2020/10/07 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• October 7, 2020 Nicole thanked Simone Tarver, Commission Chair, and Tony Fairfax for their work on the project over the past year. She stated the Commission is in final stages of publishing the map that was voted on by the Commission and receiving final community feedback. Simone Tarver provided an overview of the process and work that has been completed since December when an update was provided to the Council. Tony Fairfax presented information about Districting/Redistricting and the purpose for drawing/redrawing boundary lines, and he reviewed the Traditional Redistricting Criteria guidelines that were followed in district development. He also reviewed the final draft plans and the generation of the Draft Plan A-9 map, which was voted on by the Commission. Discussion ensued regarding the following: • The redistricting process that will occur after the next census, i.e., timing, • public process, appointment of the body that completes the work • Why the determination was made that voting precincts could be divided — concern about the principle as both the Everett Port Commissioner district boundaries and Mukilteo School District director district boundaries split precincts within the city of Everett drawing some slightly more logical lines • Valley View split that keeps it from being part of a district that is more similar than District 2 and creates a larger split of Pinehurst than was necessary • Details on the breakdown of the final vote on the A-9 map, and relevant points made by dissenters • The importance of keeping Delta Neighborhood with Northwest Neighborhood • The amount of movement that can occur with redistricting after the census Council members thanked the Commission for the substantial amount of work completed required to complete this project. Council Member Roberts expressed concern about the size of the October 21st agenda and the amount of time needed for council members to review the r 308