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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM
Set Public Hearings for January 31, 2018, and February 7, 2018, to Receive Public
Input on Draft Maps of Voting District Boundaries and Election Sequencing as Part
of Transition to By -District Elections for City Council Members
MEETING DATE: January 17, 2018
PREPARED BY: City Attorney
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set Public Hearings for January 31, 2018, and February 7, 2018, to
receive public input on draft maps of voting district boundaries and
election sequencing as part of the transition to by -district elections
for City Council members.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On October 31, 2017, the City received a letter from the Mexican
American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF),
threatening to sue the city for alleged violations of the California
Voting Rights Act (the "CVRA") (Elec. Code sections14025-14032), unless the city voluntarily converts to
a "by -district" election system. MALDEF's letter asserts that the City's at -large system for the election of
city council members results in Latino vote dilution and prevents Latino voters from electing candidates of
their choice. MALDEF has served similar letters and subsequently filed lawsuits against cities for alleged
CVRA violations.
On December 12, 2017 the City Council adopted a resolution initiating procedures for establishing and
implementing by -district elections for City Council members. Council's adoption of the resolution was not
based on any admission or concession that the City would ultimately be found to have violated the
CVRA; rather, the risks and costs associated with protracted CVRA litigation, particularly in light of results
in all other cities that have fought to retain at -large voting.
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010, five public hearings need to be held to provide the public with
an overview of the process required to transition to by -district elections, receive public input, and
establish boundaries and compositions of districts to be established. The first public hearing was held on
December 20, 2017, the second public hearing will be held on January 17, 2018, and the third and fourth
public hearings on January 31, 2018, and February 7, 2018, respectively.
Staff recommends that the City Council set the third of the five public hearings for 7 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 31, 2018, a special Council meeting, and the fourth public hearing for 7 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 7, 2018, a regular Council meeting, to receive public input on draft maps of voting district
boundaries and election sequencing as part of the transition to by -district elections for City Council
members pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost to publish the notice of public hearing.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: City Clerk's Elections Budget (10005000.72450)
JaniceJID. Magdich, City Attorney
APPROVED:
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ity Manager
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PUNTO DE ORDEN DEL DIA edial
CITY OF LODI
COMUNICACION DEL CONSEJO
TITULO DE AGENDA:
Audiencias Publicas programadas para el 31 de Enero de 2018 y el 7 de
Febrero de 2018 para adquirir una vision general pertinente a los bocetos
de los mapas demarcando los Distritos Electorales y la secuencia de las
Elecciones como parte de la Transicion a Elecciones Por -Distrito para la
Votacion de los Miembros del Consejo Municipal
FECHA DE LA REUNION: 17 de Enero de 2018
PREPARADO POR: El Fiscal Municipal
ACCION RECOMENDADA: Audiencias publicas programadas para el 31 de Enero de 2018 y el 7 de
Febrero de 2018 para adquirir opiniones publicas pertinente a los
bocetos de los mapas demarcando los distritos electorales y la sucesion
de las elecciones como parte de la transicion a elecciones por distrito para la votacion de los Miembros
del Consejo Municipal.
ANTECEDENTES: El 31 de Octubre de 2017, el Municipio recibio una carta del Fondo
Mexico-Americano de Defensa Legal y Educacion (MALDEF)
amenazando con demandar a la Ciudad por presuntas contravenciones
de la ley de Derecho al Voto de California (CVRA") (Codigo de Elecciones §§ 14025-14032), a menos
que la Ciudad se convierta a un sistema de elecciones "por distrito". La carta de MALDEF afirma que el
sistema de elecciones generales del Municipio para la eleccion de los Miembros del Consejo Municipal
resulta en la dilucion del voto latino e impide a electores Latinos a elegir candidatos de su predileccion.
MALDEF ha entregado cartas similares y posteriormente ha presentado demandas en contra de los
Municipios por presuntas violaciones de CVRA (La Ley de Derecho de Voto de California).
El 12 de Diciembre de 2017, la Ciudad adopto una resolucion para iniciar el procedimiento para
establecer e implementar las elecciones por distrito para la votacion de los Miembros del Consejo
Municipal. La adopcion de la resolucion por el Consejo, no fue basada en ninguna admision o concesion
de que la ciudad ha violado la Ley de Derecho al Voto de California, mss bien, los riesgos y costos
relacionados con contiendas alargadas de CVRA —particularmente, fue en vista de los resultados en
otras ciudades que han peleado para retener la votacion de elecciones generales.
De acuerdo al Articulo 10010 del Codigo de Elecciones, cinco audiencias publicas se Ilevaran a cabo
para proporcionarle al publico un resumen del proceso que se requiere para efectuar la transicion a
elecciones por distrititos, para obtener opiniones del publico, y para establecer las demarcaciones y
composiciones de los distritos que seran instituidos. La primera audiencia publica se celebro el 20 de
Diciembre de 2017. La segunda audiencia publica se Ilevara a cabo el 17 de Enero de 2018 y la tercera
y cuarta audiencia publica el 31 de Enero y el 7 de Febrero de 2018 respectivamente.
El personal recomienda que el Consejo Municipal programe la tercer de las cinco audiencias publicas
para el miercoles 31 de Enero de 2018 a las 7:00 p.m., junta especial del Consejo, y la cuarta audiencia
APROBADO'
Stephen chwabauer,
inistrador Municipal
publica para el miercoles 7 de Febrero de 2018 a las 7:00 p.m., junta regular del Consejo, para obtener
una vision general del publico pertinente al diseno de los mapas demarcando los distritos electorates y
Ia secuencia de las elecciones como parte del cambio a elecciones por-distrito para la votacion de los
Miembros del Consejo Municipal de acuerdo al Articulo 10010 del Codigo de Elecciones.
