Geremy Holm, Best Best and Krieger Consultant, provided an overview of the redistricting process and the second public hearing. He presented the following points:
Project Overview
Review Draft Maps
Next Steps and Hearings
Councilmember Nancy Ross expressed her concern with the boundary lines drawn in proposed Map A.
Councilmember Raymond Gregory expressed his concern with the splitting of multiple neighborhoods in proposed Map A. He stated that he asked that minor adjustments be made to keep neighborhoods together.
Councilmember Mark Carnevale supports the current district boundaries with minor adjustments.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez expressed his concern with proposed Map A and proposed Map B, stating that the changes are too drastic. He supports the current district boundaries with minor adjustments. He suggested Best Best and Krieger meet with the City Council members to discuss proposed district maps.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez opened the second Public Hearing to receive input from the general public related to the consideration of Revised City Council District Boundaries as required by Election Code Section 21621.
Diane McAlpine expressed her concern about the process of drawing the proposed maps.
Danielle Mead questioned if census tracks can be split in Cathedral City.
Teri Hargreaves expressed her support for Councilmember Gregory's comments to keep the Panorama area together. She strongly opposes proposed Map A.
Rick Saldivar stated that navigating the map tool was difficult and suggested the city hold an educational workshop.
Terry Applegate supports the idea of an educational workshop. She expressed her concern with Best Best and Krieger meeting with the City Council members separately.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.
There was no further discussion by the City Council.
This item is for information only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.