Long Beach, CA
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/8/2017 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 333 W. Ocean Boulevard Council Chamber
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17-0668 146.PD/FD Budget HearingAgenda ItemRecommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for the following Departments: Police and Fire.approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
17-0565 11.DS - Appeal of 500 W. Broadway D2ResolutionRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, adopt resolution finding the project to be consistent with the Downtown Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Report and subject to the Downtown Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and denying the appeal from Warren Blesofsky representing Long Beach Citizens for Fair Development; and Uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a Site Plan Review for the construction of a seven-story, 142-unit mixed use residential development at 500 West Broadway in the Downtown Planned Development District (PD-30). (District 2)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0613 12.PW - Preferental Parking District 'U' D4Public HearingRecommendation to receive supporting documentation, including the petitions, into the record, conclude the public hearing, and request the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Long Beach Municipal Code, to expand Preferential Parking District “U” as recommended by the City Traffic Engineer. (District 4)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
17-0614 13.CA - Settlement - Kristy PowellAgenda ItemRecommendation to approve the proposed settlement in the pending litigation entitled Kristy Powell v City of Long Beach, Case No.: 2:16-CV-02966-GHK(SKx) in the amount of $85,000.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0615 14.CA - Settlement - Michael M. PetersContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a one year agreement for legal services with the Law Offices of Michael M. Peters, with the option to renew for two additional one year periods, to represent the City in Civil Service Disciplinary Appeal Hearings. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0616 15.CA - Amendment to Medex Healthcare Contract #33814ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 33814 with Medex Healthcare, Inc. for Workers’ Compensation Medical Provider Network services, to increase the contract by $360,000 for a revised total amount not to exceed $560,000, and to extend the term for an additional two-year period through December 31, 2019. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0617 16.CA - Workers Comp. Rick BartyzelAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $50,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Rick Bartyzel.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0618 17.CA - Workers Comp. Nicolasa ChavezAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $86,270.93 plus $5,443 in retroactive temporary total disability benefits, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Nicolasa Chavez.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0619 18.CA - Workers Comp. Elizabeth CrossleyAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit claim for accrued Workers’ Compensation benefits for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $51,316.70 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for decedent, Elizabeth Crossley to Estate of Elizabeth Crossley.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0620 19.CA - Workers Comp. Matthew GruneisenAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $58,290 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Matthew Gruneisen.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0621 110.CA - Workers Comp. Violeta Ponce DiazAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $85,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Violeta Ponce Diaz.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0622 111.CC - MinutesAgenda ItemRecommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, July 11 and July 18, 2017 and the Study Session of Tuesday, July 25, 2017.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0623 112.CC - Damage ClaimsAgenda ItemRecommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 10, 2017 and July 31, 2017.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0624 113.CM - LB Museum of Art - Art appraisal svcsContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, to conduct an inventory and appraisal of all City-owned art, in an amount not to exceed $200,000. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0625 114.EPD - ROI for Fourth St. PBIA D2ResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 for the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. (District 2)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
17-0626 115.EPD - ROI for Belmont Shore PBIA D3ResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018, for the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. (District 3)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
17-0627 116.EPD - Long Beach Transit Belmont Shore Employee Bus Rider Program D3ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments with the Long Beach Public Transportation Company, for the Belmont Shore Employee Rider Pass Program, in an annual amount not to exceed $120,000, for the period of September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 3)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0628 117.FM - Contract for electric utility bill auditContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM17-009 and award a contract to Utility Cost Management, LLC, of Fresno, CA, to perform an electric utility billing audit, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)laid overPass Action details Video Video
