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VA 70-68 On motion of Councilman Herrin, TREASURY SITE DEVELOI~MENT seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried, Council approved the change from a double left-turn lane to a s~gle left-turn lane for median ol~ening on Bristol Street at the entrance to the Treasury Store. WARNER AVENUE SOUTH On motio~u of Councilman Herrin, VARIANCES AND REZONES seconde~ by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried, Council received and ordered filed report of Variance and Zoning Amendment Applications affected by moratorium of February ZZ, 1972, in the Warner-South area. WARD BOUNDARIES In discussing the report of alternative procedures for adjustment of ward boundaries dated March 8, 1972, Councilman Villa stated that he believed boundaries should be adjusted as soon as possible in order to avoid having anyone who wants to run for City Councilman being gerrymandered out of his ward; that the City Charter states boundaries must be adjusted if inequities are in excess of 10%; but that it is possible that would not occur. Mayor Griset stated there is aproblem because of the purge of the registered voter roster following the General Election in November and that there could be a tremendous change, and he asked if the recent decision in the Wenke case would apply to anyone who might not be in the area of a ward that was established. At the request of Councilman Evans, the City Attorney stated that the present Charter requirement is for two years' residency in the City of Santa Ana, and one year in the ward from which %he candidate files; that the Wenke decision eliminates the former prob le m. Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, stated that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled wards may no longer be based on voter registration; that they must be based on population; and that the requirement is one man, one vote. She further stated a Charter amendment ~zould be put on the Primary Ballot to ~remove the require- ment for one-year residency in the ward. Councilman Evans inquired as to the feasibility of passing an emergency ordinance to eliminate the one-year residence requirement. The City Attorney stated it would be impossible to prepare all the necessary documents and submit them to the County Registrar prior to the printing deadline; and that since Santa Ana Councilmen are elected at large, the City has one man, seven votes, and is not affected by the Supreme Court decision. Councilman Patterson stated he would be in favor of eliminating the one-year residence requirement in the ward and that it should be placed on the ballot; however, he felt there was no urgency--that it could be placed on the November ballot. He stated that he realizes there will be a change in number of registered voters following the General Election in November, but that it is possible it could affect every ward the same. CITY COUNCIL -106- March 13, 1972