Long Beach, CA
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/12/2019 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers
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19-1109 11.CC - Damage ClaimsAgenda ItemRecommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 28, 2019 and November 4, 2019.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
19-1110 12.CC - Dest. of Rec. DVResolutionRecommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Department of Development Services, Planning Bureau; and adopt resolution.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
19-1111 13.CC - Dest. of Rec. HRResolutionRecommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Human Resources Department; and adopt resolution.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
19-1112 14.CC - Dest. of Rec. PDResolutionRecommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Police Department, Vice Investigations Detail; and adopt resolution.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
19-1113 15.FM - Contract w/Altec/Ken Porter Auctions for auctioneering svcsContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend Contract No. 34453 with CHP Enterprises, dba Ken Porter Auctions, for auctioneering services, to assign the contract, under the same terms and conditions, to Altec, Inc., and extend the term for a period of one year. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
19-1114 16.LBA - Agrmnt w/US Dept. of Agriculture to provide wildlife biologist svcs at LGB D5ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, including any necessary amendments, with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, to provide Wildlife Biologist services at the Long Beach Airport, in an amount not to exceed $208,672, for a three-year period. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
19-1115 17.LBA -Contract w/Bruel & Kjaer EMS for LB Noise and Operations Monitoring System D5ResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with Brüel & Kjaer EMS, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to provide maintenance, upgrade, and support of the Long Beach Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System, in an annual amount of $247,851, with a $50,000 contingency for additional services, for an annual amount not to exceed $297,851, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, with an annual CPI increase of 3.5 percent, at the discretion of the City Manager; authorize a one-time equipment upgrade in the amount of $340,425; and Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $340,425, offset by funds available. (District 5)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
19-1117 18.DS - 3rd & Pacific Project AppealResolutionRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing and consider an appeal by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility; Adopt resolution approving and certifying an Addendum (EIRA-02-19) to the Environmental Impact Report for the City of Long Beach Downtown Plan (EIR-SCH# 2009071006) related to the project at 131 West 3rd Street in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and State and local Guidelines; making certain CEQA Findings and Determinations relative thereto; and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in accordance with those measures set forth in the Downtown Plan; and Approve a Site Plan Review (SPR 18-038) for a project consisting of 345 residential units in one 23 story mixed-use tower, and one 8 story mixed-use building, 14,481 square feet of retail space, 563 parking spaces, and 128 bicycle parking spaces; find that the proposed vacation of a segment of Roble Way, a named alley, and vacation of portions of Pacific Avenue are in conformance with the approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
19-1118 19.DS/FD - Triennial Building Code UpdateOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending and restating Title 18 in its entirety, and adopting local amendments to the 2019 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code, all of which are known as the Long Beach Building Standards Code, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1119 1 DS/FD - Triennial Code ORDOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 3.90, Subsections 8.56.020.C, 8.76.010.E, 8.76.010.J, 8.76.017.C, Sections 8.76.030, 8.76.110, 9.37.170, 14.04.015, Chapter 14.08, Sections 21.33.045 and 21.45.400; by adding Chapters 14.44 and 14.48; and by repealing Chapters 8.59 and 14.32, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
19-1120 1 DS/FD - Triennial Code RES FindingsResolutionAdopt resolution making express findings and determinations relating to the adoption of more restrictive Code provisions where appropriate;approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
19-1121 1 DS/FD - Triennial Code RES Coastal CommissionResolutionAdopt resolution authorizing 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 (Application 19-008); and Accept and adopt Negative Declaration ND 09-19 for the Long Beach Building Standards Code Amendments Project. (Citywide)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
19-1122 110.PW - Vacation for portion of Maple Way D2ResolutionRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into record, conclude the public hearing, find that the area to be vacated is not needed for present or prospective public use; and, adopt resolution ordering the vacation of the portion of Maple Way (a named public alley) between Long Beach Boulevard and Alamo Court (a named public alley). (District 2)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
19-1164 1 Greg Gill HandoutHandoutGreg Gill spoke; and submitted a handout.received and filed  Action details Not available
19-1123 111.Mayor - TOTAgenda ItemRecommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a permanent increase of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) at the rate of one percent, to be collected by the operator from each transient with the room payment and subsequently remitted to the City of Long Beach, to be placed on the ballot in the March 3, 2020 municipal election, and any and all documents related thereto.approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1124 112.CD4 - Transfer of FundsAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $23,156.50, offset by the Fourth Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide funds to the California Dental Association who will host CDA Cares Long Beach in July 2020. Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $23,156.50 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1125 113.CD3,2,6,8 - Parking During Street SweepingAgenda ItemRecommendation to request City Manager report back within 180 days on the feasibility and possible implementation strategies for an internet-based app program to help manage parking impacts during weekly scheduled street sweeping.approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1126 114.CD3,2,8 - Update on Brick and Mortar TrendsAgenda ItemRecommendation to direct City Manager to prepare a report on the status of retail commerce regionally and in Long Beach with a focus on brick and mortar establishments, including best practices and creative approaches cities are taking to manage changes in consumer behavior due to on-line shopping, and provide an update to the City Council in 120 days.approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1127 115.ED/DHHS - Winter Shelter D1ResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution redeclaring a shelter crisis, suspending applicable provisions of local law, including those contained in the City’s Zoning Ordinances of the Long Beach Municipal Code and regulations; and, authorizing the operation of a Winter Shelter for the period of December 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020, inclusive; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease Agreement, including any necessary documents and amendments, with the United States Veterans Initiative, for approximately 5,400 rentable square feet of space at 1718-1722 Hayes Avenue, for use as a Winter Shelter. (District 1)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
