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Ethics Commission

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Long Beach Ethics Commission held its monthly meeting, focusing on reviewing election policies, discussing budget requests, and receiving updates from staff. The commission approved several routine agenda items and heard presentations on political practices and election violations.

Key Decisions

  • Approve July Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Receive Presentation on Conflict of Interest Policies Passed
  • Review 2022 Primary Election Alleged Violations Received and Filed
  • Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recommendations Authorized Chair to Submit Memorandum
  • Monthly Ethics Officer Update Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  2. CALL TO ORDER (3:02 PM)
  3. ROLL CALL (3:02 PM)
  4. Also present: April Walker, Administrative Deputy City Manager; Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer; Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney; Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst. Chair Morales made opening remarks.
  5. REGULAR AGENDA (3:02 PM)
  6. PUBLIC COMMENT (5:02 PM)
  7. ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:02 PM)
  8. ADJOURNMENT (5:05 PM)
  9. 8. eComments and emails received for the Ethics Commission meeting of Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This EC-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  10. ETHICS COMMISSION IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2))
  11. The Ethics Commission minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the video time stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.
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  13. CALL TO ORDER
  14. ROLL CALL
  15. REGULAR AGENDA
  16. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Ethics Commission Regular Meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  17. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) and City of Long Beach Conflict of Interest Policies and Codes.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  18. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on alleged violations for the 2022 Primary Election.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner De Benedictis, seconded by Commissioner Añorve, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) Proposed Budget and authorize the Chair and Vice Chair to compose and submit a memorandum to the City Manager, Mayor and City Council, and Budget Oversight Committee regarding the FY 23 Budget and the Ethics Commission's budgetary requests and recommendations.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a report on staffs' attendance to Annual Future of California Elections Network Conference.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  21. 6. 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 Shotwell, seconded by Vice Chair Pollack, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 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 Commissioner De Benedictis, seconded by Commissioner Wise, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. PUBLIC COMMENT
  24. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  25. ADJOURNMENT
  26. I, Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  27. NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at www.longbeach.gov. Agenda items may be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk or online at the Main Library and at the Branch Libraries. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via e-mail should subscribe to the City of Long Beach LINKLB System at www.longbeach.gov/linklb. E-Mail correspondence can be directed to cityclerk@longbeach.gov. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or if you need the agenda provided in an alternate format, please phone the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101 by 12 noon the day prior to the meeting. Inquire at the City Council Chamber Audio-Visual Room for an assistive listening device. ks