Live.Life Lincoln Live . Life Lincoln. Live Life Lincoln Live . Life Lincoln - Live: Life Lipcoln.  MINUTES CITY OF LINCOLN Public Hearing #3 March 3, 2022  INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION  Meeting conducted in person at City Hall, First Floor Conference Room, 600 6th Street, Lincoln, CA  and also conducted virtually on Zoom for public and consultants to attend.  1.  CALL TO ORDER by Chair Don Nelson at 3:05PM after Zoom audio issues were  resolved.  ROLL CALL: Independent Redistricting  Commissioners present: Commissioner Balderas Commissioner Eckstrom Commissioner Hague Commissioner Lewis Commissioner Olcott Commissioner Robledo Commissioner Stewart Vice Chair Moore Commissioner Nelson Commissioners absent': Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Medeiros Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk Kate Doiron, FLO-Analytics (City's consultant)  Staff member present:  Various members of the public were also present via teleconference. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by' Vice Chair Richard Moore. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - none.  3. NEW BUSINESS  3.A. Approval of February 15, 2022 Independent Redistricting Commission Public Hearing #3 Commissioner Olcott noted the start time is listed incorrectly and should be 3:04PM. Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk, stated she would correct that. Commissioner Olcott motioned approval of the corrected minutes and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Robledo - Unanimously Approved. 3.B. Recommend the Independent Redistricting Commission conduct Public Hearing 4, to Receive and Consider Input Concerning the Two Redistricting Maps Under Consideration (IRC Preferred Map Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, gave a brief staff report and stated the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) had narrowed the maps under consideration to two legally compliant maps,  minutes.  1and 1c) and Adopt a Final City of Lincoln Redistricting Map.  Option 1 and Option 1C.  600 Sixth Strect Lincoln, CA 95648 www.t.lincoln.Ga.us 916-434-2400  Absent commissioners attended as public via Zoom.    Live - Life . Lincoln - Live . Life . Lincoln. Live. Life. Lincoln . Live . Life . Lincoln - Live. Life Lincoln  Page 2of3 March 3, 2022 4.  City ofl Lincoln Independent Redistricting Commission Public Hearing #4 Meeting Minutes  PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL MAPS UNDER CONSIDERATION 1 AND 1C  Chair Nelson opened the public hearing at 3:10PM with the following comments:  a) Eric Kurland, a Lincoln resident, forwarded his comments via email because he was unable to attend the meeting but his favorite map was Option 1. The emailed comments were forwarded to the b) Nelson Medeiros, IRC Commissioner, apologized that he couldn't attend the meeting in person but he was out of town on business. He continued that his favorite map is Option 1 and he agrees c) Valerie Jordan, IRC Commissioner, stated she was unable to attend the meeting because she was recently ill and voiced her concern that the option to meet virtually was not offered to Commissioners, her emailed comments are made a part of these minutes by mention thereof. Chair Nelson closed the public hearing at 3:14PM with no further comments.  IRC prior to the meeting and are made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.  with the comments made by Eric Kurland.  5.  SELECTION OF FINAL MAP  Commissioner Olcott began the discussion by stating he disagreed with Eric Kurland's comments because the IRC was given instruction to base their decisions on the 2020 Census population numbers and not toi factor in future development. He concluded he was in favor of Map 1C because the population variance was significantly lower than Map 1. Commissioner Stewart agreed with Commissioner Robledo stated he agreed with most of Commissioner Olcott's statements but he favored Map 1 satisfies him better because it just moves one small portion from district 31 to district 5 A brief Commissioner discussion ensued on population balance and public comments. Commissioner Olcott motioned approval of Map 1C and Commissioner Eckstrom seconded the motion. By the following vote: Olcott - Aye, Eckstrom - Aye, Hague - Aye, Stewart - Aye, Balderas -No, Lewis - No, Robledo - No, Moore - No, Nelson - No, Jordan - Absent, Medeiros - Absent = Commissioner Balderas motioned approval of Map 1 and Commissioner Lewis seconded the motion. By the following vote: Balderas - Aye, Lewis = Aye, Eckstrom - Aye, Robledo - Aye, Moore - Aye, Nelson - Aye, Olcott - No, Hague - No, Stewart = No, Jordan - Absent, Medeiros - Absent - Map 1  Commissioner Olcott's comments and stated he was in favor of Map 1C.  and Commissioner Lewis agreed.  