Ethics Commission
TL;DR
The Long Beach Ethics Commission met to discuss various administrative and procedural matters, focusing primarily on ethics training, public records, and potential campaign disclosure oversight for the 2024 election cycle. The commission reviewed and approved multiple agenda items, including updates on existing committees and training programs.
Key Decisions
- AB 1234 Ethics Training Funding Concern Passed
- Public Records Act Program Update Received and Filed
- Campaign Disclosure Statement Review for 2024 Election Discussed Potential Role
- Lobbyist Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee Report Received and Filed
- Conflict of Interest Code Amendments Passed
Agenda
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- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- REGULAR AGENDA
- 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Ethics Commission Regular Meeting on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.EC-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Chair Morales, seconded by Vice Chair Pollack, to approve recommendation, as amended, to reflect that Commissioner Shotwell's absence was excused. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2. Recommendation to discuss amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code regarding the Police Oversight Commission and the Commission for Women and Girls; and if necessary, provide feedback.EC-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Wise, seconded by Commissioner Añorve, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 3. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the end of the Fair Political Practices Commission AB 1234 Local Ethics Training, and the City of Long Beach replacement training program for AB 1234 compliance.EC-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Pollack, seconded by Commissioner Shotwell, to approve recommendation, as amended, that the Chair and Vice Chair prepare a letter to the City Council to be transmitted to the City Council expressing concern regarding the Fair Political Practices Commission termination of funding for AB 1234 training and to recommend the City Council request the state legislature allocate appropriate funds for AB 1234 training in 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation providing an update for the City of Long Beach Public Records Act Program.EC-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Añorve, seconded by Commissioner Shotwell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5. Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on the Lobbyist Ordinance on plans for the public meeting and implementation of a survey tool.EC-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Añorve, seconded by Commissioner Fiedler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6. Recommendation to discuss the Ethics Commission role, if any, in reviewing the campaign disclosure statements to report alleged violations for enforcement during the 2024 election cycle.EC-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Fiedler, seconded by Chair Morales, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7. Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Ethics Officer.EC-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Añorve, seconded by Commissioner Shotwell, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 8. 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 ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Wise, seconded by Commissioner Shotwell, to approve recommendation, as amended, to revise the name of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Development of Corollary Ethics Policies to the Ad Hoc Committee on Updated Policies. The motion carried by the following vote:
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
- ADJOURNMENT
- 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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- FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
- 9. eComments and emails received for the Ethics Commission meeting of Wednesday, September 13, 2023.EC-Agenda ItemAction: received and filed
This EC-Agenda Item was received and filed.
- 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.
- ADJOURNMENT (5:00 PM)
- ANNOUNCEMENTS (4:59 PM)
- PUBLIC COMMENT (4:59 PM)
- REGULAR AGENDA (3:08 PM)
- ROLL CALL (3:08 PM)
- CALL TO ORDER (3:08 PM)