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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 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. ROLL CALL (6:00 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; Larry Herrera-Cabrera, City Clerk; Poonam Davis, Assistant City Clerk. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal, Councilmember, Second District. Joanne Kwast, Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation, presented a feline. Presentation for Captain Charles Moore. Vice Mayor Lowenthal spoke. 14-0783 Captain Charles Moore spoke; submitted documentation and a book titled "Plastic Ocean: How a Sea Captain's Chance Discovery Launched a Determined Quest to Save the Oceans" By: Moore, Charles, and Cassandra Phillips. Avery, 2012. This Handout was received and filed. Page 1 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM Presentation for Charles Wright. Councilman Andrews spoke. Charles Wright spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. HEARINGS (6:22 PM) 1. 14-0730 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; and authorize City Manager to extend the agreement with the Fourth Street Business Improvement Association for a one-year term. (District 2) Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gonzalez, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0084. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal Enactment No: RES-14-0084 2. 14-0719 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; and authorize City Manager to extend the agreement with the Belmont Shore Business Association for a one-year term. (District 3) Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Page 2 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0085. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal Enactment No: RES-14-0085 PUBLIC COMMENT (6:27 PM) Jorge Robles spoke regarding hotline help. 14-0782 Veronica Ralphs spoke regarding a hit and run driver; and submitted correspondence. This Handout was received and filed. Jeanne Gallagher spoke regarding plastic waste and environmental health. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. CONSENT CALENDAR (6:39 PM) Passed The Consent Calendar A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez, to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 - 17. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 3. 14-0736 Recommendation to receive and file the Proposition H Audit Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013. Page 3 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 14-0731 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 2, 2014. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 14-0732 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 29, 2014 and September 8, 2014. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 14-0733 Recommendation to request that City Council receive and approve changes to departments and commissions Conflict of Interest Codes filed, in compliance with State law. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 14-0750 Recommendation to City Council to extend the due date for agenda docketing of a City Clerk Department report related to the Long Beach Historical Society's request to receive original Legislative Department public records, until November 11, 2014. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 14-0734 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for Long Beach Police Department, Internal Affairs Division; and adopt resolution. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0086 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-14-0086 9. 14-0735 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Assessment Report from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 for the East Anaheim Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for October 14, 2014. (Districts 3,4) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-14-0087 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-14-0087 10. 14-0737 Recommendation to authorize the Department of Development Services to process a refund in the amount of $361,170 on deposit related to a 2006 development proposal adjacent to the World Trade Center Project; and Page 4 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM Authorize City Attorney to file an interpleader action with the Los Angeles Superior Court to determine to whom the refund should be made. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 14-0738 Recommendation to authorize Department of Development Services to process a refund in the amount of $10,240 to Elyse Avila for the property located at 5000 East 2nd Street. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 12. 14-0739 Recommendation to approve the 2014-2015 Sustainable City Commission Annual Work Plan. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 13. 14-0740 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, any subsequent amendments, and all necessary documents between the City of Long Beach and the State of California Department of Public Health in an amount not to exceed $227,280 for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 14. 14-0741 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments between the City of Long Beach and The Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation to accept funding in the amount of $80,000 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 to expand chronic disease prevention and wellness activities. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 15. 14-0742 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents with the County of Los Angeles to receive $105,893 to operate a Youth Jobs Program that will assist approximately 53 youth, ages 14-21; execute any needed subsequent amendments; and increase appropriations in the Community Development Grants Fund (SR 150) in the Department of Human Resources (HR) by $105,893. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 5 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM 16. 14-0743 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Los Angeles for Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse lockup operations. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 17. 14-0744 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and to increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR 120) in the Police Department (PD) by $226,287. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA (6:39 PM) 18. 14-0751 Recommendation to request City Manager to investigate the feasibility of bringing the USS RANGER (CV-61) Super Carrier to the City of Long Beach and report back to City Council and direct City Attorney to prepare a resolution stating the City of Long Beach has an interest in the USS Ranger (CV-61) Super Carrier. Councilman Andrews spoke. Robert Harmon spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Gonzalez spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Page 6 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 19. 