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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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. 31, 45, 53-57, 61, 78, 49, 50 - 52, 66, 73, 75, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74, 76, 63, 62, 79, 58, 60, 64, 65, 70, 59. ROLL CALL (5:00 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; 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: Stacy Mungo, Councilwoman, Fifth District. Mayor Garcia Announced that Agenda Item No. 77 was withdrawn. Page 1 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM CONSENT CALENDAR (5:04 PM) Dave Shukla spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 9. Francesca Chaboya spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 22. Passed the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 48, except for Items 31 and 45. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 1. 20-1060 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. 32000565 with the firm Hurrell & Cantrall, LLP for legal services in the matter entitled Suzanne C. Gordin v. City of Long Beach Case Number 19STCV07941. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 2. 20-1061 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit three Stipulations with Request for Award for approval by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $42,050, 2) $5,220, and 3) $12,252.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Jerry Carter. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 20-1062 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 $101,862.50 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Gregory Henry. Page 2 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 20-1063 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 $60,320 in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for Joseph Starbird. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 20-1064 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of Tuesday, October 13, and October 20, 2020, and the Special Meeting of Monday, November 2, 2020. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 20-1065 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between October 12, 2020 and November 9, 2020. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 20-1066 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the City Auditor’s Office; and adopt resolution. A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0137 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0137 8. 20-1067 Recommendation to approve the destruction of records for the Long Beach Fire Department; and adopt resolution. Page 3 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0138 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0138 9. 20-1068 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Alamitos Energy Center (AES), of Long Beach, CA, to safeguard confidential proprietary information that may be disclosed to the City concerning its Alamitos Bay Water Quality Enhancement Project (Project); and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an Access License Agreement, and any necessary amendments, with AES for the City to perform necessary investigative work related to engineering feasibility options to maintain current water circulation patterns and install fish-friendly pumps for the benefit of Alamitos Bay at the AES facilities, at 690 North Studebaker Road, in furtherance of the Project. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 20-1069 Recommendation to confirm the City Manager’s promulgation of the revised Safer at Home Health Order, issued on October 15, 2020 and October 23, 2020, by the City of Long Beach Health Officer as a regulation. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 20-1070 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM20-070 and award a contract to Arc Strategies, LLC, of Sacramento, CA, for State legislative representation services, in an annual amount not to exceed $105,000, for a period of two years beginning December 1, 2020, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide) Page 4 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 12. 20-1071 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the Public Corporation for the Arts of the City of Long Beach, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, dba the Arts Council for Long Beach, in the amount of $404,085, to fund arts and cultural activities, for a period of one year. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 13. 20-1072 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Nineteenth Amendment to Agreement No. 28164 with the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., to extend the agreement by a period of one-year and to provide funding in the amount of $4,608,676 for Fiscal Year 2021. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 14. 20-1073 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM20-015 and award a contract to Redistricting Partners, of Sacramento, CA, for professional services to assist City staff and the Independent Redistricting Commission to establish City Council district boundaries, in accordance with the City Charter and state and federal law, for a total contract amount not to exceed $245,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 15. 20-1074 Recommendation to authorize Development Services Department to process a refund in the amount of $12,565 to JPI Real Estate Acquisitions, for a project at 333 West Ocean Boulevard. (District 2) Page 5 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 16. 20-1075 Recommendation to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to accept and expend $10,000 in sponsorship funding from Marathon Petroleum Corporation to support the Neighborhood Leadership Program Classes of 2021; and Increase appropriations in the Community Development Grants Fund Group in the Development Services Department by $10,000, offset by sponsorship revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 17. 20-1076 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021, for the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for December 8, 2020. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0139 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0139 18. 20-1077 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021, for the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for December 8, 2020. (Districts 7,8) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0140 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0140 Page 6 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 19. 20-1078 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34416 with Koppl Pipeline Services, Inc., of Montebello, CA, for furnishing and delivering pipeline stopper fittings and providing as-needed and/or emergency tapping and stopping services for natural gas pipelines, to extend the term an additional 12 months. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 20. 20-1079 Recommendation to receive and file the Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2019. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 21. 20-1080 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS20-055 and award a contract to Altec, Inc., of Dixon, CA, for furnishing and delivering a CNG-fueled Freightliner M2 112 aerial bucket truck, for a total contract amount not to exceed $317,492, inclusive of taxes and fees; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 22. 