Date: June 20, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor Rex Richardson and Members of the City Council From: Councilwoman Suely Saro
Subject: Funds Transfer Request to Support Community Events ______________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION:
Increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department b y $1,000 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
• $500 to Conservation Corps of Long Beach to support Dine on Pine event on Monday, June 26, 2023;
• $500 to the Long Beach Ce ntury Club in support of the Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 14, 2023; and,
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Discussion
On Monday, June 26, 2023, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach will present Dine on Pine. This event will provide support for Corps members post-secondary education scholarships, supportive services, and training. Since 1987, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach has worked to help youth realize their potential while serving the Gateway Cities region. As a State -certified corps, CCLB is positi oned to offer its personal development opportunities. Thousands of youth and young adults have benefited from their unique program. Dine on Pine 2023 will make a direct impact on the lives of young people ages 18-26 who live in Long Beach and surrounding communities.
The Long Beach Century Club is a non -profit organization that supports Long Beach youth who are involved in sports. Since 1957, the mission of the Long Beach Century Club has been to support these athletes and teams when they require financial assistance NB-36
to enhance program growth and the opportunity to compete. This support allows individuals and teams to compete around the globe, often resulting in national and world championships. Contributions to this event will help augment their program support in areas such as local amateur sports, educational institutions, and the Special Olympics.
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.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY
This item is being submitted through supplemental agenda to allow for timely processing of funds.
REQUEST TO ADD AGENDA ITEM
Date: June 20, 2023
To: Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
From: Councilwoman Suely Saro, Sixth District
Subject: Request to Add Agenda Item to Council Agenda of June 20, 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 under New Business 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 $1,000 offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
$500 to Conservation Corps of Long Beach to support Dine on Pine event on Monday, June 26, 2023;
$500 to the Long Beach Century Club in support of the Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 14, 2023; and,
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
Council District Authorizing Councilmember
6 Suely Saro
1 Mary Zendejas
2 Cindy Allen