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First Public Hearing Redistricting Ward Boundaries October 5, 2021 Page 4 December 7, 2021: Present staff recommended final map for approval as the fifth public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Adoption of final map and first reading of ordinance by the City Council. December 21, 2021: Adoption of final map and second reading of ordinance by the City Council. Public Outreach and Communication The Clerk of the Council’s Office is committed to taking steps to have a robust and diverse community participation in the process for redrawing ward maps for future City Council elections. The goals in the outreach plan are to educate residents about the redistricting requirements, ensure participation from a wide range of residents, and build community awareness and understanding of the process. During this process, staff seeks public input regarding what communities of interest exist, how to re-draw the ward maps to maintain existing communities, along with suggestions and preferences. The Clerk of the Council Office is using the following community outreach plan: Public messaging via social media, City’s website, press releases, newsletters, and other public communications, in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese Dedicated webpage for redistricting updates and information: www.santa- ana.org/redistricting Press releases sent to various outlets and groups Collateral material available at city facilities and other City meetings/events Marketing video in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese Advertisements on City’s local public network channel and YouTube ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Presentation Submitted By: Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager