City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · January 21, 2020
Minutes
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Mary Zendejas, 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: Consent Calendar, Presentation,
Agenda Item Nos. 11, 21, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 28, 24, 27, 23, 22, 20, 25, 29,
30.
ROLL CALL (5:08 PM)
Councilmembers Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga
Present: and Austin
Councilmembers Richardson
Absent:
Also present: Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager; Rebecca Garner, Acting Assistant City
Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney; Allison Bunma,
Assistant City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, City Clerk Analyst.
Vice Mayor Andrews presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Long Beach Girl Scouts Troop 2863.
Vice Mayor Andrews announced that Mayor Garcia would be absent.
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NOTE: Charles Parkin, City Attorney, reported out of Closed Session, that the City Council
voted 6-0, to authorize the City to participate in an Amicus brief in the case of Jenny Lisette
Flores, et al. v. Jefferson B. Sessions III, Attorney General of the United States, et al.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:11 PM)
Larry Goodhue spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 9.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 -
25, except for Item 11. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and
Austin
Absent: 2 - Supernaw and Richardson
1. 20-0049 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting
of Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 20-0050 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between January 6, 2020 and January 13, 2020.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 20-0051 Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest
Code filed, in compliance with State law.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 20-0052 Recommendation to approve the Magnolia Industrial Group Property
and Business Improvement District Annual Report continuing the
property assessment for the period of January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2020, automatically extending the current agreement
with the Magnolia Industrial Group, Inc. for a one-year period; and,
authorize payment of $1,682 in City property assessments from the
General Fund Group in the Public Works Department. (District 1)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 20-0053 Recommendation to approve the Midtown Property and Business
Improvement District Annual Report continuing the property
assessment for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31,
2020, automatically extending the current agreement with the Midtown
Property and Business Owner’s Association for a one-year period;
and, authorize payment of $25,256 in City property assessments from
the General Fund Group. (Districts 4,6)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 20-0076 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with Long Beach
Community College District, to provide work experience for students at
City sites as needed, for a period not to exceed five years. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 20-0054 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33769 with Energy
Experts International, of Redwood City, CA, for providing consulting
services related to ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of
Transportation regulatory requirements for updating and maintaining
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required manuals and plans for natural gas distribution, to extend the
term of the contract for an additional one-year period through
February 16, 2021. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 20-0055 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB ER20-006 and award
a contract to Independent Electric Supply, Inc., dba Independent Utility
Supply, of Tracy, CA, for furnishing and delivering Mueller products, in
an annual amount not to exceed $250,000, 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, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 20-0056 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
an agreement, and all necessary documents and any subsequent
amendments, with Laboratory Corporation of America for Patient
Specimen Collection Services and Laboratory Data Management, in an
annual amount of $60,000, with a 25 percent contingency in the
amount of $15,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $75,000,
for the period of December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020, with
the option to automatically renew annually, under the same terms and
conditions, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
10. 20-0057 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Master Agreement, and any subsequent amendments with the County
of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), to provide
mental health prevention and early intervention services for a term
effective upon the date of execution and continuing through June 30,
2027, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional
one-year terms at the discretion of the LACDMH through June 30,
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2029. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 20-0058 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary for a Third Amendment to Lease No. 32944 with
the Friends of Colorado Lagoon, for the continued tenancy and
operation of the Colorado Lagoon Wetland and Marine Science
Education Center, located at 5119 East Colorado Street, for a term of
three years, with two, two-year renewal options, at the discretion of the
City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents
necessary for a Third Amendment to Right-of-Entry Permit No. 32943
with the Friends of Colorado Lagoon, concurrent with the
recommended action above, to allow for continued third-party
maintenance of portions of the Colorado Lagoon, and authorize City
Manager to amend the Use and Permit Area to add or remove areas of
responsibility, as needed. (District 3)
Councilwoman Price spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Vice
Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Andrews, Uranga and
Austin
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Richardson
12. 20-0059 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to increase
Munis Contract No. 31900668 with American Correctional Solutions,
Inc., of Irvine, CA, to continue nursing services provided to inmates, in
the amount of $400,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed
$500,000, and to extend the term of the contract to May 31, 2020.
(Citywide)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
13. 20-0060 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents with California State University, Long Beach, to
receive and expend grant funding from the U.S. Department of
Justice’s National Institute of Justice Research and Evaluation on
Drugs and Crime Fiscal Year 2019 Grant, in the amount of $455,661,
for the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the
Police Department by $455,661, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
14. 20-0061 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments,
with Southern California Intergovernmental Training and Development
Center, dba Government Training Agency, of San Diego, CA, for
Peace Officer Standards Training certified courses, in an annual
amount not to exceed $150,000 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 necessary documents to enter into the contract, including
any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0012 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-20-0012
15. 20-0062 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
quitclaim of easement deed to Century Affordable Development, Inc., a
California non-profit corporation, the owner of the property located at
1201-1235 Long Beach Boulevard; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE-15-158. (District 1)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
16. 20-0065 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to transfer the Southern California Edison meter
(currently meter number V349N-001830) located near the Aquarium of
the Pacific into the City of Long Beach’s name; execute any necessary
documents with the Aquarium of the Pacific to complete the transfer;
and, enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Aquarium of the Pacific defining financial responsibility for monthly
expenses related to usage. (District 2)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
17. 20-0063 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision
map for the construction of four new industrial buildings, ranging in
size from 70,000 square feet to 134,000 square feet (totaling
approximately 379,000 square feet), and ranging in height from 42 feet
to 50 feet, creating four parcels ranging from 4.39 acres to 7.24 acres,
in the Douglas Park Planned Development District (PD-32) have been
met; approve the final map for Parcel No. 75037, located at 3855
Lakewood Boulevard; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
subdivision agreements; and
Accept State Clearing House Number 2001051048. (District 5)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
18. 20-0064 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an
easement deed from Vistas Del Puerto, L.P., a California limited
partnership, the owner of the properties at 1836-1852 Locust Avenue,
for alley widening purposes; and
Accept State Clearinghouse Number 2015031034 for the project.
(District 6)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
19. 20-0066 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
grant agreement, and any necessary documents, to accept and expend
grant funding in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with the State of
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and
Waterways, for the Davies Boat Launching Facility project, for the
period of February 1, 2019 through February 1, 2021; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the
Public Works Department by $300,000, offset by reimbursement grant
revenue. (District 3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:18 PM)
PEACEMAKER AWARDS
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
HEARINGS (11:20 PM)
20. 20-0068 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
conclude the public hearing, and consider the third-party appeals by
Jeff Miller (APL19-012), Melinda Cotton (APL19-013), Susan Miller
(APL19-014), and James Hines (APL19-015), and uphold the Planning
Commission’s recommendation;
Adopt resolution accepting the Environmental Impact Report Addendum
(EIRA-03-19) to the previously-certified Belmont Pool Revitalization
Project (EIR 01-16/SCH#2013041063);
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Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Susan Miller, appellant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Jeff Miller, appellant, spoke.
Melinda Cotton, appellant, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
James Hines, appellant, spoke.
Gordana Kajer spoke.
Mel Nutter spoke.
Joe Grever spoke.
Kim O'Shea spoke.
Dave Shukla spoke.
Terry Stoddard spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Corliss Lee spoke.
Ann Cantrell spoke.
Joe Weinstein spoke.
Dr. Preston Smith spoke.
Keith Mason spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
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Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation, as
amended, with a change in the design element from a 25-yard
width to a 25-meters width pool; and adopt Resolution No.
