Memorandum
Travel Report: Intergovernmental Affairs Committee’s Report on April 8, 2024 , Travel to Sacramento, CA
On April 8, 2024, Mayor Richardson and the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee of the Long Beach City Council will travel to Sacramento, CA. In addition to the City’s elected members, the delegation includes staff from the elected offices; a Deputy City Manager; and the City’s state legislative representative, Arc Strategies.
Planned m eetings include the City’s legislative delegation representatives, state legislative leaders, and agency representatives. Issues that may be discussed include the following:
• The City’s legislative and funding priorities and bills proposed by state members; • The City’s 2024 Legislative Agenda;
• The City’s requests for additional support and resources to advance homelessness response and affordable housing;
• The proposed Grow Long Beach Initiative and funding to save for oil well abandonment costs; and,
• Access to funding for City health jurisdictions to expand mental health resources.