City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · March 24, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
Mary Zendejas, 1st District Stacy Mungo, 5th District
Jeannine Pearce, 2nd District Dee Andrews, Vice Mayor, 6th District
Suzie A. Price, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District
Rex Richardson, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, Acting City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor Charles Parkin, City Attorney
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
SPECIAL MEETING
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council
Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time
stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.
ROLL CALL (5:33 PM)
Councilmembers Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga,
Present: Austin and Richardson
Also present: Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager; Rebecca Garner, Acting Assistant City
Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, City
Clerk Analyst.
Mayor Garcia presiding.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:33 PM)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
1. 20-0256 Recommendation to adopt resolution redeclaring a shelter crisis;
suspending applicable provisions of local law, including those contained
in the City's zoning ordinances and regulations, and authorizing the
operation of a temporary shelter, for the period of April 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2020, inclusive; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease, including
any necessary related documents and amendments, with the United
States Veterans Initiative (Lessee), or assignee, for City-owned
property at 5571 Orange Avenue for use as a temporary shelter.
(District 8)
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Thomas Modica, Acting City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0038. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-20-0038
2. 20-0259 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
adopt resolution authorizing a private placement loan with Bank of
America, N.A., by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, on behalf of
the City of Long Beach, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$145,000,000, secured and solely payable from Harbor Department
revenues, and authorize the execution of all necessary documents.
(Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0039. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-20-0039
3. 20-0260 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34577 with Bitech
Construction, Inc., of Buena Park, CA; Contract No. 34571 with Exbon
Development, Inc., of Garden Grove, CA; Contract No. 34582 with
Good-Men Roofing Construction, Inc., of San Diego, CA; Contract No.
34586 with Harry Joh Construction, Inc., of Paramount, CA; Contract
No. 34578 with Thomasville Construction, Inc., of Fullerton, CA; and,
Contract No. 34575 with Vincor Construction, Inc., of Brea, CA; for
Job Order Contracting (JOC) services, to extend the contract terms for
an additional one-year period through March 21, 2021, with an annual
amount for each contract of $2,000,000 for a total annual aggregate
amount not to exceed $12,000,000; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
necessary to amend Agreement No. 34736 with O’Connor Construction
Management, Inc., of Irvine, CA, for as-needed JOC Program Support
Services, to extend the contract term for two additional one-year
periods through July 31, 2022. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by
Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
CLOSED SESSION (5:49 PM)
At 5:49 PM, the meeting recessed for a Closed Session.
4. 20-0257 a. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 and
Long Beach Charter Section 300 regarding Public Employee
Appointment: City Manager.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
20-0258 b. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding
labor negotiations with unrepresented employee: City Designated
Representatives: Mayor and City Council; unrepresented
employee: City Manager.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
At 6:50 PM, Mayor Garcia reconvened the meeting.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, reported out from Closed Session that there was no report, no
action taken.
NEW BUSINESS (6:50 PM)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
5. Affidavit of Service for special meetings held Tuesday March 24, 2020.
6. 20-0262 eComments received for the City Council special meeting of Tuesday,
March 24, 2020.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT (6:51 PM)
At 6:51 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
NOTE:
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English
speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City
Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng
Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa
pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras
bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del
ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por
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la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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Agenda
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY OF LONG BEACH
TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Mary Zendejas, 1st District Stacy Mungo, 5th District
Jeannine Pearce, 2nd District Dee Andrews, Vice Mayor, 6th District
Suzie A. Price, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District
Daryl Supernaw, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District
Rex Richardson, 9th District
Thomas B. Modica, Acting City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor Charles Parkin, City Attorney
SPECIAL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
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PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON
AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO
CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS:
1. 20-0256 Recommendation to adopt resolution redeclaring a shelter crisis;
suspending applicable provisions of local law, including those contained in
the City's zoning ordinances and regulations, and authorizing the
operation of a temporary shelter, for the period of April 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2020, inclusive; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease, including any
necessary related documents and amendments, with the United States
Veterans Initiative (Lessee), or assignee, for City-owned property at
5571 Orange Avenue for use as a temporary shelter. (District 8)
Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 20-0259 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
adopt resolution authorizing a private placement loan with Bank of
America, N.A., by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, on behalf of the
City of Long Beach, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$145,000,000, secured and solely payable from Harbor Department
revenues, and authorize the execution of all necessary documents.
(Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; HARBOR
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
3. 20-0260 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34577 with Bitech
Construction, Inc., of Buena Park, CA; Contract No. 34571 with Exbon
Development, Inc., of Garden Grove, CA; Contract No. 34582 with
Good-Men Roofing Construction, Inc., of San Diego, CA; Contract No.
34586 with Harry Joh Construction, Inc., of Paramount, CA; Contract No.
34578 with Thomasville Construction, Inc., of Fullerton, CA; and, Contract
No. 34575 with Vincor Construction, Inc., of Brea, CA; for Job Order
Contracting (JOC) services, to extend the contract terms for an additional
one-year period through March 21, 2021, with an annual amount for each
contract of $2,000,000 for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed
$12,000,000; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary
to amend Agreement No. 34736 with O’Connor Construction Management,
Inc., of Irvine, CA, for as-needed JOC Program Support Services, to
extend the contract term for two additional one-year periods through
July 31, 2022. (Citywide)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor and Council adjourn to Closed Session:
4. 20-0257 a. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 and
Long Beach Charter Section 300 regarding Public Employee
Appointment: City Manager.
20-0258 b. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding
labor negotiations with unrepresented employee: City Designated
Representatives: Mayor and City Council; unrepresented employee:
City Manager.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDERS:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California at
4:30 P.M., Civic Chambers.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – Economic Development and Finance Committee
(Attorney/Client) at 4:45 P.M., The Beach Conference Room.
HEARING REMINDERS:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – Hearing for CIDERLAB, LLC dba Ficklewood Ciderworks
to grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing. (District 2)
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – Hearing for Shore Restaurant Group, LLC dba Legends
Sports Bar to grant a Permit, with conditions, for Entertainment without Dancing.
(District 3)
Tuesday, Aprl 14, 2020 – Hearing to amend Long Beach Municipal Code relating to
adult-use cannabis activities. (Citywide)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
NOTE:
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www.longbeach.gov. Agenda items may also be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk or
online at the Main Library and at the Branch Libraries. Persons interested in obtaining an
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Any supplemental writings or documents regarding an agenda item that are distributed to a
majority of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for public
inspection in the Office of the City Clerk during normal business hours and available on the
internet at http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your
request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior
to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng pasalitang interpretasyon ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng
Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with
Disabilities Act, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng
Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng
Lungsod.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si
desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con
Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562)
570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 4:30 PM
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English
speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City
Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng
Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa
pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras
bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del
ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por
teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de
la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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