City Council
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · September 7, 2021
Minutes
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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
IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 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. 12, 13, 16, 17, 29 - 31, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 23 - 28, 14, 19, 21, 15, 18,
20, & 22.
ROLL CALL (5:06 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; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Kyle
Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
Vice Mayor Richardson presiding.
Invocation: Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Rex Richardson, Vice Mayor, Ninth District.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (5:09 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding Agenda Item Nos. 6 and 7.
Lee Charley spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Sarah Castillo-Wright, Special Projects Officer, spoke.
Passed the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1
- 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
1. 21-0905 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Second
Amendment to Agreement No. 35254, with the law firm Rutan & Tucker,
LLP, to increase the amount to $600,000 for legal services in the matter
entitled Alberto Vargas and Pablo Orduno vs City of Long Beach, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC675610.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
2. 21-0906 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit four Stipulations
with Request for Award for approval by the Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $7,877.50, and
2) separate authority to pay $30,957.50, and 3) separate authority to
pay $17,545, and 4) $139,562.50 for Stipulations with Request for
Award with a life pension thereafter of $100.50 per week subject to
COLA increases in compliance with the Appeals Board Order for David
Faris; the City of Long Beach is entitled to credit for the prior Award of
$125,642.50; and Mr. Faris will be entitled to an additional $13,920.
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
3. 21-0929 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $142,500, in
full settlement of lawsuit entitled Brad M. Klipper v. City of Long Beach,
et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC651553.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
4. 21-0907 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings
of Tuesday, August 17, and August 24, 2021.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
5. 21-0927 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between August 16, 2021 and August 30, 2021.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
6. 21-0908 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
an amendment to the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF)
Operations and Maintenance Agreement No. 23336 with Covanta Long
Beach Renewable Energy Corporation (Covanta), to adjust contract
performance guarantees. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
7. 21-0909 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ER21-048 and
award a contract to HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for
professional engineering and recycling/solid waste management
consultant services, in a total annual amount not to exceed $250,000
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
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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.
8. 21-0910 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS21-077 and award
contracts to Cummins, Inc., of Downey, CA, Los Angeles Truck
Centers, LLC, of Whittier, CA, and Performance Truck Repair, Inc., of
Azusa, CA, for the purchase of parts and repair services for Cummins
and Detroit vehicle engines, in an annual aggregate amount of
$325,000, with a 15 percent contingency of $48,750, for a total annual
aggregate amount not to exceed $373,750, 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
contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
9. 21-0911 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents,
including any necessary amendments, with Ferguson US Holdings,
Inc., of Pomona, CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed plumbing
supplies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of
Orange, in a total annual amount of $725,000, with a 20 percent
contingency in the amount of $145,000, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $870,000, until the County of Orange contract expires on
February 10, 2024, with the option to renew for as long as the County
of Orange is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. RES-21-0106 on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES-21-0106
10. 21-0912 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM21-067 and
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award a contract to Tetra Tech, Inc., of Pasadena, CA, for consulting,
technical, and accounting services for Disaster Funding Administration
and Cost Recovery, in a total annual amount of $400,000 for a period
of one year, 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)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
11. 21-0913 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to grant
easement deeds and temporary construction easements to the
Department of Transportation and enter into Temporary Construction
Easement (TCE) Agreements, for portions of the properties located at
998 and 941 East Pacific Coast Highway to facilitate improvements of a
State highway project on Pacific Coast Highway;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute quitclaim deeds to
terminate the temporary Construction Easements for portions of the
properties located at 998 and 941 East Pacific Coast Highway after
expiration; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE-201903012. (District 6)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the
Consent Calendar.
CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING (5:17 PM)
12. 21-0914 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
conclude the public hearing, and take the continued actions necessary
to adopt the Master Fees and Charges Schedule and the Water and
Sewer Rates as they relate to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget as listed in
Attachment A. (Citywide)
Mike Murchinson spoke.
