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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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. 7, 8, 9, 14, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 10, 11, 15 - 20. ROLL CALL (5:04 PM) Councilmembers Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Present: Austin and Richardson Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, Sr. City Clerk Analyst. Vice Mayor Andrews presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Suzie Price, Councilwoman, Third District. NOTE: Charles Parkin, reported out of closed session, that by a vote of 8-0, the City Council authorized the City of Long Beach participation in the amicus brief in the case of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. Page 1 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM CONSENT CALENDAR (5:05 PM) Anne Cantrell spoke regarding Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, and 5. Dave Shukla spoke. Passed the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 6. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 1. 20-0741 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, July 7, and July 14, 2020; and the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority of Wednesday, July 29, 2020. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 2. 20-0742 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between July 27, 2020 and August 3, 2020. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 20-0743 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 33749, with Chandler Asset Management, Inc., of San Diego, CA, for investment advisory and management services, to extend the contract term by adding two one-year renewal options, in an annual amount not to exceed $468,000, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Page 2 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 20-0744 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement No. 32497 with Union Bank, N.A., of San Diego, CA , for banking and cash management services, to add three one-year renewal options, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 20-0745 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend contracts with Barbara A. Lloyd, Municipal Advisory Services, of Los Angeles, CA; Frasca & Associates, LLC, of New York, NY; KNN Public Finance, of Los Angeles, CA; Montague DeRose and Associates, LLC, of Westlake Village, CA; Public Financial Management, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; and Public Resources Advisory Group, of Los Angeles, CA, to provide financial advisory services on an as-needed basis, to extend the contract terms for an additional one-year period through May 31, 2021, and add an additional one-year renewal option, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 20-0746 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with the State of California Department of Health Care Services, the amount of the contract based solely on usage, to provide AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) services, for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 3 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING (5:12 PM) 7. 20-0759 Recommendation to conduct a Budget Hearing to receive and discuss an overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget for the following Departments: Health and Human Services, Fire, and Parks, Recreation and Marine. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Xavier Espino, Long Beach Fire Chief spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke. Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke. Page 4 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Marine, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Xavier Espino, Fire Chief, spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke. Page 5 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Audrena Redmond spoke. Caitlin Bellis spoke. Jordan Doering spoke. Katie Traverso spoke. Kim T spoke. Miles Haisley spoke. Tanya Jimenez spoke. Tess Parkhouse spoke. Dawn Modkins spoke. Maniac Bey spoke. Max Norris spoke. Bety Ruiz spoke. Elizabeth Gonzalez spoke. Grisela Soto spoke. Herlinda Haro spoke. Jamilet Ochoa spoke. Magnolia Rodriguez spoke. Ruth Muller spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson HEARINGS (7:51 PM) 8. 20-0747 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration MND04-20 (State Clearinghouse SCH# 2020050229) in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State and local Guidelines; Declare ordinance approving a Zone Change ZCHG17-009 from CCA (Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented) to R-4-N (Medium-Density Multiple Residential) and from CCA (Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented) to R-3-T (Multi-family Residential, Townhouse), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Approve a Site Plan Review SPR17-062 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 77097 VTTM17-001, to allow the construction of 18 for-sale three-story townhomes located at 4800 Long Beach Boulevard. (District 8) Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Kim Prijatel, applicant, spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, 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-20-0029 Page 7 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 9. 20-0748 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration MND03-20 (State Clearinghouse SCH# 2020050231) in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State and local Guidelines; Declare ordinance approving a Zone Change ZCHG17-010 from CCA (Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented) and R-1-N (Single-Family Residential) to CCN (Community R-4-N), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Approve a Site Plan Review SPR17-063 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 77096 VTTM17-002, to allow the construction of 38 for-sale three-story townhomes located at 5100 Long Beach Boulevard. (District 8) Kim Prijatel, applicant, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, 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-20-0030 PUBLIC COMMENT (10:20 PM) James Marks spoke regarding general funds. Laurie Smith spoke regarding various issues. Steve Updike spoke regarding justice. Dave Shukla spoke regarding sustainability. Page 8 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Tiffany Davy spoke regarding climate action. REGULAR AGENDA (10:32 PM) 10. 20-0749 Recommendation to approve Mayor’s designees as argument writers for the Long Beach ballot measure appearing on the November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, 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 11. 20-0750 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,300, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Draculas for a mural painted at Houghton Park prior to the grand opening of the expanded Houghton Park Community Center on June 30, 2020; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, 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 12. 20-0608 WITHDRAWN Recommendation to request City Council to endorse the CAAP to include a resilient jobs program; consider the CCA initiative; and include a construction career policy with the CAAP that ensures there are job standards for people who are impacted more with the air quality in their area. Page 9 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM This Agenda Item was withdrawn. 