Long Beach public meetings in 2022

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The regular meeting of the Long Beach Community Investment Company scheduled for December 21, 2022, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The meeting was adjourned by Vice President Patrick Ure.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving several fee waiver requests, authorizing a Right-of-Entry Permit for a Western Monarch Butterfly Waystation at Miracle on 4th Street Park, and approving field improvements at Heartwell Park for Lakewood Village Little League. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a director's report, and excusing absent commissioners.

• Fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A per Fee Waiver policy (22-056PR2)
• Right-of-Entry Permit for Partners of Parks to install planter boxes for a Western Monarch Butterfly Waystation at Miracle on 4th Street Park, District 2 (22-057PR3)
• Field improvements at Heartwell Park fields BB2, BB12, and TB1 and Right-of-Entry Permit for Lakewood Village Little League, District 5 (22-058PR4)
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes of November 17, 2022 (22-055PR1)
• Director's monthly highlights report for December 2022 (22-060PR6)

The Commission approved several permits for park improvements, including a butterfly waystation and baseball field upgrades. Members also approved a series of fee waiver requests and the November 17 meeting minutes.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A (5-0)
• Approved Right-of-Entry Permit for Western Monarch Butterfly Waystation at Miracle on 4th Street Park (5-0)
• Approved field improvements and Right-of-Entry Permit for Lakewood Village Little League at Heartwell Park (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Higa's absence (5-0)
• Approved Director's monthly highlights report for December 2022 (5-0)

• Right-of-Entry Permit for Western Monarch Butterfly Waystation at 4th Street Park
  4th Street Park
• Right-of-Entry Permit and field improvements at Heartwell Park
  Heartwell Park, fields BB2, BB12, and TB1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving a Site Plan Review for renovations to the Long Beach Police Academy at 7290 Carson Boulevard. The project includes interior and exterior improvements, replacement of trailers, and accessibility upgrades. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a director's report.

• Site Plan Review (SPR22-119) for renovation of Long Beach Police Academy at 7290 Carson Boulevard
• Interior and exterior improvements to existing buildings and replacement of trailers
• Accessibility upgrades and site improvements in the Park (P) Zoning District
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from December 1, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a site plan review for renovations at the Long Beach Police Academy. The project includes interior and exterior building improvements, trailer replacements, and accessibility upgrades.

• Approved Site Plan Review (SPR22-119) for Long Beach Police Academy renovations at 7290 Carson Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from December 1, 2022 (6-0)

• Renovation of Long Beach Police Academy with interior/exterior improvements, replacement of trailers, and site improveme — approved
  7290 Carson Boulevard

City Council

The Long Beach City Council convened a special meeting on December 13, 2022, primarily for ceremonial purposes. The only substantive action was a presentation of Keys to the City, and the meeting adjourned after about 40 minutes. No legislative items, votes, or public hearings were conducted.

• Presentation of Keys to the City of Long Beach
• eComments received for the special meeting

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of ceremonial presentations and the receipt of public comments. No substantive legislative decisions were made.

• Received and filed public comments for the December 13, 2022 meeting

City Council

The City Council voted on a consent calendar of 25 items and a regular agenda of 5 items. The most consequential item was awarding a $2.3 million contract for the PD-6 Downtown Shoreline Vision and Plan Update. Other notable actions included approving $594,632 in additional body-worn camera equipment and storage, and receiving a report on an $861,250 emergency motel shelter agreement for homeless households.

• Awarded $2,305,556 contract to PlaceWorks for Downtown Shoreline Vision and Plan Update (Item 26)
• Approved $594,632 increase for Axon body-worn camera equipment and digital storage (Item 29)
• Received $861,250 emergency motel shelter agreement with Hyland Inn for homeless households (Item 15)
• Authorized $1,941,150 contract for flood control resiliency improvements at storm water pump stations (Item 25)
• Approved $482,666 refund to California for unspent tobacco prevention program funds (Item 16)

The City Council declared a shelter crisis to operate a winter shelter from December 16, 2022, to March 31, 2023, at 1720 Termino Avenue. The council also approved several large contracts for downtown planning, flood control engineering, and police equipment. Various budget adjustments and grant fund appropriations were also finalized.

• Declared shelter crisis and approved winter shelter at 1720 Termino Avenue (7-0)
• Awarded $2,305,556 contract to PlaceWorks, Inc. for Downtown Shoreline Vision and Plan Update (6-0)
• Awarded $1,941,150 contract to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for flood control resiliency (7-0)
• Approved $594,632 contract increase for Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn camera equipment (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract to PAO Design for COVID-19 Memorial Project (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 annual contract with West Enterprises Inc. for travel management (7-0)
• Approved $158,541 purchase of a John Deere 310L backhoe from Coastline Equipment (7-0)
• Cancelled City Council meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023 (7-0)

• Amended and Restated Communications Site Lease No. 29392 with T-Mobile West, LLC — approved
  1150 East 4th Street
• Three new Communications Site Leases with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC — approved
  Fire Station 5, Fire Station 12, and Long Beach Police Depar
• Travel management and related services contract with West Enterprises Inc. — approved
  $300,000
• Purchase of John Deere 310L backhoe from Bragg Investment Company, Inc. — approved
  $158,541
• Amend Contract No. 34871 with Prudential Overall Supply for uniforms and related services — approved
  $490,600
• Emergency Occupancy Agreement No. 36170 with Vimal, Inc. — approved

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a community forum seeking public input on a proposed gateway signage replacement design. The commission will consider a recommendation to approve holding the forum.

• Special meeting to hold a Community Forum on gateway signage replacement design (Item 22-049BS)
• Attachments include entry sign design PDF and two image files

The commission met to discuss a recommendation to hold a community forum for public input on a gateway signage replacement design. The minutes record discussion and public comment, but do not state a final vote or decision on the recommendation.

• Community Forum to receive input on gateway signage replacement design

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation will hold hearings on two administrative citation appeals: one for 5200 Broadway (owner Allen C. Whelan Trust) and one for 5372 Orange Avenue (owner Domenic Seraseno). The board will also receive an update on 3590 Gundry Ave and consider approving the minutes from September 19, 2022. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Case No. 7935-11-22: appeal of administrative citation for 5200 Broadway
• Case No. 7936-11-22: appeal of administrative citation for 5372 Orange Avenue
• Update on 3590 Gundry Ave
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation determined that the owners of two properties were the responsible parties for existing code violations. The board also approved the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved Minutes from September 19, 2022 (4-1)
• Determined owner responsibility and existence of violations for 5200 Broadway (5-0)
• Determined owner responsibility and existence of violations for 5372 Orange Avenue (5-0)

• Administrative Citation Case - 5200 Broadway
  5200 Broadway, Long Beach CA 90803
• Administrative Citation Case - 5372 Orange Avenue
  5372 Orange Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Board of Health and Human Services

The Long Beach Board of Health and Human Services will receive a presentation on the city's Health Equity Investment Framework, discuss mental health and substance abuse issues, and environmental justice. The board will also nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2023, and discuss board goals and infrastructure including staff reports and recruitment efforts.

• Presentation and discussion on the City's Health Equity Investment Framework (22-083BH4)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023 (22-086BH5)
• Discussion of mental health and substance abuse issues (22-087BH6)
• Discussion of environmental justice issues (22-088BH7)
• Discussion of board goals, staff reports, and recruitment (22-089BH8)

The Board approved the November 11 meeting minutes and received reports on public health funding, disease trends, and health equity. The Board also discussed the use of $750,000 in opioid settlement funds for education and harm reduction.

• Approved November 11, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Received and filed Director of Health and Human Services report
• Received and filed City Health Officer report on Communicable Disease Control
• Received and filed presentation on City's Health Equity Investment Framework
• Tabled elections for 2023 Chair and Vice Chair until January 13
• Approved recommendation to discuss mental health and substance abuse issues
• Approved recommendation to discuss environmental justice issues
• Approved recommendation to discuss Board Goals and Infrastructure

Long Beach Transit

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors will consider authorizing a three-year, $622,836 contract with Dell Technologies for Microsoft Enterprise Software Licensing. The board will also receive the monthly financial report, an actuarial valuation of retirement plans, and elect officers for 2023. Several items are on the consent calendar, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution to continue teleconferenced meetings.

• Recommendation to authorize $622,836 contract with Dell Technologies for Microsoft software licensing (Item 10)
• Monthly Financial Report presented as information item (Item 9)
• Actuarial Valuation of Retirement Plans as of July 1, 2022 (Item 12)
• Election of Board Officers (Item 14)
• Closed session to discuss evaluation of President and CEO Kenneth McDonald (Item 15)

The Board approved a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Software Licensing contract with Dell Technologies. During a closed session, the Board unanimously approved base salary increases for CEO Kenneth McDonald. The Board also adopted a resolution to continue teleconferencing meetings.

• Approved three-year Microsoft Enterprise Software Licensing contract with Dell Technologies not to exceed $622,836 (4-0)
• Approved 5.5% base salary increase for CEO Kenneth McDonald for calendar year 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved 5.5% base salary increase for CEO Kenneth McDonald for calendar year 2022 (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings per Assembly Bill 361 (4-0)
• Approved Board of Directors meeting dates for Calendar Year 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 and November 10, 2022 meetings (4-0)

• Three-year contract with Dell Technologies for Microsoft Enterprise Software Licensing
  $622,836

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will receive and file monthly reports from its Accessibility, Transportation & Services and Youth, Employment & Services standing committees, plus a report from Long Beach Airport. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled.

• Receive and file monthly report from the Accessibility, Transportation & Services standing committee (22-052CA1)
• Receive and file monthly report from the Youth, Employment & Services standing committee (22-053CA3)
• Receive and file a report presented by Long Beach Airport (22-054CA4)

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting. The commission also voted to receive and file reports from the Long Beach Airport and two standing committees.

• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (6-1-1)
• Approved receiving and filing Accessibility, Transportation & Services committee report (7-0-1)
• Approved receiving and filing Youth, Employment & Services committee report (7-0-1)
• Approved receiving and filing Long Beach Airport report (7-0-1)

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will vote on rescinding its November 10, 2022 action regarding CPCC Case No. 22-141. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and recess to closed session for personnel discipline matters, then reconvene to vote on referring findings to the City Manager.

• Recommendation to rescind action taken Nov. 10, 2022 on CPCC Case No. 22-141
• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2022 regular meeting
• Recess to closed session for personnel discipline matters under Gov. Code Section 54957
• Vote to refer closed-session findings to the City Manager

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission voted to refer findings for eight separate cases to the City Manager. The Commission also approved the minutes from the November 10, 2022, meeting and rescinded a previous action regarding Case No. 22-141.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to rescind action on Case No. 22-141 (7-0)
• Referred findings to City Manager for Case 22-141 (8-0)
• Referred findings to City Manager for Case 22-004 (8-0)
• Referred findings to City Manager for Case 22-010 (8-0)
• Referred findings to City Manager for Case 22-023 (8-0)
• Referred findings to City Manager for Case 22-009 (8-0)
• Referred findings to City Manager for Case 22-013 (8-0)

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The commission will meet in closed session to discuss personnel discipline matters related to nine citizen complaints against police officers. The allegations include failure to investigate, use of force, improper arrest, improper entry, and unbecoming conduct.

• Closed session to consider discipline on CPCC case 22-141 (Failure to Investigate & Unbecoming Conduct)
• Closed session on CPCC case 22-004 (Failure to Investigate & Unbecoming Conduct)
• Closed session on CPCC case 22-010 (Use of Force, Improper Arrest, Improper Entry, & Failure to Investigate)
• Closed session on CPCC case 22-023 (Use of Force)
• Closed session on CPCC case 22-009 (Unbecoming Conduct)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hear a presentation on workers' compensation and disability retirement, and consider an administrative law judge's report on a disability retirement appeal. The consent calendar includes approval of exam results for several city positions, approval of job bulletins, and acceptance of retirements and resignations.

• Presentation on workers' compensation and industrial disability retirement process
• Consideration of administrative law judge's report for disability retirement appeal 12-DR-1617
• Approval of exam results for 8 positions including Police Recruit and Public Health Nurse
• Approval of job bulletins for Senior Traffic Engineer and Water Utility Supervisor I-II
• Acceptance of retirements for 6 employees and resignations for 16 employees

The Commission approved examination results for eight different job classifications and authorized several personnel bulletins. The board also processed various retirements, resignations, and employee transfers.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved exam results for Civil Engineering Associate, Combination Building Inspector, Community Services Assistant I-II, Electrician, Environmental Health Specialist I-IV, Police Recruit, Public Health Nurse I-III, and Public Health Nutritionist I-III (3-0)
• Approved bulletins for Senior Traffic Engineer and Water Utility Supervisor I-II (3-0)
• Received and filed 6 retirements (3-0)
• Received and filed 16 resignations (3-0)
• Approved transfers for Ligia Borrelli and Denise Beck to Financial Management (3-0)
• Granted a continuance for Disability Retirement Appeal 12-DR-1617 until after January 16, 2023 (3-0)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will consider approving up to $12,000 from the Mayor's Fund for food, food packaging, and hygiene purchases, and denying a $10,000 application. The committee will also receive updates from its subcommittees and a staff report on homeless services operations.

• Approve up to $12,000 in food, food packaging, and hygiene purchases from the Mayor's Fund (item 22-139HS3)
• Deny a $10,000 Mayor's Fund application (item 22-140HS4)
• Approve minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting (item 22-137HS1)
• Receive and file subcommittee updates including Mayor's Fund, Policy, and Continuum of Care (item 22-138HS2)
• Receive and file the December Homeless Services Bureau Staff Report (item 22-141HS5)

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee approved a Mayor's Fund grant for food and hygiene purchases and denied a separate $10,000 application. The committee also received updates on the Luxury Inn shelter renovations and the Encampment Resolution Program.

• Approved up to $12,000 for Long Beach Community Table food, packaging and hygiene purchases (9-0)
• Denied $10,000 application from Peer Education Community Center (9-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Received and filed subcommittee updates (9-0)
• Received and filed December Homeless Services Bureau Staff Report (9-0)

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will consider a recommendation to discuss a November 11 memorandum regarding the conduct of Commissioner Keyonte Montgomery. They will also receive a presentation on the Community Crisis Response Pilot Program from the Department of Health and Human Services and continue planning the 2023 roadmap, including sub-committees and community engagement.

• Discussion of memorandum on conduct of Commissioner Keyona Montgomery (22-042HR3)
• Presentation on Community Crisis Response Pilot Program from Health and Human Services (22-043HR4)
• Continued discussion on 2023 roadmap including sub-committees and community engagement (22-039HR5)
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022 regular meeting and November 12, 2022 special meeting

The Commission voted to censure Commissioner Keyona Montgomery following a discussion of a memorandum regarding her conduct. The body also approved minutes from two previous meetings and postponed a presentation on the Community Crisis Response Team Pilot Program.

• Approved minutes for October 5, 2022 meeting (11-0-3)
• Approved minutes for November 12, 2022 special meeting (9-0-5)
• Censured Commissioner Keyona Montgomery (11-0-1)
• Laid over Community Crisis Response Team Pilot Program presentation to January 11, 2023 (13-0-0)
• Withdrew discussion on 2023 Roadmap

City Council

The City Council passed the consent calendar and held public hearings on several items. Key decisions include approving a final subdivision map for an 11-story, 106-unit condominium building at 200 West Ocean Boulevard, and denying a speedboat racing event at Marine Stadium. The council also adopted resolutions supporting clean hydrogen energy and amending airport fuel fees.

• Approved final map for 106-unit condominium building at 200 West Ocean Boulevard (District 1)
• Denied Southern California Speedboat Club application for 2022 ARP Long Beach Sprint Nationals at Marine Stadium (District 3)
• Authorized $559,801 contract for heat exchangers and boilers at the Queen Mary (District 1)
• Approved $1,875,128 agreement with Long Beach Unified School District for expanded learning programs at eight school sites
• Authorized $450,777 in state funding for MPX (monkeypox) response efforts

The City Council approved several high-value infrastructure contracts, including airport terminal upgrades and street improvements. The council also implemented Measure E for police oversight transition and approved various community grants and zoning changes.

• Approved $12.6M contract increase for Phase II Terminal Area Improvements at Long Beach Airport (6-0)
• Approved $30M increase for All American Asphalt for local street improvements (6-0)
• Approved $3.9M increase for Anser Advisory, LLC for airport construction management (6-0)
• Approved implementation of Measure E for phased transition of police oversight (6-0)
• Approved $559,801 contract for Queen Mary heat exchangers and boilers (6-0)
• Denied Southern California Speedboat Club application for 2022 ARP Long Beach Sprint Nationals (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 allocation for disposable drink safety kits and distribution program (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. ORD-22-0035 amending the Code of Conduct and Ethics (6-0)

• Annual Report for the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area — approved
• Fourth Amendment to Communications Site Lease No. 29538 with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC — approved
  1150 East Fourth Street
• Solar self-generation energy system interconnection agreement — approved
• Facility Use Permit with Christian Outreach in Action (COA) — approved
  6845 Atlantic Blvd
• Community Health Outreach, Enrollment, Utilization, and Retention Services Contract with County of Los Angeles — approved
  $367,713
• MPX response efforts support agreement with California Department of Public Health — approved
  $450,777
• Amendment No. 26 to Historical Site Lease No. 24291 with Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation — approved
  $470,000
• First Amendment to Right-of-Entry and Maintenance Agreement No. 35159 with Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. — approved

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Long Beach City Council that will adjourn to closed session to discuss three items: existing litigation in the case of Christopher Hornshaw v. City of Long Beach, negotiations with the International Association of Machinists union, and a conference regarding the potential transfer of the Queen Mary property (1126 Queen's Highway) between the City and the Port of Long Beach. The public may comment before the closed session begins.

• Closed session conference on existing litigation: Christopher Hornshaw v. City of Long Beach, US District Court Case No. 2:18-cv-06555-MWF
• Closed session on labor negotiations with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1930, District Lodge 947
• Closed session on real property negotiations for 1126 Queen's Highway (Queen Mary) — terms of transfer between City of Long Beach and Port of Long Beach

• Negotiation of Terms of Transfer for 1126 Queen’s Highway (Queen Mary)
  1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802

As the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will vote on two items: approving minutes from August 2, 2022, and adopting a resolution to declare property at 101 West Willow Street as surplus land, which would begin the process for disposal under the Surplus Land Act.

• Resolution to declare 101 West Willow Street (APNs: 7206-025-040 through -045) as surplus land
• Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2022 meeting

The Successor Agency adopted a resolution declaring the property at 101 West Willow Street as surplus land. The agency also approved the minutes from the August 2, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 2, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. S.A. 08-2022 declaring 101 West Willow Street as surplus land (6-0)

• Declare property at 101 West Willow Street as surplus land
  101 West Willow Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a Conditional Use Permit for a new wireless telecommunications facility on an existing SCE tower at 6900 Orange Avenue. They will also receive a study session on the Noise Element Part II and approve the November 17, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP22-024) for a utility-mounted wireless telecom facility at 6900 Orange Avenue in the Public Right-of-Way Zoning District (District 9)
• Categorical Exemption (CE22-175) for the project
• Study session on Noise Element Part II (22-077PL)
• Approval of November 17, 2022 Planning Commission minutes (22-075PL)

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a new wireless telecommunications facility on an existing Southern California Edison tower. The commission also approved the Noise Element Study Session Part II and the minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP22-024) and Categorical Exemption (CE22-175) for wireless facility at 6900 Orange Avenue (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Noise Element Study Session Part II (5-0)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes of November 17, 2022 (5-0)

• Conditional Use Permit for wireless telecommunications facility
  6900 Orange Avenue
• Categorical Exemption for wireless telecommunications facility
  6900 Orange Avenue

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will consider approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 637-square-foot two-story addition and other work at 2749 East Ocean Boulevard, a contributor to the Bluff Park Historic District. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2023 and receive minutes from the October 25 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 637-sq-ft addition, garage, carport, and ADU at 2749 East Ocean Boulevard in Bluff Park Historic District
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2023
• Receive and file minutes from October 25, 2022 meeting

The Commission elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022-2023 term. A request for a home addition and garage expansion in the Bluff Park Historic District was continued to a future date.

• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (5-1)
• Elected Kathleen Irvine as Chair for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Elected Kevin McGuan as Vice Chair for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Continued Certificate of Appropriateness for 2749 East Ocean Boulevard to January 31, 2023 (5-0)

• Certificate of Appropriateness for addition and garage expansion at 2749 East Ocean Boulevard
  2749 East Ocean Boulevard · 2 units

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will consider approving a one-year agreement with Long Beach Transit to provide sponsored bus boarding for district employees, along with a scope of work from the Conservation Corps of Long Beach and continued discussion on gateway signage replacement.

• Agreement with Long Beach Transit for employee bus boarding, Jan 1–Dec 31, 2023
• Conservation Corps of Long Beach scope of work, Oct 1, 2022–Mar 31, 2023
• Continued discussion on gateway signage replacement
• Request for arborist to inspect trees in the Belmont Shore Business District

The Commission approved several operational recommendations, including sponsored bus boarding for employees and a scope of work for the Conservation Corps of Long Beach. Members also approved a request for an arborist to inspect trees in the business district and agreed to continue discussions on gateway signage replacement.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved financial reports for periods ending September 30 and October 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved agreement for Long Beach Transit sponsored boarding for employees from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Conservation Corps of Long Beach Scope of Work from Oct 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to continue discussion for gateway signage replacement (6-0)
• Approved request for an arborist to inspect trees and site conditions in the Belmont Shore Business District (6-0)

• Agreement with Long Beach Transit (LBT) for sponsored boarding
• Conservation Corps of Long Beach Scope of Work
• Gateway signage replacement

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed mid-year fee changes for Fiscal Year 2023, effective November 18, 2022. They will also consider fee waiver requests, a permit amendment for California State University, Long Beach to install a replacement scoreboard at Blair Field in Recreation Park, and a right-of-entry permit for resurfacing two soccer mini pitches at DeForest Park. Other items include approving October meeting minutes and receiving the director's monthly report.

• Adopt resolution for FY23 General Park Mid-Year fee changes effective Nov 18, 2022
• Consider fee waiver requests per Fee Waiver policy (Attachment A)
• Authorize First Amendment to Right of Entry Permit P-00249 with CSULB for Blair Field scoreboard (District 3)
• Authorize resurfacing two soccer mini pitches at DeForest Park futsal courts via permit to TD Sports Inc. (District 9)
• Approve Parks and Recreation Commission minutes of October 20, 2022

The Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2023 General Park Mid-Year fee changes effective November 18, 2022. Other actions included approving fee waiver requests and authorizing permits for park improvements at Blair Field and DeForest Park.

• Approved FY 2023 General Park Mid-Year fee changes (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A (5-0)
• Approved permit for CSU Long Beach to install replacement scoreboard at Blair Field (5-0)
• Approved resurfacing of two soccer mini pitches at DeForest Park via TD Sports, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Director's monthly highlights report for November 2022 (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Christopher Chavez from the meeting (5-0)

• First Amendment to Right of Entry Permit No. P-00249 with CSU Long Beach for Blair Field scoreboard replacement
  Recreation Park
• Right of Entry Permit to TD Sports, Inc. for resurfacing soccer mini pitches at DeForest Park
  DeForest Park

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will consider approving minutes from its October 20 meeting and receive presentations including the LGB Business Partner Spotlight, reports from the Public Viewing Area and Sustainability committees, and monthly staff reports for November 2022. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting
• Receive LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation
• Receive Public Viewing Area Committee report
• Receive Sustainability Committee report
• Receive Monthly Airport Staff Reports for November 2022

The Commission approved the October 20, 2022, meeting minutes and received several reports, including updates on sustainability, noise, and finance. Chair Larson directed staff to return in January to consider creating an ad-hoc committee for the 2023 Festival of Flight.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Public Viewing Area Committee report (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Sustainability Committee report (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file November 2022 Monthly Airport Staff Reports (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to excuse absent commissioners (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Long Beach Planning Commission will consider three development items: a new industrial warehouse on Paramount Boulevard, a 15-unit townhouse condominium project on Elm Avenue, and a preschool at 757 Pacific Avenue. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2022-2023 and approve prior meeting minutes.

• 126,685-square-foot concrete tilt-up industrial warehouse at 5860 Paramount Boulevard (District 9)
• Bixby Walk project: 15 residential condominium units at 3655 Elm Avenue (District 5)
• New preschool for 41 children at 757 Pacific Avenue (District 1)
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2023

The Planning Commission elected Erick Verduzco-Vega as Chair and Jane Templin as Vice Chair for 2022-2023. The commission also approved a new industrial warehouse, a 15-unit residential townhouse project, and a preschool facility.

• Elected Erick Verduzco-Vega as Chair for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Elected Jane Templin as Vice Chair for 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Approved 126,685-square-foot industrial warehouse and Administrative Use Permit at 5860 Paramount Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved Bixby Walk 15-unit residential townhouse development at 3655 Elm Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a new preschool facility for 41 children at 757 Pacific Avenue (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting (6-0)

• Industrial warehouse building with administrative use permit
  5860 Paramount Boulevard · 4.81 ac
• Residential condominium subdivision
  3655 Elm Avenue · 15 units
• Preschool facility conditional use permit
  757 Pacific Avenue

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting and planning retreat to review 2021-2022 activities and set goals for 2023-2024. The agenda includes public comment and discussion of strategic planning. No votes or specific financial items are listed.

• Review of 2021-2022 activities
• Strategic planning for 2023-2024
• Public comment period on commission matters

Federal Legislation Committee

The Federal Legislation Committee will consider approving minutes from its February 2, 2022 meeting, receive a presentation from its federal lobbyist Dentons on 2022 advocacy results, and discuss staff recommendations for the City's 2023 Federal Legislative Agenda before forwarding them to the City Council.

• Receive and file presentation from federal legislative representative Dentons on 2022 legislative year and advocacy efforts
• Discuss and forward recommendations for the City's 2023 Federal Legislative Agenda to the City Council

The Federal Legislation Committee approved staff recommendations for the City's 2023 Federal Legislative Agenda to be forwarded to the City Council. The committee also accepted a presentation on 2022 advocacy efforts and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from February 2, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Dentons presentation on 2022 legislative year (3-0)
• Approved staff recommendations for 2023 Federal Legislative Agenda for City Council adoption (3-0)

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company Board will consider approving an increase in HOME CHDO funding and a loan agreement with Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment for the acquisition and rehabilitation of housing for special needs individuals in District 6. The board will also approve minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting and hear public comments.

• Recommendation to increase HOME CHDO funding award and loan agreement with Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment for acquisition and rehabilitation of housing for special needs individuals (District 6)
• Approval of minutes from the October 19, 2022 regular LBCIC Board meeting

The Long Beach Community Investment Company approved a recommendation to increase the HOME CHDO funding award and loan agreement for Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment. This funding is designated for the acquisition and rehabilitation of housing for special needs individuals in District 6.

• Approved recommendation 22-029CI (6-0)
• Approved recommendation 22-030CI to increase HOME CHDO funding award and loan agreement for Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment (6-0)

• Increase of HOME CHDO Funding Award and Loan Agreement with Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment for the Acquisition

Commission on Youth and Families

The Commission on Youth and Families will meet to approve minutes from September 21, 2022, and receive staff reports from September and October 2022. No new business or substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting
• Receive and file staff reports from September and October 2022

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from September 21, 2022, and accepted staff reports from September and October 2022. No new or old business was reported during the meeting.

• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved receiving and filing September and October 2022 staff reports (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on extending dozens of expiring eligible lists for city job classifications, including police officer, dispatcher, and engineer positions. The commission will also consider extending non-career hours for a Water Department intern and discuss the resignation of Commissioner Yvonne Wheeler.

• Extension of expiring eligible lists for 30+ job classifications including Police Officer, Public Safety Dispatcher, and Civil Engineer
• Extension of non-career hours for Administrative Intern Jesse Hiemstra in the Water Department
• Discussion of Commissioner Yvonne Wheeler's resignation from the commission
• Approval of examination results for Capital Projects Coordinator I-IV and Senior Equipment Operator
• Approval of bulletin for Fire Recruit position

The Commission approved the recruitment bulletin for Fire Recruits and extended multiple expiring eligible lists for various city roles. It also approved examination results for Capital Projects Coordinators and Senior Equipment Operators, and accepted two retirements.

• Approved Fire Recruit recruitment bulletin (3-0)
• Approved extension of expiring eligible lists for multiple roles (3-0)
• Approved examination results for Capital Projects Coordinator I-IV and Senior Equipment Operator (3-0)
• Approved retirement of Patrice Mobile and Ricky Gonzalez (3-0)
• Approved extension of non-career hours for Jesse Hiemstra (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Long Beach Continuum of Care

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program Round 4 application, and receive updates from its Policies and Standards and Coordinated Entry System subcommittees. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 4, 2022 meeting.

• Consideration and possible approval of the HHAP Round 4 application (item 22-134HS)
• Receive and file reports from the Policies and Standards Subcommittee (item 22-132HS) and Coordinated Entry System Subcommittee (item 22-132HS)
• Review and approval of October 4, 2022 board minutes (item 22-131HS)

The Board postponed Co-Chair elections until January and tabled the approval of previous meeting minutes. Staff presented an overview of the HHAP Round 4 grant application with an estimated allocation of $12-15 million.

• Tabled approval of October 4, 2022 minutes
• Postponed Co-Chair elections until January
• Tabled discussion of Secretary duties until next meeting

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority will consider adopting revised utility allowances for affordable rental housing programs and a new Voucher Payment Standard Schedule for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, both effective January 1, 2023. The board will also receive and file the August 2022 financial and operational performance reports, and approve minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting.

• Adopt Utility Allowances for Affordable Rental Housing Programs, effective January 1, 2023
• Adopt revised Voucher Payment Standard Schedule for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, effective January 1, 2023 for all Long Beach zip codes
• Receive and file Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Reports for August 2022

The Housing Authority approved updated utility allowances and a revised Voucher Payment Standard Schedule for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, both effective January 1, 2023. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Adopted Utility Allowances for Affordable Rental Housing Programs effective Jan 1, 2023 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. H.A. 09-22 approving revised Voucher Payment Standard Schedule for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program effective Jan 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved August 2022 Financial and Operational Performance Reports (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed notice of adjournment for November 8, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee (Attorney/Client)

The committee is meeting in closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding a workers' compensation claim by Jeffrey Litzinger and anticipated litigation related to a claim by Steven Roberts. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session on workers' compensation claim of Jeffrey Litzinger (ADJ12317061; ADJ7762393; ADJ9886233)
• Closed session on anticipated litigation regarding claim of Steven Roberts (Claim No. 20190811)

City Council

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a conditional use permit for a new car wash at 5005 Long Beach Boulevard, and held a public hearing to certify the Environmental Impact Report for the River Park Residential Project. The council also authorized several contracts and agreements, including up to $600,000 for natural gas meters and $2 million for fencing services.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a new car wash at 5005 Long Beach Boulevard (District 8)
• Certified Environmental Impact Report for River Park Residential Project (EIR-07-20)
• Authorized contracts for natural gas meters up to $600,000 annually (Dresser Utility Solutions, Meter Valve & Control)
• Awarded fencing services contract up to $2 million over two years (Quality Fence Co.)
• Approved fee waiver up to $7,904 for Church of Naples use of Mother's Beach

The City Council decided to place the adoption of Ordinance No. ORD-22-0022 regarding the Long Beach Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers on the March 5, 2024, statewide election ballot. Other actions included approving a 10-year economic development blueprint and terminating the monkeypox local emergency. The Council also approved several municipal code amendments and funding for community projects.

• Placed healthcare worker minimum wage ordinance on March 5, 2024 ballot (8-0)
• Approved Draft Blueprint 2.0 for Economic Development (8-0)
• Adopted resolution terminating local emergency related to monkeypox virus (8-0)
• Approved $2,797,880 payment from Boeing for intersection and traffic improvements (8-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 contract for fencing services with Quality Fence Co. Inc. (7-0)
• Denied appeal of Harbor Commissioners' certification of Deep Draft Navigation EIR (8-0)
• Adopted resolution acknowledging Fentanyl and Opioid Overdoses as a Public Health Crisis (8-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting adults without children 12 and under from park playgrounds (8-0)

• Conditional Use Permit for a new car wash — approved
  5005 Long Beach Boulevard
• Contract for natural gas meters, services, and parts — approved
  Citywide · $600,000
• Amendment to Contract No. 32100479 with United Site Services for chemical toilets — approved
  Citywide · $500,000
• Contract award to Phillips Steel Company for steel and related metals — approved
  Citywide · $420,000
• Contract award to Quality Fence Co. Inc. for fencing services — approved
  Citywide · $2.0M
• Amendment to Contract No. 36297 with Anaya Enterprises, Inc. for apparel — approved
  Citywide · $270,000
• Contract with UCLA Center for Health Policy Research for survey project — approved
  Citywide · $200,000

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation meeting scheduled for November 14, 2022 has been postponed to December 12, 2022. The agenda includes two administrative citation cases: one at 5200 Broadway and one at 5372 Orange Avenue. The board will also consider approving the minutes from September 19, 2022 and receive an update on 3590 Gundry Avenue.

• Meeting postponed from November 14 to December 12, 2022
• Case No. 7935-11-22: 5200 Broadway, Long Beach — administrative citation
• Case No. 7936-11-22: 5372 Orange Avenue, Long Beach — administrative citation
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022
• Update on 3590 Gundry Avenue

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission is holding a retreat to discuss its purpose, advocacy, and priorities for 2023. Commissioners will also consider forming sub-committees and community engagement opportunities. The meeting includes an icebreaker and a presentation on equity terminology.

• Discussion of the commission's purpose and advocacy (22-037HR4)
• Creation of a 2023 Roadmap for the commission (22-038HR5)
• Discussion of potential sub-committees and community engagement (22-039HR6)
• Presentation from the Office of Equity on equity terminology (22-036HR3)

The Commission held a special retreat meeting to discuss its purpose, advocacy, and priorities for a 2023 Roadmap. The body approved the meeting agenda and received a presentation on equity terminology. One item regarding commission structure was laid over.

• Approved the retreat agenda (8-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file presentation on Equity Terminology (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Received and filed discussion on Commission purpose and advocacy
• Received and filed discussion on priorities and 2023 Roadmap
• Laid over discussion on commission structure and sub-committees

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will receive and discuss a presentation on the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Program, hear reports from the Director and the City Health Officer on communicable disease control, and discuss board leadership nominations. Ongoing items include COVID-19 status, mental health and substance abuse issues, and board goals.

• Presentation and discussion on the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Program
• Report from the City Health Officer on communicable disease control activities
• Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Discussion of mental health and substance abuse issues
• Discussion of environmental justice issues

The Board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2022 meeting. Members received reports on communicable diseases, the CalAIM program, and the allocation of $240,000 in opioid settlement funding. The Board also requested nominations for Chair and Vice Chair positions via email.

• Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Director of Health and Human Services report
• Approved recommendation to receive and file City Health Officer report on Communicable Disease Control
• Approved recommendation to receive and file CalAIM Program presentation
• Approved recommendation to receive nominations for Chair and Vice Chair via email
• Approved recommendation to discuss mental health and substance abuse issues
• Approved recommendation to discuss environmental justice issues
• Approved recommendation to remove COVID-19 status as a stand-alone agenda item

Long Beach Transit

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors will consider two contracts with Global Diversified Voltage Services, Inc.: one for a battery-electric bus charging switchboard ($368,280 total) and one for Phase 3 of the battery-electric bus charging station ($1,400,636 total). The board will also vote on a resolution to continue holding teleconferenced meetings under Assembly Bill 361.

• Contract for LBT1 Battery-Electric Bus Charging Switchboard, $368,280 total
• Contract for Phase 3 LBT1 Battery-Electric Bus Charging Station, $1,400,636 total
• Resolution to continue teleconferenced meetings under AB 361

The Board authorized two contracts with Global Diversified Voltage Services, Inc. for electric bus charging equipment and construction. The Board also approved a resolution to continue using teleconferencing for meetings.

• Approved contract for LBT1 Battery-Electric Bus Charging Switchboard not to exceed $368,280 (4-0)
• Approved contract for Phase 3 LBT1 Battery-Electric Bus Charging Station construction not to exceed $1,400,636 (4-0)
• Approved resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings per Assembly Bill 361 (4-0)

• Purchase and delivery of the LBT1 Battery-Electric Bus Charging Switchboard
  $368,280
• Construction of the Phase 3 LBT1 Battery-Electric Bus Charging Station project
  $1.4M

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will meet to receive and file monthly reports from its Accessibility & Transportation and Youth, Employment & Services committees, along with a report from Long Beach Transit. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual options.

• Monthly report from the Accessibility, Transportation & Services standing committee
• Monthly report from the Youth, Employment and Services standing committee
• Report from Long Beach Transit

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting. The commission also voted to receive and file monthly reports from two standing committees and a report from Long Beach Transit.

• Approved minutes from October 13, 2022 meeting (5-2 abstain)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Accessibility, Transportation & Services report (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Youth, Employment and Services report (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Long Beach Transit report (6-0, 1 recused)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will consider approving a leave of absence for Commissioner Theresa Marino and two tribute bench requests: one for Col. James David Barry, M.D. at Bluff Park and one for Elizabeth Muñoz at Shoreline Aquatic Park. They will also receive a presentation on Christmas Trees in the Bay and hear committee reports.

• Leave of absence for Commissioner Theresa Marino through May 2023
• Tribute bench for Col. James David Barry, M.D. at Bluff Park
• Tribute bench for Elizabeth Muñoz at Shoreline Aquatic Park
• Christmas Trees in the Bay presentation (to be received and filed)

The Marine Advisory Commission approved the placement of two tribute benches at Bluff Park and Shoreline Aquatic Park. The commission also received a presentation on Christmas Trees in the Bay and formed a subcommittee to seek sponsorships. One agenda item regarding a leave of absence was withdrawn.

• Approved minutes from October 13, 2022 (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved tribute bench for Col. James David Barry, M.D. at Bluff Park (6-0)
• Approved tribute bench for Elizabeth Muñoz at Shoreline Aquatic Park (6-0)
• Approved receiving and filing Christmas Trees in the Bay presentation (6-0)
• Formed subcommittee to work with Partners of Parks for sponsorships on Christmas Trees in the Bay and Colorado Lagoon
• Withdrew recommendation for Commissioner Theresa Marino's leave of absence

Water Commission Communications Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding the 2023 Advertising Strategy. The suggested action for this item is to receive and file the presentation.

• Presentation of 2023 Advertising Strategy

The committee received and filed a presentation regarding the 2023 Advertising Strategy. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Received and filed 2023 Advertising Strategy presentation (22-214WA)

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will vote on findings from a closed session regarding personnel discipline matters and refer them to the City Manager. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Vote on findings from closed session on personnel discipline matters (22-052CP2)
• Approval of minutes from October 13 and October 21, 2022 meetings (22-051CP1)
• Public comment periods for non-agenda items

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission voted to refer findings from six separate police complaint cases to the City Manager. These findings included votes on allegations of unbecoming conduct, racial profiling, and improper search or detention. The commission also approved the minutes from two previous October meetings.

• Approved minutes from Oct 13 and Oct 21 meetings (7-0)
• Case 22-019: Voted 6-4 on Unbecoming Conduct, 7-3 on Racial Profiling, and 8-2 on Unbecoming Conduct
• Case 22-003: Voted 10-0 on 11 allegations including Unbecoming Conduct, Improper Search, Bias Based Policing, and Harassment
• Case 22-006: Voted 8-2, 7-3, and 10-0 on three allegations of Unbecoming Conduct
• Case 22-141: Voted 10-0 on Failure to Investigate and Unbecoming Conduct
• Case 22-008: Voted 10-0 on Unbecoming Conduct and Racial Profiling
• Case 22-017: Voted 10-0 on Improper Detention
• Approved recommendation to refer all above findings to the City Manager (10-0)

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will meet in closed session to consider seven citizen complaints against police officers, including allegations of unbecoming conduct and racial profiling. No public testimony or action on these cases is scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss complaint 22-019: unbecoming conduct and racial profiling
• Closed session to discuss complaint 22-003: unbecoming conduct, improper search, bias-based policing, and harassment
• Closed session to discuss complaint 22-006: unbecoming conduct
• Closed session to discuss complaint 22-008: failure to investigate and unbecoming conduct
• Closed session to discuss complaint 22-016: unbecoming conduct and racial profiling

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will hear a presentation from Long Beach Transit, receive updates from standing committees on housing, transportation, safety, and other topics, and discuss a recent LA City Council leaked recording. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Guest speaker: Long Beach Transit Manager of Customer and Community Relations Jocelin Padilla-Razo
• Commission expresses anger over leaked LA City Council language and urges resignations
• Standing committee reports on housing, transportation, crime prevention, health, legislation, technology, and language access
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting

The Commission approved a motion urging the resignation of LA City Council members following a leaked meeting. The body also approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting.

• Approved October 12, 2022 minutes (8-0)
• Approved motion urging resignation of LA City Council members involved in leaked meeting (7-1)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is reviewing various civil service matters including examination results for several city roles and new job bulletins. The agenda also includes the processing of employee retirements, resignations, and requests for provisional appointments.

• Approval of examination results for 9 city positions
• Approval of job bulletins for Communications Center Coordinator and Fire Captain
• Receipt of retirements from Fire, Police, and Water departments
• Receipt of resignations from Public Works, Energy Resources, Harbor, and other departments
• Rescheduling of four dismissal and suspension appeals

The Commission approved two provisional appointments for Port Risk Assistants and validated examination results for 10 different job classifications. The board also processed several retirements and resignations and rescheduled four appeal hearings.

• Approved provisional appointments for Kimberly A. Alexander and Julie Pongos as Port Risk Assistants (4-0)
• Approved examination results for 10 classifications, including Police Recruit and Electrician (4-0)
• Approved bulletins for Communications Center Coordinator and Fire Captain (4-0)
• Approved permanent reassignment to former classification for Angel Barragan (4-0)
• Approved rescheduling of four appeal hearings for dismissal and suspension (4-0)
• Received and filed 4 retirements and 15 resignations (4-0)
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will hold a study session on alleged ethics violations by certain councilmembers and may make recommendations to the City Council. It will also consider adopting a resolution to formalize a Commission Disclosure Policy and Campaign Contribution Policy, and review a draft Investigations Protocol. Other items include updates on the Code of Conduct and Ethics, the city hiring process, and an employee vote on an ethics motto.

• Study session on alleged ethics violations by certain councilmembers (22-081EC5)
• Resolution to adopt Commission Disclosure Policy and Campaign Contribution Policy (22-063EC4)
• Request for feedback on draft Investigations Protocol (22-083EC8)
• Presentation on city hiring process and classification methodology (22-080EC3)
• Adoption of two or three ethics mottos for employee vote (22-086EC6)

The Ethics Commission adopted Resolution No. E.C. 01-2022 to update its Rules and Procedures. The body also continued a study session regarding alleged ethics violations by certain Councilmembers to a December meeting. Additionally, the Commission dissolved two ad hoc committees.

• Adopted Resolution No. E.C. 01-2022 adding a Commission Disclosure Policy and Campaign Contribution Policy (7-0)
• Continued study session on alleged Councilmember ethics violations to December 14, 2022, and recommended notifying City Council (7-0)
• Approved recommendation to let City employees vote on four proposed ethics program mottos (7-0)
• Dissolved Ad Hoc Committee on the Ethics Commission Communication Policy and Ad Hoc Committee on the Development of an Ethics Program Motto (7-0)
• Approved updates to the Ethics Commission Action Plan (7-0)
• Approved request for feedback from City Departments on draft Investigations Protocol (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022, meeting (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Received and filed updates on Code of Conduct and Ethics and the City's hiring process (7-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. Members discussed plans for the Veterans Day Celebration and a potential security industry job fair for early 2023.

• Approved minutes for October 12, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed report on Veterans Day Celebration

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on recommending a General Plan Amendment to change 2600 California Avenue from Open Space to NeoIndustrial, and will consider a zone change and a denied conditional use permit for a 3,278-square-foot automated car wash at 1911 East Pacific Coast Highway. A study session on the Zone In: City Core is also scheduled.

• General Plan Amendment (GPA21-004) to rezone 2600 California Avenue from Open Space to NeoIndustrial
• Zone Change (ZCHG20-009) for 1911 East Pacific Coast Highway from Regional Highway Commercial and Low-density Multi-Family Residential to Community Commercial
• Denial recommendation for Conditional Use Permit (CUP20-003) for a 3,278-square-foot automated car wash at 1911 East Pacific Coast Highway
• Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND 06-22) for the car wash project
• Zone In: City Core Study Session to be received and filed

The Planning Commission denied a conditional use permit for a new automated car wash. They also recommended a General Plan Amendment for 2600 California Avenue and a zone change for a property on East Pacific Coast Highway.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit (CUP20-003) for automated car wash at 1911 East Pacific Coast Highway (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment (GPA21-004) to change 2600 California Avenue from Open Space to Neo-Industrial (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Zone Change (ZCHG20-009) at 1911 East Pacific Coast Highway to Community R-4-N Commercial (3-1)
• Recommended City Council adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND 06-22) for 1911 East Pacific Coast Highway (3-1)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file Zone In: City Core Study Session (4-0)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

• General Plan Amendment to change PlaceType from Open Space to NeoIndustrial
  2600 California Avenue
• Zone Change from Regional Highway Commercial and Low-density Multi-Family Residential to Community Commercial
  1911 East Pacific Coast Highway
• Denial of Conditional Use Permit for automated car wash with ancillary buildings
  1911 East Pacific Coast Highway

Civil Service Executive Committee

The Civil Service Executive Committee will hear public comments on matters within its jurisdiction, then continue reviewing goals for 2023 and schedule a commission planning meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of goals for 2023 (continued item 22-312CS)
• Schedule commission planning meeting (item 22-313CS)

Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee will vote on whether the City Council's adopted Measure A FY23 budget conforms with prior resolutions and ballot language. They will also receive updates on Measure A infrastructure projects and on the Long Beach Fire Department's use of Measure A funds in FY22. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of future meeting dates.

• Recommendation to confirm Measure A FY23 plan complies with Resolution Nos. RES-16-0018, RES-19-0127, RES-16-0018, and RES-19-0173
• Update on Measure A infrastructure projects
• Update on Long Beach Fire Department's use of Measure A funding for Paramedic Rescue 12, Engines 8 and 17, and FY22 surplus
• Discussion of upcoming committee meeting dates and topics
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2022 meeting

The committee approved a recommendation confirming that the City Council's Measure A FY 23 plan aligns with the intent of previous resolutions and ballot measures. The committee also received updates on infrastructure projects and Fire Department funding usage.

• Approved minutes from August 17, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved recommendation that Measure A FY 23 plan conforms with ballot intent (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file update on Measure A infrastructure projects (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file update on Fire Department's use of Measure A funding (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file discussion on future meeting dates and topics (3-0)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will receive presentations on a Tiny Home Village operated by Harbor Interfaith Services and on safety practices within Homeless Services. The committee will also receive subcommittee updates and a staff report, and consider approving the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting.

• Presentation on Harbor Interfaith Services Tiny Home Village in Torrance
• Presentation on safety practices within Homeless Services
• Updates from the Mayor's Fund, Policy, and Continuum of Care subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting. Members received reports on the Mayor's Fund, safety practices, and a presentation on pallet shelters by Harbor Interfaith Services. Staff provided updates on emergency housing vouchers and the purchase of the Luxury Inn.

• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed subcommittee updates (7-0)
• Received and filed Harbor Interfaith Services presentation on Tiny Home Village (7-0)
• Received and filed presentation on safety practices within Homeless Services (7-0)
• Received and filed Homeless Services Bureau Staff Report (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting primarily to adjourn into closed session. The closed session includes discussion of potential litigation and negotiations regarding the transfer of the Queen Mary property (1126 Queen's Highway) between the City of Long Beach and the Port of Long Beach. Public comment will be taken before the closed session.

• Closed session discussion on the possibility of initiation of litigation (one matter)
• Closed session negotiation on terms of transfer for the Queen Mary property (1126 Queen's Highway)
• City's negotiator: City Manager Thomas B. Modica; negotiating parties: City of Long Beach and Port of Long Beach

• Conference with real property negotiator regarding Terms of Transfer for 1126 Queen’s Highway (Queen Mary)
  1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802

City Council

The City Council held a public hearing and adopted a new Sensitive Coastal Resource Impact Fee of $0.25 per gross square foot for residential and nonresidential development in certain SEASP area parcels. The council also adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code and continued the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area assessment levy for another year. Consent items included a $150,000 lawsuit settlement, a $470,600 contract for temporary homeless shelters, and a $500,000 increase for training and employment services contracts.

• Adopted Sensitive Coastal Resource Impact Fee of $0.25/sq ft for development in SEASP Mixed-Use Commercial Core and Marina designations
• Authorized $470,600 contract with Hyland Inn for temporary homeless shelter lodging for up to six months
• Approved $150,000 settlement of lawsuit Federico Montoya v. City of Long Beach
• Authorized $500,000 increase for training and employment services contracts with five organizations, total now $1.5M
• Adopted resolution opposing federal abortion ban legislation S.4840 and H.R.1080

The City Council approved a 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Police Officers Association and allocated $1 million for Queen Mary re-opening improvements. The council also authorized several legal settlements and established a new coastal resource impact fee.

• Approved 2022-2025 MOU with Long Beach Police Officers Association (6-0)
• Approved $1M for Queen Mary re-opening improvements (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 settlement for Federico Montoya, et al. v. City of Long Beach
• Adopted resolution for $0.25 per sq ft Sensitive Coastal Resource Impact Fee (7-0)
• Approved $4.6M funding for Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (7-0)
• Approved $454,085 for Arts Council for Long Beach (6-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing National Abortion Ban Legislation S.4840 and H.R.1080
• Approved request to review veterans annual vehicle parking pass discount at El Dorado Regional Park (6-0)

• Settlement of lawsuit Federico Montoya, et al. v. City of Long Beach, et al. — approved
  $150,000
• Compromise and Release for Maria Zavala — approved
  $150,000
• Consent and Assumption Agreement for Seal Beach Yacht Club tenancy — approved
  255 North Marina Drive
• Amendment to training and employment services contracts — approved
  $1.5M
• Occupancy Agreement with Vimal, Inc. dba Hyland Inn for temporary shelters — approved
  $470,600
• DOJ Grant funding for DNA Criminalist services — approved
  $204,386

Civil Service Executive Committee

The Civil Service Executive Committee is holding a special teleconference meeting to continue reviewing its 2023 goals and to schedule a commission planning meeting. The public may comment on matters within the commission's jurisdiction. No votes on hiring, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Review of 2023 goals (continued from prior meeting) — Item 22-310CS
• Schedule commission planning meeting — Item 22-311CS
• Public comment period on matters within the commission's jurisdiction
• Meeting held via teleconference under AB 361 (Gov. Code Section 54953(e)(1)-(2))

Long Beach Transit

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors will consider authorizing a $251,450 contract with Southwest Lift & Equipment, Inc. for a steam bay lift, approve meeting dates for 2023, and receive a monthly financial report and customer survey results. The meeting also includes consent items such as minutes approval and continued teleconferencing authorization.

• Contract with Southwest Lift & Equipment, Inc. for steam bay lift at $228,591 plus $22,859 contingency, total $251,450
• Approval of Board of Directors meeting dates for Calendar Year 2023
• Monthly Financial Report (information item)
• Spring 2022 Annual Customer Survey Results Overview (information item)
• Fiscal Year 2023 GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (information item)

The Board of Directors approved a contract for the purchase and installation of a steam bay lift. They also authorized the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings and approved previous session minutes.

• Approved contract with Southwest Lift & Equipment, Inc. for steam bay lift not to exceed $251,450 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings pursuant to Assembly 361 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 regular session (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2022 special session (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled approval of 2023 Board meeting dates to the next meeting (5-0)

• Contract with Southwest Lift & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase, delivery and installation of a steam bay lift
  $251,450

Sustainable City Commission

The Sustainable City Commission will receive presentations on the Green Fleet and Sustainability Initiatives from the Fleet Services Bureau and on the 7th Annual Livability Summit from the City Manager's Office. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 28, 2022 meeting.

• Presentation from Fleet Services Bureau on Green Fleet and Sustainability Initiatives
• Presentation from City Manager's Office on the 7th Annual Livability Summit
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2022 meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 28, 2022 meeting. Members also voted to receive presentations regarding the Fleet Services Bureau's sustainability initiatives and the 7th Annual Livability Summit.

• Approved July 28, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0-3)
• Approved recommendation to receive Green Fleet and Sustainability Initiatives presentation (8-0-2)
• Approved recommendation to receive 7th Annual Livability Summit presentation (8-0-2)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider a consent calendar approving examination results for 15 job classifications, including Police Recruit and Public Safety Dispatcher, and approve bulletins for six positions. The regular agenda includes recommendations for temporary reassignments for rehabilitation, extension of non-career hours, reappointment of a resigned employee, and extension of provisional appointments. The commission will also receive reports from the Recruitment and Employment Services divisions.

• Approval of examination results for 15 classifications, including Police Recruit Test #15 and Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV Test #35
• Temporary reassignment of James Brown, Refuse Operator IV, to Parking Control Checker I for rehabilitation/retraining
• Temporary reassignment of Eugene Harris, Refuse Operator I, to Parking Control Checker I for rehabilitation/retraining
• Extension of non-career hours for Devin Buttelwerth, Clerk Typist III, related to COVID-19
• Reappointment of resigned employee Nicholas Andrade as Special Services Officer III - Armed

The Commission approved examination results for various city positions and extended several expiring eligible lists. It also authorized the permanent reassignment of two Refuse Operators to Parking Control Checker roles due to medical restrictions. Additionally, the board approved extensions for non-career hours and provisional appointments.

• Approved examination results for 15 positions, including Police Recruit and Public Health Nurse (3-0)
• Approved extension of expiring eligible lists for 41 positions (3-0)
• Approved permanent reassignment of James Brown from Refuse Operator IV to Parking Control Checker I (3-0)
• Approved permanent reassignment of Eugene Harris from Refuse Operator I to Parking Control Checker I (3-0)
• Approved extension of non-career hours for Devin Buttelwerth and Cory Hefler (3-0)
• Approved extension of provisional appointment for Megan Ignacio (3-0)
• Approved selective certification for Clerk Typist IV (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022, and August 10, 2022 (3-0)

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission will consider approving minutes from the September 28 meeting, receive and discuss a report on regulating facial recognition technology and smart devices, and hear an update on the City's open data efforts. The commission will also vote on canceling November and December meetings and scheduling a special December meeting.

