• 8TH DISTRIC
AUSTIN
NB-23
Date: January 24, 2023
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Councilmember Al Austin II, Eighth District
Subject: Fund Transfers for Community Events
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
1. $2500 to Long Beach Community Action Partnership in support of their annual Long Beach Night CAP event
2. $500 to Long Beach Unity Festival to support their 2023 Appreciation Gala & Fundraiser Vision Launch
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
BACKGROUND:
Long Beach Community Action Partnership (LBCAP) is one of 1,100 community action agencies aiding disadvantaged residents nationwide. LBCAP provides essential services such as energy assistance programs, public-access television, tax assistance, youth mentorship, and more to residents throughout Long Beach and Eastern Los Angeles County. Each year, LBCAP hosts its Long Beach Night CAP fundraiser to support the programs and services it provides. This year's event will be held on March 10th. This donation will support the event and the ongoing work of the organization.
Long Beach Unity Festival Inc. (LBUF) is a local nonprofit organization promoting unity, reconciliation, and nonviolence to diverse communities through music, art, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. They also provide fiscal sponsorship to Spirit of Praise Sacred Artistry International, an artistic ministry teaching dance worldwide. On January 20, 2023, LBUF is hosting their 2023 Appreciation Gala & Fundraiser Vision Launch. This donation will support their event and the ongoing work of BUF.
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2023
FISCAL IMPACT:
Due to time constraints, no fiscal analysis was conducted.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY:
Due to each event occurring in the near future, this item is urgent in nature.
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CITY BEACH City of Long Beach Memorandum
Working Together to Serve
REQUEST TO ADD AGENDA ITEM
Date: January 24, 2023
To: Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
From: Councilmember Al Austin, Eighth District
Councilmember Daryl Supernaw, Fourth District
Councilmember Roberto Uranga, Seventh District
Subject: Request to Add Agenda Item to Council Agenda of January 24, 2023 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 $3000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide donations of:
1. $2500 to Long Beach Community Action Partnership in support of their annual Long Beach Night CAP event
2. $500 to Long Beach Unity Festival to support their 2023 Appreciation Gala & Fundraiser Vision Launch
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3000, to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Council District Authorizing Councilmember Signed by
8 Austin
4 Supernaw
7 Uranga
Attachment: Staff Report dated January 24, 2023