Map 1C Not Approved by a vote of 4- Ayes, 5- Noes, 2- Absent.  Approved by a vote of 6 = Ayes, 3- Noes, 2- Absent.  6.  COMMISSIONER COMMENTS  Commissioner Balderas suggested more public participation would have occurred if the meetings were held ini the evenings sO working folks could attend. IRC thanked staff and Kate Doiron, FLO Analytics as well as Chair Nelson and Vice Chair Moore for their hard work. Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, stated the Commissioners are required to file Form 700 Leaving Office statements and Staff would be forwarding self-addressed stamp envelopes following the meeting.  600 Sixth Street * Lincoln, CA 9Kc8'vuwalasdhn.vs-91e-4H2400    Live - Life . Lincoln - Live - Life . Lincoin. Live . Life - Lincoln - Live. Life - Lincoln . Live. Life Lincoln  Page 30 of3 March 3, 2022  City of Lincoln Independent Redistricting Commission Public Hearing #4 Meeting Minutes  7. ADJOURNMENT by Chair Nelson at 3:30PM.  Submitted by:  wex &arlon Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk  600 Sixth Streer * Lincoln, CA 95648www.ci.lincoln.ca.us    From: Lisa & Eric Kurland Sent: Friday, February 25, 20229:07AM Cc: Kate Doiron doroneloamaiscone Subject: Please share: : Public Input - Redistricting Maps  To: Gwendolyn: Scanlon <gwen.scanlon@lin@lincolnca.gov>; City Clerk clyderkelincncgo  Hi Gwen.  Would you please share this with the Independent Redistricting Commission :  Hello Commission,  As lam unable to attend the March 3rd meeting, lwanted to provide my public comments, which includes From Feb 15th meeting, the maps were narrowed down to Map 1 and Map 1C, in which the difference  additional information not heard earlier.  then is - 400 residents within Lincoln Crossing. See picture attached.  Question: does red shaded area (405 people)  belong in District 3 or District 5?  (map 1)  (map 1C)  Clayton  KLHM   District 2  Disfrich  5  3 District 4  District 3 AEE - GG  Distrid5  Of the maps being considered, Icontinue to support Map 1 for thet following reasons.    1) Maintaining Communities of Interest is important, along with secondarily, the use of natural and physical boundaries. Without the legal requirement of balancing populations, Ibelieve District 41 would havei included all of Sun City Lincoln Hills, and District 31 would have included all of Lincoln Hills. Instead, for Map 1, - 1,060 residents were moved from Sun City Lincoln Hills and - 1,800 from Lincoln Crossing These moves were done to meet legal requirements. Therefore, Ido *not* believe we should move yet "another" 405 residents (on top of the original 1,800) away from Lincoln Crossing andi into District 5. This move (Map 1C) further erodes the communities ofi interest. Itadds yet another physical boundary (Danbury Dr.) which reduces the compactness of the map. And, even) just optically, the move appears odd as the area being moved would include Lincoln Crossing Elementary when the majority of Lincoln 2) Again, both Map 1 and Map 1C are considered legally acceptable. Those supportive of putting these - 400 residents into District 51 from District 3 appear tot feel so because the deviation is closer to 5 %. Ini the Feb 15th minutes, a statement was included from the Public Law Group that mentions that maps may fall out of compliance as populations fluctuate, that redistricting typically aims for 5%, etc. However, the statement is a very general statement, and *not* one that talks specifically to our city ofL Lincoln, and our residential growth. Ihave attached a map in whichlhave overlaid the City's own Development Activity Map (from Feb: 2022) with Map 1. Although showing both commercial and residential development, the majority reflects residential andi includes applications for development, plus If one considers where residential growth is primarily going since the last census (2020), it