Ethics Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM Margo Morales, Chair Luke Fiedler, Commissioner Barbara A. Pollack, Vice Chair J. P. Shotwell, Commissioner Raul Añorve, Commissioner Susan Wise, Commissioner Lani De Benedictis, Commissioner ETHICS COMMISSION IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2)) JOIN VIA ZOOM, PLEASE DIAL: (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: 994 3521 8144 https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/99435218144 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE ZOOM MEETING BY USING THE RAISE HAND FUNCTION, OR PRESSING *9 ON YOUR PHONE 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 REGULAR AGENDA 1. 22-078EC Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Ethics Commission Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 2. 22-079EC Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM 3. 22-080EC Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the City’s hiring process, including classification position types and classification determination methodology. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 4. 22-063EC Recommendation to adopt resolution amending the Rules and Procedures of the Ethics Commission to include a Commission Disclosure Policy and the Campaign Contribution Policy previously adopted by the Commission. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 5. 22-081EC Recommendation to conduct a study session to discuss the October 12, 2022, memorandum titled “Notice of Alleged Violations of the City’s Ethics Policy” regarding the conduct of certain Councilmembers; and, if appropriate make recommendations to the City Council related to any actions identified in said memorandum. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 6. 22-086EC Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on the Development of an Ethics Program Motto and to adopt a recommendation of two or three mottos for City employees to vote on. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 7. 22-082EC Recommendation to review the Ethics Commission Action Plan and approve any updates. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM 8. 22-083EC Recommendation to request feedback from affected City Departments on the draft Investigations Protocol presented previously by an Ad Hoc Committee (Intake and Investigations and Oversight of the City Ethics Program). Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 9. 22-084EC Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Ethics Officer. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 10. 22-085EC Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Ad Hoc Committees; and, if necessary, take appropriate action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT I, Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at www.longbeach.gov. Agenda items may be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk or online at the Main Library and at the Branch Libraries. 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. Inquire at the City Council Chamber Audio-Visual Room for an assistive listening device. jn Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 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. Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 ETHICS COMMISSION AGENDA 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 3:00 PM 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. Page 6 of 6