RES-20-0013. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: RES-20-0013
20-0069 Adopt resolution approving a General Plan Amendment (GPA19-001) to
the Local Coastal Program Element of the General Plan;
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0014. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: RES-20-0014
20-0070 Declare ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 19-010)
amending the Belmont Pier Planned Development District (PD-2)
ordinance to create a new subarea for the project development site and
establish associated zoning standards read the first time and laid over
to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to declare ordinance read the first time
and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for
final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-20-0005
20-0071 Declare ordinance approving a Zone Change (ZCHG19-005) and
amending the Zoning Use District Map from the P (Park) zoning district
to the PD-2 Planned Development District, Subarea 5, for portions of
the project site, read the first time and laid over to the next regular
meeting of the City Council for final reading;
Approve a Modification to Site Plan Review (SPR19-027) for
previously-approved Site Plan Review Application No. 1405-01, for the
redesigned Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center Complex;
Approve a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP19-023) for the
portion of the project within the City’s Coastal Zone Appealable Area
jurisdiction; and
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to declare ordinance read the first time
and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for
final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-20-0006
20-0072 Adopt resolution authorizing Director of Development Services to
submit the Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA19-005) and
associated materials to the California Coastal Commission for its review
and certification. All located at 4200 East Ocean Boulevard in the
Belmont Pier Planned Development District (PD-2) and P (Park) zoning
district. (District 3)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0015. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: RES-20-0015
21. 20-0073 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with
conditions on the application of EHT QMLB, LLC, dba Queen Mary, at
1126 Queens Highway, for Entertainment with Dancing for on-ship
events only. (District 2)
Councilmember Pearce recused herself from Agenda Item No. 21.
Rebecca Garner, Acting Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
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Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and
Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Recused: 1 - Pearce
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:30 PM)
Anna Wong spoke regarding spcaLA.
Kathryn Deioma spoke regarding tenant rights.
Alex Armstrong spoke regarding spcaLA.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:39 PM)
22. 20-0067 Recommendation to use City Prosecutor budget savings from FY 19,
increase appropriations in the General Fund by $295,525 in the City
Prosecutor Department.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Motion: To foward the item to the February 11, 2020, Budget Oversight
Committee meeting.
Moved by Councilwoman Mungo, motion failed due to lack of second.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
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Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Andrews, Uranga and
Austin
No: 1 - Mungo
Absent: 1 - Richardson
23. 20-0074 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5, Regulation of
Businesses, Trades and Professions of the Long Beach Municipal
Code, by adding Chapter 5.77, related to short-term rentals, read the
first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council
for final reading;
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Kjell Stava, Real Estate Project Coordinator, spoke; and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Jeremy Arnold spoke.
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Jerry Andis spoke.
Jim Samuel spoke.
Victor Sanchez spoke.
John Choi spoke.
Pastor Q spoke.
Jesus Morales spoke.
Ofelia Gonzalez spoke.
Myron Wollin spoke.
Anna Evans-Goldstein spoke.
Karen Reside spoke.
Naida Tushnet spoke.
Doug Domingo-Foraste spoke.
Anna Christensen spoke.
Pete Marsh spoke.
Senye Kenfe spoke.
Max Norris spoke.
Elsa Tung spoke.
Jean Young spoke.
Manuela Martinez spoke.
Nereyda Soto spoke.
Kathryn Levassiar spoke.
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Jose Soto spoke.
Corliss Lee spoke.
Ann Cantrell spoke.
Ken Trossen spoke.
Maureen Poe spoke.
Laura Lindgren spoke.
Allan Crawford spoke.
Johanna Cunningham spoke.
Adrian Medrano spoke.
Kathlyne Brady spoke.
Heather Rozman spoke.
Leanna Noble spoke.
Samantha Martinez spoke.
Mayra Garcia Cortez spoke.
April Rivas spoke.
Tamara Romero spoke.
Dianne Sundstrom spoke.
Dana Bell spoke.
Anne Anderson spoke.
Braden Phillps spoke.
Gerald Anderson spoke.
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Dave Huff spoke.
Fred Sutton spoke.
Giovanni Barone spoke.
Michael O'Toole spoke.
Alex Contreras spoke.
Leah Horgan spoke.
Mayra J. Garcia spoke.
Jeff Hoffman spoke.
