Elections Oversight Committee

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 · 4:00 PM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Elections Oversight Committee met virtually to review recent election processes, including the 2019 Special Municipal Election and 2020 Primary Nominating Election. The meeting was conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public comment submitted electronically. The committee received presentations and reports about local and county election proceedings.

Key Decisions

  • Approve 2019 Special Municipal Election overview Passed
  • Approve 2020 Primary Nominating Election overview Passed
  • Receive presentation from LA County Registrar on Primary and General Elections Passed
  • Request future report on raising election contribution limits Passed
  • Approve previous meeting minutes Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. TELECONFERENCE MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  2. THE CIVIC CHAMBERS WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
  3. PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV
  4. CALL TO ORDER
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. REGULAR AGENDA
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Elections Oversight Committee meeting held Tuesday March 5, 2019.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Uranga, seconded by Member Mungo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 2. Recommendation to receive and file an overview and summary of the 2019 Special Municipal Election.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Mungo, seconded by Vice Chair Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 3. Recommendation to receive and file an overview and summary of the 2020 Primary Nominating Election.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Uranga, seconded by Member Mungo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Los Angeles Registrar Recorder/County Clerk on the March 2020 Presidential Primary Election and November 2020 General Election.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Mungo, seconded by Vice Chair Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 5. Recommendation to request a future report from the City Attorney on the possibility of raising contribution limits as the State and County move forward with conducting an all-mail ballot election.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Mungo, seconded by Vice Chair Uranga, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. ADJOURNMENT
  13. I, Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  14. 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 Monday, the day prior to the meeting. Inquire at the City Council Chamber Audio-Visual Room for an assistive listening device. ta
  15. 6. eComments received for the Elections Oversight Committee meeting of Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
    Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.

  16. Also present: Monique De La Garza, City Clerk; Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
  17. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  18. ADJOURNMENT (5:30 PM)
  19. REGULAR AGENDA (4:03 PM)
  20. ROLL CALL (4:02 PM)
  21. CALL TO ORDER (4:02 PM)