City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · February 6, 2024
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
Mary Zendejas, 1st District Megan Kerr, 5th District
Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, 2nd District Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District
Kristina Duggan, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District
Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Rex Richardson, Mayor Dawn McIntosh, City Attorney
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and prior to 6:30 PM.
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and
will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless the
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CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 24)
1. 24-52039 Recommendation to use Legislative Department budget savings from FY 23,
increase appropriations by $242,800 in the General Fund Group in the Legislative
Department, offset by FY 23 operating savings.
Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
2. 24-51987 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $4,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time
District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to
provide contributions to:
• $3,000 to Long Beach Community Action Partnership to support Annual LB
Night Cap event;
• $1,000 to Speak Up Empowerment Foundation Inc. to support 8th Annual
Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
Department by $4,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 24-51985 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $2,000, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time
District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to
provide a contribution to Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters in support of the
Cars and Clippers Cancer Fundraiser; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
Department by $2,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 24-51984 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $20,000, 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 events; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
Department by $20,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 24-52010 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
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Manager Department by $550, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District
Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a
contribution to the California Conference of Equality and Justice; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
Department by $550 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 24-51986 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $1,000, offset by $375 of Ninth Council District One-time
District Priority Funds, $375 of Eighth District One-time District Priority Funds and
$250 of Seventh Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from
the Citywide Activities Department to support the 2024 Black History Month
Celebration; 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.
Office or Department: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth
District; Roberto Uranga, Councilmember, Seventh
District; Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 24-52031 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $1,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-Time
District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to
provide a contribution to:
• $1,000 to California Conference for Equality & Justice in support of the 2024
Roots of Justice Breakfast and Convening;
• $500 to Lakewood Village Little League in support of their ongoing
programming and support their ongoing mission; 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.
Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 24-52038 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
Manager Department by $750, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District
Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide
contributions of:
• $500 to Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters to support their Cars &
Clippers event;
• $250 to Project X LB to support their Loads of Kindness fundraiser; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
Department by $750 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 24-52037 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $2,900, offset by $1,450 of Fourth Council District One-
time District Priority Funds and $1,450 of Third Council District One-time District
Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a
contribution to the Beach Crew Alumni Association in support of their Gruenberg
Cup Challenge event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
Department by $2,900 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Daryl Supernaw, Councilman, Fourth District; Kristina
Duggan, Councilmember, Third District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 24-51988 Recommendation 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 $103,477.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board
Order for Daniel Griego.
Office or Department: City Attorney
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 24-51989 Recommendation 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 $78,662.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order
for Jack Nunez.
Office or Department: City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 24-51990 Recommendation 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 $94,902.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order
for Gerardo Perez.
Office or Department: City Attorney
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 24-51992 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of
Tuesday, January 16, 2024; the City Council Study Session of Tuesday, January
16; and January 23, 2024.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
14. 24-51993 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between
January 12, 2024 and January 29, 2024.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 24-52011 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Department of
Community Development; and adopt resolution.
Office or Department: City Clerk
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 24-51924 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Revocable
Permit granting the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach permission to occupy
and use certain areas for parking and hospitality during the staging of the 2024
Grand Prix of Long Beach. (District 1)
Office or Department: City Manager
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 24-51925 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
streets, alleys, walkways, the Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path,
as needed in connection with the 2024 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and
race activity, between February 29, 2024, and May 12, 2024. (District 1)
Office or Department: City Manager
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
18. 24-51991 Recommendation to authorize City Prosecutor to execute all necessary documents
to receive and expend grant funding awarded by the Center for Justice Research
at Texas Southern University, to the City Prosecutor as a result of the Prosecutor
Diversion Benefits Analysis in an amount not to exceed $10,000; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor
Department by $10,000, offset by grant revenue from the Center for Justice
Research at Texas Southern University.
Office or Department: City Prosecutor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 24-51926 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33412 with Data Ticket, Inc., of
Newport Beach, CA, for parking citation processing and collections services, to
extend the term of the contract to March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two
additional one-year periods, in a total annual amount not to exceed $336,422.
