City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · June 9, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 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. 5, 11, 19 - 21, 6, 12, 22, 10, 28, 26, 29, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 14, 17, 24, 25, 23.
ROLL CALL (5:02 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, Sr. City Clerk
Analyst.
Mayor Garcia presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Al Austin, Councilman, Eighth District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:06 PM)
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Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 -
4, and 30 - 45. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin
and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Supernaw
1. 20-0519 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings
of Tuesday, May 12, and May 19, 2020; and the Joint meeting of the
City Council and Housing Authority meeting of Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 20-0520 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between May 22, 2020 and May 29, 2020.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 20-0521 Recommendation to confirm the City Manager’s promulgation of the
revised Safer at Home Health Order, issued on May 22, 2020, May 27,
2020, and May 29, 2020, by the City of Long Beach Health Officer as
a regulation. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 20-0522 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
an agreement, and all necessary documents, with the Los Angeles
County Transportation Authority, to receive and expend funding for
eligible capital projects related to pedestrian and bicycle facilities;
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Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the
Public Works Department by $297,264, offset by Transportation
Development Act (TDA) Article 3 revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the
Public Works Department by $297,264, offset by transfer from State
Transportation Development Act Fund. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
30. 20-0478 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit four Stipulations
with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation
Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $5,220, 2)
$1,740, 3) $23,345, and 4) $54,230 in compliance with the Appeals
Board Order for Duncan George.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
31. 20-0479 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and
Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board,
and if so approved, authority to pay $85,000 in compliance with the
Appeals Board Order for Glenn Lassiter.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
32. 20-0480 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and
Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board,
and if so approved, authority to pay $130,000 in compliance with the
Appeals Board Order for Matthew Mak.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
33. 20-0481 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with
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Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation
Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $52,200 in
compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Jose Pineda.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
34. 20-0482 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and
Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board,
and if so approved, authority to pay $80,000 in compliance with the
Appeals Board Order for Elise Smith.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
35. 20-0483 Recommendation to adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 664
(Cooper), "Workers' Compensation: Injury: Communicable Disease."
(Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0065 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-20-0065
36. 20-0484 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between May 11, 2020 and May 22, 2020.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
37. 20-0493 Recommendation to direct City Clerk to notify all City Departments and
advisory bodies that have previously adopted conflict of interest codes,
of the biennial review requirements for such conflict of interest codes;
and
Require all departments and advisory bodies that have previously
adopted conflict of interest codes to review such conflict of interest
codes and report to the City Council any amendments, or report that no
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amendments are necessary, no later than October 1, 2020.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
38. 20-0485 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
an amendment to Contract No. 35146, and any necessary documents
and subsequent amendments, with the John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the Urban Institute, to
receive and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000,
to extend the term through June 30, 2020. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
39. 20-0486 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding,
including any subsequent amendments, with Health Net Community
Solutions, Inc., for the coordinated provision of Targeted Case
Management Services to eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries, for the period
of July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2025, with the option to extend for one
additional five-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager.
(Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
40. 20-0487 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to enter into an agreement, including any
necessary documents, amendments, or subcontracts, with The
Children’s Clinic, Serving Children and Their Families, to accept and
expend grant funding in an annual amount of $100,000, for the Mental
Health Services Act Innovation 2 (INN2): Developing Trauma Resilient
Communities Through Community Capacity Building Project, for a
two-year period estimated to begin in July 2020, with the option to
extend the agreement for three additional one-year periods, at the
discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and
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Human Services Department by $130,000, offset by grant revenue.
(Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
41. 20-0488 Recommendation to receive and file the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) and Separately Issued Financial Statements
for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2019. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
42. 20-0489 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
donation agreement with the Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum, for the
donation of a 1986 Seagrave fire pumper, formerly used by the Fire
Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau, with an estimated value of
$3,400, for public viewing at the museum and community events.
(Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
43. 20-0490 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents to amend Contract No. 34275 with Los Cerritos
Wetlands Stewardship, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the maintenance
and management of environmentally sensitive areas, to increase the
contract amount by $596,662, with a 15 percent contingency of
$89,499, for a revised total amount not to exceed $2,547,094, and
extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2021. (Districts 2,3)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
44. 20-0491 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents, with the
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, for access to
office space within the Long Beach Police Department, for State Parole
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services, at no cost, for a period two years. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
45. 20-0492 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a grant
agreement with California State Coastal Conservancy, to accept and
expend grant funding, in the amount of $500,000, for a period of three
years; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the
Public Works Department in the amount of $500,000, offset by grant
revenue. (Districts 1,7,8,9)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0066 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-20-0066
HEARING (5:08 PM)
5. 20-0523 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
conclude the public hearing, and find the project exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with
Article 5, Section 15061;
Adopt ordinance amending Title 2 of the Long Beach Municipal Code
(LBMC) (Cultural Heritage Commission) to extend the expiration date
for certain Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) and modify the
expiration period for future approvals;
Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to declare ordinance read the first time
and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for
final reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-20-0022
20-0524 Adopt ordinance, Zoning Code Amendment ZCA20-006, to extend the
expiration date for certain subdivision and entitlement approvals and
modify the expiration period for future approvals; and
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to declare ordinance read the first time
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-20-0023
20-0525 Adopt resolution directing the Director of Development Services to
submit the Ordinance amending Title 20 and 21 to the California
Coastal Commission for a finding of conformance with the Certified
Local Coastal Program. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0067. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-20-0067
REGULAR AGENDA (5:56 PM)
6. 20-0529 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Department of
Economic Development to research, prepare, and propose an
equitable and effective “COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Loan
Plan” for key sectors that have been hit hardest by closures associated
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with the COVID-19 emergency including but not limited to: (i)
restaurants, (ii) retail, (iii) services, (iv) non-profit, (v) property-based
businesses, and (vi) other very small businesses that provide
employment to Long Beach residents; and, propose funding levels that
consider the number of Long Beach business licenses within each
category, and the projected needs of those within those categories to
rebound.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, 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
7. 20-0526 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to find that the project is within the scope of the
previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report, prepared
for the General Plan Land Use Element update EIR 03-16, SCH
NO. 2015051054, that no further environmental analysis is needed, and
that the project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15061(b)
(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
Request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Title 21 of the
Long Beach Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to: (1) repeal Title
21.60, Division IV - Voluntary Incentive Program to Create Housing for
Very Low- and Low-Income Households, and (2) adopt a new Citywide
mandatory incentive-based Inclusionary Housing program, based on
policy components recommended by staff, as modified by the Planning
Commission. (Citywide)
This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
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8. 20-0527 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 33933 with Aetypic,
Inc., of San Francisco, CA; Agreement No. 33926 with Architects
McDonald, Soutar & Paz, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No.
33914 with Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio, Inc., of Santa Monica, CA;
Agreement No. 33962 with HMC Architects, of Los Angeles, CA;
Agreement No. 33927 with IBI Group, of Irvine, CA; Agreement No.
33912 with Kardent, of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No. 33913 with
Mary McGrath Architects, of Oakland, CA; and Agreement No. 33917
with Alomar Rania, dba RA-DA, of West Hollywood, CA, for as-needed
architectural services, to extend the contract terms for an additional
one-year period through July 31, 2021, and increase the aggregate
amount by $1,500,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to
exceed $10,500,000. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, 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
9. 20-0528 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI19-027 and award
contracts to thirteen recommended firms, to provide as-needed
professional and technical services for system analysis, development,
implementation, project management, and technical support for
information technology projects and systems, in an annual aggregate
amount not to exceed $5,100,000, with a 20 percent contingency in the
amount of $1,020,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to
exceed $6,120,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew
for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City
Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any
necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
10. 20-0494 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Department
of Health and Human Services and the Office of Civic Innovation to
create a Citywide Basic Needs Security initiative, known as “BAND
Together Long Beach,” to enhance the coordination and delivery of
food and housing security programs.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, 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
11. 20-0495 Recommendation to approve a first substantial amendment to the
2018-2022 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan,
and Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Action Plan to incorporate emergency
funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
(CARES Act), Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus
(CDBG-CV) and Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV),
and approve a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 and
Fiscal Year 2018 Action Plans to reallocate Home Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for COVID-19 response;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary
documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), and other entities necessary to receive these
funds, and execute agreements necessary to implement and comply
with related federal regulations; and
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Increase appropriations in the Community Development Grant Fund
Group in the Development Services Department by $5,465,696, offset
by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Linda Tatum, Director of Development Services, spoke; and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
12. 20-0496 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing time-limited
COVID-relief proposals for residential and business property owners,
by various City Departments, including Development Services,
Financial Management, Fire, and Public Works; under the direction of
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the City Manager. (Citywide)
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Andrews, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution RES-20-0068. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: RES-20-0068
13. 20-0497 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract and all necessary amendments, including term extensions,
with the City of Los Angeles to receive and expend Department of
Homeland Security grant funding for the 2019 Urban Area Security
Initiative Grant, in an amount not to exceed $1,184,315, for the period
of September 1, 2019 through May 31, 2022; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department
by $190,000, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department
by $418,804, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and
Human Services Department by $80,000, and in the General Grants
Fund Group in the Police Department by $495,511, offset by grant
revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Pearce
14. 20-0498 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract and all necessary amendments, including term extensions,
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with the County of Los Angeles to receive and expend Department of
Homeland Security grant funding for the 2018 State Homeland Security
Program, in an amount not to exceed $736,005, for a period ending
May 31, 2021; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department
by $36,000, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department
by $578,600, in the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and
Human Services Department by $100,000, and in the General Grants
Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by
$21,405, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, 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
15. 20-0499 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract and all necessary amendments, including term extensions,
with the Department of Homeland Security to receive and expend grant
funding for the 2019 Port Security Grant Program, in an amount not to
exceed $1,743,460, for a period ending August 31, 2022; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire
Department by $500,000 and in the General Grants Fund Group in the
Police Department by $1,243,460, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, 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
16. 20-0500 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents to submit an application to the Federal Aviation
Administration for additional Passenger Facility Charges (PFC); and if
approved, accept, implement, administer, collect, and expend the
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additional PFCs related to the Airport Capital Improvement Program,
within the existing authorized PFC level per enplaned passenger.
(District 5)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, 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
17. 20-0501 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW19-098 and
award contracts to AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Irvine, CA, and
Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA, for
as-needed stormwater and pump station related engineering consulting
services, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for
a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional
one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize
City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to
enter into contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
ORDINANCES (9:29 PM)
18. 20-0502 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Section 2.06.060, and Subsections
2.18.050.D and 2.63.030.A, all relating to commission compensation,
read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City
Council for final reading;
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A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Zendejas, to declare ordinance read the first
time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City
Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin
and Richardson
No: 1 - Supernaw
Enactment No: ORD-20-0021
20-0503 Adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2020 Salary Resolution to
revise the stipend range for certain Members of Boards and
