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Home My WebLink About2021-09-09; Independent Redistricting Commission; ; Review of Redistricting Timeline and Major MilestonesMeeting Date: Sept. 9, 2021 To: Independent Redistricting Commission Staff Contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Manager faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-5989 Subject: Review of Redistricting Timeline and Major Milestones Recommended Action Receive a presentation from staff and National Demographics Corporation on the City of Carlsbad’s redistricting timeline to include major milestones and public hearing format. Fiscal Analysis This action has no fiscal impact. Environmental Evaluation In keeping with California Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, it does not require environmental review. Public Notification and Outreach This item was noticed in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1.Timeline 2.Public hearing format overview Sept. 9, 2021 Item #2 Page 1 of 4 City Council Redistricting | Meeting Schedule July 29 6:30 p.m. Independent Redistricting Commission meeting First meeting. Choose chair and vice chair. Approve meeting schedule. Informational meetings Learn about redistricting, how it works and how to get involved Council Chamber Via Zoom District 1 Aug. 25 6 p.m. District 2 Aug. 26 6 p.m. District 3 Sept. 1 6 p.m. District 4 Sept. 2 6 p.m. Sept. 9 2:30 p.m. Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Regular business meeting of the commission. Via Zoom Sept. 23 6 p.m. Public hearing #1 Give the Independent Redistricting Commission input before any draft maps are developed Via Zoom Oct. 23 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Oct. 28 4 p.m. Mapping workshops Learn how to create your own district maps using an online tool or pen and paper. Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Regular business meeting of the commission. Senior Center Dove Library Via Zoom Nov. 13 10 a.m. Public hearing #2 Give feedback on maps submitted by the public and maps created by a professional demographer. Via Zoom Nov. 18 4 p.m. Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Regular business meeting of the commission. Via Zoom Dec. 16 4 p.m. Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Regular business meeting of the commission. Via Zoom Jan. 13 6 p.m. Public hearing #3 Give feedback on new and revised maps provided by the public and created by a professional demographer. Via Zoom Jan. 27 4 p.m. Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Regular business meeting of the commission. Via Zoom Feb. 17 6 p.m. Public hearing #4 Give feedback on the recommended maps under consideration by the Independent Redistricting Commission. Commission selects the final map. Via Zoom * Meetings and schedule are subject to change. Please check carlsbadca.gov/districts for more information. LOCATION * MEETING DATE/TIME Exhibit 1 Sept. 9, 2021 Item #2 Page 2 of 4 Public Hearing #1 OverviewObjective: The objective of the first public hearing is to continue to educate the public about the redistricting process while allowing the Commission to begin gathering feedback from the public, primarily on neighborhoods and communities of interestPresentation/Public Input: ࣻNDC Demographer will make a short presentation explaining the process, providing criteria for redistricting and framing concepts of neighborhoods and communities of interestࣻPublic will be asked to provide input about communities of interest and neighborhoods in CarlsbadExhibit 2 Sept. 9, 2021Item #2 Page 3 of 4 Public Hearing #1 Overview (cont.)General Flow of the Meeting:1.Commission Chair Calls the Meeting to Order2.Notes about Zoom Logistics/Language translation/Etc.3.Overview Presentation by NDC4.Chair Opens Public Comment5.Commissioner Comments6.Chair Reminds Audience of Next Steps (next meetings and other ways to provide feedback)7.Chair Closes the MeetingSept. 9, 2021Item #2 Page 4 of 4 Sept. 9, 2021 Review of Redistricting Timeline and Major Milestones ..,,...------...... ~ .,, _, "' (__ City of Carlsbad 2 DATE/TIME MEETING LOCATION* ooo July 29 Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Council Dr'lc:::t 6:30 p.m. First meeting. Choose chair and vice chair. Approve meeting Chamber C) schedule. CD Informational meetings Via Zoom Learn about redistricting, how it works and how to get involved District 1 Aug. 25 6 p.m. District 2 Aug. 26 6 p.m. District 3 Sept. 1 6 p.m. District 4 Sept. 2 6 p.m. ~ Sept. 9 Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Via Zoom 2:30 p.m. Regular business meeting of the commission. 0 Sept. 23 Public hearing #1 Via Zoom r""\ 6 p.m. Give the Independent Redistricting Commission input before TI any draft maps are developed 3 Oct. 23 Mapping workshops Senior Center 0 0 ~T~ 10 a.m. Learn how to create your own district maps using an online tool Dove Library 2 p.m. or pen and paper. ~ Oct. 28 Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Via Zoom 4 p.m. Regular business meeting of the commission. 