20-1081 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary amendments, with Vigilant Solutions, LLC, of Livermore, CA, for the purchase of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system hardware, software, installation, and training services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $381,051, inclusive of taxes and fees; and Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $381,051, offset by funds previously collected from the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department. (Citywide) Page 7 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0141 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0141 23. 20-1082 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of an Autocar ACX64 front loader refuse truck, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Glendale, CA, in an amount not to exceed $344,807, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0142 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0142 24. 20-1083 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, including any necessary amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of eight Autocar ACX64 side loading refuse trucks, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Pasadena, in an amount not to exceed $2,866,808, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0143 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0143 25. 20-1084 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement with the Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum, for the donation of a 2008 Ford F-250 utility vehicle, formerly used by the Fire Department’s Warehouse/Storage Division, with an estimated value of $2,800, for general use at the museum and public viewing at community events. (Citywide) Page 8 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 26. 20-1085 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary amendments, with System Innovators, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, of Jacksonville, FL, to provide software maintenance and support services for the City’s cashiering system, iNovah, in an annual amount of $105,000, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $21,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $126,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0144 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0144 27. 20-1086 Recommendation to receive and file a report on the financial assistance accepted by the City of Long Beach, from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020, under Resolution No. 20-0049 to respond to the proclaimed emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and Increase appropriations in several funds across several departments for various COVID-19-related grant opportunities. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 28. 20-1087 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34108 with Perceptive Enterprises, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 34109 with Pacifica Services, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; Contract No. 34173 with Padilla & Associates, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; and Contract No. 34122 with Comprehensive Housing Services, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for the provision of professional prevailing wage and other labor compliance monitoring services, to extend the contracts to November 14, 2022. (Citywide) Page 9 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 29. 20-1088 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM20-022 and award contracts to Alliant Consulting, of San Diego, CA; Comprehensive Housing Services, Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA; GCAP Services, Inc., of Costa Mesa, CA; Michael Baker International, of Long Beach, CA; Pacifica Services, Inc., of Pasadena, CA; Padilla and Associates, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Perceptive Enterprises, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Silveira Consulting, Inc., of Galt, CA; and Wildan Engineering, of Industry, CA, to provide labor compliance monitoring services, in an annual aggregate amount of $1,500,000, with a 10 percent contingency of $150,000, for a total annual aggregate contract amount not to exceed $1,650,000, 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 to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 30. 20-1089 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the State of California Office of Emergency Services for the temporary transfer of a Type III fire engine and related equipment. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 31. 20-1090 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, any subcontracts, and any necessary amendments, including any amendments to the award amount, with the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $1,102,698, for the Long Beach Activating Safe Communities Program in the Washington Neighborhood, for the period of October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional year, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Page 10 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $1,102,698, offset by grant revenue. (District 1) Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. 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 32. 20-1091 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and any subsequent amendments, with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk, for the provision of vital records data and images, for a period of five years, with the option to renew for five additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 33. 20-1092 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and all necessary documents including any necessary amendments, with MedPro Waste Disposal, LLC, of Naperville, IL, to provide sharps kiosk collection services throughout Long Beach, in an annual amount of $11,520, with a 25 percent contingency of $2,880, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $14,400, for a period of one-year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0145 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0145 34. 20-1093 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Page 11 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM an agreement, and all necessary documents, subcontracts, and any necessary amendments, including any amendments to the award amount, with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Family Assistance, to accept and expend grant funding in an annual amount of $999,999, for the Fundamentals of Fatherhood Project, for the period of September 30, 2020 through September 29, 2025, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional year, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $265,531, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 35. 20-1094 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP HE20-060 and award contracts to First Rate Staffing Corporation, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, and Mynela, LLC, of Gardena, CA, to provide temporary shelter staffing services for human and social services programs in the Department of Health and Human Services, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for a one-year period, with the option to renew for two 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 to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 36. 