Redistricting Advisory Commission
Minutes
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 – 6:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers
303 West Commonwealth, Fullerton, CA
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sebourn called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Kitty Jaramillo, James Lira, Greg Sebourn, John Seminara, Jody Vallejo, Tony Bushala, Shawn Nelson
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Redistricting Process update and DRAFT MAP RECOMMENDATION Chair Sebourn opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
The following addressed the Commission via Zoom:
Matt Leslie opposed placing CSUF and Fullerton College in the same district, favored placing Adelina Park in District 4 and supported Map 111.
Arnel Dino spoke in support of Maps 106, 108, 113 and 111.
Marcy Fry spoke in support of Map 110.
Jane Reifer asked technical questions about the maps and asked about the Fullerton redistricting coalition.
Maureen Milton asked about the color coding on the maps.
Amena Qazi spoke in support of Map 110.
Harry Langenbacher spoke in support of Map 110.
The following addressed the Commission:
Kurt (no last name given) suggested forming districts based on common interests such as education and human services.
Kayla Asato spoke in support of Map 110.
Wendy Morales, OCCO, spoke in support of Map 110.
Leticia Hernandez spoke in support of Map 110.
Alma Chavez spoke in support of Map 110.
Denis Kriz spoke in support of Map 110.
Vince Buck spoke in support of Map 110.
Jane Rands defined several communities of interest and supported maximizing Latino representation.
Chair Sebourn closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Seminara moved, seconded by Bushala, to recommend Map 114 for City Council adoption.
Motion carried 5 – 2 (Opposed: Jaramillo, Vallejo).
Nelson moved, seconded by Lira, to recommend Maps 111 and 112 for City Council adoption.
Motion carried 6 – 1 (Opposed: Seminara).
Vallejo moved, seconded by Jaramillo, to recommend Map 110 for City Council adoption.
Motion failed 5 – 2 (In favor: Jaramillo, Vallejo).
Nelson moved, seconded by, Lira to receive and file the demographer report.
Motion carried 7 – 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. DECEMBER 15, 2021 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Nelson moved, seconded by Lira, to approve the December 15, 2021 Minutes.
Motion carried 7 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following addressed the Commission via Zoom:
Matt Leslie spoke about the redistricting outreach vendor.
COMMISSION MEMBER / STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Sebourn adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.