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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 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, 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 The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the time stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed. The Agenda Items were considered in the following order: Consent Calendar, Agenda Item Nos. 11, 10, 25, 16, 15, 17, 19 - 24, 26, 18, 12, 14, 13. ROLL CALL (5:24 PM) Councilmembers Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Present: Austin and Richardson Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Rebecca Garner, Acting Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney; Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, City Clerk Analyst. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Jeannine Pearce, Councilmember, Second District. CONSENT CALENDAR (5:27 PM) Page 1 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Passed the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 9, 27. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 1. 20-0431 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 5, 2020. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 2. 20-0439 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 4, 2020 and May 11, 2020. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 20-0440 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any subsequent amendments, with the California Green Business Network to receive $16,397 in grant funds, to continue the Green Business Certification Program; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $16,397, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 20-0441 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Fifth Amendment to Lease No. 34078 (Lease) with Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHA), to amend the default provision in the Lease. (District 6) Page 2 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 20-0442 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code governing business license tax exemptions for veterans. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 20-0443 Recommendation to receive and file the Investment Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2020. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 20-0444 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Seventh Amendment to Contract No. 30976 with Innovative Interfaces, Inc., of Emeryville, CA, to provide continued Library Management System services, in the amount of $149,780, plus a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $22,467, for a total annual amount not to exceed $172,247 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period in the amount of $162,366, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 20-0445 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Third Amendment to Contract No. 33533 with Unique Management Services, Inc., of Jeffersonville, IN, to provide continued collection services, in an annual amount of $35,000, with a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $5,250, for a total annual amount not to exceed $40,250, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional year, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Page 3 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 9. 20-0446 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), to offset costs for the Go Human Event on Artesia Boulevard; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $126,500, offset by grant reimbursement revenue. (District 9) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 27. 20-0465 Recommendation to confirm City Manager's promulgation of the revised Safer at Home Health Order, issued on May 13, 2020 by the City of Long Beach Health Officer as a regulation. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. STUDY SESSION (6:17 PM) 10. 20-0447 Recommendation to hold a study session to receive and file a presentation on the City’s Fiscal Outlook. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Grace Yoon spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Page 4 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilmember Uranga spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Page 5 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson REGULAR AGENDA (5:28 PM) 11. 20-0448 Recommendation to direct City Manager to create an open streets initiative and explore ways to open more public space throughout Long Beach to allow for increased outdoor activities, safer access to public transit, and stronger economic recovery, all while maintaining appropriate social and physical distancing. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Craig Beck, Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Carl Hickman, City Traffic Engineer, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Page 6 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Zendejas 12. 20-0449 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft resolution in support of AB 664 and SB 893, regarding presumptive work-related injuries and worker's compensation for first responders and return to the City Council for adoption on June 2, 2020. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to request City Attorney to draft resolution in support of AB 664 and return to the City Council for adoption on June 2, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 13. 20-0450 Recommendation to direct City Attorney to prepare an urgency ordinance amending Long Beach’s COVID Eviction Moratorium (LBMC 8.100) and The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach Moratorium on Section 8 terminations in the following three ways, to align Long Beach’s COVID tenant protections with the County and City of Los Angeles: (1) extend the moratorium date from May 31, 2020 until August 31, 2020; (2) extend the amount of time to repay rent from six months to twelve months; and (3) add provisions to address tenant harassment. These proposed amendments would apply to residential and commercial tenancies; and direct City Attorney to bring this Page 7 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM urgency ordinance back, with these revisions, to the Council for consideration at a special meeting on or before May 26, 2020. Councilmember Pearce spoke. John Keisler, Director of Economic Development, spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Page 8 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Page 9 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A second substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation to [1] Extend the repayment period from six months to twelve months, with a repayment schedule as follows: 10% at two months; 25% at four months; 50% at six months; 75% at nine months; and 100% at twelve months; allowing for an easy ramp up. In the event that a tenant is not able to make these partial payments, that tenant upon providing proof and documentation of their inability to pay, shall request relief from the payment plan and will not have to pay those partial payments upon submission of proof or documentation, with added clarification for commercial tenants who have the ability to pay, shall; [2] The moratorium on rental evictions will be extended until June 30, 2021, and request staff to bring the item back at the meeting closest to June 30, 2021 to evaluate whether it shall extend the moratorium an additional 30 days into the month of July and every 30 days from that point on, for the council to reevaluate; [3] Exclude the following commercial tenants from the extension of the current