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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2018 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: HOLD HEARING #4 TO AMEND COUNCIL WARD BOUNDARIES AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND SAME (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) Clik MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTIONS CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 15' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Open and close the Public Hearing to obtain input from the community on draft maps for consideration. 2. Select one of the maps being considered - Map C, C-2, D or D-2. 3. Confirm Ward numbering as proposed by staff, or adjust numbering as desired. Note: Wards 1, 3 and 5 will hold elections on November 3, 2020; and Wards 2, 4 and 6 will hold elections on November 8, 2022. 4. Introduce ordinance for first reading and authorize publication of title (Requires five affirmative votes). DISCUSSION At its October 16, 2018, the City Council held the third public hearing regarding Ward boundaries. The City Council selected Maps C, D and D-2 for final consideration. City's consultant, Redistricting Partners submitted proposed Map D-2 and Councilmember Solorio submitted proposed Map C-2, that includes slight variations to Maps C and D for City Council consideration. The City Council will introduce the ordinance and select a Ward Map. If the City Council wishes to select Map C-2, introduction of the ordinance may be deferred to the November 20, 2018 meeting, with another public hearing scheduled for December 4, 2018 to allow members of the community to provide comments on proposed boundaries. Final reading of the ordinance will be held at the November 20, 2018 City Council Meeting if Maps C, D or D-2 selected, or if Map C-2 is chosen, at the December 4, 2018 City Council Meeting. The New Boundaries are effective for the 2020 General Municipal Election. 75A-1