Long Beach, CA
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Meeting Name: City Council (inactive) Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/11/2023 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers
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23-0696 11.CD9 - Success in Challenges' 2023 GalaAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $750, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Success In Challenges; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $750 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Not available
23-0697 12.CD8 - Dia de San Juan Puerto Rican FestivalAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide a donation to Fiestatelegre Promotions to support Dia de San Juan Puerto Rican Festival; 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.   Not available Not available
23-0698 13.CD5 - Fund Transfer Evening of JazzAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to African American Cultural Center of Long Beach in support of their “Evening of Jazz”; 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.   Not available Not available
23-0699 14.CD8 - Community Events Funds TransfersAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of: 1. $500 to DemoChicks to support the 4-Year Anniversary Breaking Barriers Award Ceremony; 2. $500 to the Long Beach Century Club to support the Long Beach Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament; 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.   Not available Not available
23-0700 15.CD9 - College Square Neighborhood Back to SchoolAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to College Square Neighborhood Association in support of the 2023 Annual Back To School Event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Not available
23-0701 16.CD3 - Various ContributionsAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $8,250, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of: · $5,000 to Beach Ventures Enterprises to support the Moonlight Movies on the Beach 2023; · $1,750 to the Friends of Rec Park Bandshell to support the Bandshell Renovation Free Concert in the Park; · $1,000 to Special Events and Filming to support the 12th Annual Uptown Long Beach JazzFest on August 19, 2023; · $250 to the Bridge the Gap Tennis to support the Free Tennis Play Day Community Event; · $250 to the Literary Women Long Beach Festival for the Long Beach Festival of Authors; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $8,250, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Not available
23-0702 17.CD4 - Bridge the Gap Funds TransferAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $5,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Bridge the Gap Tennis Management in support of the Free Youth Tennis Play Day; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $5,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Not available
23-0703 18.CD6 - Dinner of Cambodia Town Funds TransferAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $850 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions to Cambodia Town Inc. to support the 16th Anniversary Dinner of Cambodia Town Designation; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $850 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Not available
23-0735 19.CD7 - Goals for Life Funds TransferAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Goals for Life Foundation to support the 2023 Waterfront Celebration on September 10, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Not available
23-0736 110.CD7 - MOLAA Fund TransferAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,795, offset by the Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) to support the 2023 Annual Gala on September 23, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,795 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Not available
23-0704 111.CA - Burke, Williams & SOrensen ContractContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an Agreement with the firm Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, for legal services in the matter entitled Michael Colbert vs City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21LBCV00555.   Not available Not available
23-0705 112.CA - Covey Work CompAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit two Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $56,260 and also 2) separate authority to pay $5,596.25 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Theodore Covey.   Not available Not available
23-0708 113.CA - Poss Work CompAgenda 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 $160,000 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for David Poss.   Not available Not available
23-0709 114.CA - Zatarain work compAgenda 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 $64,380 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Ricardo Zatarain.   Not available Not available
23-0706 115.CA - Jones settlementAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $300,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Brooklyn Jones v. City of Long Beach, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV31523.   Not available Not available
23-0707 116.CA - Parsons settlementAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $75,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Gene Parsons v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10433.   Not available Not available
23-0710 117.CAUD - Quarterly Report of CashAgenda ItemRecommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.   Not available Not available
23-0711 118.CC - MinutesAgenda ItemRecommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, June 13 and June 20, 2023 and City Council Special Meeting of Tuesday, June 20, 2023.   Not available Not available
23-0712 119.CC - Damage ClaimsAgenda ItemRecommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between June 12, 2023 and July 3, 2023.   Not available Not available
23-0713 120.CM - LA Metro Funding for Air Filtration entry replacementAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept Measure R funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in the amount of $301,611 to facilitate the distribution of air filtration systems and tree replacement near Metro’s proposed EB SR-91 Atlantic to Cherry Aux Lane Project; Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $198,141, offset by grant revenue; Increase appropriations in the Business Assistance Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $17,470, offset by grant revenue; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $86,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
