TITLE
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $375, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to United Cambodian Community to support their Peace and Health Community Gathering; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $375 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
On August 28th, 2021, United Cambodian Community (UCC), AOC7 Neighborhood group and Council District 6, conducted a community event known as Peace and Health Community Gathering at MacArthur Park. This event was hosted by United Cambodian Community and Long Beach Advancing Peace and took place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event featured a resource fair that activated the community by connecting neighbors to resources.
The purpose of the event was to bring peace and support to the community during the pandemic and recent violence in Long Beach and have communities come together. The event was free to everyone which included free lunch, hamburgers, Khmer BBQ from Battambang BBQ and Salvadorian food from Alma Pupusa and lots free giveaways. Which included health resources, school supplies and refreshments for all that attended.
United Cambodian Community is a local nonprofit that has been actively helping the community for over 40 years by offering support with community and business resources. UCC provides culturally competent social services to the Cambodian Community in Long Beach, home of the largest population of Cambodians in the nation. UCC’s mission is to elevate the Cambodian community through local engagement and leadership that embodies Cambodian cultural values. The organization envisions a flourishing Cambodian community whose valuable contributions enrich the broader society and future generations.
Anaheim, Orange, Cherry, 7th Neighborhood Group also known as AOC7 has been working on bringing community resources and activating spaces in neighborhoods impacted by violence through Long Beach Advancing Peace Initiatives.
This matter was reviewed by Budget Manager Grace H. Yoon on September 1, 2021.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY
This urgent item is being submitted through supplemental agenda to allow for timely funds processing.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommendation requests the City Manager Department to provide a donation to United Cambodian Community to support their Peace and Health Community Gathering. The total appropriation increase of $375 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department. The recommendation is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond the budgeted scope of duties and is expected to have minimal impact on existing City Council priorities.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
SUELY SARO,
COUNCILWOMAN SIXTH DISTRICT