14-0745 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Kathy M. Gaylord, as Successor Trustee of the Michael E. Crawley, Sr., and Patricia S. Crawley 1999 Trust (Seller), for the purchase of certain real property located at 1858 Atlantic Avenue (APN 7210-016-009) in the amount of $380,000; accept the Categorical Exemption CE 14-071; and Increase appropriations in the Refuse Fund (EF 330) in the Public Works Department (PW) by $400,000. (District 6) Councilman Andrews spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 20. 14-0746 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB14-110 and award contracts to CED Metropolitan Electrical Distributors, of Los Angeles, CA, and Walter’s Wholesale Electric Company, of Long Beach, CA, to furnish and deliver as-needed electrical supplies, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $650,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $65,000 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $715,000 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 21. 14-0747 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6957 for the Rehabilitation of Access to Taxiways E and F, Phase II at the Long Beach Airport; award the contract to Griffith Company, of Page 7 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM Santa Fe Springs, CA in the amount of $2,584,744, and authorize a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $646,186, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,230,930; authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto; and Increase appropriations in the Airport Enterprise Fund (EF 320) in the Airport Department (AP) by $3,365,000. (District 5) Councilman Austin spoke. Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember O'Donnell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 22. 14-0748 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Roundin’ 3rd Sports Bar, LLC, dba Roundin’ 3rd Bar and Grill, for a premise-to-premise and person-to-person transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 4133-4135 East Anaheim Street. (District 4) Distributed at the meeting: ABC conditions. A motion was made by Councilmember O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 23. 14-0711 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 33340 with Flatiron Electric Group (Flatiron) to modernize three intersections, incorporating advanced communication and control systems, new signal equipment, and improved lighting, increasing the amount by $525,000, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $2,458,010. (Districts 2,3) Page 8 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Gonzalez, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - Lowenthal and O'Donnell 24. 14-0749 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW14-041 and award contracts to Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC, dba Republic Services, Inc., and EDCO Transport Services for receiving, processing, transfer and disposal services for a combined annual amount of $1,400,000, plus a 10 percent contingency of $140,000 for a total annual amount not to exceed $1,540,000, for a period of two years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, and authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments thereto; and Amend purchase order No. BPPW14000013 with Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC, dba Republic Services, Inc., by $350,000 for a total amount not to exceed $445,000. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Gonzalez, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - Lowenthal and O'Donnell NEW BUSINESS (7:00 PM) 25. 14-0717 Recommendation to receive a report from the City Attorney regarding proposed amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.01 the Long Beach Campaign Reform Act and Chapter 2.02 Campaign Disclosure statements; and adopt recommendations. Councilwoman Gonzalez spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Page 9 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilmember O'Donnell spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Betty Ann Downing spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Page 10 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation, as amended, to: [1] direct the City Attorney to prepare amendments to the Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.01 and 2.02 and bring back to Council for first reading; [2] refer the following items back to the Election Oversight Committee: 1) items that are subject to the vote of the people; 2) Section 2.01.210 (D) Person; 3) Section 2.01.380 Contribution for officeholder expenses, amending language to (A) establish date and increase amounts, and delete (C) information provided on FPPC 460 form; and 4) Section 2.01.630 Notice of independent expenditures. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 26. 14-0759 Recommendation to confirm the nomination of Councilmember Roberto Uranga as the City of Long Beach appointee to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board, Western Region. 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: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 27. 14-0760 Recommendation to receive and file a report on travel to Los Angeles, CA for the California League of Cities Annual Conference and Expo. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Gonzalez, Price, O'Donnell, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Page 11 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Lowenthal 28. Affidavit of Service for the special meeting held Tuesday, September 16, 2014. 29. 14-0761 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, September 12, 2014. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 30. 14-0781 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 16, 2014. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:43 PM) Councilman Andrews made community announcements. Councilwoman Mungo made community announcements. Councilman Austin made community announcements. Councilwoman Price made community announcements. Councilwoman Gonzalez made community announcements. Councilmember Richardson made community announcements. Councilmember Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Rose Cabanban; and made community announcements. Mayor Garcia spoke. Larry Herrera-Cabrera, City Clerk, spoke. ADJOURNMENT (7:53 PM) At 7:53 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of Rose Cabanban. pr Page 12 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES LBCC BOARD ROOM 4901 E. CARSON STREET BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 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. 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