23-0714 121.ED - Skyhigh Building Maintenance for the washing of the exterior of the Dome D1ContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB ED-23-204 and award a contract to Skyhigh Building Maintenance, of La Habra, CA, for the washing of the exterior of the Dome leased by Carnival Corporation, in a total annual amount not to exceed $109,820, 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 the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 1)   Not available Not available
23-0715 122.FM - 2005 Sierra half ton pickup truck to help with homeless encampment sitesContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement with Care Closet LBC, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the donation of a 2005 General Motors Company (GMC) Sierra half-ton pickup truck, formerly used by the Health and Human Services Department, with an estimated value of $2,750, to assist with cleanup and trash removal efforts at homeless encampment sites. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Not available
23-0716 123.FM - Contract w/Smart & Final for grocery itemsResolutionRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Munis Contract No. 32300036 with Smart & Final Stores, LLC, for the purchase of grocery items, by increasing the original contract amount of $100,000 by $250,000, and adding an additional 20 percent contingency in the amount of $70,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $420,000; and Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Smart & Final Stores, LLC, of Commerce, California, for the purchase of grocery items, in an annual amount of $350,000, with an additional 20 percent contingency in the amount of $70,000, not to exceed a total contract amount of $420,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Not available
23-0717 124.FM/DHHS - CT Coachworks for the purchase of a mobile command unitResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with CT Coachworks, LLC, of Riverside, CA, for the purchase of a mobile command unit, in a total amount not to exceed $377,124, including taxes and fees. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Not available
23-0718 125.DHHS - Safe Children Strong Families ProgramContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, and all necessary subsequent documents or subsequent amendments, including amending the award amount, with Children’s Institute Inc., to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $215,000 for the Safe Children and Strong Families Program, contingent upon the approval of the County of Los Angeles, Department of Children and Family Services, for the period of August 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $215,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Not available
23-0719 126.DHHS - CHP for reducing/mitigating impacts of impaired drivingContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the terms, or changing the amount of the award, with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $179,426 to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in Long Beach for a 12-month period estimated to begin July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 36-month period at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
23-0720 127.DHHS - AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP)ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the State of California Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding based on the number of client enrollments, for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) enrollment services, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
23-0721 128.PD - ABC License - Nick the Greek D3ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Mantas, LLC, dba Nick the Greek, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5000 East 2nd Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Not available
23-0722 129.PD - ABC License - Tacos La Pequena D8ABC LicenseRecommendation to receive and file the application of Pequena Enterprises, LLC, dba Tacos La Pequena, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4915 Long Beach Boulevard, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 8) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Not available
23-0723 130.PW - Easement deed for 3810 Stineman Court for public utilities D5Agenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from Airway Office Park, a California Limited Liability Corporation, and the owner of the property at 3810 Stineman Court, for the installation of public utilities; and Accept CEQA Notice of Determination, State Clearinghouse number 2001051048 for the development. (District 5)   Not available Not available
23-0724 131.PW - Selbert Perkins Design for wayfinding design svcsResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Selbert Perkins Design, Inc., of Playa Del Rey, CA, for wayfinding design services on an as-needed basis, in a total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for a period of three years, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Not available
23-0725 132.PW - Contract w/Ocean Blue for storm drain maintenanceContractRecommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-23-182 and award a contract to Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for routine storm drain maintenance and related services, in an annual amount of $620,000, and authorize a 20 percent contingency of $124,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $744,000, 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 the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
23-0791 1 YOUTH POET LAUREATEAgenda ItemYOUTH POET LAUREATE   Not available Not available
23-0788 1 Laila Asmi HandoutHandoutLaila Asmi spoke regarding East meets West; and submitted a handout.   Not available Not available
23-0789 1 Maha Afra HandoutHandoutDr. Maha Afra spoke regarding East meets West; and submitted a handout.   Not available Not available
23-0737 133.CD6 - Hotel Worker Wage MeasureAgenda ItemRecommendation to request City Manager and the Economic Development Department to conduct a labor market analysis on hospitality worker wage rates across the Southern California region and trends in where these salary rates are headed between now and 2028, refer to the Economic Development and Opportunity Committee for public input and discussion, and request the City Attorney to prepare a ballot measure for consideration during the March 2024 municipal election amending the Long Beach Hotel Worker Wage Ordinance (LBMC Chapter 5.48) to authorize a market pay adjustment that ensures fair and competitive wages for hospitality industry employees.   Not available Video Video
23-0738 134.CA - Disability Pride & Empowerment MonthResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution recognizing the 26th day of July as "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day"; and recognizing the month of July of every year as "Disability Pride and Empowerment Month", a time of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)   Not available Video Video
