Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 · 6:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission met to discuss potential final district maps, but did not reach a consensus on selecting a proposed final map. The meeting primarily focused on procedural items and did not make significant decisions about city development or policy.

Key Decisions

  • Approve October 20 Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Commissioner Disclosures Filing Passed
  • Adopt Draft Map 71392 as Proposed Final Map Failed
  • Continue Hearing on Final Map Selection Tabled
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (6:13 PM)
  2. SPECIAL MEETING
  3. CALL TO ORDER (6:13 PM)
  4. REGULAR AGENDA (6:14 PM)
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT (12:13 AM)
  6. ANNOUNCEMENTS (12:27 AM)
  7. ADJOURNMENT (12:27 AM)
  8. 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; Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney; Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst. Chair Gutierrez provided opening remarks.
  9. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  10. 4. eComments and emails received for the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission meeting of Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This RC-Agenda Item was received and filed.

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  12. CALL TO ORDER
  13. ROLL CALL
  14. REGULAR AGENDA
  15. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Special Meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  16. 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 Vice Chair Diggs-Jackson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 3. Recommendation to continue a hearing to select proposed final maps for consideration at the Wednesday, November 10, 2021 meeting.
    RC-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Failed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Ortiz-Licon, seconded by Commissioner Oates, to adopt draft map 71392 as a Proposed Final Map. The motion failed by the following vote:

  18. PUBLIC COMMENT
  19. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  20. ADJOURNMENT
  21. I, Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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