HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-01 e-packet@6:30Wednesday, December 1, 2021
6:30 PM
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Special City Council
Special Meeting Agenda
Redistricting - Public Hearing/Community Workshop/Hybrid
1
December 1, 2021Special City Council Special Meeting Agenda
HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
The purpose of conducting the meeting as described in this notice is to provide the safest environment for staff
and the public while allowing for public participation.
Councilmembers Coleman, Flores and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego and essential City
staff may participate via Teleconference.
Pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953, all votes shall be by roll call due to
council members participating by teleconference.
This meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Governor ’s Executive Orders N-29-20,
N-63-20 and N-08-21 allowing for deviation of Teleconference Rules required by the Brown Act & pursuant
to the order of San Mateo County Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus
(COVID-19) outbreak, and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the City of South San
Francisco will hold the meeting through a hybrid of in -person attendance with the City Council, designated staff,
and limited members of the public at the City Council Chambers and through the virtual platform, Zoom .
In-person attendance by members of the public will be subject to maximum capacity and current health and
safety protocols.
American Disability Act:
The City Clerk will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to City Clerk Rosa Govea Acosta at 400 Grand Avenue, South
San Francisco, CA 94080, or email at [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number, a brief
description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format service at least 24-hours before the
meeting.
Accommodations: Individuals who require special assistance of a disability -related modification or
accommodation to participate in the meeting, including Interpretation Services, should contact the Office of the
City Clerk by email at [email protected], 24-hours before the meeting.
Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City of South San Francisco to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting.
Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/28/2022
2
December 1, 2021Special City Council Special Meeting Agenda
ZOOM LINK BELOW -NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join Zoom meeting
https://ssf-net.zoom.us/j/89278559961
(Enter your email and name)
Join by One Tap Mobile :
US: +16699006833,,89278559961# or +13462487799,,89278559961#
Join by Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 892 7855 9961
How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):
1) Local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26 or Comcast, Channel 27
2) https://www.ssf.net/government/city-council/video-streaming-city-and-council-meetings/city-council
How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting:
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting via the
eComment tab by 4:30 p.m. on the meeting date. Use the eComment portal by clicking on the following link :
https://ci-ssf-ca.granicusideas.com/meetings or by visiting the City Council meeting's agenda page. eComments
are also directly sent to the iLegislate application used by City Council and staff.
How to provide Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
1) By Phone: (669) 900-6833. Webinar ID is 892 7855 9961. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Click *6 to
unmute when called.
By One tap mobile: US: +16699006833,,89278559961# or +13462487799,,89278559961#
2) Online at: https://ssf-net.zoom.us/j/89278559961
a. Enter an email address and name. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your
turn to speak.
b. When the Clerk calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand." Speakers will be notified
shortly before they are called to speak.
c. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
IN-PERSON: Please complete a Digital Speaker Card located at the entrance to the Council Chamber ’s. Be
sure to indicate the Agenda Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public comment. When your name
is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address (optional) for the Minutes. COMMENTS
ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Thank you for your cooperation.
Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/28/2022
3
December 1, 2021Special City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Agenda Review.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION:
Report regarding a second public hearing to receive input from the community
regarding the redrawing of election district boundaries. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City
Clerk and Douglas Yoakam, National Demographics Corporation)
1.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting
Adjournment.
Page 4 City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/28/2022
4
City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:21-880 Agenda Date:12/1/2021
Version:1 Item #:1.
Report regarding a second public hearing to receive input from the community regarding the redrawing of
election district boundaries.(Rosa Govea Acosta,City Clerk and Douglas Yoakam,National Demographics
Corporation)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:1)receive a report from staff and the demographer on the
redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries;and 2)
conduct a second public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Every ten years,cities with by-district election systems must use new census data to review and,if needed,
redraw district lines to reflect how local populations have changed.This process,called redistricting,ensures all
districts have nearly equal population.The redistricting process for the City of South San Francisco must be
completed by April 17, 2022.
