Date: April 19, 2022
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Al Austin II, Eighth District
Subject: Funds Transfer Request to the Absolute Best of Long Beach RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Khalo Creative LLC to support the Absolute Best of Long Beach event, and;
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
BACKGROUND:
The Absolute Best of Long Beach 2022 aims to recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals that make our City the great place it is. As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, events such as this shine light on the amazing work being done throughout the City and also creates opportunities for residents to make new, lasting connections with neighbors. Due to this event’s recognition of Long Beach’s resilience throughout the past year, I am requesting the Council’s approval to support this cause.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Because of the urgency of this item, a fiscal review was not able to be performed.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY:
Due to this event taking place on April 16, 2022, this item is urgent in nature.
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REQUEST TO ADD AGENDA ITEM Date: April 19, 2022 To: Monique De La Garza, City Clerk From: Councilmember Al Austin, Eighth District Councilmember Cindy Allen, Second District Councilmember Suzy Price, Third District Subject: Request to Add Agenda Item to Council Agenda of April 19, 2022 Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.03.070 [B], the City Councilmembers signing below request that the attached agenda item (due in the City Clerk Department by Friday, 12:00 Noon) be placed on the City Council agenda via the supplemental agenda. The agenda title/recommendation for this item reads as follows: Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to Khalo Creative LLC to support the Absolute Best of Long Beach event, and; Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department. Council District Authorizing Councilmember Signed by 8 Austin 2 Allen 3 Price Attachment: Staff Report dated April 19, 2022 City of Long Beach Memorandum Working Together to Serve