Olga Alarid spoke.
Brad Michaels spoke.
Sam Gareebo spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
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Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
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Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Motion: Approve recommendation, as amended, to [1] have staff monitor
the housing vacancy rate, and when the housing vacancy rate reaches 9%,
staff agendize an item to discuss making a change to the rate and revisit the
cap annually; [2] amend Section 5.77.030.B.2 to read “The STR operator
shall not operate more than one (1) primary residence STR and more than
one (1) non-primary residence STRs in the City”; [3] amend Section
5.77.030.B.4 for the total the total number STR registrations not to exceed
750 housing unit; [4] amend Section 5.77.050.C to read “Un-hosted stays in
a STR shall be limited to ninety (90) days per year. All stays in a
non-primary residence shall be presume to be un-hosted”; [5] amend
Section 5.77.070.A to read “Hosting platforms shall not process or complete
any booking transactions for any STR unless the STR has a valid current
registration number issued by the City to the operator. Hosting platforms are
required to list the STR registration number and the date that permit expires.
Hosting platforms shall not process or complete any booking transactions
that would exceed the number of days in Section 5.77.050”; [6] request that
the opt-out Petition provision that is included in the proposed ordinance be
changed to reflect a signature threshold of 50 percent plus one, instead of
two-thirds of the property owners within the census tract; [7] amend Section
5.77.090 to read “Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Chapter 1.32,
the fine shall be $1,000 for each violation. Each separate day in which a
violation exists shall be considered a separate violation”; [8] amend Section
5.77.090.D “if three (3) fines have been issued against a STR” by replacing
“STR” with “host”; [9] amend Sections 5.77.090.F, 5.77.090.I, and
5.77.090.J to replace “any person” with “any person, host platform, or STR
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operator”; and [10] add “It is unlawful to be a host unless the responsibilities
in Section 5.77.070 are fully complied with”
Moved by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilwoman Price.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Motion: Approve recommendation, as amended, to [1] reduce staff’s
recommendation of 1% of housing stock to .6% maximum non-primary
rentals cap; and [2] request the opt-out provision be changed to reflect a
threshold of 50 percent plus one.
Moved by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilman Supernaw.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Motion: Motion to divide the question.
Moved by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman Mungo.
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A second substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Price,
seconded by Councilwoman Mungo, to reduce staff’s
recommended cap on the total number of non-primary
residence STR registrations from 1% of housing stock (roughly
1,700) to 1,000 maximum housing units, subject to change
based on the vacancy rate of the City, which shall be reported
to council on an annual basis. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews and Austin
No: 3 - Zendejas, Pearce and Uranga
Absent: 1 - Richardson
A second substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Price,
seconded by Councilmember Pearce, to request the opt-out
Petition provision that is included in the proposed ordinance be
changed to reflect a signature threshold of 50 percent plus one,
instead of two-thirds of the property owners within the census
tract, to be petitioned by mail option, with the cost of mailing to
go to the census tract, and allow the petition to be circulated on
an annual basis. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to reconsider the vote for Agenda Item
No. 18. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
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A second substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Price,
seconded by Councilwoman Mungo, to approve
recommendation, as amended, to [1] reduce staff’s
recommended cap on the total number of non-primary
residence STR registrations from 1% of housing stock (roughly
1,700) to 1,000 maximum housing units, subject to change
based on the vacancy rate of the City, which shall be reported
to council on an annual basis; [2] request that the opt-out
Petition provision that is included in the proposed ordinance be
changed to reflect a signature threshold of 50 percent plus one,
instead of two-thirds of the property owners within the census
tract, to be petitioned by mail option, with the cost of mailing to
go to the census tract, and allow the petition to be circulated on
an annual basis. The host platform shall remove the name of
anyone on the prohibition list from their site, and will be
expected to work with City staff to update that list on a regular
basis as to be determined by Development Services to be
appropriate; [3] amend Section 5.77.070.A to read “Hosting
platforms shall not process or complete any booking
transactions for any STR unless the STR has a valid current
registration number issued by the City to the operator. Hosting
platforms are required to list the STR registration number and
the date that permit expires. Hosting platforms shall not process
or complete any booking transactions that would exceed the
number of days in Section 5.77.050”; [4] amend Section
5.77.090.D “if three (3) fines have been issued against a STR” by
replacing “STR” with “host”; [5] amend Sections 5.77.090.F,
5.77.090.I, and 5.77.090.J to replace “any person” with “any
person, host platform, or STR operator”; and [6] add “It is
unlawful to be a host unless the responsibilities in Section
5.77.070 are fully complied with”. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
20-0075 Adopt resolution directing the Director of Development Services to
submit the Ordinance amendments to the California Coastal
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Commission for a finding of conformance with the Certified Local
Coastal Program; and
Adopt Negative Declaration ND 07-19. (Citywide)
This Resolution was received and filed.