The city adopted its current district boundaries on July 11,2018,based on 2010 census data as required by law.
The districts must now be redrawn using the 2020 census data and in compliance with the FAIR MAPS Act,
which was adopted by the California legislature as AB 849 and took effect January 1, 2020.
Under the Act,the council must draw and adopt boundaries using the following criteria in the listed order of
priority (Elec. Code §21601) for general law cities:
1. Comply with federal requirements of equal population and the Voting Rights Act.
2. Geographically contiguous.
3. Undivided neighborhoods and “communities of interest”.
4. Easily identifiable boundaries.
5. Compact (do not bypass one group of people to get to a more distant group of people).
6. Shall not favor or discriminate against a political party.
By law,the city must hold at least four public hearings,at an affixed time,to inform the public about the
process and solicit community member input before adopting a final map:
·At least one public hearing before Council draws a map;
·At least two public hearings must happen after Council draws a map;
·At least one hearing, or workshop/community meeting, must be held on a Saturday or Sunday.
The public is requested to provide input regarding communities of interest and other local factors that should be
considered while drafting district maps.A community of interest under the relevant Elections Code for cities
(Section 21601(c),21621(c))is a “population that shares common social or economic interests that should be
included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.”Possible features defining
community of interest might include, but are not limited to:
City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/30/2021Page 1 of 2
powered by Legistar™5
File #:21-880 Agenda Date:12/1/2021
Version:1 Item #:1.
· School attendance areas;
· Natural dividing lines such as major roads, hills, or highways;
· Areas around parks and other neighborhood landmarks;
· Common issues, neighborhood activities, or legislative/election concerns; and
· Shared demographic characteristics, such as:
-Similar levels of income, education, or linguistic isolation;
-Languages spoken at home; and
-Single-family and multi-family housing unit areas.
The public is encouraged to provide input via email at [email protected].
PROPOSED REDISTRICTING SCHEDULE
The proposed schedule for the redistricting process is outlined in the chart below.As directed by Council,the
City Clerk's office will begin outreach to the community and attend scheduled city events to allow the
community to participate in the process.Community members that require translation services,including
American Sign Language, may solicit these services in advance
(72-hours) to the City Clerk's office.
Date Details
January 18, 2022 Final deadline to submit maps for consideration
January 26, 2022 3rd Public Hearing to discuss and revise draft maps
February 23, 2022 4th Public Hearing to discuss and revise draft maps
March 9, 2022 Adopt final map as ordinance
November 8, 2022 District election with new districts
MAPPING TOOLS
Paper maps for community members to submit are available online and at City Libraries,City Hall,the MSB
and Public Hearings.NDC will assist the City with the launch of Caliper’s Maptitude Online Redistricting
mapping tool and DistrictR mapping tool,that enables residents to draw neighborhood and "community of
interest"boundaries in the comfort of their homes.Draft maps will be posted on the city’s Redistricting website
for public viewing.
NEXT STEPS
The City Council will conduct the second Public Hearing tonight to seek additional public input on
communities of interest,and the composition of maps.Following the hearing,members of the public can begin
drafting maps using the public mapping tools which will be posted to the website.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with holding this public hearing.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council:1)receive a report from staff and the demographer on the redistricting
process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries;and 2)conduct a second public
hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/30/2021Page 2 of 2
powered by Legistar™6
December 1, 2021 1
Redistricting Public Hearing #2
National Demographics Corp.
