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Councilmember Testa noted that from the beginning of the process the City Council wants to represent in the best interest of the entire City. She moved to approve the Tangerine Map and district elections. Councilmember Arkin seconded the motion. Councilmember Balch advised he is unable to support the motion for the Tangerine Map and noted the reasons stated at the previous City Council meeting. He expressed concern that the communities and neighborhoods are being divided. He expressed disappointment that the City Council could not come up with a map that it unanimously supports. He stated he remains open to working with the dais to try to achieve a map that would receive a unanimous vote. He expressed concern that the current map would stifle residents' voices and choices at a cost to the City neighborhoods. He does not understand how the Tangerine Map is a superior choice to the other map options. He encouraged voters to volunteer for a committee or commission, to run for office, and to register and vote this November. He asked his colleagues to explain how the Tangerine Map is superior to the Green or Lime Map. Councilmember Narum reported she has had numerous conversations after the vote of February 24 for the Tangerine map with residents who are located in various neighborhoods all over the city. She advised she cannot support the Tangerine map because it divides a community of interest using residential streets versus arterial streets. She encouraged residents to run for the City Council so there can be healthy, inclusive discussion about issues facing the City and is willing to meet with anyone interested in learning more about serving on the City Council. She expressed hopes the dais will seriously consider one more attempt at finding a map that they all can support. Councilmember Arkin reiterated the City did not choose this process. She recapped the redistricting process and noted it has been a lengthy process with every opportunity for the community to engage. She noted it comes down to the fact that some people do not like the map that was chosen. She explained that every map had advantages and disadvantages but the City Council had to pick legally compliant one. She reiterated she did not want to divide Ventana Hills and Mission Park and it could not be done with the demographer. She likes that three districts in the Tangerine map share a core part of the City. She also liked that there are multiple communities of interest in each district which means a higher likelihood of finding a candidate to run for office. She noted the City Council represents all residents of the City. She is happy to talk to anyone on this topic. She expressed support for the motion. Mayor Brown echoed the comments of Councilmember Arkin. She advised the purpose of the California Voting Rights act is to have fair, elected representation. She knows the City Council has disagreed and there is a potential split vote but she hopes the City Council can put it behind them. She advised the City Council intends to serve all residents of the City. City Attorney Sodergren asked for clarification on who seconded the main motion. Councilmember Arkin confirmed she seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Arkin to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2236 adopting district elections for City Councilmembers, establishing district boundaries, and amending Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum Absent: None COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Arkin reported attendance at a Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) meeting and the Tulancingo Sister City dinner. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 12 March 1, 2022