DATE: August 13, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Attorney
SUBJECT
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Public Hearing No. 3 to Receive Input from the Community on City Council Districts to be Established for District-Based Elections Beginning in 2026 and Provide Initial Direction to Demographer Regarding Draft Maps
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council conduct the public hearing, receive a presentation from the demographer, receive further input from the community regarding composition of City Council districts to be established for district-based elections beginning with the 2026 election cycle, and provide initial direction to the demographer on the composition of districts before any maps are drawn.
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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 began with two public hearings required by Elections Code section 10010. During these hearings, the City Council received input from the community regarding the composition of the proposed districts. The initial public hearings were held on May 14, 2024 and May 28, 2024.
This will be the third public hearing on this matter, which will focus on receiving further feedback from the community, as well as providing initial direction to the demographer regarding the drafting of the district maps. Following this hearing, the demographer will prepare draft district maps for community review, and subsequent public hearings will involve discussion and further review of these maps. Those hearings are anticipated to take place in September and October 2024. This transition process does not impact the upcoming 2024 election.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Notice of Public Hearing