LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Ann Hill
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DISTRICTING COMMISSION PROPOSED PLAN FOR DIVIDING THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the proposed districting plan submitted by the Districting Commission. Further that City Council sunset the Districting Commission, as their work is complete.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In accordance with City Charter Section 6.08. Council Districts, the following activities took place:
• City Council established the Districting Commission
• The Districting Commission, working with the Supervisor of Elections Office
met and developed a proposed plan
• The proposed plan was made available to the public for inspection and
comment
• The Commission held a public hearing and approved the districting plan
• The Commission hereby submits its proposed plan to City Council
Due to a delay in receiving census information, and in accordance with City Charter Section 6.08 (6), City Council passed Ordinance No. 10-21 shortening the time periods provided for districting commission action and developed a timeline for the Commission’s work.
During the process, the Commission hired outside counsel to assist them; the firms of Clark-Partington and the Pittman Law firm were engaged as this counsel.
Once the plan is approved, the Districting Commission will sunset.
PRIOR ACTION:
May 13, 2021 - City Council made appointments to the Districting Commission
May 27, 2021 - City Council passed Ordinance No. 10-21 -- Establishing a process and schedule for the Districting Commission to submit a plan for the redistricting of the City Council boundaries for the November 8, 2022, General Election
July 7, 2021 - Districting Commission met - Organizational and Educational meeting
August 4, 2021 - Districting Commission met
September 1, 2021 - Districting Commission met
September 22, 2021 - Districting Commission met
October 13, 2021 - Districting Commission met
November 3, 2021 - Districting Commission met
December 15, 2021 - Districting Commission conducted a Public Hearing and approved Proposed Plan
January 6, 2022 - Districting Commission met and approved an amendment to the Proposed Plan (the adjustment of three census blocks (70 citizens))
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Districting Commissions Proposed Plan - Map
2) Data Analysis Districting Commission Proposed Plan 01-06-22
3) Data Analysis Districting Commission Proposed Plan
4) Proposed Council District 1 - Final
5) Proposed Council District 2 - Final
6) Proposed Council District 3 - Final
7) Proposed Council District 4 - Final
8) Proposed Council District 5 - Final
9) Proposed Council District 6 - Final
10) Proposed Council District 7 - Final
11) Ord. No. 10-21
12) Redistricting Time Line
13) Proposed Council District 7 - Final
14) Ord.No.10-21
15) Redistricting Time Line
PRESENTATION: Yes