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Ethics Commission

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · 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 and potential updates to the Lobbyists Ordinance. The commission discussed several internal processes and communication strategies, with most agenda items either approved or laid over for future consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Lobbyist Ordinance Amendments Passed with Amendment
  • City Auditor's Fraud Hotline Presentation Received and Filed
  • Communication and Outreach Strategy Tabled
  • Ethics Guide for City Officials Update Tabled
  • Monthly Ethics Officer Update Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  2. CALL TO ORDER (3:05 PM)
  3. ROLL CALL (3:05 PM)
  4. 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.
  5. REGULAR AGENDA (3:06 PM)
  6. PUBLIC COMMENT (5:10 PM)
  7. ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:10 PM)
  8. ADJOURNMENT (5:10 PM)
  9. 8. eComments and emails received for the Ethics Commission meeting of Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This EC-Agenda Item was received and filed.

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  11. CALL TO ORDER
  12. ROLL CALL
  13. REGULAR AGENDA
  14. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Ethics Commission Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 and Special Meeting (Retreat) on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
    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:

  15. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the City Auditor’s Fraud Hotline.
    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:

  16. 3. Recommendation to discuss amendments proposed to the Lobbyists Ordinance (Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.08) by the Ad Hoc Committee on the Lobbyist Ordinance, including, community outreach options; and if appropriate, provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding the same and dissolve the Lobbyist Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Wise, seconded by Commissioner Añorve, to approve recommendation, as amended, to continue the work of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Lobbyist Ordinance; that the Ad Hoc Committee consider oral and written comments received, in addition to the comments made at the February 8, 2023 meeting; and provide a modified recommendation or proposed changes to the original recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on a communication and outreach strategy for the Ethics Commission and Program.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Pollack, seconded by Commissioner Wise, to approve recommendation, as amended, that the item be laid over. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a discussion on the Ethics Guide for City Officials and Employees and suggested next steps to update the Guide.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Pollack, seconded by Commissioner Wise, to approve recommendation, as amended, that the item be laid over. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 6. Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Ethics Officer, including a summary of the Ethics Commission Retreat.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 7. Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Ad Hoc Committees; discuss anticipated Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects; and, if appropriate, take action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees.
    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:

  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.
  25. 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. jn