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January 5, 2023 Page 2 Dr. Justin Levitt, Vice President, National Demographics Corporation, referenced the Districting process that can on November 17th with the first public hearing and included education and solicitation of input on the composition of districts; this was followed by another public hearing on December 1st with the same goal. Maps were released on Thursday, December 8th and were first presented at the December 15th Board meeting. At tonight's hearing, new maps have been included along with the original set. Levitt reviewed each map and presented details on their composition. Tonight's hearing is an opportunity to gather input, engage in discussion and look at a possible revision of the draft maps. The Board is welcome to eliminate any maps and/or choose to focus on a subset of the maps. Map 108 has been removed as it is not population balanced. The goal is to come back to the next Board meeting on January 19th with the best map for the District. Huffer read two written comments received prior to the meeting, one from Liza Diniakos expressing support for Map 107b and one from Willie Lubka expressing support for Map 107b, with Map 102 his second choice. Patricia Booker expressed the importance of representation of minorities and urged Board members to reach out to all their constituents. Chaise Rasheed noted he is the author of Map 107; Map 107b was formed from this map based on some better criteria. He supports Map 107b and believes it allows for the principles of fairness and community interest. Mary Anne an Zuyle, Westlake Village, is in favor Map 107b and believes it is best in terms of creating communities of interest that are together and where natural boundaries are preserved. Rosanna Guerra, Thousand Oaks, believes communities of interest have to have equal representation and she supports Map 107b. Carole Shelton (via zoom), Thousand Oaks, expressed her support for Map 107b as her first choice, and her second choice is Map 102. Discussion ensued amongst Board members; no maps were withdrawn from consideration, and it was agreed that all Board members would come back to the meeting on January 19th with their top two or three choices. Huffer closed the Public Hearing. a. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Board Appolontments and Assignments for 2023 Friedl referenced the draft 2023 Board Appointments and Assignments document that was provided Board members ahead of this evening's meeting. Board members stated their interests and modifications were made. The final version will be brought back to the Board for adoption at the next Board meeting on January 19th.