• Receive and discuss white paper on facial recognition technology regulation and Equity and Human Relations Commission recommendations
• Update on City's open data initiatives for government transparency
• Cancel November 23 and December 28 meetings; schedule special meeting in early to mid-December
• Approve minutes from September 28, 2022 meeting

The Technology and Innovation Commission approved the September 28 meeting minutes and canceled November 23 and December 28 meetings. The body also received and filed updates regarding facial recognition technology and the city's use of open data.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Received and filed update on facial recognition technology white paper and recommendations (6-0)
• Received and filed update on city efforts to promote open data (6-0)
• Approved cancellation of November 23 and December 28, 2022 meetings (6-0)

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will consider approving a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a non-contributing house and garages in the Bluff Park Historic District and build a two-story home with a junior ADU and a four-car garage. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a director's report.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a dwelling and two garages at 3115/3119 E. Ocean Boulevard
• Construction of a 2,694-square-foot dwelling with a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)
• Construction of a 1,113-square-foot, four-car garage
• Property is a non-contributor to the Bluff Park Historic District
• Approval of September 27, 2022, meeting minutes

The Cultural Heritage Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a dwelling and garages to build a two-story home with a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit and a four-car garage. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and construction at 3115 and 3119 E. Ocean Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

• Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and new construction at 3115 and 3119 E. Ocean Boulevard
  3115 and 3119 E. Ocean Boulevard · 1 units

Long Beach Transit

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors will hold a special session to consider a resolution authorizing continued teleconferenced meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda includes only this action item and standard procedural items.

• Resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution authorizing continued teleconferencing meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned after the single substantive action.

• Approved resolution to continue teleconference meetings under AB 361 (4-0, 1 excused)

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

This is a special meeting/retreat of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission. The agenda includes an overview of CPCC findings, a review of the new police oversight model, and discussions on the LBPD and Health Department's handling of mental health and homelessness. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational and procedural.

• Overview of CPCC findings (22-037CP)
• Overview of the new police oversight model (22-038CP)
• Internal Affairs investigation process (22-039CP)
• LBPD and mental health/homelessness (22-040CP)
• Department of Health and Human Services and mental health/homelessness (22-041CP)

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission held a special meeting/retreat on October 21, 2022. All agenda items were received and filed without any votes, approvals, or denials. The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions on the CPCC's findings, Robert's Rules of Order, the Brown Act, a new police oversight model, the internal affairs investigation process, and mental health/homelessness issues involving the Long Beach Police Department and the Health Department. An unidentified person spoke during the mental health/homelessness session. The meeting adjourned at 3:40 PM.

• No decisions were made; all agenda items were received and filed without action.

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The October 20, 2022 meeting of the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Gateway signage replacement

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving several fee waiver requests, authorizing memorial bench placements with mural permits at Pan American Park and Seaside Park, and approving field improvements at Stearns Champions Park. The commission will also receive the Director's monthly report and consider excusing absent commissioners.

• Fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A, to be approved or denied per policy (22-041PR2)
• Memorial bench and mural permit at Pan American Park, District 5, with up to 10-year renewal options (22-042PR3)
• Memorial bench and mural permit at Seaside Park, District 1, with up to 10-year renewal options (22-043PR4)
• Field improvements at Huntley and Buckle Fields, Stearns Champions Park, by Long Beach Little League, through 2025 (22-044PR5)
• Right-of-Entry Permit for Friends of Miracle on 4th Street Park to install a Monarch Butterfly Waystation (22-045PR6)

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved all six action items on the agenda, including fee waivers for community events, placement of memorial benches at Pan American Park and Seaside Park with mural rights, field improvements at Stearns Champions Park for Long Beach Little League, and a butterfly waystation at Miracle on 4th Street Park. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except the minutes approval (5-0 with one absent). The commission also received and filed the Director's monthly report and excused absent commissioners.

• Approved fee waiver requests as outlined in Attachment A (6-0)
• Approved memorial bench placement at Pan American Park with mural right-of-entry permit through 2032 (6-0)
• Approved memorial bench placement at Seaside Park with mural right-of-entry permit through 2032 (6-0)
• Authorized field improvements at Huntley and Buckle Fields, Stearns Champions Park, with right-of-entry to Long Beach Little League through 2025 (6-0)
• Authorized right-of-entry permit to Friends of Miracle on 4th Street Park for butterfly waystation planter boxes through 2023 (6-0)
• Received and filed Director's monthly highlights report (6-0)
• Excused absent commissioners from the October 20 meeting (6-0)
• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, one absent)

• Memorial bench mural at Pan American Park
  Pan American Park
• Memorial bench mural at Seaside Park
  Seaside Park
• Field improvements at Huntley and Buckle Fields
  Huntley and Buckle Fields, Stearns Champions Park
• Planter box installation at 4th Street Park
  4th Street Park

Airport Advisory Commission

The Long Beach Airport Advisory Commission will consider approving minutes from its September 15, 2022 meeting, receive a presentation on the LGB Business Partner Spotlight, and accept reports from the Public Viewing Area Committee, the Sustainability Committee, and Airport Staff for October 2022. The meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2022 at 4:00 PM at the Long Beach Marriott.

• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
• Receive and file LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation
• Receive and file report from Public Viewing Area Committee
• Receive and file report from Sustainability Committee
• Receive and file Monthly Airport Staff Reports for October 2022

The Long Beach Airport Advisory Commission met on October 20, 2022, with five commissioners present. They unanimously approved the minutes from the September 15 meeting, received and filed a Business Partner Spotlight presentation, reports from the Public Viewing Area and Sustainability committees, and the monthly staff reports for October. They also unanimously excused the four absent commissioners. No substantive decisions or policy changes were made.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed Public Viewing Area Committee report (5-0)
• Received and filed Sustainability Committee report (5-0)
• Received and filed monthly staff reports for October 2022 (5-0)
• Excused absent commissioners (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a Site Plan Review for a new 8-story, 69-unit residential building with 123 parking spaces at 937-957 Pine Avenue. They will also consider a 126,685-square-foot industrial warehouse at 5860 Paramount Boulevard and receive a study session on the Noise Element.

• Approve Site Plan Review for 8-story, 69-unit residential building at 937-957 Pine Avenue (District 1)
• Approve Site Plan Review and Administrative Use Permit for 126,685-sq-ft industrial warehouse at 5860 Paramount Boulevard (District 9)
• Receive and file Noise Element Study Session
• Receive and file Planning Commission minutes of October 6, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a site plan review for a new 8-story, 69-unit residential building at 937-957 Pine Avenue and 120 West 10th Street, with two levels of parking (123 spaces). The project was found to be within the scope of the Downtown Plan Program EIR and required no further environmental review. The vote was 7-0.

• Approved Site Plan Review SPR 20-045 for 8-story, 69-unit building at 937-957 Pine Ave (7-0)
• Continued item 22-063PL (industrial warehouse at 5860 Paramount Blvd) to November 17, 2022 (6-0, 1 recused)
• Received and filed Noise Element Study Session (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2022 (6-0, 1 absent)

• Site Plan Review SPR 20-045 for 8-story residential building
  937-957 Pine Avenue and 120 West 10th Street · 69 units
• Site Plan Review SPR 22-026 and Administrative Use Permit AUP 22-011 for industrial warehouse
  5860 Paramount Boulevard · 4.81 ac

Civil Service Recruitment and Selection Committee

The Civil Service Recruitment and Selection Committee will hold a special meeting via teleconference to discuss the scoring of civil service examinations. The meeting includes public comment and adjournment.

• Discussion regarding scoring of civil service examinations (Item 22-293CS2)
• Public comment period on matters within the commission's jurisdiction
• Meeting held via teleconference pursuant to AB 361

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company board will consider committing $3.5 million in PLHA funds to Gundry Partners for the Armory Arts Collective project. They will also vote to confirm Christopher Koontz as board president and authorize documents for a CalHome program agreement. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Resolution to commit $3,500,000 in PLHA funds to Gundry Partners for The Armory Arts Collective at 854 E. 7th Street (District 1)
• Resolution confirming Christopher Koontz as LBCIC President and authorizing signature for CalHome Program Standard Agreement 19-CALHOME-14645
• Approval of minutes from the August 17, 2022 regular meeting

The board approved a resolution committing $3.5 million in PLHA funds to Gundry Partners for the development of The Armory Arts Collective at 854 E. 7th Street. They also adopted a resolution confirming Christopher Koontz as LBCIC President and authorizing signature of a CalHome Program Standard Agreement. The minutes from the August 17, 2022 meeting were approved. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved $3.5M PLHA funds for Armory Arts Collective at 854 E. 7th Street (4-0, 3 absent)
• Adopted resolution confirming Christopher Koontz as LBCIC President and authorizing CalHome agreement (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 LBCIC meeting (4-0, 3 absent)

• Commit $3,500,000 in PLHA Funds for The Armory Arts Collective development
  854 E. 7th Street · $3.5M

Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee will meet in closed session with legal counsel to discuss three existing litigation matters: two workers' compensation claims and one pending lawsuit against the city. The only action item is a recommendation to approve the closed session discussion of these cases. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion of Workers' Compensation Claim of Maria Zavala (ADJ12317064)
• Closed session discussion of Workers' Compensation Claim of Kyle Grace (ADJ11035766; ADJ13633818)
• Closed session discussion of pending litigation: Maria Zavala et al. vs. City of Long Beach (LA Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10294)

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The scheduled meeting for the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation was postponed. The agenda included a status update request for 3590 Gundry Avenue.

• Status update request for 3590 Gundry Avenue

• 22-021BE: 3590 GUNDRY AVENUE - REQUEST STATUS UPDATE
  3590 GUNDRY AVENUE

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will receive reports from the Director and the City Health Officer, and will discuss mental health and substance abuse issues, environmental justice, board goals, and the current status of COVID-19 in the city.

• Discussion of mental health and substance abuse issues (22-069BH4)
• Discussion of environmental justice issues (22-070BH5)
• Discussion of board goals and recruitment efforts (22-071BH6)
• Discussion of current COVID-19 status (22-072BH7)
• Receive and file report from City Health Officer on communicable disease control (22-068BH2)

The Board of Health and Human Services met and approved minutes from the previous meeting. They received and filed reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer, covering topics such as a new youth mentoring program, $3 million in COVID-19 health equity grants, $240,000 in opioid settlement funds, and updates on MPX, COVID-19, and avian flu. All agenda items were approved by recommendation, with no public participation or substantive decisions made beyond receiving reports.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2022 meeting (10-0, 3 excused)
• Received and filed Director's report on youth mentoring, health equity grants, and CalAIM funding
• Received and filed City Health Officer's report on communicable diseases including MPX, COVID-19, Ebola, and avian flu
• Discussed mental health and substance abuse issues, including opioid settlement funds and youth suicide data
• Discussed environmental justice issues and planning toxic tours
• Discussed board goals, vacancies, and officer elections scheduled for December
• Discussed COVID-19 status with no new information

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will receive a presentation from Long Beach Unified School District on special education, along with monthly reports from two standing committees. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Presentation from Long Beach Unified School District on Special Education
• Monthly report from Accessibility, Transportation & Services standing committee
• Monthly report from Youth, Employment and Services standing committee
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting

The commission approved minutes from the September 8 meeting and received a presentation from Long Beach Unified School District on special education. Monthly reports from the Accessibility, Transportation & Services and Youth, Employment and Services standing committees were also received and filed. All votes were 6-0 with two members absent.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Received and filed LBUSD special education presentation (6-0)
• Received and filed Accessibility, Transportation & Services committee report (6-0)
• Received and filed Youth, Employment and Services committee report (6-0)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on an appeal from Garrett Harper regarding the Marine Bureau's decision to terminate his permit for violating marina rules, effective October 18, 2022. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 8 meeting and receive a monthly manager's report.

• Public hearing and decision on appeal from Garrett Harper regarding permit termination for violation of Long Beach Marina Rules and Regulations
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting
• Receive and file Manager's monthly oral updates

The Commission denied an appeal from Garrett Harper and upheld the Marine Bureau's decision to terminate his permit for violating Long Beach Marina Rules and Regulations, effective October 18, 2022. The vote was 3-2 with one abstention. The Commission also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting and received the Manager's oral updates on beach and marine maintenance, lifeguard operations, and marine patrol.

• Denied appeal from Garrett Harper and upheld permit termination for marina rules violation (3-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Received and filed Manager's monthly oral updates (5-0)

• Appeal from Garrett Harper regarding permit termination

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will consider approving minutes from its September 8 meeting and then recess to closed session to discuss personnel discipline matters. After closed session, the commission will vote on findings and refer them to the City Manager. Public comment periods are scheduled for non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 regular meeting (22-048CP1)
• Closed session under Gov. Code Section 54957 for personnel discipline
• Vote on discipline findings to be referred to City Manager (22-049CP2)

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission voted on eight police misconduct cases during closed session, with findings to be referred to the City Manager. All allegations in seven cases received 6-0 votes, and one case had a 5-1 vote on a single allegation. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 8, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Case 21-129: Voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Improper Arrest)
• Case 21-131: Voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1, 2 (Dishonesty), 3 (Vehicle Search), 4 (Personal Search)
• Case 22-019: Voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1, 2 (Unbecoming Conduct), 3 (Racial Profiling)
• Case 22-007: Voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1, 2 (Misuse of Authority)
• Case 22-016: Voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 (Failure to Take Action), 2 (Failure to Take Report)
• Case 21-130: Voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 (Improper Entry), 2 (Unbecoming Conduct)
• Case 22-051: Voted 6-0 on Allegation No. 1 (Unbecoming Conduct)

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will hold a closed session to consider personnel discipline matters related to nine complaints against police officers. The complaints include allegations of improper arrest, dishonesty, vehicle and personal search, unbecoming conduct, racial profiling, misuse of authority, and failure to take action or report.

• Closed session to discuss CPCC No. 21-129 (Improper Arrest)
• Closed session to discuss CPCC No. 21-131 (Dishonesty, Vehicle Search, Personal Search)
• Closed session to discuss CPCC No. 22-019 (Unbecoming Conduct & Racial Profiling)
• Closed session to discuss CPCC No. 22-007 (Misuse of Authority)
• Closed session to discuss CPCC No. 22-016 (Failure to Take Action & Failure to Take Report)

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will hear a staff report, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss a Strategic Plan for Aging as new business. No guest speaker is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive discussion item.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan for Aging
• Approval of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Standing committee reports on housing, transportation, health, and language access

The commission approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting by a 7-0 vote, with one commissioner excused. Staff reported on the approval for a new senior center on Elm and First Street. Committee reports covered the new senior center budget, a Senior Safe House update, state bills affecting seniors, and senior transportation services. The next meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2022.

• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0, 1 excused)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will discuss amending its Rules and Procedures to include a Disclosure Policy. The body is also considering authorizing commissioners to support a revised Code of Conduct and Ethics before the City Council.

• Study session on Disclosure Policy and Disclosure Policy Benchmarking Report
• Proposed amendment to Long Beach Municipal Code for a revised Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Review of the Ethics Commission website and additional resources
• Update on the Action Plan
• Monthly update from the Ethics Officer

The Commission voted unanimously to conduct a study session on its Disclosure Policy and to bring a revised policy back in November. It also authorized three commissioners to speak at a City Council meeting in support of a revised Code of Conduct and Ethics. All other agenda items, including approval of prior minutes and updates on the website and action plan, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Reconsidered and approved sending thank-you letter to Mayor and Council for FY2023 budget support (7-0)
• Approved study session on Disclosure Policy, with amended resolution to be brought back November 9, 2022 (7-0)
• Authorized Vice Chair Pollack, Commissioner De Benedictis, and Commissioner Wise to speak at City Council in support of revised Code of Conduct and Ethics (7-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Ethics Commission website with recommendations for additional resources (7-0)
• Received and filed update on the Action Plan (7-0)
• Received and filed monthly update from the Ethics Officer (7-0)
• Received and filed report from Ad Hoc Committees (7-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Commission will review the September 14, 2022, meeting minutes. Members are scheduled to discuss the Veterans Day Celebration and priorities for the Office of Veterans Support.

• Approval of September 14, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Veterans Day Celebration (22-020VA)
• Discussion of Priorities for Office of Veterans Support (22-021VA)

The Veterans Affairs Commission approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting with a 6-0-1 vote (one abstention). Commissioners received and filed updates on the Veterans Day Celebration scheduled for November 12 in Houghton Park and discussed priorities for the Office of Veterans Support. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting (6-0-1, Smith abstained)
• Received and filed update on Veterans Day Celebration (22-020VA)
• Received and filed discussion on Office of Veterans Support priorities (22-021VA)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several high-value infrastructure and real estate acquisitions, including a property purchase from Southern California Edison. The body is also reviewing grant funding for homeless services and after-school programs.

• Contract with Granite Construction Company for Artesia Great Boulevard Project not to exceed $36,217,830
• Purchase of real property at 125 Elm Avenue from Southern California Edison Company not to exceed $21,000,000
• Grant agreement with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for $1,335,000 for Unsheltered Homeless Services Enhancement Program
• Agreement with Long Beach Unified School District for After School Education and Safety Program not to exceed $1,875,128
• Subdivision map approval for 18 townhome units at 4800 Long Beach Boulevard

The City Council approved a $32.9 million contract (plus $3.3M contingency) for the Artesia Great Boulevard Project and authorized up to $21 million to purchase property at 125 Elm Avenue from Southern California Edison. The council also voted to oppose federal anti-abortion legislation and introduced an emergency ordinance creating a military equipment policy per state law. Several district priority fund allocations and consent calendar items were approved.

• Approved $32,925,300 contract to Granite Construction for Artesia Great Boulevard Project with $3,292,530 contingency (8-0)
• Authorized up to $21,000,000 purchase of 125 Elm Avenue from Southern California Edison (8-0)
• Approved resolution opposing S.4840 and H.R.1080 'Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act' (7-1)
• Introduced emergency ordinance ORD-22-0028 establishing police military equipment policy per AB 481 (7-1)
• Approved Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Century Affordable Development for 6845 Atlantic Avenue property (8-0)
• Approved animal care services agreements with Cerritos, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Signal Hill (8-0)
• Approved $1,335,000 Unsheltered Homeless Services Enhancement Program grant from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (Consent Calendar)
• Approved $480,077 CalAIM grant for housing transition/navigation services (Consent Calendar)

• Fourth Amendment to Contract No. 35972 with Choura Venue Services dba Grand Food and Beverage — approved
  $854,367
• Amend Contract No. 35178 with Hologic, Inc. for diagnostic molecular test kits — approved
  $250,000
• Agreement with LA Care Health Plan and Health Net for capacity building support — approved
  $480,077
• Agreement with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for Unsheltered Homeless Services Enhancement Program — approved
  $1.3M
• Grant agreement with CA Dept of Parks and Recreation for Surrender and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program — approved
  $200,000
• Agreement with Long Beach Unified School District for After School Education and Safety Program — approved
  $1.9M
• ABC License application for Dan Modern Chinese — approved
  6460 Pacific Coast Highway, Space D-100
• ABC License application for Forno Banci — approved
  6430 Pacific Coast Highway, Space 120

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The session focuses on labor negotiations with various represented and unrepresented employee organizations.

• Closed session regarding labor negotiations with 12 employee organizations, including the Long Beach Police Officers' Association and Long Beach Firefighters Association, Local 372

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach is considering authorizing a Request for Proposals to recruit property owners of affordable units for Project-Based Vouchers. The body will also review financial and operational performance reports for June and July 2022.

• Authorization to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV)
• Authorization to execute Housing Assistance Payment contracts for PBV assistance
• Review of June 2022 Financial and Operational Performance Reports
• Review of July 2022 Financial and Operational Performance Reports

The Housing Authority approved the release of a Request for Proposals for Project-Based Vouchers and authorized the Executive Director to negotiate agreements. It also received and filed financial and operational performance reports for June and July 2022, and approved the August 9, 2022 meeting minutes. All votes were 8-0 with two absent.

• Approved release of RFP for Project-Based Vouchers and authorized Executive Director to negotiate agreements (8-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Reports for June 2022 (8-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Reports for July 2022 (8-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 regular meeting (8-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed notice of adjournment of September 13, 2022 meeting (8-0, 2 absent)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will receive updates on economic support program outreach and business engagement activities. The body will also hear a presentation regarding the WorkLB platform and initiative.

• Update on economic support program communications for July, August, and September 2022
• Presentation from Bradley Bounds, Development Services Department Ombudsman, on business engagement
• Presentation from Wingham Rowan of Modern Market for All regarding the WorkLB platform

The Economic Development Commission approved the August 22 meeting minutes (8-0-1) and received and filed updates on the department's communications and outreach for July-September 2022, a presentation from the Development Services Ombudsman on business engagement, a presentation on the WorkLB platform, and commissioner recommendations for future agenda items. All items were approved with varying vote tallies; no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 22 meeting (8-0-1, 2 absent)
• Received and filed communications/outreach update for July-September 2022 (9-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed Ombudsman business engagement presentation (9-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed WorkLB platform presentation (7-0, 4 absent)
• Received and filed commissioner recommendations for future agenda items (7-0, 4 absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several development projects, including a new fire station and a large industrial warehouse. The body is also considering conditional use permits for alcohol sales at two different commercial locations.

• Proposed 12,780 square foot Fire Station No. 9 at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard, including a zone change and general plan amendment
• Proposed 303,972-square-foot industrial warehouse and 9,000 square feet of office space at 5900 Cherry Ave.
• Conditional Use Permit for off-site alcohol sales at a gourmet cheese shop at 2112 East 4th Street
• Conditional Use Permit for off-site sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at a convenience market at 4680 East Los Coyotes Diagonal
• Presentation on the Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of the Fire Station No. 9 project at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard, including an Environmental Impact Report, zone change, general plan amendment, site plan review, variances, lot merger, and setback repeal. The commission also approved a site plan review for a new industrial warehouse at 5900 Cherry Ave. with modified conditions, and approved conditional use permits for alcohol sales at two locations. All votes were 5-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved recommendation for Fire Station No. 9 project (EIR, zone change, GPA, SPR, variances, lot merger, setback repeal) (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review for 303,972-sq-ft industrial warehouse at 5900 Cherry Ave. with modified conditions (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for off-site alcohol sales at 2112 East 4th St. (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for off-site alcohol sales at 4680 East Los Coyotes Diagonal with modified conditions (5-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 1, 2022 (5-0)

• Zone Change from CCA and R-1-L to MU-1
  4101 Long Beach Boulevard
• General Plan Amendment from FCN to NSC-L
  4101 Long Beach Boulevard
• Fire Station No. 9 Site Plan Review
  4101 Long Beach Boulevard · 0.4 ac
• Driveway within 30 feet of an intersection
  4101 Long Beach Boulevard
• Curb cut greater than 24-foot maximum
  4101 Long Beach Boulevard
• Lot Merger
  4101 Long Beach Boulevard
• Repeal five-foot special setback along Long Beach Boulevard
  4101 Long Beach Boulevard
• Industrial Warehouse Site Plan Review
  5900 Cherry Ave · 14.16 ac

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the 2023 Point in Time homeless count and the Anaheim Encampment Resolution Project. The body will also review applications for the Mayor's Fund and receive staff reports from the Homeless Services Bureau.

• 2023 Point in Time homeless count update
• Mayor's Fund applications from Christian Outreach, AOC7, Holliday Helping Hands, and Serenity Recuperative Care
• Presentation on the Anaheim Encampment Resolution Project
• Homeless Services Bureau staff report and outreach update
• Subcommittee updates for Mayor's Fund, Policy, and Continuum of Care

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee approved four Mayor's Fund grant applications totaling $35,000: $10,000 to Christian Outreach Appeal, $5,000 to Anaheim Orange Corridor 7, $10,000 to Holliday Helping Hands, and $10,000 to Serenity Recuperative Care. The committee also received and filed updates on the 2023 Point in Time Count, the Anaheim Encampment Resolution Project, and a Homeless Services Bureau staff report. Minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting were approved 7-0-1.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2022 meeting (7 yes, 1 abstain, 1 absent).
• Approved $10,000 Mayor's Fund grant to Christian Outreach Appeal (7 yes, 1 abstain).
• Approved $5,000 Mayor's Fund grant to Anaheim Orange Corridor 7 (7 yes, 1 abstain).
• Approved $10,000 Mayor's Fund grant to Holliday Helping Hands, with funds restricted to Long Beach clients and reimbursement requiring Long Beach lease agreements (6 yes, 2 abstain).
• Approved $10,000 Mayor's Fund grant to Serenity Recuperative Care, with same restrictions as Holliday Helping Hands (6 yes, 2 abstain).
• Received and filed subcommittee updates (8 yes, 1 absent).
• Received and filed 2023 Point in Time Count presentation (8 yes, 1 absent).
• Received and filed Anaheim Encampment Resolution Project presentation (8 yes, 1 absent).

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will receive presentations regarding the experiences and needs of older adults in Long Beach. The meeting includes reports on LGBTQ+ older adults, social and economic justice, and city services.

• Presentation from Gay Elder Circle on LGBTQ+ Older Adults
• Presentation from Long Beach Gray Panthers on social and economic justice for older adults
• Presentation from Department of Health and Human Services, Healthy Aging Center on city services for older adults

The Equity and Human Relations Commission received and filed three presentations on older adult issues: from Gay Elder Circle on LGBTQ+ older adults, from Long Beach Gray Panthers on social and economic justice, and from the Healthy Aging Center on city services. All three items were approved unanimously with no opposition. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no policy decisions made.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2022 meeting (9-0-1 abstention)
• Received and filed Gay Elder Circle presentation on LGBTQ+ older adults (9-0)
• Received and filed Long Beach Gray Panthers presentation on older adult social/economic justice (10-0)
• Received and filed Healthy Aging Center presentation on older adult services (9-0)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on various service contracts, grant expenditures, and land-use permits. The body is also addressing the cancellation of two November meeting dates and extending a pet licensing fee amnesty program.

• Annual aggregate contract for general automotive parts not to exceed $1,725,000
• Annual aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000 for on-call historic preservation consulting services
• Conditional Use Permit for alcoholic beverage service at Junipero Concession Stand (2630 East Ocean Blvd)
• Entertainment Permit for San Pedro Fish Market on Alamitos Bay (6550 Marina Drive)
• Grant of $430,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Police Department

The City Council approved the Long Beach Police Department's continued use of military equipment under AB 481 and denied two appeals against a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Junipero Concession Stand, instead requiring a review in 12 months. The council also approved a $3.7M law enforcement contract with Long Beach Community College District and continued a middle-income housing program discussion for 90 days. All consent calendar items were approved 8-0.

• Approved LBPD military equipment use under AB 481 (7-0, 2 absent)
• Denied appeals, approved CUP for Junipero Concession Stand alcohol sales with 12-month review (7-1)
• Approved $3.7M law enforcement contract with Long Beach Community College District (7-0, 2 absent)
• Continued middle-income housing program discussion within 90 days (5-0, 4 absent)
• Approved $10M as-needed surveying services contracts (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $1.7M automotive parts contracts (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $600K historic preservation consulting contracts (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved letter to Metro requesting changes to A Line deboarding practices (7-0, 2 absent)

• On-call historic preservation consulting services — approved
  $600,000
• Grant funding for career development services at Carmelitos Public Housing Development — approved
  Carmelitos Public Housing Development · $100,000
• Furnishing and delivering polyethylene plastic pipe and fittings — approved
  $300,000
• Purchase and delivery of general automotive parts — approved
  $1.7M
• Maintenance, repair, and operations supplies and related materials — approved
  $2.1M
• Decommissioning, tank removal and site restoration of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) station — approved
  Fleet Services Bureau facility site · $403,337

Long Beach Continuum of Care

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board is meeting to review and vote on the 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO application process. The body will decide on project rankings, the final priority listing, and program component priority rankings.

