Ethics Commission

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 · 11:00 AM AM · 6335 Myrtle Avenue Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center

TL;DR

The Ethics Commission held a special retreat to discuss their values, accomplishments, and future plans. The meeting focused on internal strategic planning and potential policy recommendations, with commissioners reviewing and approving several key agenda items related to the commission's work.

Key Decisions

  • Review of Values Statement and Commission Accomplishments Passed
  • Discussion of Upcoming Annual Agenda Items Passed
  • Action Plan Deliverables Prioritization Passed
  • Feedback on Ethics Guide for City Officials Passed
  • Explore Policy Recommendations for Local Elections Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL MEETING (RETREAT)
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
  5. 1. Recommendation to discuss the Values Statement and Commission accomplishments.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  6. 2. Recommendation to discuss upcoming and annual Commission agenda items.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  7. 3. Recommendation to discuss the Action Plan deliverables prioritization.
    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:

  8. 4. Recommendation to discuss the Commission’s plan to provide feedback on the Ethics Guide for Long Beach City Officials and Employees.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  9. 5. Recommendation to discuss opportunities for the Commission to provide policy recommendations regarding local elections.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 6. Recommendation to discuss anticipated 2023 Ad Hoc Committees.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 7. Recommendation to receive and file an update from the Ethics Officer.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  12. PUBLIC COMMENT
  13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  14. ADJOURNMENT
  15. 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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  17. Chair Morales declared a recess at 1:40 PM. Chair Morales called the meeting back to order at 1:50 PM.
  18. 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.
  19. ROLL CALL (11:13 AM)
  20. CALL TO ORDER (11:13 AM)
  21. SPECIAL MEETING (RETREAT)
  22. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  23. ADJOURNMENT (1:52 PM)
  24. ANNOUNCEMENTS (1:52 PM)
  25. PUBLIC COMMENT (1:52 PM)
  26. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION (11:13 AM)