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Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

Friday, April 9, 2021 · 1:00 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee met to review Measure A spending and infrastructure projects, focusing on police staffing and city budget allocations. They approved updates on fiscal year expenditures and elected new leadership for the committee. The meeting was held via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Fiscal Year 2020 Measure A Expenditures Passed
  • Confirm City Manager's Measure A Spending Plan Passed
  • Review Police Department Funding for Staffing Passed
  • Elect New Committee Chair Member Ross Elected as Chair
  • Elect New Committee Vice Chair Vice Chair Netherton Elected
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. MINUTES
  5. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting held Thursday, October 29, 2020.
    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:

  6. REGULAR AGENDA
  7. 2. Recommendation to receive and file an update on Fiscal Year 2020 Measure A expenditures and revenues.
    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:

  8. 3. Recommendation to confirm that the City Manager’s proposed revision to the Measure A spending plan in the FY 21 Adjusted Budget conforms with the intent of Resolution Nos. RES-16-0018 and RES-19-0127 prioritizing spending and with the language contained in the ballot measure expressed in Resolution Nos. RES-16-0017 and RES-19-0173.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  9. 4. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the status of approved Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Measure A infrastructure projects.
    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:

  10. 5. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Long Beach Police Departments use of Measure A funding to structurally support South Patrol Division, the Police Academy, and Quality of Life staffing.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 6. Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Activities of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens’ Advisory Committee in calendar year 2020.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  12. 7. Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Netherton, seconded by Chair Neal, to elect Member Ross for Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 8. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the reorganization of Measure A communications and staffing for the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens’ Advisory Committee.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. PUBLIC COMMENT
  15. ADJOURNMENT
  16. I, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  17. NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at www.longbeach.gov. 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. kb
  18. ROLL CALL (1:02 PM)
  19. 7. Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Chair-Elect Ross, seconded by Member Neal, to elect Vice Chair Netherton for Vice Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. Also present: Desiree Gutierrez, Business Process Improvement Officer, Department of Financial Management; Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney; Aida Honey, Budget Analysis Officer, Financial Management; Robert Smith, Deputy Chief, Long Beach Police Department; Marilyn Surakas, Project Management Officer, Public Works; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist.
  21. MINUTES (1:03 PM)
  22. REGULAR AGENDA (1:05 PM)
  23. CALL TO ORDER (1:02 PM)
  24. PUBLIC COMMENT (2:17 PM)
  25. ADJOURNMENT (2:17 PM)