• Vote on 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO Ranking and Finalize Priority Listing
• Vote on 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO Program Component Priority Ranking
• Review of 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO Application and Request for Proposals Summary
• Homeless Services Bureau Operations Report

The Continuum of Care Board approved a ranked priority list of eight new projects for the 2022 HUD Unsheltered NOFO, totaling over $5 million. The list includes projects from the City of Long Beach DHHS, Illumination Foundation, and Mental Health America of Los Angeles. The board also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting and received the Homeless Services Bureau Operations Report.

• Approved the CoC Board minutes from September 13, 2022 (10 yes, 1 abstain).
• Approved four RFP proposals plus additional City DHHS projects for the 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO (10 yes, 1 abstain).
• Approved the 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO Project Priority Listing with 8 ranked projects (10 yes, 1 abstain).
• Approved the 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO Program Component Priority Ranking (10 yes, 1 abstain).
• Received and filed the Homeless Services Bureau Operations Report (11 yes).
• Postponed CoC Board elections until December 2022.

• 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO Application and Request for Proposals Summary
• Vote on 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO Ranking and Finalize Priority Listing
• Vote on 2022 CoC Unsheltered NOFO Program Component Priority Ranking

Civil Service Executive Committee

The committee will hold a special meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes public comments and a review of goals for the 2022-280CS period.

• Public comments on matters within Commission jurisdiction
• Review of goals for 2022-280CS

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is reviewing various examination results and job bulletins for city roles. The agenda also includes several personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, transfers, and the extension of expiring eligible lists.

• Approval of examination results for Police Recruit, Public Health Nurse, and other roles
• Approval of job bulletins for Housing Assistance Coordinator and Housing Specialist I-III
• Review of one retirement for Richard Hixson in Parks, Recreation, and Marine
• Review of eight resignations across various city departments
• Extension of multiple expiring eligible lists including Police Officer - Lateral and Public Safety Dispatcher

The Civil Service Commission voted 5-0 to refer a disability retirement appeal (case 01-DR-1718) to a new administrative law judge for review, after hearing arguments from the appellant and city attorney. The commission also approved a 60-day continuance for another disability retirement appeal (12-DR-1617), approved temporary reassignment for training, granted a late application filing, and approved transferring several workers' compensation classifications to the classified service. All consent calendar items except one were approved, and a discussion on removing desirables from job bulletins was referred to the Recruitment and Selection Committee.

• Referred disability retirement appeal 01-DR-1718 to new administrative law judge (5-0)
• Approved 60-day continuance for disability retirement appeal 12-DR-1617 (5-0)
• Approved temporary reassignment for training for Ariel Hernandez (5-0)
• Approved late application filing for Tristan Gonzalez (4-1)
• Approved transferring Legal Office Specialist and Workers' Compensation classifications to classified service (5-0)
• Approved exception to civil service rules for transferring Workers' Compensation incumbents (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 2,4,5,6,7 (5-0); item 3 pulled for discussion and also approved (5-0)
• Referred discussion on removing desirables from job bulletins to Recruitment and Selection Committee

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission is meeting to discuss the distribution of a white paper on regulating facial recognition and smart devices. The body will also receive presentations on the 2022 Digital Inclusion Week social media plan and the Long Beach Recovery Act Dashboard.

• White paper on regulating facial recognition technology and 'smart' devices
• Equity and Human Relations Commission recommendations on Facial Recognition Technology
• 2022 Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) Social Media Engagement Plan
• Long Beach Recovery Act Dashboard development

The Technology and Innovation Commission approved all four agenda items unanimously (5-0, with two excused). These included the August 24, 2022 minutes, receiving and filing an update on the facial recognition white paper and related recommendations, a presentation on the 2022 Digital Inclusion Week social media plan, and a presentation on the Long Beach Recovery Act Dashboard. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes from August 24, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved receiving and filing update on facial recognition white paper and Equity and Human Relations Commission recommendations (5-0)
• Approved receiving and filing Digital Inclusion Week social media engagement plan presentation (5-0)
• Approved receiving and filing Long Beach Recovery Act Dashboard development presentation (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting via teleconference. The session focused on labor negotiations with various represented and unrepresented employee organizations.

• Labor negotiations with 12 employee organizations, including the Long Beach Police Officers' Association and Long Beach Firefighters Association, Local 372

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for two properties. These requests involve new construction and demolition within the Sunrise Boulevard and Bluff Park Historic Districts.

• Proposed 990-square-foot ADU and 1,085-square-foot secondary unit with garage at 2518 Olive Avenue
• Proposed demolition of a detached garage and construction of a two-story dwelling and four-car garage at 2725 E. Ocean Boulevard

• Certificate of Appropriateness for ADU and secondary unit construction
  2518 Olive Avenue · 2 units
• Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and new construction
  2725 E. Ocean Boulevard · 1 units

Long Beach Transit

The Board of Directors will consider authorizing grant applications and funding requests for capital projects. The meeting includes a proposal for a construction services contract and a resolution to continue teleconferencing meetings.

• Grant application to Federal Transit Administration for $25,007,783 under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
• Funding request to California Department of Transportation for $1,267,781 in SB1 State of Good Repair funds
• Construction services contract with PCN3, Inc. not to exceed $4,387,065
• Resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings per Assembly Bill 361

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors approved a resolution to apply for a $25,007,783 federal grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and authorized a $4,387,065 construction contract with PCN3, Inc. The board also approved a $1,267,781 state funding request for capital projects and adopted minutes from prior meetings. All votes were 4-0 with one excused absence.

• Approved resolution to apply for $25,007,783 FTA grant (4-0, 1 excused)
• Authorized $4,387,065 construction contract with PCN3, Inc. (4-0, 1 excused)
• Approved $1,267,781 state funding request for capital projects (4-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2022 regular meeting (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2022 special meeting (consent calendar)
• Adopted resolution to continue teleconferencing meetings under AB 361 (consent calendar)

• Resolution authorizing FTA grant agreement under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
  $25.0M
• Resolution authorizing Caltrans SB1 funding request for capital projects
  $1.3M
• Construction services contract with PCN3, Inc.
  $4.4M

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022, was canceled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of agenda items.

Commission on Youth and Families

The Commission on Youth and Families will meet to approve previous minutes and receive staff reports. The meeting includes a presentation regarding teen volunteers.

• Teen Volunteer Acknowledgement presentation by Yeselin Martinez
• Approval of July 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Receipt and filing of July 2022 and August 2022 staff reports

The Commission on Youth and Families approved minutes from its July 20, 2022 meeting and received and filed staff reports from July and August 2022. No old or new business was discussed. The meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0, 2 excused)
• Approved staff reports from July and August 2022 (6-0, 2 excused)

Economic Development and Finance Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Committee will review the final draft of Blueprint 2.0. This is a proposed 10-year plan intended to create economic opportunities through the year 2030. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the August 18, 2022, special meeting.

• Study Session regarding Blueprint 2.0 final draft
• Approval of August 18, 2022, special meeting minutes

The committee voted 3-0 to receive and file a study session on the final draft of Blueprint 2.0, a 10-year plan for equitable economic opportunities through 2030. Minutes from the August 18 special meeting were also approved 2-1 (one absent). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 18 special meeting (2-1, Mungo absent)
• Received and filed study session on final draft Blueprint 2.0 (3-0)

• Study Session regarding final draft Blueprint 2.0, a proposed 10-year economic plan

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation will consider a presentation on triennial code adoption. The board is also reviewing an administrative citation appeal for a property at 3718 Gundry Avenue.

• Administrative citation appeal for 3718 Gundry Avenue (Case No. 7933-07-22)
• Triennial Code Adoption presentation by Truong Huynh

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation approved the Triennial Code Adoption amendments presented by the Building and Safety Bureau. It also concluded a hearing for an administrative citation case at 3718 Gundry Avenue, finding the owner responsible and violations existed. The board approved the minutes from August 29, 2022 with a correction.

• Approved Triennial Code Adoption amendments (unanimous)
• Concluded hearing for Case No. 7933-08-22 at 3718 Gundry Avenue, found owner responsible and violations existed (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from August 29, 2022 with correction (unanimous)

• Administrative Citation Case Appeal - 3718 Gundry Avenue
  3718 GUNDRY AVENUE
• Triennial Building Standards Code Adoption

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Commission will discuss the status of parking meters at City-owned spaces near Livingston Drive. Members will also continue discussion regarding the scope of work for the Conservation Corps of Long Beach.

• Discussion of Conservation Corps scope of work for litter abatement, garbage removal, and tree care
• Election of new Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Status of parking meters at City owned spaces bordered by Second St., Livingston Dr., Park Ave., and Quincy Ave.
• Review of August 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of financial report for the period ending August 31, 2022

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission unanimously approved minutes from August 18, 2022, and received and filed a financial report for August 2022. The commission also continued discussion of a Conservation Corps scope of work for litter abatement, Big Belly garbage removal, and tree care. Matthew Peterson was re-elected as Chair and Karen Blair as Vice Chair. A discussion on parking meter status at a city-owned lot bordered by Second St., Livingston Dr., Park Ave., and Quincy Ave. was approved.

• Approved minutes from the August 18, 2022 meeting (6-0).
• Received and filed financial report for period ending August 31, 2022 (6-0).
• Continued discussion of Conservation Corps of Long Beach scope of work for litter abatement, Big Belly garbage removal, and tree care (6-0).
• Held elections and appointed Matthew Peterson as Chair and Karen Blair as Vice Chair (6-0).
• Approved discussion of parking meter status at city-owned lot bordered by Second St., Livingston Dr., Park Ave., and Quincy Ave. (6-0).

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss a maintenance agreement for Cressa Park and review fee waiver requests. The body will also elect a Vice Chair and receive the Director's monthly highlights report.

• Right-of-Entry Permit with Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) to improve and maintain Cressa Park from Nov 1, 2022, to Oct 31, 2024
• Approval or denial of fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A
• Election of Vice Chair
• Review of Director's monthly highlights report for September 2022

The Parks and Recreation Commission elected Susan Redfield as Vice Chair after Kasey Schoen resigned. The commission approved fee waiver requests, a right-of-entry permit for WANA to improve Cressa Park, and the director's monthly report. All votes were 5-0 with one absence.

• Elected Susan Redfield as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved fee waiver requests per Attachment A (5-0)
• Authorized right-of-entry permit for WANA to improve Cressa Park for 2 years with renewal options (5-0)
• Received and filed Director's monthly highlights report (5-0)

• Right-of-Entry Permit with Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) for Cressa Park maintenance
  Cressa Park

Water Commission Finance Committee

The Water Commission Finance Committee is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2022 Third Quarter Financial Report. The suggested action for this item is to receive and file the report.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Third Quarter Financial Report (22-179WA1)

The committee received and filed the Fiscal Year 2022 Third Quarter Financial Report, with no discussion or public comment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed FY 2022 Third Quarter Financial Report (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will consider the content of its Annual Report for referral to the City Council. The body will also receive reports on terminal improvements and sustainability. Other items include reviewing commissioner assignments to City Councilmembers.

• Annual Report content review and referral to City Council
• Phase II Terminal Improvement Program report
• Sustainability Committee report
• Public Viewing Area Committee report
• LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation

The Airport Advisory Commission unanimously approved all agenda items, including receiving and filing the Phase II Terminal Improvement Program report, the annual report for referral to City Council, and monthly staff reports for July and August 2022. Commissioner assignments to City Council districts were also updated. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved notice of adjournment from July 21, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Approved minutes from June 16, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Received and filed LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (9-0)
• Received and filed Phase II Terminal Improvement Program report (9-0)
• Approved annual report content and referral to City Council (9-0)
• Received and filed Public Viewing Area Committee report (9-0)
• Received and filed Sustainability Committee report (9-0)
• Received and filed monthly airport staff reports for July and August 2022 (9-0)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for September 15, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2022.

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to approve minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting and welcome two new commissioners. The agenda includes a guest presentation from the MSG Healthy Aging Center Coordinator and reports from various standing committees.

• Guest speaker Sofia Poulsen Hodjat, MSG Healthy Aging Center Coordinator
• Welcome of new Commissioners Carolyn Hines and Norma Chinchilla
• Approval of August 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Standing committee reports on language access, safety, health, housing, legislation, technology, and transportation

The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting by a 6-0 vote. The meeting also included a presentation on Healthy Aging Center services, introduction of new commissioners, and a staff report on the Senior Center. No other business was discussed or decided.

• Approved August 10, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve job bulletins, examination results, and personnel changes. The body will also consider reports regarding hearing officers and provisional appointments for city staff.

• Approval of exam results for Police Recruit, Combination Building Inspector, and other roles
• Proposed reinstatement of Alexis Martinez to the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician eligible list
• Proposed extension of provisional appointments for Recycling Specialists Dalia Gonzalez and Michelle Anna Keshishia
• Review of Hearing Officer's Report 13-S-1920
• Rescheduling of Suspension Appeal 02-S-2021 to November 30, 2022

The Commission approved a hearing officer's report (with a typo correction), reinstated Alexis Martinez to an eligible list, and extended provisional appointments for two Recycling Specialists. All votes were 5-0. The meeting also included reports on recruitment events and budget updates.

• Approved hearing officer's report 13-S-1920 (5-0)
• Approved reinstatement of Alexis Martinez to Electrical and Instrumentation Technician eligible list (5-0)
• Approved extension of provisional appointment for Recycling Specialist I-II Dalia Gonzalez (5-0)
• Approved extension of provisional appointment for Recycling Specialist I-II Michelle Anna Keshishia (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6 and 7 (resignations and rescheduled hearing) (5-0)
• Approved bulletins for Public Health Nutritionist I-III and Senior Survey Technician (5-0)
• Approved examination results for multiple classifications (5-0)
• Received and filed retirements for six employees (5-0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is discussing the adoption of a Code of Conduct and Ethics and a Disclosure Policy. The body is also reviewing its Fiscal Year 2023 budget and researching the authority of other local government ethics commissions.

• Proposed recommendation to City Council to amend Chapter 2.07 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to adopt the Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Study session on the Commission’s Disclosure Policy and potential resolution to amend Rules and Procedures
• Update on the adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Request for staff report on the staffing, enforcement, and powers of other local government ethics commissions in California
• Authorization for promotional items and educational materials for the Ethics Program launch

The Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council adopt a new Code of Conduct and Ethics drafted by the Commission, amending Chapter 2.07 of the Municipal Code. They also approved a study session on disclosure policy, authorized a thank-you letter to the Budget Oversight Committee chair, and established an ad hoc committee for an ethics program motto.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Immediate Family Disclosure policy (7-0)
• Approved study session on Disclosure Policy, laid over to October 12, 2022, with staff benchmarking report (7-0)
• Authorized Chair and Vice Chair to send thank-you letter to Budget Oversight Committee Chair Austin (7-0)
• Approved staff report on other California ethics commissions' authority (7-0)
• Authorized Chair and Vice Chair to identify promotional items for Ethics Program launch (7-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Code of Conduct and Ethics as drafted (7-0)
• Established Ad Hoc Committee on Development of an Ethics Program Motto (7-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Veterans Affairs Commission is meeting to discuss priorities for the Office of Veterans Support. The body will also consider the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Discussion of priorities for Office of Veterans Support
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of August 10, 2022 meeting minutes

The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Commission approved the minutes from its August 10, 2022 meeting and elected Jesse Blanco as Chair and Lance Santiago as Vice Chair. A discussion item on priorities for the Office of Veterans Support was laid over without a motion. The meeting also included announcements about upcoming events and a coordinator's report.

• Approved minutes from August 10, 2022 meeting (7-0, 1 excused)
• Elected Jesse Blanco as Chair and Lance Santiago as Vice Chair
• Laid over discussion on Office of Veterans Support priorities

Long Beach Continuum of Care

The board is meeting to review and vote on the 2022 CoC Program Component Priority Ranking and the final priority listing. Members will also discuss the Housing and Homeless Incentive Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant FY 2022-2023 allocation.

• Vote on 2022 CoC Program Component Priority Ranking
• Vote on 2022 CoC Ranking and Finalize Priority Listing
• Vote on HUD and Local Priorities
• Emergency Solutions Grant FY 2022-2023 Allocation
• CoC Board Member Election

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board approved a $425,994 Domestic Violence bonus project for Interval House, submitted a letter of support for the Housing and Homeless Incentive Program, and adopted the 2022 CoC Project Priority Listing. All renewal projects were recommended for full funding. Two agenda items were postponed.

• Approved minutes from July 12 and August 17, 2022 meetings (9-0-1)
• Approved letter of support for Housing and Homeless Incentive Program (9-1)
• Approved $425,994 DV TH-RRH Expansion project for Interval House (10-0)
• Approved 2022 CoC Project Priority Listing (8-0-2)
• Approved 2022 CoC Ranking and Final Priority Listing (8-0-2)
• Approved CoC Local Priorities (10-0)
• Elected Tamika Boyce to CoC Board (8-1-1)
• Postponed Emergency Solutions Grant FY 2022-2023 Allocation and Unsheltered Homelessness NOFO Update

City Council

The City Council is adopting the official municipal budget for FY 2022-2023 and approving various grant funds and service contracts. The body is also considering real property acquisitions and airport improvements.

• Adoption of the official budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Purchase of real property at 5950 Long Beach Boulevard for up to $16,500,000
• Federal grant of up to $12,800,000 for Roadway Improvements Project at Long Beach Airport
• Contract with Circuit Transit, Inc. for a micro-transit shuttle program not to exceed $1,340,000
• Grant application to HUD for unsheltered and rural homelessness funding up to $5,193,648

The City Council voted 7-2 to authorize the purchase of property at 5950 Long Beach Boulevard for $16.5 million, intended for homeless services. The council also approved the FY 2023 budget ordinance, a $12.8 million FAA grant for airport roadway improvements, and a $1.34 million micro-transit shuttle contract. All consent calendar items were approved 9-0.

• Approved $16.5M purchase of 5950 Long Beach Blvd for homeless services (7-2)
• Adopted FY 2023 budget ordinance (7-2)
• Approved $12.8M FAA grant for Long Beach Airport roadway improvements (8-1)
• Awarded $1.34M micro-transit shuttle contract to Circuit Transit Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $5.19M HUD grant application for homeless services (7-2)
• Approved $1.428M increase for petroleum fuel contracts (7-2)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Food Finders from district funds (9-0)
• Approved $340 donation for National Night Out event (9-0)

• Accept and expend WIOA grant funding for Harbor Gateway YouthSource Center — approved
  San Pedro, CA · $150,000
• Amend Contract No. 36105 with McNeilus Financial, Inc. for truck parts — approved
  $247,250
• Accept and expend grant funding for Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports — approved
  $810,808
• License Agreement for Koz Way access — approved
  2401 East Wardlow Road
• Host 2023 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition — approved
  $590,000
• ABC License application for Dave’s Hot Chicken — approved
  5246 East 2nd Street
• ABC License transfer for Cali Chilli — approved
  4111 North Viking Way

Civil Service Recruitment and Selection Committee

This Civil Service Recruitment and Selection Committee special meeting was cancelled. The agenda lists only a public comment period and a discussion item on scoring civil service examinations, but no action was taken.

• Meeting cancelled
• Discussion item on scoring of civil service examinations (22-266CS)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will review reports from the Director and City Health Officer. Members will also discuss board goals, recruitment efforts, and various public health issues.

• Discussion of mental health and substance abuse issues
• Discussion of environmental justice issues
• Discussion of Board Goals and Infrastructure including recruitment efforts
• Discussion of the current status of COVID-19 in the City
• Review of the Director of Health and Human Services report

The Board of Health and Human Services received and filed reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer, covering the 2023 budget, cooling centers, COVID-19 and MPX updates, and workforce development funding. The Board also discussed mental health staffing shortages, environmental justice advocacy, and board goals. No binding votes were taken on policy items.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2022 meeting (8-0-3 excused)
• Received and filed Director's report on budget, cooling centers, and homeless housing funding
• Received and filed City Health Officer's report on COVID, MPX, flu, and West Nile Virus
• Discussed mental health and substance abuse issues; no formal action
• Discussed environmental justice advocacy; agreed to form subcommittee for toxic tour
• Discussed board goals, City Council communications, and new member onboarding

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities will meet to review standing committee reports and approve meeting minutes. The body is also considering a letter to the mayor and city council regarding the implementation of Beach Access Mats.

• Approval of August 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly report from the Accessibility, Transportation & Services standing committee
• Monthly report from the Youth, Employment and Services standing committee
• Letter to the mayor and city council thanking them for Beach Access Mats implementation

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission is meeting to review a presentation regarding the Alamitos Bay Marina restroom rebuild. The body will also receive the Manager's monthly oral updates and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Alamitos Bay Marina Restroom Rebuild Presentation by Moffat & Nichol

The Marine Advisory Commission voted unanimously to receive and file a presentation from Moffatt & Nichol on the Alamitos Bay Marina Restroom Rebuild project. The commission also approved the August 11, 2022 meeting minutes with one abstention and received the manager's monthly oral updates, which included the announcement of Elvira Hallinan's retirement on November 11, 2022.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 meeting (4-0-1, with Marino abstaining, Mac Rae absent)
• Received and filed Alamitos Bay Marina Restroom Rebuild presentation (5-0, Mac Rae absent)
• Received and filed manager's monthly oral updates (5-0, Mac Rae absent)

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will meet in a closed session to consider various personnel discipline matters. The agenda includes several case numbers involving allegations such as use of force, racial profiling, and unbecoming conduct.

• Case 22-080: Harassment, Improper Arrest, Racial Profiling, Improper Entry, Residence Search, Personal Search, & Use of Force
• Case 21-093: Unbecoming Conduct, Failure to Investigate
• Case 21-123: Misuse of Authority, Unbecoming Conduct, & Failure to Take Action
• Case 21-127: Racial Profiling, Bias Based Policing, & Unbecoming Conduct
• Cases 21-128, 21-125, and 21-119: Failure to Take Report

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a closed session regarding personnel discipline. The body will then vote on and refer findings from that session to the City Manager.

• Approval of August 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Closed session for personnel discipline matters
• Vote and referral of findings to the City Manager (Item 22-045CP2)

The Commission approved minutes from the August 11 meeting and voted on findings for 10 police complaint cases during closed session, with most allegations receiving 7-0 votes. The votes were referred to the City Manager. No public comments were made.

• Approved August 11, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0, 3 absent)
• Voted 7-0 on multiple allegations in Case No. 21-080 (harassment, racial profiling, improper arrest, personal search, use of force, improper entry, residence search)
• Voted 5-2 on Allegation No. 1 (Unbecoming Conduct) in Case No. 21-093
• Voted 4-3 on Allegation No. 3 (Failure to Investigate) in Case No. 21-093
• Voted 7-0 on all allegations in Cases 21-123, 21-127, 21-119, 22-077, 22-043, 22-082
• Voted 6-0-1 on Allegation No. 1 (Failure to Take Report) in Case No. 21-125
• Voted 7-0 on Allegation No. 1 (Failure to Take Report) in Case No. 21-128 for LBPD
• Approved referral of all closed session votes to the City Manager (7-0, 2 absent)

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will review presentations regarding community oversight for surveillance technology and the Brown Act. The commission is also considering an amendment to a previous letter concerning the City's use of facial recognition technology.

• Presentation from the ACLU on Community Oversight Commissions for Surveillance Technology
• Amendment to Recommendation #5 regarding the City's use of Facial Recognition Technology
• Presentation from the Office of the City Attorney on the Brown Act and Public Records Act
• Approval of minutes from August 3 and August 27, 2022 meetings

The Equity and Human Relations Commission voted to receive and file a presentation from the ACLU on Community Oversight Commissions for Surveillance Technology. The commission also approved an amendment to its letter on the City's use of Facial Recognition Technology and received a presentation from the City Attorney on the Brown Act and Public Records Act. All substantive motions passed unanimously with 9 yes votes.

• Approved minutes for August 3, 2022 regular meeting (8-0-1)
• Approved minutes for August 27, 2022 special meeting (7-0-2)
• Received and filed ACLU presentation on Community Oversight Commissions for Surveillance Technology (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Recommendation #5 of letter on Facial Recognition Technology (9-0)
• Received and filed City Attorney presentation on Brown Act and Public Records Act (9-0)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates from the Homeless Services Bureau and various subcommittees. Members will discuss methods for connecting with the faith-based community and review the Mayor's Fund.

• Discussion on methods to connect with the faith-based community
• Update on the Mayor's Fund
• Homeless Services Bureau staff report including HHAP Round 3 and outreach updates
• Updates from Community Capacity Building, Fundraising, Policy, and Continuum of Care subcommittees

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee received and filed updates on subcommittees, faith-based community connections, the Mayor's Fund, and a Homeless Services Bureau staff report. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving and filing reports.

• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed subcommittee updates (7-0)
• Received and filed discussion on connecting with faith-based community (7-0)
• Received and filed Mayor's Fund update (7-0)
• Received and filed Homeless Services Bureau staff report (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met for a special session to conduct a closed-session conference with legal counsel. The meeting focused on two specific legal cases involving the City of Long Beach.

• Closed session regarding Tanya Lehnhard Marchesano, et al. v. City of Long Beach, et al. (Case No. 19STCV06227)
• Closed session regarding Christopher Stuart, et al. v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 21STCV21452)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt the official budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, including the Capital Improvement Program and budgets for the Harbor and Water Departments. The body is also considering several grant agreements, city contracts, and park-related rezoning ordinances.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and the FY 23 One-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Contract for Cannabis Equity Program technical assistance not to exceed $293,750
• Grant of $1,200,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Police Department
• Grant of $180,000 for the Artesia Boulevard/State Route 91 Undercrossing Mural project
• Ordinances for park rezoning and dedicating lands for public park purposes in District 7

The Long Beach City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, including the Mayor's recommendations, Budget Oversight Committee recommendations, and City Council adjustments. The budget includes $3.275 million in one-time funds from improved FY 2022 projections, $2 million for non-sworn employee retention incentives, and $1.99 million from the Critical Needs Reserve for new positions and programs. The council also approved a $1 million structural increase for library hours, a $2.97 million transfer of workers' compensation claims to Human Resources, and directed the City Manager to explore cannabis tax rebates for equity businesses.

• Adopted FY 2023 budget with Mayor's and Council amendments (9-0)
• Approved $2M retention incentive for non-sworn employees (9-0)
• Added $1M structural funds to increase library hours citywide (9-0)
• Transferred Workers' Compensation Claims Division to Human Resources (9-0)
• Approved $1.2M federal grant for Police Department (8-0, Mungo absent)
• Extended parklet installation deadline to Jan 2, 2023, with feasibility clause (9-0)
• Approved $10,550 in district priority funds for local organizations (9-0)
• Approved pet license fee amnesty program in CDBG areas (8-0, Allen absent)

• Award contracts for Cannabis Equity Program technical assistance — approved
  $293,750
• Amend Munis Contract No. 3150000021 with Griffin Pest Management — approved
  $922,000
• Enter into Restricted Grant Agreement with Caltrans for Mural project — approved
  Artesia Boulevard/State Route 91 Undercrossing · $180,000
• Contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for submersible fill pumps — approved
  Rainbow Lagoon Facility · $159,766

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will review the minutes from its August 23, 2022 meeting and a list of follow-up items. The committee is also tasked with forwarding its Fiscal Year FY 23 Budget recommendations to the City Council.