Vice Mayor Andrews declared a recess at 10:50 p.m.
Vice Mayor Andrews called the meeting back to order at 11:03 p.m.
24. 20-0077 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary for a Proposed Lease, with an Option to
Purchase, by and between the City of Long Beach and Centro C.H.A,
Inc., a California 501(c)(3) corporation, for City-owned property
located at 1850-1862 Atlantic Avenue for youth workforce development,
civic leadership, inclusive entrepreneurship training, and community
services. (District 6)
Seney Kenfe spoke.
Ernesto Castillo spoke.
Christine Delabre spoke.
Jessica Quintana spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
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Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Andrews, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
25. 20-0078 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED19-096 and
award contracts to Black O’Dowd and Associates, dba BOA
Architecture, of Long Beach, CA; Gillis & Panichapan Architects, Inc.,
of Costa Mesa, CA; Kardent Design, Planning & Management, of Long
Beach, CA; La Canada Design Group, of Pasadena, CA; and,
Westgroup Designs, Inc., of Irvine, CA; for as-needed space-planning
and architectural services, in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$1,200,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary
amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
26. 20-0079 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the
180-day waiting period for Public Agencies, pursuant to Government
Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Rosa Jackson for a limited duration
to work in the Health and Human Services Department. (Citywide)
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This Resolution was withdrawn.
Enactment No: RES-20-0022
27. 20-0080 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ AP19-134 and
award contracts to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Orange, CA;
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., of Brea, CA; HNTB
Corporation, of Los Angeles, CA; and RS&H California, Inc., of Los
Angeles, CA, for as-needed planning and design engineering services
for various development projects at the Long Beach Airport, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $4,000,000, 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
contracts, including any necessary amendments. (District 5)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Andrews, Uranga and
Austin
Absent: 2 - Mungo and Richardson
28. 20-0021 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the status of the
implementation of the Long Beach Animal Care Services’ Compassion
Saves approach; and
Request City Attorney to prepare ordinances amending Chapter
21.51.210 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), increasing the
number of pets from four to six for each household, and amending
Chapter 6.04 of the LBMC, regulating the adoption of dogs and cats
originating from outside Long Beach. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Gerardo Mouet, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
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Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting Assistant City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Beverly Leifer spoke.
Joanna Kwast spoke.
Laura Sellmer spoke.
Alex Armstrong spoke.
Anna Wong spoke.
Larry Goodhue spoke.
Candace Lawrence spoke.
Carol Pederson spoke.
Kristie Mamelli spoke.
Adam R. spoke.
Fernando Gallardo spoke.
Wendy Aragon spoke.
Roni Naccarato spoke.
Kate Karp spoke.
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Sherri Stankewitz spoke.
Diana Kliche spoke.
Louise Montgomery spoke.
Lynda Montgomery spoke.
