3 Date: September 22, 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 $1,300 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 Arts Council for Long Beach for the State of the Arts Gala on September 19, 2026;
2. $1,000 to James Nash Jr., for the Elm Avenue Neighbors Neighborhood Association Block Party on September 6, 2026.
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $1,300 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
Dedicated to cultivating public art and universal participation in creative fields, the Arts Council for Long Beach (ArtsLB) hosted its annual State of the Arts Gala on September 19, 2026. This event brought together residents, the creative community, and city leaders to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of ArtsLB and honored residents who made an impact on the arts and culture of Long Beach. A $300 contribution will support event expenses and will enhance grants, public arts, and educational programming across Long Beach.
James Nash Jr. is a lead member of the Elm Avenue Neighbors Neighborhood Association, a local group that fosters community connection and civic engagement. The Association hosted its annual block party to strengthen neighborhood connections, Honorable Mayor and City Council
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promote public safety awareness, and foster local pride. The event offered residents of all ages a space to build relationships and access valuable community resources, with features including food, music, games, and information about City services and upcoming initiatives. This $1,000 contribution will help cover operational event expenses and support ongoing neighborhood activations.
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