Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Judy Ross, Chair Rolando Cruz, Member Robert Emigh, Member Jan Hower, Member Miles Nevin, Member FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER (3:02 PM) At 3:02 PM, Chair Ross called the meeting to order. Chair Ross provided opening remarks. ROLL CALL (3:02 PM) Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross Commissioners Present: Also Present: Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management; Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management; Vanessa Ibarra, Deputy City Attorney; Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist. MINUTES (3:03 PM) 1. 23-001TU Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting held Wednesday, November 2, 2022. A motion was made by Member Nevin, seconded by Member Cruz, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 8

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross REGULAR AGENDA (3:04 PM) 2. 23-002TU Recommendation to receive and file an update on Fiscal Year 2022 Measure A expenditures and revenues. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Member Nevin spoke. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Member Nevin and Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management. Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke. Member Cruz spoke. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Member Cruz and Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management. Member Hower spoke. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke. Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works, spoke. A motion was made by Member Emigh, seconded by Member Nevin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 8

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross 3. 23-003TU Recommendation to confirm that the City Manager’s proposed revision to the Measure A spending plan in the FY 23 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. Sanam Parvizi, Budget Analyst, Financial Management, spoke. A motion was made by Member Cruz, seconded by Member Emigh, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross 4. 23-004TU Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Fiscal Year 2023 Measure A revenues and expenditures. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke. Member Cruz spoke. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Member Cruz and Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management. Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke. Member Cruz spoke. A dialogue ensued between Member Cruz and Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management. Page 3 of 8

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Jesse Ortega, Assistant City Treasurer, Financial Management, spoke. Member Cruz spoke. Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke. Chair Ross spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Ross and Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management. A motion was made by Member Emigh, seconded by Member Nevin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross 5. 23-005TU Recommendation to receive and file a staff presentation on the use of Measure A in the Proposed Fiscal Year 24 Budget, including infrastructure project updates. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Member Nevin spoke. Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works, spoke. Member Hower spoke. A dialogue ensued between Member Hower and Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works. Member Cruz spoke. Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works, spoke. Page 4 of 8

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Marilyn Surakus, Project Development Manager, Public Works, spoke. A dialogue ensued among Member Cruz, Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works, and Marilyn Surakus, Project Development Manager, Public Works. Chair Ross spoke. Marilyn Surakus, Project Development Manager, Public Works, spoke. A motion was made by Member Nevin, seconded by Member Hower, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross 6. 23-006TU Recommendation to confirm that the City Manager’s proposed Measure A spending plan in the Proposed Fiscal Year 24 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. Sanam Parvizi, Budget Analyst, Financial Management, spoke. Member Cruz spoke. Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Member Cruz and Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke. Chair Ross spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Ross and Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management. Page 5 of 8

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Member Hower spoke. Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Member Hower and Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works. Chair Ross spoke. Nader Kaamoush, Budget Management Officer, Financial Management, spoke. Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke. Chair Ross spoke. Jonathon Bolin, Budget Services Officer, Public Works, spoke. Marilyn Surakus, Project Development Manager, Public Works, spoke. Member Nevin spoke. Member Cruz spoke. Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Member Cruz and Grace Yoon, Budget Manager, Financial Management. Marilyn Surakus, Project Development Manager, Public Works, spoke. A motion was made by Member Emigh, seconded by Member Hower, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross 7. 23-007TU Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee. Page 6 of 8

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Vanessa Ibarra, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Chair Ross nominated Member Nevin as Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee. Vanessa Ibarra, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Member Nevin nominated Chair Ross as Vice Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee. Vanessa Ibarra, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Chair Ross spoke. A motion was made by Chair Ross to elect Member Nevin for Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross A motion was made by Member Nevin to elect Chair Ross for Vice Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross 8. 23-008TU Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Activities of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens’ Advisory Committee in calendar year 2022. Sanam Parvizi, Budget Analyst, Financial Management, spoke. A motion was made by Member Cruz, seconded by Member Nevin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Rolando Cruz, Robert Emigh, Jan Hower, Miles Nevin and Judy Ross Page 7 of 8

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENT (4:55 PM) There was no public comment. ADJOURNMENT (4:56 PM) At 4:56 PM, there being no objection, Chair Ross declared the meeting adjourned. ac Page 8 of 8

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Judy Ross, Chair Rolando Cruz, Member Robert Emigh, Member Jan Hower, Member Miles Nevin, Member MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MINUTES Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting held Wednesday, November 2, 2022. 23-001TU1. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. REGULAR AGENDA Recommendation to receive and file an update on Fiscal Year 2022 Measure A expenditures and revenues. 23-002TU2. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 3

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Recommendation to confirm that the City Manager’s proposed revision to the Measure A spending plan in the FY 23 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. 23-003TU3. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Fiscal Year 2023 Measure A revenues and expenditures. 23-004TU4. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to receive and file a staff presentation on the use of Measure A in the Proposed Fiscal Year 24 Budget, including infrastructure project updates. 23-005TU5. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to confirm that the City Manager’s proposed Measure A spending plan in the Proposed Fiscal Year 24 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. 23-006TU6. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee. 23-007TU7. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 3

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Activities of the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens’ Advisory Committee in calendar year 2022. 23-008TU8. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public are invited to address the Committee. ADJOURNMENT I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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. ac Page 3 of 3