Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

Thursday, October 29, 2020 · 4:00 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Long Beach Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee met via teleconference to review Measure A funding and infrastructure projects. The committee confirmed the city's budget plan aligns with previous resolutions and received updates on fire department funding and ongoing infrastructure projects.

Key Decisions

  • Confirm Measure A Budget Spending Plan Passed
  • Fire Department Funding Update for Paramedic and Engine Services Received and Filed
  • Infrastructure Projects Status Update (FY 17-21) Received and Filed
  • Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair Tabled to Next Meeting
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  2. CALL TO ORDER (4:05 PM)
  3. ROLL CALL (4:05 PM)
  4. Also present: Desiree Gutierrez, Communications Officer, Department of Financial Management; Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney; Julissa Jose-Murray, Budget Analyst Officer, Financial Management; Ray Toohey, Deputy Chief, Long Beach Fire Department; Chris Kuebert, Acting Business Operations Bureau Manager, Department of Public Works; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist.
  5. REGULAR AGENDA (4:07 PM)
  6. MINUTES (4:06 PM)
  7. PUBLIC COMMENT (4:50 PM)
  8. TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  9. CALL TO ORDER
  10. ROLL CALL
  11. MINUTES
  12. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting held Wednesday, August 21, 2020.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Ross, seconded by Member Shin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. REGULAR AGENDA
  14. 2. Recommendation to confirm that the City Council's adopted Measure A FY 21 and out year plan, made as part of the Fiscal Year 21 Budget, conforms with the intent of Resolutions No. RES-16-0018 and RES-19-0127 prioritizing spending and with the language contained in the ballot measures as expressed in Resolutions No. RES-16-0017 and RES-19-0173.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Ross, seconded by Member Shin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 3. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Long Beach Fire Departments use of Measure A funding to support Paramedic Rescue 12, and Engines 8 and 17.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Kerr, seconded by Member Ross, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 4. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the status of approved FY 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 Measure A infrastructure projects.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Shin, seconded by Member Ross, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a discussion regarding upcoming Committee meeting dates and topics.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Ross, seconded by Member Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 6. Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Member Ross, seconded by Member Shin, that the item be laid over to the next Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. PUBLIC COMMENT
  20. ADJOURNMENT
  21. ADJOURNMENT (4:50 PM)
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