19-1128 116.PW - East San Pedro Bay Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility StudyContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend Feasibility Cost Share Agreement No. 34155 with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, for the East San Pedro Bay Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study; and, increase the City contributions by $560,500, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $2,860,500. (Districts 2,3)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1129 117.PW - MOU w/Port for Long Beach Municipal Urban Storm Water Treatment (LBMUST)ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Harbor Department, to accept and expend grant funding from the Community Infrastructure Grant Program, in the amount of $1,000,000, for a period of three years; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department in the amount of $1,000,000, offset by grant revenue. (Districts 1,7,8,9)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1130 118.PW - As-needed local street improvementsContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7153 and award contracts to All American Asphalt, of Corona, CA, and Sully Miller Contracting Company, of Brea, CA, for as-needed local street improvements, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $20,000,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1131 119.PW/TI - BPO w/ARUP North America for Civic Center Information Technology IntegrationContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to Contract No. 33344 with Arup North America Limited, increasing the contract amount by $700,000, for technology optimization, closeout activities, and contract management services related to the Civic Center, in a revised total amount not to exceed $11,281,545; Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department (TI) by $480,000, offset by funds available; and Increase appropriations in the Civic Center Fund Group in the Public Works Department (PW) by $224,704, offset by funds available. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1132 120.CA - ORD/Flavored Tobacco ProductsOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.94 prohibiting the sale of certain flavored tobacco products within the City of Long Beach, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1096 221.Harbor - ORD - POLB/POLA Master AgreementOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending approving, confirming and ratifying Ordinance No. HD-2314 of the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach, which authorizes the execution and delivery by the Executive Director of an Agreement and Master Agreement, both with the City of Los Angeles, as well as documents referenced therein, and making certain findings and determinations relating thereto, read and adopted as read.approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
19-1135 122.CA - ORD No Fault EvictionsEmergency OrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.98 to temporarily prohibit No-Fault Notices and Evictions through December 31, 2019, for residential real property built prior to January 1, 2005, declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)approve recommendation to declare an emergency to existPass Action details Video Video
19-1135 122.CA - ORD No Fault EvictionsEmergency OrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.98 to temporarily prohibit No-Fault Notices and Evictions through December 31, 2019, for residential real property built prior to January 1, 2005, declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)approve recommendation to declare Emergency Ordinance No. ORD- , read, and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final readingPass Action details Video Video
19-1136 123.Mayor - Reward for InformationAgenda ItemRecommendation to approve the expenditure of $15,000 in the General Fund Group, which will match the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' pending allocation, for a total of $30,000 as a reward for information to solve the murders of Maurice Poe Jr., Melvin Williams II, and Ricardo Torres on October 29, 2019; and direct City Manager to coordinate and award the City authorized reward consistent with the Los Angeles County terms and conditions.approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1137 124.CD4 - Transfer of FundsAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fourth Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the South Coast Interfaith Council Program MAYE (MAYE Center) in support of the upcoming community Wellness and Health Fair to be held on November 24th; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1138 125.CD3 - Anti Bullying EventAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $908, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Annual Anti-Bullying Event; authorize a contribution to The Kids Theatre Company, Los Angeles for their participation in the event; and authorize a payment to California State University, Long Beach for rental of the meeting space for the event; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $908 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.approve recommendationPass Action details Video Video
19-1139 126.CA - RES/Amending Ballot QuestionResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution amending the Ballot Label/Ballot Question for a General Tax Measure placed on the March 3, 2020 Special Municipal Election Ballot Relating to an Amended Ordinance to extend and adjust the rate of the City's Transactions and Use Tax. (Citywide)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Video Video
19-1141 128.Supp MemoAgenda ItemSupplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, November 8, 2019.received and filed  Action details Not available
19-1165 129.eCommentsAgenda ItemeComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, November 12, 2019.received and filed  Action details Not available
19-1174 1 Tromaine Ellis HandoutHandoutTromaine Ellis spoke regarding AbilityFirst; and submitted correspondence.received and filed  Action details Not available