(Citywide)
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 24-51931 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bernadette Antionet Guidry,
dba Prestigious Wine, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) License, at 700 East Ocean Boulevard #2901; determine that the
application serves the public convenience and necessity, submit a Public Notice of
Protest to ABC; and direct the City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Business
License is granted. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Police Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
21. 24-51932 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Grupo Nikkei, LLC, dba
Sushi Nikkei, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
License, at 5020 East 2nd Street. (District 3)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Police Department
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 24-51927 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement
deed from Anaheim & Walnut Housing LP, property owner at 1500 East Anaheim
Street for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE-23-132. (District 6)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
23. 24-51930 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent
amendments, with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to
accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $410,734 to partially offset costs
to expand the operation of the micro-transit shuttle program, with a term ending
January 31, 2026;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works
Department by $410,734, offset by SCAQMD grant funds; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works
Department by $410,734, offset by the transfer of SCAQMD grant funds from the
Capital Grant Fund. (Districts 1, 2, 3)
Office or Department: Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 24-51928 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI 23-193 and award contracts
to Airwave Communications Enterprises, of Commerce, CA, CDCE Inc., of Yorba
Linda, CA, and Innovative Emergency Equipment, of Riverside, CA, for mobile
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
computer in-car installation services, in an annual aggregate amount of $895,000
and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $89,500, for a total annual aggregate
amount not to exceed $984,500, 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 contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Technology and Innovation; Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
HEARING
25. 24-51936 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude
the public hearing and consider a third-party appeal from Lozeau Drury LLP, on
behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (APL23-
018);
Adopt resolution determining that the project is consistent with and within the
scope of the project previously analyzed as part of the Downtown Plan Program
(PD-30) Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (EIR-04-08) (SCH No. 2009071006)
and Downtown Plan Program EIR Land Use Equivalency Program and PEIR
Addendum (EIRA-06-20) (PECC-06-22) and subject to the Downtown Plan
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and making certain findings and
determinations related thereto and warrants no further environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section
15162 and 15168; and
Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve
the Site Plan Review (SPR22-135), and adopt the proposed findings and
conditions of approval related thereto, for a project consisting of the demolition of
an existing three-story hotel building and the construction of a new eight-story
multi-family residential building consisting of 141 dwelling units (16 of which are
affordable [very-low income]) in a building with 75 vehicular parking spaces in an
at-grade and subterranean parking structure, 54 bicycle parking spaces, 3,125
square feet of common open space and 2,630 square feet of private open space
area located at 335 Pacific Avenue in the Downtown Plan (PD-30) Planned
Development District. The locally designated historic landmark sign (Dolly Varden
Rooftop Sign) would be temporarily removed, preserved, and relocated onto the
proposed building subject to the final Certificate of Appropriateness conditions
(COAC2212-02). (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 24-51937 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude
the public hearing, and consider a third-party appeal from Lozeau Drury LLP, on
behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (APL23-
019);
Adopt resolution approving and certifying an Addendum (EIRA-04-23) to the
Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the City of Long Beach
Downtown Plan (PEIR-SCH# 2009071006) relating to the development project at
615 East Ocean Blvd (Project) in the Downtown Plan Planned Development
District (PD-30) Area and pursuant to the approved Downtown Plan Program EIR
Land Use Equivalency Program (LUEP), in accordance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 of the CEQA
guidelines and making certain CEQA Findings and Determinations relative thereto,
including a finding that the adopted Downtown Plan Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program mitigates, to the extent feasible, impacts associated with LUEP
projects, in accordance with those measures as set forth in the Downtown Plan
PEIR; and that no new or different mitigation measures are required; and
Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to approve
the Site Plan Review for the Project, consisting of construction of a new 21-story
residential building for 203 residential units, including thirteen affordable units, and
three concessions as allowed per the city’s Enhanced Density Bonus Ordinance,
and a height exception as allowed per the Downtown Plan for a building height of
257.5 feet instead of not more than 240 feet, located at 615 East Ocean Boulevard
within the Downtown Plan (PD-30) Planned Development District. (District 1)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
27. 24-52032 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude
the public hearing, and accept Categorical Exemption CE-23-113;
Adopt resolution approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA23-002) to
repeal the 1989 Victory Park Design Guidelines and adopt Victory Park/Santa Cruz
Park Design Guidelines and proposed findings thereto, to establish updated design
guidelines for Victory Park and Santa Cruz Park in the Downtown Shoreline
Planned Development (PD-6) District; and
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
24-52033 Adopt resolution directing Director of Community Development to submit LCPA23-
002 and all relevant supporting documentation to the California Coastal
Commission for a finding of conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program.
(District 1)
Office or Department: Community Development
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK
Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons who
submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to 5:00 p.m. Each speaker is
allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
28. 24-52040 Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments and
reappointments for Non-Charter Commissions.
Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
29. 24-52034 Recommendation to request City Council to approve a Support position on CA
Proposition 1 - Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure.
