Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee met to review and confirm the use of Measure A funds for the fiscal year. The committee approved all agenda items related to infrastructure projects and fire department funding, ensuring that spending aligns with the original ballot measure intent.

Key Decisions

  • Confirm Measure A Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 Passed
  • Receive Update on Measure A Infrastructure Projects Passed
  • Review Fire Department's Use of Measure A Funding Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (3:02 PM)
  2. IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2))
  3. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  4. CALL TO ORDER (3:02 PM)
  5. Also present: Vanessa Ibarra, Deputy City Attorney; Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer; Grace Yoon, Bureau Manager; Eric Lopez, Director of Public Works; Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer; Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst.
  6. MINUTES (3:03 PM)
  7. REGULAR AGENDA (3:04 PM)
  8. PUBLIC COMMENT (4:06 PM)
  9. ADJOURNMENT (4:09 PM)
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  11. CALL TO ORDER
  12. ROLL CALL
  13. MINUTES
  14. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting held Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  15. PAGE BREAK
  16. REGULAR AGENDA
  17. 2. Recommendation to confirm that the City Council's adopted Measure A FY 23 plan, made as part of the Fiscal Year 23 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 measures as expressed in Resolution Nos. RES-16-0017 and RES-19-0173.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  18. 3. Recommendation to receive and file an update on Measure A infrastructure projects.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  19. 4. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Long Beach Fire Department's use of Measure A funding in Fiscal Year 22 to support Paramedic Rescue 12, and Engines 8 and 17, and uses of Measure A FY 21 surplus as one-times in FY 22.
    TU-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 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 Nevin, seconded by Vice Chair Netherton, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. PUBLIC COMMENT
  22. ADJOURNMENT
  23. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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