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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 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 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. 34, 23, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 21, 22, 24, 31, 36, 27 - 30, 33, 35. ROLL CALL (5:28 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; Allison Bunma, Assistant City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, Sr. City Clerk Analyst. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District. NOTE: Charles Parkin, City Attorney, reported out of closed session that the City Council authorized the settlement of the Anthony Garcia vs. City of Long Beach litigation in the amount of $250,000, by a vote of 9-0. Page 1 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM CONSENT CALENDAR (5:29 PM) Passed the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 20. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Saro 1. 21-0426 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, for legal services in the matter entitled Robert H. Runne; Catherine A. Runne vs. Amcord, doing business as Riverside Cement Company, et al., Case Number RG20061377. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 2. 21-0427 Recommendation to adopt resolution moving 2022 municipal election dates on a temporary, emergency basis to align with the State of California's election dates. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0045 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-21-0045 3. 21-0428 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Page 2 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 21-0429 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 3, 2021 and May 10, 2021. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 21-0430 Recommendation to confirm the City Manager’s promulgation of the revised Safer at Home Health Order, issued on May 5, 2021, by the City of Long Beach Health Officer as a regulation. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 21-0431 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM21-040 and award a contract to Contemporary Services Corporation, of Northridge, CA, for providing COVID-19 vaccination point of dispensing (POD) screening services, in a total amount not to exceed $950,000, for a period of five months, with the option to renew for four additional five-month periods, 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) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 21-0432 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including amendments, with SVM, LP, of Arlington Heights, IL, to purchase as-needed gift cards to be issued as supportive services for residents in training or seeking employment services, in a total amount not to exceed $245,000, for the period of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021. (Citywide) Page 3 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0046 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-21-0046 8. 21-0433 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments to extend the grant period or increase the grant amounts, with Ascend at the Aspen Institute, to accept and expend grant funds in an amount up to $150,000, to support low-income single mothers that are in school or training, for the period of March 15, 2021, through September 15, 2022; and Increase appropriations in the Community Development Grants Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $150,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 9. 21-0434 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for the Fifth Amendment to Lease No. 27103 with LALB Harbor, LLC, for warehouse space at 1400 Canal Avenue, for the continued operation of the Long Beach Police Department’s crime lab and property detail. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 21-0436 Recommendation to refer to Hearing Officer the business license application denial appeal by Wanda Zaza, dba Karma Hookah Lounge, at 1605 East Wardlow Road. (District 7) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 21-0437 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 34032 with Specialized Page 4 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Elevator Services, formerly Ascent Elevator Services, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA, for elevator repair and maintenance services, to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2021. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 12. 21-0438 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS21-026 and award contracts to Southern Counties Oil Co., dba SC Fuels, of Orange, CA, Patten Energy Enterprises, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, and Cummins, Inc., dba Cummins Sales and Service, of Columbus, IN, for the purchase of petroleum products, in an annual aggregate amount of $250,000, with a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $37,500, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $287,500, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments; and Increase appropriations in the Fleet Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $110,500, offset by payments from other Departments through the Fleet Memorandum of Understanding. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 13. 21-0435 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending and replacing Resolution No. RES-15-0036 identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire, Police, and Health and Human Services Departments responses to incidents outside of the jurisdiction when the City is compensated or reimbursed for such response. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0047 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-21-0047 14. 21-0439 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Page 5 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Facility Use Permit (FUP) with the Regents of the University of California, for use of the Multi Service Center, for a one-year period, April 19, 2021 through April 18, 2022, with the option to renew for one additional one-year term upon a determination by the City Manager that the permittee has fully complied with the terms and conditions of the FUP and are otherwise in good standing with the City. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 15. 21-0440 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Long Beach Unified School District, to reimburse the City of Long Beach an amount not to exceed $70,000 for the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department to provide staffing and other services to conduct a 10-week summer swim program, ensuring appropriate coordination given COVID-19 restrictions, at the Belmont Plaza Temporary Pool, Silverado Pool, Cabrillo High School Pool, Jordan High School Pool, and Martin Luther King, Jr., Pool, from June 17, 2021 through August 22, 2021; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group by $40,834, and in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group by $9,166 in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, offset by reimbursement revenue. (Districts 3,6,7,9) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 16. 21-0441 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Firkin Pub & Grill, LLC, dba The Firkin Pub & Grill, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 3411 East Broadway. (District 3) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 17. 21-0442 Recommendation to receive the application of Lennestrand, L.P., dba Wood & Salt Tavern, for an original application of an Alcoholic Page 6 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 4262 Atlantic Avenue; submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 8) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 18. 21-0443 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement from Locust Equities, LLC, a California limited liability company, the owner of the property at 1112-1130 Locust Avenue, for alley widening purposes. (District 1) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 19. 