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga
and Richardson
No: 1 - Austin
12. 21-0931 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Master Fees and
1 Charges Schedule for specified City services for Citywide fees and
charges for the City of Long Beach. (A-1)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0107. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga
and Richardson
No: 1 - Austin
Enactment No: RES-21-0107
12. 21-0932 Recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. (A-2)
2
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation to declare
an emergency to exist. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
12. 21-0933 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving Resolution No.
3 WD-1441 establishing the rates and charges for water and sewer
service to all customers, as adopted by the Board of Water
Commissioners on June 24, 2021, as an Emergency Ordinance, read,
and adopted as read and laid over to the next regular meeting of the
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City Council for final reading. (A-3)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas to approve
recommendation to declare Emergency Ordinance No.
ORD-21-0031, 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-21-0031
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:23 PM)
21-0976 Jason Steele spoke regarding Vaccine Passports; and submitted a
handout.
This Handout was received and filed.
Amanda Guevana spoke regarding Vaccine Passports.
Xochitl Gonzalez spoke regarding Vaccine Passports.
William Gonzalez spoke regarding Vaccine Passports.
REGULAR AGENDA (5:21 PM)
13. 21-0928 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Second
Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to California
Families in Focus for the First Annual Trans Pride; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
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Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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
14. 21-0915 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft an ordinance to
enact “Kid Zones,” defined as safe spaces for children at local parks,
playgrounds, beaches and other areas intended for use by children.
“Kid Zones” would prohibit adults from entering or remaining within
these designated areas without the accompaniment of a child under the
age of 12.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
15. 21-0916 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Public
Works Department to report back in 30 days with an update on the
current status of the e-scooter program and other mobility share
programs.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, 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
16. 21-0917 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Fourth
Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Zaferia
Business Association for their Happy Sundays event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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
17. 21-0918 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $400, offset by the Fourth
Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Historical
Society of Long Beach for their annual Cemetery Tour; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $400 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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
18. 21-0919 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Economic
Development Department to create a Fresh Start Long Beach Program
that allows City Staff to allocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds to
lessen the financial burden on Long Beach business owners who held
valid Long Beach business licenses, were in good standing, were within
those industries identified as the most impacted by COVID-19
restrictions, and who have not renewed that license due to closing the
business as a direct result of COVID-19 hardships.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
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
19. 21-0920 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with community
stakeholders to create a vision and feasibility plan that includes
identifying potential sites in Long Beach for a Cambodian American
Cultural Center that can serve as a hub to promote art, culture, and
history.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Vitl Ing spoke.
Daniel Luu spoke.
Susana Sngien spoke.
Christiana Lee spoke.
Mark Hopson read a letter on behalf of Jan Hopson.
Roth Prom spoke.
Angelina Tran spoke.
Anthony Guerrera spoke.
Linda Chea spoke.
Mea Lath spoke.
Sanghuk Kan spoke.
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Charles Song spoke.
Andy Rath spoke.
Chad Phvong spoke.
Sotheanav Mom spoke.
Ann Tonu spoke.
Chhor Van Chhorn
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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
20. 21-0921 Recommendation to request City Manager to communicate the City of
Long Beach’s opposition to Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10 to our state
legislative delegation and Governor’s office, expressing our serious
concerns and urging a veto, if necessary.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
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Councilman Austin spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Charles Parkin, City Attorney, spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Janet Foster spoke.
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, to received and filed. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
21. 21-0922 Recommendation to direct City Manager to report back in 90 days with
a plan to create a Commission on Women and Girls in the City of Long
Beach, as recommended by the Long Beach Human Relations
Commission.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Zoe Nicholson spoke.
Barbara Shipnuck spoke.
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Janet Foster spoke.
Councilwoman Allen spoke.
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilwoman Zendejas spoke.
Councilwoman Mungo spoke.
Councilwoman Saro spoke.
Councilmember Uranga spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Councilman Austin spoke.
Vice Mayor Richardson spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, 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
22. 21-0873 Recommendation to approve that a section of Marine Stadium Park be
named the “Conductor Larry Curtis Concert Park”. (District 3)
Councilwoman Price spoke.
Councilman Supernaw spoke.
