Item 22 - Redistricting Ward Boundaries

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Revised Resolution of Intention and First Public Hearing: Redistricting Ward Boundaries October 19, 2021 Page 4 November 2, 2021: The City will hold its second public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to present 2020 Census findings to the City Council during a regular meeting, including redistricting process updates. • November 15, 2021: The City will hold its third public hearing at 5:00 p.m. to present staff recommended initial draft map (or maps) and accompanying technical report to City Council during a special meeting, along with public comment and submitted proposed maps analysis, and conduct the first public hearing on the draft map. • December 6, 2021: The City will hold the fourth public hearing at 5.00 p.m. on the draft map. • December 21, 2021: Present staff recommended final map for approval. Adoption of final map and first reading of ordinance by the City Council. • January 18, 2022: 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's 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.