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Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 · 6:30 PM AM · 2180 Obispo Avenue Browning High School

TL;DR

The Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission held a special meeting to discuss the 2021 redistricting process for Council District 4, focusing on receiving public input about communities of interest. The meeting was conducted as a hybrid in-person and virtual event, allowing residents multiple ways to participate and provide feedback.

Key Decisions

  • Approve meeting minutes from August 4, 2021 Passed
  • Receive and file Commissioner disclosures Passed
  • Receive presentation on 2021 redistricting process Passed
  • Accept public testimony on Communities of Interest for District 4 Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 MEETING IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  2. CALL TO ORDER (6:36 PM)
  3. ROLL CALL (6:36 PM)
  4. REGULAR AGENDA (6:38 PM)
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT (8:08 PM)
  6. INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION STAFF COMMENTS (8:12 PM)
  7. REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS (8:15 PM)
  8. ADJOURNMENT (8:21 PM)
  9. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  10. Also Present: Josias Gonzalez, Alternate Commissioner; Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager; Bradley Bounds II, Redistricting Project Specialist; Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney; Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst. Chair Gutierrez made opening remarks.
  11. Chair Gutierrez declared a recess at 7:54 PM. Chair Gutierrez called the meeting back to order at 8:07 PM.
  12. SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 MEETING IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO REDISTRICTING@LONGBEACH.GOV OPTIONAL SIGN UP FOR TELEPHONIC PUBLIC COMMENT IS AVAILABLE BY VISITING WWW.LONGBEACH.GOV/REDISTRICTING PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE LIVE TELEPHONIC PUBLIC COMMENT BY JOINING THE KUDO MEETING AND USING THE REQUEST TO SPEAK FUNCTION ON YOUR COMPUTER OR SMARTPHONE, OR PRESSING *9 ON YOUR PHONE, WHEN PROMPTED FOR EACH AGENDA ITEM KUDO MEETING LINK https://live.kudoway.com/k8/240117674031/join ZOOM DIAL IN NUMBER (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: 910 6174 9689
  13. PAGE BREAK
  14. CALL TO ORDER
  15. ROLL CALL
  16. REGULAR AGENDA
  17. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Diggs-Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 2. Recommendation to receive and file Commissioner disclosures pursuant to Rule 13 of the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Bylaws.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  19. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the 2021 City of Long Beach redistricting process, requirements, timeline, and schedule; and Receive and file testimony from members of the public on Communities of Interest, a connected population that shares common social and economic interests that should be included within a single City Council district, with a focus on Council District 4.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. PUBLIC COMMENT
  21. INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION STAFF COMMENTS
  22. REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS
  23. ADJOURNMENT
  24. I, Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  25. 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 Thursday, the day prior to the meeting. Inquire at the City Council Chamber Audio-Visual Room for an assistive listening device. jn