Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission

Name: Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission — Long Beach, NY
Start: 2021-03-03
End: 2021-03-03
Location: Long Beach, NY

Regular Meeting

Long Beach, NY · March 3, 2021

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MINUTES Alejandra Gutierrez, Chair Marissa Martinez, Commissioner Sharon Diggs-Jackson, Vice Chair Kelly Nhim, Commissioner Genna Beckenhaupt, Commissioner Eric Oates, Commissioner Thomas Cooper, Commissioner Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Commissioner Ryan Giffen, Commissioner Zhelinrentice Scott, Commissioner Frank Gutierrez, Commissioner Sevly Snguon, Commissioner Nicole Lopez, Commissioner Alternates Josias Gonzalez, Commissioner Melody Osuna, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM CALL TO ORDER (5:05 PM) At 5:05 PM, Chair Gutierrez called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL (5:05 PM) Commissioners Genna Beckenhaupt, Thomas Cooper, Ryan Giffen, Frank Present: Gutierrez, Nicole Lopez, Marissa Martinez, Kelly Nhim, Eric Oates, Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Zhelinrentice Scott, Sevly Snguon, Sharon Diggs-Jackson and Alejandra Gutierrez Also present: Melody Osuna, Alternate Commissioner; Bradley Bounds II, Redistricting Project Specialist; Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney; Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney; Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst. REGULAR AGENDA (5:06 PM) Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MINUTES 1. 21-031RC Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 and Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. A motion was made by Vice Chair Diggs-Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 13 - Genna Beckenhaupt, Thomas Cooper, Ryan Giffen, Frank Gutierrez, Nicole Lopez, Marissa Martinez, Kelly Nhim, Eric Oates, Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Zhelinrentice Scott, Sevly Snguon, Sharon Diggs-Jackson and Alejandra Gutierrez 2. 21-032RC Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Demographics and Geography of the City of Long Beach. Paul Mitchell, Redistricting Partners, spoke. Mindy Romero, Redistricting Partners, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Cooper spoke. Mindy Romero, Redistricting Partners, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Cooper and Mindy Romero, Redistricting Partners. Commissioner Osuna spoke. Mindy Romero, Redistricting Partners, spoke. Vice Chair Diggs-Jackson spoke. Commissioner Gutierrez spoke. Paul Mitchell, Redistricting Partners, spoke. Commissioner Ortiz-Licon spoke. Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MINUTES Mindy Romero, Redistricting Partners, spoke. Paul Mitchell, Redistricting Partners, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Beckenhaupt, seconded by Commissioner Gutierrez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 13 - Genna Beckenhaupt, Thomas Cooper, Ryan Giffen, Frank Gutierrez, Nicole Lopez, Marissa Martinez, Kelly Nhim, Eric Oates, Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Zhelinrentice Scott, Sevly Snguon, Sharon Diggs-Jackson and Alejandra Gutierrez Chair Gutierrez declared a recess at 6:16 p.m. Chair Gutierrez called the meeting back to order at 6:22 p.m. 3. 21-033RC Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Engagement Plan draft. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Bradley Bounds II, Redistricting Project Specialist, spoke; and provide a PowerPoint presentation. Patricia Aleman, Communications Coordinator, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, spoke; and continued the PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Cooper spoke. Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Snguon spoke. Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, spoke. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MINUTES A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Snguon and Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst. Commissioner Lopez spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Commissioner Ortiz-Licon spoke. Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Ortiz-Licon and Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Commissioner Nhim spoke. Bradley Bounds II, Redistricting Project Specialist, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Nhim and Bradley Bounds II, Redistricting Program Specialist. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Commissioner Giffen spoke. Vice Chair Diggs-Jackson spoke. Bradley Bounds II, Redistricting Program Specialist, spoke. Commissioner Martinez spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Paul Mitchell, Redistricting Partners, spoke. Commissioner Martinez spoke. Bradley Bounds II, Redistricting Project Specialist, spoke. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioner Beckenhaupt spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Beckenhaupt and Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager. Commissioner Gutierrez spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Commissioner Lopez spoke. Commissioner Ortiz-Licon spoke. Commissioner Martinez spoke. Chair Gutierrez spoke. Vice Chair Diggs-Jackson spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Commissioner Snguon spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Beckenhaupt spoke. Commissioner Lopez spoke. Commissioner Cooper spoke. Commissioner Snguon spoke. Commissioner Nhim spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MINUTES Chair Gutierrez spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Martinez spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, spoke. Commissioner Ortiz-Licon spoke. Commissioner Beckenhaupt spoke. Kevin Jackson, Deputy City Manager, spoke. Chair Gutierrez spoke. Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Vice Chair Diggs-Jackson spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Gutierrez, seconded by Commissioner Nhim, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 13 - Genna Beckenhaupt, Thomas Cooper, Ryan Giffen, Frank Gutierrez, Nicole Lopez, Marissa Martinez, Kelly Nhim, Eric Oates, Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Zhelinrentice Scott, Sevly Snguon, Sharon Diggs-Jackson and Alejandra Gutierrez 4. 21-034RC eComments and emails received for the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission meeting of Wednesday, March 3, 2021. This RC-Agenda Item was received and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT (7:36 PM) Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MINUTES No members of the public addressed the Commission. INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION STAFF COMMENTS (7:37 PM) Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, spoke. REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS (7:38 PM) Commissioner Nhim spoke. Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, spoke. Commissioner Lopez spoke. Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. Commissioner Snguon spoke. Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Snguon and Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT (7:45 PM) At 7:45 PM, there being no objection, Chair Gutierrez declared the meeting adjourned. ks Page 7 of 7

Agenda

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM REDISTRICTING COMMISSION AGENDA Alejandra Gutierrez, Chair Marissa Martinez, Commissioner Sharon Diggs-Jackson, Vice Chair Kelly Nhim, Commissioner Genna Beckenhaupt, Commissioner Eric Oates, Commissioner Thomas Cooper, Commissioner Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Commissioner Ryan Giffen, Commissioner Zhelinrentice Scott, Commissioner Frank Gutierrez, Commissioner Sevly Snguon, Commissioner Nicole Lopez, Commissioner Alternates Josias Gonzalez, Commissioner Melody Osuna, Commissioner LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM CIVIC CHAMBERS IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 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 TO SIGN UP FOR TELEPHONIC PUBLIC COMMENT PLEASE VISIT WWW.LONGBEACH.GOV/CITYCLERK PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL REGULAR AGENDA 1. 21-031RC Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 and Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 2 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING TELECONFERENCE, 5:00 PM COMMISSION AGENDA 2. 21-032RC Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Demographics and Geography of the City of Long Beach. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 3. 21-033RC Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Engagement Plan draft. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION STAFF COMMENTS REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS ADJOURNMENT I, Jonathan Nagayama, City Clerk Analyst, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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 Page 2 of 2

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