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Long Beach, NY · October 12, 2021

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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 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: Presentations, Agenda Item No. 18, Consent Calendar, Agenda Item Nos. 17, 15, Public Comment, Agenda Item Nos. 16, 23 - 27, 19, 1, 20 - 21. ROLL CALL (5:43 PM) Councilmembers Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Present: Austin Councilmembers Richardson Absent: Also present: Thomas Modica, City Manager; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Charles Parkin, City Attorney; Dawn McIntosh, Assistant City Attorney; Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Pablo Rubio, Sr. City Clerk Analyst. Mayor Garcia presiding Invocation: Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Suzie Price, Councilwoman, Third District. CONSENT CALENDAR (7:24 PM) Page 1 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Passed the Consent Calendar. Senay Kenfe spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 9. Dave Shukla spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 8. Councilwoman Saro spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Uranga, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 - 14. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson 1. Agenda Item No. 1 is listed under Regular Agenda. 2. 21-1043 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 27, 2021 and October 4, 2021. A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 3. 21-1044 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, for the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment, and setting the date of hearing for November 9, 2021. (District 2) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0124 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-21-0124 4. 21-1045 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED21-047 and Page 2 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM award contracts to Modern Times, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, and United Cambodian Community, of Long Beach, CA, for delivering comprehensive services programs via Youth Academies to eligible Out-of-School Youth, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $232,000, for a period of one year, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 5. 21-1046 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-129853, and any necessary subsequent amendments including amending the terms, extending the grant period, or increasing grant amounts, with the City of Los Angeles, to operate a Work Readiness and Employment Services Design for the Los Angeles Reconnections Career Academy (LARCA) 2.0 Program, through June 27, 2022, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 6. 21-1047 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic and Workforce Development Department, to accept up to $301,600 in City Summer Youth Employment Program Funds, to provide eligible at-risk youth and young adults between the ages of 14-24 with subsidized work experience developing foundational workplace skills and making connections to the labor force in service areas, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 3 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 7. 21-1048 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic and Workforce Development Department, to accept up to $266,202 in Los Angeles County Youth@Work Programs - Work Based Learning (WBL) funds, to provide eligible at-risk youth and young adults between the ages of 14-24 with subsidized work experience developing foundational workplace skills and making connections to the labor force in service areas, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 8. 21-1049 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary amendments, with Koppl Pipeline Services, Inc., of Montebello, CA, to furnish and deliver pipeline stopper fittings and perform tapping and stopping services for natural gas pipelines, in a total annual amount not to exceed $400,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0125 on the Consent Calendar. Enactment No: RES-21-0125 9. 21-1050 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Facility Use Permit with Elite Skills Development, for use of space at the Central Facilities Center at 1133 Rhea Street, for a period of five years, with the option of extending the permit for one additional five-year period after the end of the initial term, and upon a determination by the City that the permittee has fully complied with the terms and conditions of the permit and is otherwise in good standing with the City, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $2,400, offset by permit revenue. (District 6) Page 4 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 10. 21-1051 Recommendation to receive and file Contract No. 35900 with Office Furniture Group, LLC, of Irvine, CA, to purchase, deliver, and install office furniture at 3861 Worsham Avenue to store pandemic emergency supplies, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35900 with Office Furniture Group, LLC, of Irvine, CA, to purchase, deliver, and install office furniture at 2525 Grand Avenue to support the Communicable Disease and Emergency Response Bureau, to increase the contract amount by $216,168, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $755,380. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 11. 21-1052 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to consent to an Assignment and Assumption of Lease No. 28222 (Lease), for First Serve Tennis, Inc., and assign the Lease to Bridge Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, for the continued operation and maintenance of El Dorado Park and Billie Jean King Tennis Centers until expiration of the Lease on December 31, 2023. (District 3,5) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 12. 21-1053 Recommendation to receive the application of Plunge Restaurant, LLC, dba Plunge, for a person to person and premise to premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1900 East Ocean Boulevard; submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 2) Page 5 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 13. 