AL COUNCILMAI
8TH DISTRIC
AUSTIN
NB-65
Date: December 6, 2022
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Al Austin II, Eighth District
Subject: Funds Transfer for Community Organizations
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $6500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
1. $2500 to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
2. $2500 to the Uptown Business Improvement District to support efforts that keep the district's boundaries safe and clean
3. $1500 to Women in Action Reaching Out
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
BACKGROUND:
The Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BKBIA) is a proactive organization of businesses joined together to pool resources for the benefit of the entire district, located in Bixby Knolls and uptown Long Beach. They successfully promote business throughout the area and bring crowds from throughout the city to partake in their "First Fridays" events. This donation will support their continued success.
The Uptown Business Improvement District (UPBID) manages the Uptown Business District and manages its programs. Based in North Long Beach, this organization exists to showcase the ongoing development of the area, as well as help businesses and keep the neighborhood clean.
This donation will support efforts to keep the boundaries of the district clean and safe.
Women in Action Reaching Out is a nonprofit organization committed to providing nutrition services and other resources to communities in need throughout Long Beach and surrounding areas. They have partnered with the Carmelitos Housing Project located in North Long Beach and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the South Bay Area to transport meals and provide service to
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 2022
thousands of residents. This donation will support the important work this organization is doing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Due to time constraints, no fiscal analysis was conducted.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY:
Due to each organization's continuing operation, this item is urgent in nature.
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REQUEST TO ADD AGENDA ITEM
Date: December 6, 2022
To: Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
From: Councilmember Al Austin, Eighth District
Councilmember Suzie Price, Third District
Councilmember Daryl Supernaw, Fourth District
Subject: Request to Add Agenda Item to Council Agenda of December 6, 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 $6500, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
1. $2500 to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
2. $2500 to the Uptown Business Improvement District to support efforts that keep the district's boundaries safe and clean
3. $1500 to Women in Action Reaching Out
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $6500, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Council District Authorizing Councilmember Signed by
8 Austin
3 Price
4 Supernaw
Attachment: Staff Report dated December 6, 2022