0 Nov. 13 Public hearing #2 Via Zoom ~ 10 a.m. Give feedback on maps submitted by the public and maps TI created by a professional demographer. ~ Nov. 18 Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Via Zoom 4 p.m. Regular business meeting of the commission. ~ Dec. 16 Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Via Zoom 4 p.m. Regular business meeting of the commission. 4 0 Jan. 13 Public hearing #3 Via Zoom r'\ 6p.m. Give feedback on new and revised maps provided by the public TI and created by a professional demographer. ~ Jan. 27 Independent Redistricting Commission meeting Via Zoom 4p.m. Regular business meeting of the commission. 0 Feb. 17 Public hearing #4 Via Zoom r'\ 6p.m. Give feedback on the recommended maps under consideration TI by the Independent Redistrict ing Commission. Commission selects the final map. * Meetings and schedule are subject to change. Please check carlsbadca.gov/districts for more information. City of Carlsbad Redistricting: Public Hearing #1 Prepared for the Carlsbad Independent Redistricting CommissionSeptember 23, 2021 2 Equal Population Federal Voting Rights Act No Racial Gerrymandering Minimize voters shifted to different election years Respect voters’ choices / continuity in office Future population growth Preserving the core of existing districts 1. Federal Laws 2. California Criteria for Cities 1. Geographically contiguous 2. Undivided neighborhoods and “communities of interest” (Socio-economic geographic areas that should be kept together) 3. Easily identifiable boundaries 4. Compact (Do not bypass one group of people to get to a more distant group of people) Prohibited: “Shall not favor or discriminate against a political party.” 3. Other Traditional Redistricting Principles Redistricting Rules and Goals 3 Carlsbad’s Current Districts 4 Carlsbad Current Demographics District 1 2 3 4 Total 2020 2020 Est. Total Pop 25,366 28,510 30,148 29,318 113,341 Deviation from ideal -2,970 175 1,812 982 4,782 % Deviation -10.48%0.62% 6.40% 3.47% 16.88% % Hisp 16% 13% 10% 8% 11% % NH White 76% 74% 77% 84% 78% % NH Black 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% % Asian/Pac.Isl.5% 9% 11% 7% 8% Total 17,845 20,859 20,781 21,547 81,032 Carlsbad - Current Districts Citizen Voting Age Pop Population numbers are estimates. We are waiting for final census data to be adjusted by the State of California for the actual population count to be used for redistricting. Defining Neighborhoods 1st Question: What is your neighborhood? 2nd Question: What are its geographic boundaries? Examples of physical features defining a neighborhood boundary: ▪Natural neighborhood dividing lines, such as highway or major roads, rivers, canals and/or hills ▪Areas around parks or schools ▪Other neighborhood landmarks In the absence of public testimony, planning records and other similar documents may provide definition. 5 “Community of Interest” Defined 6 ▪Elections Code Section 21621(c)(2): ▪To the extent practicable, the geographic integrity of any local neighborhood or local community of interest shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division. ▪A “community of interest” is a population that shares common social or economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation. ▪Cities should now formally identify “Section 21621(c)(2) Communities of Interest” early in the process. ▪Communities of interest do not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates Communities of Interest in Carlsbad 1st Question: What defines your community? ▪Geographic Area, plus ▪Shared issue or characteristic ▪Shared social or economic interest ▪Impacted by county policies ▪Tell us “your community’s story” 2nd Question:Would this community benefit from being “included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation”? ▪Or would it benefit more from having multiple representatives? Definitions of Communities of Interest may not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates. 7 8 Public Mapping Tools Tools for drawing your own maps are available on the City of Carlsbad Redistricting Page: Carlsbadca.gov/City-Hall/City-Council/Redistricting Public Hearing and Workshop Schedule 9 ▪Saturday, October 23, 2021 –Public Workshops ▪Saturday, November 13, 2021 –Public Hearing #2 ▪Thursday, January 13, 2022 -Public Hearing #3 ▪Thursday, February 17, 2022 –Public Hearing #4 Please be advised this schedule is subject to change. Next Steps 10 ▪Fill out a Communities of Interest Survey Redistricting Survey (surveymonkey.com) ▪Public Workshops –Saturday October 23, 2021 ▪Become familiar with Paper Mapping Kits and Online Tools ▪Access the City of Carlsbad’s Redistricting Page for more information: Carlsbadca.gov/City-Hall/City-Council/Redistricting Discussion Topics 11 Questions about the process or mapping tools: What is your neighborhood and what are its boundaries? What other notable areas are in the City, and what are their boundaries? What are the key Communities of Interest in Carlsbad? ▪Geographic Area, plus ▪Shared issue or characteristic ▪Shared social or economic interest ▪Impacted by county policies ▪Other unifying characteristics