Commissions, as provided in Option 2 (Attachment B) of the City staff
report dated November 8, 2019 to the City Council;
Authorize the Long Beach Community Investment Company to amend
its bylaws to allow for Board Member compensation not to exceed $50
per meeting, and approve any amendments to the bylaws necessary to
evidence such compensation; and
Authorize Long Beach Transit to amend its bylaws to allow for Board
Member compensation not to exceed $100 per meeting, and approve
any amendments to the bylaws necessary to evidence such
compensation. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by
Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0069. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin
and Richardson
No: 1 - Supernaw
Enactment No: RES-20-0069
19. 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; and declaring
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that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as
read. (Ordinance No. ORD-20-0017). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by
Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt
Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-20-0017. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-20-0017
20. 20-0472 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Subsection 8.100.030.A., and Sections
8.100.040 and 8.100.050; all relating to the temporary prohibition of
evictions due to COVID-19; declaring the urgency thereof; and
declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and
adopted as read (Ordinance No. ORD-20-0020). (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by
Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation and
adopt Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-20-0020. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-20-0020
NEW BUSINESS (5:53 PM)
21. 20-0514 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Department
of Financial Management and the Economic Development Department
to explore the feasibility of deploying tools and resources necessary to
ensure retail businesses and restaurants can successfully and safely
reopen.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
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Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, 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
22. 20-0515 Recommendation to receive and file a report on information requested
by the City Council regarding assistance programs for property owners
impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, 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
23. 20-0516 Recommendation to receive and file a report from Public Works
providing an update on street sweeping; and, provide input and policy
direction to staff on next-step strategies on street sweeping as it relates
to the Safer-at-Home Public Health Order. (Citywide)
Craig Beck, Director of Public Works, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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Councilmember Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by
Councilmember Zendejas, to extend the opportunity to dismiss
street sweeping tickets through July 5, 2020. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
24. 20-0538 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $448, offset by the Second
Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to AOC7 for their
food pantry event that took place on June 5, 2020; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $448 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
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
25. 20-0539 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Long Beach
Transit to schedule a study session to provide information about and
discuss Long Beach Transit’s relationship with the City and its vital role
in the City’s public transportation system, including transit service to
residents and workers, its critical role in providing mobility for students,
seniors and people with disabilities, programs to ensure the safety and
security of riders and employees, decision-process on transit routes,
stops and shelters, and steps taken to address recent challenges,
including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, 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
26. 20-0540 Recommendation to request City Manager to report back to the City
Council within 30 days on the Citizen Police Complaint Commission,
including a summary of investigations over the past 5 years, and
recommendations for discussion of possible revisions to improve
accountability and transparency in the relationship between the Police
Department and the community.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Vice
Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
27. 20-0541 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to direct City Manager and staff to partner with
community organizations to identify funds or other opportunities for
rebuilding after the civil unrest that occurred the week of May 31, 2020.
Specifically, the areas impacted across the city.
This Agenda Item was withdrawn.
28. 20-0543 Recommendation to request City Attorney to work with City Manager
and Long Beach Office of Equity to draft a resolution that articulates
the City's commitment to adopting the "Framework for Reconciliation in
Long Beach,” recognizing the need to engage in a public reconciliation
process, internal policy review, and local action plan committing to the
following four steps:
Request City Manager to issue a public statement condemning the
murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, acknowledging the
existence and longstanding impacts of systemic racism in our America
and in Long Beach;
Request City Manager to conduct a formal listening process to hear
accounts and experiences of racial injustice, inequity, or harm of
community members;
Request City Manager to convene stakeholders to evaluate the
feedback from the listening process and shape policy, budgetary,
charter, and programmatic reform ideas; and
Request City Manager catalyze action, presenting immediate,
short-term, medium-term, and long-term present recommendations for
the City Council to consider.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
Councilman Austin spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded
by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
29. 20-0542 Recommendation to review the need for continuing the local
emergency proclaimed by the Director of Civil Defense on May 31,
2020, and ratified by the City Council on June 5, 2020, and determine
whether to terminate the local emergency at this time. (Citywide)
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Robert Luna, Chief of Police, spoke.
Wally Hebeish, Assistant Chief of Police, spoke.
Councilmember Pearce spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
Councilmember Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Mayor Garcia spoke.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by
Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
22. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday June 9, 2020.
23. 20-0544 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 5, 2020.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
24. 20-0600 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 9,
2020.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT (9:47 PM)
At 9:47 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting.
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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.
