Citizen Police Complaint Commission

Thursday, June 8, 2023 · 5:30 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission met to discuss administrative updates and police oversight transitions. The meeting primarily focused on internal procedural changes and reviewing ongoing police oversight efforts. A closed session was held to discuss confidential matters before reconvening for final recommendations.

Key Decisions

  • Approve May 24 Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Rescind Section of Commission By-Laws on Officer Terms Passed
  • Receive Update on Police Oversight Office Transition Passed
  • Refer Commission Findings to City Manager Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (5:32 PM)
  2. CALL TO ORDER (5:32 PM)
  3. REGULAR AGENDA (5:32 PM)
  4. PUBLIC COMMENT (5:49 PM)
  5. MANAGER'S REPORT (5:49 PM)
  6. REMARKS FROM CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS (5:57 PM)
  7. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (5:58 PM)
  8. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION (8:54 PM)
  9. PUBLIC COMMENT (8:58 PM)
  10. ADJOURNMENT (8:58 PM)
  11. ROLL CALL (8:54 PM)
  12. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  13. Also Present: Patrick Weithers, Manager of the CPCC; Terrance Pham, Special Investigator; Ryan LeBaron, Commander; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
  14. 5. eComments received for the Citizen Police Complaint Commission meeting of Thursday, June 8, 2023.
    CP-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This CP-Agenda Item was received and filed.

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  16. CALL TO ORDER
  17. ROLL CALL
  18. REGULAR AGENDA
  19. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission Special Meeting of Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
    CP-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Archuleta, seconded by Commissioner Buchanan, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. 2. Recommendation to rescind Section 5 of Article VII of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission By-Laws regarding Commissioner Officer terms.
    CP-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Ochoa, seconded by Commissioner Walmsley, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. 3. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the Office of Police Oversight and Police Oversight Commission transition.
    CP-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Ochoa, seconded by Commissioner Torres, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. PUBLIC COMMENT
  23. MANAGER'S REPORT
  24. REMARKS FROM CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS
  25. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
  26. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
  27. 4. Recommendation to receive Commission's vote and refer findings to the City Manager.
    CP-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Torres, seconded by Commissioner Archuleta, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. PUBLIC COMMENT
  29. ADJOURNMENT
  30. I, Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  31. Note: The Citizen Police Complaint Commission agenda, supporting documents and a video recording of the meeting are available on the Internet at longbeach.legistar.com. Agenda items may also be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via-email should subscribe to the City of Long Beach LinkLB System at www.longbeach.gov/linklb. ks