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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 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. 17 - 19, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 20 - 22, 25, 23, 24, 38, 26 - 29, 31, 32, 34, 36, 37, 30, 33, 35. ROLL CALL (5:13 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; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, Sr. City Clerk Analyst. Mayor Garcia presiding. Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Cindy Allen, Councilwoman, Second District. CONSENT CALENDAR (5:18 PM) Page 1 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Nicolas Juarez spoke. Passed the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 16. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson 1. 21-0528 Recommendation to receive and file the Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to the Appropriations Limit Worksheet of the City of Long Beach, California for the year ended September 30, 2020. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 2. 21-0529 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 1, 2021. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 21-0530 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between May 28, 2021 and June 7, 2021. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 4. 21-0531 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all necessary documents for the Fourth Amendment to Lease No. 24687 with Upland Corporate Park West, LLC, for office space at 1043 Elm Avenue, Suite 401, for the continued operation of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program, for an additional ten years, through Page 2 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM December 31, 2031. (District 6) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 21-0532 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35417 with Measurement Control Systems, of Santa Ana, CA, to furnish and deliver natural gas meters and other services and parts, to increase the contract amount by $175,000, for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $325,000. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 21-0533 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB ER21-028 and award a contract to Phillips Steel Company, of Long Beach, CA, for furnishing and delivering fusion-bonded epoxy-coated steel pipe, in a total annual amount not to exceed $600,000, 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 the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 7. 21-0534 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM20-038 and award a contract to Chandler Asset Management, Inc., of San Diego, CA, to provide overall investment advisory consultation and management of the Long Maturity portfolio portion of the City's pooled investments, in an annual amount of $290,000, with a contingency in a monthly maximum amount of $22,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $554,000, 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 the contract including any necessary amendments. (Citywide) Page 3 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 21-0535 Recommendation to receive and file an amendment to Munis Contract No. 3190000014 (Contract No. 35089), with ABM Industry Group, LLC, of Tustin, CA, for providing custodial services to various locations, to increase the contract amount by $500,000, 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. 35089 with ABM Industry Group, LLC, of Tustin, CA, for providing custodial services to various locations, to increase the annual contract amount by $900,000, for a total annual amount of $2,142,464, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $214,247, for a revised total annual contract amount of $2,356,711. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 9. 21-0536 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., excess workers’ compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation, for a total premium not-to-exceed $571,324 for the period of July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2022. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 21-0537 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $28,980, for the 2021 Dodgers Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program, including the acceptance of funding for park field maintenance and umpire fees, along with in-kind contributions, for youth baseball and softball for the 2021 summer season; and Page 4 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $28,980, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 21-0538 Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bixby Market, LLC, dba Mom & Bert’s, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 232 Cherry Avenue. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 12. 21-0539 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all necessary documents including any subsequent amendments, with Long Beach Job Corps Center (LBJCC), to provide local law enforcement authority to enforce laws and conduct investigations on LBJCC premises, 1903 Santa Fe Avenue, which are under federal jurisdiction, for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (District 7) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 13. 21-0540 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents including any amendments, with the California Office of Emergency Services under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program, to accept and expend grant funding up to $55,046, for forensic science crime laboratory equipment and training, for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $55,046, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Page 5 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 14. 21-0541 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept sidewalk grant of easement deeds for sidewalk widening purposes from the various property owners along Market Street, between the Los Angeles River and Cherry Avenue. (District 8) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 15. 21-0542 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all documents necessary including any amendments, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to receive and expend funding for eligible capital projects related to pedestrian and bicycle facilities; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $345,820, offset by Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $345,820, offset by a transfer of TDA Article 3 revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 16. 21-0543 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all documents necessary including any amendments, with the California Energy Commission, to receive and expend grant funding in an amount up to $200,000, for the Clean Transportation Program. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. HEARINGS (5:20 PM) Page 6 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 17. 21-0545 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing, and declare ordinance relating to the temporary limitation (moratorium) on the issuance of building permits, construction permits or other entitlements for new residential stand-alone construction along commercial and transportation corridors in areas that are designated by the 2019 General Plan Land Use Element Update as the Neighborhood-Serving Corridors or Centers PlaceType 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, in the City of Long Beach, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring this ordinance shall take effect immediately. (District 7) Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation to declare Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-21-0020, read, and adopted as read 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-21-0020 18. 