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Long Beach, NY · October 15, 2019

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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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 Thomas B. Modica, Acting 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. 16, 27, Consent Calendar, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2, 12 - 15, 17 - 26. ROLL CALL (5:16 PM) Councilmembers Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Present: Councilmembers Richardson Absent: Also present: Tom Modica, Acting City Manager; Rebecca Garner, Acting Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, City Clerk Analyst. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Dee Andrews, Vice Mayor, Sixth District. Presentation for Voicewaves Long Beach by Youth Justice Research. -- WITHDRAWN -- Page 1 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Presentation for Olympic Diver Training Program. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Debby McCormick spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Presentation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Dr. Angela Sie spoke. Carla Pulido-Jordan spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. HEARINGS (7:33 PM) 1. 19-1023 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions on the application of Relevant, Inc., dba Marina Wine, at 194 Marina Drive, Suite 101, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 3) Rebecca Garner, Acting Assistant City Manager, spoke. John Morris spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Stuart Takehara spoke. Page 2 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Mayor Garcia spoke. Tom Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson 2. 19-1022 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions on the application of FM Restaurants Acapulco Opco, LLC, dba Acapulco Restaurant y Cantina, at 6270 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite A, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 3) Rebecca Garner, Acting Assistant City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson PUBLIC COMMENT (6:55 PM) Karen Angone spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Donald Witz spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Wynn Sulc spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Toni Short spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Theresa Quinlan spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Page 3 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Deby Deno spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Tom Lockhart spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Myrna Yoshihiro spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Madison Hermosillo spoke regarding Belmont Shores Mobile Estates space rent increase. Councilwoman Price spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Larry Goodhue spoke regarding various issues. CONSENT CALENDAR (6:54 PM) Passed the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 - 11. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson 3. 19-1029 Recommendation to receive and file report on travel to Detroit, Ml October 3 - 5, 2019. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 19-1028 Recommendation to authorize agreements and any necessary amendments thereto between the City of Long Beach and the law firms of Best Best & Krieger; Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP; and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP for as-needed legal services as bond disclosure counsel. Page 4 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 19-1036 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 1, 2019. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 19-1037 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 30, 2019 and October 7, 2019. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 19-1038 Recommendation to authorize City Prosecutor to execute all documents necessary, including any amendments, to receive and expend grant funding awarded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Innovative Prosecution Solutions in the amount up to $360,000 for Combatting Violent Crime, for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor Department by $360,000, offset by grant revenue. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 19-1021 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, for the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for November 19, 2019. (Districts 7,8) Page 5 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-19-0158 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-19-0158 9. 19-1024 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Urban Plates, LLC, dba Urban Plates, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 6440 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 175. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 19-1025 Recommendation to receive and file application of Bixby Golf Course, LTD, dba Bixby Village Golf Course, for a premise to premise and person to person transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 6180 Bixby Village Drive; and, determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 19-1026 Recommendation authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from MNG Long Beach, LLC, the owner of the property at 3290 Atlantic Avenue, for street widening purposes; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE-14-031. (District 7) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. REGULAR AGENDA (7:51 PM) 12. 19-1032 Recommendation to direct City Manager to provide an update on the implementation of the Long Beach ban on single-use food and beverage containers made of expanded polystyrene foam, rigid polystyrene #6, and non-recyclable and non-compostable materials. Page 6 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Tom Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke. Craig Beck, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Diko Melkonian, Deputy Director of Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilmember Supernaw spoke. Corliss Lee spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson 13. 19-1033 Recommendation to request City Attorney to amend the Polystyrene Food Packaging ordinance in the Long Beach Municipal Code (Chapter 8.63) to remove the exemption for #6 plastic lids to encourage a transition to recyclable alternatives; include language that all straws be made available only upon request in any food establishment and that those straws must not be plastic or bio-plastic; and Request City Manager to work with Public Works Environmental Services Bureau and other appropriate departments to align implementation of these amendments with Phase 3 of the Expanded Polystyrene Ordinance, on December 3, 2019. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Page 7 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Councilmember Supernaw spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Corliss Lee spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation, as amended, to [1] request that the ordinance include a phase out option, that allows businesses 6 months to phase out their plastic straws and implementation of these amendments will become Phase 4 of the Expanded Polystyrene Ordinance. [2] Request staff to come back with a timeline for implementation in January 2020, and also a recommendation for an additional phase that would expand the ban into retail sales. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson 14. 19-1034 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with appropriate staff and report back to City Council in 60 days on the potential of drafting an ordinance allowing for driveway parking permits Citywide. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Pearce, Andrews and Richardson 15. 19-1035 Recommendation to increase Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $832, offset Page 8 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM by the Third Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Belmont Heights Community Association for trees purchased for the Belmont Heights Make A Difference Day; and Decrease Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $832 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Pearce, Andrews and Richardson 16. 19-1039 Recommendation to receive and file the Elections Plan for the 2020 Primary Nominating and General Municipal Elections. Dean Logan, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, spoke. Amy Eriksen spoke. Louie Valenzuela Robles spoke. Griselda Suarez spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Page 9 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Richardson 17. 19-1040 Recommendation to adopt resolution ordering, proclaiming, calling and giving notice of a Primary Nominating Election and a General Municipal Election in the City of Long Beach, California, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of March, 2020, and the 3rd day of November, 2020, respectively, for the nomination and/or election of candidates for four (4) offices of the Long Beach City Council, and two (2) offices of the Long Beach Unified School District, each for a full term of four (4) years, commencing with the third Tuesday of December, 2020, and adopting provisions relating to the translations of and the charges for costs of candidate statements; A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-19-0159. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Pearce, Andrews and Richardson Enactment No: RES-19-0159 19-1043 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 Primary Nominating Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 and a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020; and A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-19-0160. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Pearce, Andrews and Richardson Enactment No: RES-19-0160 Page 10 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 19-1044 Adopt resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City's Primary Nominating Election to be held on March 3, 2020, and the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2020 with the California Statewide Elections to be held by the County on the same dates, and requesting specified election services to the City from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. (Districts 2,4,6,8) A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-19-0161. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Pearce, Andrews and Richardson Enactment No: RES-19-0161 18. 19-1027 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend existing contracts with 16 firms for as-needed professional and technical services related to system analysis, system development, system implementation, project management, and technical support for information technology projects and systems, to increase the annual contract authority by $700,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $5,100,000, and, extend the terms of the contracts for an additional five months through March 22, 2020. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Pearce, Andrews and Richardson ORDINANCES (8:36 PM) 19. 19-0978 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Page 11 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2300 relating to the designation of the properties located on the 6000 block of Walnut Avenue as the Grant Neighborhood Historic Landmark District, read and adopted as read. (District 9) A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-19-0023. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Pearce, Andrews and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-19-0023 20. 19-0980 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2310 relating to the designation of the Ferguson House located at 1500 East 1st Street as a Local Historic Landmark, read and adopted as read. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-19-0024. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Pearce, Andrews and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-19-0024 21. 19-0982 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2320 relating to the designation of the Alexander House located at 5281 East El Roble Street as a Historic Landmark, read and adopted as read. (District 3) A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Supernaw, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-19-0025. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 12 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-19-0025 22. 19-0984 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2340 relating to the designation of the Bowyer Residence located at 3200 East 1st Street as a Local Historic Landmark, read and adopted as read. (District 3) A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-19-0026. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-19-0026 23. 19-0986 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2330 relating to the designation of the Petersen House located at 3735 Pine Avenue as a Historic Landmark, read and adopted as read. (District 7) A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-19-0027. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-19-0027 NEW BUSINESS (8:38 PM) 24. 19-1045 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Page 13 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Group in the City Manager Department by $1,295, offset by the Third Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Greenbelt Heights Neighborhood Association for their Greenbelt Goblinfest event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,295 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson 25. 19-1046 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $15,000, offset by $2,500 of Ninth Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department and $12,500 in sponsorship and contribution funds to support the 2019 Veterans Day Celebration; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson 26. 19-1047 Recommendation to adopt resolution in support of Los Angeles County's Amicus Brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a challenge to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Martin v. City of Boise. Page 14 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Jordan Wynne spoke. Stefan Borst-Censullo spoke. Derick Ware spoke. Katie Jay spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation, as amended, to write a letter in support of Los Angeles County's Amicus Brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a challenge to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Martin v. City of Boise. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews and Austin No: 1 - Uranga Absent: 2 - Pearce and Richardson 27. 