is *not* in District 3 but instead, in the other districts, with much residential growth already taking place in District 5. Just look at the construction already to date in the area across Joiner from Sun City (behind the Walgreens), or the area on the south side of Twelve Bridges Drive near Verdera. Int turn, if a decision is made to move yet another - 400 residents from District 31 into al District that has already seen significant growth since 2020 census (and is continuing to grow much faster than District 3), one is actually accelerating the rate at which any imbalance will occur. Soif one reallyi is concerned about safeguarding maps, keeping these - 400 residents in District 3 (and choosing Map 1)i is the better  were moved into District 5.  Crossing itself remains in District 3.  approved areas plus areas already under construction.  choice.    District census count esta add'l units (people) (") 1 10,166 1,240+ 2 9,910 750+ 3 10,573 165+ 4 9,674 1,800+ 5 9,616 2,100+  (")perc GityD Development Map. Feb'22  Virginiatowe  Development Aciyity, Map overlaid on proposed Map 1  Therefore, for all the reasons loutlined, Iremain supportive of choosing Map 1 over the other map  choices.  Again, thank you for your time and commitment as part of this Commission. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.  Regards, Eric Kurland Lincoln,CA resident    Gwendolyn Scanlon  From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Valerie. Jordan Thursday, March 03, 20229:07A AM Gwendolyn Scanlon Valerie. Jordan IRC: 3/3 meeting  Thanks for the Zoom link...and Iwould appreciate including my concerns and comments about restricting participation at today's IRC meeting by  its members to in-person only attendance. Best---Valerie  Valerie. Jordan  CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you  recognize the sender and know the content is safe.  1    Gwendolyn Scanlon  From: Sent: To: Subject:  Valerie. Jordan Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:41 PM Gwendolyn Scanlon  Re: March 3, 2022 IRC Public Hearing #4 IN PERSON  This explanation is helpful but iflhad a chance to vote on this issue, I would have voted against these restrictions. Public health and safety, and the flexibility to make reasonable accommodations, should still be a  priority, especially when there are safe alternatives.  Valerie  On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM Gwendolyn Scanlon gwen.scanlon@lincolncagov wrote:  Hi Valerie,  During COVID we were operating under the Governor's Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-08- 21 which authorized local legislative bodies to hold public meetings via teleconference and waived some of the legal requirements for teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. In September, 2021AB3 361 went into effect which allow Brown Act exemptions to continue if the legislative body makes findings indicating a state of emergency exists. The City Council made these AB 361 findings at a Special Emergency Meeting on January 11, 2022 due to the Omicron spike. This allowed virtual meetings for one month and Council subsequently made the same findings on February 8, 2022. However, the City Council had another discussion at their February 14th meetings and made the determination to return to  in-person meefings for the Council, Boards, Committees and Commissions.  We had a similar discussion at the last Independent Redistricting Commission meeting and the Commissioners declined to make the AB361 findings SO in-person meetings are required for all Commissioners. Only public and consultants are able to attend virtually.  Ihope this helps but if you have any further questions please let US know.  Thanks,  1    GWEN SCANLON  Lincoln CITYCLERK, (MMC) 600 Sixth Street D:916.434.2493 Lincoln, CAS 95648 F:916.645.8903 www.lincoincagov)  divcerk@lincoincagoy  From: Valerie. Jordan  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 202211:48 AM To: Kristine Mollenkopf kristine.molenkopt@lincolnca.gov> Cc: Gwendolyn Scanlon <gwen.scanlon@lin@incolnca.gov> Subject: Re: March 3, 2022 IRC Public Hearing #4- IN PERSON  I'm trying to understand the logic here...I am a commissioner who cannot attend in person for health reasons, and therefore cannot vote because on Zoom I can not be considered a commissioner even though I am one. Is that correct? Then please explain how any official votes occurred during the COVID pandemic estrictions/guidelines for in-  person meetings. Thanks..Valerie  On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 10:41 AM Kristine Mollenkopf ristnemoleniopleinnconaropwrote.  