21-0444 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to grant an easement to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), a public corporation, for the reconstructed facilities related to water transportation at 3559 Clark Avenue; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept a quitclaim deed to release a portion of MWD’s interest in the current utility access easement at 3559 Clark Avenue; and Accept Categorical Exception No. CE-21-019. (District 5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 20. 21-0445 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary amendments, with Zencity Technologies US, Inc., of Wilmington, DE, for a subscription and licensing agreement for the use of its online civic engagement platform for an annual amount of $128,340, with a 30 percent contingency in the amount of $38,502, for a total amount not to exceed $166,842, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Page 7 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0048 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-21-0048 HEARINGS (7:01 PM) 21. 21-0446 Recommendation to adopt resolution certifying the Final Program EIR/EIS-03-17 (SCH No. 2018091021), making findings of fact, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Anthony Souza spoke. Ward Mace spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilman Uranga spoke. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke. Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Page 8 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilman Austin spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0049. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0049 21-0447 Adopt resolution adopting the Globemaster Corridor Specific Plan (SP-3) pursuant to Sections 65450-65458 of the California Government Code; Page 9 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0050, with the following amendments to the Globemaster Corridor Specific Plan (SP-3): 1. On page 69, a sentence is added immediately following the second to last paragraph of Subsection 5.2.2, as follows: For a period of 10 years land uses permitted by the existing zoning and Planned Development Districts within the Plan Area prior to the effectiveness of this Specific Plan shall continue to be permitted in the manner allowed by the existing zoning or Planned Development District, for a period of one year from the effective date of this Specific Plan, as further detailed in Subsection 5.3.9 of this Specific Plan. 2. On page 76, new Subsubsection 5.3.9 is added, as follows: 5.3.9 Transition Between Existing Zoning and Specific Plan Districts. The land use regulations of this Specific Plan shall be effective immediately upon its enactment, subject to the following for parcels under 10 acres: A. The land uses permitted by the existing zoning and Planned Development Districts within the Plan Area prior to the effectiveness of this Specific Plan shall continue to be permitted in the manner allowed by the existing zoning or Planned Development District, for a period of 10 years from the effective date of this Specific Plan. B. Notwithstanding the above, no parcel shall be allowed to serve as container storage or port related uses. C. Uses permitted by the Specific Plan but prohibited by the existing zoning or Planned Development District shall be permitted upon the effective date of the Specific Plan and shall supersede the prohibitions of the existing zoning or Planned Development District. D. At the end of the 10-year period, any land uses not conforming to the Specific Plan shall be subject to Chapter Page 10 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 21.27 (Nonconformities) of the Zoning Regulations. 3. On Page 124, add a sentence immediately following the last sentence of Subsection 8.2.3 as follows: When projects require additional CEQA review, the City will coordinate potential transportation mitigation measures with adjacent jurisdictions. 4. On page 125, new Subsubsection 8.3.3.1 is added, as follows: 8.3.3.1 Coordination with Adjacent Jurisdictions. During the development review process, the City shall coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions, primarily the cities of Signal Hill and Lakewood, on a project-specific basis for all projects requiring a traffic impact analysis and subject to Site Plan Review or other discretionary land use approval, in accordance with LBMC Chapter 21.25. The purpose of this coordination shall be to identify transportation improvements that could take place in the adjacent jurisdiction(s) to mitigate traffic impacts, within the framework of the EIR-established mitigation measures. The City may additionally commit to pay a fair-share portion for these improvements within the adjacent jurisdiction(s). The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0050 21-0448 Adopt resolution accepting the decision/action of the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission relating to the Globemaster Corridor Specific Plan (SP-3); A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0051. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 11 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0051 21-0449 Declare ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code Sections 21.37.120 and 21.37.210, and repealing the Atlantic Aviation Planned Development District (PD-13), relating to implementation of the Globemaster Corridor Specific Plan (ZCA17-015), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; and A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-21-0015 21-0450 Declare ordinance amending the Use District Map (Zoning Map) by amending portions of Part 16, 17, and 23 of said map (ZCHG17-012) to reflect the establishment of the Globemaster Corridor Specific Plan (SP-3), read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Districts 5,7) A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: ORD-21-0016 22. 21-0451 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, Page 12 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fees and Charges Schedule. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Kelly Colopy, Director of Health and Human Services, spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke. Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0052. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0052 PUBLIC COMMENT (7:00 PM) Tiffany Davy spoke regarding rental assistance. REGULAR AGENDA (8:24 PM) 23. 21-0452 Recommendation to request City Manager to develop a plan to allow restaurant and other related service industry parklets and outdoor dining spaces to remain open beyond June 30, 2021 program Page 13 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM expiration date. Such plan should include community outreach to residents, Business Improvement Districts and other stakeholders and create options for both extensions and permanent parklet structures. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Motion: Approve recommendation, as amended, to extend the parklet pilot program to October 1, 2021. Moved by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Alex Cherin spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Motion: Substitute motion for city staff to be given the opportunity to work with individual council offices to determine which parklets are extended based on traffic concerns, parking impacts, and other neighborhoods impacts to that particular community. Moved by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Supernaw. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Page 14 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Carl Hickman, City Traffic Engineer, spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Page 15 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A second substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to extend the parklet pilot program to October 1, 2021, for all businesses, except for office use. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 16 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 24. 21-0453 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department in the amount of $10,300, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department to purchase and deploy four new portable basketball hoops in the Second District; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $10,300 to offset a transfer to the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilmemeber Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 25. 21-0454 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by First Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Long Beach Home + Living and Roxanne's (Kahlo Creative LLC) to support Flavors of Long Beach; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Page 17 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 26. 21-0455 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by First Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Willmore City Heritage Association to support the 2021 Willmore Slam Season of Live Arts and Music - Virtual Edition; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 27. 21-0456 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Safe Spaces Alliance, an organization dedicated to curating LGBTQ+ safe spaces in Long Beach by highlighting businesses and organizations that are owned and operated by members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Angela Valley, Safe Spaces Alliance, spoke; and provided a video. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Page 18 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, 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 28. 21-0457 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the relevant departments, and all relevant outside agencies to consider the feasibility of developing an open space public park area and walking path along the San Gabriel River. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson No: 1 - Supernaw 29. 21-0458 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for up to $30,000,000 in loan and grant funds available through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Page 19 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Program; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and agreements necessary to apply for and utilize these funds for the construction of the Union affordable housing project proposed for development at 1401 Long Beach Boulevard. (District 1) A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0053. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0053 30. 21-0459 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an amendment to the most recent Harbor Department Salary Resolution No. HD-3012. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0054. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0054 31. 21-0460 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a second Cooperative Agreement, and any necessary amendments, with the California Department of Transportation, for the design and construction phase of the Shoemaker Bridge Replacement Project (Project), located from the I-710 to its terminus on the east side of the Los Angeles River; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33938 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for engineering and architectural design services for the Project, to increase the contract amount by $22,550,235, for a Page 20 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM revised contract amount not to exceed $29,526,622, and extend the term of the contract to August 30, 2024; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $26,900,000, offset by $12,900,000 of Measure R funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MR306.19) and $14,000,000 of State Transportation Improvement Program funds from California Department of Transportation [STIPL-5108(199)]. (Districts 1,2) A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson NEW BUSINESS (9:00 PM) 32. 21-0467 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $700, offset by the Third Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Wilson Instrumental Music Booster Organization; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $700 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 33. 21-0468 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft an urgency ordinance in accordance with Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code establishing a moratorium on the issuance of building Page 21 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM or construction permits for the construction of new stand-alone residential structures along transportation corridors in West Long Beach on Willow Street, west of the 710 freeway to the City terminus; and Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway on the south and Wardlow Road on the north to ensure Land Use Element zoning changes occur prior to issuing building or construction permits, and Request City Manager to work with the Economic Development Department to develop a plan and identify funding to conduct a market study including economic research and community outreach to attract investment and neighborhood serving uses to West Long Beach along the Santa Fe Avenue and Willow Street Corridors, consistent with the Land Use Element. This project would report back on strategies to attract neighborhood-serving businesses including but not limited to grocery, banking, pharmacy, and coffee, among other amenities, that have long been absent and are needed in West Long Beach. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 34. 21-0469 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft a resolution calling on the United States Congress and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take all measures necessary to prevent further harm to natural resources, wildlife and citizens from the DDT waste dumped in the waters between Long Beach and Santa Catalina Island, and support Assembly Joint Resolution 2 by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell spoke. Page 22 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilman Austin 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, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 35. 21-0470 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation and report on Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) “Year in Review,” highlighting the President’s 2020-2021 work plan, including Connect So Cal Plan adoption, the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, the Regional Equity Framework, the Regional Data platform, and other key milestones. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Page 23 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 36. 21-0471 Recommendation to approve the restoration of departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments related to the elimination of employee furloughs for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) in accordance with existing City Council policy. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 37. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, May 18, 2021. 38. 21-0472 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, May 14, 2021. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 39. 21-0476 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 18, 2021. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:22 PM) Councilwoman Zendejas made community announcements. Councilman Austin requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Inga Cristiano. Mayor Garcia extended condolences to the family of Inga Cristiano. Vice Mayor Richardson made community announcements. ADJOURNMENT (9:27 PM) Page 24 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM At 9:27 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of Inga Cristiano. pr Page 25 of 26 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 18, 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. 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 26 of 26