19-1048 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Lease Agreement with MWN Community Hospital, a California limited liability company, for the operation and potential development of City-owned property, located at 1720 Termino Avenue, 1760 Termino Avenue, and 4111 East Wilton Street, including the provision of an acute care hospital, for a period of 45 years, with the option of two 10-year extensions; Amend the grant deed restriction to allow a for-profit health care organization to operate an acute care hospital, and allow for non-acute care health services upon the occurrence of certain conditions at the Page 15 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Subject Property; and Authorize City Manager to reimburse Tenant up to $1,000,000 per year on an annual basis for the first five years, and up to $2,000,000 per year on an annual basis for years 6 through 15 of the Lease, to assist with seismic retrofit construction costs of the hospital facility. (District 4) Tom Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. John Keisler, Director of Economic Development, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Supernaw spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Larry Goodhue spoke. Brandy Welch spoke. Ellen Mockridge spoke. Jackie McKay spoke. Corliss Lee spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. John Molina spoke. Page 16 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson 28. 19-1049 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 11, 2019. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 29. 19-1074 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 15, 2019. This Agenda Item was received and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT (9:05 PM) Corliss Lee spoke regarding accessory dwelling units. ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:05 PM) Mayor Garcia requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of George Loizides. Councilmember Uranga extended condolences to the family of George Loizides; requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Sandra Solis; and made community announcements. Councilman Austin extended condolences to the family of George Loizides; and made community announcements. Vice Mayor Andrews extended condolences to the family of George Loizides; and made community announcements. ADJOURNMENT (9:14 PM) Page 17 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM At 9:14 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of George Loizides and Sandra Solis. pr Page 18 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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. Page 19 of 19

Agenda

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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 Thomas B. Modica, Acting City Manager Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor Charles Parkin, City Attorney REVISED PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION FOR VOICEWAVES LONG BEACH BY YOUTH JUSTICE RESEARCH PRESENTATION FOR OLYMPIC DIVER TRAINING PROGRAM PRESENTATION FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 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. HEARINGS: 1. 19-1023 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions on the application of Relevant, Inc., dba Marina Wine, at 194 Marina Drive, Suite 101, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 3) Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 2. 19-1022 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions on the application of FM Restaurants Acapulco Opco, LLC, dba Acapulco Restaurant y Cantina, at 6270 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite A, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 3) Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 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: (3 - 11) 3. 19-1029 Recommendation to receive and file report on travel to Detroit, Ml October 3 - 5, 2019. Office or Department: MAYOR ROBERT GARCIA Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 4. 19-1028 Recommendation to authorize agreements and any necessary amendments thereto between the City of Long Beach and the law firms of Best Best & Krieger; Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP; and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP for as-needed legal services as bond disclosure counsel. Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 5. 19-1036 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Office or Department: CITY CLERK Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 6. 19-1037 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 30, 2019 and October 7, 2019. Office or Department: CITY CLERK Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 3 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 7. 19-1038 Recommendation to authorize City Prosecutor to execute all documents necessary, including any amendments, to receive and expend grant funding awarded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Innovative Prosecution Solutions in the amount up to $360,000 for Combatting Violent Crime, for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor Department by $360,000, offset by grant revenue. Office or Department: CITY PROSECUTOR Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 8. 19-1021 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, for the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for November 19, 2019. (Districts 7,8) Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 9. 19-1024 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Urban Plates, LLC, dba Urban Plates, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 6440 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 175. (District 3) Office or Department: POLICE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 4 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 10. 19-1025 Recommendation to receive and file application of Bixby Golf Course, LTD, dba Bixby Village Golf Course, for a premise to premise and person to person transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 6180 Bixby Village Drive; and, determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 3) Office or Department: POLICE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 11. 19-1026 Recommendation authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from MNG Long Beach, LLC, the owner of the property at 3290 Atlantic Avenue, for street widening purposes; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE-14-031. (District 7) Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 5 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REGULAR AGENDA DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS: 12. 19-1032 Recommendation to direct City Manager to provide an update on the implementation of the Long Beach ban on single-use food and beverage containers made of expanded polystyrene foam, rigid polystyrene #6, and non-recyclable and non-compostable materials. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER JEANNINE PEARCE, SECOND DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER DARYL SUPERNAW, FOURTH DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO URANGA, SEVENTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 6 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 13. 19-1033 Recommendation to request City Attorney to amend the Polystyrene Food Packaging ordinance in the Long Beach Municipal Code (Chapter 8.63) to remove the exemption for #6 plastic lids to encourage a transition to recyclable alternatives; include language that all straws be made available only upon request in any food establishment and that those straws must not be plastic or bio-plastic; and Request City Manager to work with Public Works Environmental Services Bureau and other appropriate departments to align implementation of these amendments with Phase 3 of the Expanded Polystyrene Ordinance, on December 3, 2019. Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO URANGA, SEVENTH DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER JEANNINE PEARCE, SECOND DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN STACY MUNGO, FIFTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 14. 19-1034 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with appropriate staff and report back to City Council in 60 days on the potential of drafting an ordinance allowing for driveway parking permits Citywide. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER JEANNINE PEARCE, SECOND DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN STACY MUNGO, FIFTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 7 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 15. 19-1035 Recommendation to increase Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $832, offset by the Third Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Belmont Heights Community Association for trees purchased for the Belmont Heights Make A Difference Day; and Decrease Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $832 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 16. 19-1039 Recommendation to receive and file the Elections Plan for the 2020 Primary Nominating and General Municipal Elections. Office or Department: CITY CLERK Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 8 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 17. 19-1040 Recommendation to adopt resolution ordering, proclaiming, calling and giving notice of a Primary Nominating Election and a General Municipal Election in the City of Long Beach, California, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of March, 2020, and the 3rd day of November, 2020, respectively, for the nomination and/or election of candidates for four (4) offices of the Long Beach City Council, and two (2) offices of the Long Beach Unified School District, each for a full term of four (4) years, commencing with the third Tuesday of December, 2020, and adopting provisions relating to the translations of and the charges for costs of candidate statements; 19-1043 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 Primary Nominating Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 and a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020; and 19-1044 Adopt resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City's Primary Nominating Election to be held on March 3, 2020, and the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2020 with the California Statewide Elections to be held by the County on the same dates, and requesting specified election services to the City from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. (Districts 2,4,6,8) Office or Department: CITY CLERK Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 9 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 18. 19-1027 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend existing contracts with 16 firms for as-needed professional and technical services related to system analysis, system development, system implementation, project management, and technical support for information technology projects and systems, to increase the annual contract authority by $700,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $5,100,000, and, extend the terms of the contracts for an additional five months through March 22, 2020. (Citywide) Office or Department: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. ORDINANCES: 19. 19-0978 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2300 relating to the designation of the properties located on the 6000 block of Walnut Avenue as the Grant Neighborhood Historic Landmark District, read and adopted as read. (District 9) Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 20. 19-0980 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2310 relating to the designation of the Ferguson House located at 1500 East 1st Street as a Local Historic Landmark, read and adopted as read. (District 2) Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 10 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 21. 19-0982 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2320 relating to the designation of the Alexander House located at 5281 East El Roble Street as a Historic Landmark, read and adopted as read. (District 3) Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 22. 19-0984 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2340 relating to the designation of the Bowyer Residence located at 3200 East 1st Street as a Local Historic Landmark, read and adopted as read. (District 3) Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 23. 19-0986 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2330 relating to the designation of the Petersen House located at 3735 Pine Avenue as a Historic Landmark, read and adopted as read. (District 7) Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 11 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED NEW BUSINESS: New Business items are additions to the City Council Agenda subsequent to the posting of the agenda on Monday afternoon. 24. 19-1045 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,295, offset by the Third Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Greenbelt Heights Neighborhood Association for their Greenbelt Goblinfest event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,295 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 25. 19-1046 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $15,000, offset by $2,500 of Ninth Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department and $12,500 in sponsorship and contribution funds to support the 2019 Veterans Day Celebration; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER REX RICHARDSON, NINTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 12 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 26. 19-1047 Recommendation to adopt resolution in support of Los Angeles County's Amicus Brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a challenge to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Martin v. City of Boise. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN STACY MUNGO, FIFTH DISTRICT; VICE MAYOR DEE ANDREWS, SIXTH DISTRICT; COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 27. 19-1048 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Lease Agreement with MWN Community Hospital, a California limited liability company, for the operation and potential development of City-owned property, located at 1720 Termino Avenue, 1760 Termino Avenue, and 4111 East Wilton Street, including the provision of an acute care hospital, for a period of 45 years, with the option of two 10-year extensions; Amend the grant deed restriction to allow a for-profit health care organization to operate an acute care hospital, and allow for non-acute care health services upon the occurrence of certain conditions at the Subject Property; and Authorize City Manager to reimburse Tenant up to $1,000,000 per year on an annual basis for the first five years, and up to $2,000,000 per year on an annual basis for years 6 through 15 of the Lease, to assist with seismic retrofit construction costs of the hospital facility. (District 4) Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 13 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 19-1049 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 11, 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. STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDER: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – Economic Development and Finance Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:45 P.M., The Beach Conference Room. HEARING REMINDERS: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – Hearing for the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment. (Districts 1,2,4,5) Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – Hearing on Omnibus Zoning Code Amendments (ZCA19-003). (Citywide) ks/pr Page 14 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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 15 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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 16 of 16

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