5-17-11 Special MeetingCUPERTINO
AGENDA
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING
10350 Torre Avenue, Community Hall Council Chamber
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
10;00 PM
(Or 'immediately following Regular City Council Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS
1. Subject Santa Clara County Citizens Redistricting Commission
Recommended Action Discuss possible recommendation to the Santa Clara County Citizens
Redistricting Commission
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 1 Meeting Date: May. 17,2011
Subject
Santa Clara County Citizens Redistricting Commission
Recommendation
Consider malting a recommendation to the Santa Clara County Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Description
Once every 10 years, following the decennial census, it is required by California law to adjust the
boundaries of the supervisorial districts. This practice ensures equal representation for all. Since
1991, the County of Santa Clara has convened a Citizens Redistricting Commission to oversee the
process and act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors.
The Commission is composed of 11 members: two from each of the five districts and a Chair,
appointed by the Board President.
The Commission has held a series of public hearings beginning in March to encourage community
participation in the redistricting process. The Commission will then develop a plan or plans and
make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
The Citizens Redistricting Commission is also bound by certain legal requirements and guidelines.
Legal Requirements
• Census 2010 Data
• Redistricting Law 030311
• Maximize Equal Representation
• Minimize Community Fragmentation
• Avoid Gerrymandering
Guidelines
• Maintain Communities of Interest
• Maintain Present Districts to the Extent Possible
• Provide for Income Diversity Within Districts
• Consider the Number and Size of Cities Within Districts
There are currently five maps under discussion by the commission. These maps can be found on the
Citizens Redistricting Commission website at www.seegov.org, under "Hot Items." Each map
emphasizes a different aspect of the commission's mandate.
• Map 1: Supervisorial Districts Map 1 (Emphasis: No Changes) April 7,2011
• Map 2: Supervisorial Districts Map 2 (Emphasis: Sunnyvale to D5) April 7,2011
• Map 3: Map 3 replaced by Map 4: Supervisorial Districts Map 3 (Emphasis: Sunnyvale to D3) April
7,2011
• Map 4: Supervisorial Districts Map 4 (Emphasis: Sunnyvale to D3) April 21, 2011
• Map 5: Supervisorial Districts Map 5 (Emphasis: Sunnyvale to D5 and Conformity to San Jose
Council Districts) May 5, 2011
The commission's final meeting will be held on May 19, at 6:30 PM. The commission will vote to
make its final recommendation to the Board of Supervisors at that meeting. Should the Cupertino
City Council wish to weigh in on the proposed district configurations, it should do so at this time.
Recommendation
Consider making a recommendation to the County of Santa Clara Citizen Redistricting Commission.
Prepared by. Rick Kitson, Public and Environmental Affairs Director
Approved for Submission by: David W. Knapp, City Manager
Attachments
Attachment A, Letter from Chairperson of Redistricting Commission, May 6, 2011
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County of Santa Clara
Citizens Redistricting Commission
County Government Center - 70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, California 95110 Phone (408) 299 -5172 Fax (408) 295 -
1613
May 6, 2011
Mayor Gilbert Wong
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Mayor Wong:
As you may be aware, Santa Clara County has convened a Citizens Redistricting Commission to act In an
advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors, to adjust the Supervisor district boundaries of the County
based on Census 2010 population figures. The Commission will make recommendations to the County
Board of Supervisors that are likely to considered by the Board as it makes final decisions regarding the
redistricting process. The Commission has held six meetings at various locations in the county to allow
for ample opportunity for community input. However, as we are nearing the end of our process we
want to ensure that all the cities in Santa Clara County, particularly the ones that may potentially be
impacted by changes to proposed district boundaries that the Commission may recommend, are fully
aware of the process and have the opportunity to take a position if they so desire,
There are currently five maps under discussion by the Commission. These maps can be found on the
Citizens Redistricting Commission website, which can be found at www.scegov.or under "Hot Items."
Also on the website are the agendas and minutes from our previous meetings, along with the criteria
that the Commission is using in the redistricting process. The Commission's final meeting is scheduled
for Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 p,m. in the County Government Center Board Chambers and will also be
webcast live on the county website. At that meeting, the Commission will take a final vote on which
maps to forward to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration. There will also be opportunity for
Input at the two hearings scheduled for the Board of Supervisors meetings on June 7 at 1:30 time
certain, and June 21, time TBD,
You are welcome to attend any of the above mentioned meetings, or you can send a letter stating your
or your city's position to me through Melissa Erickson, Redistricting Program Manager via email at
melissa.erickson@ceo.sccgov.org. Direct contact information for all the Commissioners and myself can
be found on the website as well.
We welcome and encourage your input,
Sincerely,
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Susanne Wilson, Chair
Santa Clara County Citizens Redistricting Commission