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Long Beach, NY · July 2, 2019

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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Vacant, 1st District Stacy Mungo, 5th District Jeannine Pearce, 2nd District Dee Andrews, Vice Mayor, 6th District Suzie A. Price, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District Daryl Supernaw, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District Rex Richardson, 9th District Patrick H. West, City Manager Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor 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 following order: Agenda Item Nos. 25, 1, Consent Calendar, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 23, 20 - 22, 24, 26 - 28. ROLL CALL (5:15 PM) Councilmembers Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Present: Richardson Also present: Patrick West, City Manager; Tom Modica, Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Specialist. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Richardson, Ninth District. Presentation for Parks, Recreation and Marine Month. 19-0652 Gerardo Mouet, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Page 1 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM This Handout was received and filed. Heidi Mazas, Supervisor, Houghton and Coolidge Parks, spoke. Sunny Seng, Supervisor, Silvarado Park, spoke. Caitlyn Cruz, Supervisor, Belmont Plaza Pool, spoke. Terri Eggers, Supervisor, Office on Aging, spoke. Liz Norman, Grant Administrator, spoke. Jill Prout, Behavior and Rehoming Coordinator, spoke. Daveth Yoak, Supervisor, McBride Park, spoke. Junie Salcido, Supervisor, Youth & Adult Sports, spoke. Meaghan O'Neill, Supervisor, El Dorado Regional Park and Nature Center, spoke. Staycee Dains, Manager, Animal Care Services, spoke. Stephen Scott, Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke. Gladys Kaiser, Manager, Community Recreation Services Bureau, spoke. Hurley Owens, Manager, Maintanence Operations, spoke. Elvira Halinan, Manager, Marine Bureau, spoke. Meredith Reynolds, Manager, Park Planning and Partnerships Bureau, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Page 2 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Supernaw spoke. Presentation for Sister Cities’ Young Artists and Authors. Griselda Suarez, Executive Director, Arts Council of Long Beach, spoke. Phyllis Venable spoke. Lillian Griffin spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. HEARING (6:50 PM) 1. 19-0612 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to vote in favor of the proposed Mosquito and Vector Control Program (VCP) benefit assessment district measure, on behalf of the City for the parcels owned by the City that are subject to the assessment, sign ballots, and submit them to the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the July 2, 2019 public hearing; and Receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing to consider the establishment of the VCP benefit assessment district; close the balloting at the conclusion of the public input portion of the public hearing; direct the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots and report the results of the tabulation to the Mayor and City Council during the July 16, 2019 City Council meeting. (Citywide) Page 3 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Tom Modica, Assistant City Manager, spoke. Larry Goodhue spoke. Dave Weisbart spoke. Theresa Marino spoke. Joe Weinstein spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to vote in favor of the proposed Mosquito and Vector Control Program (VCP) benefit assessment district measure, on behalf of the City for the parcels owned by the City that are subject to the assessment, sign ballots, and submit them to the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the July 2, 2019 public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Richardson Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Austin A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing to consider the establishment of the VCP benefit assessment district; close the balloting at the conclusion of the public input portion of the public hearing; direct the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots and report the results of the tabulation to the Mayor and City Council during the July 16, 2019 City Council meeting. Moved by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Richardson Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Austin Page 4 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM PUBLIC COMMENT (7:09 PM) Barbara Bennett spoke regarding gratitude for the City Council, Fire Department, and Police Department. Magdalena Martinez spoke regarding tenant problems. Efrain Naranjo spoke regarding tenant problems. Jorge Rivera spoke regarding tenant problems. CONSENT CALENDAR (7:08 PM) Passed the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 - 19. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Supernaw 2. 19-0613 Recommendation to reverse previous Council action to suspend Council rule contained in Long Beach Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) and conduct the Council meeting of July 23, 2019 at 5:00 PM. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 19-0614 Recommendation to receive and file report under the Consent Calendar on travel to Sacramento, June 12, 2019 and to Miami, Florida, June 19-20, 2019. Page 5 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 19-0615 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 $80,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for David Magee. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 19-0616 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 11, and June 18, 2019. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 19-0617 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 10, 2019 and June 24, 2019. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 19-0618 Recommendation to adopt the revisions to Energy Resources Department Records Retention Schedule, and rescind previously applicable Record Titles for Energy Resources Department. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 19-0619 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend interim Munis Contract No. 3182200099 with Clean Energy Fuels Corporation, of Newport Beach, CA, for the purchase of compressed natural gas, by increasing the contract amount by $180,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed of $280,000, and extend the term to January 31, 2020. (Citywide) Page 6 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 9. 