20-1095 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the California State Library to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $117,625, for adult and family literacy services, for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Library Services Department by $117,625, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Page 12 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 37. 20-1096 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease No. 35335 with LGB CA Holdings, LLC, dba Ross Aviation, a Delaware limited liability company, for City-owned property at 3250 Airflite Way. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 38. 20-1097 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Riley’s 2.0, LLC, dba Riley’s, for a person to person and a premise to premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 5331-33 East 2nd Street. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 39. 20-1098 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Amazon Retail, LLC, dba Amazon, for a person to person and a premise to premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 6235 East Spring Street; and, determine the application serves the public convenience and necessity. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 40. 20-1099 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to establish a Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach K-9 Officers Association. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 41. 20-1100 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an Page 13 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM easement deed from LINC-PCH LP, a California limited partnership, the owner of the property at 1720-1770 Magnolia Avenue, for right-of-way widening purposes; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE-19-111. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 42. 20-1101 Recommendation increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,819,754, offset by Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant funds from the State of California Strategic Growth Council and the Department of Housing and Community Development; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $3,819,754, offset by transfer of Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant funds from the State of California Strategic Growth Council and the Department of Housing and Community Development from the Capital Grants Fund, to support sustainable transportation improvements by the City related to the development of Las Ventanas affordable housing project at 1795 Long Beach Boulevard. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 43. 20-1102 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement from PPF Amli 245 West Broadway, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, the owner of the property at 245 West Broadway, for street and alley widening purposes; and execute a quitclaim deed for the City’s utility easement located at the property. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 44. 20-1103 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, including any subsequent amendments, with the City of Hawaiian Page 14 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Gardens, for cost-sharing of street improvements on Cortner Avenue between 226th Street and Tula Street, contained within City of Long Beach jurisdiction, in the amount of $50,000; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE-20-112. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 45. 20-1104 Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. RFP PW20-004 and award a contract to GHD, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for engineering design services for the Artesia Great Boulevard Project, in a total amount not to exceed $2,269,451, and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter the contract, including any necessary amendments; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group by $7,977,118, offset by Measure R and Proposition C funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) (MR315.70); and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $7,977,118, offset by a transfer of Metro Measure R and Proposition C funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (District 9) Councilmember Richardson spoke. Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, 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 46. 20-1105 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34465 with Gordian Group, Inc., of Greenville, SC, to provide Job Order Contracting (JOC) program and software support, to extend the term of the contract for an Page 15 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM additional one-year period through November 30, 2021. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 47. 20-1106 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35218 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35229 with City Fabrick, of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 35222 with Environmental Science Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35237 with Gruen Associates, of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35226 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 35230 with Impact Sciences, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Contract No. 35243 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Orange, CA; Contract No. 35224 with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 35223 with LSA Associates, Inc., of Irvine, CA; Contract No. 35231 with Meridian Consultants, LLC, of Westlake Village, CA; Contract No. 35225 with Michael Baker International, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 35194 with PlaceWorks, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 35236 with Prevention Institute, of Oakland, CA; Contract No. 35220 with Psomas, of Santa Ana, CA; Contract No. 35209 with Rincon Consultants, of Ventura, CA; Contract No. 35210 with RRM Design Group, of San Luis Obispo, CA; Contract No. 35219 with S. Groner Associates, Inc., of Long Beach, CA; Contract No. 35240 with Terry A. Hayes Associates, Inc., of Culver City, CA; Contract No. 35242 with Veronica Tam and Associates, of Pasadena, CA; and, Contract No. 35246 with Willdan Engineering, of City of Industry, CA, for providing on-call environmental, planning, affordable housing, and community engagement consulting services, to increase the annual aggregate contract amount by $600,000, for a revised total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $4,600,000. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 48. 