Office or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
30. 24-52036 Recommendation to request City Council approval of the 2024 Legislative Agenda
as recommended by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
Office or Department: Roberto Uranga, Councilmember, Seventh District,
Chair, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
31. 24-51938 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with
the California Board of State and Community Corrections to accept and expend
grant funds for the City’s homelessness emergency activities, the City Prosecutor’s
Reentry Services Program, and Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos, in
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
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the amount of $5,500,000;
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager
Department by $5,500,000 for a transfer to the Health and Human Services, City
Prosecutor, and Public Works Departments, offset by grant revenue from the
California Board of State and Community Corrections;
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human
Services Department by $1,250,000, offset by grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Prosecutor
Department by $750,000, offset by grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works
Department by $3,500,000, offset by grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works
Department by $3,500,000, offset by a transfer of California Board of State and
Community Corrections grant from the Capital Grant Fund. (Citywide)
Office or Department: City Manager
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
32. 24-51939 Recommendation to continue the local emergency caused by conditions or
threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not
corrected, constitutes an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons
and property within the City, with a date certain termination of February 29, 2024;
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)
Office or Department: City Manager
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
33. 24-51893-01 Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding the operation of the
Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) and the election by Covanta Long
Beach Renewable Energy Corporation (Covanta), of Long Beach, CA to exercise
of its right of early termination and decommissioning under the Southeast
Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) Operations and Maintenance Agreement No.
23336 effective January 31, 2024; and
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
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Increase appropriations in the SERRF Fund Group in the Energy Resources
Department by $8,000,000 to fund the decommission cost of SERRF, offset by
funds available. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Energy Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
34. 24-51891-01 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ER23-246 and execute an
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Bioenergy Devco, LLC (BDC), of
Annapolis, MD to design, permit, finance, construct, own, operate, and transfer an
organic waste receiving and processing facility on the Southeast Resource
Recovery Facility (SERRF) site located at 120 Pier S Avenue, Long Beach, CA, for
a period of one year, with the option to renew for two 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 Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement, including any necessary subsequent amendments or agreements
contingent on negotiated terms and conditions. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Energy Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
35. 24-51948 Recommendation to approve and adopt the Long Beach Unit Annual Plan (July 1,
2024, to June 30, 2025). (Citywide)
Office or Department: Energy Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
36. 24-51929 Recommendation to receive and file an amendment to Contract No. 35169 with
GSSI, Inc., dba General Security Services, of Wilmington, CA, for providing
security guard services, to increase the contract amount by $500,000, made
pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC)
and in response to the proclaimed emergencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic
and people experiencing homelessness; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to
amend Contract No. 35169 with GSSI, Inc., dba General Security Services, of
Wilmington, CA, for providing security guard services, to increase the contract
amount by $695,400, plus an additional $500,000 for emergency services related
to people experiencing homelessness, for a revised contract amount not to exceed
$7,831,300, and extend the term of the contract to August 21, 2024. (Citywide)
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Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
37. 24-51940 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a Letter of Agreement to the 2023-
2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers (IBEW). (Citywide).
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
38. 24-51942 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving 2023-2026 Memorandum of
Understanding with the Service Employees International Union, Local 721
(Citywide).
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
39. 24-51933 Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure
Investment Plan; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works
Department by $9,903,242 to fund the various projects identified in the Elevate ’28
Infrastructure Investment Plan, offset by a transfer of Measure A funds in the
Citywide Activities Department. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
40. 24-51943 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ PW-23-251 and award
contracts to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, Black O’Dowd
and Associates, Inc. dba BOA Architecture of Long Beach, CA, BrightView
Holdings Inc. dba Brightview Design of Irvine, CA, Carrier Johnson dba Carrier
Johnson + Culture of Los Angeles, CA, City Fabrick of Long Beach, CA,
Community Works Design Group LLC of Riverside, CA, David Volz Design
Landscape Architects, Inc. dba David Volz Design of Costa Mesa, CA, Environ
Architecture, Inc. of Long Beach, CA, M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. dba
Gensler of Los Angeles, CA, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. of Anaheim, CA, HKS
Architects, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, HMC Group dba HMC Architects of Los
Angeles, CA, Johnson Fain, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, Kardent of Long Beach, CA,
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Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Orange, CA, Kounkuey Design Initiative, Inc.,
of Los Angeles, CA, Mary McGrath Architects, a California Corporation of Oakland,
CA, Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Incorporated of Fullerton, CA, NAC, Inc. of Los
Angeles, CA, office42 architecture of Los Angeles, CA, Ragel Architects, Inc. dba
office42 architecture of CA, Pamela Burton & Co. of Santa Monica, CA, Paul
Murdoch Architects, a Professional Corporation of Los Angeles, CA, Perkins
Eastman Architects of Los Angeles, CA, Rania Alomar Architect, Inc. dba RA-DA
