City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Redistricting Commission
5:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web StreamFriday, January 14, 2022 Continued: Redistricting Commission Meeting - 5 PM
(Adjourned from Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 10:58 PM)
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 54953(e), the meeting was conducted telephonically; pursuant to state law, the City Council made the necessary findings by adopting Resolution No. 1089-21, reaffirmed on January 4, 2022.
Chair Davis reconvened the January 13, 2022 meeting at 5:06 p.m. via teleconference.
City Clerk David Carnahan conducted roll call.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Davis
Vice Chair Brown
Commissioner Brenchley
Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Salas
Absent:
Commissioner Agbayani
Commissioner Rubino
Also Present:
Alternate Duncan – District 1
Alternate Olevson
Alternate Stanley-Jones
Absent:
Alternate Chiang
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Chair Davis, Vice Chair Brown and all commissioners attended via teleconference. (Commissioner Agbayani, Commissioner Rubino and Alternate Chiang absent).
GENERAL BUSINESS
Public Hearing Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010(a)(2) to Receive Public Comment Regarding Draft City Council Redistricting Maps Published on January, 6 2022, and the Proposed Sequence of Elections and Narrow Map Options to Three to Five Focus Maps
Agenda item 22-0132 continued from January 13, 2022.
Chair Davis opened the floor for discussion.
Commissioner Rubino joined the meeting at 5:22 p.m.
Alternate Stanley-Jones suggested that all available map options be clarified for all before any decisions are made and shared her understanding of the available options.
Deputy City Clerk Jaqui Guzman presented the District 6 map and shared information about the Fair Oaks Mobile Home Park.
MOTION: Commissioner McNutt moved and Commissioner Brenchley seconded the motion to name the options for addressing the District 6 Notch adjacent to District 5:
A. Remove the Notch.
B. Retain Notch as included in the existing District map, using 2010 Census Geography.
C. Draw the Notch boundaries to only include the Fair Oaks Mobile Home Park.
D. Include a narrow Notch that aligns with new census block geography as shown in Map 102.
E. Include a wider Notch that aligns with new census block geography as shown in Map 103.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes - 6
Chair Davis
Commissioner Brenchley
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Rubino
Commissioner Salas
Alternate Duncan
Abstain - 1
Vice Chair Brown
Absent - 1
Commissioner Agbayani
The Commission continued discussion on the map options in regard to the notch.
Mr. Carnahan suggested the Commission narrow down their selections to three to five map choices.
Ms. Tilton explained how the groupings of maps were created and stated the Commission is able to change the groupings if desired.
The Commission further discussed a strategy on how to minimize the map choices.
Commissioner McNutt expressed support for Maps 101, 102 and 104.
Commissioner Salas expressed support for Maps 102, 103 and 105 Alternate Duncan expressed support for Maps 102, 103 and 104.
Alternate Stanley-Jones expressed support for Maps 102, 103, 105 and the Minimal Change Map.
Chair Davis expressed support for Maps 102, 105, 108 and 103.
Commissioner Rubino expressed support for Maps 101, 102, 103 and the Minimal Change Map.
Vice Chair Brown expressed support for Maps 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and the Minimal Change Map.
Alternate Olevson expressed support for Maps 101, 105, 108 and the Minimal
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Change Map.
Commissioner Brenchley expressed support for Maps 101, 102 and 105.
Ms. Tilton compiled the Commissioners' selected maps into a spreadsheet.
Commissioner McNutt requested that maps 104 and 105 be considered the same map with the only difference being “the notch.”
The Commission members continued to discuss the rationale for their individual choices.
Ms. Guzman shared with the commission the community feedback she received at community meetings.
The Commission continued to discuss the district borders in the City and their selections.
RECESS: The Commission took a recess at 6:51 p.m. and reconvened at 6:56 p.m. with all Commissioners and Alternates present via teleconference (Commissioner Agbayani and Alternate Chiang absent).
Ms. Tilton discussed the non-populated area of District 5.
The Commission discussed the minimal change map.
Alternate Olevson requested that his choice of minimal change map be removed.
The Commission discussed numbers of registered voters and diverse populations in various districts.
Chair Davis acknowledged Councilmembers appreciation for certain maps.
The Commission continued to discuss draft map options.
MOTION: Alternate Duncan moved and Commissioner McNutt seconded the motion
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft to shorten the list of maps and combine Map 104 and Map 105 for consideration.
The Commission continued to discuss map preferences as related to “the notch” the motion.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes
Chair Davis
Vice Chair Brown
Commissioner McNutt
Alternate Duncan
No
Commissioner Brenchley
Commissioner Rubino
Commissioner Salas
Absent
Commissioner Agbayani
Alternate Duncan serving as a Commissioner asked how many votes each Commissioner would have.
Ms. Tilton suggested the group establishes a set number.
Mr. Carnahan clarified how to set votes.
MOTION: Commissioner Salas moved and Commissioner McNutt seconded the motion to limit Commissioners to three votes for support of potential maps.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes
Chair Davis
Vice Chair Brown
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Commissioner Brenchley
Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Rubino
Commissioner Salas
Alternate Duncan
No
Absent
Commissioner Agbayani
Commissioner Brenchley expressed support for Maps 102 and 104-105.
Vice Chair Brown expressed support for Maps 101, 102 and 104-105.
Commissioner Rubino expressed support for Maps 102 and 104-105.
Commissioner McNutt expressed support for Maps 101, 102 and 104-105.
Commissioner Salas expressed support for Maps 102 and 104-105.
Chair Davis expressed support for Maps 102 and 104-105.
Alternate Duncan expressed support for Maps 102 and 104-105.
Alternate Olevson expressed support for Maps 101, 102 and 104-105.
