HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-09; Independent Redistricting Commission; ; Overview of Mapping ToolsMeeting Date: Sept. 9, 2021
To: Independent Redistricting Commission
Staff Contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Manager
faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-5989
Subject: Overview of Mapping Tools
Recommended Action
Receive a presentation from National Demographics Corporation overviewing the mapping
tools to be used in the redistricting process.
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.Presentation
Sept. 9, 2021 Item #4 Page 1 of 3
Public Mapping Tools1Tools for drawing your own maps are available on the City of Carlsbad Redistricting Page:Carlsbadca.gov/City-Hall/City-Council/RedistrictingThere are different tools for different levels of technical skill and interest:Simple “review draft maps” toolEasy-to-use “Draw your neighborhood” toolPaper- and Excel-based “Draw a Map” toolsPowerful, data-rich “Draw a draft map” toolExhibit 1
Sept. 9, 2021Item #4 Page 2 of 3
Public Mapping Tool Description21.Paper Mapping KitEasy to use paper mapDraw, color, highlight areas for districts or communities of interestCan be coupled with excel tool to easily calculate district populations2.DistrictROnline toolEasy interface to draw districts or highlight communities of interestTool can provide basic demographics and calculate populations3.Caliper MaptitudeOnline tool used by demographerPublic can draw their own mapsTool can provide demographics and calculate populationsSept. 9, 2021Item #4 Page 3 of 3
Sept. 9, 2021
Overview of Mapping Tools