Dennis Houlihan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
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23. 21-0923 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ DV21-038 and
award contracts to Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., of Santa Ana,
CA; CSG Consultants, Inc., of Orange, CA; Interwest Consulting
Group, of Irvine, CA; JAS Pacific, of Upland, CA; TRB & Associates,
of Long Beach, CA; True North Compliance Services, of Long Beach,
CA; The Code Group, dba VCA Code, of Orange, CA; and Willdan,
Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for as-needed plan review and inspection
services, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000,
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 contracts, including any necessary amendments.
(Citywide)
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
24. 21-0924 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
contract amendments with Anthem Blue Cross, the City’s third-party
administrator for the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and the
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) group health plans, and
Medicare Supplement Plan; UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
PPO Plan; Scan Health Plan for the Medicare Advantage Plan; and
Vision Service Plan (VSP) for the vision plan; CVS Caremark as the
Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM) for the Prescription Drug Plan for
the PPO and HMO plans; Delta Dental for the fee-for-service dental
plan (DPPO) and Delta Dental USA (HMO plan); The Standard
Insurance Company for employer-paid life insurance, voluntary life
insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance; Union Mutual
Life Insurance Company (UNUM), through Larry Lambert & Associates
Insurance Services, for long-term care insurance; and implement a
contractual agreement with Carrum Health as a third-party
administrator for eligible surgeries to be performed through a Centers
of Excellence facility; and, any subsequent amendments necessary to
maintain current benefit levels and remain in compliance with State and
federal laws on all plans, at the discretion of the City Manager.
(Citywide)
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Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, 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
25. 21-0925 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35531 with Anser
Advisory, LLC (formerly DBA Simplus Management LLC), of Santa
Ana, CA, to provide construction management services for the Phase II
Terminal Area Improvements at the Long Beach Airport, to increase the
contract amount by $3,538,000, for a revised contract amount not to
exceed $7,485,843, for a period of three years, with option to renew
for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City
Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport
Department by $3,538,000, offset by funds available. (District 5)
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
ORDINANCES (5:36 PM)
26. 21-0926 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Subsections 10.12.010.A.5,
10.12.010.A.6, 10.12.010.A.7, 10.12.010.A.10, 10.12.010.A.26,
10.12.010.A.27, 10.12.010.A.34, 10.12.010.A.49, 10.12.010.A.51;
10.12.020.A.6, 10.12.020.A.8, 10.12.020.A.22, 10.12.020.A.26,
10.12.020.A.44, 10.12.020.A.46, 10.12.020.A.54, 10.12.020.A.55;
and, by adding Subsection 10.12.030.4, all relating to speed limits on
City streets, read for the first time and laid over to the next regular
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meeting of the City Council for final reading. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, 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 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-21-0033
27. 21-0863 Recommendation to declare ordinance adopting an amendment to
Ordinance No. C-6496, adopted July 5, 1988, and amended on
January 24, 1989, July 11, 1989, December 5, 1989, March 20, 1990,
July 3, 1990, September 18, 1990, July 2, 1991, July 7, 1992, January
26, 1993, August 24, 1993, June 28, 1994, July 18, 1995, November
28, 1995, October 1, 1996, March 25, 1997, October 7, 1997, October
27, 1998, April 20, 1999, October 19, 1999, October 17, 2000, October
30, 2001, March 19, 2002, November 26, 2002, January 6, 2004,
February 8, 2005, November 1, 2005, December 5, 2006, March 20,
2007, May 22, 2007, December 18, 2007, July 15, 2008, September
21, 2010, September 13, 2011, September 11, 2012, October 3, 2013,
September 9, 2014, September 22, 2015, September 20, 2016,
September 12, 2017, September 11, 2018, September 3, 2019, and
September 8, 2020, relating to departmental organization of the City of
Long Beach, read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Richardson, seconded by
Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation and
adopt Ordinance No. ORD-21-0032. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-21-0032
28. 21-0871 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving and adopting the
official budget of the City of Long Beach for the Fiscal Year
2021-2022, creating and establishing the funds of the municipal
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government of the City of Long Beach and appropriating money to and
authorizing expenditures from said funds for said Fiscal Year;
declaring the urgency thereof, and providing that this ordinance shall
take effect at 12:01 A.M. on October 1, 2021, read and adopted as
read. (Citywide)
(Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-21-0030)
A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Vice
Mayor Richardson, to approve recommendation and adopt
Ordinance No. ORD-21-0030. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 9 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga,
Austin and Richardson
Enactment No: ORD-21-0030
NEW BUSINESS (5:21 PM)
29. 21-0955 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising
and Promotions Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $400,
offset by Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds
transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a
contribution to the Long Beach Camerata Singers to support their
September 11 “9/11 Remembered” free concert on September 11,
2021; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions
Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $400 to offset a
transfer to the City Manager Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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
30. 21-0960 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $375, offset by the Sixth
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Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to United
Cambodian Community to support their Peace and Health Community
Gathering; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $375 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Saro, 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
31. 21-0961 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund
Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Sixth
Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the
Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the
Cambodia Town Film Festival; 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 Councilwoman Saro, 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
32. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
33. 21-0973 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, September 3, 2021.
