Ethics Commssion
Regular MeetingLong Beach, CA · May 8, 2024
Agenda
ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024
6335 MYRTLE AVENUE, LONG BEACH, CA 90805
RON ARIAS HEALTH EQUITY CENTER, 2:00 PM
Margo Morales, Chair Lani De Benedictis, Commissioner
Barbara A. Pollack, Vice Chair J. P. Shotwell, Commissioner
Raul Añorve, Commissioner Susan Wise, Commissioner
Chief Coleman, Commissioner
SPECIAL MEETING
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO SUBMIT ONLINE PUBLIC COMMENTS
AND EMAIL COMMENTS TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
REGULAR AGENDA
1. 24-53250 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Ethics Commission meeting of
Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 24-53261 Recommendation to receive and file a report back from staff on existing materials
and policies relating to commissioners and advisory board communications
including identification of whether the person is speaking on their own behalf or on
the behalf of the entity.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 24-52935-01 Recommendation to discuss proposing a Code of Conduct for public servants
during an election cycle.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 24-53263 Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Ad Hoc Committee
on the Lobbyist Ordinance.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 24-53264 Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Ad Hoc Committee
on Updated Policies.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024
6335 MYRTLE AVENUE, LONG BEACH, CA 90805
RON ARIAS HEALTH EQUITY CENTER, 2:00 PM
6. 24-53265 Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Ad Hoc Committee
on the 2024 PNE (Primary Nominating Election) Candidate Filings.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 24-53266 Recommendation to discuss anticipated Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects;
and, if appropriate, take action to dissolve, create or reauthorize Ad Hoc
Committees.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 24-53251 Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Ethics Officer.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 24-53252 Recommendation to discuss potential agenda items for future Commission
meetings.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
10. 24-53268 Recommendation to receive and file an update on the current status of the
Commission’s strategic planning project from Markkula Center for Applied Ethics,
and discuss and provide direction on next steps.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the Ethics Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to
three minutes to make their comments unless extended by the Chair.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
I, Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 24 hours prior
to the meeting.
NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available online at
https://longbeach.gov/cityclerk/meetings. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the
Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101 or
cityclerk@longbeach.gov.
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ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024
6335 MYRTLE AVENUE, LONG BEACH, CA 90805
RON ARIAS HEALTH EQUITY CENTER, 2:00 PM
NOTE:
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request
by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter
Commission meeting.
Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o
kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa
ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101,
24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una
adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su
solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles
antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos.
If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking
persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-
6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting.
Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa
mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng
telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang
pagpupulong ng Commission.
Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para
personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal
al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión.
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