• Approval of August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Receipt of budget hearing and oversight follow-up items
• Forwarding of FY 23 Budget recommendations to City Council

The Budget Oversight Committee voted 3-0 to forward its Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendations to the City Council, including $3.275 million in new spending funded by improved FY22 projections and $1.99 million from the Critical Needs Reserve. The package adds funding for cultural centers, police oversight, library hours, and a retention incentive for non-sworn employees, among other items. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received a list of follow-up items.

• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 meeting (2-0, Price absent)
• Received and filed list of follow-up items from budget hearings (2-0, Price absent)
• Forwarded FY23 budget recommendations to City Council with amendments (3-0)
• Added $1.275M in one-time funds for cultural centers, preservation, and education initiatives
• Added $2M retention incentive for non-sworn employees
• Added $1.99M from Critical Needs Reserve for wage enforcement, police complaint commission, and ethics support
• Reduced cannabis taxes for equity businesses and directed report on rebate program
• Reallocated $250K from library fines to extend hours at two branches

Port, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The Port, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will receive presentations on infrastructure and pavement management. The body is also asked to approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Presentation on the proposed 5 year Infrastructure Investment Plan
• Presentation on the Pavement Management Index
• Approval of March 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Civil Service Executive Committee

The special meeting of the Civil Service Executive Committee scheduled for September 2, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a review of goals for 2023.

• Review of goals for 2023 (Item 22-255CS)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several land-use recommendations, including a large residential development and a new specific plan. The body is also considering an easement vacation and an industrial warehouse project.

• River Park Residential Project: 226 dwelling units on a 20.4-acre site including a development agreement with Integral Communities, LLC
• Century Villages at Cabrillo Specific Plan (SP-4) and related zoning map amendments
• Proposed 303,000-square foot industrial warehouse at 5900 Cherry Avenue
• Vacation of an easement for alley and sidewalk purposes at 525 East Broadway
• Vacation of Baker Street between Golden Avenue and the River Park project site

The commission voted 4-1 to recommend City Council approval of the River Park Residential Project, a 226-unit development on 20.4 acres, including a zone change, site plan review, vesting tentative tract map, development agreement, and general plan conformity certification. It also unanimously approved an easement vacation at 525 East Broadway and the Century Villages at Cabrillo Specific Plan. A 303,000-square-foot industrial warehouse project at 5900 Cherry Avenue was continued to October 6, 2022.

• Approved easement vacation at 525 East Broadway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of River Park Residential Project (226 units) to City Council (4-1)
• Recommended certification of Century Villages at Cabrillo Specific Plan to City Council (5-0)
• Continued industrial warehouse project at 5900 Cherry Avenue to October 6, 2022 (5-0)

• Zone Change for River Park Residential Project
  20.4-acre development site (specific address not stated) · 226 units · 20.4 ac
• Site Plan Review for River Park Residential Project
  20.4-acre development site (specific address not stated) · 226 units · 20.4 ac
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map for River Park Residential Project
  20.4-acre development site (specific address not stated) · 226 units · 20.4 ac
• Development Agreement for River Park Residential Project
  20.4-acre development site (specific address not stated) · 226 units · 20.4 ac
• Amendment to PD-31 and Land Use District Map for Century Villages at Cabrillo Specific Plan
  Century Villages at Cabrillo (specific address not stated)
• Establish Century Villages at Cabrillo Specific Plan
  Century Villages at Cabrillo (specific address not stated)
• Site Plan Review for Industrial Warehouse at 5900 Cherry Avenue — continued
  5900 Cherry Avenue · 14.16 ac
• Vacation of Easement for Alley and Sidewalk at 525 East Broadway
  525 East Broadway

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve examination results, job bulletins, and extensions for expiring eligible hiring lists. The body is also reviewing recommendations for non-career hour extensions related to COVID-19 and selective certification for Clerk Typist I positions.

• Recommendation to extend non-career hours for nine Public Health Associates due to COVID-19
• Approval of examination results for Police Recruit, Public Safety Dispatcher, and other roles
• Approval of job bulletins for Development Project Manager, Laboratory Assistant, and Cybersecurity Engineer
• Extension of expiring eligible lists for various roles including Police Officer and Civil Engineer
• Filing of retirements for five employees and resignations for two employees

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission approved the consent calendar, which included examination results, job bulletins, retirements, resignations, and extensions of expiring eligible lists. The commission also approved a recommendation to extend non-career hours for COVID-19 response and a selective certification for Clerk Typist I. A report on revised race and gender designations was received and filed.

• Approved consent calendar items 3-7, including examination results, job bulletins, retirements, resignations, and eligible list extensions
• Approved extension of non-career hours for COVID-19 response for nine Public Health Associates
• Approved selective certification for Clerk Typist I
• Received and filed report on revised race and gender designations

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission is considering certificates of appropriateness for construction projects in the Rose Park Historic District. The body will also review a landmark nomination for a commercial building and a report on suburbanization and race.

• Proposed demolition of garage and construction of a 798-square-foot ADU and 684-square-foot garage at 916 Coronado Avenue
• Proposed 371-square-foot single-story rear addition and 33-square-foot porch at 922 Molino Avenue
• Landmark nomination for a one-story commercial building at 822 Willow Street
• Review of the Suburbanization and Race report dated August 17, 2022

The Cultural Heritage Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new garage with an ADU at 916 Coronado Avenue and a rear addition at 922 Molino Avenue, both in the Rose Park Historic District. The commission also approved the final Administrative Draft of the Race and Suburbanization Historic Context statement and continued the landmark nomination for 822 Willow Street to November 29, 2022. All votes were 5-0 with one absent.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for garage/ADU at 916 Coronado Ave (5-0)
• Continued landmark nomination for 822 Willow St to Nov 29, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for rear addition at 922 Molino Ave (5-0)
• Approved final Administrative Draft of Race and Suburbanization Historic Context statement (5-0)

• Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and new rear detached garage, storage/laundry room, and ADU — null
  916 Coronado Avenue · 1 units
• Landmark nomination review for 822 Willow Street — continued
  822 Willow Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for rear addition to single-family residence — null
  922 Molino Avenue

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation is meeting via teleconference to review a presentation on Triennial Code Adoption. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 15, 2022 meeting.

• Triennial Code Adoption presentation by Truong Huynh
• Approval of August 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation approved the minutes from August 15, 2022, by unanimous vote. A presentation on the Triennial Code Adoption was given, but no action was taken; action is expected at the next meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes from August 15, 2022 (unanimous)

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Commission is meeting for a special retreat to review the history of the body and its current duties. Members will receive updates on ordinance amendments and the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative.

• Presentation on the History of the Commission
• Presentation on Equity and Human Relations Commission ordinance amendments
• Update on the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative
• Presentation on Commission duties and expectations
• Discussion of next steps for the Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission voted unanimously to receive and file presentations on the history of the commission, proposed ordinance amendments, and the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative. The commission also discussed next steps for its work. All five agenda items were approved by majority votes with no opposition.

• Approved receiving and filing a presentation on the history of the commission (10-0-3).
• Approved receiving and filing a presentation on ordinance amendments from the Office of Equity (8-0-2 absent, 3 excused).
• Approved receiving and filing an update on the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative (10-0-3).
• Approved receiving and filing a presentation on commission duties and expectations (10-0-3).
• Approved discussing next steps for the commission (9-0-1 absent, 3 excused).

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission is holding a special meeting retreat. The agenda includes discussions on the new police oversight model, internal affairs investigation processes, and topics regarding mental health and homelessness.

• Overview of the new police oversight model
• Internal affairs investigation process discussion
• Long Beach Police Department and mental health/homelessness discussion
• Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and mental health/homelessness discussion

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet via teleconference to receive reports on emergency services and urban planning. The body will discuss 911 dispatch operations and fire department perspectives on vertical density.

• Report from the Fire Department on vertical density (22-10312)
• Presentation on 911 dispatch operations from the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications (22-10323)
• Approval of minutes from the July 29, 2022 meeting (22-10301)

The Public Safety Committee approved minutes from the July 29, 2022 meeting (3-0), received a report from the Fire Department on vertical density (approved 2-1), and received a presentation on 911 dispatch operations from the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications (approved 3-0). No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from July 29, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved receiving Fire Department report on vertical density (2-1, Price absent)
• Approved receiving 911 dispatch operations presentation (3-0)
• Received and filed eComments for the meeting

Long Beach Transit

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors met for a special session via videoconference. The primary agenda item is a recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing continued teleconferencing meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings per Assembly Bill 361

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors adopted a resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The next regular meeting was set for September 22, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution 22-062TR authorizing continued teleconferencing meetings under AB 361
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on September 22, 2022

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Commission will review updates on a white paper regarding facial recognition technology and smart devices. Members will also receive presentations on the Smart City Initiative's digital rights platform and the Citywide Fiber Network Infrastructure Initiative.

• Update on 'Analysis and recommendations for regulating facial recognition technology and other "smart" devices and platforms'
• Presentation on a digital rights platform minimum viable product
• Presentation on the Citywide Fiber Network Infrastructure Initiative
• Approval of July 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The Technology and Innovation Commission approved the minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting. It also approved receiving and filing an update on distributing the commission's white paper on regulating facial recognition technology and related smart devices, along with the Equity and Human Relations Commission's recommendations on the city's use of facial recognition technology. The commission additionally approved receiving and filing presentations on a digital rights platform minimum viable product as part of the Smart City Initiative and on the Citywide Fiber Network Infrastructure Initiative. All votes were 5-0 with one absent.

• Approved minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting (5-0, 1 absent).
• Approved receiving and filing an update on distributing the white paper on facial recognition regulation and related recommendations (5-0, 1 absent).
• Approved receiving and filing a presentation on a digital rights platform minimum viable product for the Smart City Initiative (5-0, 1 absent).
• Approved receiving and filing a presentation on the Citywide Fiber Network Infrastructure Initiative (5-0, 1 absent).

City Council

The City Council is conducting budget hearings for several city departments and reviewing various service contracts. The body is also considering zoning changes to establish Tanaka Park and awarding grants for workforce training and public safety.

• Proposed FY 2023 Budget overview for Library, Development, Economic Development, and Disaster Preparedness departments
• Contract with El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for HOME-ARP programs not to exceed $1,000,000
• WIOA grant funding for workforce training programs up to $5,535,685
• Zoning change for Tanaka Park at 1400 West Wardlow Road from Single-Family Residential to Park District
• Contract with First to Serve, Inc. to operate Atlantic Avenue Bridge Community shelter not to exceed $2,007,500 annually

The City Council voted 7-2 to reject the staff recommendation for a $262,080 consulting contract with John Gross and instead put the financial system implementation services out for bid. The council also approved a $2 million contract for year-round shelter operations, extended interim housing contracts for people experiencing homelessness, and received a report on food truck regulations. Several district priority fund allocations for community events were also approved.

• Rejected staff recommendation for $262,080 contract with John Gross for financial system consulting; approved substitute motion to put the services out for bid (7-2).
• Approved $2,007,500 contract with First to Serve, Inc. to operate the Year-Round Shelter at Atlantic Avenue Bridge Community (7-0, 2 absent).
• Approved $1,651,228 amendment to Contract No. 36227 with Illumination Foundation for Project Roomkey interim housing (7-0, 2 absent).
• Approved $6,506,354 amendment to Contract No. 35632 with Days Inn for interim housing for people experiencing homelessness (7-0, 2 absent).
• Approved $1,000,000 contract with El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for HOME-ARP program training and technical assistance (7-0, 2 absent).
• Approved $5,535,685 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant agreement with the State EDD for workforce training programs (7-0, 2 absent).
• Approved $75,000 ABC grant for police overtime and investigative services to address crime at licensed establishments (9-0).
• Approved $50,675 refund to 525 Broadway, LLC for a project at 525 Broadway Avenue (Consent Calendar).

• Accept and expend grant funding for CalWORKs subsidized employment program — approved
  $125,000
• Amend Contract No. 36306 with Vasquez and Company, LLP for accounting services — approved
  $223,350
• Execute contract with John Gross for financial and enterprise system implementation — approved
  $262,080
• Execute contract with Quality Office Furnishings for furniture and accessories — approved
  $121,365
• ABC License application for Colossus, LLC — approved
  4716 East 2nd Street
• Award contract to McCain, Inc. and Econolite Control Products, Inc. for traffic signal equipment — approved
  $426,000

Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee

The committee will consider approving the minutes from the July 5, 2022, meeting. Members will also discuss a recommendation to refer a request to rename part of Channelview Park to Ashlee’s Park.

• Approval of July 5, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recommendation to rename a section of Channelview Park to Ashlee’s Park

The Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee approved the minutes from its July 5, 2022 meeting and voted to refer a proposal to rename a section of Channelview Park to 'Ashlee's Park' in memory of Ashlee Armond to the Public Health and Housing Committee. Public comments were received and filed, and no public testimony was given.

• Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 meeting (2-0, Austin absent)
• Referred renaming Channelview Park section to 'Ashlee's Park' to Public Health and Housing Committee (3-0)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee is meeting to review reports on cannabis taxation and budget hearing follow-ups. The body will also consider approving the minutes from its August 16, 2022, meeting.

• Report on the feasibility of reducing adult-use cannabis retail tax and repealing the cannabis cultivation tax
• List of follow-up items from Budget Hearings and Budget Oversight Committee meetings
• Approval of minutes from the August 16, 2022, meeting

The Budget Oversight Committee voted to receive and file a report on reducing the adult-use cannabis retail tax and repealing the cultivation tax, and requested additional analysis on lowering the Measure MA revenue baseline to $8-10 million and reducing the retail tax by 4-8%, with fiscal impact data for FY 23 and FY 24. The committee also approved minutes from the August 16 meeting and received a list of follow-up items from budget hearings.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting (2-0, Price absent)
• Approved receiving report on cannabis tax feasibility, with amendment to request additional analysis on reducing Measure MA baseline and retail tax (3-0)
• Approved receiving list of follow-up items from Budget Hearings and Committee meetings (3-0)
• Received and filed eComments for the meeting

City Council

The City Council conducted a continued budget hearing to receive and discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The discussion focused on four specific city departments.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for Library Services
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for Development Services
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for Economic Development
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications

The City Council held a special meeting for a continued budget hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for Library Services, Development Services, Economic Development, and Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications. Multiple members of the public spoke during the hearing. The hearing was received and filed, and no substantive decisions or votes were made.

• Received and filed budget hearing for FY2023 (no vote recorded)
• Received and filed eComments for the meeting (no vote recorded)

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Overview for Library Services, Development Services, Economic Development, and Disaster

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding solid waste service rates. The body discussed adopting a resolution to establish these rates under a two-step rate adjustment, provided a majority protest is not established.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Solid Waste Service Rates under a two-step rate adjustment

The City Council held a public hearing and voted unanimously to approve a two-step solid waste rate adjustment. The first rate increase takes effect October 1, 2022, and staff will report back on a phased-in second increase in January 2023. The resolution (RES-22-0148) was adopted after receiving public testimony and determining no majority protest was established.

• Approved solid waste service rate increase (9-0) with first step Oct 1, 2022 and second step report due Jan 2023
• Adopted Resolution No. RES-22-0148 establishing the rate adjustment

• Solid Waste Service Rates adjustment
  Citywide

Economic Development Commission

The Commission will review updates on economic support program outreach from July 2022. Members will also hear a discussion from The Broadband Group regarding municipal broadband opportunities and challenges. Additionally, the body is scheduled to discuss and approve recommendations related to Blueprint 2.0.

• Presentation on new Economic Development Commissioners Jayro Sandoval and Nima Novin
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 11 and August 1, 2022
• Update on economic support program communications and outreach for July 2022
• Discussion regarding Municipal Broadband opportunities and challenges by The Broadband Group
• Discussion and approval of City Management Staff recommendations to Blueprint 2.0

The Economic Development Commission approved City Management Staff recommendations to Blueprint 2.0 by a 7-2 vote, with Commissioners Duena and Smith voting no. The commission also received and filed presentations on new commissioners, approved minutes from July 11 and August 1, received an update on economic support program outreach, and received a discussion on municipal broadband opportunities. A recommendation for future agenda items was laid over.

• Approved Blueprint 2.0 staff recommendations (7-2)
• Received and filed presentation on new commissioners Sandoval and Novin (9-0)
• Approved minutes for July 11 and August 1, 2022 meetings (9-0)
• Received and filed update on economic support program outreach for July 2022 (9-0)
• Received and filed municipal broadband discussion (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Laid over commissioner recommendations for future agenda items (9-0)

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission will review maintenance scopes and signage. The body is considering work for litter abatement, garbage removal, and tree care.

• Conservation Corps of Long Beach scope of work for litter abatement, Big Belly garbage removal, and tree care
• Discussion regarding gateway signage replacement
• Financial report for the period ending July 31, 2022
• Chair's report items including car show and parklets

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission approved four consent calendar items: the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes, a financial report for July 2022, a scope of work for Conservation Corps of Long Beach (litter abatement, Big Belly garbage removal, tree care), and continued discussion on gateway signage replacement. All motions passed 6-0 with one absence (Jodi Meade). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed financial report for period ending July 31, 2022 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Conservation Corps of Long Beach scope of work for litter abatement, Big Belly garbage removal, and tree care (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved continued discussion on gateway signage replacement (6-0, 1 absent)

• Conservation Corps of Long Beach scope of work for litter abatement, Big Belly garbage removal, and tree care
• gateway signage replacement

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing requests for fee waivers and special event permits. The body is also discussing a landscape improvement project at Willow Springs Park and a potential park renaming.

• Proposal to rename a section of Channel View Park to Ashlee’s Park in memory of Ashlee Armond
• Right-of-entry permit for Signal Hill Petroleum to maintain a landscape project at Willow Springs Park (2022-2027)
• Special Event Permit Application #22-328 for an art exhibit and festival at Lincoln Park on September 4, 2022
• Review of fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment 'A'
• Authorization for Personal Services and Instruction Agreements

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved several items including fee waiver requests, a special event permit for an art festival at Lincoln Park, and a recommendation to rename a section of Channel View Park to Ashlee's Park. All votes were 4-0 with two commissioners excused.

• Approved fee waiver requests as outlined in Attachment A (4-0, 2 excused)
• Authorized Director to execute Personal Services and Instruction Agreements (4-0, 2 excused)
• Approved termination of Permit #35159 and new right-of-entry permit with Signal Hill Petroleum for Willow Springs Park (4-0, 2 excused)
• Approved Special Event Permit #22-328 for Creative Class Collective art festival at Lincoln Park on Sept 4, 2022 (4-0, 2 excused)
• Recommended renaming section of Channel View Park to Ashlee's Park, forwarded to City Council (4-0, 2 excused)
• Received and filed Director's monthly highlights report for August 2022 (4-0, 2 excused)
• Elected Robert Livingstone as Chair and Kasey Schoen as Vice Chair (3-0 each)

• New right-of-entry permit for landscape improvement at Willow Springs Park
  Willow Springs Park
• Special Event Permit Application #22-328 for art exhibit and festival
  Lincoln Park
• Renaming a section of Channel View Park to Ashlee’s Park
  Channel View Park

Economic Development and Finance Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Committee is meeting to receive a report on aligning the adult-use cannabis retail tax rate with the medical cannabis retail tax rate. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 21, 2022, meeting.

• Report on reducing adult-use cannabis retail tax rate to align with medical cannabis retail tax rate

The Economic Development and Finance Committee voted 2-0 (with one absent) to receive and file a report on reducing the adult-use cannabis retail tax rate to match the medical rate, and to adopt a hybrid of scenarios 4 and 5 to preserve $12 million in services and programs for FY 23, including annual adjustments. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 meeting (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved recommendation to receive and file cannabis tax report, as amended to adopt a mix of scenarios 4 and 5 to preserve $12M baseline and research cultivation tax based on gross receipts (2-0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider recommendations for the River Park Residential Project, which includes a new planned unit development. Other items include a residential duplex replacement on E Seaside Walk and the review of the FY 2023 Capital Improvement Program.

• River Park Residential Project: proposed 226 dwelling units including single-family homes, row townhouses, and carriage townhouses
• River Park Residential Project: proposed zone change and development agreement with Integral Communities, LLC
• 5925 E Seaside Walk: proposal to demolish and replace an existing duplex with a new duplex and attached four-car garage
• FY 2023 Capital Improvement Program: review of projects for General Plan conformity

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to continue the River Park Residential Project, a proposed 226-unit development, to its September 1, 2022 meeting. The commission also approved a coastal development permit for a duplex replacement at 5925 E Seaside Walk (3-0) and found the FY 2023 Capital Improvement Program in conformity with the General Plan (4-0). Minutes from August 4, 2022 were received and filed.

• Continued River Park Residential Project to September 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved coastal development permit and variances for duplex at 5925 E Seaside Walk (3-0)
• Found FY 2023 Capital Improvement Program in General Plan conformity (4-0)
• Received and filed minutes of August 4, 2022 (4-0)

• Zone Change for River Park Residential Project — tabled
  River Park Residential Project site
• River Park Residential Project Site Plan Review — tabled
  River Park Residential Project site · 226 units · 15.53 ac
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map for River Park Residential Project — tabled
  River Park Residential Project site · 226 units · 20.4 ac
• Development Agreement for River Park Residential Project — tabled
  River Park Residential Project site
• Standards Variances for 5925 E Seaside Walk Duplex Replacement — approved
  5925 E Seaside Walk · 2 units

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is deciding on the approval of various civil service examination results and job bulletins. The body will also discuss the adoption of a new Community Services Assistant I-II classification and review the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.

• Adoption of new classification and specification for Community Services Assistant I-II
• Provisional appointment request for Mayay Galeas Alvarez as Housing Specialist I-III
• Extension of non-career hours for Public Health Associates Maria Hernandez and Melanie Ramirez
• Approval of exam results for roles including Registered Nurse, Public Safety Dispatcher, and Traffic Painter
• Presentation on the Office of Constitutional Policing

The Civil Service Commission approved a new classification and bulletin for Community Services Assistant I-II, a role designed to handle non-emergency calls and free up police officers. The commission also approved examination results for multiple positions, extended non-career hours for two public health associates, and received a presentation on the Office of Constitutional Policing. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved new classification and specification for Community Services Assistant I-II (4-0)
• Approved bulletin for Community Services Assistant I-II (4-0)
• Approved examination results for 11 positions, excluding Senior Survey Technician (4-0)
• Approved extension of non-career hours for Maria Hernandez, Public Health Associate (4-0)
• Approved extension of non-career hours for Melanie Ramirez, Public Health Associate (4-0)
• Approved provisional appointment for Housing Specialist I-III Mayra Galeas Alvarez (4-0)
• Approved relocation of extension of non-career hours requests from consent to regular agenda (4-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Office of Constitutional Policing (4-0)

Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on Fiscal Year 2022 Measure A revenues and expenditures. Members will also receive presentations regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 23 Budget and a 5-year infrastructure program.

• Approval of March 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Update on Fiscal Year 2022 Measure A revenues and expenditures
• Presentation on Measure A use in the Proposed Fiscal Year 23 Budget
• Presentation on a Measure A 5-year Infrastructure Program including Bonds
• Confirmation of proposed spending plan conformity with previous resolutions

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee approved all five agenda items, including the minutes from March 2022, an update on Measure A revenues and expenditures, a presentation on Measure A use in the proposed FY23 budget, a 5-year infrastructure program including bonds, and a confirmation that the City Manager's proposed Measure A spending plan conforms with prior resolutions. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved minutes from March 16, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed update on FY22 Measure A revenues and expenditures (3-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Measure A use in proposed FY23 budget (3-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Measure A 5-year infrastructure program including bonds (3-0)
• Confirmed City Manager's proposed Measure A spending plan conforms with prior resolutions (3-0)

Long Beach Continuum of Care

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board approved several policies and methodologies for the 2022 HUD CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity, including ranking, reallocation, and HMIS policies. The board also received reports on the unsheltered homelessness NOFO and approved the new project RFP process. All motions passed with majority support and some abstentions.

• Received and filed report on 2022 CoC NOFO (10-0-2, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved CoC Scoring and Ranking Policies and Methodology for new and renewal projects (10-0-2, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved CoC Reallocation Methodology and Policy & Procedures (10-0-2, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Policies & Procedures (10-0-2, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved 2022 CoC NOFO New Project RFP Process (11-0-1, with 1 abstention)
• Approved 1 volunteer for 2022 CoC NOFO RFP Review Panel (Jamies Shuford); staff to seek 2 more
• Received and filed report on 2022 Unsheltered Homelessness NOFO (10-0-2, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved 3 volunteers for 2022 Unsheltered NOFO RFP Review Panel (Sylvia Guerrero, Jamies Shuford, Jina Lawler)

• 2022 CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity
• CoC Ranking Methodology
• CoC Reallocation Methodology, Policies and Procedures
• Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Policies and Procedures
• 2022 CoC NOFO New Project RFP Process
• 2022 Unsheltered Homelessness Notice of Funding Opportunity

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company is meeting to discuss the purchase and development of a property in District 3. The board will consider authorizing an exclusive negotiation agreement with LINC Housing Corporation.

• Exclusive negotiation agreement with LINC Housing Corporation for 4151 E. Fountain Street
• Approval of June 22, 2022 Special LBCIC Board meeting minutes
• Review of the Brown Act overview

The Long Beach Community Investment Company board voted 4-0 to authorize the President to enter into an exclusive negotiation agreement with LINC Housing Corporation for the purchase and development of 4151 E. Fountain Street. The board also approved the minutes from the June 22, 2022 special meeting and received and filed a presentation on the Brown Act.

• Approved exclusive negotiation agreement with LINC Housing for 4151 E. Fountain Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2022 special meeting (4-0)
• Received and filed Brown Act overview presentation

• Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with LINC Housing Corporation for 4151 E. Fountain Street
  4151 E. Fountain Street

Economic Development and Finance Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Committee is meeting to review a report on aligning adult-use cannabis retail tax rates with medical cannabis rates. The body will also consider approving minutes from the June 21, 2022, meeting.

• Report on the feasibility of reducing the City’s adult-use cannabis retail tax rate (Item 22-09782)
• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Item 22-09771)

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will review the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to receive and file an overview of Measure A use in the Proposed FY 23 Budget and a presentation on a 5-year infrastructure program including bonds.

• Approval of August 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Overview of Measure A use in the Proposed FY 23 Budget
• Presentation on Measure A 5-year Infrastructure Program and Bonds

The Budget Oversight Committee received and filed presentations on the use of Measure A funds in the proposed FY 23 Budget, including infrastructure project updates, and a Measure A 5-year Infrastructure Program including bonds. The minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting were approved. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving and filing reports.

• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022 meeting (2-0-1)
• Received and filed Measure A overview for FY 23 Budget (2-0-1)
• Received and filed Measure A 5-year Infrastructure Program presentation (3-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is convening a special closed session meeting. The discussion involves labor negotiations with several employee organizations.

• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Lifeguards' Association
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Police Officers' Association
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Firefighters Association, Local 372
• Labor negotiations with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1930, District Lodge 947

The Long Beach City Council held a study session to receive a presentation on the monkeypox (MPX) outbreak. The presentation was given by the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. The council voted 6-0 to receive and file the report, with three members absent. No policy decisions or votes on actions were taken.

• Received and filed monkeypox update presentation (6-0, 3 absent)

Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee (Attorney/Client)

The Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee will meet in a closed session to consider recommendations regarding existing litigation. The discussion involves two specific workers' compensation claims.