21-0546 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution amending the Master Fees and Charges Schedule adopting new fees and penalties for violations of Chapter 8.81 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, relating Page 7 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM to fireworks. (Citywide) Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0060. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Enactment No: RES-21-0060 19. 21-0547 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, review and determine that the proposed Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 (CE20-147); and Declare ordinance amending the LBMC (ZCA20-015) to amend language within Title 5; and by amending and restating the Downtown Planned Development District (PD-30), to allow the operation of adult-use cannabis dispensaries within mixed-use buildings in the Downtown Area by way of Conditional Use Permit approval, read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Districts 1,2) Patricia Diefenderfer, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Amber Tovar spoke. Anna Lewis spoke. Page 8 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Blake Hogen spoke. Elliot Lewis spoke. Greg Nacham spoke. Lupe Trejo spoke. Natasha Nguyen spoke. Sam Barrad spoke. Todd Nichols spoke. Ronnie De Leon spoke Violeta Aguilar-Wyrixk spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, 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 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Enactment No: ORD-21-0021 PUBLIC COMMENT (5:55 PM) Corliss Lee spoke regarding State Legislature Bills. Kerrie Aley spoke regarding SB 9. Page 9 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Khalil Gharios spoke regarding SB 9. Laura Brewer spoke regarding SB 9. Linda Valdez spoke regarding the rent moratorium. Shirin Senegal spoke regarding gun violence. Sean Burk spoke regarding substantial remodel Just Cause eviction. Miles Haisley spoke regarding substantial remodel Just Cause eviction. Jessica Quintana spoke regarding Father's Day Block Party Washington Neighborhood. REGULAR AGENDA (6:12 PM) 20. 21-0548 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $50, offset by the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department for the Harvey Milk Flag Raising Event; Increase appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $150, offset by the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department for the costs associated with the First District Harvey Milk Flag Raising Event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $200 to offset a transfer to the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department and the Public Works Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Page 10 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 21. 21-0549 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,000, offset by $500 in Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds and $500 in First Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Partners of Parks to support the Juneteenth 2021 Celebration; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset the transfers to the City Manager Department. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga 22. 21-0550 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,095, offset by the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Long Beach Blues Society, Blues for All Event; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,095 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga 23. 21-0551 Recommendation to request City Manager to conduct a review of the city's hiring practices, and to issue a directive which prioritizes fully Page 11 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM staffing the Permit Center as well other offices dealing with the review and approval of building permits; Request City Manager to provide a report within 30 days regarding the status of the city's permitting software and provide options for optimizing and expediting the building permit review processes; and Request City Manager to explore the creation of a "Development Shot Clock" for the review of local development in line with transparency, timelines, and standards consistent with state law. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services, spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Page 12 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation, as amended, to consider critical shortage recruitment rates. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga 24. 21-0552 Recommendation to request City Manager, or designee, to work with all appropriate departments to report back to the City Council in 60 days on a security and safety program that can be implemented to improve safety conditions for street vendors operating in our city. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Ann Burdette spoke. Jessica Quintana spoke. Robin Cortez spoke. Tito Rodriquez spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Page 13 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga 25. 21-0553 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the Long Beach Fire Museum; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga 26. 21-0554 Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the implementation and launch of the City’s new public-facing calendar system. (Citywide) Kevin Lee, Public Affairs Officer, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilwoman Mungo spoke Councilwoman Allen spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Page 14 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price 27. 21-0555 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Second Amendment to Exclusive Negotiation Agreement No. 35865 with Gundry Partners, LP, dba Howard CDM, for the continuation of negotiations in connection with the proposed development of the former Long Beach Armory, at 854 East Seventh Street. (District 1) John Keisler, Director of Economic Development, spoke. Sergio Ramirez, Deputy Director of Economic Development, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price 28. 21-0495 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), and any necessary documents, with American Life, Inc., a Washington Page 15 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM corporation, or assignee, for the property located at 100 East Ocean Boulevard amending specific provisions in the PSA. (District 2) A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price 29. 21-0556 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS21-031 and award contracts to Bob Wondries Motors, dba Wondries Fleet Group, of Alhambra, CA; Fleet Vehicle Source, of Covina, CA; and FFBH Motors, LLC, dba Frontier Ford, of Santa Clara, CA, for the purchase and delivery of light and medium-duty vehicles, in an annual aggregate amount of $7,000,000, with a 10 percent contingency of $700,000, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $7,700,000, 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. (Citywide) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price 30. 21-0557 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Consent Letter and a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement, and any other necessary documents required including subsequent amendments, with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for access to Caltrans property to offer and provide social services, targeted maintenance, and relocation assistance to people experiencing homelessness, consistent with the business operations of the entity, for a one-year period, June 15, 2021 through June 14, Page 16 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 2022, with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Diko Melkonian, Deputy Director of Public Works, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price Page 17 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM 31. 