City of South San Francisco
7
December 1, 2021 2
Date Event
April 11, 2018 Council passed resolution to change to district elections
July 11, 2018 Council passed ordinance approving new district boundaries
2020 First by-district elections in two districts
2021 Districts must be reviewed following 2020 Census
2022 First by-district elections in remaining three districts
South San Francisco’s Transition to Districts
8
3
Current District Map (2018)
9
December 1, 2021 4
Redistricting Timeline
Date Event
July 14, 2021 1st Public Hearing
August 12,2021 Census Bureau released 2020 population counts
September 27, 2021 California released official adjusted population data
December 1, 2021 2nd Public Hearing/Community Workshop
January 18, 2022 Deadline for public map submissions
January 26, 2022 3rd Public Hearing
February 23, 2022 4th Public Hearing
April 17, 2022 Legal deadline to adopt new map
10
December 1, 2021 5
Legal Requirements & Other Goals
1.Ensure geographic
contiguity
2.Minimize division
of neighborhoods
& “communities
of interest”
3.Create easily
identifiable
boundaries
4.Maintain
compactness
Do not “favor or
discriminate against
a political party”
Ensure equal
population
Comply with
federal Voting
Rights Act
Prevent racial
gerrymandering
3. Other Goals2. California Law
May include…
•Minimize
changes to
election cycles
•Preserve core
of existing
districts
1. Federal Law
Do not bypass a
nearby population
to take in a more
distant population
* Total population
deviation < 10%
11
December 1, 2021 6
Defining “Communities of Interest”
Under California Elections Code, “community of interest” has a very
specific definition in the context of redistricting:
Definitions of “communities of interest” do not include relationships
with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates.
A “community of interest”is a population that
shares common social or economic interests that
should be included within a single district for
purposes of its effective and fair representation.
12
7
Current Districts Are “Population Balanced”
District 1 2 3 4 5 Total
2020 Census
Total Population 13,097 13,486 12,933 13,088 13,580 66,184
Deviation from ideal*-140 249 -304 -149 343 647
% Deviation -1.06%1.88%-2.30%-1.12%2.59%4.86%
2020 Total Pop.
% Hisp 30%11%40%26%56%33%
% NH White 20%12%19%29%11%18%
% NH Black 2%3%2%1%2%2%
% Asian-American 44%71%34%39%25%43%
Citizen Voting Age
Pop
Total 9,540 9,733 9,934 11,050 6,823 47,081
% Hisp 25%10%38%23%48%28%
% NH White 30%13%23%38%14%25%
% NH Black 1%5%1%2%5%3%
% Asian/Pac.Isl.42%70%35%37%32%44%
Language spoken
at home
english 53%37%39%56%30%43%
spanish 17%8%34%12%48%23%
asian-lang 25%48%21%23%17%27%
other lang 4%7%5%9%6%6%
Child in Household child-under18 26%31%34%28%41%32%
Housing Stats
single family 63%72%70%81%58%69%
multi-family 37%28%30%19%42%31%
rented 41%21%46%32%58%39%
owned 59%79%54%68%42%61%
*Ideal District Size: Each district must contain about 13,326 people 13
8
Population Balance Math
Ideal district size = 13,326
Calculated by dividing Moorpark’s total population by the
number of districts
66,184/5 = 13,326.8
Total deviation = 647
Calculated by subtracting the smallest district’s population
from the largest district’s population
D5 (13,580) -D3 (12,933) = 647
Total deviation %= 4.89%
Calculated by the subtracting the smallest deviation from the
largest deviation
(2.59%) -(-2.3%) = 4.89%
14
9
Simple Paper Mapping Kit
Residents can submit a map on paper or PDF using our
printable templates
Optional Excel Supplement does the population math
automatically!
15
10
DRA Online Mapping Tool
Residents can draw districts at the block or precinct level
Population data is automatically calculated and displayed
16
December 1, 2021 1
Redistricting Public Hearing #2
National Demographics Corp.