(Alomar, Rania) of West Hollywood, CA, RDC-S111, Inc. DBA Studio One Eleven
of Long Beach, CA, RJM Design Group, Inc. of San Juan Capistrano, CA, SALT
Landscape Architects, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, Schmidt Design Group, Inc., of
San Diego, CA, Arkiterv, Inc. dba SPF:architects of Culver City, CA, Stoss Inc dba
Stoss Landscape Urbanism of Boston, MA, MLA Green, Inc. dba Studio-MLA of
CA of Los Angeles, CA, Tate Snyder Kimsey, Inc. dba TSK Architects of Los
Angeles, CA, Paul Tang Architects, Inc. dba Versa Design LA of Los Angeles, CA,
and Westgroup Designs, Inc. of Irvine, CA; for as-needed architectural, landscape
architecture and urban design consulting services, in a total aggregate amount not
to exceed $60,000,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two
additional one-year periods with a total annual aggregate amount of $20,000,000
each year at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or
designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including
any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
41. 24-51944 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW23-209 and award contracts
to Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., of City of Industry, CA, Consolidated Disposal
Service, L.L.C., of Long Beach, CA, and EDCO Transport Services, LLC, of Signal
Hill, CA, for municipal solid waste processing and disposal services, in an annual
aggregate amount of $20,000,000; authorize a 20 percent contingency in the
amount of $4,000,000, for a total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$24,000,000, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two 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)
Office or Department: Public Works
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE
42. 24-52019 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending and restating Section 2.18.050
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and amending Sections 2.18.070 and 2.18.090.B of the Long Beach Municipal
Code, all relating to regulations of City Council established advisory boards,
commissions and committees, read for the first time and laid over to the next
regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
Office or Department: City Attorney
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
43. 24-51941 Recommendation to adopt Resolution of Intention amending the City of Long
Beach (City) contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System
(CalPERS) to include a mandatory employee contribution of three (3) percent of
compensation earnable toward the City's required employer contribution to
CalPERS (in addition to the nine (9) percent statutory employee contribution)
pursuant to Government Code Section 20516(a), applicable to the Long Beach
Firefighter Association (FFA) Classic Public Safety CalPERS Members; and
24-52021 Declare ordinance to amend the City’s contract with CalPERS to provide the
mandatory employee contribution of three (3) percent of compensation earnable
toward the City's required employer contribution to CalPERS pursuant to
Government Code Section 20516(a), applicable to the Long Beach Firefighter
(FFA) Classic Public Safety CalPERS Members, read the first time and laid over to
the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
Office or Department: Human Resources
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
44. 24-52098 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City
Manager Department by $500 offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time
District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to
provide a contribution to the National College Resources Foundation to support
their 25th Annual Los Angeles Black College Expo; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities
Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
45. 24-52099 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record,
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conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for
Entertainment with Dancing to Bobby Dee Investments, dba The Hideout Bar #2,
at 1253 East 4th Street. (District 2)
Levine Act: Yes
Office or Department: Financial Management
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council on
non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City Council.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDER
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California at 4:30 P.M.,
Long Beach City College.
HEARING REMINDER
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – Hearing to determine a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit for
Parklet Dining at 2500 East Anaheim Street. (District 2)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – Hearing for a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit Application at 5236
East Second Street. (District 3)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – Hearing for Proposed Vacation at 712 West Baker Street.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – Hearing for KRK Family RG, LLC Dba Gallagher’s Pub and Grill to
grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 2)
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – Hearing for Maria Regla Sardinas Dba Prendido De Noche to grant a
Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 8)
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NOTE:
The City Council agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at
www.longbeach.gov. Agenda items may also be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk or online at
the Main Library and at the Branch Libraries. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via e-mail
should subscribe to the City of Long Beach LinkLB System at www.longbeach.gov/linklb.
Any supplemental writings or documents regarding an agenda item that are distributed to a majority
of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for public inspection in the Office
of the City Clerk during normal business hours and available on the internet at
https://longbeach.gov/cityclerk/meetings.
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request
by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the City
Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng pasalitang interpretasyon ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng
Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act,
mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-
6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una
adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su
solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes
de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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4901 E. CARSON STREET
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS, BUILDING T, ROOM 1100, 5:00 PM
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English speaking
persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-
6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng Lungsod
para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono
sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho
ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del ayuntamiento de
la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del
secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la
ciudad.
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