Long Beach, CA
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/1/2008 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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08-0302 1 Eleanore Schmidt HandoutHandoutEleanore Schmidt, Director of Library Services, spoke; and submitted a packet of information.received and filed  Action details Not available
08-0277 11.FM -Cont Hearing La Hacienda Club hearingPublic HearingRecommendation to withdraw hearing agenda item for Wilfredo Antonio Ramos, dba La Hacienda Club, 1551 Santa Fe Avenue for a Permit for Entertainment With Dancing by Patrons at an existing bar/tavern/lounge. (District 1)laid overPass Action details Not available
08-0278 12.FM - Queen's Wharf Restaurant hearingPublic HearingRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing and grant the Permit, with or without conditions, or deny the Permit on the application of SRM Corp., dba Queen’s Wharf Restaurant, 555 Pico Avenue, for a Permit for Entertainment With Dancing by Patrons at an existing restaurant. (District 1)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0303 1 Jim Lewis HandoutHandoutJim Lewis spoke regarding a successful operation season of LAHSA Winter Shelter and submitted correspondence.received and filed  Action details Not available
08-0275 13.Mayor - Cancel 4/8/08 meetingAgenda ItemRecommendation to suspend the rule contained in Long Beach Municipal Code Section 2.03.020 (B) relating to the meeting schedule of the City Council in order to cancel the meeting of April 8, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0276 14.CA - RESO C-17 DAYResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution declaring April 19, 2008 “C-17 Day”, and supporting the procurement of additional C-17 aircraft.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0293 15.Mayor - travel report SacramentoAgenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file a report on travel to Sacramento to participate in a meeting of the California Mayor's Roundtable on Education on March 26, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0300 16.CD-2 - India trade missionAgenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file report on trade mission to Indian cities of Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi with the World Trade Center Association Los Angeles-Long Beach, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, Long Beach International Trade Office and Port of Long Beach on March 2 - 9, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
07-1177 47.EOC - Elections Plan & Cost EstimateAgenda ItemRecommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Budget Oversight Committee to receive and file communications concerning the April 8, 2008 Primary Nominating Election Cost Estimate.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0268 28.BOCom - LB neighborhood libraryAgenda ItemRecommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Budget Oversight Committee to receive and file communications concerning the Long Beach Neighborhood Library Protection Measure.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0270 19.CA - Markel Intl lawsuit settllementAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $22,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Markel International v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 07C01396.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0294 110.CA - Agrmt w/ Ezra, Brutzkus, GubnerContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm of Ezra, Brutzkus, Gubner, LLP, in the matter entitled Queens Seaport Development, Inc., Case No. LA 05-1575VZ.approve substitute motionPass Action details Not available
08-0295 111.CA - Agrmt M. Brian McMahonContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with The Law Offices of M. Brian McMahon, in the matter entitled Long Beach Oil Development Company vs. City of Long Beach, Case No. CV 03-6655; and Long Beach Oil Development Company vs. City of Long Beach, Case No. BC 375503.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0271 112.CC - council minutesAgenda ItemRecommendation to approve the City Council minutes for the meeting held Tuesday, March 18, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0272 113.CC - damage claimsAgenda ItemRecommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 13, 2008 and March 27, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0296 114.CC - K and H printing (PNE & GNE)Agenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a contract with K&H Integrated Print Solutions for mailing services and printing of official ballots, sample ballots and vote-by-mail materials in an amount not to exceed $122,227, plus a seven percent contingency, with an option to authorize the provision of mailing services and printing of official ballots, sample ballots and vote-by-mail materials in an amount not to exceed $76,360, plus a seven percent contingency, in administration of the April 8, 2008 Primary Nominating Election (PNE), and the June 3, 2008 General Municipal Election (GME).approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0279 115.PRM - Permit w/ Boat Rentals of America D2ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a permit with Boat Rentals of America, Inc., to operate a recreational watercraft rental concession at Rainbow Marina for a term of three years, with two three-year renewal options, at the discretion of the City Manager or his designee. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0280 116.PRM - Grant for W San Gabriel River Parkway Proj D5ResolutionRecommendation to adopt revised resolution to authorize City Manager to submit a grant application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the West San Gabriel River Parkway project. (District 5)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0281 117.PD - ABC Lic - Acapulco InnABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Acapulco Inn Holdings LLC, dba Acapulco Inn, for a person-to-person transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 5281-83 East 2nd Street, with existing conditions. (District 3)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0273 118.Various - minutesAgenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file minutes of: Civil Service Commission - March 5 and 12, 2008. Parks and Recreation Commission - February 21, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0255 119.FM/PW - Carmenita Truck acquisitionAgenda ItemRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Carmenita Truck Center for the purchase of three Altec LRV57RM aerial trucks per quote dated December 27, 2007, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Ventura, California, Bid No. 5384, in an amount not to exceed $657,458 including tax, plus a 10 percent contingency for additional equipment if necessary and if funds are available. (Citywide)received and filedPass Action details Not available