Jacqueline Case spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
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Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation, as amended,
to [1] request City Attorney to review the current lease between
the City of Long Beach and spcaLA, meet with the spcaLA
management team, the LBACS management team, and any
other persons deemed by the staff or management team of
either entity, who have credible relevant information to
contribute, determine whether the current lease terms have
been followed, whether there have been violations of the lease,
whether those violations warrant a modification or termination
of the lease. All conversations shall be protected, as privileged
communications, and every effort shall be made to protect the
identity of those who are expressing accounts or concerns
regarding events and practices; [2] request City Auditor, if
agreeable, to review the lease and operations; and [3] request a
separate portal where reports can be made anonymously. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
ORDINANCES (1:04 AM)
29. 20-0024 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Section 3.80.420.5 relating to separate
license for each place of business, read and adopted as read.
(Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by
Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-20-0003. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-20-0003
30. 20-0025 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Section 3.80.327 relating to private family
daycare home, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Andrews, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-20-0004. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga and Austin
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-20-0004
NEW BUSINESS:
31. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
32. 20-0086 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, January 17, 2020.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
33. 20-0114 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday,
January 21, 2020.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (1:05 AM)
Nora Ferman spoke regarding homeless encampments.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Roberto Luna spoke regarding homeless escapements.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (1:13 AM)
Councilman Supernaw made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT (1:14 AM)
At 1:14 AM, Vice Mayor Andrews adjourned the meeting.
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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
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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Mary Zendejas, 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
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and
prior to 6:30 PM. 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)
1. 20-0049 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of
Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 20-0050 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between January 6, 2020 and January 13, 2020.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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3. 20-0051 Recommendation to receive and approve Initial Conflict of Interest Code
filed, in compliance with State law.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 20-0052 Recommendation to approve the Magnolia Industrial Group Property and
Business Improvement District Annual Report continuing the property
assessment for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31,
2020, automatically extending the current agreement with the Magnolia
Industrial Group, Inc. for a one-year period; and, authorize payment of
$1,682 in City property assessments from the General Fund Group in the
Public Works Department. (District 1)
Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 20-0053 Recommendation to approve the Midtown Property and Business
Improvement District Annual Report continuing the property assessment
for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020,
automatically extending the current agreement with the Midtown Property
and Business Owner’s Association for a one-year period; and, authorize
payment of $25,256 in City property assessments from the General Fund
Group. (Districts 4,6)
Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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6. 20-0076 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement, and any necessary amendments, with Long Beach Community
College District, to provide work experience for students at City sites as
needed, for a period not to exceed five years. (Citywide)
Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 20-0054 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33769 with Energy Experts
International, of Redwood City, CA, for providing consulting services
related to ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation
regulatory requirements for updating and maintaining required manuals
and plans for natural gas distribution, to extend the term of the contract for
an additional one-year period through February 16, 2021. (Citywide)
Office or Department: ENERGY RESOURCES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 20-0055 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB ER20-006 and award a
contract to Independent Electric Supply, Inc., dba Independent Utility
Supply, of Tracy, CA, for furnishing and delivering Mueller products, in an
annual amount not to exceed $250,000, 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, including any necessary
amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: ENERGY RESOURCES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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9. 20-0056 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement, and all necessary documents and any subsequent
amendments, with Laboratory Corporation of America for Patient
Specimen Collection Services and Laboratory Data Management, in an
annual amount of $60,000, with a 25 percent contingency in the amount of
$15,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $75,000, for the period of
December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020, with the option to
automatically renew annually, under the same terms and conditions, at the
discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 20-0057 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Master Agreement, and any subsequent amendments with the County of
Los Angeles Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), to provide mental
health prevention and early intervention services for a term effective upon
the date of execution and continuing through June 30, 2027, with the
option to extend the agreement for two additional one-year terms at the
discretion of the LACDMH through June 30, 2029. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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11. 20-0058 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary for a Third Amendment to Lease No. 32944 with the
Friends of Colorado Lagoon, for the continued tenancy and operation of
the Colorado Lagoon Wetland and Marine Science Education Center,
located at 5119 East Colorado Street, for a term of three years, with two,
two-year renewal options, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary
for a Third Amendment to Right-of-Entry Permit No. 32943 with the
Friends of Colorado Lagoon, concurrent with the recommended action
above, to allow for continued third-party maintenance of portions of the
Colorado Lagoon, and authorize City Manager to amend the Use and
Permit Area to add or remove areas of responsibility, as needed.