19-0620 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS18-145 and award a contract to South Coast Shipyard, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, to repair Trash Debris Skimmer Boat 3918, in an amount of $113,848, with a 25 percent contingency of $28,462, for a total contract amount not to exceed $142,310, inclusive of taxes and fees; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; Increase appropriations in the Fleet Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $142,310, offset by charges collected from Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $142,310, offset by funds available. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 19-0621 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents and any amendments amending the terms, extending the grant period, or increasing grant amounts with the California Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Branch, to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $198,352, plus an allotment of up to $11,679, for a total amount of $210,031, for tuberculosis prevention and control activities, for a period of one year, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 19-0622 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and any subsequent amendments, with AppleCare Medical Group, Inc. (AppleCare), and Seaside Health Plan, an affiliate Page 7 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM of MemorialCare Health System (Seaside), to provide clinical services to eligible enrollees under various health coverage plans, for a period of one year, with the option to renew automatically from year to year under the same terms and conditions. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 12. 19-0623 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments including amending the terms, extending the period, or increasing amounts, with Behavioral Health Services, Inc., in an amount up to $315,000, for the Safe Children and Strong Families Program, contingent upon approval from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Children and Family Services, for a period of one year, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 13. 19-0624 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all associated documents, including any necessary amendments, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), for participation in the TSA Aviation Rap Back Program. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 14. 19-0625 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment, and any necessary documents, to Grant Agreement No. C8962346, with the California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways, to increase the grant award by $40,000, for a revised total grant award not to exceed $66,100, for the purchase of equipment for the Leeway Sailing Center equipment replacement project; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $40,000, offset by grant revenue. (District 3) Page 8 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 15. 19-0626 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the Trustees of the California State University, on behalf of the California State University, Long Beach, for the Student Field Placement Program, to allow for the placement of students in internships and experiential learning projects in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, for a term of five years, from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2024. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 16. 19-0500 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, and any subsequent amendments, with Ring, LLC, for ongoing digital access and support to the Ring Neighbors Portal, at no cost to the City of Long Beach. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 17. 19-0627 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7061 and award a contract to American Landscape, Inc., of Canoga Park, CA, for the Stearns Park Irrigation Upgrade Project, in the amount of $452,000, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $45,200, for a total contract amount not to exceed $497,200; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract, including any necessary amendments; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE 19-126. (District 4) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 9 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 18. 19-0628 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to grant an easement deed to Southern California Edison, for the installation of traffic signal and electrical equipment at 4951 Oregon Avenue. (District 8) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 19. 19-0629 Recommendation to receive and file minutes for: Planning Commission - June 6, 2019. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA (5:50 PM) 20. 19-0630 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $600, offset by the Fourth Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide funds to the Zaferia Business Association who will host Happy Sundays along the Anaheim Corridor on Sunday, August 25th. Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $600 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 3 - Pearce, Supernaw and Andrews 21. 19-0631 Recommendation to receive and file presentation of Public Service Announcement video funded by the Third Council District on the dangers and impacts of illegal fireworks. Page 10 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Andrews 22. 19-0632 Recommendation to direct City Manager to work with staff in Economic Development and Public Works to assess the feasibility of developing a public/private partnership to fund an electric shuttle service or free ride program to transport people from 2nd Street (Belmont Shore) to 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway (2nd and PCH) and to Alamitos Bay Landing. Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Andrews 23. 19-0338 Recommendation to receive a report from staff on the feasibility of the creation of a 24-month pilot program to expand the tax base of non-retail cannabis businesses by streamlining processes, adjusting tax rates, and providing incentives, and provide further input and direction to staff on development of a pilot program. Councilmember Pearce recused herself from Agenda Item No. 23. Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Ajay Kolluri, Cannabis Program Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Larry Goodhue spoke. Page 11 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Stefan Borst-Censullo spoke. Hab Haddad spoke. Stacy Loucks spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Tom Modica, Assistant City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Page 12 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve motion to [1] direct staff from the Planning Bureau to conduct a study of cannabis building design and zoning requirements and submit the study to the Planning Commission for review and refer recommendations to City Council for final approval; [2] direct staff to research feasibility of licensing and regulating shared-use manufacturing; and [3] bring back a fiscal and job analysis on adjusting tax rates for Manufactures, Testing Laboratories, and Distributors to 1%, 2%, and 3%. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Supernaw Recused: 1 - Pearce 24. 19-0633 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City's Policy Regarding Event Tickets and Passes. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-19-0098. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Andrews Enactment No: RES-19-0098 25. 19-0634 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the potential extension of the existing Measure A Transactions and Use Tax; request the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for placement on the March 2020 ballot, calling for a permanent extension of the current Transactions and Use Tax for general City purposes, at a rate of 1 percent for years 2020 to 2022, 0.75 percent for years 2023 to 2027, and at a rate of 1 percent thereafter applying to the sale, storage, use, or other consumption of all tangible personal property within the City; and, request City Attorney to prepare any and all documents in support thereof. (Citywide) Page 13 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Patrick West, City Manager, spoke. Tom Modica, Assistant City Clerk, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Stefan Borst-Censullo spoke. Paul Meisel spoke. Joe Weinstein spoke. Jim Foster spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Tom Modica, Assistant City Manager, spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilmember Supernaw spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Page 14 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 26. 19-0635 Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting the Board of Harbor Commissioners approve the transfer of 5 percent of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 19) gross operating revenue, from the Harbor Fund Group to the Tidelands Operating Fund Group, with a true-up adjustment, if necessary, to reflect the final gross revenue amount upon issuance of the Harbor Department’s FY 19 audited financial statements. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-19-0099. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Andrews Enactment No: RES-19-0099 27. 19-0637 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents and any amendments changing the amount of the award or extending the grant term, with the California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $5,765,194, for the provision of HIV/AIDS health care services, for the period of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2024. (Citywide) Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Andrews 28. 19-0638 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ PW18-136 and award a contract to John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for as-needed Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit professional compliance and support services, in an annual amount not Page 15 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM to exceed $5,000,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, and any necessary amendments. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Pearce, Price, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Andrews 29. 19-0639 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 28, 2019. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 30. 19-0636 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2019. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:00 PM) Mayor Garcia requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of George Brown. Councilmember Uranga extended condolences to the family of George Brown; and made community announcements. Councilman Austin made community announcements. Councilmember Richardson made community announcements. Councilmember Pearce made community announcements. ADJOURNMENT (9:06 PM) Page 16 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM At 9:06 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of George Brown. jn Page 17 of 18 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 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 Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting. Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod. 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Agenda

TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY OF LONG BEACH 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Vacant, 1st District Stacy Mungo, 5th District Jeannine Pearce, 2nd District Dee Andrews, Vice Mayor, 6th District Suzie A. Price, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District Daryl Supernaw, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District Rex Richardson, 9th District Patrick H. West, City Manager Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor Charles Parkin, City Attorney REVISED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE MONTH PRESENTATION FOR SISTER CITIES’ YOUNG ARTISTS AND AUTHORS Ordinance No. C-7594 provides that hearings shall be set for 5:00 P.M. each Tuesday, and such hearings shall be held at the specified time for which they are set or as soon as practical regardless of the otherwise order of business of the City Council. HEARING: 1. 19-0612 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to vote in favor of the proposed Mosquito and Vector Control Program (VCP) benefit assessment district measure, on behalf of the City for the parcels owned by the City that are subject to the assessment, sign ballots, and submit them to the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the July 2, 2019 public hearing; and Receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing to consider the establishment of the VCP benefit assessment district; close the balloting at the conclusion of the public input portion of the public hearing; direct the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots and report the results of the tabulation to the Mayor and City Council during the July 16, 2019 City Council meeting. (Citywide) Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to 5:00 p.m. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 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 the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. CONSENT CALENDAR: (2 - 19) 2. 19-0613 Recommendation to reverse previous Council action to suspend Council rule contained in Long Beach Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) and conduct the Council meeting of July 23, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Office or Department: MAYOR ROBERT GARCIA Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 3. 