17-0629 118.FM - EVgo Svce for installation of 10 EV spaces D5ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with EVgo Services, LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, for the installation of infrastructure to prepare ten parking spaces for electric vehicle chargers at 2600 Temple Avenue (Fleet Services), at no cost to the City. (District 5)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0630 119.FM -Altec for Crane Boom TruckContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS17-073 and award a contract to Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, CA, for the purchase of a Freightliner M2-112 Crane Boom Truck, for a total amount not to exceed $337,273, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0631 120.DHHS - Agrmnt for Pandemic Influenza PreparednessContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, any subsequent amendments, and all necessary documents with the State of California Department of Public Health to accept and expend funding, in an amount not to exceed $379,040, for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Health and Human Services Department (HE) by $69,746, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0632 121.DHHS - Emergency Food and Shelter grantContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments with the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Los Angeles Local Board to accept and expend funding, in the amount of $11,093, for the Los Angeles Emergency Food and Shelter Program, for the period of October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0633 122.LBA - Amend Lease w/Pacific Jet Center D5ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for the First Amendment to Lease No. 27628 (Parcel J9) and the First Amendment to Lease No. 27940 (Parcels J8A and J8B) with Pacific Jet Center, LLC, a California limited liability company, for City-owned property at 2601 East Spring Street at the Long Beach Airport. (District 5)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0634 123.LBA - Use of the Cypress Shooting RangeContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the City of Cypress, a municipal corporation, for the use of the Cypress Shooting Range, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, for a term through December 31, 2017. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0635 124.PD - ABC License - Crepe Crafters D1ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Priscilla Bianchi, dba Crepe Crafters, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 480 Pine Avenue. (District 1)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0636 125.PD - LA Real Estate Fraud Prosecution ProgContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the County of Los Angeles Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program, for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR 120) in the Police Department (PD) by $72,467, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0637 126.PD - Vehicle Trial and Evaluation AgrmntContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Vehicle Trial and Evaluation Agreement with International Armored Group US, Inc., to provide vehicles for trial and evaluation purposes for use by the Long Beach Police Department, for a period of 30 days, with the option to extend for additional 30-day periods upon mutual agreement, for a period not to exceed six months, at no cost to the City. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0638 127.PW - Irrevocable offer for alley widening at 325 Daisy D1Agenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Manager or designee to accept the dedication of an irrevocable offer for future alley widening purposes adjacent to 325 Daisy Avenue. (District 1)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0639 128.PW - Easement deed from LBUSD for installation of public utilities at 1574 Linden D1ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Long Beach Unified School District, the owner of the property located at 1574 Linden Avenue, for the installation of public utilities; and, accept the Environmental Impact Report for Roosevelt Elementary School New Construction Project. (District 1)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0640 129.PW - Easement deed for sidewalk widening purposes at 854 East 6th St. D1ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education and Welfare Corporation, a California corporation, the owner of the property located at 854 East 6th Street, for sidewalk-widening purposes and for realignment of the East 6th Street and Alamitos Avenue intersection; and Accept Categorical Exemptions Nos. CE-45-12 and CE-34-13. (District 1)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0641 130.PW - Final map for 4401 E. PCH for 2 commercial bldgs D4ContractRecommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map for the construction of two commercial buildings have been satisfied; approve the final map for Parcel No. 73838, located at 4401 East Pacific Coast Highway; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute subdivision agreements; and Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE-15-140. (District 4)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0642 131.Water - RES/Compensation FixedResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution which amends the resolution approving the compensation fixed by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City for Officers and Employees in the Water Department.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
17-0643 132.Various MinutesAgenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file minutes for: Planning Commission - June 15 and July 6, 2017.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
17-0660 133.CD4 - Hospitality Industry ContributionsAgenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file a report from hospitality industry representatives on recently released infographic related to their contributions to the Long Beach economy.laid overPass Action details Video Video
17-0644 134.EPD/FM - RFP for Grand Prix D2ContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM17-011 for production of an annual Grand Prix Race and associated events; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Grand Prix Association Long Beach, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for up to 90 days with the option of two, 30-day extensions, for the production of an annual Grand Prix Race and associated events, for the period of five years, from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023, with the option of one five-year extension. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
17-0645 135.FM - KHS TEFRA Hearing - Funding of Affordable HousingResolutionRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record regarding the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act public hearing; and adopt resolution approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2017 to benefit the Retirement Housing Foundation, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, to finance the rehabilitation of the Bixby Knolls Towers and Bixby Knolls Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, in an amount not to exceed $37,000,000. (District 7)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0646 136.LBA - Airport Improvement Grant w/FAA for capital improvements D5ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to submit an updated application for the Airport Improvement Program Grant for Fiscal Year 2017 to the Federal Aviation Administration for capital improvements to Runway 7R-25L; and to accept said grant, execute grant documents, and amend grant documents and grant amounts with the Federal Aviation Administration for entitlement and discretionary funds, in the amount not to exceed $15,304,473. (District 5)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
