DATE: May 28, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Attorney
SUBJECT
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Public Hearing No.2 to Receive Input from the Community on City Council Districts to be Established for District-Based Elections Beginning in 2026
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council conduct the public hearing, receive a presentation from the demographer, and receive input from the community regarding composition of City Council districts to be established for district-based elections beginning with the 2026 election cycle.
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SUMMARY
On April 16, 2024 the City Council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to begin the process of transitioning from at-large elections to district-based elections beginning with the 2026 election cycle. The election of the mayor will continue to be conducted at-large. The transition process begins with two public hearings required by Elections Code section 10010. During these hearings, the City Council receives input from the community regarding the composition of the proposed districts. The first public hearing was held on May 14, 2024. Subsequent public hearings involving review and discussion of draft district maps are also required to be held. Those hearings will be scheduled at a later time but are anticipated to take place in August and September. This transition process does not impact the upcoming 2024 election.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Notice of Public Hearing
Attachment III Q2 Data & Research LLC Presentation
Attachment IV Tripepi Smith Presentation
Attachment V Timeline
Attachment VI Public Hearing 2 Flyer