19-0614 Recommendation to receive and file report under the Consent Calendar on travel to Sacramento, June 12, 2019 and to Miami, Florida, June 19-20, 2019. Office or Department: MAYOR ROBERT GARCIA Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 4. 19-0615 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 $80,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for David Magee. Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 5. 19-0616 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 11, and June 18, 2019. Office or Department: CITY CLERK Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 6. 19-0617 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 10, 2019 and June 24, 2019. Office or Department: CITY CLERK Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 7. 19-0618 Recommendation to adopt the revisions to Energy Resources Department Records Retention Schedule, and rescind previously applicable Record Titles for Energy Resources Department. Office or Department: CITY CLERK Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 3 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 8. 19-0619 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend interim Munis Contract No. 3182200099 with Clean Energy Fuels Corporation, of Newport Beach, CA, for the purchase of compressed natural gas, by increasing the contract amount by $180,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed of $280,000, and extend the term to January 31, 2020. (Citywide) Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 9. 19-0620 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS18-145 and award a contract to South Coast Shipyard, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, to repair Trash Debris Skimmer Boat 3918, in an amount of $113,848, with a 25 percent contingency of $28,462, for a total contract amount not to exceed $142,310, inclusive of taxes and fees; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; Increase appropriations in the Fleet Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $142,310, offset by charges collected from Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department; and Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department by $142,310, offset by funds available. (Citywide) Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 4 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 10. 19-0621 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents and any amendments amending the terms, extending the grant period, or increasing grant amounts with the California Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Branch, to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $198,352, plus an allotment of up to $11,679, for a total amount of $210,031, for tuberculosis prevention and control activities, for a period of one year, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods. (Citywide) Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 11. 19-0622 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and any subsequent amendments, with AppleCare Medical Group, Inc. (AppleCare), and Seaside Health Plan, an affiliate of MemorialCare Health System (Seaside), to provide clinical services to eligible enrollees under various health coverage plans, for a period of one year, with the option to renew automatically from year to year under the same terms and conditions. (Citywide) Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 12. 19-0623 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments including amending the terms, extending the period, or increasing amounts, with Behavioral Health Services, Inc., in an amount up to $315,000, for the Safe Children and Strong Families Program, contingent upon approval from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Children and Family Services, for a period of one year, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods. (Citywide) Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 5 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 13. 19-0624 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all associated documents, including any necessary amendments, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), for participation in the TSA Aviation Rap Back Program. (District 5) Office or Department: LONG BEACH AIRPORT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 14. 19-0625 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment, and any necessary documents, to Grant Agreement No. C8962346, with the California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways, to increase the grant award by $40,000, for a revised total grant award not to exceed $66,100, for the purchase of equipment for the Leeway Sailing Center equipment replacement project; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $40,000, offset by grant revenue. (District 3) Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 15. 19-0626 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the Trustees of the California State University, on behalf of the California State University, Long Beach, for the Student Field Placement Program, to allow for the placement of students in internships and experiential learning projects in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, for a term of five years, from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2024. (Citywide) Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 6 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 16. 19-0500 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, and any subsequent amendments, with Ring, LLC, for ongoing digital access and support to the Ring Neighbors Portal, at no cost to the City of Long Beach. (Citywide) Office or Department: POLICE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 17. 19-0627 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7061 and award a contract to American Landscape, Inc., of Canoga Park, CA, for the Stearns Park Irrigation Upgrade Project, in the amount of $452,000, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $45,200, for a total contract amount not to exceed $497,200; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract, including any necessary amendments; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE 19-126. (District 4) Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 18. 19-0628 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to grant an easement deed to Southern California Edison, for the installation of traffic signal and electrical equipment at 4951 Oregon Avenue. (District 8) Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 7 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 19. 