21-1054 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Merchant, LLC, dba The Merchant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 4121 Long Beach Boulevard. (District 8) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 14. 21-1055 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including any amendments, with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, to receive and expend the Boating Safety and Enforcement Grant, in the amount of $90,000, for the period of October 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $90,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS (5:46 PM) CSULB ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. Miles Nevins spoke. Jesus Gonzalez spoke. Sierra Darwin spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. PUBLIC COMMENT (7:57 PM) Kim Tabari spoke regarding Mona Rodriguez. Page 6 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Jerlene Tatum spoke regarding violence in the Community. Oscar Rodriguez spoke regarding a recent murder victim. Anna Christensen spoke regarding Costal Zone Tree Trimming Task Force. REGULAR AGENDA (7:37 PM) 15. 21-1056 Recommendation to receive and approve appointments and reappointments to Non-charter Commissions. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 2 - Allen and Richardson 16. 21-1057 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Cambodian United Methodist Women Network for their Cambodian Women Leadership Training Conference; and Page 7 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Councilwomen Zendejas spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson 17. 21-0987 Recommendation to receive Charter Commission appointments and reappointments approved by the Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Section 2.03.065 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. Councilman Supernaw spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson 1. 21-1042 Recommendation to adopt resolution making findings pursuant to Page 8 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) to authorize City legislative bodies to follow the teleconference meeting provisions of Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)-(2). (Citywide) A motion was made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Austin, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0126. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0126 18. 21-1058 Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Latino Cultural Center Community Engagement and Business Plan. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Tracy Colunga, Chief Innovation Officer, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Megan Anaya, Economic Research and Analytic Consultant, Centro CHA, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Jessica Quintana, Executive Director, Centro CHA, spoke. Veronica Gonzalez, Thought Leader, Lord Cultural Resources, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Javier Jimenez, Director, Organization and Strategy, Lord Cultural Resources, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Tracy Colunga, Chief Innovation Officer, spoke. Armando Vazquez-Ramos spoke. David Salazar spoke. Phyllis Arias spoke. Page 9 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Ron Arias spoke. Gerardo Arceo spoke. Elvia Hurtado spoke. Adriana Guerrero spoke. Joshua Sneed spoke. Griselda Suarez spoke. Diego Zamora spoke. Guillermina Cruz spoke. Martha Cota spoke. Ivan Garcia spoke. Ariana Sahagun spoke. Rodrigo Zamorano spoke. Edith Perez spoke. Jennifer Aguirre spoke. Kenny Green spoke. Maricela de Rivera spoke. Shane Weaver spoke. Brisa Cortina spoke. Abigail Mejia spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Page 10 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilwoman Allen Spoke. Councilman Supernaw spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation, as amended, for City staff to continue to be engaged in the “Steering Committee” effort so that at an appropriate time, as potential locations both public and private are explored, public sites that meet the Latino Cultural Center’s objectives, including but not limited to Drake/Chavez park, may be considered. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson 19. 21-1059 Recommendation to receive and file a report on the cannabis non-storefront retail (delivery) and storefront retail (dispensary) feasibility analyses; Direct City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to allow cannabis delivery and equity dispensary facilities in Long Beach; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $325,000, offset by an increase in cannabis business license taxes, for software development to support the Cannabis Social Equity Program, and stakeholder engagement services and direct technical assistance funding for the equity dispensary licensing program. (Citywide) Page 11 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Emily Armstrong, Cannabis Program Manager, spoke and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Senay Kenfe spoke. Elliot Lewis spoke. Carlos Ze spoke. Miriel "Mae" Bereal spoke. Jillian Xavier spoke. Violeta Aguilar spoke Edgar Cruz spoke. Derek Smith spoke. Adam Hijazi spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Councilmember Uranga spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manger, spoke. Page 12 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Saro spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilwoman Price spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Allen spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilwoman Mungo spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Councilwoman Zendejas spoke. Councilman Austin spoke. Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager, spoke. A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilmember Uranga, to approve recommendation, as amended, to include an analysis of a 1,500 ft. buffer, in addition to the initial staff recommendation of the buffer zone; eliminate the tax increase and look for grants as a first option for funding; authorize $50,000 for a consultant to assist in engaging the community on the design of the equity dispensary licensing process; and to focus on a merit-based process. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson Page 13 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 20. 