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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 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: (05:04 PM) Councilmembers Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Present: Gabelich and Lerch Councilmembers B. Lowenthal Absent: Also present: Gerald Miller, City Manager; Reggie Harrison, Deputy City Manager; Robert Shannon, City Attorney; Larry Herrera, City Clerk; Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor O'Neill presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Flag Salute: Boy Scout Troop 29 Pet Adoption: Julie Pruitt, spcaLA, presented a canine. Councilmember Baker moved, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, that the minutes of the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 13, 2005, be approved. Page 1 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM HEARINGS: (05:08 PM) 1. 05-3527 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record; find that the public convenience and necessity requires the operation of pedicabs as prescribed in the application; find that the rate of $1 for each 1/10 of a mile is just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory; and authorize City Manager to approve a permit and amendments thereto for the operation of 20 pedicabs by Long Beach Pedicabs LLC. (Districts 1,2) 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 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal 2. 05-3528 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record; conclude the hearing; Adopt resolution amending the Open Space and Recreation Element of the General Plan to include additional City parklands established in 2005; Vice Mayor Kell spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0143. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Enactment No: RES-05-0143 05-3530 Declare ordinance rezoning these properties to the Park District, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; Page 2 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, 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 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Enactment No: ORD-06-0003 05-3531 Declare ordinance amending Planned Development District (PD) PD-1 (SEADIP - Southeast Area Development Improvement Plan) to include new parklands, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, 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 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Enactment No: ORD-06-0001 05-3533 Declare ordinance amending Planned Development District PD-22 (Pacific Electric Railway) to include new parklands, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, 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 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Enactment No: ORD-06-0002 Page 3 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 05-3535 Declare ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code Section 21.35.010 and Table 35-2 of the Zoning Regulations to include these additional parklands, read the first time, and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, 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 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Enactment No: ORD-06-0004 05-3537 Declare ordinance dedicating these new parks as parks in perpetuity, read the first time, and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, 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: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Enactment No: ORD-06-0005 05-3539 Adopt resolution instructing the Director of Planning and Building to submit the subject resolutions, ordinances and supporting materials to the California Coastal Commission for their review and approval. (Districts 1,2,3,4,6,7,8) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kell, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0144. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Page 4 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Enactment No: RES-05-0144 3. 05-3541 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation, including the petitions, into the record; conclude the public hearing; and request City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Long Beach Municipal Code, modifying Preferential Parking District “I” to include Rendina Street between Palo Verde Avenue and Iroquois Avenue as recommended by the City Traffic Engineer. (District 3) 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 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. Mayor O'Neill announced that 26 and 28 would be taken out of order to accommodate members of the public. Agenda Item No. 26 was considered at this time. Agenda Item No. 28 was considered at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT: (05:29 PM) Joe Sopo spoke regarding charter reform. Chris Miller spoke regarding the City employee contract. Frank Salinas spoke regarding conflicts of interest. Claudette Grundy spoke regarding homelessness. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Page 5 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Thomas Murphy spoke regarding carbon monoxide pollution. Ed Atkinson spoke regarding the City employee contract. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. Scott Schroyer spoke regarding the City employee contract. Dennis Sales spoke regarding the City employee contract. Robert Bastian spoke regarding a chess club. Gerald Miller, City Manager, spoke. CONSENT CALENDAR: (05:54 PM) Approve Consent Calendar Items 4-19, except for Items 7,9,10,11,12,16, and 18. Passed The Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, including all the items marked as having been adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal 4. 05-3556 Recommendation to approve terms of a proposed settlement between the City and Libra Partners, LLC, relative to the revocation of Entertainment Permit No. BU20147980 (740 East Broadway). (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 5. 05-3554 Recommendation to receive and file the transmittal of the lease audit report on Bolder Group, Inc. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 6. 05-3549 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between December 8, 2005 and December 15, 2005. Page 6 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 7. 