Meeting
Long Beach City Seal

Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.

The Agenda Items were considered in the following order: Agenda Item Nos. 2, 25, Consent Calendar, Agenda Item Nos. 22, 1, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 18, 23, 24, 33, 36,
26 - 32, 34, 35.
ROLL CALL (5:04 PM)
Also present: Patrick West, City Manager; Tom Modica, Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, Pablo Rubio, City Clerk Analyst. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Jeannine Pearce, Councilmember, Second District. Trevor Schnack spoke regarding March for Our Lives Long Beach. Presentation for Health Indicators for Women in Los Angeles County. -- WITHDRAWN --
CONTINUED HEARING (10:14 PM)
1.  18-0218    Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration 10-17;

Declare ordinance amending various sections of Title 21 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (Zoning), relating to Unattended Donation Boxes read, adopted as read, and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and declaring the urgency thereof and declaring this ordinance shall take effect immediately; and
18-0218    Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration 10-17;

Declare ordinance amending various sections of Title 21 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (Zoning), relating to Unattended Donation Boxes read, adopted as read, and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and declaring the urgency thereof and declaring this ordinance shall take effect immediately; and
18-0219    Adopt resolution directing the Director of Development Services to submit a request to the California Coastal Commission to certify an amendment to the Certified Local Coastal Program. (Citywide)
HEARING (5:10 PM)
2.  18-0220    Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Negative Declaration ND-11-17;

Declare ordinance amending Chapter 21.56 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities) and Title 15 (Public Utilities) of the Long Beach Municipal Code read for the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading;
18-0221    Adopt resolution directing the Director of Development Services to submit a request to the California Coastal Commission to certify an amendment to the Certified Local Coastal Program; and
18-0222    Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute License Agreements, and any necessary amendments, with wireless telecommunication providers and carriers, for the non-exclusive use of City-owned properties for wireless telecommunications facilities, for ten-year terms. (Citywide)
PUBLIC COMMENT (10:17 PM)
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:12 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar.
3.  18-0206    Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP, in the matter entitled Fast Lane Transportation, Inc., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.; BNSF Railway, et aI., Real Party In Interest.
4.  18-0247    Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 31680 with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP for legal services during the period of February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2020, up to a maximum amount of $225,000 per year, subject to appropriation of funds in future years.
5.  18-0248    Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between February 26, 2018 and March 5, 2018.
6.  18-0249    Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Department of Development Services, Administration and Financial Services Bureau; and adopt resolution.
7.  18-0250    Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for Long Beach Police Department, Records Division; and adopt resolution.
8.  18-0223    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend Contract No. 34497 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., dba AECOM, of Orange, CA, for the preparation of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, to increase the amount by $313,464, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $727,141; extend the term for an additional one-year period through January 8, 2020; and

Increase appropriations in the Development Services Fund (EF 337) in the Development Services Department (DV) by $313,464, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
9.  18-0224    Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing designated City officials to execute documents pertaining to financial assistance for costs incurred for declared disasters by the State and Federal Governments. (Citywide)
10.  18-0225    Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS18-055 and award a contract to Mar-Co Equipment Company, of Pomona, CA, for the purchase and delivery of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled regenerative air sweeper, for a total amount not to exceed $384,780, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
11.  18-0226    Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with Caterpillar, Inc., of Peoria, IL, for the purchase of two tractors, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), of Staples, MN, in an amount not to exceed $778,195, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
12.  18-0227    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Sublease to Lease No. 19331 between LGB CA Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (dba Ross Aviation), and the City of Long Beach, for office space at 3250 Airflite Way, to house the Operations and Noise Compliance Divisions of the Airport Department; and

Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund (EF 320) in the Airport Department (AP) by $30,372. (District 5)
13.  18-0228    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to increase Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) No. BPAP17000014 with Convergint Technologies, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for airport security system maintenance services, by $200,000 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000, and extend the term of the BPO to March 31, 2019. (District 5)
14.  18-0229    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a new Schedule I, Transaction-Based Storage Service Agreement, as part of the long-term Master Services Contract between the City of Long Beach and the Southern California Gas Company for natural gas storage capacity rights. (Citywide)
15.  18-0230    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the use of dock space for visiting vessels in Alamitos Bay Marina for the Long Beach Yacht Club’s Congressional Cup, in an amount not to exceed $3,700, during the period of April 16, 2018 through April 22, 2018. (District 3)
16.  18-0231    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a non-exclusive permit with Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club for the use of City-owned property, commonly known as the storage shed, located in Alamitos Bay Marina at 223 North Marina Drive, for a term of five years. (District 3)
17.  18-0232    Recommendation to receive and file the application of Ayla Holdings, Incorporated, dba Ammatoli, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 285 East 3rd Street, Unit A-101.
(District 1)
18.  18-0233    Recommendation to receive and file the application of Sancho’s Restaurant, LLC, dba Sancho’s Tacos, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 5272 East 2nd Street.
(District 3)
19.  18-0234    Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Public Works Department (PW) by $100,000 for the design of a soundwall on northbound Interstate 605 near Spring Street, offset by Measure R Highway Sub-Regional Program grant funds. (District 5)
20.  18-0239    Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with Graybar Electric Company, Inc., of St. Louis, MO, for furnishing and delivering electrical, lighting, data communications, security, and related products, services, and solutions, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Kansas City, Missouri, through their contract with the U.S. Communities Cooperative Program, in an annual amount not to exceed $450,000, until the current agreements expires on January 31, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund (IS 385) in the Technology and Innovation Department (TI) by $250,000, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
21.  18-0235    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, including any necessary amendments, with RD Systems, Inc., of Tustin, CA, for access control services, in an annual amount not to exceed $740,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew at the $400,000 level for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund (IS 385) in the Technology and Innovation Department (TI) by $340,000. (Citywide)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (12:07 AM)
36.  18-0198    Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with Gartner, lnc., of Stamford, CT, for Technology Professional Services, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Santa Clara, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. (Citywide)
REGULAR AGENDA (10:24 PM)
22.  18-0236    Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Long Beach Values Act; and