21-1060 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all Block Grant Award documents on behalf of the City, and any documents necessary including necessary amendments, to participate in the second round of the State Rental Assistance Program; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35877 with Yardi Systems, Inc., of Goleta, CA, to provide ERAP implementation, to increase the contract amount by $3,800,000, for a revised not to exceed amount of $5,307,957, and to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2023; and Increase appropriations in the Community Development Fund Group in the Development Services Department by $13,099,702, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Tiffany Davy spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. RES-21-0127. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson Enactment No: RES-21-0127 21. 21-1061 Recommendation to receive and file a Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) Budget Performance Report providing an update on the City’s FY 21 financial status and projections for year-end. (Citywide) Thomas Modica, City Manager, spoke. Mayor Garcia spoke. A motion was made by Councilman Austin, seconded by Councilwoman Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 14 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM Yes: 6 - Zendejas, Price, Supernaw, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 3 - Allen, Mungo and Richardson ORDINANCE (8:09 PM) 22. 21-1031 WITHDRAWN Recommendation to declare ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Long Beach and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and authorizing City Manager of said City to execute said amendment for and on behalf of the City of Long Beach, read and adopt as read. (Citywide) This Ordinance was withdrawn. Enactment No: ORD-21-0037 NEW BUSINESS (8:09 PM) 23. 21-1079 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $50,000, offset by $50,000 in the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the 2021 Dia De Los Muertos celebration; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $50,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson Page 15 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 24. 21-1080 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500 offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Partners of Parks to support the Beach Wise Resource Festival’s Harvest Festival; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson 25. 21-1081 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250 offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to AbilityFirst to support the Rainbows for AbilityFirst event held on October 16, 2021; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $250 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson Page 16 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 26. 21-1082 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $59,000, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade and Festival. Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $59,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson 27. 21-1083 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,320 offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the following: 1) Collins Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $500; 2) Partners in Parks, in the amount of $470; 3) Wild West Women Inc, in the amount of $400; 4) Long Beach Historical Society, in the amount of $350; 5) Friend of the Long Beach Public Library, in the amount of $500; 6) Puente Latino, in the amount of $500; and 7) Hamilton Neighborhood, in the amount of $100; 8) Long Beach Camerata Sing, in the amount of $500; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,320 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. A motion was made by Councilman Supernaw, seconded by Councilwoman Saro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Zendejas, Allen, Price, Supernaw, Mungo, Saro, Uranga and Austin Absent: 1 - Richardson Page 17 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 28. Affidavit of Service for special meeting held Tuesday, October 12, 2021. 29. 21-1084 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 8, 2021. This Agenda Item was received and filed. 30. 21-1114 eComments received for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 12, 2021. This Agenda Item was received and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT (10:12 PM) Senay Kenfe spoke regarding redistricting. Dave Shukla spoke regarding an oil spill. ADJOURNMENT (10:16 PM) At 10:16 PM, Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting. pr Page 18 of 19 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 19 of 19

Agenda

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. CONSENT CALENDAR: (2 - 14) 1. Agenda Item No. 1 is listed under Regular Agenda (Page 8). 2. 21-1043 Recommendation to refer to City Attorney damage claims received between September 27, 2021 and October 4, 2021. Office or Department: CITY CLERK Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 3. 21-1044 Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, for the Fourth Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual business assessment, and setting the date of hearing for November 9, 2021. (District 2) Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 4. 21-1045 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED21-047 and award contracts to Modern Times, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, and United Cambodian Community, of Long Beach, CA, for delivering comprehensive services programs via Youth Academies to eligible Out-of-School Youth, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $232,000, for a period of one year, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide) Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 5. 21-1046 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-129853, and any necessary subsequent amendments including amending the terms, extending the grant period, or increasing grant amounts, with the City of Los Angeles, to operate a Work Readiness and Employment Services Design for the Los Angeles Reconnections Career Academy (LARCA) 2.0 Program, through June 27, 2022, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 6. 