20-1107 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents and amendments, with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless (Verizon), of Annapolis Junction, MD for providing mobile devices and cellular and data service plans, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Page 16 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM the State of Utah, through the National Association of State Procurement Officials ValuePoint (NASPO), in an annual amount not to exceed $850,000, until the NASPO contract expires on August 11, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the NASPO contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager; and A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0146 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0146 20-1108 Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents and amendments, with T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile), of Bellevue, WA, for providing mobile devices and cellular and data service plans, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the State of Utah, through NASPO ValuePoint, in an annual amount not to exceed $325,000, until the NASPO contract expires on June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the NASPO contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0147 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-20-0147 HEARINGS (5:17 PM) 49. 20-1109 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and approve EIR addendum EIRA-02-20, including the complete evaluation of the environmental effects of the Project, together with the rationale and facts supporting the Findings, as are more specifically contained in Chapter 3.0 of the Addendum; Declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code establishing Title 22 (Updated Zoning Code) and new zoning districts and regulations to implement the 2019 Long Beach General Plan Land Use Element Update, read the first time and laid over to the next regular Page 17 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM meeting of the City Council for final reading; and Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke. Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director, spoke. Corliss Lee spoke. Paul Babcock spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilman Austin, 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-20-0046 20-1110 Declare ordinance rezoning select properties on major corridors in North Long Beach (Atlantic Avenue from approximately Del Amo Avenue on the south to Artesia Boulevard on the north, and Artesia Boulevard from approximately Atlantic Avenue on the west to Downey Avenue on the east), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Page 18 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilman Austin, 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-20-0047 50. 20-1111 Recommendation to receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 (Class 5 - Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions in 15300.2 apply, and that it is further exempt pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as it will not result directly or indirectly in significant environmental impacts; and Declare ordinance amending Title 21, Zoning Regulations (Zoning Code), of the Long Beach Municipal Code to amend section 21.15 (Definitions) and add a new section 21.45.600 related to the following: establishing related definitions and creating a pilot program to allow up to a maximum of 500 micro-unit housing units, subject to provisions outlined in the proposed Ordinance, in the Midtown (SP-1) and Downtown (PD-30) areas of the City, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide) Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Pearce, 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-20-0048 Page 19 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 51. 20-1112 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area assessment levy for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend the agreement with the Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for a one-year term. (Districts 1,2,4,5) John Keisler, Director of Economic Development, spoke. Eric Romero, Project Manager, spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrews, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0148. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-20-0148 PUBLIC COMMENT (8:00 PM) Tiffany Davy spoke regarding SDG Goal 16. REGULAR AGENDA (5:47 PM) 52. 20-1113 Recommendation to direct City Manager to report back to the City Council on establishing an Artists Fund that would provide emergency $500 direct or other financial support for a period of six months to cover cost of basic needs, for qualifying artists who live in Long Beach and have been impacted by COVID-19. These funds would be paid through CARES Act Community Block Grant Funds. We should look towards funding up to 150 artists who qualify across the city. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Page 20 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 53. 20-1114 Recommendation to increase appropriation in the General Fund Group in the City Manager’s Department by $3,500, offset by the Third Council District One-time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to California State University Long Beach for producing a Fireworks PSA that would be available to the City in our campaign to mitigate the use of illegal fireworks; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500 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: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Price 54. 20-1115 Recommendation to request City Manager to provide a donation of $2,500 to Long Beach Organic Inc. and not the Community Action Team as was previously approved by City Council on August 4, 2020, funded by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds in support of the Community Garden at 914 Redondo Avenue. Page 21 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Price 55. 20-1116 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to United Cambodian Community in support of an upcoming community mural project; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 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: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Price 56. 20-1117 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $650, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Community Action Team for their annual Turkey Trot 10K; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $650 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Page 22 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Price 57. 20-1118 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,637, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to AOC7 for the Second District’s Annual Turkey Giveaway event on November 23, 2020; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,637 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Councilmember Pearce spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation, as amended, to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,637, offset by the Second Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Long Beach Forward to be used by AOC7 for the Second District's Annual Turkey Giveaway event on November 23, 2020; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,637 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Price Page 23 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 58. 20-1119 Recommendation to direct City Manager to work with Development Services and the City Attorney to study the benefits of the CSCDA Middle Income Workforce Housing Program, analyze the process enacted by other California cities for adoption, and return at the next City Council meeting with a proposed draft resolution authorizing the same. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Alex Cherin spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve recommendation, as amended, to return to the City Council within 60 days. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 59. 20-1120 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Catapult, a live-streamed concert for artists and creators in Long Beach. Tiffany Davy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, that the item be laid over to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 8, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 60. 20-1121 Recommendation to direct City Manager and all appropriate departments to report back within 90 days on the potential use of revenue bonds or any other instrument that would accelerate our street and alley improvements with a plan to tackle the list of worst streets and alleys in the City. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Page 24 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation, as amended, to include State Infrastructure Banks and new revenue through Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson No: 1 - Pearce 61. 20-1122 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in City Managers Department Partners of Parks by $50,000, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Partners of Parks to support A Giving Heart Tree Project in the Second District; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $50,000 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: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Price 62. 20-1123 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the City Attorney to prepare and present to the City Council an Ordinance Page 25 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM amending Section 10.30.080 of the Long Beach Municipal Code to permit the closing of the Boathouse Lane parking lot from one hour after sunset until 8:00 A.M. daily, instead of the current hours of closing from 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. daily. Councilwoman Price spoke. Bill Bater spoke. Charles Edwin Griffin spoke. Ellen Kirk spoke. Hanne Chupik spoke. Jack Nunn spoke. John Nunn spoke. John Van Blom spoke. Kristina Duggan spoke. Lara Bazan spoke. Mary Perrot spoke. Michelle Mowery spoke. Rob Glidden spoke. Ron Harvey spoke. Terri Glidden spoke. Veronica Wegener spoke. William Eldon spoke. Stephen Hoy spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Page 26 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation, as amended, to permit the closing of the Boathouse Lane parking lot from 8:00 P.M. until 5:00 A.M. daily. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Richardson Absent: 1 - Austin 63. 20-1124 Recommendation to refer to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Housing and Neighborhood Committee for consideration of naming the athletic complex at Chittick Field for Vice Mayor Dee Andrews. Councilman Austin spoke. Isabel Arvea spoke. Dr. Suely Saro spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Page 27 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, 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 64. 20-1125 Recommendation to consider a request from community members to name the Bixby Park Dog Park, "Dr. Myrna 'Mickey' Donahoe Dog Park" and refer this item to the Parks and Recreation Committee for consideration. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Dr. Bonnie Rettgers spoke. John Donahoe spoke. Ronald Janus spoke. Thomas Donahoe spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, 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 65. 20-1126 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinances to designate the properties located at 4204 Cedar Avenue, 244 Mira Mar Avenue, and 262 Newport Avenue as Long Beach Historic Landmarks; and Page 28 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Mills Act historic property contracts with owners of 13 historic properties. (Districts 1,2,3,6,7,8) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare ordinances to designate the properties located at 4204 Cedar Avenue, 244 Mira Mar Avenue, and 262 Newport Avenue as Long Beach Historic Landmarks. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Mills Act historic property contracts with owners of 13 historic properties. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 66. 20-1127 Recommendation to direct staff to work with the City Attorney to amend Title 5 of the Long Municipal Code to allow un-hosted short-term rentals. (Citywide) Audrey Luna spoke Alex Bland spoke. Andy Pesich spoke. Heather Rozman spoke. John Choi spoke. Page 29 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Charlie Carnow spoke. Ed Campbell spoke. Jonah Breslau spoke. Juan Cruz spoke. Kelley Hartwyk spoke. Maria Meza spoke. Melissa Sakal Trager spoke. Nerexda Soto spoke. Sylvia Salcedo spoke. Valerie Luna spoke. Victor Sanchez spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Page 30 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilmember Pearce spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation, as amended to [1] reduce the number of operated short-term rentals from three to two, one being the primary and one being the un-hosted; [2] reduce the number of events per year from six to four; and [3] reduce the amount of un-hosted rental permits from 1,000 to 800. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 67. 20-1128 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including an Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property and Escrow Instructions (Agreement), with Jasman Hospitality, Incorporated, a California corporation (Seller), for the purchase of certain real property located at 1725 Long Beach Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Number 7269-019-049 (Subject Property), in an amount not to exceed $21,720,000; Accept the Categorical Exemption SE-20-092; Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $15,337,400, offset by grant revenues; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $21,720,000, offset by a transfer of grant revenues from the Health Fund Group and Community Development Grants Fund Group. (District 1) Jordan Wynne spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Zendejas, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Page 31 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 68. 20-1129 Recommendation to adopt resolution redeclaring a shelter crisis; suspending applicable provisions of local law, including those contained in the City's zoning ordinances and regulations, and authorizing the operation of a temporary shelter, for the period of six months from October 1, 2020 through April 1, 2021, inclusive, with the option to extend for one additional six-month period, if necessary, and terminate no later than November 1, 2021, inclusive; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease, including any necessary related documents and amendments, with the Volunteers of America Los Angeles (Lessee), or assignee, for City-owned property at 5571 Orange Avenue for use as a temporary shelter. (District 8) A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0149. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-20-0149 69. 