eviction moratorium ordinance: a. Multi-national companies; b. Publicly traded companies; c. Companies with 500 or more employees; d. All tenancies and subtenancies managed by the Airport; e. All tenancies and subtenancies managed by the Harbor Department; f. All tenancies and subtenancies in the Tidelands area; [4] Request reports back on the tidelands fund exemption; [5] Direct City staff to work with Airport and Tidelands tenants on a case-by-case basis to address COVID-related impacts and negotiate appropriate rent deferments or other accommodations in accordance with FAA grant assurances and other regulations applicable to the Airport, or in accordance with Tidelands Trust regulations, respectively; [6] Encourage the Board of Harbor Commissioners and the Chief Executive of the Harbor Department to work with Harbor tenants on a Page 10 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM case-by-case basis to address COVID-related impacts on tenants and negotiate appropriate rent deferments or other accommodations in accordance with the Tidelands Trust and other regulations applicable to the Harbor; [7] Direct City Manager to report back to the City Council on the possibility of a revolving loan fund for property owners who have been impacted by COVID-19; [8] Direct City Manager to report back to the City Council on the possibility of foreclosure relief for home owners, housing providers, and property owners; [9] Direct the Legislative Committee to advocate for State legislation requiring forbearance on loan payments and/or foreclosure actions; and [10] Direct City Manager to report back on any property tax relief measures that are being considered, or have been voted upon regarding deferment of property taxes by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Austin No: 5 - Zendejas, Pearce, Andrews, Uranga and Richardson Page 11 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Supernaw, to [1] Extend the repayment period from six months to twelve months, with a repayment schedule as follows: 10% owed at the first quarter; 25% owed at the second quarter; 30% owed at the third quarter; and 35% owed at the fourth quarter; allowing for an easy ramp up. In the event that a tenant is not able to make these partial payments, that tenant upon providing proof and documentation of their inability to pay, shall request relief from the payment plan and will not have to pay those partial payments upon submission of proof or documentation; [2] The moratorium on rental evictions will be extended until June 30, 2021, and request staff to bring the item back at the meeting closest to June 30, 2021 to evaluate whether it shall extend the moratorium an additional 30 days into the month of July and every 30 days from that point on, for the council to reevaluate; [3] Exclude the following commercial tenants from the extension of the current eviction moratorium ordinance: a. Multi-national companies; b. Publicly traded companies; c. Companies with 500 or more employees; d. All tenancies and subtenancies managed by the Airport; e. All tenancies and subtenancies managed by the Harbor Department; f. All tenancies and subtenancies in the Tidelands area; [4] Request reports back on the tidelands fund exemption; [5] Direct City staff to work with Airport and Tidelands tenants on a case-by-case basis to address COVID-related impacts and negotiate appropriate rent deferments or other accommodations in accordance with FAA grant assurances and other regulations applicable to the Airport, or in accordance with Tidelands Trust regulations, respectively; [6] Encourage the Board of Harbor Commissioners and the Chief Executive of the Harbor Department to work with Harbor tenants on a case-by-case basis to address COVID-related impacts on tenants and negotiate appropriate rent deferments or other Page 12 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM accommodations in accordance with the Tidelands Trust and other regulations applicable to the Harbor; [7] Direct City Manager to report back to the City Council on the possibility of a revolving loan fund for property owners who have been impacted by COVID-19; [8] Direct City Manager to report back to the City Council on the possibility of foreclosure relief for home owners, housing providers, and property owners; [9] Direct the Legislative Committee to advocate for State legislation requiring forbearance on loan payments and/or foreclosure actions; and [10] Direct City Manager to report back on any property tax relief measures that are being considered, or have been voted upon regarding deferment of property taxes by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Price, Supernaw, Mungo and Austin No: 5 - Zendejas, Pearce, Andrews, Uranga and Richardson Page 13 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to [1] Extend the current eviction moratorium and rent deferment period for 60 days, to July 31, 2020, and direct staff to bring the matter back to Council for further consideration prior to the expiration of the moratorium; [2] Extend the current deferral rent repayment program to July 31, 2021. Include in the preamble encouragement for tenants to establish a payment plan to repay installments of deferred rent over the deferred rent repayment period. Direct staff to bring back a proposed payment plan requirement and a possible moratorium extension to Council for further consideration prior to the expiration of the moratorium; [3] Direct City Manager, working with City Prosecutor and City Attorney as necessary, to bring back a report in June on anti tenant-harassment best practices in other California jurisdictions; [4] Exclude the following commercial tenants from the extension of the current eviction moratorium ordinance: a. Multi-national companies; b. Publicly traded companies; c. Companies with 500 or more employees; d. All tenancies and subtenancies managed by the Airport; e. All tenancies and subtenancies managed by the Harbor Department; f. All tenancies and subtenancies in the Tidelands area; [5] Direct City staff to work with Airport and Tidelands tenants on a case-by-case basis to address COVID-related impacts and negotiate appropriate rent deferments or other accommodations in accordance with FAA grant assurances and other regulations applicable to the Airport, or in accordance with Tidelands Trust regulations, respectively; [6] Encourage the Board of Harbor Commissioners and the Chief Executive of the Harbor Department to work with Harbor tenants on a case-by-case basis to address COVID-related impacts on tenants and negotiate appropriate rent deferments or other accommodations in accordance with the Tidelands Trust and Page 14 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM other regulations applicable to the Harbor; [7] Direct City Manager to report back to the City Council on the possibility of a revolving loan fund for property owners who have been impacted by COVID-19; [8] Direct City Manager to report back to the City Council on the possibility of foreclosure relief for home owners, housing providers, and property owners; [9] Direct the Legislative Committee to advocate for State legislation requiring forbearance on loan payments and/or foreclosure actions; [10] Direct City Manager to report back on the status of SB 939, AB 828 and AB 2501; and [11] Direct City Manager to report back on any property tax relief measures that are being considered, or have been voted upon regarding deferment of property taxes by the County Board of Supervisors. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 14. 