HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05032011 - D.3RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. ACCEPT the report from the Director of Conservation and Development on the 2011
Board Redistricting effort including the analysis of the 2010 Census population for the
current Supervisorial District boundaries, along with the concept map packages that have
been prepared;
2. CONSIDER whether additional concept maps should be prepared for the Board’s
consideration
and provide direction to staff;
3. For each of the four concept maps included within this report:
a. DETERMINE whether this concept warrants moving forward to the public workshop
phase of
this effort and, if so, whether any modifications should be made to the concept;
b. DETERMINE whether the Board wishes any additional options to be prepared with
respect to
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/03/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Patrick Roche
925-335-1242
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on
the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 3, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
D.3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development Director
Date:May 3, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Report on 2011 Redistricting for Contra Costa County Supervisorial District Boundaries
specific areas within the concept;
4. DIRECT the Department of Conservation and Development to return to the Board at the
May 10, 2011
meeting
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
to confirm the map concepts that will be used for the public workshops.
5. ACCEPT the report related to the public outreach and participation effort including the
utilization
of “District Builder” and the proposed schedule of public workshops.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Redistricting activities are provided for in the departmental budgets for the County
Administrator, County Counsel, and Department of Conservation & Development.
BACKGROUND:
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
On February 8, 2011 the Board of Supervisors approved a general approach to complete
the redrawing of supervisorial district boundaries based on the 2010 Census as required
under California law (Elections Code section 21500 et. seq.), including guiding
principles, work program (data analysis/mapping, public outreach component, etc), and a
general timeline. The Board directed the Department of Conservation & Development
(DCD) to initiate redistricting activities pursuant to the approved work program, and
requested that DCD return to the Board on May 3, 2011 to provide a report on the impact
of the 2010 Census population on current supervisorial district boundaries, to prepare a
draft set of supervisorial district boundaries map alternatives for public discussion, and to
confirm a schedule for public workshops on redistricting. The purpose of this report is to
present an analysis of 2010 Census population, to review a proposed set of supervisorial
district concept maps, to confirm the public participation process/public workshops
schedule, and to receive input and direction from the Board on next steps in the 2011
redistricting process.
Analysis of 2010 Census Population and Current (2001) Supervisorial District
Boundaries:
Contra Costa County formally received the 2010 Census population results on March 8,
2011, which showed the County had reached a total population of 1,049,205, which is a
10.5% percent increase in population since the 2000 Census (Population: 948,816).
Based on the 2010 Census population, the equal population for each the five
supervisorial districts is 209,805. Immediately upon the receiving the 2010 Census data,
DCD began analyzing and mapping the 2010 Census population. More specifically, the
2010 Census population was compared to the current (2001) supervisorial district
boundaries.
On March 24, 2011, the Department produced a map which depicted the 2010 Census
population and population distribution by district according to current boundaries, and a
table that provided a breakdown of the 2010 Census population in each supervisorial
district by place name: incorporated area (Cities) and unincorporated area (Census
Designated Place [CDP], or other place name). The map and table, which are attached as
Exhibit “A” to this report, were also posted on March 24, 2011 to the County's
Redistricting webpage.
The following table summarizes the current (2001) supervisorial district boundaries
with the
2010 Census population count by district:
* = Equal Population per District is 209,805 (2010 Census Population: 1,049,025 divided
by 5 districts)
Supervisorial
District
2000
Census
Population
2010
Census
Population
Population
Increase
2000
to 2010
Population
% Change
2000
to 2010
Percent
Under/Over
Equal Dist.
Pop. 2010*
Amount
Over/Under
Equal Dist.
