City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · July 2, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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At 9:06 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of George Brown.
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Agenda
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
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If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
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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
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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.
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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.
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