Valerie:  Just to be clear, while you certainly are welcome to attend the meeting via Zoom as a member oft the public, you will  not be ablei to vote as a commissioner, as to allow such would violate the Brown Act.  2    From: Gwendolyn Scanlon gwen.scanlon@iincoinca.gov Sent: Thursday, March 3, 20228:51AM Cc: Kristine Mollenkopf Aristine.molenkopf@lincolncagop Subject: RE: March 3, 2022 IRC Public Hearing #4 INPERSON  To: Valerie. Jordan  Hi Valerie,  lapologize butlneglected to include in my earlier email that the IRC also had a brief discussion on this topic at the last meeting, Item 5B, and they also chose not to make any AB361 findings allowing for virtual meetings. Iwill include your comment in the meeting video: itips/lincon.groniuscom/poyer/clp/172Pview, Id-2Bredirect-true  minutes. You can listen to that discussion by going to 3:09 at the  Ijust registered you for the Zoom meeting you will just need to click here.  Thanks,  GWENSCANLON  Lincoln CITY CLERK, (MMC) 600Sixths Street D:916.434.2493 Lincoln, CA95648 F:916.645.8903 www.lincolnca.gov)  diderkPlincohncagoy  From: Valerie. Jordan  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 20228:35AM To: Gwendolyn Scanlon gwen.scanlon@lincolnca.gov> Subject: Re: March 3, 2022 IRC Public Hearing #4- IN PERSON  3    Thanks for your reply...la am quite surprised and disappointed to hear this news since it ignores valid health risks to myself and possibly others...and does not allow any exceptions during this time of a deadly pandemic. Clearly I will not risk my health (or others) to attend an in person meeting when there are viable alternatives such as Zoom.  Iwill attend via Zoom since Ihave been committed to this process, my civic duty and role on the committee, butir register my protest about this unreasonable and inflexible decision. Please convey my feedback about this policy to the committee and city council on my behalf. Ihope they will reconsider this 'one size fits all' approach that disregards valid health concerns of its citizens, especially those in high risk groups. It's  quite appalling IMHO. Thanks.  Respectluly.Valerie Jordan  On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 8:12 AM Gwendolyn Scanlon gwen.scanlon@lin@lincolnca.gov wrote:  Hi Valerie,  Unfortunately all Committees are required to meet in person now per City Council's direction.Ican register you for today's meeting as a public attendee and you can make comments but you won't be able to make a motion or vote on anything. Please let me  knowif you'd like me to send you the Zoom link.  Thanks,  4    GWEN SCANLON  Lincoln CITY CLERK,(MMC) 6005 Sixth Street D:916.434.2493 Lincoln, CAS 95648 F:916.645.8903 www.lincoinca.gov)  diyderk@lincohncagov  From: Valerie. Jordan  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 20228:04AM To: Gwendolyn Scanlon <gwen.scanlon@lincolnca.gov> Subject: Re: March 3, 2022 IRCI Public Hearing #4- INF PERSON  Good morning... am recovering from a cold SO I would prefer to attend via Zoom to minimize exposure to others and myself...even though lam fully vaccinated and have tested negative twice in the past week, I prefer to work from home. Thanks for allowing this arrangement.  Best---Valerie Jordan  On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 9:20 AM Gwendolyn Scanlon gwen.scanlon@lin@lincolnca.gov> wrote:  Good morning,  Please find attached the agenda for the next public hearing this Thursday, March 3rd at 3pm. Note, this meeting is IN-PERSON with Zoom available only for public and consulants.lwould appreciate it if you could please confirm if you are able to attend  this meeting.  Thank you,  5    GWEN SCANLON  Lincoln CITYCLERK, (MMC) 600 Sixth Street D:916.434.2493 Lincoln, CAS 95648 F:916.645.8903 www.lincolncagov)  ciyclerkelincohcagoy  Valerie. Jordan  CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you  recognize the sender and know the content is safe.  Valerie Jordan  CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you  recognize the sender and know the content is safe.  6