Federal Legislation Committee

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 · 3:30 PM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Federal Legislation Committee held a virtual meeting focused on COVID-19 federal funding and advocacy efforts. The committee received updates from the city's federal representative about pandemic-related actions and potential infrastructure support. The meeting was conducted remotely due to pandemic restrictions.

Key Decisions

  • Approve meeting minutes from December 2019 Passed
  • Receive report from federal representative on COVID-19 actions Passed
  • Review federal COVID-19 funding and city advocacy efforts Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. TELECONFERENCE MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  2. CALL TO ORDER (3:34 PM)
  3. ROLL CALL (3:34 PM)
  4. REGULAR AGENDA (3:35 PM)
  5. ADJOURNMENT (4:12 PM)
  6. Also Present: Monica Kilaita, Deputy City Attorney; Tyler Curley, Manager of Government Affairs; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
  7. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  8. 4. eComments received for the Federal Legislation Committee meeting of Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
    Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.

  9. TELECONFERENCE MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  10. THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
  11. PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV
  12. CALL TO ORDER
  13. ROLL CALL
  14. REGULAR AGENDA
  15. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Federal Legislation Committee meeting held Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Austin, seconded by Vice Chair Mungo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a report from the City’s Federal representative, Dentons, on COVID-19 actions, Federal appropriations timeline, and infrastructure and transportation updates.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Richardson, seconded by Vice Chair Mungo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a staff report on Federal COVID-19 funding and City advocacy efforts.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Richardson, seconded by Chair Austin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. ADJOURNMENT
  19. I, Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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