Long Beach, CA
Meeting Name: City Council (inactive) Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/4/2005 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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05-3244 11.Adoption of findings regarding appeal and denial of CUP for check cashing business at 1240 Gladys Ave.Agenda ItemRecommendation to adopt revised findings to deny a request for the modification of an approved Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of a check cashing business to a newly created commercial storefront at 1240 Gladys Avenue. (Case No. 0202-35 (Modification)) (District 4)laid overPass Action details Not available
05-3245 12.Adoption of findings to deny a request for the modification of an approved Conditional Use Permit for a coin-operated laundromat.Agenda ItemRecommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record; conclude the hearing; deny the appeal of the Central Project Area Committee; and sustain the decision of the City Planning Commission to grant a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated laundromat at 1195 E. 15th Street (Case No. 0503-09). (District 6)laid overPass Action details Not available
05-3243 13.Public Hearing approving Bixby Knolls BIA program and assessmentResolutionRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record; conclude the hearing; and adopt a resolution approving the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area program and assessment for the period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; and authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association for a one-year term. (Districts 7,8)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3246 14.Public Hearing regarding establishment of parking fess in City-owned parking lots.ResolutionRecommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record; conclude the public hearing; and adopt a resolution establishing parking fees of $4 per day and $35 per month for monthly parking in the City-owned parking lots located on Broadway between Long Beach Boulevard and Elm Avenue. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3313 1 BNSF ContainerHandoutNick Sramek spoke regarding BNSF Container Facility and submitted photographs.received and filed  Action details Not available
05-3270 16.Recommendation to adopt resolution of the City Council in support of SCAQMD efforts to improve regional air quality by reducing railyard diesel emmissionsResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution of the City Council in support of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) efforts to improve regional air quality by reducing railyard diesel emmissions and to adopt rules governing diesel particulate control measures for public and private fleets. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3240 17.Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board,Agenda 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, in compliance with the Appeals Board Order(s), the following amounts: $17,713.75 and $17,713.75 (for a total amount of $35,427.50) for the claim of Kelvin Blackburn; $53,422.50, $38,080, and $1,260 (for a total amount of $92,762.50) for the claim of Mark Cooper; $27,370 for the claim of Richard Holmes; $120,865 and $29,750 (for a total amount of $150,615) for the claim of James Manning; and $40,460 and $10,000 to settle Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits (for a total of $50,460) for the claim of Sherrie Paige.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3271 18.Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $12,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Tondra Copper v. Long Beach, et.al., Case No. CV04-9367MMM (RCx).Agenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $12,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Tondra Cooper v. Long Beach, et.al., Case No. CV04-9367MMM (RCx).approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3282 19.Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $750,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Jeffrey Megan v. City of Long Beach, Cas No. NC031141.Agenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $750,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Megan Jeffrey v. City of Long Beach, Case No. NC031141.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3241 110.Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 15, 2005 and September 29, 2005.Agenda ItemRecommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 15, 2005 and September 29, 2005.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3247 111.Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an Agreement with the Public Corporation for the Arts, in the amount of $600,000.Agenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the Public Corporation for the Arts, in the amount of $600,000, to fund arts and cultural activities for a period of one year. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3248 112.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Safeway Signs Company to furnish traffic signs to the City of Long Beach, in an amount not to exceed $180,000ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with Safeway Signs Company to furnish traffic signs to the City of Long Beach in an amount not to exceed $180,000 commencing November 15, 2004, and extend the contract through January 15, 2006. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3249 113.Recommendation to adopt Specifications No PA-02705 and award a contract to EDCO Waste Services for the diversion of green waste debrisContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. PA-02705, and award a contract to EDCO Waste Services for the diversion of green waste debris in the estimated amount of $200,000 for the period commencing October 17, 2005, for one year, with the option of renewing for two additional one-year periods. (Citywide)withdrawnPass Action details Not available
05-3250 114.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with the State of California Department of Health Services to provide beach water quality monitoring and public notification.ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents with the State of California Department of Health Services to provide beach water quality monitoring and public notification from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; and increase appropriations in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HE) by $25,000. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3251 115.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute a subcontract agreement with South Bay Center 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 an 11-month period, from August 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $29,000; 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
05-3252 116.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute documents with the Impact Assessment Inc., for education and outreach servicesContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute documents with Impact Assessment Inc., for education and outreach services to reduce the consumption of contaminated fish, in connection with the United States Environmental Protection Agency Palos Verdes Shelf Fish Contamination Project, for a term of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and increase appropriations in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HE) by $50,000. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3253 117.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute a Ninth Amendment to Lease No. 22897 with Gene, Jan, and Michael Todd,.ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Ninth Amendment to Lease No. 22897 with Gene, Jan, and Michael Todd, for a period of three months, for the sale of Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees, using the portion of the former Pacific Electric right-of-way property located between Ximeno and Tremont Avenues. (District 3)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3254 118.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute a right of entry permit with the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council .ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a right of entry permit with the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council for access to City property for subsurface well testing at Veterans Park, for a term of two years, with two one-year options to renew at the sole discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager to execute any amendments. (District 6)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3255 119.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES), Coverdell 04 ProgramContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES), Coverdell 04 Program Grant, to benefit the Long Beach Forensic Laboratory; and increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR) and in the Police Department (PD) by $11,435. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3256 120.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR) and in the Police Department (PD) by $379,577. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3257 121.Recommendation that City Council make a finding that all requirements of the final subdivision map have been satisfied and approve the map for Tract No. 60092Agenda ItemRecommendation to find that all requirements of the final subdivision map have been satisfied; and approve the map for Tract No. 60092 for the 11,498 square-foot parcel located between 3rd Street and Bird Way and approximately 78.5 feet east of Cerritos Avenue. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3258 122.Recommendation to authorize a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit for sidewalk dining at Buona Gente Restaurant located at 5205 East Second StreetContractRecommendation to authorize a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit for sidewalk dining at Buona Gente Restaurant located at 5205 East Second Street. (District 3)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3280 123.Proclamation presented for Arts Month -- October 2005Ceremonial ItemRecommendation to approve proclamation presented for Arts Month, October 2005.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3266 124.Approval of MinutesAgenda ItemRecommendation to receIve and file minutes of: Harbor Commission - September 12 and September 19, 2005 Parks and Recreation Commission - August 18, 2005 Water Commission - September 1 and September 15, 2005 approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3275 125.Recommendation to request the City Attorney to prepare all resolutions necessary to amend the City Manager's employment agreement for consideration at the October 11, 2005, meeting of the City Council.Agenda ItemRecommendation to request City Attorney to prepare all resolutions necessary to amend the City Manager's employment agreement for consideration at the October 11, 2005, meeting of the City Council.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3187 226.Recommendation to request resolution supporting the recovery efforts of Long Beach Mississippi.Agenda ItemRecommendation to request City Attorney to draft a resolution that would show our support for Long Beach, Mississippi, in recovery efforts, and to encourage residents to give to the devastated City; Request City Manager to work with the American Red Cross to facilitate a fund that our residents and businesses could send to Long Beach, Mississippi; and Request City Manager to survey any potential surplus City equipment and/or vehicles that could be donated to Long Beach, Mississippi, to assist in their recovery efforts. approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3272 127.EM ORD - Used Car Sales BusinessesEmergency OrdinanceRecommendation to declare urgency ordinance establishing a temporary limitation (moratorium) of certain used car sales businesses on Long Beach Boulevard between Willow Street and Anaheim Street, read and adopted as read. (Districts 1,6)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3273 128.labor peace agreement hotels/motelsAgenda ItemRecommendation to request City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would require the City receive documentation from a hotelier that can include, but is not limited to, a labor peace agreement as a condition of approval for any new lease, lease amendment or lease assignment for all hotels located on City-owned property.approve substitute motionFail Action details Not available
05-3273 1 labor peace agreement hotels/motelsAgenda ItemRecommendation to request City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would require the City receive documentation from a hotelier that can include, but is not limited to, a labor peace agreement as a condition of approval for any new lease, lease amendment or lease assignment for all hotels located on City-owned property.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3274 129.Recommendation requesting the City Manager to work with the City Attorney to determine what steps are necessary to place signs at City parks that owuld clearly state that all parks are drug free zones and that the sale and use of drugs in City parks willAgenda ItemRecommendation to request City Manager to work with the City Attorney to determine what steps are necessary to place signs at City parks that would clearly state that all parks are drug free zones and that the sale and use of drugs in City parks will not be tolerated, and to report back to the City Council within 30 days.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3281 130.Recommendation to request the City Manager to re-adopt a Sidewalk Repair CIP allocation formula to equitably address the City's infrastructure needs by maintaining parity in the percentage of repairs completed in each district.Agenda ItemRecommendation to request City Manager to re-adopt a Sidewalk Repair CIP allocation formula to equitably address the City's infrastructure needs by maintaining parity in the percentage of repairs completed in each District.second substitute motionPass Action details Not available
05-3259 131.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the assignment of the lease for City-owned property at 600 Queensway DriveContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the assignment of the lease for City-owned property at 600 Queensway Drive from Long Beach Group Inc., a California Corporation, to LBH Land Holding Company, LLC, a California limited liability company, and to execute an Amended and Restated Lease between LBH Land Holding Company, LLC, and the City of Long Beach for development of a 152-room hotel. (District 2)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3259 1 Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the assignment of the lease for City-owned property at 600 Queensway DriveContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the assignment of the lease for City-owned property at 600 Queensway Drive from Long Beach Group Inc., a California Corporation, to LBH Land Holding Company, LLC, a California limited liability company, and to execute an Amended and Restated Lease between LBH Land Holding Company, LLC, and the City of Long Beach for development of a 152-room hotel. (District 2)approve substitute motionFail Action details Not available
05-3260 132.Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute new contracts with various organizations to provide out-of-school services for the 2005-2006 Youth Development ProgramContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute new contracts with various organizations to provide out-of-school services in the amount of $450,000; and to execute the first amendment to contracts with four in-school contractors in the amount of $200,000 for the 2005-2006 Youth Development Program. (Citywide)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3261 133.Recommendation to adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application, through the California River Parkways Grant ProgramResolutionRecommendation to adopt attached resolution authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application, through the California River Parkways Grant Program, to the California Resources Agency in the amount of $6 million for the DeForest Wetlands project; and to execute any documents necessary for the implementation and administration of the project at a total cost of $6 million. (Districts 8,9)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3263 134.Recommendation to receive and file the ABC application of Network Development LLC, dba Vault 350ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Network Development LLC, dba Vault 350, for a premise-to-premise transfer of an On-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License for a bonafide eating place, at 330-350 Pine Avenue, with conditions. (District 1)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3265 135.Recommendation to receive and file the ABC application of Nova Transportation Service, IncorporatedABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Nova Transportation Service, Incorporated, for an original Public Warehouse Alcoholic Beverage Control License at, 2131 West Willow Street, with conditions. (District 7)approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-2819 436.Proposed Amendment to the Noise OrdinanceOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance adding Chapter 9.31 to the Long Beach Municipal Code relating to loud noises caused by parties on private property read and adopted as read.approve recommendationPass Action details Not available
05-3312 138.Homeless Services Activity UpdateHandoutDistributed at the meeting: Memorandum to City Manager regarding Homeless Services Activity Update.received and filed  Action details Not available