Planning Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Jane Templin, Vice Chair Alvaro Castillo, Commissioner Michael Clemson, Commissioner Josh LaFarga, Commissioner Richard Lewis, Commissioner Michele Ware, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES CALL TO ORDER At 5:00 PM, Vice Chair Templin called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Alvaro Castillo, Michael Clemson, Richard Lewis, Michele Ware and Jane Templin Commissioners Present: Josh LaFargaCommissioners Absent: Also Present: Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer; Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney; Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer; Refugio Torres Campos, Planner, Development Services; Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer; Luis Ramirez, Deputy Director, Development Services; Carline Hua, Program Specialist, City Manager Department; Joshua Hickman, Business Operations Bureau Manager, Public Works; Elise Roberts, Planning Analyst; Alex Medina, Bureau Secretary; Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Clemson led the flag salute. SWEARING OF WITNESSES MINUTES Page 1 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1. 23-061PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of August 3, 2023. A motion was made by Commissioner Castillo, seconded by Commissioner Clemson, to approved as amended, to reflect Commissioner LaFarga's absence. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Alvaro Castillo, Michael Clemson, Richard Lewis, Michele Ware and Jane Templin Absent: 1 - Josh LaFarga DIRECTOR'S REPORT Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, spoke; and provided the Director's Report. Luis Ramirez, Deputy Director, Development Services, spoke. ELECTIONS 23-062PL Recommendation to elect a Chair for the Planning Commission for 2023 - 2024. 2. Vice Chair Templin declared the nominations open for Chair. Commissioner Clemson nominated Commissioner Lewis for Chair of the Planning Commission. There being no further nominations, Vice Chair Templin declared the nominations closed for Chair. A motion was made by Commissioner Clemson to nominate Commissioner Lewis for Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Yes: 5 - Alvaro Castillo, Michael Clemson, Richard Lewis, Michele Ware and Jane Templin Absent: 1 - Josh LaFarga 23-066PL Recommendation to elect a Vice Chair for the Planning Commission for 2023 - 2024. 3. Vice Chair Templin declared the nominations open for Vice Chair. Commissioner Castillo nominated Vice Chair Templin for Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. There being no further nominations, Vice Chair Templin declared the nominations closed for Chair. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Castillo to nominate Vice Chair Templin for Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Alvaro Castillo, Michael Clemson, Richard Lewis, Michele Ware and Jane Templin Absent: 1 - Josh LaFarga REGULAR AGENDA 4. 23-063PL Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Ethics Program Introduction for City Commissions. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke; and introduced Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer. Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Page 3 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair-Elect Lewis and Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer. A motion was made by Vice Chair Templin, seconded by Commissioner Ware, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Alvaro Castillo, Michael Clemson, Richard Lewis, Michele Ware and Jane Templin Absent: 1 - Josh LaFarga 5. 23-064PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 23-102; and Approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP20-008) and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval to operate a school bus parking and a maintenance facility along with the demolition of five (5) existing structures on the site, and construction of associated improvements on site and within the adjacent public right-of-way, at 3035 Walnut Avenue in the SP-3-IG district of the Globemaster Corridor Specific Plan. (District 5) Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Mike Murchinson, representative for the Applicant, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair-Elect Lewis and Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Page 4 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Templin and Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair-Elect Lewis and Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney. Refugio Torres Campos, Planner, Development Services, spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair-Elect Lewis and Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, spoke; and introduced Refugio Torres Campos, Planner, Development Services. Page 5 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Refugio Torres Campos, Planner, Development Services spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Ware spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Vice Chair Templin spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Commissioner Ware spoke. Refugio Torres Campos, Planner, Development Services, spoke. Commissioner Ware spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. A dialogue ensued among Chair-Elect Lewis, Commissioner Clemson, and Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Page 6 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Castillo and Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services. Mike Murchinson, representative for the Applicant, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Michael Klein, Applicant, spoke. Mike Murchinson, representative for the Applicant, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair-Elect Lewis and Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services. Refugio Torres Campos, Planner, Development Services, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair-Elect Lewis and Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Page 7 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Castillo and Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney. Refugio Torres Campos, Planner, Development Services, spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Alexis Oropeza, Current Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Mike Murchinson, representative for the Applicant, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Page 8 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Castillo, seconded by Commissioner Ware, to approve recommendation, as amended, to [1] include special conditions of approval that the Applicant revise the queuing analysis once bus routes are received from Long Beach Unified School District, provide traffic counts south and north of the project site, a traffic gap analysis, turning movement counts at the intersection of East Spring Street and Walnut Avenue, a circulation plan on-site, and mitigate potential impacts to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer or the Director of Development Services prior to any business license and building permit approvals; [2] the applicant shall work with the Development Services staff and City Traffic Engineer to address any queuing issues that arise from its operation; and [3] a condition of approval that City staff coordinate with the Applicant on appropriate queuing safety training for drivers including not parking in bike lanes. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Alvaro Castillo, Michael Clemson, Richard Lewis, Michele Ware and Jane Templin Absent: 1 - Josh LaFarga 6. 23-065PL Recommendation to find the projects listed in the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024 CIP) in conformity with the General Plan. (Citywide) Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services, introduced Carline Hua, Program Specialist, City Manager Department. Carline Hua, Program Specialist, City Manager Department, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Clemson and Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney. Page 9 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. A dialogue ensued among Chair-Elect Lewis, Commissioner Clemson, and Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney. Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Joshua Hickman, Business Operations Bureau Manager, Public Works, spoke. Carline Hua, Program Specialist, City Manager Department, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Joshua Hickman, Business Operations Bureau Manager, Public Works, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Clemson and Joshua Hickman, Business Operations Bureau Manager, Public Works. Carline Hua, Program Specialist, City Manager Department, spoke. Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. Commissioner Castillo spoke. Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Castillo and Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services. Page 10 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Carline Hua, Program Specialist, City Manager Department, spoke. Joshua Hickman, Business Operations Bureau Manager, Public Works, spoke. Matt Wehner spoke. Alex Arellano spoke. Erin Hoops spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair-Elect Lewis spoke and Commissioner Clemson. Joshua Hickman, Business Operations Bureau Manager, Public Works, spoke. Carline Hua, Program Specialist, City Manager Department, spoke. Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Chair-Elect Lewis spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair-Elect Lewis and Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services. A motion was made by Vice Chair Templin, seconded by Commissioner Ware, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Alvaro Castillo, Richard Lewis, Michele Ware and Jane Templin Page 11 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES No: 1 - Michael Clemson Absent: 1 - Josh LaFarga PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Alex Arellano spoke. Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services, spoke. Commissioner Clemson spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Clemson and Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, Advanced Planning Officer, Development Services. Alex Arellano spoke. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION There were no comments. ADJOURNMENT At 6:50 PM, there being no objection, Chair-Elect Lewis declared the meeting adjourned. vh Page 12 of 13