05-3526 Recommendation to receive and file Annual Report on Community Facilities District No. 6 to comply with the Local Agency Special Tax Bond and Accountability Act. (District 2) Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Lerch 8. 05-3529 Recommendation to refer to Hearing Officer appeal to denial of business license for Phillina Has, dba Phillina's Beauty Shop and Supplies, 1001 E. Pacific Coast Highway, No. 109. (District 6) A motion was made to approve recommendation and refer to Hearing Officer on the Consent Agenda. 9. 05-3534 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. PA-00506; and award contracts to GP Resources, Inc., and Rosemead Oil Products, Inc., for furnishing and delivering petroleum products, in the estimated annual amount of $152,000 for the period of one year, with the option of renewing for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (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, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Lerch 10. 05-3536 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute contract with Arnerich Massena & Associates, Inc., to perform a comprehensive Page 7 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM evaluation of the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan; assist City staff in developing employee education materials; and at the City Manager's discretion assist the City in conducting a request for proposal for deferred compensation provider services, for an amount not to exceed $92,000 for a period of one year. (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: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal 11. 05-3538 Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for a temporary amnesty period for unlicensed businesses. (Citywide) Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-05-0145. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Enactment No: RES-05-0145 12. 05-3540 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to enter into and execute five year term natural gas delivery agreements with sellers of locally produced natural gas. Thomas Murphy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, 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 Page 8 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 13. 05-3543 Recommendation to receive and file application of George's Greek Cafe BS LLC, dba George’s Greek Cafe, for a person-to-person transfer of an On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place, at 5316 East 2nd Street, with existing conditions. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 14. 05-3544 Recommendation to receive and file application of Marcus Brendan Crawshaw and Tracie Cherise Parker, dba The Wine Crush, for a person-to-person transfer of an On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for public premises, and an Off-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 3131 East Broadway, with existing conditions. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 15. 05-3545 Recommendation to receive and file application of Tasty Garden Restaurant, Inc., dba Tasty Garden Restaurant, for a person-to-person transfer of an On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place, at 6415 East Spring Street, with existing conditions. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 16. 05-3546 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the Fourteenth Amendment to Agreement No. 23214 with Compu-Dyne - Public Safety & Justice, Inc., (formerly known as Tiburon, Inc.), adding the Long Beach Airport to the Police Department's Computer-Aided Dispatch System in an amount not to exceed $21,000. (District 5) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, 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 Page 9 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 17. 05-3547 Recommendation to request City Attorney to accept an Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate for the widening of Atlantic Avenue adjacent to 3070 Atlantic Avenue. (District 7) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. 18. 05-3548 Recommendation to approve the update of the Long Beach Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) to add the Bike-Transit Hub Access Plan at the Metro Blue Line Willow Station. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, 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 19. 05-3532 Recommendation to receive and file minutes of: Harbor Commission - December 5, 2005. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Agenda. Page 10 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (06:10 PM) 20. 05-3504 Recommendation to receive and file City Manager's report on Fiscal Year 2005 excess year-end revenue. (Citywide) Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, 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 21. 05-3505 Recommendation to refer the Fiscal Year 2005 Year-End Budget Performance Report to the Budget Oversight Committee. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilwoman Richardson, to approve recommendation and refer to the Budget Oversight Committee The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal 22. 05-3507 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund (TF) and in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PR) by $17,003,722, to match approved loan funds for the Marina rebuilds; and authorize City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 28828 with Connolly-Pacific Co., for $2,486,198, related to the refurbishment of the Long Beach Shoreline Marina and Rainbow Marina, in a total amount not to exceed $32,598,780. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Lerch, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 11 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal 23. 05-3508 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Player's Empire LLC, dba Players, for a person-to-person and premise-to-premise transfer of an On-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place, at 145 West Broadway, 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 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal 24. 05-3509 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Nolberto Figueroa and Rosalina Figueroa, dba Linda's Mexican Delights, for a premise-to-premise transfer of an On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place, at 951 Redondo Avenue, 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 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal 25. 