08-0248 120.PD - ABC Lic - Sushi Kinoya D4ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of PRDJ Corporation, dba Sushi Kinoya, for an original Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 5521 East Stearns Street, with conditions. (District 4)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0290 121.Mayor - Commission appointmentsAppointmentRecommendation to make one new appointment to the Homeless Services Advisory Committee; one new appointment to the Commission on Youth and Children; and one new appointment to the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnations pursuant to Section 2.18.050 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0274 122.CD-5 - Distribute Info re ADAAgenda ItemRecommendation to request City Manager to include as part of the business licensing process information regarding the need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and information about available tax credits.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0297 123.CD-3 - LA River trash pollutionAgenda ItemRecommendation to direct the Federal Legislation Committee and the City Manager to identify federal resources to study and implement solutions to reduce trash debris and pollution associated with the Los Angeles River, including the possibility of including the Los Angeles River as a project in the Water Resources Development Act.approve recommendation and refer Pass Action details Not available
08-0298 124.CD-2/5/8 - DMV Donate Live Calif MonthAgenda ItemRecommendation to respectfully request Mayor and City Council to recognize April 2008 as DMV/Donate Life California Month and encourage Long Beach residents to register as donors by checking “Yes” when applying for or renewing their driver’s license or I.D. Card, or by signing up at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org or www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
07-1470 325.PS Com- Dangerous Dog OrdinanceAgenda ItemRecommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to request City Attorney to draft a new ordinance where in addition to possible criminal violations, the owner may be subject to administrative penalty if their dog is discovered loose, and at large that have attempted to bite, attack or menace another human or animal, due to the owner's failure to contain the animal by means of ordinary care; and amend the existing ordinance of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Title 6 with the following changes: · Require microchipping of animals impounded by the Animal Control Division prior to owner redemption; · Strengthen the leash law (LBMC 6.16.100); · Create a linkage between education and fines that would require mandatory education regarding responsible pet ownership; and · Possibly require microchipping of all licensed dogs and/or microchipping dogs prior to adoption.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0282 126.CD/DS/PRM/PW - Drake/Chavez GreenbeltContractRecommendation to authorize acquisition of two parcels of land, more commonly known as 620 San Francisco Avenue, for the purchase price of approximately $2,903,848 for the Drake/Chavez Greenbelt Project; authorize City Manager to accept $1,000,000 in grant awards from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space Competitive Grant Program and execute any and all documents necessary for the administration of the grant; authorize City Manager to make the necessary budget appropriations and adjustments related to the grant and the acquisition; and authorize City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for the conveyance of the parcels from the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency to the City of Long Beach. (District 1)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0283 127.FM/PD - Springfield Operator Pistols Spec PA-00908ContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. PA-00908 and award contract to ProForce Law Enforcement for 190 Springfield Operator Pistols, Model No. PX9105MLP, in the estimated amount of $213,569 plus a 10 percent contingency if necessary, for a one time purchase. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0284 128.DHHS - HIV/AIDS FundingContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents, with the State Department of Health Services for funding the provision of HIV/AIDS preventive health services for an amount not to exceed $6,597,846 for a period of three years, to be appropriated on an annual basis; and increase appropriations in the Health Fund (SR 130) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HE) by $731,120. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0285 129.LBA/P - Airport Improvement Program GrantAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Manager to submit an application for Airport Improvement Program Grant No. 3-06-0127-30 to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to fund the rehabilitation of Taxiway K, Phase Three, accept such grant, execute and amend grant documents from the FAA for entitlement and discretionary funds; increase appropriations in the Airport Enterprise Fund (EF 320) in the Department of Public Works (PW) by $12,500,000; accept and certify one-time grant Terms and Conditions; and amend the one-time certification as required for future FAA modifications. (District 5)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0286 130.PRM - Grant - Rosie the Riveter Park , etc D5,7ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to accept $600,000 in grant awards from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Competitive Grant Program and the Excess Funds Grant Program; increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PR) by $600,000; and execute any documents necessary for the administration of the Rosie the Riveter Park development and the Baker/Golden Mini Park project. (Districts 5,7)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0287 131.PD - ABC Lic Uvas WineABC LicenseRecommendation to determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity, and receive and file the application of Uvas Wine Incorporated, dba Uvas, for an original Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 144 Linden Avenue, with conditions. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0129 232.PW - Atherton Storm Drain (rescind & award to Excel)ContractRecommendation to rescind the award of the contract to The SJ & B Group, Inc. for the Atherton Storm Drain between Hackett Avenue and Knoxville Avenue (Plans and Specifications No. R-6732); and authorize City Manager to award the contract to the second lowest bidder, Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving, in an estimated amount of $1,229,431 plus a 25 percent contingency amount, if necessary. (District 4)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0288 133.PW -nderground Utility District No. 40 D 6&7ResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution revising Underground Utility District No. 40 for portions of Willow Street under California Public Utilities Commission Rule 20A. (Districts 6,7)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0289 134.PW - Contract w/ TruGreen LandcareContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to Contract No. 29182 with TruGreen Landcare, a California General Partnership, extending the term to July 31, 2008, and increasing the contract amount by $200,000 to furnish and deliver tree-trimming services. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available