(District 3)
Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 20-0059 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to increase
Munis Contract No. 31900668 with American Correctional Solutions, Inc.,
of Irvine, CA, to continue nursing services provided to inmates, in the
amount of $400,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $500,000,
and to extend the term of the contract to May 31, 2020. (Citywide)
Office or Department: POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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13. 20-0060 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents with California State University, Long Beach, to
receive and expend grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s
National Institute of Justice Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime
Fiscal Year 2019 Grant, in the amount of $455,661, for the period of
January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police
Department by $455,661, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 20-0061 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments,
with Southern California Intergovernmental Training and Development
Center, dba Government Training Agency, of San Diego, CA, for Peace
Officer Standards Training certified courses, in an annual amount not to
exceed $150,000 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 necessary
documents to enter into the contract, including any necessary
amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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15. 20-0062 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
quitclaim of easement deed to Century Affordable Development, Inc., a
California non-profit corporation, the owner of the property located at
1201-1235 Long Beach Boulevard; and
Accept Categorical Exemption CE-15-158. (District 1)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 20-0065 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to transfer the Southern California Edison meter
(currently meter number V349N-001830) located near the Aquarium of the
Pacific into the City of Long Beach’s name; execute any necessary
documents with the Aquarium of the Pacific to complete the transfer; and,
enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Aquarium of
the Pacific defining financial responsibility for monthly expenses related to
usage. (District 2)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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17. 20-0063 Recommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map
for the construction of four new industrial buildings, ranging in size from
70,000 square feet to 134,000 square feet (totaling approximately 379,000
square feet), and ranging in height from 42 feet to 50 feet, creating four
parcels ranging from 4.39 acres to 7.24 acres, in the Douglas Park
Planned Development District (PD-32) have been met; approve the final
map for Parcel No. 75037, located at 3855 Lakewood Boulevard; authorize
City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and
Accept State Clearing House Number 2001051048. (District 5)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 20-0064 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an
easement deed from Vistas Del Puerto, L.P., a California limited
partnership, the owner of the properties at 1836-1852 Locust Avenue, for
alley widening purposes; and
Accept State Clearinghouse Number 2015031034 for the project.
(District 6)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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19. 20-0066 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
grant agreement, and any necessary documents, to accept and expend
grant funding in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with the State of
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and
Waterways, for the Davies Boat Launching Facility project, for the period
of February 1, 2019 through February 1, 2021; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the
Public Works Department by $300,000, offset by reimbursement grant
revenue. (District 3)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS; PARKS, RECREATION
AND MARINE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS:
PEACEMAKER AWARDS
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REVISED
HEARINGS:
AGENDA ITEM NO. 20: WILL NOT BE HEARD BEFORE 6:30 PM
20. 20-0068 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
conclude the public hearing, and consider the third-party appeals by Jeff
Miller (APL19-012), Melinda Cotton (APL19-013), Susan Miller
(APL19-014), and James Hines (APL19-015), and uphold the Planning
Commission’s recommendation;
Adopt resolution accepting the Environmental Impact Report Addendum
(EIRA-03-19) to the previously-certified Belmont Pool Revitalization Project
(EIR 01-16/SCH#2013041063);
20-0069 Adopt resolution approving a General Plan Amendment (GPA19-001) to
the Local Coastal Program Element of the General Plan;
20-0070 Declare ordinance approving a Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 19-010)
amending the Belmont Pier Planned Development District (PD-2)
ordinance to create a new subarea for the project development site and
establish associated zoning standards read the first time and laid over to
the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
(Agenda Item No. 20 continued on Page 11)
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20-0071 Declare ordinance approving a Zone Change (ZCHG19-005) and
amending the Zoning Use District Map from the P (Park) zoning district to
the PD-2 Planned Development District, Subarea 5, for portions of the
project site, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of
the City Council for final reading;
Approve a Modification to Site Plan Review (SPR19-027) for
previously-approved Site Plan Review Application No. 1405-01, for the
redesigned Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center Complex;
Approve a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP19-023) for the
portion of the project within the City’s Coastal Zone Appealable Area
jurisdiction; and
20-0072 Adopt resolution authorizing Director of Development Services to submit
the Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA19-005) and associated
materials to the California Coastal Commission for its review and
certification. All located at 4200 East Ocean Boulevard in the Belmont Pier
Planned Development District (PD-2) and P (Park) zoning district.
