Independent Redistricting Commission
Working independently from the City Council, revises Berkeley's Council district boundaries to account for shifts and changes in the population, based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
The IRC ensures an open and transparent redistricting process that allows for public participation in the drawing of district boundaries. The IRC has the sole authority to determine the final district boundary map.
Meetings
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2022-03-16 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2022-02-28 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2022-02-19 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2022-02-17 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2022-01-27 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2022-01-10 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-12-20 | |||||
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Type: Special |
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| Design Review Committee 2021-12-16 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-12-15 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-12-01 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-11-17 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-11-03 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-10-20 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-10-06 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-10-02 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-09-22 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-09-08 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-08-30 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-08-18 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-08-04 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-07-21 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-07-10 | |||||
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Type: Regular |
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-06-23 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-06-09 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-05-19 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-05-06 | |||||
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Type: Regular |
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-04-15 | |||||
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Type: Special |
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-04-01 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-03-17 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-02-24 | |||||
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Type: Special |
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-02-10 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-01-20 | |||||
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| Independent Redistricting Commission 2021-01-13 | |||||
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Additional Information
Meetings
To maximize public participation, meetings of the IRC were scheduled for various days of the week, including weekends, and various times of day. Meeting agendas were posted on this web page, the online community calendar, and on the public posting board in front of Old City Hall at 2134 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
Contacting the Commission
Commissioners are prohibited from discussing redistricting matters outside of a public meeting. If you have comments for the commission, you may submit comments through the commission secretary by mail or email using the contact information listed below. Members of the public may also provide verbal testimony to the IRC at a noticed meeting of the commission pursuant to the public comment rules adopted by the Commission.
Calendar of Hearings and Workshops
Public Hearing #1: Saturday, July 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
Public Hearing #2: Saturday, October 2, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
Public Hearing #3: Thursday, January 27, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Public Hearing #4: Thursday, February 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Public Hearing #5: Monday, February 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Adopted Map
Amber Map (Version 2) is the final map. An accessible text-based narrative of the district boundaries is available. The Commission adopted Amber Map (Version 2) as the final redistricting map at the March 16, 2022 meeting. See specific areas where district boundaries changed for the 2022 election.
Final Redistricting Report
The Commission prepared a Redistricting Report describing the redistricting process and development of the new council district boundaries.
- Final Redistricting Report
- Appendix A to E
- Appendix F to J
- Appendix K to L
- Appendix M (Part 1 of 3)
- Appendix M (Part 2 of 3)
- Appendix M (Part 3 of 3)
- Appendix N to S
Draft Maps
Six draft maps were considered by the Commission during the final map development process. Each map was assigned a name: Amber, Amber Version 2, Blue, Maroon, Orange, and Violet.
- Draft Map "Amber"
- Draft Map "Amber Version 2"
- Draft Map "Blue"
- Draft Map "Maroon"
- Draft Map "Orange"
- Draft Map "Violet"
Public Submissions and Proposed Maps
Submitted Community of Interest Forms
Map Proposals Submitted by the Public
Commissioners
The commission is composed of 13 members. The selection process is outlined in Section 9.5 of the City Charter and in Municipal Code Chapter 2.10. Eight members are randomly selected by the City Clerk (one from each council district). Five "at-large" members are selected by the eight "by district" commissioners. There are 13 alternate commissioners.
Commissioner applications and supplemental materials are available upon request. Please email redistricting@cityofberkeley.info to request the packet of materials.
Public Engagement
Community input was essential to Berkeley's redistricting process. The public submission packet below provided information on how to best engage with the commission on the process. Additional redistricting information, maps, and data was provided through the Redistricting Hub website.
Community of Interest Form (English PDF) / Comunidad de Interés (Español PDF)
Printable Map for Public Redistricting Exercise
Online Map Creation and Submission Tool
Redistricting Public Submission Packet
Submitted forms and maps were forwarded to the IRC for public feedback to be included in the decision-making process.
Resources
Read more about the City's Redistricting Plan and the preliminary data analysis on the links below.
Printable Map for Public Redistricting Exercise (PDF)
Independent Redistricting Commission Plan (PDF)
Summary Data Analysis of Unofficial Legacy Data for Berkeley Census Count
Large Formal City Reference Map
Neighborhood Map & Community Mapping Tool
U.S. Census & California State Information and Tools
Redistricting Regulations (full text of City Charter, Berkeley Municipal Code 2.10, and applicable Fair Maps Act - AB 849 & 1276)
General information regarding Berkeley's redistricting process is available in both English and Spanish to help diverse populations participate in the process.
Minutes from previous meetings are available in Records Online.
DISCLOSURE NOTICE
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Secretary
Mark Numainville
Mailing Address
Independent Redistricting Commission
Mark Numainville
City Clerk
2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704