05-3510 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Jose Luis Velarde , dba Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant, for a person-to-person and premise-to-premise transfer of an On-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License for bonafide eating place, at 3229 East Anaheim Street, with conditions. (District 4) A motion was made by Councilmember O'Donnell, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 12 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Page 13 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM REGULAR AGENDA: (06:17 PM) Agenda Item No. 26 was considered following Agenda Item No. 3. 26. 05-3555 Recommendation to approve 2005 nominations for appointments and reappointments to Non-Charter Commissions, Committees, and Boards. 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 27. 05-3557 Recommendation to direct City Manager to report back to City Council in 45 days with a report outlining the cost estimate of each potential alternative considered in the Airport improvements EIR, including the no build option; and Direct City Manager to report back to City Council in 60 days with a report on potential financing strategies for each option that would not encumber the City for future debt obligations. Councilmember O’Donnell spoke. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. Vice Mayor Kell spoke. Robert Shannon, City Attorney, spoke. Laura Sellmer spoke. Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember O'Donnell, seconded by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, to approve recommendation and direct City Manger to report back to City Council in 45 days with a report on cost estimates, and report back in 60 days with a report on potential financing strategies. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 14 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Yes: 8 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga, Gabelich and Lerch Absent: 1 - B. Lowenthal Agenda Item No. 28 was considered following Agenda Item No. 26, and prior to Public Comment. 28. 05-3558 Recommendation to recognize Pollo Campero for its contributions to the community and to express our appreciation for their investments in the City. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, 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 29. 05-3542 Recommendation to receive and file Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Housing Element Annual Report; and instruct the Director of Planning and Building to submit the Annual Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. (Citywide) 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: 7 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Lerch 30. 05-3550 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents and subsequent amendments with the State of California Department of Health Services (DHS) for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Supplement Program, for an amount of $13,782,000 for a period of three years, from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2008. Page 15 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM (Citywide) 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, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Lerch New Business items are additions to the City Council Agenda subsequent to the posting of the agenda on Thursday afternoon. 31. 05-3551 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute and enter into a five year Natural Gas Delivery Agreement with the Tidelands Oil Production Company for the delivery of locally produced natural gas at a metering station located on Pier “S.” 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, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Lerch 32. 05-3552 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a construction management contract with Concept Marine Associates (CMA), a Division of TranSystems Corporation, for the rebuild of the Alamitos Bay Marina, in the amount of $5,702,000. (District 3) A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember Baker, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Lerch 33. 05-3553 Recommendation to receive and file the monthly Airport activities reports . (District 5) Vice Mayor Kell spoke. Page 16 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Gabelich spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Colonna, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Baker, Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 2 - B. Lowenthal and Lerch Page 17 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM NEW BUSINESS: (06:38 PM) 34. 05-3559 Recommendation to direct City Manager to communicate the City of Long Beach opposition of the Campbell Amendment to H.R. 4437 to the Long Beach Congressional Delegation. Councilmember Reyes Uranga spoke. Councilmember Colonna spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Reyes Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Colonna, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Colonna, O'Donnell, Kell, Richardson, Reyes Uranga and Gabelich Absent: 3 - B. Lowenthal, Baker and Lerch Economic Development and Finance Committee (Attorney/Client) at 11:30 A.M., Council Lounge 35. Affidavits of Service for Special meetings held Tuesday, December 20, 2005. January 3, 2006 -- Hearing for consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission decision to approve a Condominium Conversion of an Existing Apartment Building for Condominium Use at 646 Nebraska Avenue (Case No. 0508-01). (District 2) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vice Mayor Kell made community announcements. Councilmember Reyes Uranga made community announcements. Councilwoman Gabelich made community announcements. Councilwoman Richardson made community announcements, and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Olen Scott. Councilmember Colonna made community announcements. Mayor O'Neill made community announcements. Page 18 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 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. If language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the City Clerk Department at (562) 570-6101, by 12 noon Monday, the day prior to the Council meeting. E-Mail correspondence regarding agenda items can be directed to cityclerk@longbeach.gov. ADJOURNMENT: (07:06 PM) At 7:06 P.M., Mayor O'Neill adjourned the meeting in memory of Olen Scott. 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