Redistricting Commission

Monday, November 8, 2021 · 6:00 PM AM · Virtual Meeting - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/92742607814

TL;DR

The San Jose Redistricting Commission held a virtual public hearing to review draft maps for potential city district boundaries. The meeting was conducted entirely online due to COVID-19 protocols, with interpretation services available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

Key Decisions

  • Review of Draft Redistricting Maps Under Discussion
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. * COVID-19 NOTICE *
  2. Consistent with AB 361 and City of San Jose Resolution Nos. 79485, 80237 and 80266, this meeting will not be physically open to the public and the Commission Members will be teleconferencing from remote locations.
  3. How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):
  4. 1) Cable Channel 26, 2) https://www.sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting, or 3) https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia
  5. How to submit written Public Comment:
  6. 1) By email to redistricting@sanjoseca.gov by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.
  7. How to provide spoken Public Comment during the Commission Meeting:
  8. 1) By phone 888 475 4499. Webinar ID: 92742607814 Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Press *6 to unmute. 2) By online https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/92742607814 a. Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback. b. 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. c. When the Committee Chair 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. d. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
  9. Interpretation is available in Spanish and Vietnamese. In your webinar controls, select “Interpretation.” Click the language you would like to hear. Thông dịch có sẵn bằng tiếng Tây Ban Nha và tiếng Việt. Trong các điều khiển hội thảo trên web của bạn, hãy chọn “Interpretation” (Phiên dịch). Se dispone de interpretación en español y vietnamita. En los controles de su seminario web, seleccione "Interpretation" (Interpretación).
  10. Call to Order & Orders of the Day
  11. Public Hearing
  12. a. Review Draft Maps.
    Public Hearing

    Review draft maps - discussion and possible action.

  13. Adjournment
  14. The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community's expectations by providing excellent services, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public. The City Code of Ethics may be viewed online.
  15. You may speak to the Commission about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Public Comments on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Please be advised that, by law, the Commission is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during Public Comments. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, no matter shall be acted upon by the Commission unless listed on the agenda, which has been posted not less than 72 hours prior to meeting. Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for the Commission items may be viewed on the Internet at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 14th Floor, San José, California 95113, at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft resolutions or other items posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the commission meeting may not be the final documents approved by the commission. Contact the Office of the City Clerk for the final document.
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