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This Agenda Item was received and filed.
34. 21-0975 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday,
September 7, 2021.
This Agenda Item was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:53 PM)
Dave Shukla spoke regarding the tenant harassment.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:56 PM)
Vice Mayor Richardson made community announcements.
Councilman Supernaw announced the birth of his second granddaughter.
ADJOURNMENT (7:59 PM)
At 7:59 PM, Vice Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting.
ks
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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.
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Agenda
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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
REVISED
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The consent calendar shall be heard immediately after the pledge of allegiance, and
prior to 6:30 PM. All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered
routine by the City Council and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of said items unless the Mayor, City Councilmembers or the City
Manager request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (1 - 11)
1. 21-0905 Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Second
Amendment to Agreement No. 35254, with the law firm Rutan & Tucker,
LLP, to increase the amount to $600,000 for legal services in the matter
entitled Alberto Vargas and Pablo Orduno vs City of Long Beach, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC675610.
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 21-0906 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit four Stipulations with
Request for Award for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board, and if so approved, authority to pay 1) $7,877.50, and 2) separate
authority to pay $30,957.50, and 3) separate authority to pay $17,545,
and 4) $139,562.50 for Stipulations with Request for Award with a life
pension thereafter of $100.50 per week subject to COLA increases in
compliance with the Appeals Board Order for David Faris; the City of Long
Beach is entitled to credit for the prior Award of $125,642.50; and Mr.
Faris will be entitled to an additional $13,920.
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 21-0929 Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $142,500, in full
settlement of lawsuit entitled Brad M. Klipper v. City of Long Beach, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC651553.
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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4. 21-0907 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meetings of
Tuesday, August 17, and August 24, 2021.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 21-0927 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received
between August 16, 2021 and August 30, 2021.
Office or Department: CITY CLERK
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 21-0908 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an
amendment to the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF)
Operations and Maintenance Agreement No. 23336 with Covanta Long
Beach Renewable Energy Corporation (Covanta), to adjust contract
performance guarantees. (Citywide)
Office or Department: ENERGY RESOURCES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 21-0909 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ER21-048 and award a
contract to HDR Engineering, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for professional
engineering and recycling/solid waste management consultant services, in
a total annual amount not to exceed $250,000 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)
Office or Department: ENERGY RESOURCES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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8. 21-0910 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FS21-077 and award
contracts to Cummins, Inc., of Downey, CA, Los Angeles Truck Centers,
LLC, of Whittier, CA, and Performance Truck Repair, Inc., of Azusa, CA,
for the purchase of parts and repair services for Cummins and Detroit
vehicle engines, in an annual aggregate amount of $325,000, with a 15
percent contingency of $48,750, for a total annual aggregate amount not
to exceed $373,750, 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 contracts, including any necessary
amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 21-0911 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or
designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including
any necessary amendments, with Ferguson US Holdings, Inc., of Pomona,
CA, for furnishing and delivering as-needed plumbing supplies, on the
same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, in a total
annual amount of $725,000, with a 20 percent contingency in the amount
of $145,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $870,000, until the
County of Orange contract expires on February 10, 2024, with the option
to renew for as long as the County of Orange is in effect, at the discretion
of the City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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10. 21-0912 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FM21-067 and award a
contract to Tetra Tech, Inc., of Pasadena, CA, for consulting, technical,
and accounting services for Disaster Funding Administration and Cost
Recovery, in a total annual amount of $400,000 for a period of one year,
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)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 21-0913 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to grant
easement deeds and temporary construction easements to the Department
of Transportation and enter into Temporary Construction Easement (TCE)
Agreements, for portions of the properties located at 998 and 941 East
Pacific Coast Highway to facilitate improvements of a State highway
project on Pacific Coast Highway;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute quitclaim deeds to
terminate the temporary Construction Easements for portions of the
properties located at 998 and 941 East Pacific Coast Highway after
