To: Board of Supervisors
From: Executive Office and County Counsel
Meeting Date: November 9, 2021
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Cherie Johnson |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Charlotte Scott |
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707-234-6885 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 90 mins |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Conduction of Public Meeting with Members of the Mendocino County Community-Based Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC) to Review Draft Maps Recommended by the ARC, Receive Input on Communities of Interest, and Identify Preferred Map(s) with any Requested Revisions in Compliance With Required Redistricting Criteria
(Sponsors: Executive Office and County Counsel)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Conduct public meeting with members of the Mendocino County community-based Advisory Redistricting Commission to review the draft maps recommended by the ARC, receive input on communities of interest, and identify the preferred map(s) with any requested revisions in compliance with required redistricting criteria.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On July 19, 2021, the Board of Supervisors voted to establish a five member community-based Advisory Redistricting Commission and directed staff to solicit applications from the public; on August 17, 2021, the Board of Supervisors selected the five member community-based Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC); on September 14, and October 26, 2021 the Board of Supervisors conducted a public workshop with the Mendocino County community-based Advisory Redistricting Commission; the ARC has conducted five additional public workshops (September 1, September 7, September 30, October 7, October 20) and has two additional public workshops scheduled to occur before the November 9th Board of Supervisors meeting.
Summary of Request:
Redistricting is a process that takes place every ten years, when census data becomes available. On August 17, 2021, the Board of Supervisors appointed a five member community-based Advisory Redistricting Committee (ARC). The ARC assists the Board in conducting community outreach by facilitating community outreach, identifying communities of interest from public input and provide recommendations on the placement of the County supervisorial district boundaries to the Board of Supervisors. The ARC has held 6 public workshops thus far which included 1 Brown Act/Redistricting Overview Training, Election of Chair/Vice Chair and 5 Public Outreach Workshops, with two more scheduled prior to the November 9 Board of Supervisors meeting. Through this public meeting, the Board will review the 2-4 draft maps recommended by the ARC for consideration by the Board of Supervisors and will to identify the preferred map with any requested revisions in compliance with redistricting criteria. The Board will also receive continued public input on communities of interest and preferred district boundaries.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not receive presentation; provide direction to Commission and Staff
How Does This Item Support the General Plan? This item is consistent with the General Plan as the General plan calls for creating defined boundaries for each community.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, Assistant CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Direction Given to Staff |
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Date: November 15, 2021 |
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