City Council

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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 REVISED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO SUBMIT ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENTS AND EMAIL COMMENTS TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: HTTPS://LONGBEACH.PRIMEGOV.COM/PUBLIC/PORTAL?FROMIFRAME=TRUE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 16) 1. 24-52576 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $20,000, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Cambodia Town, Inc. to support their 16th Annual Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival; 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: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 2. 24-52577 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $9,818, offset by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to Page 1 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM provide contributions of: • $1,000 to the Art Theatre Long Beach Inc. for their Gala Fundraiser on March 10, 2024; • $2,000 to the Friends of the Long Beach Firefighters in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation for the Cars and Clippers fundraising event on March 16, 2024; • $1,000 to Cambodia Town, Inc. for the 16th Annual Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival on April 7, 2024; • $500 to Partners of Parks for their Sowing the Seeds fundraiser on April 13, 2024; • $1,000 to the Speak UP Empowerment Foundation for the 8th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 20, 2024; • $645 to APLA Health and Wellness for the Transgender Day of Remembrance event that was on November 20, 2023; • $2,150 to Fluffy’s Sno-Balls for catering services at the Black History Month Resource Fair on February 25, 2024; • $1,523 to Robert Earls BBQ for catering services at the Black History Month Resource Fair on February 25, 2024; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $9,818 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, Second District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 3. 24-52578 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $13,602, offset by the First Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donation to following: 1. Partners of Parks, in support of the 5th Annual Sowing the Seeds event, in the amount of $1,000; 2. Long Beach Rescue Mission, in support of the Dinner on Me event, in the amount of $1,000; 3. Kahlo Creative LLC, in support of the Absolute Best of Long Beach Contest and Awards 2024 event, in the amount of $1,500; 4. Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc., in support of the 8th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum, in the amount of $1,000; 5. Partners of Parks, in support of the 10th Annual AOC7 Neighborhood Literacy Fair, in the amount of $1,000; 6. Long Beach Forward, in support of the In Full Bloom event, in the amount of $2,500; 7. Long Beach Blast, in support of the Breakfast BLAST, in the amount of $2,500; Page 2 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 8. Disabled Resources Center, Inc., in support of the 48th Annual Awards Recognition Event, in the amount of $3,000; 9. DreamKreator, in support of the Black History Community Fair, in the amount of $102; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $13,602 to offset transfers to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 4. 24-52579 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach to support the 3rd Annual Trans Day of Visibility; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 5. 24-52565 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between March 4, 2024 and March 11, 2024. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 6. 24-52580 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department; and adopt resolution. Office or Department: City Clerk Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 7. 24-52481 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Right-of-Entry Permit with Holland Construction, Inc., for the use of City-owned property located adjacent to 6700 East Pacific Coast Highway for construction trailer staging and contractor vehicle parking purposes in connection with the adjacent development project, for a term of 30 months. (District 3) Page 3 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 8. 24-52478 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term, or increasing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide Workforce Development services to reentry participants of Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 program seeking services leading to employment and long- term self-sufficiency in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), for the period of January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024; and Increase appropriations in Community Development Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $250,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 9. 24-52484 Recommendation to receive and file the attached report, “Elevation Changes in the City of Long Beach, November 2022 through November 2023.” (Citywide) Office or Department: Energy Resources Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 10. 24-52485 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, dba Ferguson Facilities Supply, of Pomona, CA, for providing plumbing and various supplies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, CA, in an annual amount of $725,000, and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $145,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $870,000, until the County of Orange, CA, contract expires on February 10, 2029, with the option to renew for as long as the County of Orange, CA, contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 4 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 11. 24-52486 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2023. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 12. 24-52487 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-24-377 and award a contract to Quinn Rental Services, City of Industry, CA, for the purchase of five Sullair 185 trailered compressors, in a total amount not to exceed $167,601, including taxes and fees; 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: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 13. 24-52488 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 36076 with Ferguson Enterprises LLC, dba Ferguson Facilities Supply, of Pomona, CA, for providing various as-needed plumbing materials and related supplies, to extend the term of the contract to May 31, 2024. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 14. 24-52490 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the California State Library to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $206,716 for English as a Second Language Services, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library Services Department by $206,716, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Library Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 15. 24-52491 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sonoratown, LLC, dba Sonoratown, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 244 East 3rd Street. (District 1) Page 5 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 16. 24-52489 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sirenitas Restaurant Incorporated, dba Sirenita’s Restaurant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 410 West Willow Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Conditional Use Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 7) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Police Department Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ACS PET ADOPTION WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PRESENTATION 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 17. 24-52574 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Public Works Department and relevant departments to begin the process in developing a Speed Safety System Use Policy, a Speed Safety System Impact Report, and proposal for an automated Speed Safety System Pilot Program pursuant to AB 645 to City Council within 45 days. Office or Department: Megan Kerr, Councilwoman, Fifth District; Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District Page 6 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 18. 