expiration; and
Accept Categorical Exemption No. CE-201903012. (District 6)
Office or Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CONTINUED BUDGET HEARING:
12. 21-0914 Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record,
conclude the public hearing, and take the continued actions necessary to
adopt the Master Fees and Charges Schedule and the Water and Sewer
Rates as they relate to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget as listed in
Attachment A. (Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 21-0931 Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Master Fees and
1 Charges Schedule for specified City services for Citywide fees and
charges for the City of Long Beach. (A-1)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 21-0932 Recommendation to declare an emergency to exist. (A-2)
2
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 21-0933 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving Resolution No. WD-1441
3 establishing the rates and charges for water and sewer service to all
customers, as adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners on June 24,
2021, as an Emergency Ordinance, read, and adopted as read and laid
over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading. (A-3)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE CITY CLERK
Opportunity to address the City Council (on non-agenda items) is given to the first 10 persons
who submit Speaker Cards to the City Clerk beginning at 15 minutes prior to 5:00 p.m. Each
speaker is allowed three minutes to make their comments.
REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS:
13. 21-0928 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in
the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Second Council
District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide
Activities Department to provide a donation to California Families in Focus
for the First Annual Trans Pride; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN CINDY ALLEN, SECOND
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: TIME CERTAIN AT 6:00 PM
14. 21-0915 Recommendation to request City Attorney to draft an ordinance to enact
“Kid Zones,” defined as safe spaces for children at local parks,
playgrounds, beaches and other areas intended for use by children. “Kid
Zones” would prohibit adults from entering or remaining within these
designated areas without the accompaniment of a child under the age of
12.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN CINDY ALLEN, SECOND
DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO
URANGA, SEVENTH DISTRICT;
COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD
DISTRICT; COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN,
EIGHTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 21-0916 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Public Works
Department to report back in 30 days with an update on the current status
of the e-scooter program and other mobility share programs.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN CINDY ALLEN, SECOND
DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN MARY
ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT;
COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD
DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN SUELY
SARO, SIXTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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16. 21-0917 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in
the City Manager Department by $250, offset by the Fourth Council
District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide
Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Zaferia Business
Association for their Happy Sundays event; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
Office or Department: COUNCILMAN DARYL SUPERNAW,
FOURTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
17. 21-0918 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in
the City Manager Department by $400, offset by the Fourth Council
District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide
Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Historical Society of
Long Beach for their annual Cemetery Tour; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $400 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
Office or Department: COUNCILMAN DARYL SUPERNAW,
FOURTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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18. 21-0919 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with the Economic
Development Department to create a Fresh Start Long Beach Program that
allows City Staff to allocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds to lessen the
financial burden on Long Beach business owners who held valid Long
Beach business licenses, were in good standing, were within those
industries identified as the most impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, and
who have not renewed that license due to closing the business as a direct
result of COVID-19 hardships.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN MARY ZENDEJAS,
FIRST DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN CINDY
ALLEN, SECOND DISTRICT;
COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO URANGA,
SEVENTH DISTRICT; VICE MAYOR REX
RICHARDSON, NINTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
19. 21-0920 Recommendation to request City Manager to work with community
stakeholders to create a vision and feasibility plan that includes identifying
potential sites in Long Beach for a Cambodian American Cultural Center
that can serve as a hub to promote art, culture, and history.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUELY SARO, SIXTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTO
URANGA, SEVENTH DISTRICT; VICE
MAYOR REX RICHARDSON, NINTH
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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20. 21-0921 Recommendation to request City Manager to communicate the City of
Long Beach’s opposition to Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10 to our state
legislative delegation and Governor’s office, expressing our serious
concerns and urging a veto, if necessary.