City of South San Francisco
17
December 1, 2021 2
Date Event
April 11, 2018 Council passed resolution to change to district elections
July 11, 2018 Council passed ordinance approving new district boundaries
2020 First by-district elections in two districts
2021 Districts must be reviewed following 2020 Census
2022 First by-district elections in remaining three districts
South San Francisco’s Transition to Districts
18
3
Current District Map (2018)
19
December 1, 2021 4
Redistricting Timeline
Date Event
July 14, 2021 1st Public Hearing
August 12,2021 Census Bureau released 2020 population counts
September 27, 2021 California released official adjusted population data
December 1, 2021 2nd Public Hearing/Community Workshop
January 18, 2022 Deadline for public map submissions
January 26, 2022 3rd Public Hearing
February 23, 2022 4th Public Hearing
April 17, 2022 Legal deadline to adopt new map
20
December 1, 2021 5
Legal Requirements & Other Goals
1.Ensure geographic
contiguity
2.Minimize division
of neighborhoods
& “communities
of interest”
3.Create easily
identifiable
boundaries
4.Maintain
compactness
Do not “favor or
discriminate against
a political party”
Ensure equal
population
Comply with
federal Voting
Rights Act
Prevent racial
gerrymandering
3. Other Goals2. California Law
May include…
•Minimize
changes to
election cycles
•Preserve core
of existing
districts
1. Federal Law
Do not bypass a
nearby population
to take in a more
distant population
* Total population
deviation < 10%
21
December 1, 2021 6
Defining “Communities of Interest”
Under California Elections Code, “community of interest” has a very
specific definition in the context of redistricting:
Definitions of “communities of interest” do not include relationships
with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates.
A “community of interest”is a population that
shares common social or economic interests that
should be included within a single district for
purposes of its effective and fair representation.
22
7
Current Districts Are “Population Balanced”
District 1 2 3 4 5 Total
2020 Census
Total Population 13,097 13,486 12,933 13,088 13,580 66,184
Deviation from ideal*-140 249 -304 -149 343 647
% Deviation -1.06%1.88%-2.30%-1.12%2.59%4.89%
2020 Total Pop.
% Hisp 30%11%40%26%56%33%
% NH White 20%12%19%29%11%18%
% NH Black 2%3%2%1%2%2%
% Asian-American 44%71%34%39%25%43%
Citizen Voting Age
Pop
Total 9,540 9,733 9,934 11,050 6,823 47,081
% Hisp 25%10%38%23%48%28%
% NH White 30%13%23%38%14%25%
% NH Black 1%5%1%2%5%3%
% Asian/Pac.Isl.42%70%35%37%32%44%
Language spoken
at home
english 53%37%39%56%30%43%
spanish 17%8%34%12%48%23%
asian-lang 25%48%21%23%17%27%
other lang 4%7%5%9%6%6%
Child in Household child-under18 26%31%34%28%41%32%
Housing Stats
single family 63%72%70%81%58%69%
multi-family 37%28%30%19%42%31%
rented 41%21%46%32%58%39%
owned 59%79%54%68%42%61%
*Ideal District Size: Each district must contain about 13,326 people 23
8
Population Balance Math
Ideal district size = 13,326
Calculated by dividing City’s the total population by the
number of districts
66,184/5 = 13,326.8
Total deviation = 647
Calculated by subtracting the smallest district’s population
from the largest district’s population
D5 (13,580) -D3 (12,933) = 647
Total deviation %= 4.89%
Calculated by the subtracting the smallest deviation from the
largest deviation
(2.59%) -(-2.3%) = 4.89%
24
9
Simple Paper Mapping Kit
Residents can submit a map on paper or PDF using our
printable templates
Optional Excel Supplement does the population math
automatically!
25
10
DRA Online Mapping Tool
Residents can draw districts at the block or precinct level
Population data is automatically calculated and displayed
26
Agenda Item
1. 21-880 Report regarding a second public hearing to receive input from the community regarding the
redrawing of election district boundaries. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk and Douglas Yoakam, National
Demographics Corporation)
Legislation Text SSF PH2 12-1-21.pdf SB 343 Item - SSF PH2 12-1-21 v2.pdf
1 Public Comment
Sandra Cianci at December 01, 2021 at 1:15pm PST
Oppose
We purchased our home almost 30 years ago because of the location, which included the ability to walk
my children to Buri Buri School. Please keep Catherine Drive grouped within the Buri, ALMS, and El
Camino HS. Thanks in advance.
27