24-52575 Recommendation to direct City Manager to work with the Economic Development Department and relevant City Departments to explore the feasibility of expanding economic opportunities, including but not limited to, sidewalk vending. The report should include an action plan the City could consider, and report back to the City Council by December 2024. Office or Department: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District; Joni Ricks- Oddie, Councilmember, Ninth District Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 19. 24-52320-01Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services with updates on the Safe Passage Program. Office or Department: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District, Chair; Public Safety Committee Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 20. 24-52462 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents, including the Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for the Purchase of Real Estate with Tolentino Properties, LLC, or assignee(s), for the sale of surplus City-owned property at 3917 Long Beach Boulevard, formerly known as Fire Station 9, in the amount of $750,000; and accept Categorical Exemption CE-24-029. (District 5) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Economic Development Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 21. 24-52461 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Fourth Amendment to Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively (ENA) No. 36420 with Century Affordable Development, Inc., for continued negotiations in connection with the disposition and development of City-owned Exempt Surplus property at 6845 Atlantic Avenue (Subject Property). (District 9) Levine Act: Yes Office or Department: Economic Development Page 7 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 22. 24-52464 Recommendation to adopt Specification No. ITB FM-24-378 and award contracts to Professional Police Supply, Inc., dba Adamson Police Products, of Los Alamitos, CA, Innovative Design and Sheet Metal Products, Inc., dba Innovative Emergency Equipment, of Riverside, CA, Troy Sheet Metal Works, Inc., dba Troy Products, of Montebello, CA, Stommel Inc., dba Lehr, of Sacramento, CA, and Magic Auto Sound & Security, Inc., of Signal Hill, CA, for the purchase of emergency vehicle auxiliary equipment, in an annual aggregate amount of $1,800,000, and authorize a ten percent contingency of $180,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,980,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and Increase appropriation in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Department of Financial Management by $713,660, offset by funds available generated by revenue collected from user departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 23. 24-52465 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 designation of one-time District Priority Funds for City Council District infrastructure projects and existing programs; and Approve related budget appropriation adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024 in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 24. 24-52466 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 first departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 25. 24-52467 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual and Five-Year Reports for the Transportation Improvement, Parks and Recreation Facilities, Fire Facilities Page 8 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Impact, Police Facilities Impact, and Sensitive Coastal Resource Impact Fees. (Citywide) Office or Department: Financial Management Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 26. 24-52468 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary agreements, and any subsequent amendments including changing the terms, extending the grant period, or increasing grant amounts, with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch (STDCB), to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $859,512 for the provision of STD management and prevention, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026; and Increase appropriation in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $859,512, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: Health and Human Services Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 27. 24-52469 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and all necessary amendments including term extensions, with the Department of Homeland Security to receive and expend grant funding for the 2023 Port Security Grant Program, in an amount of $900,000, with a Port of Long Beach cost match of $300,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for a period ending August 31, 2026; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $1,200,000, offset by federal grant funds and Port of Long Beach cost match funds. (Citywide) Office or Department: Police Department; Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 28. 24-52470 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7209 and award a contract to Bitech Construction Company Inc., of Buena Park, CA, for construction of the Crest Alley Improvement Project, in an amount of $1,676,185, authorize a fifteen percent contingency in the amount of $251,428, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,927,613; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; Page 9 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $750,000, offset by Measure W funds available from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s (District) Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP); and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $750,000, offset by transfer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s Safe Clean Water Program Measure W funds from the Capital Projects Fund. (Districts 6) Office or Department: Public Works Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. ORDINANCE 29. 24-52582 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 9 in the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 9.33 relating to City Library Rules, and adding Sections 9.33.010, 9.33.020, 9.33.030, all relating to the City Library Rules, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Office or Department: City Attorney Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. NEW BUSINESS 30. 24-52621 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $4,300 by Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of: • $2,000 to the New Image Emergency Shelter to support their ongoing efforts of providing comprehensive services and referrals to homeless and low- income individuals and families, focusing on rapid housing, employment, and improving quality of life; • $300 to Derrick Lemel Stewart for DJ services at the Black History Month Resource Fair held on February 25, 2024; • $1,000 to Partners of Parks to support the Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2024; • $500 to Love Beyond Limits for their Juneteenth Celebration at MLK Park on June 15, 2024; • $500 to United Cambodian Community for Long Beach Sankranta at Long Page 10 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Beach City College on April 6, 2024; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $4,300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, Second District 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, March 19, 2024 - Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:15 P.M., Beach Conference Rm. HEARING REMINDER Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Hearing for the Zaferia Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment. (Districts 2, 3, 4) Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Hearing for a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit Application at 4708 East Second Street. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Hearing for a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit Application at 5217 East Second Street. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Hearing for Zone Change for Parcel A of Willow Springs Park and Dedication in Perpetuity as Park Space. (District 5) Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Hearing for Appeal of Site Plan Review Committee approval of Tiny Homes Project at 2970 California Avenue. (District 5) Page 11 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 12 of 13  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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. Page 13 of 13