HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-031 - Municipal Election Ballot November 6, 2018RESOLUTION NO. 2018-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO
PLACE A CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR VOTER
CONSIDERATION ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT TO
TRANSITION FROM AT -LARGE TO BY -WARD
COUNCILMEMBER ELECTIONS PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA ELECTION CODE SECTION 10010(e)(3)(A)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 400 of the Santa Ana City Charter, members of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana ("City") are currently elected in "at -large"
elections, in which each City Councilmember is nominated by electors of each Ward,
but elected by the electors of the entire City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the
City and in the furtherance of the purposes of the California Voting Rights Act ("CVRA")
to transition from at -large to by -ward elections; such transition, however, requires an
amendment to Section 400 of the City Charter, which amendment may only be
accomplished by a voter of the electors of the City, as provided by Section 1500 of the
City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City retained an experienced demographer and consultant to
assist the City to develop proposed ward re -boundary maps for consideration which are
consistent with the requirements of Federal and State law, including, but not limited to
the CVRA; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of new ward boundaries with be done in
accordance with the public hearing requirements set forth in Election Code Section
10010; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of new ward boundaries will not affect the terms of any
sitting Council Member, each of whom will be entitled to complete his or her current
term.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby resolves to consider adoption of
resolutions placing a proposed Charter Amendment on the 2018 General Municipal
Election on November 6, 2018, to transition from at -large to by -ward election system..
SECTION 2. The City Council directs staff to work with the City's special legal
counsel and demographer, and other appropriate consultants as needed, to provide a
detailed analysis of the City's current demographics and any other information or data
necessary to prepare ward -re -boundary maps for City Council consideration that divide
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the City into voting wards in a manner consistent with Federal and State law, including
but not limited to the CVRA, and the City Charter.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the tentative timeline as set forth
in Exhibit A, attached to and made a part of this resolution, for conducting public
hearings in accordance with Election Code Section 10010 in order to solicit public input
and testimony on proposed ward -re -boundary maps before adopting any such map.
SECTION 4. The City Council directs staff to establish a means of
communication to answer questions from the public regarding the proposed transition
from an at -large to a by -ward election system, including maps, notices, agendas and
other related information.
SECTION 5. Effect. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption by a majority of the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to
and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 1 st day of May, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho,
City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers: Benavides Martinez, Sarmiento, Solorio,
Tinaiero, Villegas (6)
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
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None (0)
Pulido (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No.
2018 -031 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
on May 1, 2018.
Date: -5-17
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Maria D. Huizar
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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Exhibit A
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DESCRIPTIONDATE
Mar•6
City Council directs staff to move forward with Ward Re -Boundary
Process.
Apr -17
City Council confirms moving forward with reboundary process.
PUBLIC HEARING #1
• Adopt Resolution of Intent to consider Ward Re -Boundary Maps.
Before Maps Drawn must hold two (2) public hearings to seek Input
May -1
regarding the process of the districts _ explain the process and
encourage participation.
R Adopt Resolution of Invent to change from at -large to by -Ward
election
R Adjourn Agenda Iter to May 3T" (Public Hearing #21.
• PUBLIC HEARING #2 . Adjourned City Council Meeting at 5
May -3
pm. Before Maps Drawn must hold two (2) public hearings to seek
input regarding the process of the districts — explain the process
and encourage participation.
PUBLIC HEARING #3 — (review proposed map(s) and approval)
R Review Proposed Maps as published. If any changes, will need to
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republish (NOTE: requires 7 days of publication priorto Hearing and
adoption)
• Adjourn to May 19115 for hearing #d.
PUBLIC HEARING #4 — Adjourned City Council Meeting to
Saturday, May 1001 at 11:30 a.m. (map proposed map(s) and
approval cont.)
May19
R Review Proposed Maps as published and considered at May 15111
Meeting, If any changes, will need to republish (NOTE: requires 7
days of publication prior to hearing and adoption)
• Approve first, reading of Ordinance and authorize publication of'.
{ordinance ('Requires five affirmative votes.)
Jun -5
PUBLIC HEARING #5 • Adaption (2nd reading) of Ordinance
establishing New Ward Boundaries,
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Jul -6 Effective Date of Ordinance establishing New Boundary Wards
(MUST be adopted before 120 days per Charter)..
Jul.-16
thru Qandidate Nomin #
pfi period (Candidates MUST ti+re within new
AutgA0 Ward ate -Boundary limits at least 34 days prior to pulling papers).
Nov.-$ ELECTION DAY
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