Citizen Police Complaint Commission

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 · 5:30 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Citizen Police Complaint Commission held a special meeting to review and discuss police complaint matters. The meeting included routine approvals of previous meeting minutes and a recommendation to refer findings to the City Manager. Most of the substantive discussion occurred in a closed session, which is typical for sensitive investigative matters.

Key Decisions

  • Approve September 14 Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Referral of Commission Findings to City Manager Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (5:33 PM)
  2. SPECIAL MEETING
  3. CALL TO ORDER (5:33 PM)
  4. REGULAR AGENDA (5:34 PM)
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT (5:35 PM)
  6. RECOGNITION OF CPCC COMMISSIONERS (5:49 PM)
  7. MANAGER'S REPORT (5:53 PM)
  8. REMARKS FROM CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS (5:59 PM)
  9. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (6:13 PM)
  10. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION (8:51 PM)
  11. PUBLIC COMMENT (8:56 PM)
  12. ADJOURNMENT (8:56 PM)
  13. FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES
  14. ROLL CALL (8:51 PM)
  15. 3. eComments received for the Citizen Police Complaint Commission special meeting of Thursday, October 18, 2023.
    CP-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This CP-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  16. Also present: Patrick Weithers, Manager of the CPCC; Terrance Pham, Special Investigator; Ryan LeBaron, Commander; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist.
  17. SPECIAL MEETING
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  19. CALL TO ORDER
  20. ROLL CALL
  21. REGULAR AGENDA
  22. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission Regular Meeting of Thursday, September 14, 2023.
    CP-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  23. PUBLIC COMMENT
  24. RECOGNITION OF CPCC COMMISSIONERS
  25. MANAGER'S REPORT
  26. REMARKS FROM CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS
  27. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
  28. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
  29. 2. 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 Ochoa, seconded by Commissioner Torres, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  30. PUBLIC COMMENT
  31. ADJOURNMENT
  32. I, Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
  33. 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