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Agenda
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020
CITY OF LONG BEACH
TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 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, City Manager
Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor Charles Parkin, City Attorney
REVISED
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and
prior to 6:30 PM. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered
routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City
Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 4, and 30 - 45)
1. 20-0519 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of
Tuesday, May 12, and May 19, 2020; and the Joint meeting of the City
Council and Housing Authority meeting of Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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2. 20-0520 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between May 22, 2020 and May 29, 2020.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 20-0521 Recommendation to confirm the City Manager’s promulgation of the
revised Safer at Home Health Order, issued on May 22, 2020, May 27,
2020, and May 29, 2020, by the City of Long Beach Health Officer as a
regulation. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY MANAGER
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 20-0522 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement, and all necessary documents, with the Los Angeles County
Transportation Authority, to receive and expend funding for eligible capital
projects related to pedestrian and bicycle facilities;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public
Works Department by $297,264, offset by Transportation Development Act
(TDA) Article 3 revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public
Works Department by $297,264, offset by transfer from State
Transportation Development Act Fund. (Citywide)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
30. 20-0478 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit four Stipulations with
Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals
Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $5,220, 2) $1,740, 3)
$23,345, and 4) $54,230 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for
Duncan George.
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
31. 20-0479 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and
Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if
so approved, authority to pay $85,000 in compliance with the Appeals
Board Order for Glenn Lassiter.
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
32. 20-0480 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and
Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if
so approved, authority to pay $130,000 in compliance with the Appeals
Board Order for Matthew Mak.
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
33. 20-0481 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Stipulations with
Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals
Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $52,200 in compliance with the
Appeals Board Order for Jose Pineda.
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
34. 20-0482 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and
Release for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if
so approved, authority to pay $80,000 in compliance with the Appeals
Board Order for Elise Smith.
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
35. 20-0483 Recommendation to adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 664
(Cooper), "Workers' Compensation: Injury: Communicable Disease."
(Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
36. 20-0484 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between May 11, 2020 and May 22, 2020.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
37. 20-0493 Recommendation to direct City Clerk to notify all City Departments and
advisory bodies that have previously adopted conflict of interest codes, of
the biennial review requirements for such conflict of interest codes; and
Require all departments and advisory bodies that have previously adopted
conflict of interest codes to review such conflict of interest codes and
report to the City Council any amendments, or report that no amendments
are necessary, no later than October 1, 2020.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
38. 20-0485 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an
amendment to Contract No. 35146, and any necessary documents and
subsequent amendments, with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation, in collaboration with the Urban Institute, to receive and expend
grant funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to extend the term
through June 30, 2020. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
39. 20-0486 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding,
including any subsequent amendments, with Health Net Community
Solutions, Inc., for the coordinated provision of Targeted Case
Management Services to eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries, for the period of
July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2025, with the option to extend for one
additional five-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager.
(Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
40. 20-0487 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to enter into an agreement, including any
necessary documents, amendments, or subcontracts, with The Children’s
Clinic, Serving Children and Their Families, to accept and expend grant
funding in an annual amount of $100,000, for the Mental Health Services
Act Innovation 2 (INN2): Developing Trauma Resilient Communities
Through Community Capacity Building Project, for a two-year period
estimated to begin in July 2020, with the option to extend the agreement
for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City
Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human
Services Department by $130,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
41. 20-0488 Recommendation to receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) and Separately Issued Financial Statements for the Fiscal
Year Ended September 30, 2019. (Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
42. 20-0489 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
donation agreement with the Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum, for the
donation of a 1986 Seagrave fire pumper, formerly used by the Fire
Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau, with an estimated value of $3,400,
for public viewing at the museum and community events. (Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
43. 20-0490 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents to amend Contract No. 34275 with Los Cerritos
Wetlands Stewardship, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the maintenance and
management of environmentally sensitive areas, to increase the contract
amount by $596,662, with a 15 percent contingency of $89,499, for a
revised total amount not to exceed $2,547,094, and extend the term of the
contract to June 30, 2021. (Districts 2,3)
Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE;
PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
44. 20-0491 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents, with the
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, for access to
office space within the Long Beach Police Department, for State Parole
services, at no cost, for a period two years. (Citywide)
Office or Department: POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
45. 20-0492 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a grant
agreement with California State Coastal Conservancy, to accept and
expend grant funding, in the amount of $500,000, for a period of three
years; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public
Works Department in the amount of $500,000, offset by grant revenue.