19-0629 Recommendation to receive and file minutes for: Planning Commission - June 6, 2019. Office or Department: VARIOUS Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. REGULAR AGENDA DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS: 20. 19-0630 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $600, offset by the Fourth Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide funds to the Zaferia Business Association who will host Happy Sundays along the Anaheim Corridor on Sunday, August 25th. Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $600 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER DARYL SUPERNAW, FOURTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 21. 19-0631 Recommendation to receive and file presentation of Public Service Announcement video funded by the Third Council District on the dangers and impacts of illegal fireworks. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 8 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM REVISED 22. 19-0632 Recommendation to direct City Manager to work with staff in Economic Development and Public Works to assess the feasibility of developing a public/private partnership to fund an electric shuttle service or free ride program to transport people from 2nd Street (Belmont Shore) to 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway (2nd and PCH) and to Alamitos Bay Landing. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER JEANNINE PEARCE, SECOND DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 23. 19-0338 Recommendation to receive a report from staff on the feasibility of the creation of a 24-month pilot program to expand the tax base of non-retail cannabis businesses by streamlining processes, adjusting tax rates, and providing incentives, and provide further input and direction to staff on development of a pilot program. Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER REX RICHARDSON, NINTH DISTRICT, CHAIR; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 24. 19-0633 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the City's Policy Regarding Event Tickets and Passes. (Citywide) Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 9 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 25. 19-0634 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the potential extension of the existing Measure A Transactions and Use Tax; request the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for placement on the March 2020 ballot, calling for a permanent extension of the current Transactions and Use Tax for general City purposes, at a rate of 1 percent for years 2020 to 2022, 0.75 percent for years 2023 to 2027, and at a rate of 1 percent thereafter applying to the sale, storage, use, or other consumption of all tangible personal property within the City; and, request City Attorney to prepare any and all documents in support thereof. (Citywide) Office or Department: CITY MANAGER Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 26. 19-0635 Recommendation to adopt resolution requesting the Board of Harbor Commissioners approve the transfer of 5 percent of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 19) gross operating revenue, from the Harbor Fund Group to the Tidelands Operating Fund Group, with a true-up adjustment, if necessary, to reflect the final gross revenue amount upon issuance of the Harbor Department’s FY 19 audited financial statements. (Citywide) Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 27. 19-0637 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents and any amendments changing the amount of the award or extending the grant term, with the California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $5,765,194, for the provision of HIV/AIDS health care services, for the period of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2024. (Citywide) Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 10 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 28. 19-0638 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ PW18-136 and award a contract to John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for as-needed Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit professional compliance and support services, in an annual amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, and any necessary amendments. (Citywide) Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. NEW BUSINESS: New Business items are additions to the City Council Agenda subsequent to the posting of the agenda on Monday afternoon. 29. 30. 31. 19-0639 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 28, 2019. PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City Council. Page 11 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDERS: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 – Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California at 4:30 P.M., Council Chamber. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 – Economic Development and Finance Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:45 P.M., 14th Floor Conference Room. HEARING REMINDERS: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 – Hearing for Appeal of the imposition of a Park and Recreation Facilities Fee pursuant to Chapter 18.18 of the Long Beach Municipal Code by Lennar Multifamily Communities (LMC) for the Oceanaire Project located at 150 West Ocean Blvd. (District 2) Tuesday, July 16, 2019 – Hearing for Grand Investment Group, dba The Harbor Bar to grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment with Dancing. (District 2) Tuesday, July 16, 2019 – Hearing on Drive-Through Use Amendments to Title 21. (Citywide) jn Page 12 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM NOTE: The City Council agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at www.longbeach.gov. Agenda items may also be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk or online at the Main Library and at the Branch Libraries. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via e-mail should subscribe to the City of Long Beach LinkLB System at www.longbeach.gov/linklb. Any supplemental writings or documents regarding an agenda item that are distributed to a majority of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk during normal business hours and available on the internet at http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If oral 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 Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the City Council meeting. Kung humihiling ng pasalitang interpretasyon ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad. Page 13 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 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 Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting. Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad. Page 14 of 14

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