Office or Department: COUNCILMAN AL AUSTIN, EIGHTH
DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A.
PRICE, THIRD DISTRICT;
COUNCILWOMAN STACY MUNGO, FIFTH
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21. 21-0922 Recommendation to direct City Manager to report back in 90 days with a
plan to create a Commission on the Status of Women & Girls in the City of
Long Beach, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN CINDY ALLEN, SECOND
DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN MARY
ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT;
COUNCILWOMAN SUZIE A. PRICE, THIRD
DISTRICT; COUNCILWOMAN SUELY
SARO, SIXTH DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
22. 21-0873 Recommendation to approve that a section of Marine Stadium Park be
named the “Conductor Larry Curtis Concert Park”. (District 3)
Office or Department: COUNCILMAN DARYL SUPERNAW,
FOURTH DISTRICT, CHAIR;
GOVERNMENT, PERSONNEL AND
ELECTIONS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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23. 21-0923 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ DV21-038 and award
contracts to Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA; CSG
Consultants, Inc., of Orange, CA; Interwest Consulting Group, of Irvine,
CA; JAS Pacific, of Upland, CA; TRB & Associates, of Long Beach, CA;
True North Compliance Services, of Long Beach, CA; The Code Group,
dba VCA Code, of Orange, CA; and Willdan, Inc., of Anaheim, CA, for
as-needed plan review and inspection services, in a total annual aggregate
amount not to exceed $1,500,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary
amendments. (Citywide)
Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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24. 21-0924 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute
contract amendments with Anthem Blue Cross, the City’s third-party
administrator for the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and the
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) group health plans, and Medicare
Supplement Plan; UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage PPO Plan; Scan
Health Plan for the Medicare Advantage Plan; and Vision Service Plan
(VSP) for the vision plan; CVS Caremark as the Prescription Benefit
Manager (PBM) for the Prescription Drug Plan for the PPO and HMO
plans; Delta Dental for the fee-for-service dental plan (DPPO) and Delta
Dental USA (HMO plan); The Standard Insurance Company for
employer-paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and short- and
long-term disability insurance; Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
(UNUM), through Larry Lambert & Associates Insurance Services, for
long-term care insurance; and implement a contractual agreement with
Carrum Health as a third-party administrator for eligible surgeries to be
performed through a Centers of Excellence facility; and, any subsequent
amendments necessary to maintain current benefit levels and remain in
compliance with State and federal laws on all plans, at the discretion of the
City Manager. (Citywide)
Office or Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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25. 21-0925 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35531 with Anser Advisory,
LLC (formerly DBA Simplus Management LLC), of Santa Ana, CA, to
provide construction management services for the Phase II Terminal Area
Improvements at the Long Beach Airport, to increase the contract amount
by $3,538,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $7,485,843,
for a period of three years, with option to renew for two additional
one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport
Department by $3,538,000, offset by funds available. (District 5)
Office or Department: LONG BEACH AIRPORT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
ORDINANCES:
26. 21-0926 Recommendation to declare ordinance amending the Long Beach
Municipal Code by amending Subsections 10.12.010.A.5, 10.12.010.A.6,
10.12.010.A.7, 10.12.010.A.10, 10.12.010.A.26, 10.12.010.A.27,
10.12.010.A.34, 10.12.010.A.49, 10.12.010.A.51; 10.12.020.A.6,
10.12.020.A.8, 10.12.020.A.22, 10.12.020.A.26, 10.12.020.A.44,
10.12.020.A.46, 10.12.020.A.54, 10.12.020.A.55; and, by adding
Subsection 10.12.030.4, all relating to speed limits on City streets, read for
the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council
for final reading. (Citywide)
Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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27. 21-0863 Recommendation to declare ordinance adopting an amendment to
Ordinance No. C-6496, adopted July 5, 1988, and amended on January
24, 1989, July 11, 1989, December 5, 1989, March 20, 1990, July 3,
1990, September 18, 1990, July 2, 1991, July 7, 1992, January 26, 1993,
August 24, 1993, June 28, 1994, July 18, 1995, November 28, 1995,
October 1, 1996, March 25, 1997, October 7, 1997, October 27, 1998,
April 20, 1999, October 19, 1999, October 17, 2000, October 30, 2001,
March 19, 2002, November 26, 2002, January 6, 2004, February 8, 2005,
November 1, 2005, December 5, 2006, March 20, 2007, May 22, 2007,
December 18, 2007, July 15, 2008, September 21, 2010, September 13,
2011, September 11, 2012, October 3, 2013, September 9, 2014,
September 22, 2015, September 20, 2016, September 12, 2017,
September 11, 2018, September 3, 2019, and September 8, 2020, relating
to departmental organization of the City of Long Beach, read and adopted
as read. (Citywide)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
28. 21-0871 Recommendation to declare ordinance approving and adopting the official