Pop. 2010
District 1 185,339 190,153 4,814 (+) 2.5%9.37%
under
19,652
under
District 2 184,473 188,338 3,865 (+) 2.1%10.23%
under
21,467
under
District 3 193,653 256,707 63,054 (+) 33%22.36%
over
46,902 over
District 4 186,287 187,681 1,394 (+) 1%10.55%
under
22,124
under
District 5 199,064 226,146 25,082 (+) 13.6%7.79%
over
16,341 over
Total:948,816 1,049,205 100,209
(+) 10.5%
As described in the map and table in Exhibit “A”, and noted in the table above, there is a
very significant variance for each of the five supervisorial districts and the equal
population per district at 209,805 persons based on 2010 Census population. The guiding
principles adopted by the Board on February 8, 2011 recommended the total population
for each district should be within 5% of each of the others. The population growth in East
County and San Ramon Valley have resulted in districts that are substantially unequal in
population, with a 33% spread between the most populated district (District 3 with a
2010 population at 256,707) and the least populated district (District 4 with a 2010
population at 187,681). The results of the 2010 Census clearly demonstrate the need to
redraw board district boundaries to achieve a near equal population for each district as
mandated under the California Elections Code section 21500.
Proposed Supervisorial District Concept Maps for Public Discussion:
DCD has developed a set of four (4) concepts for the Board's consideration. These
concept maps were developed using the 2010 Census population data. In developing
these map concepts, DCD staff has tried to apply the guiding principles approved by the
Board on February 8, 2011. That is to say, each of the concept maps tries to achieve a
near equal population, within at least 5% of each other; identifiable geographic features
and topography were generally used to draw the concept maps to achieve some measure
of compactness and contiguity, while recognizing that the County’s physical geography
(landform, topography, transportation network, etc.) already defines geographic subareas
in the County; and, each of the concept maps tries to maintain existing communities of
interest within a single district and, to the extent possible, tries to avoid splitting
communities in adjusting boundaries. However, it is difficult to achieve a perfect balance
between each of these guiding principles. It is inevitable that under each of the concept
maps there will be boundary changes that will have a much greater effect on some
communities than on other communities where little or no change would result. The four
Concept Maps are intended to be a starting point for discussion about redistricting
possibilities. It is recognized that there are many possible permutations for district
boundary adjustments, and the four Concept Maps presented under this report are by no
means an exhaustive set of possibilities.
Attached as Exhibit “B” to this report are the four Concept Maps. The Concept Maps are
labeled 1 through 4. Each Concept Map, 1-4, includes four sheets:
• Sheet #1 in each set shows a map of proposed redrawn district lines under the concept.
At the bottom of the map
starting from left to right is an inset map of current district boundaries, a table showing
population/variance for each district based on the new district lines, population/variance
high, low, and spread, and the population distribution variance based on the hypothetical
new district lines for that concept (Note: the purpose in showing the percentage above or
below the equal population per district at 209,805 persons is to demonstrate how well the
concept meets the Board’s criteria of meeting the target of redrawn district boundaries
within 5% of the equal population of 209,805 persons in each district);
• Sheet #2 in each set shows a map of the proposed redrawn lines including a summary of
boundary and population shifts by location within each district under the concept, along
with the same summary of the population distribution/variance information as shown on
Sheet #1;
• Sheet #3 in each set provides a thumbnail or zoomed in view of the location where the
proposed boundary lines would split a city under the concept and a table identifying
whether key facilities in the County would shift by district under the concept; and,
• Sheet #4 in each set provides a breakdown of population by place (incorporated and
unincorporated areas) associated with the concept.
DCD staff is seeking the Board’s input and direction related to these four Concept Maps,
changes that should be made, or any additional concepts that should be prepared for the
Board's consideration. The intent is to have various concept maps completed and
available for discussion at upcoming public workshops.
Public Participation / Public Workshops:
A key cornerstone of the 2011 redistricting work program adopted by the Board on
February 8, 2011 was “to insure a transparent process, providing exceptional public
access to information.” DCD has been collaborating with the Department of Information
Technology and Director, Contra Costa County Office of Communications & Media, to
implement a web based public participation program, including a webpage devoted to the
2011 redistricting effort, (www.ccredistricting.org). The webpage is intended to serve as
the main portal for the public to receive information and updates regarding the
redistricting effort. Information currently posted to the webpage includes an explanation
of the redistricting process and criteria, timeline and events, maps and census data,
frequently asked questions, key contacts, and a public input form (including email
notification request; so far, 55 people have signed up for email notification). In addition,
an "open source" (publicly available, non-commercial) web application will be added to
www.ccredistricting.org, called “District Builder.” District Builder will enable members
of the public to draw district boundaries from an internet linked computer and then
submit and share their map proposal on the webpage. This web based application is
anticipated to be operational on May 3, 2011. DCD will also establish a computer station
at the County’s Application & Permits Center (651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA) to enable
members of the public who lack internet access to use the “District Builder” application.