23-0688 235.062023 - Charter Commission Appointments & ReappointmentsAppointmentRecommendation to receive Charter Commission appointments and reappointments approved by the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Section 2.03.065 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.   Not available Video Video
23-0726 136.DS - FY24 Annual Action PlanAgenda ItemRecommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) Action Plan for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other entities, to receive these funds and execute agreements necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)   Not available Video Video
23-0727 137.FM/DHHS- LDV for the purchase of a mobile command centerResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with LDV, Inc., of Burlington, WI, dba Wisconsin LDV, Inc., for the purchase of a mobile command center, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC), in a total amount not to exceed $876,703, including taxes and fees. (Citywide)   Not available Video Video
23-0728 138.DHHS - Early Childhood Education Enrollment Hub ProgramContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36515 with Community Partners, as the fiscal agent for the Mayor’s Fund for Education of Long Beach, CA, for the Early Childhood Education Enrollment Hub program, to increase the contract amount by $300,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (Citywide) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Video Video
23-0729 139.DHHS - Grant funding for HIV/STD prevention svcsAgenda ItemRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary subsequent documents or subsequent amendments, including extending the term of the agreement or amending the grant award, with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, to accept and expend funding in a total amount not to exceed $2,005,388, for the provision of HIV and STD prevention services, for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for five additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)   Not available Video Video
23-0730 140.LBA - Griffith Company for the Taxilane K Reconstruction and Construct Taxilane U Projects D45ContractRecommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7211 and R-7212 and award a contract to Griffith Company, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, for the Taxilane K Reconstruction and Construct Taxilane U Projects at the Long Beach Airport, in the amount of $7,272,317 with a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $1,090,848, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,363,165; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; Adopt Categorical Exemption CE-23-055; and Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $9,574,430 offset by grant revenue and Airport funds available. (Districts 4,5)   Not available Video Video
23-0731 141.LBA - LB Airport Business Park at 4900 and 4910 Airport Plaza Drive D45ContractRecommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendments to the Leases for Parcels 4, 5, and 6 of Map No. 17454 with 4900 Long Beach Office, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, a single purpose entity wholly owned by Starwood Property Trust, Incorporated, for City-owned property at the Long Beach Airport Business Park at 4900 and 4910 Airport Plaza Drive. (Districts 4,5) Levine Act: Yes   Not available Not available
23-0732 142.PW - Landscape Structures for playground and outdoor fitness equipmentResolutionRecommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Landscape Structures, Inc., of Delano, MN, for outdoor fitness equipment, installation, surfacing, site furnishing, and related products and services on an as-needed basis, and on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, until Sourcewell Contract No. 010721-LSI expires on February 5, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager;   Not available Video Video
23-0733 1 PW - Landscape Reso #2ResolutionAdopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Landscape Structures, Inc., of Delano, MN, for playground and water play equipment, installation, surfacing, site furnishing, and related products and services on an as-needed basis, and on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, until the Sourcewell Contract No. 010521-LSI expires on February 17, 2025, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and The total annual aggregate amount for both contracts not to exceed $5,000,000. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
23-0734 143.Harbor - Consolidation of existing OrdsOrdinanceRecommendation to declare ordinance conferring upon and delegating to the Board of Harbor Commissioners the authority to enforce statutes and ordinances, to arrest and to prepare, issue, and deliver written notices to appear inside the City of Long Beach Harbor District, including at the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path, at the Port Administration Building and the associated underground parking structure, and at other specific premises outside the Harbor District, read and adopted as read.   Not available Video Video
23-0759 144.CD2 - Community Events Funds TransferAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $650, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions: ? $150 to Partners of Parks to support the Friends of Miracle on 4th Street’s Butterfly Way-Station Unveiling event on August 5th, 2023; ? $250 to the Rose Park Neighborhood Association for their annual Rose Park Picnic on July 16, 2023; and ? $250 to Queer Scouts for Plantiita’s Pride Night on June 29th, 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $650, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Video Video
23-0760 145.CD1 - Craftsman Village Park Fund TransferAgenda ItemRecommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $87, offset by the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to transfer funds to Parks, Recreation, and Marine to provide a reimbursement to Michelle Arend-Ekhoff for the Craftsman Village Historic District National Night Out 2023; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $87, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.   Not available Video Video
23-0761 146.CM - Homeless UpdateAgenda ItemRecommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not corrected, constitute an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City; and Receive and file an update on the emergency proclamation and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)   Not available Video Video
23-0787 147.eCommentsAgenda ItemeComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 11, 2023.   Not available Not available
23-0765 148.supp memoAgenda ItemSupplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, July 7, 2023.   Not available Not available