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Long Beach, NY · September 7, 2021

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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD 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 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. Page 1 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 2 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 3 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 4 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 5 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 6 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 7 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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: Page 8 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 9 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 10 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 11 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 12 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 13 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 14 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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) Page 15 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 16 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 17 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 18 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 19 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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 Page 20 of 21 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 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 21 of 21

Agenda

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84 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. Page 1 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 2 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 3 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 4 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 5 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 6 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 7 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 8 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 9 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 10 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 11 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 12 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 13 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 14 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 15 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 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. Page 16 of 20 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 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 Page 17 of 20 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) ks Page 18 of 20 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. Page 19 of 20 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. Page 20 of 20

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