21-1047 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic and Workforce Development Department, to accept up to $301,600 in City Summer Youth Employment Program Funds, to provide eligible at-risk youth and young adults between the ages of 14-24 with subsidized work experience developing foundational workplace skills and making connections to the labor force in service areas, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (Citywide) Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 7. 21-1048 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subcontracts including any subsequent amendments extending the grant term or changing the amount of the award, with the City of Los Angeles, Economic and Workforce Development Department, to accept up to $266,202 in Los Angeles County Youth@Work Programs - Work Based Learning (WBL) funds, to provide eligible at-risk youth and young adults between the ages of 14-24 with subsidized work experience developing foundational workplace skills and making connections to the labor force in service areas, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (Citywide) Office or Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 3 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 8. 21-1049 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary amendments, with Koppl Pipeline Services, Inc., of Montebello, CA, to furnish and deliver pipeline stopper fittings and perform tapping and stopping services for natural gas pipelines, in a total annual amount not to exceed $400,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide) Office or Department: ENERGY RESOURCES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 9. 21-1050 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Facility Use Permit with Elite Skills Development, for use of space at the Central Facilities Center at 1133 Rhea Street, for a period of five years, with the option of extending the permit for one additional five-year period after the end of the initial term, and upon a determination by the City that the permittee has fully complied with the terms and conditions of the permit and is otherwise in good standing with the City, at the discretion of the City Manager; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $2,400, offset by permit revenue. (District 6) Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 4 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 10. 21-1051 Recommendation to receive and file Contract No. 35900 with Office Furniture Group, LLC, of Irvine, CA, to purchase, deliver, and install office furniture at 3861 Worsham Avenue to store pandemic emergency supplies, made pursuant to Chapters 2.69 and 2.85 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and in response to the proclaimed emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35900 with Office Furniture Group, LLC, of Irvine, CA, to purchase, deliver, and install office furniture at 2525 Grand Avenue to support the Communicable Disease and Emergency Response Bureau, to increase the contract amount by $216,168, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $755,380. (Citywide) Office or Department: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 11. 21-1052 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to consent to an Assignment and Assumption of Lease No. 28222 (Lease), for First Serve Tennis, Inc., and assign the Lease to Bridge Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, for the continued operation and maintenance of El Dorado Park and Billie Jean King Tennis Centers until expiration of the Lease on December 31, 2023. (District 3,5) Office or Department: PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 5 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 12. 21-1053 Recommendation to receive the application of Plunge Restaurant, LLC, dba Plunge, for a person to person and premise to premise transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1900 East Ocean Boulevard; submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is granted. (District 2) Office or Department: POLICE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 13. 21-1054 Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Merchant, LLC, dba The Merchant, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 4121 Long Beach Boulevard. (District 8) Office or Department: POLICE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 14. 21-1055 Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including any amendments, with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, to receive and expend the Boating Safety and Enforcement Grant, in the amount of $90,000, for the period of October 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022; and Increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund Group in the Police Department by $90,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide) Office or Department: POLICE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. CEREMONIALS AND PRESENTATIONS: CSULB ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. Page 6 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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: 15. 21-1056 Recommendation to receive and approve appointments and reappointments to Non-charter Commissions. Office or Department: MAYOR ROBERT GARCIA Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 16. 21-1057 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Fourth Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Cambodian United Methodist Women Network for their Cambodian Women Leadership Training Conference; 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: COUNCILMAN DARYL SUPERNAW, FOURTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 7 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 17. 21-0987 Recommendation to receive Charter Commission appointments and reappointments approved by the Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Section 2.03.065 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. Office or Department: COUNCILMAN DARYL SUPERNAW, FOURTH DISTRICT, CHAIR; GOVERNMENT, PERSONNEL AND ELECTIONS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 1. 21-1042 Recommendation to adopt resolution making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) to authorize City legislative bodies to follow the teleconference meeting provisions of Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)-(2). (Citywide) Office or Department: CITY ATTORNEY Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 18. 