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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Mary Zendejas, 1st District Stacy Mungo, 5th District Cindy Allen, 2nd District Dr. Suely Saro, 6th District Suzie A. Price, 3rd District Roberto Uranga, 7th District Daryl Supernaw, 4th District Al Austin, 8th District Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor, 9th District Thomas B. Modica, City Manager Monique De La Garza, City Clerk Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor Charles Parkin, City Attorney FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES 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 order presented, except for Agenda Item No. 11 which was considered prior to Agenda Item No. 10. ROLL CALL (5:00 PM) Councilmembers Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin Present: and Richardson Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Taylor Anderson, 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: Suely Saro, Councilwoman, Sixth District. CONSENT CALENDAR (5:02 PM) Passed the Consent Calendar. Page 1 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 8, except for Item 5. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 1. 21-0099 Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments for the quarter ending June 30, 2020. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 2. 21-0100 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between January 25, 2021 and February 1, 2021. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 21-0101 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement with the Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum, for donation of a 1987 Seagrave fire pumper, formerly used by the Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau, with an estimated value of $3,400, for public viewing at the museum and community events. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 21-0102 Recommendation to receive and file contracts for goods and services, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergency for COVID-19. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 2 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 5. 21-0103 Recommendation to receive and file an amendment to Munis Contract No. 3190000026 (Contract No. 35169), with GSSI, Inc., dba General Security Services, of Wilmington, CA, for providing security guard services, to increase the contract amount by $963,600, and extend the term to February 20, 2021, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35169 with GSSI, Inc., dba General Security Services, of Wilmington, CA, for providing security guard services, to increase the annual contract amount to $909,000, with an additional 20 percent contingency of $181,800, for a total annual contract amount of $1,090,800, plus an additional annual amount of $300,000 for emergency services related to the COVID-19 pandemic response efforts, as needed; and, reaffirm the original City Council adopted Specifications No. ITB LB18-123, including the contract term of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. John Gross, Interim Director of Financial Management, spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Page 3 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request a preliminary report in 90 days that [1] identifies the outlaying security positions that are best suited for using City employees while recognizing that some of this security work may not be as well suited for full time assignments; [2] includes information on ways to offset costs, including options to alter non-general fund and general fund security services, as-needed security services, and other alternatives; and [3] includes a Human Resources Department review of the possibility of incorporating the individuals who are currently in those jobs as a part of the hiring process. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 6. 21-0104 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for an Amended and Restated Ground Lease with Spring Street Holdings, LLC, a California limited liability company, for City-owned property located at the Southwest corner of East Spring Street and East Airport Lane at the Long Beach Airport. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 21-0105 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including necessary amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for annual licensing and maintenance of the City’s service management application, ServiceNow, in an annual amount of $110,565, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $22,113, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $132,678, for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0010 on the Consent Calendar. Page 4 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Enactment No: RES-21-0010 8. 21-0106 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including any amendments, with US Ignite, Inc., of Washington, D.C., to receive and expend grant funding in the amount of $20,000 to host an Augmented Reality Developer Challenge event, for the period of January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021; and Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund Group in the Technology and Innovation Department by $20,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. PUBLIC COMMENT (7:01 PM) Mark Hopson spoke regarding the COVID-19 vaccine roll out. Joey King spoke regarding the COVID-19 vaccine roll out. Rocio Torres spoke regarding the COVID-19 vaccine roll out. Monica Keller spoke regarding the COVID-19 vaccine roll out. Veronica Aguilar spoke regarding the COVID-19 vaccine roll out. Wynn Sulc spoke regarding the COVID-19 vaccine roll out. REGULAR AGENDA (5:13 PM) 9. 21-0107 Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance (1) amending Chapter 5.81 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (“Tobacco Retail Permit”) to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products, except for those products sold at hookah lounges and premium cigars under certain conditions, within the City, and (2) repeal Chapter 5.94 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (“Sale of Certain Flavored Tobacco Page 5 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Products”) temporarily prohibiting the sale of certain flavored tobacco products within the City of Long Beach. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Ava Carbonara spoke. Amir Brahan spoke. Charlie Patel spoke. Jaime Rojas spoke. Mark Tornow spoke. Mayra Bautista spoke. Michael Robichaud spoke. Primo Castro spoke. Vanessa Bautista spoke. After Naeem spoke. Victor Sandoval spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Page 6 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilmember Uranga spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 10. 21-0108 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 Maria Armijo for a limited duration to work in the Technology and Innovation Department. (Citywide) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0011. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0011 11. 21-0109 Recommendation to receive a report and confirm the proposed citywide Strategic Plan for Youth and Emerging Adults. (Citywide) Page 7 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Alexa King spoke. Briana Mendez-Padilla spoke. Cesar Armendariz spoke. Dan Knapp spoke. Gabe Sanders spoke. Jennefer Heng spoke. Mac Harris spoke. Jordan Wynne spoke. Mina Matta spoke. Shirin Senegal spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Page 8 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 12. 21-0110 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW20-084 and award contracts to Bitech Construction, Inc., of Buena Park, CA, EBS General Engineering, Inc., of Corona, CA, and Sully-Miller Contracting Company, of Brea, CA, for design-build services for curb ramps, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $15,000,000, for a period of two years, 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 contracts including any necessary amendments; and Accept Categorical Exemption CE-20-142. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson ORDINANCES (7:13 PM) 13. 21-0083 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Use District Map of the City of Long Beach as said Map has been established and amended by amending portions of Part 9 of said Map from CCA (Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented), CHW (Regional Page 9 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Highway Commercial) and Two-Family Residential (R-2-N) to Midtown Specific Plan (TOD-L), read and adopted as read. (District 6) A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-21-0008. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-21-0008 14. 21-0084 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending and restating the Midtown Specific Plan (SP-1) to reflect a boundary change, read and adopted as read. (District 6) A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-21-0009. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-21-0009 15. 21-0085 Recommendation to declare ordinance repealing Ordinance No. C-3377 for the purpose of removing previously established special setback requirements on the 5800 block of Linden Avenue, read and adopted as read. (District 9) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Ordinance No. ORD-21-0010. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-21-0010 Page 10 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM NEW BUSINESS (7:16 PM) 16. 21-0116 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department in the amount of $2,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to support critical need safety improvements in the Fifth Council District; Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department in the amount of $7,500, offset by the Fifth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to support critical need safety improvements in the Fifth Council District; Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $7,500 to offset a transfer to the Public Works Department; and Direct City Manager and all applicable departments to work with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) on options for installing an additional gate at the Spring Street Service Road to limit pedestrian and vehicle access to the land owned and operated by LADWP, formerly occupied by Jauregui Nursery (“Tree Farm”); and to coordinate additional “No Trespassing” signage that would give legal authority to Long Beach Police Department to access the property and enforce any reported illegal activity occurring in the property. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 17. 21-0115 Recommendation to receive a report on the State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and adopt staff recommendation, Option B, relating to the implementation of the ERAP. (Citywide) Page 11 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke. Andrew Chang, Project Coordinator, Development Services, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Garcia spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Melody Osuna spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation, to adopt staff recommendation, Option B, for the City to request its reserved Block Grant from the State and will conform to the State ERAP Rules when self-administering a local program combining the State and Federal resources; and include data collection as part of the program. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 18. 21-0121 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 4, 2021. Page 12 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM This Agenda Item was received and filed. 19. 21-0142 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 9, 2021. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:34 PM) Councilmember Uranga in memory Tomas Armijo and James Armijo. Councilwoman Saro acknowledged those who are celebrating the Lunar New Year, and happy Year of the Ox. ADJOURNMENT (7:37 PM) At 7:37 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of Tomas Armijo and James Armijo. pr Page 13 of 14 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 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. 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