City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · October 13, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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. 3, 9 - 12.
ROLL CALL (5:03 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; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Mayor Garcia presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mary Zendejas, Councilwoman, First District.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:04 PM)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
Tiffany Davy spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 7.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Andrews, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 -
8, except for Item 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
1. 20-0962 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and
Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2019.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 20-1002 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between September 28, 2020 and October 5, 2020.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 20-1003 Recommendation to confirm City Manager’s promulgation of the
revised Safer at Home Health Order, issued on October 1, 2020, by the
City of Long Beach Health Officer as a regulation. (Citywide)
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilmember Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, 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: 7 - Zendejas, Pearce, Supernaw, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and
Richardson
No: 2 - Price and Mungo
4. 20-1006 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34497 with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., dba AECOM, of Orange, CA, for the Climate
Action and Adaptation Plan, to extend the term of the contract to
September 30, 2022, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 20-1007 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for
October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021, for the Long Beach Tourism
Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual
assessment, and setting the date of hearing for Tuesday, November 17,
2020. (Districts 1,2,4,5)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-20-0133 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-20-0133
6. 20-1008 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary agreements and any subsequent amendments with the State
of California, Department of Community Services and Development, to
provide direct credit of allocated federal funds to the City of Long
Beach on behalf of gas utility accounts of low-income gas customers,
to extend the term of the contract for an additional three-year period
through March 31, 2023. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 20-1004 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including
amendments to award amount, with the California Department of Public
Health, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of
$1,000,000 over the course of 22 months, for the Black Infant Health
Public Awareness Campaign, for the period of September 1, 2020
through June 30, 2022, with the option to extend the agreement for one
additional two-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and
Human Services Department by $1,000,000, offset by grant revenue.
(Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
8. 20-1005 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend
Contract No. 35047 with the State of California Office of Environmental
Health Hazard Assessment, for the continued provision of reviews and
assessments of human health and/or environmental risks at various
citywide locations, to extend the term for a two-year period, with the
option to renew for two additional two-year periods, at the discretion of
the City Manager. (Citywide)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:33 PM)
9. 20-1009 Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Third Council
District Committee on illegal fireworks mitigation recommendations.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Ken Weiss spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Jeff Davidson spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Vice Mayor Andrews spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
10. 20-1010 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) Action Plan
and Substantial Amendment to the FY 20 Action Plan for the
expenditure of Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment
Partnership Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant funds; and
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary
documents with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, to receive these funds and execute agreements
necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations.
(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
11. 20-1011 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2020 second departmental
and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing
City Council policy. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Andrews, 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
ORDINANCE (5:53 PM)
12. 20-1024 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Sections 5.90.200 and 5.92.915, all
relating to the hours of operation for medical and adult-use marijuana
dispensaries, read the first time and laid over to the next regular
meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Andrews, 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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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews,
Uranga, Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-20-0042
NEW BUSINESS (5:54 PM)
13. Affidavit of Service for special meetings held Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
14. 20-1026 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 9, 2020.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
15. 20-1048 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October
13, 2020.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:54 PM)
Vice Mayor Andrews requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Regina
Chaney.
Councilwoman Pearce requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dr. Mickey
Donahoe.
ADJOURNMENT (5:56 PM)
At 5:56 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of Regina Chaney and Dr.
Mikey Donahoe.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
NOTE:
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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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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, OCTOBER 13, 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
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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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 8)
1. 20-0962 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and
Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2019.
Office or Department: CITY AUDITOR
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 20-1002 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between September 28, 2020 and October 5, 2020.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 20-1003 Recommendation to confirm City Manager’s promulgation of the revised
Safer at Home Health Order, issued on October 1, 2020, by the City of
Long Beach Health Officer as a regulation. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY MANAGER
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 20-1006 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34497 with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., dba AECOM, of Orange, CA, for the Climate
Action and Adaptation Plan, to extend the term of the contract to
September 30, 2022, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
5. 20-1007 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for
October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021, for the Long Beach Tourism
Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual
assessment, and setting the date of hearing for Tuesday, November 17,
2020. (Districts 1,2,4,5)
Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 20-1008 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary agreements and any subsequent amendments with the State of
California, Department of Community Services and Development, to
provide direct credit of allocated federal funds to the City of Long Beach
on behalf of gas utility accounts of low-income gas customers, to extend
the term of the contract for an additional three-year period through
March 31, 2023. (Citywide)
Office or Department: ENERGY RESOURCES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 20-1004 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including
amendments to award amount, with the California Department of Public
Health, to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000
over the course of 22 months, for the Black Infant Health Public
Awareness Campaign, for the period of September 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2022, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional
two-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human
Services Department by $1,000,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
8. 20-1005 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend
Contract No. 35047 with the State of California Office of Environmental
Health Hazard Assessment, for the continued provision of reviews and
assessments of human health and/or environmental risks at various
citywide locations, to extend the term for a two-year period, with the option
to renew for two additional two-year periods, at the discretion of the City
Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons
who sign up with the City Clerk.
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS:
9. 20-1009 Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Third Council
District Committee on illegal fireworks mitigation recommendations.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD
DISTRICT; COUNCILMAN DARYL
SUPERNAW, FOURTH DISTRICT;
COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
10. 20-1010 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) Action Plan
and Substantial Amendment to the FY 20 Action Plan for the expenditure
of Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership
Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant funds; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents
with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, to
receive these funds and execute agreements necessary to implement and
comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 20-1011 Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2020 second departmental
and fund budget appropriation adjustments in accordance with existing
City Council policy. (Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCE:
12. 20-1024 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Sections 5.90.200 and 5.92.915, all relating
to the hours of operation for medical and adult-use marijuana
dispensaries, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of
the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
REVISED
NEW BUSINESS:
New Business items are additions to the City Council Agenda subsequent to the
posting of the agenda on Monday afternoon.
12. Agenda Item No. 12 is listed under Ordinance.
13.
14.
20-1026 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 9, 2020.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDERS:
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California
at 4:30 P.M., Teleconference.
Thursday, October 15, 2020 – Public Safety Committee at 12:00 P.M.,
Teleconference.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Economic Development and Finance Committee
(Attorney/Client) at 4:45 P.M., Teleconference.
HEARING REMINDER:
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – Hearing for the Belmont Shore Parking and Business
Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment.
(District 3)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
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Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with
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570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English
speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City
Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng
Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa
pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras
bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del
ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por
teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de
la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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