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R-33
Date: December 6, 2022
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Councilwoman Cindy Allen, Second District
Subject: Funds Transfers for Community Events
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $815, offset by the Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $565 to Urban Reset Foundation for their 2nd Annual Holiday Fiesta Toy Drive at Bixby Park on December 10, 2022; and
• $250 to Long Beach Residents Empowered for their year-end 2022 Community Night, held on November 17.
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $815, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION:
Pueblita and Urban Reset Foundation are partnering to collect and distribute toys for children of all ages and involves an Amazon wishlist as well as toy donation drop boxes at participating small businesses throughout Long Beach.
Long Beach Residents Empowered held their year-end 2022 Community Night on November 17 to celebrate this year's advocacy and empowerment of tenants throughout Long Beach. The organization is also growing their staff and introduced new advocacy team members to the community at this fundraising event.
This matter was reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on November 28, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This recommendation requests the City Manager Department to provide a contribution of $565 to Urban Reset Foundation and a contribution of $250 to Long Beach Residents
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COPPORATED LCOUNCILWOMAN
Empowered to support their events and programs as written above. The total appropriation increase of $815 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of Second Council District One-time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department. The requested action is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond the budgeted scope of duties and a have minimal impact on meeting other City Council priorities There is no local job impact associated with the recommendation.
EQUITY LENS STATEMENT:
Staff will consider issues of equity and access with any program proposals brought forward to ensure the City's commitment for everyone reaching their highest level of health and potential for a successful life, regardless of background, neighborhood, or identity.