(District 3)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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21. 20-0073 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with
conditions on the application of EHT QMLB, LLC, dba Queen Mary, at
1126 Queens Highway, for Entertainment with Dancing for on-ship events
only. (District 2)
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.
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS:
22. 20-0067 Recommendation to use City Prosecutor budget savings from FY 19,
increase appropriations in the General Fund by $295,525 in the City
Prosecutor Department.
Office or Department: CITY PROSECUTOR
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
AGENDA ITEM NO. 23: WILL NOT BE HEARD BEFORE 6:30 PM
23. 20-0074 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5, Regulation of
Businesses, Trades and Professions of the Long Beach Municipal Code,
by adding Chapter 5.77, related to short-term rentals, read the first time
and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final
reading;
20-0075 Adopt resolution directing the Director of Development Services to submit
the Ordinance amendments to the California Coastal Commission for a
finding of conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program; and
Adopt Negative Declaration ND 07-19. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 20-0077 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary for a Proposed Lease, with an Option to Purchase,
by and between the City of Long Beach and Centro C.H.A, Inc., a
California 501(c)(3) corporation, for City-owned property located at
1850-1862 Atlantic Avenue for youth workforce development, civic
leadership, inclusive entrepreneurship training, and community services.
(District 6)
Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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25. 20-0078 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED19-096 and award
contracts to Black O’Dowd and Associates, dba BOA Architecture, of Long
Beach, CA; Gillis & Panichapan Architects, Inc., of Costa Mesa, CA;
Kardent Design, Planning & Management, of Long Beach, CA; La Canada
Design Group, of Pasadena, CA; and, Westgroup Designs, Inc., of Irvine,
CA; for as-needed space-planning and architectural services, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $1,200,000, 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 contracts, including
any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 20-0079 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the
180-day waiting period for Public Agencies, pursuant to Government Code
7522.56 and 21224, to hire Rosa Jackson for a limited duration to work in
the Health and Human Services Department. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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27. 20-0080 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ AP19-134 and award
contracts to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Orange, CA; Burns &
McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., of Brea, CA; HNTB Corporation,
of Los Angeles, CA; and RS&H California, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for
as-needed planning and design engineering services for various
development projects at the Long Beach Airport, in an aggregate amount
not to exceed $4,000,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary
amendments. (District 5)
Office or Department: LONG BEACH AIRPORT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
28. 20-0021 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the status of the
implementation of the Long Beach Animal Care Services’ Compassion
Saves approach; and
Request City Attorney to prepare ordinances amending Chapter 21.51.210
of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), increasing the number of pets
from four to six for each household, and amending Chapter 6.04 of the
LBMC, regulating the adoption of dogs and cats originating from outside
Long Beach. (Citywide)
Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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ORDINANCES:
29. 20-0024 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Section 3.80.420.5 relating to separate
license for each place of business, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
30. 20-0025 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Section 3.80.327 relating to private family
daycare home, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
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.
31.
32.
33.
20-0086 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, January 21, 2020.
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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STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDERS:
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 – Economic Development and Finance Committee
(Attorney/Client) at 4:45 P.M., The Beach Conference Room.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 – Budget Oversight Committee at 3:45 P.M., Civic
Chambers.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 – Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach,
California at 4:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
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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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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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