13. 20-0682 WITHDRAWN Recommendation to request City Council to join a CPA or CCA, and file an implementation plan by the end of the year. This Agenda Item was withdrawn. 14. 20-0751 Recommendation to review a report on Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative and provide input and policy direction. (Citywide) Councilmember Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Theresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Dawn Modkins spoke. Caravan 4 Justice spoke. Juanita Doplemore spoke. Kevin Joerger spoke. Kim T spoke. Maniac Bey spoke. Pastor Leon Wood spoke. Page 10 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Patrick Swymer spoke. Max Norris spoke. Rebekah Rose spoke. Ryan Ballard spoke. Shirin Senegal spoke. Tiffany Davy spoke. Dave Shukla spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Page 11 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Page 12 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to [1] Improve language translation services provided at City Council meetings; [2] Request staff to engage with the Latino and Cambodian community in discussion on equity and racial equity; [3] Track and measure progress, including benchmarks and report back to City Council on a 6-month basis; [4] Report aggregated data by race and ethnicity; [5] Create an Equity Commission by shifting the current Human Relations Commission to focus on equity and oversight of the Reconciliation process; [6] Request staff to provide a memo to City Council on the process to study the Citizen Police Complaint Commission with details and the topics to be reviewed in the study; [7] Request staff to provide a report on the Office of Constitutional Policing and mechanisms to ensure public trust and transparency in this new Office; [8] Create a transparent process regarding demilitarization of the Police Department by reviewing models in other cities and requiring advance notice to City Council regarding the purchase of equipment that could be considered military-type equipment and report this process back to City Council; [9] Refine the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) contract to include local hiring and job coordination goals and include an economic development component in the report back to the City Council on the status of the PLA; [10] Request staff to prepare an analysis of Proposition 16 (ACA-5) to better understand how this measure will affect the City if it passes in November; and [11] Request City Manager to provide a report on how to better align housing changes in Development Services, rental assistance funding, and the Housing Equity Coordinator, to create a seamless “front door” for housing information and requests for assistance. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 15. 20-0752 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with W.W. Grainger, Inc., of Lake Page 13 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Forest, IL, for furnishing and delivering maintenance, repair, and operations supplies and related materials, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Tucson, AZ, through Omnia Partners, in annual amount of $1,000,000, with a 20 percent contingency of $200,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000, until the Omnia Partners contract expires on December 31, 2022, with the option to renew for as long as the Omnia Partners contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0097. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-20-0097 16. 20-0753 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224 to hire Elizabeth Anne Haynes for a limited duration to work in the Technology and Innovation Department. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0098. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-20-0098 ORDINANCE (10:36 PM) 17. 20-0754 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 10.80 establishing a 19-ton weight and load limit on the Toledo Bridge over Rivo Alto Canal, read the first Page 14 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (District 3) A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, 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-20-0031 NEW BUSINESS (10:38 PM) 18. 20-0677 Recommendation to request that the Special Order issued on January 16, 2020 become a permanent policy change for the Long Beach Police Department. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Dave Shukla spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Page 15 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, that the item be laid over to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 19. 20-0678 Recommendation to request staff to explore revisiting Ordinance No. ORD-07-0017 (Fire Facilities Impact Fees); and evaluate other financing solutions that are available. Councilwoman Price spoke. Dave Shukla spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, 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 20. 20-0765 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase of Real Estate (Agreement) with Jeffrey Wayne Stickler, Inc., a California corporation (Seller), for the purchase of certain real property located at 4101-4107 Long Beach Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Numbers 7139-015-010 and -017 (Subject Property), in an amount not to exceed $2,350,000; Accept the Categorical Exemption CE-20-079; Increase appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $2,350,000, offset by a transfer from the Capital Project Fund Group; and Page 16 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Decrease appropriation in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $2,350,000, to offset the transfer to the General Fund Group. (District 8) Sergio Ramirez, Deputy Director of Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Dave Shukla spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. 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 21. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, August 11, 2020. 22. 20-0766 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, August 7, 2020. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 23. 20-0808 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 11, 2020. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS (11:15 PM) Page 17 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Zendejas requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jacob O'Donnell. Councilman Supernaw extended condolences to the family of Mayor Robert Garcia; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Francisco "Pancho" Flores. Councilmember Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gerald Mineghino. Councilmember Richardson extended condolences to the family of Mayor Robert Garcia and Gerald Mineghino. Councilmember Pearce extended condolences to the family of Gerald Mineghino. Vice Mayor Andrews extended condolences to the family of Mayor Robert Garcia. ADJOURNMENT (11:24 PM) At 11:24 PM, Vice Mayor Andrews adjourned the meeting in memory of Jacob O'Donnell, Francisco "Pancho" Flores, and Gerald Mineghino. pr Page 18 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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 19 of 19