20-1130 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to adjust certain natural gas transmission rates for natural gas service to reflect market conditions by implementing Gas Rate Schedules 1 through 5, 7, 9, and special conditions and incentives in Exhibits A and B; and Tiffany Davy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0150. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Richardson No: 1 - Austin Page 32 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Enactment No: RES-20-0150 20-1131 Adopt resolution pursuant to Long Beach Municipal Code Section 15.36.120(B) to increase the Low-Income Gas Discount rate from 5 percent to 20 percent. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0151. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga and Richardson No: 1 - Austin Enactment No: RES-20-0151 70. 20-1132 Recommendation to receive and file a report on recommendations on business license taxes and business fees with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic; Approve recommendation to allow deferral of payment of business license taxes and fees until March 31, 2021; and Approve a recommendation to provide for grants to businesses to offset business license taxes and fees for those businesses closed or materially restricted and impacted for an extended period of time due to the City Health Orders, with an estimated and maximum cost of $1.3 million plus administrative costs of $75,000. (Citywide) Councilmember Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Page 33 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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 direct staff to target 100% of funds for full-service independent restaurants. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 71. 20-1133 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union, Local 721. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0152. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-20-0152 72. 20-1134 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 John Seevers for a limited duration to work in the Financial Management Department. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-20-0153. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-20-0153 ORDINANCES (6:58 PM) Page 34 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 73. 20-1053 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.101, relating to tenant harassment; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) Tiffany Davy spoke. Hollis Stewart spoke. Leanna Noble spoke. Jordan Wynne spoke. Andrew Mandujano spoke. Elsa Tung spoke. Melody Osuna spoke. Natalie Diaz spoke. Aura Velasco spoke. Auerlia Quintana spoke. Maribel Mireles spoke. Rosa Delmy Villasenor spoke. Silvia De La Rosa spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilmember Pearce, to approve recommendation and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-20-0044. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-20-0044 Page 35 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 74. 20-1054 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.120, temporary enforcement of Long Beach Health Orders related to COVID-19; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) Tiffany Davy spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Pearce, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-20-0043. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-20-0043 NEW BUSINESS (7:24 PM) 75. 20-1142 Recommendation to direct City Attorney to modify the Tenant Anti-Harassment ordinance passed November 2, 2020 to reflect the following: Addition of “in bad faith” to line one of Section 8.101.030. Councilwoman Price spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Christine Bos spoke. Darla McAllister spoke. David Henseler spoke. Elaine Hutchison spoke. Fred Sutton spoke. Page 36 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Janet Lee spoke. Keith Kennedy spoke. Kristie Pabst spoke. Mike Murchison spoke. Ray Mehler spoke. Rich Ratkelis spoke. Silvana Raiola spoke. Steve Warshauer spoke. Wendy Henning spoke. Councilmember Richardson spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Vice Mayor Andrews spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation, as amended, to add "in bad faith" to Sections 8.101.030.B; 8.101.030.H; 8.101.030.I; and 8.101.030.K. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Austin and Richardson No: 2 - Zendejas and Uranga Page 37 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 76. 20-1144 Recommendation to direct City Manager and all appropriate departments to seek approval, access and reimbursement from Caltrans and all other appropriate agencies so that the City can perform needed maintenance and clean-up of these areas in the most efficient, cost effective, and expeditious way possible. Elizabeth Magnusen spoke Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Pearce, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 77. 20-1145 WITHDRAWN Recommendation to direct City Attorney to draft a resolution to Governor Newsom urging for the expansion of in-door dining at 25% capacity for all restaurants in counties within the purple tier; and Direct City Manager and all appropriate departments to identify and participate in ongoing advocacy efforts currently underway, urging Governor Newsom and other relevant State agencies, on behalf of Long Beach and Long Beach based restaurants, to allow restaurants operating in “Purple Tier” counties to operate indoors at 25% indoor capacity. This Agenda Item was withdrawn. 78. 20-1146 Recommendation to increase appropriation in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $32,500, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support Thrive 90805 Initiative at $22,500 and support for the Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion at $10,000; and Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $32,500 to offset a transfer to the City Page 38 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Manager Department; Increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $13,111, offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide support for the Creative Corridor Challenge at $10,035 and fund advertising for the 9th Annual Virtual Uptown Jazz Festival at $3,076; and Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotion Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $13,111 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: 8 - Zendejas, Pearce, Supernaw, Mungo, Andrews, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Price 79. 20-1143 Recommendation to cancel the December 1, 2020 City Council meeting, or to receive direction from the City Council to lay over certain items from the November 17 meeting to the December 1, 2020 meeting. (Citywide) Tiffany Davy spoke. Dave Shukla spoke. Councilmember Pearce spoke. 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 80. 20-1147 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Thursday, November 12, 2020. Page 39 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM This Agenda Item was received and filed. 81. 20-1148 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, November 17, 2020. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:49 PM) Councilmember Pearce made community announcements. ADJOURNMENT (9:50 PM) At 9:50 PM, Vice Mayor Andrews adjourned the meeting. pr Page 40 of 41 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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 41 of 41