C-6
OMAN
Date: April 18, 2023
To:
From:
Honorable Mayor Rex Richardson and Members of the City Council Councilwoman Suely Saro
Subject: Funds Transfer Request to Support Community Events RECOMMENDATION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,500 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $2,500 to LB Living to support Long Beach Proud! Fest on May 19-21, 2023 • $1,000 to Long Beach Symphony to support KHMERASPORA on April 29, 2023 Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Discussion
On May 19-21, 2023, LB Living will present the Long Beach Proud! Fest. The festival empowers our LGBTQ+ individuals and celebrates our community by highlighting local queer-owned businesses and showcasing our local LGBTQ+ talent.
Long Beach Symphony engages audiences of all ages and· cultures through exceptional orchestral performances, community partnerships and meaningful educational experiences.
KHMERASPORA is a free, community event that will be presented by the Long Beach Symphony on April 29, 2023. KHMERASPORA is a musical performance that tells the Cambodian American experience. This program is part of Long Beach Symphony's Musical Bridges, a community engagement initiative that celebrates the artistry of the many diverse communities in Long Beach through free, collaborative multicultural performances.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Financial Management review was able to be conducted due to the urgency and time sensitivity of this item.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.