(Districts 1,7,8,9)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
HEARING:
5. 20-0523 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
conclude the public hearing, and find the project exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Article 5,
Section 15061;
Adopt ordinance amending Title 2 of the Long Beach Municipal Code
(LBMC) (Cultural Heritage Commission) to extend the expiration date for
certain Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) and modify the expiration
period for future approvals;
20-0524 Adopt ordinance, Zoning Code Amendment ZCA20-006, to extend the
expiration date for certain subdivision and entitlement approvals and
modify the expiration period for future approvals; and
20-0525 Adopt resolution directing the Director of Development Services to submit
the Ordinance amending Title 20 and 21 to the California Coastal
Commission for a finding of conformance with the Certified Local Coastal
Program. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS:
6. 20-0529 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Department of
Economic Development to research, prepare, and propose an equitable
and effective “COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Loan Plan” for key
sectors that have been hit hardest by closures associated with the
COVID-19 emergency including but not limited to: (i) restaurants, (ii) retail,
(iii) services, (iv) non-profit, (v) property-based businesses, and (vi) other
very small businesses that provide employment to Long Beach residents;
and, propose funding levels that consider the number of Long Beach
business licenses within each category, and the projected needs of those
within those categories to rebound.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN STACY MUNGO, FIFTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN MARY
ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT;
COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER REX
RICHARDSON, NINTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
7. 20-0526 WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to find that the project is within the scope of the
previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report, prepared for
the General Plan Land Use Element update EIR 03-16, SCH
NO. 2015051054, that no further environmental analysis is needed, and
that the project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
Request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Title 21 of the
Long Beach Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to: (1) repeal Title 21.60,
Division IV - Voluntary Incentive Program to Create Housing for Very Low-
and Low-Income Households, and (2) adopt a new Citywide mandatory
incentive-based Inclusionary Housing program, based on policy
components recommended by staff, as modified by the Planning
Commission. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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8. 20-0527 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 33933 with Aetypic, Inc.,
of San Francisco, CA; Agreement No. 33926 with Architects McDonald,
Soutar & Paz, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Agreement No. 33914 with
Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio, Inc., of Santa Monica, CA; Agreement No.
33962 with HMC Architects, of Los Angeles, CA; Agreement No. 33927
with IBI Group, of Irvine, CA; Agreement No. 33912 with Kardent, of Long
Beach, CA; Agreement No. 33913 with Mary McGrath Architects, of
Oakland, CA; and Agreement No. 33917 with Alomar Rania, dba RA-DA,
of West Hollywood, CA, for as-needed architectural services, to extend the
contract terms for an additional one-year period through July 31, 2021,
and increase the aggregate amount by $1,500,000, for a total annual
aggregate amount not to exceed $10,500,000. (Citywide)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 20-0528 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI19-027 and award
contracts to thirteen recommended firms, to provide as-needed
professional and technical services for system analysis, development,
implementation, project management, and technical support for information
technology projects and systems, in an annual aggregate amount not to
exceed $5,100,000, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of
$1,020,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $6,120,000,
for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional
one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize
City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter
into the contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
10. 20-0494 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Department of
Health and Human Services and the Office of Civic Innovation to create a
Citywide Basic Needs Security initiative, known as “BAND Together Long
Beach,” to enhance the coordination and delivery of food and housing
security programs.
Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER REX RICHARDSON,
NINTH DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN MARY
ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT; VICE
MAYOR DEE ANDREWS, SIXTH DISTRICT;
COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO URANGA,
SEVENTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
11. 20-0495 Recommendation to approve a first substantial amendment to the
2018-2022 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, and
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Action Plan to incorporate emergency funds from
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act),
Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) and
Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV), and approve a
substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 2018
Action Plans to reallocate Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
funds for COVID-19 response;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents
with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and
other entities necessary to receive these funds, and execute agreements
necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations; and
Increase appropriations in the Community Development Grant Fund Group
in the Development Services Department by $5,465,696, offset by grant
revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 20-0496 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing time-limited COVID-relief
proposals for residential and business property owners, by various City
Departments, including Development Services, Financial Management,
Fire, and Public Works; under the direction of the City Manager.
(Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT; FIRE; PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
13. 20-0497 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract and all necessary amendments, including term extensions, with
the City of Los Angeles to receive and expend Department of Homeland
Security grant funding for the 2019 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, in
an amount not to exceed $1,184,315, for the period of September 1, 2019
through May 31, 2022; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster
Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $190,000,
in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $418,804, in
the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and Human Services
Department by $80,000, and in the General Grants Fund Group in the
Police Department by $495,511, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS; FIRE;
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
14. 20-0498 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract and all necessary amendments, including term extensions, with
the County of Los Angeles to receive and expend Department of Homeland
Security grant funding for the 2018 State Homeland Security Program, in
an amount not to exceed $736,005, for a period ending May 31, 2021; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Disaster
Preparedness and Emergency Communications Department by $36,000,
in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire Department by $578,600, in
the General Grants Fund Group in the Health and Human Services
Department by $100,000, and in the General Grants Fund Group in the
Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $21,405, offset by grant
revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS; FIRE;
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; PARKS,
RECREATION AND MARINE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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15. 20-0499 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract and all necessary amendments, including term extensions, with
the Department of Homeland Security to receive and expend grant funding
for the 2019 Port Security Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed
$1,743,460, for a period ending August 31, 2022; and
Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Fire
Department by $500,000 and in the General Grants Fund Group in the
Police Department by $1,243,460, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS; FIRE;
POLICE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 20-0500 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents to submit an application to the Federal Aviation
Administration for additional Passenger Facility Charges (PFC); and if
approved, accept, implement, administer, collect, and expend the
additional PFCs related to the Airport Capital Improvement Program, within
the existing authorized PFC level per enplaned passenger. (District 5)
Office or Department: LONG BEACH AIRPORT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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17. 20-0501 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW19-098 and award
contracts to AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Irvine, CA, and Pacific
Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA, for as-needed
stormwater and pump station related engineering consulting services, in an
annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for a period of two
years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the
discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee,
to execute all documents necessary to enter into contracts, including any
necessary amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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ORDINANCES:
18. 20-0502 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Section 2.06.060, and Subsections
2.18.050.D and 2.63.030.A, all relating to commission compensation, read
the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council
for final reading;
20-0503 Adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2020 Salary Resolution to
revise the stipend range for certain Members of Boards and Commissions,
as provided in Option 2 (Attachment B) of the City staff report dated
November 8, 2019 to the City Council;
Authorize the Long Beach Community Investment Company to amend its
bylaws to allow for Board Member compensation not to exceed $50 per
meeting, and approve any amendments to the bylaws necessary to
evidence such compensation; and
Authorize Long Beach Transit to amend its bylaws to allow for Board
Member compensation not to exceed $100 per meeting, and approve any
amendments to the bylaws necessary to evidence such compensation.
(Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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19. 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; and declaring that
this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read.
(Ordinance No. ORD-20-0017). (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20. 20-0472 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Subsection 8.100.030.A., and Sections
8.100.040 and 8.100.050; all relating to the temporary prohibition of
evictions due to COVID-19; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring
that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read
(Ordinance No. ORD-20-0020). (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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NEW BUSINESS:
New Business items are additions to the City Council Agenda subsequent to the
posting of the agenda on Monday afternoon.
21. 20-0514 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Department of
Financial Management and the Economic Development Department to
explore the feasibility of deploying tools and resources necessary to
ensure retail businesses and restaurants can successfully and safely
reopen.
Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER REX RICHARDSON,
NINTH DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN MARY
ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT;
COUNCILWOMAN STACY MUNGO, FIFTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO
URANGA, SEVENTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 20-0515 Recommendation to receive and file a report on information requested by
the City Council regarding assistance programs for property owners
impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. (Citywide)
Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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23. 20-0516 Recommendation to receive and file a report from Public Works providing
an update on street sweeping; and, provide input and policy direction to
staff on next-step strategies on street sweeping as it relates to the
Safer-at-Home Public Health Order. (Citywide)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
24. 20-0538 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in
the City Manager Department by $448, offset by the Second Council
District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide
Activities Department to provide a donation to AOC7 for their food pantry
event that took place on June 5, 2020; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $448 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER JEANNINE PEARCE,
SECOND DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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25. 20-0539 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with Long Beach Transit
to schedule a study session to provide information about and discuss Long
Beach Transit’s relationship with the City and its vital role in the City’s
public transportation system, including transit service to residents and
workers, its critical role in providing mobility for students, seniors and
people with disabilities, programs to ensure the safety and security of
riders and employees, decision-process on transit routes, stops and
shelters, and steps taken to address recent challenges, including the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Office or Department: COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN MARY
ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT;
COUNCILMAN DARYL SUPERNAW,
FOURTH DISTRICT; VICE MAYOR DEE
ANDREWS, SIXTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
26. 20-0540 Recommendation to request City Manager to report back to the City
Council within 30 days on the Citizen Police Complaint Commission,
including a summary of investigations over the past 5 years, and
recommendations for discussion of possible revisions to improve
accountability and transparency in the relationship between the Police
Department and the community.
Office or Department: COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A.
PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT; VICE MAYOR
DEE ANDREWS, SIXTH DISTRICT;
COUNCILMEMBER REX RICHARDSON,
NINTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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27. 20-0541 Recommendation to direct City Manager and staff to partner with
community organizations to identify funds or other opportunities for
rebuilding after the civil unrest that occurred the week of May 31, 2020.
Specifically, the areas impacted across the city.
Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER JEANNINE PEARCE,
SECOND DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN
MARY ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT; VICE
MAYOR DEE ANDREWS, SIXTH DISTRICT;
COUNCILMEMBER REX RICHARDSON,
NINTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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28. 20-0543 Recommendation to request City Attorney to work with City Manager and
Long Beach Office of Equity to draft a resolution that articulates the City's
commitment to adopting the "Framework for Reconciliation in Long
Beach,” recognizing the need to engage in a public reconciliation process,
internal policy review, and local action plan committing to the following four
steps:
Request City Manager to issue a public statement condemning the murder
of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, acknowledging the existence and
longstanding impacts of systemic racism in our America and in Long
Beach;
Request City Manager to conduct a formal listening process to hear
accounts and experiences of racial injustice, inequity, or harm of
community members;
Request City Manager to convene stakeholders to evaluate the feedback
from the listening process and shape policy, budgetary, charter, and
programmatic reform ideas; and
Request City Manager catalyze action, presenting immediate, short-term,
medium-term, and long-term present recommendations for the City
Council to consider.
Office or Department: COUNCILMEMBER REX RICHARDSON,
NINTH DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER
JEANNINE PEARCE, SECOND DISTRICT;
VICE MAYOR DEE ANDREWS, SIXTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN,
EIGHTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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29. 20-0542 Recommendation to review the need for continuing the local emergency
proclaimed by the Director of Civil Defense on May 31, 2020, and ratified
by the City Council on June 5, 2020, and determine whether to terminate
the local emergency at this time. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
20-0544 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 5, 2020.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDERS:
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 – Federal Legislation Committee at 3:30 P.M.,
Teleconference.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 – Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California at
4:30 P.M., Teleconference.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 – Economic Development and Finance Committee
(Attorney/Client) at 4:45 P.M., Teleconference.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – Public Safety Committee at 2:30 P.M., Teleconference.
HEARING REMINDER:
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – Hearing for Interim Housing Zone Code Amendment.
(Citywide)
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – Hearing for Zone Code Amendments relating to Religious
Assembly Uses, Urban Agriculture, and Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.
(Citywide)
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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.
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Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa
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bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del
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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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