20-0451 Recommendation to receive and file an update on the status of the Independent Redistricting Commission applications. (Citywide) Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Specialist, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Monique De La Garza, City Clerk, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Page 15 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilmember Pearce spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Zendejas 15. 20-0452 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents and amendments, with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $2,700,000, to support the Long Beach cannabis social equity program, for the approximate period of June 15, 2020 through June 14, 2021; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,700,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Councilmember Pearce recused herself from Agenda Item No. 15. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0062. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Recused: 1 - Pearce Enactment No: RES-20-0062 16. 20-0453 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending Title 5, Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions of the Long Beach Municipal Code, by adding Chapter 5.77, related to short-term rentals, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; Page 16 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Kjell Stava, Real Estate Project Coordinator, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation, as amended, to permit the operation of hosted STRs in accordance with Long Beach COVID-19 health orders and related protocols; request staff to work with hosting platforms and other regulatory agencies, including the City’s Health Department to develop cleaning and sanitizing protocols specific to the operations of short term rentals, with an emphasis on standards for non-hosted rentals; prohibit the operation of non-hosted STRs for a period of at least 6 months; and until city staff presents a report to council to reconsider amending the ordinance to permit non-hosted stays. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 20-0454 Adopt resolution directing Director of Development Services to submit the Ordinance amendments to the California Coastal Commission for a finding of conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program; and Page 17 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Adopt Negative Declaration ND 07-19. (Citywide) This Resolution was received and filed. 17. 20-0455 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Application, Standard Agreement, and any documents and subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, to accept and expend Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program grant funds in the amount of $17,560,704, over a five-year period. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-2063. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Andrews Enactment No: RES-20-0063 18. 20-0456 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to Contract No. 34242 with Plenary Properties Long Beach, LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, modifying the conditions of final occupancy. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson ORDINANCES (9:17 PM) Page 18 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 19. 20-0390 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.120, temporary enforcement of Long Beach Health Orders related to COVID-19; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Andrews, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-20-0013. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Zendejas Enactment No: ORD-20-0013 20. 20-0427 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.55, relating to COVID-19 worker recall, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-20-0015. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-20-0015 21. 20-0428 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.53, relating to COVID-19 worker retention, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-20-0016. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 19 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-20-0016 22. 20-0429 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.110, relating to COVID-19 paid supplemental sick leave; declaring the urgency thereof to make the ordinance effective immediately as an emergency measure; and read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading for regular ordinance. (Citywide) Councilmember Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation to declare Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-20-0017, read, and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-20-0017 23. 20-0407 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Sections 21.21.201, Table 21-1, Subsection 21.31.245.A.3, Subsection 21.31.245.C.4, Table 31-1, Table 31-2A, Table 31-7, Section 21.32.110, Section 21.32.120, Section 21.32.130, Subsection 21.32.225.A.1, Section 21.32.235, Table 32-1, Table 33-2, Chapter 21.37, and Table 41-1C; by adding Section 21.15.2395, Section 21.15.3005, Table 32-0, Section Page 20 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 21.45.151, and Section 21.53.115; and by repealing Table 32-1A, all related to Zoning Code Regulations, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Andrews, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-20-0018. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-20-0018 24. 20-0408 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending and restating PD-32, Douglas Park Planned Development District (PD-32 North and PD-32 South), read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-20-0019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-20-0019 NEW BUSINESS (7:58 PM) 25. 20-0462 Recommendation to request City Manager to report on street sweeping outreach program to impacted neighborhoods and impacts on first day of enforcement efforts; and direct City Manager on additional potential programs to waive, dismiss, or lower street sweeping citations during COVID-19 emergency as needed. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Page 21 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation, as amended, to allow the City Manager the ability to wave the entire street sweeping citation until June 1st; for the item to be re-agendized on June 2, 2020; and suspend sending unpaid tickets to the DMV until the Safer at Home Order has been lifted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 26. 20-0464 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE20-057 and award a contract to Curative, Inc., of Menlo Park, CA, for COVID-19 testing kits and lab services, in the amount of $1,653,750, with a contingency in the amount of $689,063, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,342,813, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; and Increase appropriations in the amount of $2,342,813 in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 27. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday May 19, 2020. Page 22 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 28. 20-0463 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, May 15, 2020. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 29. 20-0506 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 19, 2020. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ADJOURNMENT (11:10 PM) At 11:10 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting. pr Page 23 of 24 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 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 teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad. Page 24 of 24