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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Lena Gonzalez, 1st District Stacy Mungo, 5th District Dr. Suja Lowenthal, Vice Mayor, 2nd District Dee Andrews, 6th District Suzie A. Price, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District Patrick O'Donnell, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District Rex Richardson, 9th District Patrick H. West, City Manager Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor Larry Herrera-Cabrera, City Clerk Charles Parkin, City Attorney FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed. The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented, except for Agenda Item Nos. 1.15 and 1.16 which were considered after Agenda Item No. 13. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, reported out from Closed Session that the City Council voted 9 to 0, to settle the Long Beach Police Officers Association vs. City of Long Beach, Long Beach Police Department; James McDonnell, Chief of Police; LA Times, Intervenor and Real Party in Interest, CA Supreme Court Case No. S200872 in the amount of $122,500, share of the City, for a total amount of $245,000 split equally with the Long Beach Police Officers Association. ROLL CALL (5:46 PM) Councilmembers Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Present: Uranga, Austin and Richardson Also present: Patrick H. West, City Manager; Jyl Marden, Interim Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Laura Doud, City Auditor; Larry Herrera-Cabrera, City Clerk; Poonam Davis, Assistant City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, City Clerk Assistant. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Dee Andrews, Councilman, Sixth District. BUDGET HEARING (5:48 PM) 1. 14-0660 Recommendation to receive and discuss proposed Fiscal Year 2015 budgets for the following departments: Harbor Department and Department of Financial Management; and Receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the Page 1 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM public hearing and take the actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2015 budget as listed in Attachment A. (Citywide) Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Jon Slangerup, Chief Executive of the Harbor Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. John Gross, Director of Financial Management, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Rene Castro spoke. Alicia Morales spoke; and submitted correspondence. Laura Merryfield spoke. Jonathan Bribiesca spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Gonzalez spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 1. 14-0677 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the FY 15 budget 1 for the Long Beach Harbor Department as adopted by the Board of Harbor Commissioners on July 14, 2014. (A-1) Page 2 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0075. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - O'Donnell and Andrews Enactment No: RES-14-0075 1. 14-0678 Recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. (A-2) 2 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - O'Donnell and Andrews 1. 14-0679 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving Resolution No. 3 WD-1326 establishing the rates and charges for water and sewer service to all customers, as adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners on June 19, 2014, as an Emergency Ordinance, read, and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (A-3) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Austin, to declare Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-14-0012 read and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: ORD-14-0012 1. 14-0680 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the FY 15 budget of 4 the Long Beach Water Department as adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners on June 19, 2014. (A-4) Page 3 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0076. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: RES-14-0076 1. 14-0681 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Master Fee and 5 Charges Schedule for specified City services for Citywide fees and charges for the City of Long Beach. (A-5) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0077. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: RES-14-0077 1. 14-0682 Recommendation to approve the FY 15 One-Year Capital 6 Improvement Program. (A-6) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 1. 14-0683 Recommendation to adopt a motion approving the FY 15 budget for 7 the Long Beach Community Investment Company (formerly known as the Long Beach Housing Development Company) in the amount of $9,290,777. (A-7) Page 4 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 1. 14-0684 Recommendation to adopt a motion approving the estimated 8 transfer of $17,300,000 from the Harbor Revenue Fund to the Tidelands Operating Fund. (A-8) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - O'Donnell 1. 14-0685 Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing the "Gann 9 Appropriations Limit" (Limit) for FY 15 pursuant to Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution. (A-9) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0078. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Enactment No: RES-14-0078 1. 14-0686 Recommendation to adopt the Mayor's proposed budget 10 recommendations, as amended, to the FY 15 Proposed Budget. (A-10) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - O'Donnell Page 5 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 1. 14-0687 Recommendation to adopt the Budget Oversight Committee's 11 proposed funding recommendations, as amended, to the FY 15 Proposed Budget. (A-11) Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Motion: Approve recommendation, with the amendments to: [1] reprogram $1,000,000 from the Infrastructure, Systems Replacement, and Technology Reserve; $1,000,000 from the supplemental funds for streets; $1,000,000 from the supplemental funds for sidewalks; $800,000 from funds set aside for storm water compliance; $50,000 from remaining funds from the HVAC upgrade; for a total of $3,850,000 to be reprogrammed for infrastructure divide by nine; and [2] reassign $37,500 for the truancy intervention program; $20,780 for high speed copying and scanning equipment from the City Prosecutor FY 14 year-end surplus. Moved by Suja Lowenthal, seconded by Stacy Mungo. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Page 6 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilmember Uranga spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Gonzalez spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilman Andrews spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Motion: Substitute motion to reduce the Budget Oversight Committee recommendation of $3,850,000 by $300,000 to go to the Long Beach Police Department overtime fund to address residential burglaries. Moved by Suzie A. Price, seconded by Patrick O'Donnell. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. John Dawson spoke. Page 7 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A second substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation, with the amendments to: [1] reprogram $1,000,000 from the Infrastructure, Systems Replacement, and Technology Reserve; $1,000,000 from the supplemental funds for streets; $1,000,000 from the supplemental funds for sidewalks; $800,000 from funds set aside for storm water compliance; $50,000 from remaining funds from the HVAC upgrade; for a total of $3,850,000 to be reprogrammed for infrastructure divide by nine, with programmatic exceptions to infrastructure capped at $50,000; [2] reassign $37,500 for the truancy intervention program; $20,780 for high speed copying and scanning equipment from the City Prosecutor FY 14 year-end surplus; [3] allocate $350,000 for the Police Department from the FY 14 year-end Uplands oil surplus for the purpose of residential burglaries; and [4] approve $97,000 of the $149,704 Language Access Policy staff recommendation, holding back $52,000 itemized for recorded telephone messages and reprogramming the $52,000 along with an additional $100,000 from the Artificial Turf Conversion fund to the Language Access Policy, allowing staff to determine the allocation of the $152,000 for phone line translation and moving towards a single line access. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 1. 14-0688 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Departmental 12 Organization Ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (A-12) Councilmember Uranga spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to declare ordinance, as amended, 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: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Page 8 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Enactment No: ORD-14-0014 1. 14-0689 Recommendation to adopt the amended Salary Resolution for FY 13 15. (A-13) Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation, as amended; and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0079. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-14-0079 1. 14-0690 Recommendation to adopt a motion amending the proposed FY 15 14 budget. (A-14) Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Page 9 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation, as amended, to reallocate cost center for Park Rangers from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine to the Police Department. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson No: 1 - O'Donnell 1. 14-0691 Recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. (A-15) 15 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 1. 14-0692 Recommendation to declare the Appropriations Ordinance for FY 16 15, creating and establishing the funds of the Municipal Government and appropriating money to and authorizing expenditures from said funds and for said fiscal year as an Emergency Ordinance, read, and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (A-16) Councilmember Richardson spoke. Susanne Browne spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Page 10 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, to declare Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-14-0013, as amended for Exhibits A and B, read and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-14-0013 PUBLIC COMMENT (8:05 PM) Dennis Dunn spoke regarding a haven for battered wives. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Councilman Andrews spoke. Gary Shelton spoke regarding the upcoming Civic Center RFP proposal. Mario Diaz spoke regarding watering the trees on Santa Fe Avenue. Councilwoman Gonzalez spoke. CONSENT CALENDAR (8:16 PM) Passed The Consent Calendar A motion was made by Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 - 11. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 2. 14-0661 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 12, 2014. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 14-0662 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 11, 2014 and August 25, 2014. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 14-0663 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Assessment Report for October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 for Page 11 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment and setting the date of hearing for October 21, 2014. (Districts 7,8) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0080 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-14-0080 5. 14-0664 Recommendation to accept the donation of real property for open space near the southeast corner of 20th Street and Santa Fe Avenue (1640 West 20th Street); authorize City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer; and accept the Categorical Exemption CE 14-073. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 14-0665 Recommendation to receive and file the report, “Elevation Changes in the City of Long Beach, November 2013 through April 2014.” (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 14-0666 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to participate in the Securing the Cities (STC) Grant Program. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 14-0667 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the 2015 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant; and increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR 120) in the Police Department (PD) by $400,000. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 9. 14-0668 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed to Marina Pacifica, LLC, in order to convey the City’s interest in current water line easements and accept new easements at the newly constructed City National Bank branch building, located at 6398 East Pacific Coast Highway. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 12 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 10. 14-0669 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit for sidewalk dining at Super Mex Restaurant, located at 4711 East Second Street. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 14-0670 Recommendation to receive and file minutes for: Civil Service Commission - August 6, 2014. Planning Commission - July 17, 2014. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (8:16 PM) 12. 14-0638 Recommendation to receive and file the application Jason Chang Muk Kang, dba Seoulmate, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 4712 East 7th Street. (District 3) Distributed at the meeting: ABC conditions. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, to approve recommendation with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson REGULAR AGENDA (8:17 PM) 13. 14-0676 Recommendation to receive and file the Summary Report on Proposition H (FY's 2007 - 2013). Laura Doud, City Auditor, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilman Andrews spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 14. 14-0671 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to Page 13 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments between the City of Long Beach and the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in the amount of $4,540,982 for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Supplement Program, for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. (Citywide) Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilman Andrews spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 15. 14-0672 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ AP13-030 for Airport Consultant Services for Various On-Call Projects and award contracts to Kleinfelder West, Inc. (dba Kleinfelder), of Los Angeles, CA, and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Raleigh, NC, for as-needed airport pavement evaluation (Task Order 001) and other related services, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, and authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments thereto, provided that the aggregate total is not exceeded. (District 5) A motion was made by Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 16. 14-0673 Recommendation to find that excavations on Maine Avenue, between Roble Way and 6th Street, are immediately required for the general health, safety, and welfare of the City and cannot be delayed; that alternatives to excavating, such as alternative routing, or construction methods, such as boring or excavation of the parkway, are not possible; approve a discretionary permit to excavate areas in certain City streets that have been slurry sealed Page 14 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM within the previous 24 months, in accordance with Section 14.08.060 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (District 1) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 17. 14-0674 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to amend Contract No. 33359 with Avi-Con, Incorporated, dba CA Construction, for an additional $68,739 for change order-related expenditures associated with the improvement of the City’s Multi-Service Center, at 1301 and 1327 West 12th Street, and execute all documents necessary to complete the construction of the Multi-Service Center, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,437,239. (District 1) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 18. 14-0675 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6979 for the Improvements of Magnolia Avenue, between Ocean Boulevard and 4th Street; award the contract to Ruiz Concrete & Paving, of Long Beach, CA, for the base bid in the amount of $356,169, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $53,425, for a total contract amount not to exceed $409,594; and authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto. (Districts 1,2) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson NEW BUSINESS (8:37 PM) 19. 14-0714 Recommendation to request that City Council communicate its expectations as a basis for confirmation of the next Assistant City Page 15 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Manager; that City Manager give City Council ample time to review candidates being considered prior to the confirmation vote; and City Manager share top candidates in order of preference with City Council in Closed Session. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Councilman Andrews spoke. Councilwoman Gonzalez spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lowenthal, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Gonzalez, Lowenthal, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 20. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, September 2, 2014. 21. 14-0718 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 29, 2014. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 22. 14-0720 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 2, 2014. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS (8:49 PM) Councilman Andrews made community announcements. Page 16 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilmember Uranga made community announcements. Councilman Austin made community announcements. Councilmember Richardson made community announcements. Councilwoman Mungo made community announcements. Councilmember O'Donnell requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Patricia Weber; and made community announcements. Councilwoman Price made community announcements. Vice Mayor Lowenthal requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jerry Ellner; and made community announcements. ADJOURNMENT (8:59 PM) At 8:59 PM, Vice Mayor Lowenthal adjourned the meeting in memory of Patricia Weber and Jerry Ellner. pr Page 17 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD 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 18 of 18