• Workers' Compensation Claim of Mark Hansen (ADJ11540570)
• Workers' Compensation Claim of Kevin Anderson (ADJ10583151; ADJ10632572)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss labor negotiations. The meeting includes a closed session regarding represented employees.

• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Lifeguards' Association
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Police Officers' Association
• Labor negotiations with Long Beach Firefighters Association, Local 372
• Labor negotiations with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1930, District Lodge 947

The Long Beach City Council held a study session to receive a presentation on the monkeypox outbreak from city health officials. The council voted 6-0 to receive and file the presentation, with three members absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included receiving and filing public comments.

• Received and filed monkeypox update presentation (6-0, 3 absent)
• Received and filed eComments for the special meeting

City Council

The City Council is establishing a new minimum wage for healthcare workers and discussing the Proposed Strategic Vision 2030. The body is also reviewing budget proposals for Public Works and Health and Human Services.

• Adoption of the Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Ordinance (Chapter 5.96)
• Grant of $308,094 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiative
• Contract with Spectra Company for Bay Shore Library windows not to exceed $448,214
• Appeal regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a car wash at 5005 Long Beach Boulevard
• Approval of a final map for a single-family residence at 3065 East Ocean Boulevard

The City Council approved the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (Resolution RES-22-0143) and adopted the Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Ordinance (ORD-22-0022). The council also granted an appeal for a conditional use permit for a car wash at 5005 Long Beach Boulevard and adopted the Long Beach Strategic Vision 2030 with amendments. All votes were 8-0 or 6-0 with absences.

• Approved Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (8-0, Zendejas absent)
• Adopted Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Ordinance (6-0, Zendejas, Supernaw, Austin absent)
• Granted appeal for car wash conditional use permit at 5005 Long Beach Blvd (8-0)
• Adopted Long Beach Strategic Vision 2030 with 24 amendments (6-0)
• Approved $308,094 pedestrian and bicycle safety grant from California OTS (consent)
• Approved $373,512 window replacement contract for Bay Shore Library (consent)
• Approved alley vacation east of Long Beach Blvd between 2400-2450 (8-0)
• Approved FY2023 budget hearing for Health and Human Services and Public Works (8-0)

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Initiative (Walk and Roll Long Beach) grant funding — approved
  $308,094
• Distracted Driving Education grant funding — approved
  $190,000
• Drug Impaired Driving Prevention grant funding — approved
  $250,000
• Sublease to Master Lease No. 9351 for office space — approved
  4401 Donald Douglas Drive, Suites 100 and 220 · $283,807
• Final subdivision map for Parcel Map No. 77115 — approved
  3065 East Ocean Boulevard · 1 units
• Contract with Spectra Company for window installation at Bay Shore Library — approved
  Bay Shore Library · $448,214
• Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for capital projects — approved
  $440,304

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation will review an administrative citation case for 3850 Atlantic Avenue. The meeting also includes an appeal regarding a Planning Bureau determination for 3590 Gundry Avenue and a triennial code adoption presentation.

• Administrative citation case for 3850 Atlantic Avenue (Pico Properties, LLC/Brian An)
• Appeal on the determination from the Planning Bureau for 3590 Gundry Avenue (Lars Sahanaja)
• Triennial code adoption presentation by Truong Huynh
• Vote for a new Chairman for the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation elected Charles Whitehead as chairman and Hakim Chambers as vice-chairman after Chairman Witten's term expired. The board also approved the May 16, 2022 minutes (4-1), upheld an administrative citation at 3850 Atlantic Avenue, and continued a case for 3590 Gundry Avenue to October 17, 2022. A special meeting was scheduled for August 29, 2022 to continue the Triennial Code Adoption Presentation.

• Elected Charles Whitehead as Chairman and Hakim Chambers as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 16, 2022 (4-1)
• Upheld administrative citation at 3850 Atlantic Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued case for 3590 Gundry Avenue to October 17, 2022 (4-1, Askin abstained)
• Scheduled special meeting for August 29, 2022 for Triennial Code Adoption Presentation

• Appeal on the Determination from the Planning Bureau - 3590 Gundry Avenue
  3590 Gundry Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will review reports from the Director and City Health Officer. The meeting includes discussions on mental health, substance abuse, and environmental justice issues. Members will also discuss Board goals, infrastructure, and current COVID-19 status in the city.

• Report from the Director of Health and Human Services
• Report from the City Health Officer on Communicable Disease Control activities
• Discussion of mental health and substance abuse issues
• Discussion of environmental justice issues
• Discussion of Board Goals and Infrastructure including recruitment efforts

The Board of Health and Human Services approved the July 8, 2022 meeting minutes and received reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. They discussed mental health and substance abuse issues, environmental justice, board goals, and COVID-19 status, approving recommendations for each discussion item. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Received and filed Director of Health and Human Services report
• Elected Sabrina Sanders to represent Board at City Council budget meeting (9-0)
• Received and filed City Health Officer report on communicable diseases
• Approved discussion on mental health and substance abuse issues
• Approved discussion on environmental justice issues
• Approved discussion on Board Goals and Infrastructure
• Approved discussion on COVID-19 status

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities is reviewing monthly reports from two standing committees. The commission will also consider a letter regarding FY23 library services budget considerations.

• Approval of July 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly report from Accessibility, Transportation & Services committee
• Monthly report from Youth, Employment and Services committee
• Letter to the mayor and city council regarding FY23 library services budget

Marine Advisory Commission

The Commission will consider an appeal regarding the termination of a permit for Kimberly Wilson due to violations of Long Beach Marina Rules and Regulations. Additionally, members will receive a presentation on a proposed Tribute Bench Program.

• Appeal from Kimberly Wilson regarding permit termination
• Proposed Tribute Bench Program presentation

The Marine Advisory Commission voted 4-0 (with two absent) to deny Kimberly Wilson's appeal and uphold the Marine Bureau's decision to terminate her marina permit for violating Long Beach Marina Rules and Regulations, effective August 21, 2022. The commission also approved minutes from July 14, 2022, and received and filed a presentation on the proposed Tribute Bench Program. The Manager's Report and committee status reports were laid over without action.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2022 meeting (4-0, 2 absent)
• Denied Kimberly Wilson's appeal and upheld permit termination effective Aug 21, 2022 (4-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed Tribute Bench Program presentation (4-0, 2 absent)
• Laid over Manager's monthly oral updates (no action)
• Laid over Executive Committee report (no action)
• Laid over Marine & Beach Maintenance/Operations Committee report (no action)

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the July 14, 2022, regular meeting. The body will also convene in a closed session to consider personnel discipline matters before referring findings to the City Manager.

• Approval of July 14, 2022, meeting minutes (22-032CP1)
• Closed session regarding personnel discipline matters
• Referral of findings to the City Manager (22-033CP2)

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission voted on 16 police complaint cases during closed session and unanimously approved referring the findings to the City Manager. The votes were mostly 8-0, with a few split votes (e.g., 7-1, 5-2-1). The commission also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting and received eComments.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2022 meeting (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Referred findings on 16 police complaint cases to City Manager (8-0)
• Case 21-102: Voted 8-0 on allegations including improper detention and use of force
• Case 21-098: Voted 8-0 on most allegations, 6-1-1 on unbecoming conduct
• Case 21-097: Voted 8-0 on two allegations, 7-1 on personal search
• Case 21-085: Voted 5-2-1 on unbecoming conduct
• Case 21-091: Voted 8-0 on profanity, 7-1 on racial bias
• Received and filed eComments for the meeting

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will hold a closed session to consider various personnel discipline matters. The discussion involves several specific case numbers regarding allegations against officers.

• Case 21-102: Improper Detention, Improper Arrest, Unbecoming Conduct, Failure to Take Action, & Use of Force
• Case 21-098: Unbecoming Conduct, Profanity, & Failure to Take Action
• Case 21-097: Unbecoming Conduct, Vehicle Search, & Personal Search
• Case 21-105: Use of Force & Unbecoming Conduct
• Case 21-091: Profanity & Racial Bias

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The commission will conduct a teleconference meeting including a roll call and reading of the mission statement. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 13, 2022, meeting and reports from various standing committees.

• Approval of July 13, 2022, meeting minutes

The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission approved the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote (two excused). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff reports, committee updates, and public participation. Commissioner Tushnet reported that the City Council is studying senior housing, and Commissioner Valencia discussed the FY23 budget.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 excused)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will review presentations on conflict of interest policies and alleged violations from the 2022 Primary Election. The body will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget and may authorize a memorandum regarding budgetary requests to city leadership.

• Presentation on alleged violations for the 2022 Primary Election
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) Proposed Budget
• Presentation on Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) and City of Long Beach Conflict of Interest Policies and Codes
• Report on staff attendance at the Annual Future of California Elections Network Conference
• Monthly update from the Ethics Officer

The Long Beach Ethics Commission unanimously approved all eight agenda items, including receiving and filing presentations on conflict of interest policies, alleged 2022 Primary Election violations, the FY23 proposed budget, and staff reports. The commission authorized the Chair and Vice Chair to submit a memorandum on FY23 budget requests and recommendations. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the July minutes and one absence on the conference attendance report.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Received and filed FPPC and City conflict of interest policies presentation (7-0)
• Received and filed alleged violations for 2022 Primary Election presentation (7-0)
• Approved FY23 budget presentation and authorized Chair/Vice Chair to submit budget memorandum (7-0)
• Received and filed report on Future of California Elections Network Conference attendance (6-0-1)
• Received and filed monthly update from Ethics Officer (7-0)
• Received and filed Ad Hoc Committees report (7-0)
• Received and filed eComments and emails (no vote recorded)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the June 8, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Veterans Banners Program and priorities for the Office of Veterans Support.

• Approval of June 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Veterans Banners Program
• Discussion of Priorities for Office of Veterans Support

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee is meeting to review financial reports and projections. The body will consider a review of General Fund budget trends and an overview of the City's Insurance Program.

• Review of City's General Fund budget projection trends and implications (22-09432)
• Overview of the City’s Insurance Program and financial status (22-09443)
• Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2022 meeting

The Budget Oversight Committee approved minutes from the August 2 meeting, received and filed a review of General Fund budget projection trends, and received and filed an overview of the City's Insurance Program. All substantive items were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2022 meeting (2-0, Uranga absent)
• Approved receiving and filing General Fund budget projection trends review (3-0)
• Approved receiving and filing Insurance Program overview (3-0)
• Received and filed eComments for the meeting

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding real property negotiations. The discussion involves the terms of sale for the Community Hospital of Long Beach located at 1720 Termino Avenue.

• Negotiation of sale terms for Community Hospital of Long Beach, 1720 Termino Avenue
• Conference with City real property negotiator Thomas B. Modica

• Negotiation of Terms of Sale for Community Hospital of Long Beach
  1720 Termino Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90804

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach met to review operational performance. The agenda includes approving July 2022 meeting minutes and receiving May 2022 financial and operational reports.

• Approval of July 12, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Receipt of May 2022 Financial and Operational Performance Reports

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach held a hybrid meeting on August 9, 2022. The board approved the minutes from the July 12, 2022 special meeting, received and filed the May 2022 financial and operational performance reports, and noted eComments received for the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 special meeting
• Received and filed May 2022 financial and operational performance reports
• Noted eComments received for the August 9, 2022 meeting

City Council

The City Council is discussing several proposed Charter amendments, including the establishment of a Police Oversight Commission and changes to election dates. The body is also conducting budget hearings for Fire, Police, and Parks, Recreation and Marine departments.

• Proposed Charter amendments for a Police Oversight Commission and public utilities consolidation
• Contract with Home Depot U.S.A. for maintenance supplies not to exceed $1,200,000 annually
• Contract amendment with Azteca Systems, LLC for Cityworks license totaling $68,200 annually
• Sales Tax Incentive Agreement amendment for Circle Porsche Audi at 1855 North Lakewood Boulevard
• Proposed renaming of a section of Channelview Park to Ashlee’s Park

The City Council voted 9-0 to place a charter amendment on the November 8, 2022 ballot to establish a Police Oversight Commission, replacing the Citizen Police Complaint Commission, and add a Director of Police Oversight position. A substitute motion to further study the CPCC and bring back options failed 3-6. The council also approved several other items, including a budget hearing for Fire, Police, and Parks departments, and placed other charter amendments on the ballot.

• Approved placing Police Oversight Commission charter amendment on Nov. 8 ballot (9-0)
• Failed substitute motion to further study CPCC and bring back options (3-6)
• Approved budget hearing for Fire, Police, Parks, Recreation and Marine (9-0)
• Laid over Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to Aug. 16 meeting (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved First Amendment to Sales Tax Incentive Agreement with Circle Porsche Audi (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $3,919,232 grant for Activating Safe Communities Program (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $2,348,500 contract for public safety mobile data terminals (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage, first reading (9-0)

• Adoption of Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR-03-21) and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (2205-02) — approved
• Submit Policy and Ordinance amendments to the California Coastal Commission — approved
• First Amendment to Sales Tax Incentive Agreement No. 32687 with Alant Corporation (dba Circle Porsche Audi) — approved
  1855 North Lakewood Boulevard

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a permit for a massage establishment and review a development agreement. The body will also review minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP22-016 and Local Coastal Development Permit LCDP22-024 for a massage establishment at 6480 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 150
• Fourth annual review of the Golden Shore Project Development Agreement for the 2021-2022 reporting period

The Long Beach Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and local coastal development permit for a massage establishment at 6480 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 150, with modified conditions. The commission also received and filed the fourth annual review of the Golden Shore Project Development Agreement, affirming compliance for 2021-2022. Both decisions passed 6-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved CUP22-016 and LCDP22-024 for massage establishment at 6480 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 150, with modified conditions (6-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed fourth annual review of Golden Shore Project Development Agreement, affirming compliance for 2021-2022 (6-0, 1 absent)

• Conditional Use Permit for massage establishment
  6480 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 150
• Local Coastal Development Permit
  6480 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 150
• Categorical Exemption
  6480 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 150

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve examination results for various city positions and review recruitment bulletins. The body will also consider extending non-career hours for five Public Health Associates due to COVID-19 and approve three provisional appointments for Recreation Assistants.

• Approval of examination results for positions including Police Officer-Lateral, Fire Engineer, and Registered Nurse
• Extension of non-career hours for Public Health Associates Jorge Martinez, Vivian Magallanes, Vanessa Nappi, Lizbeth Orozco, and Melissa Palacios
• Provisional appointments for Recreation Assistants Michael Quijada, Jasmine Smith, and Maria Gutierrez
• Approval of recruitment bulletins for Animal Health Technician, Aquatics Supervisor I-II, Buyer I-II, and Environmental Health Specialist I-IV
• Receipt of retirements and resignations for 14 city employees across various departments

The Civil Service Commission approved examination results for 16 job classifications, approved four job bulletins (one amended), and approved five COVID-19-related extensions of non-career hours for Public Health Associates. The Commission also approved three provisional appointments for Recreation Assistants and received and filed a presentation on recruitment and outreach. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved examination results for 16 classifications including Civil Engineer, Fire Engineer, and Police Recruit (4-0)
• Approved job bulletins for Animal Health Technician, Aquatics Supervisor, Buyer, and Environmental Health Specialist, with Buyer bulletin amended (4-0)
• Approved COVID-19 non-career hour extensions for five Public Health Associates (4-0)
• Approved provisional appointment of Michael Quijada as Recreation Assistant (4-0)
• Approved provisional appointment of Jasmine Smith as Recreation Assistant (4-0)
• Approved provisional appointment of Maria Gutierrez as Recreation Assistant (4-0)
• Received and filed Special Projects Committee recommendation on consent agenda modification (4-0)
• Received and filed Recruitment and Outreach Services Division overview presentation (4-0)

Civil Service Executive Committee

The Civil Service Executive Committee is holding a special meeting to review committee projects. The body will also hear comments from the public on matters within its jurisdiction.

• Review of Executive Committee Projects (Item 22-230CS)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee will review subcommittee updates and a United Way presentation. The committee is also considering the approval of a Values and Priorities document.

• Approval of July 6, 2022, meeting minutes
• Subcommittee updates including Community Capacity Building, Fundraising, Policy, Annual Report Ad-hoc, and Continuum of Care
• United Way presentation
• Setting of Homeless Services Advisory Committee Values and Priorities
• Update to the Mayor’s Fund presentation

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee approved its finalized Values and Priorities document (9-0) and received and filed subcommittee updates, a United Way presentation, an unsheltered homelessness response plan presentation, and the Homeless Services Bureau staff report. The Mayor's Fund presentation was tabled to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved HSAC Values and Priorities document (9-0)
• Received and filed subcommittee updates (9-0)
• Received and filed United Way presentation (9-0)
• Tabled Mayor's Fund presentation to next meeting (9-0)
• Received and filed Unsheltered Homelessness Response Plan presentation (9-0)
• Received and filed Homeless Services Bureau Staff Report (9-0)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2022 meeting (8-0-1 abstention)

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The Equity and Human Relations Commission will meet to receive presentations on community oversight for surveillance technology and a historic context statement regarding race and suburbanization. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the June 1, 2022, meeting.

• Presentation from Just Futures Law on Community Oversight Commissions for Surveillance Technology
• Presentation from the Department of Development Services on the Long Beach Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement
• Approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The Equity and Human Relations Commission received and filed two informational presentations: one from Just Futures Law on community oversight commissions for surveillance technology, and another from the Department of Development Services on the Long Beach Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement. Both items were approved to receive and file, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved minutes for June 1, 2022 meeting (7-0-2 abstentions)
• Received and filed presentation on Community Oversight Commissions for Surveillance Technology (9-0)
• Received and filed presentation on Long Beach Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement (8-0)

• Long Beach Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement

Budget Oversight Committee

The Budget Oversight Committee will meet via teleconference to review budget-related reports. The body is scheduled to receive updates on community educational opportunities and the Long Beach Recovery Act.

• Approval of minutes from the August 24, 2021 meeting
• Overview of budget engagement and educational opportunities for the community
• Update on Long Beach Recovery Act Highlights

The Budget Oversight Committee approved the minutes from its August 24, 2021 meeting (2-0, with one absence). It also received and filed an overview of budget engagement and educational opportunities (3-0) and an update on the Long Beach Recovery Act Highlights (3-0). No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes from August 24, 2021 meeting (2-0, Uranga absent)
• Received and filed budget engagement and educational opportunities overview (3-0)
• Received and filed Long Beach Recovery Act Highlights update (3-0)

As the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach will review a recommendation to approve the April 19, 2022, meeting minutes. The body will also consider a second amendment to an agreement containing covenants affecting real property with IMT Capital IV Gallery, LLC.

• Approval of April 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• Second amendment to the Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property with IMT Capital IV Gallery, LLC

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach approved the second amendment to the Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property with IMT Capital IV Gallery, LLC, and authorized the City Manager to execute it. The agency also approved the minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting. No public comments were made, and no new business was discussed.

• Approved minutes for April 19, 2022 meeting (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved second amendment to Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property with IMT Capital IV Gallery, LLC, and authorized City Manager to execute (8-0, 1 absent)

• Second amendment to the Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property with IMT Capital IV Gallery, LLC.

City Council

The City Council met to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The agenda included various administrative actions, contract authorizations, and property matters.

• Budget hearing for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Authorization of $99,542.50 payment for Dennis Price via Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
• Authorization of $72,500 payment for Calvin Moore via Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
• Settlement of lawsuit Raquel Navarro v. City of Long Beach for $70,000
• Lease for North Long Beach Higher Education Center at 635 East South Street

The City Council voted 9-0 to adopt the Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage Initiative, as amended, and to provide an Economic Impact Report to the City Council within five years. The council also approved the consent calendar (items 1-21, except item 9, which was approved separately), conducted a budget hearing for the proposed FY 2023 Budget, and approved several contracts and leases. The Strategic Vision 2030 presentation was laid over to a future meeting.

• Adopted Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage Initiative (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-21 except item 9 (9-0)
• Approved lease with Long Beach Arts District LLC for 635 East South Street (9-0)
• Approved $7,155,500 contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center construction management (9-0)
• Declared 6845 Atlantic Avenue as exempt surplus land (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved lease for Homeless Services Bureau office space at 333 West Broadway (7-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted ordinance amending council district boundaries (first reading) (7-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted ordinance amending marine areas code (ORD-22-0020) (7-0, 2 absent)

• Lease for North Long Beach Higher Education Center — approved
  635 East South Street
• Amend Contract No. 36292 with California Surveying and Drafting Supplies, Inc. — approved
  $176,000
• Purchase of John Deere 332G Skid Steer from Arizona Machinery, Inc. — approved
  $146,000
• Purchase of OMNI Catamaran boat from Elastec, Inc. — approved
  $186,531
• Local advertising contract with California Newspapers Partnership — approved
  $300,000
• Pest control services contract with Terminix International — approved
  $200,000

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission received a report from the LAEDC on the economic impact of the proposed healthcare minimum wage increase, heard public comment, and voted 9-0 (with one excused) to recommend the increase to the City Council. The recommendation was made after discussion among commissioners and staff.

• Approved recommendation to City Council on proposed healthcare minimum wage increase (9-0, 1 excused)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review reports from the Police and Fire Departments regarding the Long Beach Public Safety Continuum. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 24, 2022, meeting.

• Police Department report on services and initiatives for the Long Beach Public Safety Continuum
• Fire Department report on services and initiatives for the Long Beach Public Safety Continuum
• Approval of June 24, 2022, meeting minutes

Long Beach Bond Finance Authority

The Long Beach Bond Finance Authority approved the minutes from a July 14, 2020 joint meeting and adopted Resolution No. LBBFA-2022-01, authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related to Aquarium of the Pacific financing. Both motions passed 2-0 with one commissioner absent. No new business or public comment was conducted.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2020 joint meeting (2-0, Modica absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. LBBFA-2022-01 for Aquarium of the Pacific financing (2-0, Modica absent)

• Aquarium of the Pacific Financing

Long Beach Transit

The Board of Directors is reviewing multiple contract authorizations for transit operations. Items include funding applications for state subsidies, security system upgrades, and software licensing.

• Funding applications for Fiscal Year 2023 subsidies totaling $38,503,948
• Three-year uniform services contract with Mission Linen Supply
• Three-year Microsoft Enterprise Software Licensing agreement with CDW Government, LLC
• Contract with VOntas, Inc. for video security and passenger counters up to $3,326,545
• AV equipment purchase and deployment contract with EIDIM Group, Inc. up to $753,228

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors approved a resolution authorizing the President and CEO to file for $38,503,948 in Fiscal Year 2023 subsidies under the State Transit Assistance program and Transportation Development Act. The board also approved several contracts, including a $3.3M onboard video security system replacement and passenger counter installation, a $593,838 Microsoft software licensing agreement, and a $753,228 AV equipment purchase. Consent calendar items were approved, including meeting minutes and continued teleconferencing authorization. No substantive decisions were made on information items or the closed session.

• Approved resolution to file FY2023 state transit funding applications for $38,503,948
• Authorized $3,326,545 contract with VOntas, Inc. for onboard video security system and passenger counters
• Authorized $593,838 Microsoft enterprise software licensing agreement with CDW Government, LLC
• Authorized $753,228 contract with EIDIM Group, Inc. for AV equipment at LBTCO
• Authorized $49,206 contract with Mission Linen Supply for uniform services
• Approved minutes of June 23 and July 15, 2022 meetings
• Adopted resolution to continue teleconferencing meetings under AB 361
• Approved removal of August meeting from regular calendar

Sustainable City Commission

The Sustainable City Commission will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2023. The body will also receive presentations on the Youth Climate Corps Program and mobility initiatives.

• Election for positions of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2023
• Presentation from Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network on Youth Climate Corps Program
• Presentation from Department of Public Works Mobility Team on Mobility Programs and Initiatives

The Sustainable City Commission approved the May 26, 2022 minutes, received presentations on the Youth Climate Corps and Mobility Programs, and held elections for Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2023. All motions passed 8-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved minutes of May 26, 2022 meeting (8-0)
• Approved receiving Youth Climate Corps Program presentation (8-0)
• Approved receiving Mobility Programs and Initiatives presentation (8-0)
• Approved holding election for Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-2023 (8-0)

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Commission will review updates on a white paper regarding facial recognition technology and smart devices. Members will also receive a presentation on the implementation of the City's Digital Inclusion Initiative programs.

• Approval of minutes from the July 6, 2022, special meeting
• Update on 'Analysis and recommendations for regulating facial recognition technology and other "smart" devices and platforms'
• Presentation on the Implementation of the City's Digital Inclusion Initiative programs

The Technology and Innovation Commission approved the minutes from its July 6, 2022 special meeting, received and filed an update on the distribution of its white paper on facial recognition technology and related recommendations, and received and filed a presentation on the Digital Inclusion Initiative programs. All items were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes from July 6, 2022 special meeting (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved receiving and filing update on facial recognition white paper distribution and next steps (5-0)
• Approved receiving and filing presentation on Digital Inclusion Initiative programs (4-0, 1 absent)

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission will meet to review minutes from June 28, 2022. The body is scheduled to hold a study session regarding the Historic Context Statement: Suburbanization.

• Study session on the Historic Context Statement: Suburbanization
• Approval of June 28, 2022 meeting minutes

The Cultural Heritage Commission voted 4-0 (with two absent) to hold a study session on the Historic Context Statement: Suburbanization and Race. The motion was made by Commissioner Hunter and seconded by Commissioner Hinds. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting by the same vote.

• Approved study session on Historic Context Statement: Suburbanization and Race (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 (4-0, 2 absent)

• Study session on the Historic Context Statement: Suburbanization

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The commission will review a financial report ending June 30, 2022, and a presentation regarding the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program. Members are also asked to consider renewing a sidewalk and alley steam cleaning agreement.

• Renewal of agreement with Quality Commercial Cleaning Inc (dba Spectrum Facility Maintenance) for $55,534
• Presentation from Long Beach Transit regarding the Belmont Shore employee bus pass program
• Discussion regarding gateway signage replacement
• Review of financial report for the period ending June 30, 2022

The Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission approved all four agenda items unanimously (5-0, with two commissioners absent). These included approving the June 16, 2022 meeting minutes, receiving and filing the June 30, 2022 financial report, receiving and filing a presentation on the Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program, and renewing the sidewalk and alley steam cleaning agreement with Quality Commercial Cleaning Inc (dba Spectrum Facility Maintenance) through March 31, 2023 at a cost of $55,534. The commission also continued discussion on gateway signage replacement, approving the recommendation to continue the discussion.

• Approved June 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed financial report for period ending June 30, 2022 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed Long Beach Transit employee bus pass program presentation (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved $55,534 contract renewal with Quality Commercial Cleaning Inc for steam cleaning through March 31, 2023 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved continuation of gateway signage replacement discussion (5-0, 2 absent)

• gateway signage replacement

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for July 21, 2022, has been cancelled.

Airport Advisory Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included items such as the Phase II Terminal Improvement Program and the Annual Report.

• Phase II Terminal Improvement Program report
• Airport Advisory Commission Annual Report referral to City Council
• LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation
• Public Viewing Area Committee report
• Sustainability Committee report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several land use items, including alcohol service permits for a concession stand and a restaurant. The agenda also includes a residential duplex replacement project involving parking variances and a study session regarding zoning code updates.

• Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at Junipero Concession Stand, 2630 East Ocean Blvd
• Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for restaurant/office use at 5354 E. 2nd Street
• Appeal regarding tandem parking configuration at 5925 E. Seaside Walk
• Local Coastal Development Permit for a new duplex and garage at 5925 E. Seaside Walk
• Study session regarding Zone In zoning code updates

The Long Beach Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for on-site beer and wine sales at the Junipero Concession Stand (2630 East Ocean Blvd) with a 4-2 vote, and approved a site plan review, conditional use permit, and coastal development permit for the Bank of Belmont Shore remodel (5354 E. 2nd St) with modified conditions, 6-0. The commission also upheld an appeal overturning a zoning administrator's approval of tandem parking at 5925 E Seaside Walk, and continued a related coastal permit for the same property to August 18, 2022. A study session on Zone In zoning code updates was held and received.

• Approved CUP22-002 for alcohol service at Junipero Concession Stand (4-2)
• Approved SPR21-068, CUP21-022, and LCDP21-070 for Bank of Belmont Shore remodel with modified conditions (6-0)
• Upheld Appeal APL22-004, overturning zoning administrator's approval of tandem parking at 5925 E Seaside Walk (6-0)
• Continued LCDP for duplex replacement at 5925 E Seaside Walk to August 18, 2022 (6-0)
• Received and filed minutes of July 7, 2022 (6-0)
• Conducted study session on Zone In zoning code updates (no vote)

• Conditional Use Permit for onsite alcoholic beverage service at Junipero Concession Stand
  2630 East Ocean Blvd
• Exterior remodel and change of use for Bank of Belmont Shore to restaurant and office use
  5354 E. 2nd Street
• Conditional Use Permit for onsite alcohol sales at restaurant
  5354 E. 2nd Street
• Local Coastal Development Permit for outdoor dining on public sidewalk
  5354 E. 2nd Street
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s approval of tandem parking configuration and Standards Variances
  5925 E Seaside Walk
• Local Coastal Development Permit and Standards Variances for garage setback and oversized curb cut
  5925 E Seaside Walk · 2 units

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve examination results, hiring bulletins, and the extension of multiple eligible employment lists. The body will also discuss a recruitment incentive program and a presentation on recruitment and outreach services.

• Approval of examination results for roles including Police Recruit, Registered Nurse II, and Public Safety Dispatcher
• Extension of expiring eligible lists for various positions, including Police Officer-Lateral and Civil Engineer
• Review of a Recruitment Incentive Program
• Approval of a hiring bulletin for Equipment Mechanic I-II
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation for employee appeal item 04-D-1819

The Civil Service Commission approved the consent calendar items 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, which included examination results, bulletins, retirements, resignations, transfers, a reassignment, and extension of eligible lists. Item 5 (retirements) was pulled for discussion and approved separately. The commission also approved a selective certification for Environmental Health Specialist III-IV and received and filed a report on the Recruitment Incentive Program. An overview of the Recruitment and Outreach Services Division was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved minutes for Regular Meeting of July 6, 2022 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes for Dismissal Hearing 01-D-1819 of June 22, 2022 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent calendar items 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved item 5: receive and file retirements (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved selective certification for Environmental Health Specialist III-IV (5-0)
• Pulled item 11: Overview of Recruitment and Outreach Services Division (5-0)
• Received and filed Recruitment Incentive Program report (5-0)

Civil Service Special Projects Committee

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to hear public comments and review consent agenda items. The meeting includes a flag salute and roll call.

• Public comments on matters within the Commission's jurisdiction
• Review of 22-133CS Civil Service Commission consent agenda items

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The regular meeting of the Long Beach Community Investment Company scheduled for July 20, 2022, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Commission on Youth and Families

The Commission will review and consider the approval of meeting minutes from June 29, 2022. Staff reports for May and June 2022 are also scheduled to be received and filed.

• Approval of June 29, 2022, meeting minutes
• Receipt and filing of May 2022 staff reports
• Receipt and filing of June 2022 staff reports
• Committee status reports from Executive, Annual Forum, and Strategic Plan committees

The Commission on Youth and Families approved the minutes from its June 29, 2022 meeting and voted to receive and file the May and June 2022 staff reports, both by a 7-0 vote with one excused. No old or new business was discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2022.

• Approved June 29, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0, 1 excused)
• Received and filed May and June 2022 staff reports (7-0, 1 excused)

Joint Meeting of the Charter Amendment Committee and City Council

The Charter Amendment Committee and City Council will review several proposed changes to the Long Beach City Charter. These items include realigning election dates, establishing a Police Oversight Commission, and consolidating city utilities.

• Amendment to realign City primary election date with State even-numbered year dates
• Amendment to realign LBUSD primary election date with State even-numbered year dates
• Amendment to establish a Police Oversight Commission and Director of Police Oversight position
• Amendment regarding consolidation of water, sewer, and gas utilities into one public utility

The City Council voted 9-0 to approve three charter amendment recommendations, referring them to the full Council for placement on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The amendments would realign city and LBUSD primary elections with state election dates, establish a Police Oversight Commission with a Director of Police Oversight, and consolidate water, sewer, and gas utilities into a single publicly-owned utility. Public comments were received and filed for each item, and eComments were received and filed.

• Approved referral of charter amendment to realign city primary election with state dates (9-0)
• Approved referral of charter amendment to realign LBUSD primary election with state dates (9-0)
• Approved referral of charter amendment to establish Police Oversight Commission and Director of Police Oversight (9-0)
• Approved referral of charter amendment to consolidate water, sewer, and gas utilities into a single publicly-owned utility (9-0)
• Received and filed eComments for the joint meeting

Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee (Attorney/Client)

The committee will meet in a closed session to discuss legal matters with counsel. The discussion includes specific workers' compensation claims and pending litigation involving the City of Long Beach.

• Workers' Compensation Claim of Dennis Price (ADJ12316298)
• Workers' Compensation Claim of Calvin Moore (ADJ12969009)
• Pending Litigation: Raquel Navarro v. City of Long Beach (Case No. BC686956)

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation will vote for a new Chairman following the end of Eric Witten's term. The body will also consider appeals for administrative citations and a presentation on triennial code adoption.

• Vote for a new Chairman of the Board
• Administrative citation appeal for 3850 Atlantic Avenue
• Administrative citation appeal for 3718 Gundry Avenue
• Triennial Code Adoption presentation by Truong Huynh

Long Beach Transit

The Board of Directors will meet via videoconference to consider a resolution regarding meeting procedures. The primary action item is the adoption of a resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings per Assembly Bill 361

The Long Beach Transit Board of Directors held a special session via videoconference and adopted a resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with public comment and adjournment to the next regular meeting on July 28, 2022.

• Adopted resolution 22-048TR authorizing continued teleconferencing meetings under AB 361
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on July 28, 2022

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission is meeting to elect its leadership for the 2022-2023 term. The body will also consider personnel discipline matters in a closed session.

• Election for the position of Chair and Vice Chair (22-027CP1)
• Approval of June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (22-028CP2)
• Closed session for personnel discipline matters
• Vote and referral of findings to the City Manager (22-029CP3)

The Commission elected Michael Soto as Chair and Michele Anderson as Vice Chair for 2022-2023, both by 6-0 votes with 5 absent. It approved the June 9, 2022 meeting minutes and voted to refer findings from 12 police complaint cases to the City Manager, with most allegations sustained by 7-0 votes. The meeting included a closed session and no public comment.

• Elected Michael Soto as Chair (6-0, 5 absent)
• Elected Michele Anderson as Vice Chair (6-0, 5 absent)
• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0, 5 absent)
• Referred findings on 12 police complaint cases to City Manager (7-0, 4 absent)
• Case 21-080: voted 5-2 on one allegation, 7-0 on others, 6-1 on one
• Case 21-124: voted 6-0-1 on one allegation, 7-0 on others
• Received and filed eComments for the meeting

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Commission will receive a presentation from Library Services regarding the Center for Adaptive Technology at the Billie Jean Main Library. The presentation also covers resources being implemented to address access and equity gaps identified in a 2020 performance audit.

• Presentation: The Center for Adaptive Technology at the Billie Jean Main Library
• Discussion of 2020 Library Services Performance Audit recommendations
• Approval of June 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly report from Accessibility, Transportation and Services committee
• Monthly report from Youth, Employment and Programs committee

The commission received and filed a presentation from Library Services about the Center for Adaptive Technology at the Billie Jean Main Library and resources to address access gaps from the 2020 audit. It also approved the June 9, 2022 minutes and received monthly reports from two standing committees. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed Library Services presentation on adaptive technology and audit implementation
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed Accessibility, Transportation and Services committee report
• Received and filed Youth, Employment and Programs committee report

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will consider a recommendation to support the proposed FY23 Slip Fee Increase. This proposal follows City Council Action from May 5, 2015, regarding Marina Revenue Bonds, Series 2015. The commission will also review previous meeting minutes and receive monthly updates from the Manager.

• Proposed FY23 Slip Fee Increase
• Approval of June 9, 2022, meeting minutes

The commission voted 6-0 to support the proposed FY23 slip fee increase tied to the 2015 Marina Revenue Bonds and to submit the fee schedule to City Council for approval. It also approved the June 9, 2022 minutes and received the manager's monthly updates on marine and beach maintenance. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved recommendation to support FY23 slip fee increase and submit to City Council (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved receiving and filing manager's monthly oral updates (6-0, 1 absent)

• Proposed FY23 Slip Fee Increase

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission will hold a closed session meeting. The commission is scheduled to consider several personnel discipline matters regarding police conduct allegations.

• Review of allegation 21-080: Failure to Take Report, Failure to Take Action, Unbecoming Conduct & Failure to Investigate
• Review of allegation 21-079: Unbecoming Conduct, Improper Search & Improper Entry
• Review of allegation 21-092: Unbecoming Conduct, Vehicle Search & Improper Search
• Review of allegation 21-114: Failure to Care for Property, Unbecoming Conduct, Harassment, & Use of Force
• Review of multiple other allegations including dishonesty, harassment, and misuse of authority

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the June 8, 2022, meeting and hear from guest speaker Dennis Hum of Chase Bank. Standing committee reports covering various topics such as housing and safety are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of June 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Guest speaker: Dennis Hum, Chase Bank Community Manager for Long Beach-South Bay

The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission approved the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote, with two commissioners excused. The meeting featured a guest speaker from Chase Bank on senior fraud, a staff report on LBPD fraud workshops, and committee updates on housing, transportation, and legislation. No new or unfinished business was discussed.

• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 excused)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to conduct an election for the position of Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes several presentations regarding city procurement, conflict of interest codes, and commission updates.

• Election for Ethics Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on City of Long Beach procurement and accounts payable process
• Update and presentation on City Conflict of Interest Codes
• Update on the Ethics Commission Action Plan
• Monthly update from the Ethics Officer

The Long Beach Ethics Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its June 8 and June 29 meetings, elected Margo Morales as Chair and Barbara Pollack as Vice Chair, and received and filed presentations on procurement, conflict of interest codes, the action plan, and the Ethics Officer's monthly update. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved minutes of June 8 and June 29 meetings (7-0)
• Elected Margo Morales as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Barbara Pollack as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Received and filed procurement and accounts payable presentation (7-0)
• Received and filed Conflict of Interest Codes update (7-0)
• Received and filed Ethics Commission Action Plan update (7-0)
• Received and filed Ethics Officer monthly update (7-0)
• Received and filed Ad Hoc Committees report (7-0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is meeting to elect its leadership and review several city reports. The body will discuss procurement processes, conflict of interest codes, and the commission's action plan.

• Election for the position of Chair and Vice Chair of the Ethics Commission
• Presentation on City of Long Beach procurement and accounts payable process
• Update and presentation on City Conflict of Interest Codes
• Update on the Ethics Commission Action Plan
• Potential action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees

Long Beach Continuum of Care

The Board will vote on HUD and local CoC priorities and discuss reallocation policies. The meeting includes updates on unsheltered homelessness funding, year-round shelter RFPs, and the 2022 homeless count results.

• Vote on CoC HUD and Local Priorities
• Discussion of CoC Reallocation policy
• Discussion of Unsheltered Homelessness Notice of Funding Opportunity
• Year-Round Shelter RFP update
• 2022 Homeless Count overview

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0-1). The board discussed, but did not vote on, CoC priorities, reallocation, and the Unsheltered Homelessness NOFO. Staff announced that First to Serve, Inc. was selected as the operator for the Year-Round Shelter at Atlantic Farms Bridge Housing Community.

• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0-1)
• Selected First to Serve, Inc. as Year-Round Shelter operator (announced)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a study session to receive a presentation on the City of Long Beach's Food Safety Program. The presentation was given by staff from the Health and Human Services Department. The council voted unanimously to receive and file the presentation, and also received and filed eComments for the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed Food Safety Program presentation (9-0)
• Received and filed eComments for the special meeting

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to confer with the City's real property negotiator. The body will discuss the terms of sale or lease for nine specific motel properties within Long Beach.

• Negotiation for Travelodge at 80 Atlantic Avenue
• Negotiation for Vagabond Inn at 150 Alamitos Avenue
• Negotiation for Colonial Inn at 802 East Pacific Coast Highway
• Negotiation for Motel 6 at 1121 East Pacific Coast Highway
• Negotiation for Long Beach Motel, Luxury Inn, Dolly Varden Motel, City Center Motel, and Days Inn

The City Council held a study session to receive a presentation on the City of Long Beach's Food Safety Program. The presentation was given by city staff, and the council voted unanimously to receive and file the item. The meeting also received and filed eComments submitted for the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed Food Safety Program presentation (9-0)
• Received and filed eComments for the July 12, 2022 special meeting

• Negotiation of Terms of Sale or Lease for Travelodge
  80 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
• Negotiation of Terms of Sale or Lease for Vagabond Inn
  150 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
• Negotiation of Terms of Sale or Lease for Colonial Inn
  802 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90806
• Negotiation of Terms of Sale or Lease for Motel 6
  1121 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90806
• Negotiation of Terms of Sale or Lease for Long Beach Motel
  1063 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813
• Negotiation of Terms of Sale or Lease for Luxury Inn
  5950 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90805
• Negotiation of Terms of Sale or Lease for Dolly Varden Motel
  335 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
• Negotiation of Terms of Sale or Lease for City Center Motel
  255 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

The Housing Authority is considering a public hearing to review and certify a revised 2022 Annual Plan for transmission to HUD. The body is also reviewing a comprehensive update to the Administrative Plan to incorporate new federal regulations and local policy changes.

• Public hearing and certification of the revised 2022 Annual Plan
• Update to the Housing Authority Administrative Plan regarding HUD regulations
• Review of March and April 2022 Financial and Operational Performance Reports
• Presentation of 2020-2021 Family Self-Sufficiency Graduates

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach held a special meeting and approved several routine items, including receiving and filing financial reports for March and April 2022, and recognizing Family Self-Sufficiency graduates. The board conducted a public hearing and adopted a resolution to certify the revised 2022 Annual Plan, authorizing its transmission to HUD. It also adopted a resolution for a comprehensive update to the Administrative Plan to incorporate new HUD regulations and local policy changes. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Received and filed notice of adjournment of June 14, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 regular meeting
• Received and filed Financial and Operational Performance Reports for March 2022
• Received and filed Financial and Operational Performance Reports for April 2022
• Received and filed presentation of 2020-2021 Family Self-Sufficiency Graduates
• Conducted public hearing and adopted resolution to certify revised 2022 Annual Plan, authorizing transmission to HUD
• Adopted resolution for comprehensive update to Administrative Plan incorporating new HUD regulations and local policy changes

• Revision of the Annual Plan (2022)
• Update to the Housing Authority Administrative Plan

City Council

The City Council addressed several items including the declaration of primary election results and the scheduling of a General Municipal Election. The agenda also includes various contract authorizations for airport infrastructure, beach restroom maintenance, and economic recovery programs.

• Declaration of Primary Nominating Election results and notice of November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election
• Contract for Runway 12-30 Lighting Project at Long Beach Airport not to exceed $7,413,713
• Contract for beach restroom door replacement not to exceed $150,000 annually
• Amendment to construction materials testing contracts for Long Beach Airport up to $3,054,514
• Special tax of $0.14 per square foot for commercial properties in Belmont Shore

The City Council approved a motion to support the ARCHES hydrogen hub initiative, directing the City Manager to consider joining and requesting the Port's Harbor Commission to review within 30 days. It also approved a $6.7 million contract for the Rehabilitate Runway 12-30 Lighting Project at Long Beach Airport, along with several other contracts and resolutions. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved ARCHES hydrogen hub support resolution (9-0)
• Approved $6,739,739 contract for airport runway lighting (9-0)
• Approved $681,000 Arts Council for Long Beach grant (9-0)
• Approved $126,000 Modern Markets for All contract (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 CSULB Economic Recovery Analysis (9-0)
• Approved $1,759,500 increase for AppleOne staffing (9-0)
• Approved $450,000 Haworth office furniture contract (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Uptown Jazz Festival (9-0)

• Amend Contract No. 35615 and 35616 for construction materials testing and inspection services at Long Beach Airport — approved
  Long Beach Airport · $3.1M
• Contract for replacement and installation of beach restroom doors — approved
  $150,000
• Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License for Ruth’s Chris Steak House — approved
  180 East Ocean Boulevard
• Final subdivision map for 23-unit townhouse development — approved
  2200-2212 East 7th Street, 600-620 Dawson Avenue and 621 Daw · 23 units
• Resolution of Intention to vacate 122 feet of the east-west alley — approved
  east of Long Beach Boulevard and west of an unnamed north-so

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to review a presentation on the feasibility of a Municipal Broadband Study. The body will also discuss scheduling a special meeting regarding a Healthcare Minimum Wage Study.

• Presentation on Municipal Broadband Study feasibility from Director Lea Eriksen
• Discussion on calendaring a Special Meeting for the Healthcare Minimum Wage Study
• Update on economic support program communications for May and June 2022
• Presentation on new Commissioner Robert Smith

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved all six agenda items, including receiving a presentation on a Municipal Broadband Study, approving the May 9, 2022 minutes, and calendaring a special meeting on the Healthcare Minimum Wage Study. The only split vote was on the healthcare wage special meeting, which passed 6-1 with Commissioner Suarez dissenting.

• Approved receiving and filing presentation on new Economic Development Commissioner Robert Smith (7-0)
• Approved minutes for May 9, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing update on economic support program communications for May-June 2022 (7-0)
• Approved receiving and filing Municipal Broadband Study feasibility presentation (7-0)
• Approved calendaring special meeting on Healthcare Minimum Wage Study (6-1)
• Approved receiving and filing commissioner recommendations for future agenda items (7-0)

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services will review reports from the Director and City Health Officer. The regular agenda includes discussions on mental health, substance abuse, and environmental justice issues. Members will also discuss Board goals, infrastructure, and the current status of COVID-19 in the city.

• Discussion of mental health and substance abuse issues
• Discussion of environmental justice issues
• Discussion of Board Goals and Infrastructure including recruitment efforts
• Discussion of current COVID-19 status in the City
• Report from the Director of Health and Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services approved the minutes from its June 10, 2022 meeting by a 7-0 vote. After public comment (none given), the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 a.m. due to a lack of quorum caused by technical difficulties with a member's connection. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 10, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a permit for a new wireless telecommunication facility at 6201 East Willow Street. Additionally, they will review recommendations to change the zoning of Tanaka Park to dedicate it as public open space.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 70-foot mono-pine wireless facility at 6201 East Willow Street
• Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA22-001) to add Tanaka Park to Table 35-2
• Zoning Map Change (ZCHG22-001) to change Tanaka Park from Single-Family Residential (R-1-N) to Park (P)

The Long Beach Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new 70-foot mono-pine wireless telecommunications facility at 6201 East Willow Street, accepting a categorical exemption. It also recommended that the City Council adopt zoning changes to dedicate Tanaka Park in perpetuity for public open space, including a zoning code amendment and a map change from R-1-N to Park. Both items passed 6-0 with one absence. The meeting also included approval of the June 2, 2022 minutes.

• Approved CUP21-019 for 70-foot mono-pine cell tower at 6201 East Willow Street (6-0)
• Accepted Categorical Exemption CE22-078 for the cell tower project (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt ZCA22-001 to add Tanaka Park to park dedication table (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt ZCHG22-001 to rezone Tanaka Park from R-1-N to Park (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 (6-0)

• Installation of a new 70-foot mono-pine wireless telecommunication facility
  6201 East Willow Street
• Zoning Code Amendment and Zoning Map Change for Tanaka Park dedication
  Tanaka Park

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve examination results for multiple city positions and review personnel actions. The body will consider extensions for non-career hours related to COVID-19 and various provisional appointments. The meeting also includes the filing of several employee retirements and resignations.

• Approval of examination results for 11 positions, including Police Recruit and Registered Nurse
• Extension of non-career hours for three Public Health Associates due to COVID-19
• Provisional appointment request for Gas Construction Worker Arturo Grimaldo
• Reappointment of resigned employee Dana Clark as Community Services Supervisor
• Approval of a recruitment bulletin for Recycling Specialist I-II

The Civil Service Commission approved multiple personnel recommendations, including examination results for various positions, extensions of provisional appointments, a selective certification, and the reappointment of a resigned employee. All votes were 3-0 with two commissioners absent. The commission also approved the consent calendar items and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 22, 2022 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-9 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved examination results as amended for 11 positions (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved extension of provisional appointment for Recycling Specialist I-II (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved selective certification for Safety Specialist III (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved reappointment of resigned employee Dana Clark (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved provisional appointment for Gas Construction Worker (3-0, 2 absent)

Technology and Innovation Commission

The Technology and Innovation Commission will discuss the distribution of a white paper on regulating facial recognition technology and smart devices. The body is also reviewing a proposed Data Privacy Guidelines and Implementation Plan.

• White paper on regulating facial recognition technology and 'smart' devices
• Equity and Human Relations Commission recommendations on facial recognition
• Revised proposed Data Privacy Guidelines and Implementation Plan
• Election for the position of Vice Chair

The Technology and Innovation Commission approved the minutes from May 18, 2022, and unanimously approved receiving and filing the white paper on facial recognition technology and related recommendations, as well as the revised Data Privacy Guidelines and Implementation Plan. The commission also held an election for Vice Chair, which was approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved receiving and filing facial recognition white paper and Equity and Human Relations Commission recommendations (5-0)
• Approved revised Data Privacy Guidelines and Implementation Plan (5-0)
• Approved election for Vice Chair position (5-0)

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The committee will review subcommittee updates and a presentation regarding the homeless count. Members will also consider appointing a representative to the Continuum of Care Board and electing a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Subcommittee updates for Community Capacity Building, Fundraising, Policy, and Annual Report Ad-hoc
• Appointment of a representative for the Long Beach Continuum of Care Board
• Discussion on setting committee values and priorities
• Homeless Count presentation

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee appointed Julie Lie as Chair and Desiree Rew as Vice Chair, and appointed Sylvia Guerrero as the Long Beach Continuum of Care Board representative. The committee also approved minutes, received subcommittee updates, discussed values and priorities, and received a homeless count presentation and staff report.

• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed all subcommittee updates (9-0)
• Appointed Sylvia Guerrero as CoC Board representative (9-0)
• Received and filed discussion on committee values and priorities (9-0)
• Received and filed chair and vice chair election (9-0)
• Received and filed homeless count presentation (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Received and filed Homeless Services Bureau staff report (9-0)

Equity and Human Relations Commission

The July 6, 2022, meeting of the Equity and Human Relations Commission was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included items regarding surveillance technology oversight and a historic context statement.

• Presentation from Just Futures Law on Community Oversight Commissions for Surveillance Technology
• Presentation from the Department of Development Services on the Long Beach Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement

• Long Beach Race and Suburbanization Historic Context Statement Presentation

Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee

The Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee will review the minutes from the March 1, 2022, meeting. The committee is also considering Charter Commission appointments and reappointments for forwarding to the City Council.

• Approval of March 1, 2022, meeting minutes (22-07611)
• Charter Commission appointments and reappointments (22-07672)

The Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee approved the minutes from its March 1, 2022 meeting and approved a recommendation to receive Charter Commission appointments and reappointments, forwarding the item to the City Council for final approval. Both motions passed 2-0 with one member absent. Public comments were received and filed, and no members of the public spoke.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 committee meeting (2-0, Supernaw absent)
• Approved receiving Charter Commission appointments/reappointments and forwarded to City Council (2-0, Supernaw absent)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on various city contracts, legal settlements, and grant acceptances. Key actions include funding for the LB-MUST Phase 2 Project and authorizations for police equipment and community policing programs.

• Acceptance of $3,973,140 grant for the Long Beach Municipal Urban Stormwater Treatment (LB-MUST) Phase 2 Project
• Contract with Quinn Company for a 375-kilowatt emergency generator not to exceed $289,983
• Settlement payment of $245,000 for lawsuit Crystal Whitsett v. City of Long Beach
• Contract with Illumination Foundation for Project Roomkey interim housing not to exceed $412,807
• Authorization for Long Beach Police Department to continue use of military equipment per AB 481

The Long Beach City Council approved the consent calendar (items 1-21, except withdrawn items 12 and 16), including settlements, contracts, and grants. It also approved several regular agenda items, including directing the City Manager to fund community policing programs, accepting a $3.97M stormwater grant, and adopting ordinances for park dedications and rezoning. Two items were withdrawn: the Medi-Cal agreement (item 12) and the military equipment use authorization (item 28).

• Approved consent calendar items 1-21 (8-0, Supernaw absent)
• Approved $245,000 settlement in Crystal Whitsett v. City of Long Beach (consent calendar)
• Approved $3,973,140 stormwater grant for LB-MUST Phase 2 (7-0, Supernaw and Richardson absent)
• Directed City Manager to fund Neighborhood Walks and expand Bicycle Beats program (8-0, Supernaw absent)
• Withdrew military equipment use authorization (7-0, Supernaw and Richardson absent)
• Adopted ordinance for park land dedication (ORD-22-0017) (6-0, Supernaw, Richardson, Zendejas absent)
• Adopted ordinance amending park dedication table (ORD-22-0019) (6-0, Supernaw, Richardson, Zendejas absent)
• Adopted ordinance for parks rezoning (ORD-22-0018) (6-0, Supernaw, Richardson, Zendejas absent)

• Purchase of 375-kilowatt emergency generator and trailer from Quinn Company — approved
  Citywide · $289,983
• Contract No. 36227 with Illumination Foundation for Project Roomkey program services — approved
  1500 East Pacific Coast Hwy · 47 units · $412,807
• Agreement with County of Los Angeles for HIV/AIDS Benefits Specialty Services — approved
  Citywide · $127,532
• Agreement with California Department of Public Health for tuberculosis prevention and control activities — approved
  Citywide · $159,435
• Agreement with County of Los Angeles for Regional Distribution Site funding — approved
  Citylag · $764,416

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed session to confer with legal counsel. This meeting is held pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 regarding existing litigation.

• Litigation: Hector Ochoa vs. City of Long Beach, United States District Court Case No. CV14-04307 DSF (FFMx)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission held a study session on the Lobbyists Ordinance and disclosure requirements. After discussion, the commission voted 7-0 to send the report back to the Ad Hoc Committee to draft a proposal for a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the eComments item was received and filed.

• Approved motion to send lobbyist ordinance report back to Ad Hoc Committee for proposal drafting (7-0)
• Received and filed eComments and emails for the June 29, 2022 meeting

Commission on Youth and Families

The Commission on Youth and Families will hold a special meeting to present completion certificates to the Young Community Planners of Long Beach. The body will also consider approving meeting minutes from March 16, 2022, and receiving staff reports from March and April 2022.

