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Ethics Commission

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 · 3:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Long Beach Ethics Commission met to discuss and approve various administrative matters, including a strategic plan and potential updates to conflict of interest codes. The meeting primarily focused on internal committee procedures and gathering community feedback on existing ordinances.

Key Decisions

  • Strategic Plan for Ethics Commission Approved
  • Amendments to Conflict of Interest Code Approved
  • Lobbyist Ordinance Community Feedback Approach Received and Filed
  • Monthly Ethics Officer Update Received and Filed
  • Ad Hoc Committee Review Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER (3:07 PM)
  2. ROLL CALL (3:13 PM)
  3. REGULAR AGENDA (3:07 PM)
  4. ANNOUNCEMENTS (3:37 PM)
  5. ADJOURNMENT (3:38 PM)
  6. 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; Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist.
  7. 7. eComments and emails received for the Ethics Commission meeting of Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This EC-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  8. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  9. PUBLIC COMMENT (3:37 PM)
  10. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV
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  12. CALL TO ORDER
  13. ROLL CALL
  14. REGULAR AGENDA
  15. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Ethics Commission Regular Meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
    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:

  16. 2. Recommendation to discuss a strategic plan for the Ethics Commission.
    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:

  17. 3. Recommendation to discuss amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code regarding the Long Beach Continuum of Care Board and Golf Advisory Committee.
    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:

  18. 4. Recommendation to receive and file an update on an approach to gather additional community feedback and determine next steps for the Ad Hoc Committee on the Lobbyist Ordinance.
    EC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

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

  20. 6. 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 Añorve, seconded by Commissioner Fiedler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. PUBLIC COMMENT
  22. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  23. ADJOURNMENT
  24. I, Vanessa Hall, City Clerk Specialist, 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. vh