Public workshops on redistricting are planned during a two week period from May 16
through May 26, 2011 These public workshops are expected to be held in each
supervisorial district, and to be hosted by the District Supervisor. Using an open house
format, the District Supervisor would make some introductory remarks, there would be a
staff presentation, and there would be stations set up for each Concept Map with staff
present to explain the map proposal and record public comments.
The following table is the proposed listing for the public workshops including the
dates and the community locations:
Date of Workshop Supervisor - District Time Community
Monday, May 16, 2011 Gayle Uilkema – Dist. II 2:00pm Rossmoor
Monday, May 16, 2011 Mary Piepho – Dist. III 7:30pm Walnut Creek
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Karen Mitchoff – Dist. IV 7:00pm Pleasant Hill
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Gayle Uilkema – Dist. II 7:00pm Martinez
Thursday, May 19, 2011 Karen Mitchoff – Dist. IV 7:30pm Concord
Thursday, May 19, 2011 Federal Glover - Dist. V 7:00pm Bay Point
Monday, May 23, 2011 John Gioia- Dist. I 7:00pm San Pablo
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Federal Glover - Dist. V 7:00pm Antioch
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Federal Glover - Dist. V 7:00pm Oakley
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Mary Piepho – Dist. III 7:00pm Brentwood
Thursday, May 26, 2011 Mary Piepho – Dist. III 7:00pm Alamo
Thursday, May 26, 2011 Gayle Uilkema – Dist. II 7:00pm Pinole
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
In the absence of further direction from the Board of Supervisors, the Department of
Conservation and Development would not be able to prepare new Supervisorial districts
based on the 2010 Census, as required by California law, based on policy guidance from
the Board of Supervisors.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: Joyce Ellis, Contra Costa Citizens Redistricting Task Force (CCCRTF);
Carol M. Hehmeyer, CCCRTF; Heather Gass, resident of Alamo; Allen Payton,
CCCRTF; Jeffrey Aquino, resident of Concord; Carol Gibson, resident of Rodeo;
Becky Kolberg, resident of San Ramon; Matt Heavey, resident of Concord; Lois
Murdoch, resident of Martinez; Ed Birsan, resident of Concord; Stephen Smith,
resident of Brentwood. ACCEPTED the report from the Director of Conservation and
Development on the 2011 Board Redistricting effort including the analysis of the 2010
Census population for the current Supervisorial District boundaries, along with the
four concept map packages;
DETERMINED to move forward to the public workshop phase of this effort the four
design concepts submitted by the Department of Conservation and Development, the
A-2 map proposal submitted today by the Contra Costa Citizens Redistricting Task
Force, and as a fifth concept map include the map as published in the Contra Costa
Times on May 1, 2011; RECOMMENDED that public be able to access tools to be
able to create and submit design maps that are variations of the five concepts;
REQUESTED the maps show census tract data and be uploaded to the website as soon
as possible; DIRECTED the Department of Conservation and Development to return
to the Board at the May 10, 2011 meeting to confirm the map concepts that will be used
for the public workshops; and ACCEPTED the report related to the public outreach
and participation effort including the utilization of “District Builder” and the proposed
schedule of public workshops, with amendments to resolve scheduling conflicts with the
Antioch and San Pablo workshops. The schedule will be made available on the website
by May 6, 2011.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A
Exhibit B - Concept Map #1
Exhibit B - Concept Map #2
Exhibit B - Concept Map #3
Exhibit B - Concept Map #4
Exhibit C - City Comment
Public Comment-Contra Costa Redistricting Task Force