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Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 · 6:30 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission held a special meeting to discuss and approve several administrative items related to the ongoing redistricting process. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person and virtual format, with commissioners reviewing draft plans and hearing public comments on potential district map changes.

Key Decisions

  • Approve meeting minutes from September 8th Passed
  • Receive and file Commissioner disclosures Passed
  • Review Draft Plan Selection to Final Adoption Schedule Passed
  • Discuss redistricting criteria related to census blocks Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL 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 (6:38 PM)
  3. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  4. ROLL CALL (6:38 PM)
  5. Also Present: Josias Gonzalez, Alternate Commissioner; Melody Osuna, Alternate Commissioner; Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager; Bradley Bounds II, Redistricting Project Specialist; Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney; Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst. Chair Gutierrez provided opening remarks.
  6. REGULAR AGENDA (6:39 PM)
  7. PUBLIC COMMENT (8:48 PM)
  8. ANNOUNCEMENTS (9:03 PM)
  9. ADJOURNMENT (9:06 PM)
  10. 21-114RC Corliss Lee spoke; and submitted a handout.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This RC-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  11. 21-115RC Lee Richmond Charley spoke; and submitted a handout.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This RC-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  12. Laurie Logan spoke. Laura Sellmer spoke. Joe Mello spoke. Rae Gabelich spoke.
  13. 5. eComments and emails received for the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission meeting of Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
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    Action: received and filed

    This RC-Agenda Item was received and filed.

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  15. PAGE BREAK
  16. CALL TO ORDER
  17. ROLL CALL
  18. REGULAR AGENDA
  19. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Special Meeting on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 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 Vice Chair Diggs-Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Nhim, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Draft Plan Selection to Final Adoption Schedule.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  22. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a report on redistricting criteria relating to census blocks.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  23. PUBLIC COMMENT
  24. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  25. ADJOURNMENT
  26. I, Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  27. 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