budget of the City of Long Beach for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022, creating
and establishing the funds of the municipal government of the City of Long
Beach and appropriating money to and authorizing expenditures from said
funds for said Fiscal Year; declaring the urgency thereof, and providing
that this ordinance shall take effect at 12:01 A.M. on October 1, 2021,
read and adopted as read. (Citywide)
(Emergency Ordinance No. ORD-21-0030)
Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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REVISED
NEW BUSINESS:
New Business items are additions to the City Council Agenda subsequent to the
posting of the agenda on Monday afternoon.
29. 21-0955 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Special Advertising and
Promotions Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $400, offset
by Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred
from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the
Long Beach Camerata Singers to support their September 11 “9/11
Remembered” free concert on September 11, 2021; and
Decrease appropriations in the Special Advertising and Promotions Fund
Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $400 to offset a transfer to
the City Manager Department.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN CINDY ALLEN, SECOND
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
30. 21-0960 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in
the City Manager Department by $375, offset by the Sixth Council District
One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities
Department to provide a donation to United Cambodian Community to
support their Peace and Health Community Gathering; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide
Activities Department by $375 to offset a transfer to the City Manager
Department.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUELY SARO, SIXTH
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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31. 21-0961 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in
the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Sixth Council
District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide
Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Cambodia Town Film
Festival; 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.
Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUELY SARO, SIXTH
DISTRICT
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
21-0973 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City
Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, September 3, 2021.
PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT
Opportunity is given to those members of the public who have not addressed the City Council
on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the City
Council.
STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDER:
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach,
California at 4:30 P.M., Civic Chambers
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
HEARING REMINDERS:
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - Hearing to establish an Enhanced Density
Ordinance Bonus Zoning Code Amendment. (Citywide)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - Hearing to adopt proposed Park Zoning and
Dedication Project. (Citywide)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
NOTE:
The City Council agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at
www.longbeach.gov. Agenda items may also be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk or
online at the Main Library and at the Branch Libraries. Persons interested in obtaining an
agenda via e-mail should subscribe to the City of Long Beach LinkLB System at
www.longbeach.gov/linklb.
Any supplemental writings or documents regarding an agenda item that are distributed to a
majority of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for public
inspection in the Office of the City Clerk during normal business hours and available on the
internet at http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your
request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior
to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng pasalitang interpretasyon ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng
Lungsod o kung humihiling ng isang natatanging pagtulong ayon sa Americans with
Disabilities Act, mangyaring humiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng
Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng
Lungsod.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si
desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con
Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562)
570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM
If written language translation of the City Council agenda and minutes for non-English
speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City
Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
Kung humihiling ng nakasulat na pagsasalin ng wika ng agenda at minutes ng Konseho ng
Lungsod para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring humiling sa
pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras
bago isagawa ang pulong ng Konseho ng Lungsod.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y las actas del
ayuntamiento de la ciudad para las personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por
teléfono a la oficina del secretario municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de
la reunión del ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
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