City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · July 9, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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 order presented, except for Agenda Item No. 2
which was considered before the Consent Calendar.
ROLL CALL (5:02 PM)
Councilmembers Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and
Present: Richardson
Councilmembers Price
Absent:
Also present: Patrick West, City Manager; Tom Modica, Assistant City Manager; Charles
Parkin, City Attorney; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Pablo, City Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Garcia presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Roberto Uranga, Councilmember, Seventh District.
Presentation for New Blues Society.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
19-0697 William Grisolia spoke; and submitted a handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Presentation for Long Beach Ballet.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
David Wilcox spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
David Wilcox spoke.
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:46 PM)
19-0698 John Sullivan spoke regarding blight; and submitted photos.
This Handout was received and filed.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Larry Goodhue spoke regarding various issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:54 PM)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded
by Councilman Austin, to approve Consent Calendar Item. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 3 - Pearce, Price and Uranga
1. 19-0640 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between June 24, 2019 and July 1, 2019.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:27 PM)
2. 19-0643 Recommendation to consider a request from community members to
name the new Main Library "Billie Jean King Main Library" and refer
this item to the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee for
consideration.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
John Malvo spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
Larry Goodhue spoke.
Jane Quest spoke.
Barbara Sosa spoke.
Doug Domingo-Foraste spoke.
Diane Taylor spoke.
Marjorie Rivera spoke.
Unidentified woman spoke.
Unidentified woman spoke.
Renee Simon spoke.
Darick Simpson spoke.
Victor McCarty spoke.
David Ochoa representing Senator Tom Umberg spoke.
Michelle Stone spoke.
Dianne McNinch spoke.
Cathy Jacobson spoke.
Porter Gilbert spoke.
Senay Kenfe spoke.
Ann Cantrell spoke.
Zoe Nicholson spoke.
Marcela de Rivera spoke.
Kurt Davis spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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Hilda Guyton spoke.
Unidentified woman spoke.
Unidentified woman spoke.
Councilmember Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by
Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation and refer to
the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and
Richardson
Absent: 1 - Price
3. 19-0641 Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring a vacancy in the office
of Member of the City Council for the First Councilmanic District and
ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a Special Municipal
Election to be held in the First Councilmanic District in the City of Long
Beach on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019, for the purpose of
filling the Office of Member of the City Council for the First
Councilmanic District for the remainder of the term of office terminating
on the 3rd Tuesday of December 2022; and
Larry Goodhue spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded
by Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-19-0100. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 3 - Pearce, Price and Uranga
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
Enactment No: RES-19-0100
19-0642 Adopt resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City
relating to the conduct of a Special Municipal Election to be held
on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded
by Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-19-0101. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Austin and Richardson
Absent: 3 - Pearce, Price and Uranga
Enactment No: RES-19-0101
NEW BUSINESS (6:56 PM)
4. 19-0644 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, July 5, 2019.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
5. 19-0696 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 9,
2019.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:56 PM)
Mayor Garcia requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jean Egan and Marcela
Chavez.
Councilman Austin requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Terry Smiley; and
made community announcements.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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Councilmember Richardson made community announcements.
Councilmember Pearce made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (7:04 PM)
At 7:04 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of Jean Egan, Marcela Chavez,
and Terry Smiley.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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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.
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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Agenda
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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 NEW BLUES SOCIETY
PRESENTATION FOR LONG BEACH BALLET
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:
1. 19-0640 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between June 24, 2019 and July 1, 2019.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
REVISED
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS:
2. 19-0643 Recommendation to consider a request from community members to name
the new Main Library "Billie Jean King Main Library" and refer this item to
the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee for consideration.
Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER JEANNINE PEARCE,
SECOND DISTRICT; VICE MAYOR DEE
ANDREWS, SIXTH DISTRICT;
COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER REX
RICHARDSON, NINTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019
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COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM
3. 19-0641 Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring a vacancy in the office of
Member of the City Council for the First Councilmanic District and
ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a Special Municipal
Election to be held in the First Councilmanic District in the City of Long
Beach on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019, for the purpose of
filling the Office of Member of the City Council for the First Councilmanic
District for the remainder of the term of office terminating on the 3rd
Tuesday of December 2022; and
19-0642 Adopt resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Los Angeles to render specified services to the City relating to the
conduct of a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 5, 2019.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
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.
4.
5.
6.
19-0644 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, July 5, 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 9, 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 9, 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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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.
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