Alternate Stanley-Jones expressed support for Maps 102 and 104-105.
The Commission took a recess at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. with all Commissioners and Alternates present via teleconference (Commissioner Agbayani and Alternate Chiang absent).
MOTION: Commissioner McNutt moved and Commissioner Brenchley seconded the motion to eliminate Notch Option B: “Retain Notch as included in the existing District map, using 2010 Census Geography” from consideration.
Chair Davis opened the floor to discussion on the pending motion.
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft No discussion.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes
Chair Davis
Vice Chair Brown
Commissioner Brenchley
Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Salas
Alternate Duncan
No
Commissioner Rubino
Absent
Commissioner Agbayani
MOTION: Chair Davis moved and Commissioner McNutt seconded the motion to eliminate Notch Option E: “Include the wider Notch as shown in Map 103.” from consideration.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes
Chair Davis
Vice Chair Brown
Commissioner Brenchley
Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Salas
Alternate Duncan
No
Commissioner Rubino
Absent
Commissioner Agbayani
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft The Commission continued discussing notch options.
MOTION: Commissioner Salas moved and Alternate Duncan seconded the motion to add to Notion Option A, “include Mary Manor Mobile Estates in District 5.” The Commission discussed the motion.
The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes
No
Chair Davis
Commissioner Brenchley
Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Rubino
Alternate Duncan
Abstain
Vice Chair Brown
Commissioner Salas
Absent
Commissioner Agbayani
MOTION: Commissioner Brenchley moved the motion to continue with the narrowed list of maps.
Following discussion, Commissioner Brenchley withdrew the motion.
MOTION: Commissioner McNutt moved and Chair Davis seconded the motion to include Map 102 as a focus map for further consideration and request to "smooth out the boot" portion of District 2 that enters District 4.
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Ms. Tilton requested clarification of who would be submitting the changes to the maps.
Ms. Guzman requested that NDC make suggestions for changes to maps.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes
Chair Davis
Vice Chair Brown
Commissioner Brenchley
Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Rubino
Commissioner Salas
Alternate Duncan
No
Absent
Commissioner Agbayani
MOTION: Vice Chair Brown moved and Commissioner Brenchley seconded the motion to include Map 104-105 as a focus map for further consideration.
Commissioner Brenchley asked for clarification and if the motion included the notch.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Commissioner McNutt offered a friendly amendment to keep the border between District 5 and District 6 aligned with North Mathilda Avenue instead of North Mary Avenue East of Central Expressway similar to the existing District Map.
Vice Chair Brown accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion as amended carried with the following vote:
Yes
Chair Davis
Vice Chair Brown
Commissioner Brenchley
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Rubino
Commissioner Salas
Alternate Duncan
No
Absent
Commissioner Agbayani
MOTION: Commissioner McNutt moved and Commissioner Brenchley seconded the motion to include Map 101 as a focus map for further consideration.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Commissioner Duncan offered a friendly amendment to request the demographer propose some adjustments to the map where District 2 enters District 3 (keep the area north-east of S. Mathilda that includes the Cherry Orchard Apartments and Fall River Terrace in District 2.) Commissioner McNutt accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion as amended carried with the following vote:
Yes
Vice Chair Brown
Commissioner McNutt
Commissioner Rubino
Alternate Duncan
No
Chair Davis
Commissioner Brenchley
Commissioner Salas
Absent
Commissioner Agbayani
22-0129
Public Hearing Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010(a) (2) to Receive Public Comment Regarding Draft City Council Redistricting Maps Published on January 6 2022, and the
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Proposed Sequence of Elections
Receive public comment on draft City Council redistricting maps and discuss draft maps.
22-0133 Outreach Report
Deputy City Manager Jaqui Guzmán provided the staff report.
Ms. Guzmán discussed outreach efforts from January 20 for map making and shared that it will be held virtually.
Ms. Guzmán encouraged commissioners to do outreach to drive folks to the workshop to gain feedback from community members.
Ms. Guzmán shared that there is a social media campaign to drive up registrations.
Ms. Guzmán informed the commission that the pop-ups will be outdoors with health safety precautions in place.
Ms. Guzmán shared that there will also be a community survey about the focus maps for the next meeting to aid in the final decision.
Ms. Guzmán will reach out to mobile home parks and neighborhood associations and requested that the Commission members forward information to their contacts.
Public Hearing opened at 9:51 p.m.
The following members of the public provided public comment:
Martin Pyne thanked staff on outreach efforts and commented on the virtual maps and if possible to receive an overlay of City zoning maps and the different types of parcels within the districts.
Steve Scandalis thanked the Commission for their work on the Redistricting process. He requested confirmation and clarification about which maps would be shown at the Jan. 20 meeting.
Public Hearing closed at 9:54 p.m.
No action taken.
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January 14, 2022Redistricting Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Chair Davis responded to Mr. Sandalis’s question and said that they narrowed down and that those are maps they will move forward with.
Commissioner Rubino asked how maps will be presented in a virtual setting and made suggestions on how to display maps for the community.
Ms. Guzmán replied that it will be similar to the meeting and displayed online and will possibly have enlarged maps on display at the library or other options to be determined.
Chair Davis thanked the Commission for their endurance and input, Commissioner Rubino expressed that it will be hard to do virtually and her lack of attention span and suggested that maps be in different rooms at City locations and that there be the option to leave written comments.
Commissioner Rubino also expressed appreciation for the City staff.
Ms. Guzmán reassured Ms. Rubino and the group that there will be a good plan for the virtual meeting.
Commissioner McNutt thanked the Commission and City staff.
Chair Davis thanked Ms. Guzmán and Mr. Carnahan for their work and Ms. Tilton, too. Chair Davis further stated that he is proud to serve as a part of the Redistricting Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
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