2 REVISED
Date: September 8, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Councilwoman Tunua Thrash-Ntuk
Subject: Eighth District Fund Transfers to Community Organizations
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $1,600 offset by the Eighth Council District One-Time District Priority Funds, transferred from the Citywide Activities Department, to provide contributions of:
1. $300 to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation for the 8 th Annual Celebrate our Librarians Gala on August 21, 2026;
2. $300 to Partners of Parks for the 2026 Long Beach Charity Pro Am; and
3. $1,000 to The Long Beach Unity Festival, Inc., for the Taste of Unity Gala on September 10, 2026.
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,600 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
Dedicated to enhancing public library resources and fostering literacy, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation hosted its 8th Annual "Celebrate Our Librarians" Gala on August 21, 2026. This event honored local librarians for their dedicated service and contributions to the community. A $300 contribution will support event expenses while reinforcing appreciation for the vital role librarians play in Long Beach.
Partners of Parks enriches the Long Beach community through park enhancements, targeted programming, and community partnerships. The organization recently hosted its Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament to benefit its long-standing youth scholarship initiative, Honorable Mayor and City Council
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2 which enables underserved youth to enroll in Parks, Recreation, and Marine catalog courses. A $300 contribution directly supports this program, expanding athletic and recreational access for local youth.
Long Beach Unity Festival, Inc. addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of under resourced communities through creative expression, performing arts, and youth leadership programs. The organization will host its annual "Taste of Unity" Gala on September 10, bringing together youth and community leaders to foster a vibrant, engaged local network. This $1,000 contribution will support the growth of vital social services and leadership opportunities for youth in Long Beach.
FISCAL IMPACT
A fiscal impact review was not conducted due to the time-sensitive nature of this item.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
Councilwoman Tunua Thrash-Ntuk