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOTE: If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 13 of 13

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Jane Templin, Vice Chair Alvaro Castillo, Commissioner Michael Clemson, Commissioner Josh LaFarga, Commissioner Richard Lewis, Commissioner Michele Ware, Commissioner AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION IN-PERSON MEETING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE ZOOM MEETING BY USING THE RAISE HAND FUNCTION, OR PRESSING *9 ON YOUR PHONE PLEASE NOTE THE ZOOM MEETING MAY ENCOUNTER TECHNICAL DISRUPTIONS, BUT IN-PERSON ACCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT TO JOIN VIA ZOOM, PLEASE DIAL: (213) 338 - 8477 / MEETING ID: 927 4212 9521 http://www.longbeach.gov/lbds/planning/commission/ WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO: PLANNINGCOMMISSIONERS@LONGBEACH.GOV PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE SWEARING OF WITNESSES Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Planning Commission meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Page 1 of 6

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of August 3, 2023. 23-061PL1. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Minutes of 8.3.2023 DIRECTOR'S REPORT ELECTIONS Recommendation to elect a Chair for the Planning Commission for 2023 - 2024. 2. 23-062PL Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to elect a Vice Chair for the Planning Commission for 2023 - 2024. 3. 23-066PL Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. REGULAR AGENDA Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Ethics Program Introduction for City Commissions. 23-063PL4. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Ethics Program Presentation Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 23-102; and Approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP20-008) and adopt the proposed findings and conditions of approval to operate a school bus parking and a maintenance facility along with the demolition of five (5) existing structures on the site, and construction of associated improvements on site and within the adjacent public right-of-way, at 3035 Walnut Avenue in the SP-3-IG district of the Globemaster Corridor Specific Plan. (District 5) 23-064PL5. Page 2 of 6

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Phase I ESA Report Attachment C - Operations Summary Attachment D - Plans Attachment E - Findings Attachment F - Conditions of Approval Attachment G - Trip Generation, VMT & Queuing Analyse Staff Presentation Recommendation to find the projects listed in the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024 CIP) in conformity with the General Plan. (Citywide) 23-065PL6. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment A - FY 24 Proposed CIP Budget Book Attachment B - FY 24 CIP Summary Attachment C - General Plan Consistency Findings Attachment D - General Plan Land Use Element Goals Staff Presentation PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Planning Commission on items of interest to the public within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. AM Page 3 of 6

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Note: A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the City Clerk Department. The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the City Clerk Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6101. The City Clerk Department email at cityclerk@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes. Page 4 of 6

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA NOTE: If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 5 of 6

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 6 of 6