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advised the map is using Las Positas Boulevard as a dividing line when his stated preference is to use <br /> Arroyo Mocho. He explained maps using Sunol Boulevard to keep the east side intact to avoid the <br /> cauliflower ear dilemma. <br /> Councilmember Arkin agreed with the dais about the Katz map noting it was somewhere in the middle <br /> of her list. She expressed concerns over neighborhood divisions and noted the City can do better with <br /> some of the other maps. <br /> Councilmember Testa advised she initially recommended the Katz map but now shares the concerns <br /> that have been raised. <br /> In response to Mayor Brown, Mr. Wagaman advised he did not hear uniform positive feedback but the <br /> most positive comments came about the Green, Orange, and Combs maps. He agreed all three will <br /> require adjustment at the City Council's direction so they will be refined for the next meeting. He <br /> acknowledged strong interest by the City Council in keeping neighborhoods whole but advised this can <br /> lead to higher deviations. <br /> Councilmember Balch advised he recalled the Red map also seemed to have strong support with <br /> adjustments. <br /> Mr. Wagaman stated he did not include the Red map because the changes are comparable to the <br /> Combs map so the result will probably be a blend of the two. <br /> Councilmember Narum advised her expectation that the Red map is included in the list and noted she <br /> would like to see it progress. She advised a blend of the Red map and the Combs map would suffice. <br /> In response to Mayor Brown, Mr. Wagaman advised there are only 28 people in the shark fin point atop <br /> the Combs' maps District 4 so it is an easy fix. He clarified District 1 has a similar shape in both the Red <br /> and Combs maps. He noted if he makes the requested modifications to the Combs map it starts to look <br /> a lot like the Red map. <br /> Mayor Brown noted the neighborhoods off Sunol Boulevard all have similar characteristics so they can <br /> be in the same district. <br /> Mr. Wagaman confirmed February 24 is the date of the City Council meeting to select a final plan. His <br /> goal is to have the maps available to post on the City's website no later than seven days before the <br /> meeting and will try to have them done earlier. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Mayor Brown adjourned the special meeting at 9:13 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Jocelyn Kwong <br /> City Clerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 February 3, 2022 <br />