17-0647 137.PW - Vortex Separation System D1ResolutionWITHDRAWN Recommendation to adopt an amended and restated resolution to reflect a reduction in the scope of work necessary to deliver the Vortex Separation System Best Management Practices and Low Flow Diversion (LFD) of Storm Drain Discharging to San Pedro Bay Beaches Project by revising the number of LFD systems from three locations to two locations; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any amendments, with the State of California, for the Clean Beaches Initiative Grant Program; and Decrease appropriations in the amount of $1,357,617 in the Capital Projects Fund (CP 201) in the Department of Public Works. (District 1)withdrawn  Action details Not available
17-0648 138.PW/PRM - Contract w/Gametime-purchase of playground equipmentResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc., dba GameTime, of Fort Payne, AL, including any necessary amendments, for the purchase of playground equipment, in the amount of $520,000, and authorize a 5 percent contingency in the amount of $26,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $546,000, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Districts 1,4,6,7)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0649 139.TI - Allocate PEG fee revenue to cable access providersAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to allocate Public, Education, and Government (PEG) fee revenue equally among the three categories of cable access providers, each receiving one-third of the total available; and Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund (IS 385) in the Technology and Innovation Department (TI) by $955,701, offset by PEG fee revenue. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
17-0548 140.CA - ORD/Oversized VehiclesOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 10.24.005, 10.24.077, 10.24.078, 10.24.079, and 10.24.080; by adding Section 10.24.081; and by repealing Section 10.24.076, all relating to parking of oversized vehicles, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final readingPass Action details Video Video
17-0669 1 CA - RES/Submit request to Coastal CommissionResolutionAdopt resolution directing the Director of Public Works to submit a request to the California Coastal Commission to certify an amendment to the certified Local Coastal Program; and Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule). (Citywide)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0650 141.CA-ORD/Historic Landmark. 501 E. BroadwayOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2230 relating to the designation of the property located at 501 East Broadway as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final readingPass Action details Video Video
17-0651 1 CA-RES/Historic Resources 501 E. BroadwayResolutionAdopt resolution establishing a historic resources designation for the property located at 501 East Broadway, as prescribed by Chapter 2.63 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to be recorded pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 27288.2 and Public Resources Code Section 5029.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0652 142.CA-ORD/Historic Landmark 909-915 Elm AveOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2240 relating to the designation of the property located at 909-915 Elm Avenue as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final readingPass Action details Video Video
17-0653 1 CA-RES-Historic Resources 909-915 Elm AvenueResolutionAdopt resolution establishing a historic resources designation for the property located at 909-915 Elm Avenue, as prescribed by Chapter 2.63 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to be recorded pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 27288.2 and Public Resources Code Section 5029.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0654 143.CA-ORD/Historic Landmark 287 Granada AveOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2250 relating to the designation of the property located at 287 Granada Avenue as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final readingPass Action details Video Video
17-0655 1 CA-RES/Historic Resources 287 Granada AveResolutionAdopt resolution establishing a historic resources designation for the property located at 287 Granada Avenue, as prescribed by Chapter 2.63 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to be recorded pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 27288.2 and Public Resources Code Section 5029.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0656 144.CA-ORD/Historic Landmark 355 Junipero AveOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2260 relating to the designation of the property located at 355 Junipero Avenue as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final readingPass Action details Video Video
17-0657 1 CA-RES/Historic Resources 355 Junipero AveResolutionAdopt resolution establishing a historic resources designation for the property located at 355 Junipero Avenue, as prescribed by Chapter 2.63 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to be recorded pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 27288.2 and Public Resources Code Section 5029.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0658 145.CA-ORD/Historic Landmark 362 Junipero AveOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2270 relating to the designation of the property located at 362 Junipero Avenue as a historic landmark, read and adopted as read.declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final readingPass Action details Video Video
17-0659 1 CA-RES/Historic Resources 362 Junipero AveResolutionAdopt resolution establishing a historic resources designation for the property located at 362 Junipero Avenue, as prescribed by Chapter 2.63 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to be recorded pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 27288.2 and Public Resources Code Section 5029.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
17-0670 147.Supp MemoAgenda ItemSupplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 4, 2017.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-0700 148.eCommentsAgenda ItemeComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 8, 2017.received and filed  Action details Not available