21-1058 Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Latino Cultural Center Community Engagement and Business Plan. (Citywide) Office or Department: CITY MANAGER Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 8 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM 19. 21-1059 Recommendation to receive and file a report on the cannabis non-storefront retail (delivery) and storefront retail (dispensary) feasibility analyses; Direct City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to allow cannabis delivery and equity dispensary facilities in Long Beach; and Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $325,000, offset by an increase in cannabis business license taxes, for software development to support the Cannabis Social Equity Program, and stakeholder engagement services and direct technical assistance funding for the equity dispensary licensing program. (Citywide) Office or Department: CITY MANAGER Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 20. 21-1060 Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all Block Grant Award documents on behalf of the City, and any documents necessary including necessary amendments, to participate in the second round of the State Rental Assistance Program; Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 35877 with Yardi Systems, Inc., of Goleta, CA, to provide ERAP implementation, to increase the contract amount by $3,800,000, for a revised not to exceed amount of $5,307,957, and to extend the term of the contract to September 30, 2023; and Increase appropriations in the Community Development Fund Group in the Development Services Department by $13,099,702, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide) Office or Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 9 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 21. 21-1061 Recommendation to receive and file a Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) Budget Performance Report providing an update on the City’s FY 21 financial status and projections for year-end. (Citywide) Office or Department: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. ORDINANCE: 22. 21-1031 WITHDRAWN Recommendation to declare ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Long Beach and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and authorizing City Manager of said City to execute said amendment for and on behalf of the City of Long Beach, read and adopt as read. (Citywide) Office or Department: HUMAN RESOURCES Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 10 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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. 23. 21-1079 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $50,000, offset by $50,000 in the First Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the 2021 Dia De Los Muertos celebration; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $50,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN MARY ZENDEJAS, FIRST DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 24. 21-1080 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500 offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to Partners of Parks to support the Beach Wise Resource Festival’s Harvest Festival; 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 SUELY SARO, SIXTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 11 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 25. 21-1081 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $250 offset by the Sixth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to AbilityFirst to support the Rainbows for AbilityFirst event held on October 16, 2021; 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: COUNCILWOMAN SUELY SARO, SIXTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 26. 21-1082 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $59,000, offset by Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to support the Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade and Festival. Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $59,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: COUNCILWOMAN SUELY SARO, SIXTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 12 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED 27. 21-1083 Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,320 offset by the Ninth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the following: 1) Collins Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $500; 2) Partners in Parks, in the amount of $470; 3) Wild West Women Inc, in the amount of $400; 4) Long Beach Historical Society, in the amount of $350; 5) Friend of the Long Beach Public Library, in the amount of $500; 6) Puente Latino, in the amount of $500; and 7) Hamilton Neighborhood, in the amount of $100; 8) Long Beach Camerata Sing, in the amount of $500; and Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,320 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Office or Department: VICE MAYOR REX RICHARDSON, NINTH DISTRICT Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 21-1084 Supplemental Memorandum - Corrections and/or additions to the City Council Agenda as of 12:00 noon, Friday, October 8, 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. Page 13 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:00 PM REVISED STANDING COMMITTEE REMINDERS: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California at 4:30 P.M., Civic Chambers. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - Economic Development and Finance Committee at 3:00 P.M., Civic Chambers. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - Government, Personnel and Election Oversight Committee (Attorney/Client) at 4:45 P.M., The Beach Conference Room. HEARING REMINDERS: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – Hearing for the Long Beach Tourism Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment. (Districts 1,2,4,5) Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – Hearing for the Bixby Knolls Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment. (Districts 7,8) pr Page 14 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 15 of 16 CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 16 of 16

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