Long Beach, CA
Meeting Name: City Council (inactive) Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/19/2008 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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08-0787 11.DS -ORD -Zoning Amendment (citywide)OrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 21.21.302(5), 21.21.402, and Table 31-2A relating to story limitations, side yard setbacks, story poles, and re-noticing requirements, 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 Not available
08-0788 1 DS - Reso amendments to LB Zoning RegulationsResolutionReceive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing and adopt resolution authorizing Director of Development Services to submit amendments to the Long Beach Zoning Regulations to the California Coastal Commission for its review and approval as an implementing ordinance of the Local Coastal Program. (Citywide)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0785 12.FM-HEARING-Sgt. Peppers Dueling Piano Cafe D2Public HearingRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing and grant the permit, with or without conditions; grant a One-Year Short-Term Permit, with or without conditions; or deny the permit on the application of Casbah LBCA LLC, dba Sgt. Pepper’s Dueling Piano Cafe, 91 S. Pine Avenue C150, for Entertainment Without Dancing by Patrons at an existing restaurant. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0786 13.PW-HEARING-Vacation of East-West alley N/7th St., E/Dawson D2ResolutionRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the 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 east-west alley north of Seventh Street and west of Dawson Avenue. (District 2)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0848 1 Handout - Shannon SheridanHandoutShannon Sheridan spoke regarding the North American Union and submitted correspondence.received and filed  Action details Not available
08-0817 14.ATTORNEY - lawsuitsAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $18,500 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Duckett v. City of Long Beach, et al., Case No. NC039301; $7,500 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Lizette Flores, Rocio Flores, Bryan Flores, a minor by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Lizette Flores v. Kalid Abuhadawan; City of Long Beach; $16,500 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Moya v. City of Long Beach; $9,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Norma Rodriguez and Alvaro Rodriguez v. City of Long Beach, Case No. 07C00838; and $87,500 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Kiran Taneja v. City of Long Beach.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0818 15.ATTORNEY - Stipulations for J.Gutierrez & T.HamptonAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Requests for Awards for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $51,920 for the claim of Joe Gutierrez; and $79,600 for the claim of Thomas Hampton, in compliance with the Appeals Board Orders.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0816 16.CC - CC minutes 8/5/08Agenda ItemRecommendation to approve the City Council and Budget Workshop minutes for the meetings of Tuesday, August 5, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0821 17.CC - Damage Claims received between 8/4-8/11/08Agenda ItemRecommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between August 4, 2008 and August 11, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0789 18.CD-Lease w/Bayshore Community Congregational Church D3ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for a lease with Bay Shore Community Congregational Church, for shared use of the City-owned parking lot located at the intersection of The Toledo and Livingston Drive in Belmont Shore, for a ten-year term at the initial monthly rental rate of $300. (District 3)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0791 19.FM-Refer the CAFR for FY07 to BOCAgenda ItemRecommendation to refer the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), separately issued financial statements and the Federal Single Audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 to the Budget Oversight Committee. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0819 110.HARBOR - Port of Long Beach Security command and Control CenterResolutionRecommendation to adopt Resolution of Approval, approving the plans of construction for the Port of Long Beach Security Command and Control Center. (Districts 1,2)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0792 111.DHHS-Argmnt w/Co. of LA-Alcohol & Drug Abuse Rehabilitation svcsContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, in the amount of $23,907 for a period of one year, between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the County of Los Angeles to provide alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation services. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0793 112.DHHS-Increase grant for Nat'l Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependence of South BayContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and any subsequent amendments that change the terms or increase grant amounts between the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence of South Bay for Partnerships for Families Services for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in an amount not to exceed $8,518; and increase appropriations by the same amount in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HE). (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0794 113.DHHS-Agrmnt w/South Bay Ctr for Counseling for Family Support Program ActivitiesContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a subcontract agreement with South Bay Center for Counseling For Family Support Program activities/services for the period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $32,000; and authorize City Manager to execute any amendments changing the amounts of the subcontract or extending the subcontract term. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0795 114.DHHS-Increase grant amnts for LA Homeless Svcs Authority for Single Allocation PrgContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and any subsequent amendments that change the terms or increase grant amounts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the Single Allocation Program in the amount of $138,352 for a period of one year; and increase appropriations in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HE) by $138,352. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0796 115.PRM-Lease w/Long Beach Casting Club D3ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a first amendment to Lease No. 22849 with the Long Beach Casting Club to extend the term through January 18, 2033, to establish in-kind programming; define future payment responsibilities for the costs of electrical, water, and sewer services; and undertake $77,000 in proposed building improvements and upgrades. (District 3)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0797 116.PD-ABC License-Omelette Inn D1ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Alma Rosa Anguiano and Jose Anguiano, dba Omelette Inn, for a person-to-person transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 318 Pine Avenue, with existing conditions. (District 1)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0798 117.PD-ABC License-7 Eleven Store D3ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of 7 Eleven Incorporated, dba 7 Eleven Store 217425312, for a fiduciary transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 1785 Palo Verde Avenue, with existing conditions. (District 3)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0799 118.PD-ABC License-Lupitas Mexican Food D4ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Osbaldo Ramirez Ortega, dba Lupitas Mexican Food, for a person-to-person transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 2801 East 10th Street, with existing conditions. (District 4)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0815 119.VARIOUS - minutesAgenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file the minutes of: Civil Service Commission - July 30, 2008. Water Commission - July 24, 2008.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0722 220.BOC - Council Budget Stabilization PlanAgenda ItemRecommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Budget Oversight Committee that during the FY 2009 Budget Process, the City Council implement a Council Budget Stabilization Plan, which would set the budget for each City Council office at equal amounts, to be fully implemented by FY 2010.laid overPass Action details Not available
08-0777 221.BOC - Elected Official Budget reductions of 10% for FY 09Agenda ItemRecommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Budget Oversight Committee to reduce the City Prosecutor's budget by 10 percent for Fiscal Year 2009 to achieve parity with other citywide elected officials.laid overPass Action details Not available
08-0810 122.AUDITOR - Audit of the lease for American GolfAgenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file the audit of the Lease and Related Amendments between the City of Long Beach and the American Golf Corporation.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0800 123.AUDITOR - Report entitled "Cost Benefit Analysis of Wheel Clamping"Agenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file the report entitled "Cost Benefit Analysis of Wheel Clamping"; request that City Council request the City Manager to report back to the City Council in 60 days regarding the initiation of a wheel clamping program in Long Beach.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0802 124.CD-Lease for office space-1957 Pacific Ave.-LBPD Youth Svcs D6ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for the Fifth Amendment to Lease No. 24468 with Ngoc V. Pham and Nhien T. Bui, husband and wife (successors in interest) as joint lessees, for office space located at 1957 Pacific Avenue for the continued operation of the Long Beach Police Department, Youth Services Division, for a five-year term at an initial monthly base rent of $9,200. (District 6)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0803 125.CD-Reso of Intention-Annual Assessment Report-Long Beach Tourism D1,2,4,5ResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Assessment Report for October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009 for the Long Beach Tourism Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment and setting the date of hearing for Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (Districts 1,2,4,5)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0790 126.FM-Investment Report for Qtr. ending July 30, 2008Agenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file Investment Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2008. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0804 127.FM-Reso w/Sharp Electronics-for MFD'sResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Sharp Electronics Corporation for the purchase, lease, maintenance and supplies of Sharp multi-function devices, on the same terms and conditions afforded the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), Contracts No. 021808-SP (3/20/08 through 3/19/12) and No. 101802 (3/27/03 through 3/28/08), in an annual amount not to exceed $700,000 including tax, plus a 10 percent contingency if necessary and if funds are available. (Citywide)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0765 128.FM - West Coast Sand & GravelContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement approved by City Council on November 22, 2005, with West Coast Sand & Gravel for furnishing and delivering rock, sand and crushed aggregate base, in an annual amount not to exceed $475,000, plus a 10 percent contingency if necessary and if funds are available. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0805 129.FM/CD-TEFRA-Issuance of Revenue Bonds D6ResolutionRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record regarding the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing held August 12, 2008; and adopt resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA) to benefit New Hope Home, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000. (District 6)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0806 130.FM/PW-Contract for Towing ServicesContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW08-006 authorizing City Manager to execute contracts and any amendments thereto with Expertow, Inc., Supreme Towing Service Inc., dba City Tow Service, Rossmoor Towing, A & A Towing, Inc., A & E Towing, Inc., and AF Road Runner Towing, Inc., for an annual combined total amount not to exceed $250,000 plus a 10 percent contingency if necessary and if funds are available, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0807 131.DHHS-Grant to HUD for 2008 Continuum of Care for Homeless Asst. ProgramContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2008 Continuum of Care for Homeless Assistance Program; and execute all necessary documents, subgrants and any amendments changing the amount of the award or extending the grant term upon receipt of HUD funding. The grant award amount will be between $4 million and $7 million, for a period of one to five years. Funding will be made available through HUD and an appropriation will be requested in the Health Fund (SR 130) and in the Department of Health and Human Services (HE) through the Fiscal Year 09 budget process. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0808 132.PRM-Agrmnt w/LBUSD for 21st Century LB Winners Reaching Amazing Potential D2,4,7ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute agreements with Long Beach Unified School District for the operation of the 21st Century Long Beach Winners Reaching Amazing Potential after school enrichment program at Burbank, Lee and Los Cerritos Elementary and Hudson K-8 school sites; authorize City Manager to execute any future documents, including amendments necessary to accept, implement, and administer the agreements; and increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR) in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PR) by $393,657. (Districts 2,4,7,8)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0809 133.PRM-Agrmnt w/LBUSD for After School Education Safety Program D1,2,4,6,7,9ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute agreements with Long Beach Unified School District for the operation of the After School Education and Safety Program at Burbank, Edison, Garfield, Grant, King, Lafayette, and Lee Elementary and Hudson K-8 school sites; authorize City Manager to execute any future documents, including amendments, necessary to accept, implement, and administer the agreements; and increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR) in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PR) by $1,352,745. (Districts 1,2,4,6,7,9)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0127 234.PD - ABC Lic Wokcano (D2)ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Wokcano Long Beach Incorporated, dba Wokcano, for a person-to-person and premise-to-premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 199 The Promenade North, with conditions. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0801 135.PD - ABC application of Sophia Lorraine SandovalABC LicenseRecommendation to determine that the application serves the public convenience and necessity, and receive and file the application of Sophia Lorraine Sandoval, dba 4th Street Vine, for an original Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 2142 East 4th Street, with conditions. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0811 136.PW-Contract w/Palp-Improvement of 7th St. D3ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Contract No. 30640 with Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company, for the improvement of 7th Street between Redondo Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, for a total contract amount of $1,713,347, plus a 15 percent contingency amount of $257,002, if necessary. (District 3)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0812 137.PW-Contract w/All American Asphalt-Improvement of Orange Ave. at Alamitos D6ContractRecommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6718 for the improvement of Orange Avenue at Alamitos Avenue from 15th Street to Barcelona Place; and authorize City Manager or designee to execute a contract with All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in an estimated amount of $552,000 plus a 25 percent contingency amount, if necessary. (District 6)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0813 138.PW-Douglas Park Adaptive Traffic Control System D4,5,6,7,8,9ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary agreements and documents with the State of California (State), the Boeing company (Boeing), Caltrans, the County of Los Angeles (County), the City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles), the City of Lakewood (Lakewood), the City of Signal Hill (Signal Hill), and the City of Bellflower (Bellflower) for the funding, implementation, and operation of the Douglas Park Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) in accordance with the Douglas Park Development Agreement (DPDA); and increase appropriations in the Transportation Fund (SR 182) in the Department of Public Works (PW) by $3 Million. (Districts 4,5,6,7,8,9)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
08-0814 139.PW-Reso for 17th Cycle Household Hazardous Waste Grant and implementationResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the application for the Seventeenth Cycle Household Hazardous Waste Grant and implementation. (Citywide)approve recommendation and adoptPass Action details Not available
08-0842 140.CD-5,1,7 - Proposition 8 positionAgenda ItemRecommendation to respectfully recommend that the City Council should take a position against Proposition 8 and request City Attorney to draft a resolution expressing its opposition to Proposition 8 on the basis that City Council stands for justice and equality and re-affirms its support for the marriage of same gender couples.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available