primary Nominating Election on April 11, 2006. A resolution ordering, proclaiming, calling and giving notice of a Primary Nominating Election in the City of Long Beach, California, on Tuesday, the 11th day of April, 2006, for the nomination and/or election of candidates for five (5) offices on the City Council, and four (4) city officials, each for a full term of four (4) years, commencing with the third Tuesday of July, 2006, and adopting provisions relating to the translations of and the charges for costs of candidate statements. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0130 on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: RES-05-0130 05-3437 A resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of a Primary Nominating Election to be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, and a General Municipal Election to be held in the City on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0131 on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: RES-05-0131 05-3438 A resolution consenting to requests from the Board of Education of the Long Beach Unified School District and the Board of Trustees of the Long Beach Community College District to consolidate Governing Board Member elections with the City of Long Beach Primary Nominating Election to be held on April 11, 2006. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0132 on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: RES-05-0132 Page 6 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 11. 05-3434 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 27, 2005 and November 10, 2005. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 12. 05-3402 Recommendation to approve Community Development Advisory Commission funding recommendations for the FY06 Neighborhood Partners Program in the amount of $21,952. (Districts 1,6) Thomas Murphy spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga 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, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Kell 13. 05-3403 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to Contract No. 28908, with the California State University Long Beach Foundation for $154,710; a Second Amendment to Contract No. 28867, with the UAW-Labor and Employment Training Corporation in the amount of $118,500; a time-only extension to Contract No. 27206, with Foster Assessment Center and Testing Service; and extend the terms of the agreements. (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. 05-3416 Recommendation to receive and file Investment Report for quarter ending September 30, 2005. (Citywide) Page 7 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 15. 05-3418 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute agreement and subsequent amendments with Los Angeles County Children and Families First - Proposition 10 Commission to implement the Best Babies Collaborative Program for an amount of $280,454; execute subcontracts in the amount of $62,470 and subsequent amendments with the listed subcontract agencies for outreach and health education; execute an amendment to the planning grant to extend the due date for plan materials; and increase appropriations in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HE) by $280,454 for the period of October 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. (Districts 1,6,7,9) 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: 6 - Baker, Colonna, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 3 - B. Lowenthal, O'Donnell and Kell 16. 05-3417 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents with the State of California Office of Emergency Services, to receive funding to update the Long Beach Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Area Plan in the amount of $8,000 for a period of one year; and increase appropriations in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HE) by $8,000. (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: 6 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 3 - B. Lowenthal, Kell and Lerch Page 8 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 17. 05-3419 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Ernestina Correa Luna and Nicandro Luna, dba El Mar Azul, for a person-to-person transfer of an On-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License for public premises, at 1525 Santa Fe Avenue, with existing conditions. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 18. 05-3420 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Creative Host Services Incorporated, dba Legend’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, for a person-to-person transfer of an On-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place, at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive, with existing conditions. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 19. 05-3421 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bruce Tan, dba Richie's Liquor and Market, for a person-to-person transfer of an Off-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 729 West Pacific Coast Highway, with existing conditions. (District 6) Distributed at meeting: Councilwoman Richardson's memorandum. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Baker, that this matter be laid over to the December 13, 2005 meeting in order to further discuss conditions with the applicant. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 2 - Kell and Lerch 20. 05-3422 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Amor Potestades Amacio and Isidro Alag Amacio, dba SNJ Company, for a person-to-person transfer of an Off-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 5281 Long Beach Boulevard, with existing conditions. (District 8) Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Page 9 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 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, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 21. 05-3423 Recommendation to adopt resolution of intention to vacate portions of Fourth Street and Elm Avenue adjacent to 395 East Fourth Street; and set the date of hearing for Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0133 and set the date of hearing for Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: RES-05-0133 22. 05-3424 Recommendation to request City Attorney to accept an easement deed for the widening of Pacific Coast Highway adjacent to 1075 East Pacific Coast Highway. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 23. 05-3425 Recommendation to approve donation of four surplus lawnmowers - Unit Numbers 14174, 14181, 14182 and 14183 to the Long Beach Unified School District. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 24. 05-3433 Recommendation to receive and file minutes of: Harbor Commission - October 24 and October 31, 2005. Parks and Recreation Commission - September 15, 2005. Water Commission - October 20, 2005. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. REGULAR AGENDA: (06:27 PM) Page 10 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 25. 05-3382 Recommendation to request City Manager to: 1) work with the Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent, the Commission on Youth and Children, and the Long Beach Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Task Force to make recommendations on working together to introduce more directed enrichment at the Recreation Park Teen Center; and 2) ensure that the students that use the Center are given the opportunity to participate in programs at Woodrow Wilson Senior High School and at other local centers. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich 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: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Kell and Reyes Uranga 26. 05-3404 Recommendation to request City Manager provide a report to the City Council concerning the possibility of introducing mounted police patrols into the Downtown area. Councilmember Colonna spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Alan Hose spoke. Kraig Kojian spoke. Page 11 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 27. 05-3441 Recommendation to request City Manager to have a staff member obtain the information on "J for Jobs," if appropriate; and to include such information in all City of Long Beach development opportunities. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 28. 05-3442 Recommendation to request City Manager to host a City Council Study Session designed to develop a regional and national strategy to advocate for the extension of a contract with the Pentagon for C-17 cargo planes, with participation by and invitations to members of Congress, the State Legislature, impacted businesses, members of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, impacted employee associations, and The State and Federal Advocacy Team. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember O'Donnell, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 29. 05-3405 Recommendation to adopt resolution finding that the tax increment Page 12 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM funding allocated to the North Long Beach Redevelopment Project Area transfer to the Central Long Beach Redevelopment Project Area, for the purpose of increasing, improving and preserving the supply of low- and moderate-income housing, will be of benefit to the North Redevelopment Project Area; and increase the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 budget appropriation in the Central Long Beach Redevelopment Project Area fund (RD 228) by $1.3 million. (Citywide) Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Mayor O'Neill spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0134. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell Enactment No: RES-05-0134 30. 05-3406 Recommendation to approve the Downtown Long Beach Property and Business Improvement District Annual Report for the period of January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, automatically extending the current agreement with the Downtown Long Beach Associates for one year; and increase budget appropriations by $176,161 in the Civic Center Fund (IS 380) and Department of Public Works (PW). (Districts 1,2) 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, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Page 13 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Kell 31. 05-3407 Recommendation to approve the Magnolia Industrial Group Property and Business Improvement District Annual Report and Assessment for the period of December 1, 2005 through November 30, 2006; and automatically extend the current agreement with the Magnolia Industrial Group, Inc. for a one-year period. (District 1) A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Colonna and Kell 32. 05-3409 Recommendation to receive and file presentation on Influenza and Pandemic Response. (Citywide) Distributed at meeting: Update on Influenza and Pandemic Response Plan. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Mayor O'Neill 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, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 33. 05-3408 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all contract documents and subsequent amendments with the State of California Department of Health Services for the California Nutrition Network grant, for a maximum amount of $2,814,948 for a period of three years, from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2008. (Citywide) Page 14 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 34. 05-3410 Recommendation to adopt resolution objecting to the transfer of the Rancho Dominguez Sphere of Influence area from Long Beach to Carson. (Citywide) Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Councilmember Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember Lerch spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0135. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell Enactment No: RES-05-0135 35. 05-3411 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Tricolore Incorporated, dba La Parolaccia, for a premise-to-premise transfer of an On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for a bonafide eating place, at 2943-2945 East Broadway, with conditions. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Page 15 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Kell 36. 05-3412 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Pthlder Incorporated, dba The Potholder Cafe, for an original On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for a bonafide eating place , at 3700 East Broadway, with conditions. (District 3) Distributed at meeting: Conditions to license and a petition received from Susan de la Para. Susan de la Para spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 37. 05-3413 Recommendation to receive and file the monthly Airport activities reports . (District 5) Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Mayor O'Neill spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember O'Donnell, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - B. Lowenthal, Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - Kell 38. 05-3414 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Contract No. 29041 with Damon Construction, Inc., for an annual contract for sidewalk repairs, curb ramps and related Page 16 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM improvements, extending the term of the contract to December 31, 2006, and increasing the contract by $1,500,000 for a total amount of $7,000,000. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Baker and Kell 39. 05-3415 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute agreements, amendments to extend the term, and all related documents to purchase and implement a code enforcement and land management permitting system, including related software, hardware, professional services, and first year system support fees from Hansen Information Technologies , Inc. ($3,446,580) and Business Objects, Inc. ($231,000) for a total cost of $3,677,580. (Citywide) Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. 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, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 2 - Baker and Kell ORDINANCE: (08:07 PM) 40. 05-3272 Recommendation to declare urgency ordinance establishing a temporary limitation (moratorium) of certain used car sales businesses on Long Beach Boulevard between Willow Street and Anaheim Street, read and adopted as read. (Districts 1,6) A motion was made by Councilmember Lowenthal, seconded by Councilwoman Richardson, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-05-0040. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - B. Lowenthal, Colonna, O'Donnell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Page 17 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Absent: 2 - Baker and Kell Enactment No: ORD-05-0040 ANNOUNCEMENTS: (08:08 PM) Councilmember Lowenthal made community announcements. Councilwoman Richardson made community announcements and requested that the meeting adjourn in memory of Warren Jackson. Councilmember Lerch made community announcements and requested that the meeting adjourn in memory of Robert Smith and Al Bautista. Councilmember Reyes Uranga made community announcements. Councilwoman Gabelich made community announcements. ADJOURNMENT: (08:20 PM) At 8:20 P.M., Mayor O’Neill adjourned the meeting in memory of Warren Jackson, Robert Smith, and Al Bautista. Economic Development and Finance Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:00 p.m., Council Lounge. December 6, 2005 -- Hearing for the proposed expansion of Preferential Parking District “I.” (District 3) Page 18 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM An agenda may be obtained from the City Clerk Department prior to the meeting or can be mailed if the City Clerk is provided self-addressed, stamped envelopes mailed to: City Clerk Dept., City Hall Plaza Level, 333 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802. The City Council agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at www.longbeach.gov. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via e-mail should subscribe to the City of Long Beach E-Notify System at http://www.longbeach.gov/enotify/default.asp. Agenda items may also be reviewed in the City Clerk Department or the Plaza Level Information Desk of the Main Library and at Branch Libraries. 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