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Ethics Commission

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Long Beach Ethics Commission held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on administrative matters such as approving previous meeting minutes and receiving updates on various reports. The commission handled several procedural items and received a report related to potential Campaign Reform Act violations from the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

Key Decisions

  • Approve May 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Receive Report on Campaign Reform Act Violations Received and Filed
  • 2021 Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 Report Received and Filed
  • Monthly Ethics Officer Update Received and Filed
  • Ad Hoc Committees Report and Potential Dissolution Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER (3:05 PM)
  2. ROLL CALL (3:05 PM)
  3. REGULAR AGENDA (3:06 PM)
  4. PUBLIC COMMENT (5:00 PM)
  5. ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:00 PM)
  6. ADJOURNMENT (5:08 PM)
  7. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  8. Also present: April Walker, Administrative Deputy City Manager; Julian Cernuda, Assistant to the City Manager; Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer; Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney; Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst. Chair Wise made opening remarks.
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  10. CALL TO ORDER
  11. ROLL CALL
  12. REGULAR AGENDA
  13. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Ethics Commission Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Pollack, seconded by Commissioner Fiedler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 2. WITHDRAWN Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Rules and Procedures of the Ethics Commission to include a Disclosure Policy.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: withdrawn

    This EC-Agenda Item was withdrawn.

  15. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a discussion on the Letter on Allegation of Campaign Reform Act Violations from the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Morales, seconded by Commissioner Shotwell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a report on the 2021 City of Long Beach Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 filers.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Morales, seconded by Commissioner Pollack, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Ethics Officer.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Pollack, seconded by Commissioner Fiedler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 6. Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on the Lobbyist Ordinance; and, if necessary, provide a recommendation to the City Council and take action to dissolve such Committee.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Morales, seconded by Commissioner Fiedler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 7. Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Ad Hoc Committees; and, if necessary, take appropriate action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Morales, seconded by Commissioner Fiedler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. 8. eComments and emails received for the Ethics Commission meeting of Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This EC-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  21. PUBLIC COMMENT
  22. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  23. ADJOURNMENT
  24. I, Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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