• Completion Certificates for the Young Community Planners of Long Beach
• Approval of March 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Receipt and filing of March 2022 and April 2022 staff reports

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness for construction projects in historic districts, continued a landmark nomination, reopened a hearing to reaffirm a prior decision, and made a Navy Trust appointment. All votes were 5-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 305 sq ft rear addition at 3335 E. 1st St (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 137 sq ft rear addition at 2556 E. 3rd St (5-0)
• Continued landmark nomination for 822 W. Willow St to Aug 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Reopened and reaffirmed April 26 decision on 3758 California Ave (5-0)
• Approved appointment to Navy Memorial Heritage Trust Board (5-0)
• Received and filed May 31, 2022 minutes (5-0)

• Historic landmark designation for 822 W. Willow Street — continued
  822 W. Willow Street
• Construction of a two-story addition at 3335 E. 1st Street
  3335 E. 1st Street
• Demolition and construction of single-story rear addition at 2556 E. 3rd Street
  2556 E. 3rd Street
• Reopen public hearing for 3758 California Avenue
  3758 California Avenue

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the April 29, 2022, meeting. Additionally, members will receive a presentation regarding the Framework for Advancing Peace from Health & Human Services.

• Approval of April 29, 2022, meeting minutes
• Presentation on Framework for Advancing Peace from Health & Human Services

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 29, 2022 meeting and received a presentation on the Framework for Advancing Peace from Health & Human Services, which was approved unanimously. The committee also received and filed eComments for the meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from April 29, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Framework for Advancing Peace presentation (3-0)
• Received and filed eComments for June 24, 2022 meeting

Long Beach Transit

The Board of Directors will meet to consider several contract authorizations and agency reports. Key items include a water taxi management extension and social media expense reimbursements.

• One-year contract extension with Catalina Express for water taxi management not to exceed $872,011
• Contract extension with Commune Communications for social media expenses not to exceed $292,000 total
• Transportation Development Act FY 2019 - FY 2021 Triennial Performance Review
• GoPass Program Implementation Update
• LBTCO Board Chamber Concepts Presentation

The Long Beach Transit Board approved extending the Catalina Express water taxi management and operations contract for one year at a cost not to exceed $872,011. They also approved extending the Commune Communications contract to include social media expense reimbursement, totaling up to $292,000. The board adopted a resolution to continue teleconferencing meetings under Assembly Bill 361 and approved the minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting. Several informational items were presented, including the monthly financial report and the GoPass program update.

• Approved one-year extension of Catalina Express water taxi contract up to $872,011
• Approved extension of Commune Communications contract for social media reimbursement up to $292,000
• Adopted resolution to continue teleconferencing meetings under AB 361
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2022 regular meeting

• Contract extension with Catalina Express for water taxi management and operations service
  $872,011
• Contract extension with Commune Communications for social media expenses reimbursement
  $292,000

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is conducting a routine session to approve personnel actions, including examination results, job bulletins, and staff changes. The agenda includes the approval of 11 resignations, notably eight from the Police Department, and six retirements. The body will also extend eligible lists for various positions and approve a revised classification specification for Parking Control Supervisor.

• Approval of 11 resignations, including 8 Police Officers and 1 Firefighter
• Approval of 6 retirements, including a Senior Civil Engineer and a Police Officer
• Approval of examination results for Assistant Administrative Analyst, Gardener, Public Safety Dispatcher, and Systems Support Specialist
• Approval of job bulletins for Senior Equipment Operator (Bulldozer & Backhoe) and Senior Equipment Operator (Crane)
• Approval of revised classification specification for Parking Control Supervisor

The Commission approved a revised classification specification for Parking Control Supervisor, adding a one-year supervisory experience requirement, despite concerns about labor market impacts. It also approved extensions of probationary periods, non-career hours, and eligible lists, and referred a rule extension to the Executive Committee for potential permanent change.

• Approved revised Parking Control Supervisor classification spec (5-0)
• Approved 3-month probation extension for Animal Control Officer Christian High (4-0, 1 excused)
• Approved non-career hour extensions for Eddie Medrano and Jasmine Smith (4-0, 1 excused)
• Approved 6-month extension of expiring eligible lists (consent calendar)
• Approved consent calendar items 3, 5-8, 11 (4-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2022 as amended (4-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Suspension Hearing 07-S-1819 minutes (4-0, 1 excused)
• Referred Article VIII Section 115(3) extension to Executive Committee for review

Technology and Innovation Commission

The June 22, 2022, meeting of the Technology and Innovation Commission was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included items regarding facial recognition technology white papers, data privacy guidelines, and a Vice Chair election.

• Review of 'Analysis and recommendations for regulating facial recognition technology and other "smart" devices and platforms' white paper
• Review of revised proposed Data Privacy Guidelines and Implementation Plan
• Election for the position of Vice Chair

The Long Beach Community Investment Company

The Long Beach Community Investment Company is meeting to conduct a second public hearing on the 2023-2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the FY 2022-2023 First Action Plan. The board will accept public comment and recommend these plans to the City Council for approval.

• Second public hearing on the 2023-2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan
• FY 2022-2023 First Action Plan
• Action Plan Amendments for FY 2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2018-2019, and 2017-2018
• Approval of May 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Long Beach Community Investment Company held a special meeting on June 22, 2022, and approved two items. First, the board approved the minutes from the May 18, 2022 regular meeting. Second, after a second public hearing, the board recommended City Council approval of the 2023-2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, the FY 2022-2023 First Action Plan, and prior Action Plan Amendments. Both motions passed 5-0, with one member excused.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 regular meeting (5-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended City Council approval of 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, FY 2022-2023 Action Plan, and prior amendments (5-0, 1 excused)

• Second public hearing on the 2023 - 2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, FY 2022-2023 First Action Plan, and prior Action P — introduced
  Citywide

Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee (Attorney/Client)

The committee will meet in a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. This includes discussions on specific workers' compensation claims and pending court litigation.

• Workers' Compensation Claim of Roque Foster (ADJ10746658)
• Workers' Compensation Claim of Ali Assef (ADJ12892203)
• Pending Litigation: Crystal Whitsett v. City of Long Beach, et al. (Case No. BC724248)

City Council

The City Council addressed a wide range of items including contract amendments, utility refunds, and zoning adjustments. The agenda includes several recommendations for the Consent Calendar and multiple public hearings regarding park dedications and entertainment permits.

• Temporary pet licensing amnesty program from June 24 to August 23, 2022
• $300,000 grant application for Climate Action and Adaption Plan implementation
• $247,967 gas utility refund for Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport
• Condominium unit subdivision at 1339 - 1347 Pine Avenue
• Vacation of streets and alleys within the Seaport Village complex

The Long Beach City Council approved a five-year hotel management agreement with Evolution Hospitality, LLC to reopen and operate the Queen Mary hotel, attractions, parking, retail, food and beverage services, and ship-related events, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. The council also approved a $1.43 million supplemental agreement with ASM Global for capital improvements at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and extended a moratorium on new stand-alone residential construction along certain corridors in west Long Beach. All votes were 6-0 or 7-0 with two or three members absent.

• Approved Queen Mary hotel management agreement with Evolution Hospitality (6-0)
• Approved $1,429,962 supplemental agreement with ASM Global for Convention Center improvements (5-0, Allen recused)
• Adopted emergency ordinance extending residential construction moratorium on Willow St and Santa Fe Ave (6-0)
• Approved $4.5M increase to LACMTA law enforcement contract, revised to $45.95M (6-0)
• Approved $5.81M property insurance and $144K earthquake insurance purchase (6-0)
• Approved $5.73M excess liability insurance and related policies (6-0)
• Approved $1.2M increase to Interval House homeless services contracts (6-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Starbucks workers' right to organize (7-0)

• Grant application for Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP) Implementation Plan — approved
  Citywide · $300,000
• Amend Contract No. 3160000028 with Sunward Adventures for travel services — approved
  $1.1M
• Award contract to Anaya Enterprises Inc. for apparel with embroidery and screen-print — approved
  $200,000
• Amend Contract No. 36248 with SoCal Sewer & Water for plumbing services — approved
  $625,000
• Purchase of a 22-foot Class C Recreational Vehicle — approved
  $115,496
• Purchase of excess workers’ compensation insurance — approved
  $628,456
• Final subdivision map for Tract No. 82140 — approved
  1339-1347 Pine Avenue · 10 units
• Amend Agreement No. 35842 with Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) — approved
  1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard · $291,000

Economic Development and Finance Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Committee will hold a study session regarding the Worker Protection Ordinance approved on February 15, 2022. Members will also receive reports on a Sales Tax Study and recent economic indicators.

• Study session on the Worker Protection Ordinance (22-02674)
• Report on a recent Sales Tax Study Report (22-05283)
• Report on economic indicators from staff and Dr. Seiji Steimetz of Cal State Long Beach (22-07225)
• Withdrawn item: Study session on the Blueprint 2.0 10-year plan (22-05272)

The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the minutes from March 8, 2022, and received a study session on the Worker Protection Ordinance. It also received and filed reports on the Sales Tax Study and Economic Indicators, with the Sales Tax Study laid over to the next meeting. The Blueprint 2.0 study session was withdrawn.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Laid over Sales Tax Study Report to next meeting (3-0)
• Approved Worker Protection Ordinance study session (3-0)
• Approved Economic Indicators report (3-0)
• Received and filed eComments (3-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to conduct closed session conferences. Discussions included the terms of sale for a property and legal matters regarding litigation.

• Sale terms for Community Hospital of Long Beach at 1720 Termino Avenue
• Closed session regarding threatened or anticipated litigation
• Existing litigation: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and Frederic R. Sparrevohn v. City of Long Beach (Case No. 22STCV12003)

The minutes for the June 21, 2022 special City Council meeting contain only a call to order and a reference to official PDFs for the agenda and minutes. No specific actions, approvals, or votes are recorded in the provided text, so no substantive decisions can be reported.

• Negotiation of Terms of Sale for Community Hospital of Long Beach
  1720 Termino Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90804

Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission

The commission will review a proposed agreement with Long Beach Transit to provide sponsored boarding for employees. Members will also discuss the scope of work for upcoming sidewalk and alley steam cleaning contract extensions.

• Agreement with Long Beach Transit for employee bus boarding
• Sidewalk and alley steam cleaning services scope of work
• Gateway signage replacement discussion
• May 2022 financial report

The commission approved an agreement with Long Beach Transit to provide sponsored boarding for Belmont Shore employees on all LBT buses, and approved a motion to address sidewalk and alley steam cleaning concerns by meeting with the contractor, adding weekly trash enclosure cleanings, preparing for a new bid, and increasing the contract amount by up to $10,000 annually. It also approved the May 2022 minutes, received the May 31, 2022 financial report, and continued gateway signage replacement discussions. All votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Approved agreement with Long Beach Transit for sponsored employee boarding (6-0)
• Approved motion to meet with steam cleaning contractor, add weekly trash cleanings, prepare new bid, and increase contract up to $10,000 annually (6-0)
• Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed financial report for period ending May 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Continued discussion on gateway signage replacement (6-0)

• Agreement with Long Beach Transit (LBT) to provide Belmont Shore employees with sponsored boarding on all LBT buses
• sidewalk and alley steam cleaning services scope of work for upcoming contract extension
• gateway signage replacement

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review fee waiver requests and a permit for a non-profit to operate a community garden. The body will also receive the Director's monthly highlights report for June 2022.

• Right of entry permit for Strength Based Community Change to operate a community garden at McBride Park from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025
• Approval or denial of fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment A
• Tribute Bench Program presentation
• Employee of the Month presentation for May 2022

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a right of entry permit for Strength Based Community Change to develop and operate a community garden at McBride Park for three years, with two possible three-year renewals. The commission also approved fee waiver requests, the May 19, 2022 minutes, and the Director's monthly highlights report. All votes were 5-0 with one excused and one absent.

• Approved right of entry permit for community garden at McBride Park (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver requests per Attachment A (5-0)
• Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Director's monthly highlights report (5-0)

• Right of entry permit for community garden at McBride Park
  McBride Park

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will conduct elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Viewing Area Committee, the Sustainability Committee, and airport staff.

• Election of Commission Chair
• Election of Commission Vice Chair
• Public Viewing Area Committee report
• Sustainability Committee report
• June 2022 Monthly Airport Staff Reports

The Long Beach Airport Advisory Commission approved all agenda items, including receiving reports and electing new leadership. Katie Larson was elected Chair and Robert Duarte was elected Vice Chair, both by a 6-0 vote with three absences. The commission also approved minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting and received reports on the LGB Business Partner Spotlight, Public Viewing Area Committee, Sustainability Committee, and monthly staff reports.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting (5-0, 4 absent)
• Received and filed LGB Business Partner Spotlight presentation (6-0, 3 absent)
• Received and filed Public Viewing Area Committee report (6-0, 3 absent)
• Received and filed Sustainability Committee report (6-0, 3 absent)
• Received and filed Monthly Airport Staff Reports for June 2022 (6-0, 3 absent)
• Elected Katie Larson as Chair (6-0, 3 absent)
• Elected Robert Duarte as Vice Chair (6-0, 3 absent)
• Excused absent commissioners (6-0, 3 absent)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for Thursday, June 16, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2022.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special planning meeting. The agenda includes a review of the 2021 retreat and planning for 2022-2023.

• Review of 2021 retreat
• Planning for 2022-2023
• Media training for commissioners

The Civil Service Commission met for a planning session, reviewing 2021 retreat work and beginning 2022-2023 planning. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting included media training and public comments were none.

City Council

The City Council is considering a one-year extension of a moratorium on new residential stand-alone construction along Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue. The body is also awarding several service contracts and processing various community donations.

• Proposed 12-month extension of building permit moratorium on Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue
• Contract for Free Internet Services & Computing Devices Program with Human-I-T for up to $1,200,000
• Lawsuit settlement payment of $125,000 for Ruben Ayson Simon, Jr. v. City of Long Beach
• Contract for cannabis industry technical assistance with Rithya Siddhartha Tang DBA SBA and 4Front Partners, LLC up to $230,000
• Contract for slurry ready-mix concrete with Gunner Concrete Inc. up to $381,600 annually

The City Council voted 8-1 to extend for one year an urgency ordinance temporarily limiting new residential stand-alone construction along Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue corridors in West Long Beach. The Council also approved, 8-1, an amended parklet program option requiring businesses to indicate interest in a permanent permit by June 20, 2022, with feasibility determinations by June 30, 2022. Additionally, the Council approved a consent calendar of 20 items, including a $125,000 lawsuit settlement and a $1.2 million contract for free internet services and computing devices.

• Extended urgency ordinance ORD-22-0016 limiting residential construction on Willow St and Santa Fe Ave corridors (8-1)
• Approved parklet program Option Two with June 20 interest deadline and June 30 feasibility review (8-1)
• Approved $125,000 settlement in Ruben Ayson Simon Jr. v. City of Long Beach (consent calendar)
• Awarded $1.2M contract to Human-I-T for Free Internet Services & Computing Devices Program (consent calendar)
• Approved $230,000 contracts for Cannabis Social Equity Program technical assistance (consent calendar)
• Approved $724,481 contract for power medical gurneys with Howmedica Osteonics Corp (8-1)
• Approved resolution requesting 5% Harbor Fund transfer to Tidelands Operating Fund (8-1)
• Laid over car wash appeal at 5005 Long Beach Blvd to July 13, 2022 (9-0)

• Cannabis Social Equity Program technical assistance — approved
  $230,000
• Free Internet Services & Computing Devices Program implementation and administration — approved
  $1.2M
• furnishing and delivering as-needed slurry ready-mix concrete — approved
  $381,600
• purchase of a Ford F-750 flatbed tow truck car carrier — approved
  $247,373
• purchase, deliver, and install office furniture — approved
  $1.1M
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Assistance Program services — approved
  $100,800

Long Beach Continuum of Care

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board is meeting to review subcommittee reports and the FY 2021 CoC Score debrief. The body is deciding on the approval of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3.

• Recommendation to approve Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3
• FY 2021 CoC Score Debrief
• Lived Experience Advisory Board Recommendations
• Homeless Services Bureau Operations Report
• Reports from Policies and Standards, Coordinated Entry System, and Quality, Data, and Performance subcommittees

The Long Beach Continuum of Care Board approved the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 3 allocations by program type and the associated metric goals, as recommended. The board also approved the minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting. Subcommittee reports were presented, and the FY 2021 CoC score debrief was discussed, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved HHAP Round 3 allocations by program type and metric goals (9-2, 3 absent)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2022 meeting (10-0, 1 abstain, 3 absent)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met for a special session to discuss personnel and labor matters in closed session. The meeting included public comment and recessed at 3:39 PM.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Labor negotiations with the City Manager

Joint Meeting of the Charter Amendment Committee and City Council

The Charter Amendment Committee and City Council are meeting to review community comments and move toward second public hearings on several proposed city charter changes. These proposals include aligning election dates with the state and restructuring city oversight and utility administration.

• Proposed amendment to realign City primary election dates with State primary and general election dates
• Proposed amendment to realign LBUSD primary election dates with State primary and general election dates
• Proposed amendment to establish a Police Oversight Commission and a Director of Police Oversight position
• Proposed amendment to consolidate the natural gas utility administration with the Long Beach Water Department

The City Council voted 9-0 to advance three proposed charter amendments to a second public hearing: realigning city and LBUSD primary elections with state dates, establishing a Police Oversight Commission with a Director of Police Oversight, and consolidating natural gas utility administration with the Water Department. The council also received and filed public comments and supporting documentation for each item, plus eComments for the meeting.

• Advanced charter amendment to realign city primary election with state dates to second hearing (9-0)
• Advanced charter amendment to realign LBUSD primary election with state dates to second hearing (9-0)
• Advanced charter amendment to establish Police Oversight Commission and Director of Police Oversight to second hearing (9-0)
• Advanced charter amendment to consolidate natural gas utility with Water Department to second hearing (9-0)
• Received and filed eComments for the joint meeting

Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation

The June 13, 2022 meeting of the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2022.

Board of Health and Human Services

The Board will receive reports on communicable disease control and a presentation on homeless services in Long Beach. Members are scheduled to discuss mental health, substance abuse, environmental justice, and the current status of COVID-19 in the city.

• Presentation on homeless services in Long Beach
• Discussion on mental health and substance abuse issues
• Discussion on environmental justice issues
• Report on Communicable Disease Control activities
• Discussion on COVID-19 status in the City

The Board approved the May 13, 2022 minutes and received and filed reports from the Director of Health and Human Services and the City Health Officer. The Director reported a $3.9 million grant for violence prevention and an estimated $2.8 million for public health workforce support. The Board also received a presentation on homeless services and approved it. Four discussion items were laid over without action.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2022 meeting (10-0)
• Received and filed Director's report on $3.9M violence prevention grant and $2.8M state funding estimate
• Received and filed City Health Officer's report on communicable disease activities
• Approved homeless services presentation (received and filed)

Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee

The Economic Development Commission Revolving Loan Subcommittee is meeting to review a microenterprise loan application. The body will also receive a staff presentation regarding the City’s Revolving Loan Fund portfolio.

• Proposed $35,000 Microenterprise Loan for Jackie L. Stevenson dba Jackie’s at 3600 E. Anaheim Street, Unit B
• Staff presentation on the City’s Revolving Loan Fund portfolio

The Revolving Loan Subcommittee approved a $35,000 Microenterprise Loan for Jackie L. Stevenson dba Jackie's at 3600 E. Anaheim Street, Unit B. It also received and filed commissioner recommendations, the February 25, 2022 minutes, and a staff presentation on the Revolving Loan Fund portfolio. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $35,000 Microenterprise Loan for Jackie L. Stevenson dba Jackie's (3-0)
• Received and filed commissioner recommendations for future agenda items (3-0)
• Received and filed minutes from February 25, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed staff presentation on Revolving Loan Fund portfolio (3-0)

Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities is meeting to review committee reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The commission will also consider a recommendation to elect new executive officers for the upcoming term.

• Approval of May 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Youth, Employment and Program standing committee monthly report
• Accessibility, Transportation and Services standing committee monthly report
• Election of 2022-2023 executive officers: Kim Vuong (Chair), Steve Adams (Vice Chair), and Dr. Nicholas Matthews (Secretary)

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from its May 12, 2022 meeting, received and filed monthly reports from two standing committees, and approved the slate of 2022-2023 executive officers as recommended by the Ad-Hoc Nominating Committee. The approved slate names Kim Vuong as Chair, Steve Adams as Vice Chair, and Dr. Nicholas Matthews as Secretary. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from May 12, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed monthly report from Youth, Employment and Program committee
• Received and filed monthly report from Accessibility, Transportation and Services committee
• Approved 2022-2023 executive officers: Kim Vuong (Chair), Steve Adams (Vice Chair), Dr. Nicholas Matthews (Secretary)

Marine Advisory Commission

The Marine Advisory Commission will consider a permit amendment for oyster bed monitoring at Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve. The body will also review a request for dock space fee waivers during the 2022 Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week.

• Second Amendment to Right-of-Entry Permit for monitoring Olympia Oyster beds at Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve
• Fee waiver not to exceed $15,000.00 for dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina during 2022 Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week
• Election of Commission chair and vice-chair
• Election of members for Finance, Maintenance/Operations, and Tidelands Capital Projects Committees

The Marine Advisory Commission approved the minutes from May 12, 2022, and voted to support advancing to City Council a second amendment to a right-of-entry permit for Orange County Coastkeeper to continue monitoring restored Olympia Oyster beds at Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve through 2025. The commission also endorsed a fee waiver of up to $15,000 for dock space at Alamitos Bay Marina for the 2022 Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week. Additionally, the commission elected a chair and vice-chair and appointed members to committees, though specific names were not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 meeting
• Supported advancing to City Council the second amendment to right-of-entry permit for Orange County Coastkeeper to monitor Olympia Oyster beds at Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve (2023-2025)
• Endorsed fee waiver up to $15,000 for dock space at Alamitos Bay Marina for 2022 Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week (June 23-26)
• Elected chair and vice-chair of the commission
• Elected commission members to Finance, Maintenance/Operations, and Tidelands Capital Projects Committees

• Second Amendment to Right-of-Entry Permit with Orange County Coastkeeper
  Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Commission is meeting in closed session to consider personnel discipline matters. The agenda lists 11 specific allegation cases for review.

• Case 21-087: Sexual Misconduct
• Case 21-113: Unbecoming Conduct, Harassment & Improper Arrest
• Case 21-103: Use of Force
• Case 22-058: Failure to Investigate
• Case 21-096: Failure to Take Action

Citizen Police Complaint Commission

The Long Beach Citizen Police Complaint Commission met in a hybrid format to approve previous minutes and review police complaint cases. The agenda included a closed session to discuss specific findings, which were then voted on and referred to the City Manager. No specific dollar amounts, street names, or detailed case outcomes are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting (Item 22-023CP)
• Vote to refer commission findings to the City Manager (Item 22-024CP)
• Review of electronic comments received for the June 9, 2022 meeting (Item 22-026CP)

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission approved the minutes from its May 12, 2022 regular meeting. The commission also voted to refer findings to the City Manager and received eComments for the June 9 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 regular meeting
• Voted to refer findings to City Manager
• Received eComments for June 9, 2022 meeting

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss a potential name change for the commission. The body will also review a pamphlet and hear from guest speaker Juan Guevara of the Los Angeles Alliance for New Economy.

• Proposed Commission name change
• Discussion regarding Senior Citizen Advisory Commission pamphlet
• Guest speaker Juan Guevara from Los Angeles Alliance for New Economy

The Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission approved a name change to the Long Beach Advisory Commission on Aging by a 5-2 vote. The commission also approved the May 11, 2022 minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a guest speaker, staff reports, and committee updates.

• Approved name change to Long Beach Advisory Commission on Aging (5-2)
• Approved May 11, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is meeting to discuss updates to its rules and procedures and review reports on economic interests and lobbying. The body will also address a letter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney regarding alleged Campaign Reform Act violations.

• Resolution to amend Rules and Procedures to include a Disclosure Policy
• Discussion on a letter from the LA County District Attorney regarding Campaign Reform Act violations
• Report on 2021 Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 filers
• Report from the Ad Hoc Committee on the Lobbyist Ordinance
• Potential action to dissolve Ad Hoc Committees

The Long Beach Ethics Commission approved the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes and received and filed several reports, including a discussion on a letter from the LA County District Attorney, the 2021 Form 700 filers report, the Ethics Officer's monthly update, and reports from Ad Hoc Committees. The item to adopt a Disclosure Policy was withdrawn. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one or two absences.

• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed discussion on DA letter re Campaign Reform Act violations (6-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed 2021 Form 700 filers report (6-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed Ethics Officer monthly update (6-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed Ad Hoc Committee on Lobbyist Ordinance report (5-0, 2 absent)
• Received and filed Ad Hoc Committees report (6-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed eComments and emails (unanimous)
• Withdrew item 21-033EC on Disclosure Policy

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Commission will review a presentation from Heroes First and discuss the Office of Veterans Support. Members are also scheduled to discuss the mission statement and goals for the Office of Veterans Support.

• Presentation from Heroes First
• Discussion on Office of Veterans Support
• Discussion on Mission Statement and Goals for Office of Veterans Support
• Report on Veterans Banners Program

The commission approved the minutes from its May 11 meeting by a 5-0 vote, with three members excused. It received and filed a presentation from Heroes First, a local nonprofit that connects veterans with mental health specialists and VA benefits. The commission also discussed outreach activities and plans for the Office of Veterans Support, including a subcommittee to define its priorities, and withdrew an agenda item on the office's mission statement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 11 meeting (5-0, 3 excused)
• Received and filed Heroes First presentation
• Received and filed Office of Veterans Support discussion
• Withdrew mission statement discussion for Office of Veterans Support

Civil Service Commission

The Long Beach Civil Service Commission will consider routine personnel matters, including approving examination results for several job classifications, receiving retirements and resignations, approving transfers, and requesting provisional appointments for housing and gas construction positions. The agenda also includes a revised classification specification for Office Services Assistant I-III and a presentation on non-career hours.

• Approve exam results for Police Recruit, Public Safety Dispatcher, Refuse Operator, Senior Accountant, and Water Support Services Supervisor
• Receive retirements of 7 employees, including Police Officer Candice Wright (29 yrs) and Fire Engineer Mark Manor (27 yrs)
• Request provisional appointments for Housing Specialist I (Samantha Sareth), Housing Specialist II (Lilian Ortega), Housing Assistance Coordinator (Ka Ki Fiona Rostad), and Gas Construction Workers (William Richburg, Derrick Walker)
• Approve revised classification specification for Office Services Assistant I-III
• Reappoint resigned employee Aaron Rabago as Harbor Maintenance Mechanic I

The commission approved amended minutes from May 25, 2022, and passed the consent calendar with modifications to exam results for Water Support Services Supervisor. It approved provisional appointments for five positions, including Housing Specialists and Gas Construction Workers, and approved a revised classification specification for Office Services Assistant I-III. All votes were 4-0 with one absence.

• Approved amended minutes of May 25, 2022 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-7, including retirements, resignation, and transfer (4-0, 1 absent)
• Modified exam results for Water Support Services Supervisor (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved bulletin for Deputy Fire Marshal and Gas Distribution Supervisor (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved provisional appointment for Samantha Sareth, Housing Specialist I (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved provisional appointment for Lilian Ortega, Housing Specialist II (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved provisional appointment for Ka Ki Fiona Rostad, Housing Assistance Coordinator (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved provisional appointments for Gas Construction Workers William Richburg and Derrick Walker (4-0, 1 absent)