Adopt resolution entitled the "Long Beach Values Act of 2018" regarding procedures for the requesting, collecting, maintaining, and disclosing of sensitive information and the enforcement of federal immigration law. (Citywide)
18-0236    Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Long Beach Values Act; and

Adopt resolution entitled the "Long Beach Values Act of 2018" regarding procedures for the requesting, collecting, maintaining, and disclosing of sensitive information and the enforcement of federal immigration law. (Citywide)
Mayor Garcia declared a recess at 10:04 p.m. Mayor Garcia called the meeting back to order at 10:13 p.m.
23.  18-0237    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, and any amendments, to accept and expend grant funding from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, in the amount of $491,211 over a three-year period, to implement a feasibility study and randomized controlled trial to evaluate the Long Beach Justice Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team, beginning April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR 120) in the City Manager Department (CM) by $491,211, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
24.  18-0238    Recommendation to receive and file a presentation providing an update on the City’s efforts to encourage the production of affordable housing. (Citywide)
25.  18-0240    Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP DV17-111 for a Building Resiliency Program; award a contract to Degenkolb Engineers, of San Francisco, CA, in the amount of $965,060, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $144,759, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,109,819; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract, including any necessary amendments, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

Increase appropriations in the Development Services Fund (EF 337) in the Development Services Department (DV) by $1,109,819, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
26.  18-0241    Recommendation to approve the budget appropriation adjustments for uses of Fiscal Year 17 Year-End surplus in the General Fund (GF) and Tidelands Operations Fund (TF 401). (Citywide)
27.  18-0242    Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual and Five-Year Reports for the Transportation Improvement Fee, Parks and Recreation Facilities Fee, the Fire Facilities Impact Fee, and Police Facilities Impact Fee. (Citywide)
28.  18-0243    Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Social Bicycles, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY, and any necessary amendments, for the purchase of bicycles, station racks, and associated parts and equipment for the expansion of the Long Beach Bike Share Program, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, 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

Increase appropriations in the Transportation Fund (SR 182) in the Public Works Department (PW) by $1,500,000, offset by Proposition A funds available. (Citywide)
29.  18-0244    Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW17-131 and award a contract to Toole Design Group, LLC, of Silver Spring, MD, for preparation of a Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program and a Vision Zero Action Plan, in an amount not to exceed $199,817, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and any necessary amendments, including adjusting the fee schedule for inflation; and

Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Public Works Department (PW) by $225,000, offset by grant funds. (Citywide)
30.  18-0245    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary documents with Dell Marketing, LP (Dell), utilizing the previously approved Dell Master Purchase Agreement No. 28280, for the purchase of personal computers, in an amount not to exceed $1,522,000;

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corporation, of Scottsdale, AZ, for the financing of personal computers, in an amount not to exceed $1,654,000 including escrow fees, principal, and interest, payable over a five-year period; and

Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund (IS 385) in the Technology and Innovation Department (TI) by $1,200,000, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
31.  18-0246    Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to Contract No. 33344 and increase Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) No. BPPW14000009 with Arup North America Limited, for Civic Center Information Technology Integration and Parking Facility demand needs assessment costs by $2,102,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $10,201,733; and

Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund (IS 385) in the Technology and Innovation Department (TI) by $1,752,000. (Citywide)
ORDINANCES (12:18 AM)
32.  18-0201    Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2280, relating to the designation of the "Fly DC Jets" sign located at 3860 North Lakewood Boulevard as a historic landmark, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
18-0202    Adopt resolution establishing a historic resources designation for the "Fly DC Jets" sign located at 3860 North Lakewood Boulevard, as prescribed by Chapter 2.63 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to be recorded pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 27288.2 and Public Resources Code Section 5029.
33.  18-0203    Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 16.52.2290, relating to the designation of the "VIP Records" sign as a historic landmark read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and
18-0204    Adopt resolution establishing a historic resources designation for the "VIP Records" sign, as prescribed by Chapter 2.63 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to be recorded pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 27288.2 and Public Resources Code Section 5029.
34.  18-0207    Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Section 14.14.200 relating to public walkways occupancy permits for gym or fitness uses - pilot project at 333 Pine Avenue, read and adopted as read. (District 1)
NEW BUSINESS (12:20 AM)
35.  18-0253    Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding a City Charter Amendment measure to be submitted at the June 5, 2018 General Municipal Election. (Citywide)
36.  18-0254    Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, March 9, 2018.
37.  18-0284    eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
PUBLIC COMMENT (12:21 AM)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (12:25 AM)
ADJOURNMENT (12:30 AM)