21-0558 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase, through Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., the following insurance policies: Excess Municipal Liability insurance, at a total premium not to exceed $3,449,334 with multiple carriers including, but not limited to Gemini Insurance Berkley, Hallmark, London-Llyods, Allied World, and Navigators, for a 12-month period, from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022; a buy-down deductible of the Self-Insured Retention down to $7.5 million from Safety National at a premium not-to-exceed $1 million; Airport Liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $106,000 from National Union Insurance Company; Aircraft Liability and Hull insurance for police helicopters at a premium not to exceed $55,000 from National Union Insurance Company; Storage Tank Insurance at a premium not to exceed $24,102 from Liberty Surplus Lines; Drone Coverage at a premium not to exceed $7,185 from the National Aviation Liability Program, Marine Insurance from International Marine Underwriters (IMU) at a premium not to exceed $331,597; and, Cyber Excess Coverage at a premium not to exceed $142,196 from Beazley, for the period of July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022, for all liability policies; and Increase appropriations in the Insurance Fund Group in the Human Resources Department by $3,391,433, offset by funds available. (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price 32. 21-0559 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to purchase property insurance for City buildings, contents, and vehicles through the Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Property Insurance Program (APIP), for a total premium not to exceed $3,112,389, and purchase of Earthquake (Difference in Conditions Coverage), at a premium of $164,151 with the Insurance Company of The West, for the period of July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022. (Citywide) Page 18 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price 33. 21-0560 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving repaving/resurfacing projects proposed to receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding totaling approximately $9,200,000 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Paving Program. (Citywide) Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0063. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Page 19 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Price Enactment No: RES-21-0063 34. 21-0561 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts, and any necessary documents and subsequent amendments, with The Broadband Group (TBG), of Las Vegas, NV, to support in the preparation of the Citywide Fiber Network Infrastructure Initiative through fiber field audits, engineering plans, and construction bid preparations, in the amount of $960,000, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $192,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,152,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods; and, for ongoing expert consultation support to further produce and revise the Citywide Fiber Network Infrastructure Initiative, in an annual amount of $200,000, 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 by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0061. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price Enactment No: RES-21-0061 35. 21-0562 Recommendation to approve the City of Long Beach Digital Inclusion Initiative’s Digital Inclusion Roadmap to ensure that everyone in Long Beach has equitable access and use of computer literacy training, the Internet, technology devices, and other digital inclusion resources. (Citywide) Vice Mayor Richardson recused himself from Agenda Item No. 35. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation, spoke; and provided Page 20 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM a PowerPoint presentation. Rebecca Kauma, Economic and Digital Inclusion Program Manager, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Jacob O'Donnell spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Austin, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Saro and Uranga Absent: 2 - Price and Mungo Recused: 1 - Richardson 36. 21-0544 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents and subsequent amendments, with Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc., dba Frontier Communications (Frontier), to occupy, place, and maintain attachments on Frontier poles and use conduits for the purpose of extending telecommunication services to the Santa Fe Avenue Synchronization Enhancement Project, in an annual amount not to exceed $20,000, for a period of ten years. (Citywide) Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Page 21 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Councilwoman Mungo, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0062. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga, Austin and Richardson Absent: 1 - Price Enactment No: RES-21-0062 ORDINANCE (8:11 PM) 37. 21-0511 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.81 relating to fireworks; and by repealing Section 16.08.600 of the Long Beach Municipal Code; declaring the urgency thereof; and declaring that this ordinance shall take effect immediately, read and adopted as read. (Citywide) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by Councilwoman Mungo, to approve recommendation and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-21-0017. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga Absent: 1 - Price Enactment No: ORD-21-0017 NEW BUSINESS (7:30 PM) 38. 21-0567 Recommendation to request City Manager establish a policy for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Relief Program to determine eligibility for expedient processing and payment to residents who have been served with a notice of termination of tenancy, or eviction, including Notice to Vacate, Notice to Pay or Quit, or any other eviction notice. Further, request that City staff reach out to landlords who have issued eviction Page 22 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM notices to advise them on the ability to apply for expedited processing and payment of back rent through this program. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Vice Mayor Richardson spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Christopher Koontz, Deputy Director of Development Services, spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Vice Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Austin, Richardson, Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro and Uranga 39. 21-0568 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, June 11, 2021. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 40. 21-0569 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 15, 2021. This Agenda Item was received and filed. ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:45 PM) Councilmember Uranga requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Derrick Page 23 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM Smith. Councilwoman Saro made community announcements; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mary Elizabeth Ward. Councilwoman Zendejas extended condolences to the family of Derrick Smith. Vice Mayor Richardson made community announcements. Councilwoman Allen spoke extended condolences to the family of Derrick Smith. Mayor Garcia extended condolences to the family of Derrick Smith. ADJOURNMENT (9:51 PM) At 9:51 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting in memory of Derrick Smith and Mary Elizabeth Ward. pr Page 24 of 25 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 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 25 of 25