IMPACTO FISCAL: El costo para publicar el aviso de Ia audiencia publica.
PRESUPUESTO DISPONIBLE: Presupuesto de Elecciones del Secretario Municipal (10005000.72450)
Janice D. Magdich, Fiscal Municipal
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SUBJECT:
Please immediately confirm receipt
of this fax by calling 333-6702
CITY OF LODI
P. O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT ON DRAFT MAPS OF
VOTING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ELECTION SEQUENCING AS
PART OF TRANSITION TO "BY -DISTRICT" ELECTIONS FOR CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
PUBLISH DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018
LEGAL AD
TEAR SHEETS WANTED: One (1) please
SEND AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO:
LNS ACCT. #0510052
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO, CITY CLERK
City of Lodi
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
DATED: THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018
ORDERED BY: JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO
CITY CLERK
PAMELA M. FARRIS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ELIZABETH BURGOS
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT ON DRAFT MAPS OF VOTING
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ELECTION SEQUENCING AS PART OF THE CITY'S
TRANSITION FROM AN "AT -LARGE" ELECTION SYSTEM OF ELECTING CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO A "BY -DISTRICT" ELECTION SYSTEM
On Thursday, January 18, 2018, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a
copy of a Notice of Public Hearing to receive input on draft maps of voting district
boundaries and election sequencing as part of the City's transition from an "at -large"
election system of electing City Council Members to a "by -district" election system
(attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A") was posted at the following locations:
Lodi City Clerk's Office
Lodi City Hall Lobby
Lodi Carnegie Forum
WorkNet Office
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on January 18, 2018, at Lodi, California.
PAMELA FARRIS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ORDERED BY:
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO
CITY CLERK
ELIZABETH BURGOS
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
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CITY OF LODI
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: January 31, 2018
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For information regarding this notice please contact:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the hour of
7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will
conduct a public hearing at the Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, to consider
the following item:
a) Receive public input on draft maps of voting district
boundaries and election sequencing as part of the City's
transition from an "at -Targe" election system of electing City
Council Members to a "by -district" election system.
The City Council adopted a resolution of intention on December 12, 2017, to transition
from at -large to by -district elections in order to ensure compliance with the California
Voting Rights Act of 2001 ("CVRA") and Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 ("FVRA"). At
the public hearing described in this notice, the City Council may receive staff
presentations regarding the draft district maps, discuss the draft maps, and potentially
eliminate some of the draft maps from further consideration.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the Office of the City Attorney,
221 West Pine Street, Lodi, (209) 333-6701. All interested persons are invited to
present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may be filed with
the City Clerk, City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2nd Floor, Lodi, 95240, at any time prior
to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said hearing.
If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to
the close of the public hearing.
By Order of the Lodi City Council:
f'' ifer M. �- rraiolo
y Clerk
Dated: January 17, 2018
Approved as to form:
Janice D._Magdich
City Attorney
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AVISO: Para obtener ayuda interpretativa con esta noticia, por favor Ilame a la oficina de la
Secretaria Municipal, a las (209) 333-6702.
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CITY OF LODI
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PIJBLICA
Fecha: 31 de Enero de 2018
Hora: 7:00 p.m.
Para informacion pertinente a este aviso por favor contacte a.
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
Actuaria Municipal
Telefono: (209) 333-6702
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PIJBLICA
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA QUE el miercoles 31 de Enero de 2018 a la hora de las
7:00 p.m., o tan pronto sea posible que se pueda ofr este asunto, el Consejo Municipal efectuara
una audiencia publica en el Carnegie F�rum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, para considerar el
siguiente punto:
a) Para obtener la opinion general del publico pertinente a los bocetos de los
mapas sobre las demarcaciones de los distritos electorales y la sucesion
de las elecciones como parte de la transicion del Municipio de un sistema
de "elecciones generales" a un sistema electoral "por distrito" para la
eleccion de los miembros del Consejo Municipal.
El Consejo Municipal adopto una resoluci6n de prop6sito el 12 de Diciembre de 2017, para
convertirse de elecciones generales a elecciones por distrito para cerciorarse del acatamiento de
la Ley de Derecho al Voto de California del 2001 ("CVRA") y la Ley Federal de Derecho de
Votaci6n de 1985 ("FVRA"). En la audiencia pubica descrita en este aviso el Consejo Municipal
puede obtener presentaciones del personal sobre los bocetos de los mapas de los distritos,
conversar sobre los mapas delineados y posiblemente eliminar algunos de los mapas disenados
sin mos consideraci6n adicional.
Se puede obtener informaci6n pertinente a este punto en la Direcci6n del Fiscal Municipal, 221
West Pine Street, Lodi, (209) 333-6701. Toda persona interesada este invitada a presentar su
punto de vista y su comentario sobre el tema. Declaraciones por escrito pueden ser presentadas
con el Secretario Municipal en City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2do. piso, Lodi 95240, en
cualquier momento antes de la audiencia programada en este documento. Declaraciones orales
se pueden hacer durante la dicha audiencia.
Si desaffa el asunto en un tribunal, puede ser limitado a Onicamente plantear cuestiones que
usted y alguien mes hayan planteado durante la audiencia publica detallada en este aviso o por
correspondencia escrita, entregada al Secretario Municipal, 221 West Pine Street, durante o
antes que se finalice la audiencia publica.
Por Orden del Consejo Municipal de Lodi
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
Actuaria Municipal
Fechado: 17 de Enero de 2018
Aprobado en su redacci6n:
Janice D. Magdich
Fiscal Municipal
OBSERVACION: Si necesita asistencia con la traducci6n de este aviso, por favor Ilame a la
oficina del Secretario Municipal al (209) 333-6702.
Public Hearing 3•Spanish.doc
SUBJECT:
Please immediately confirm receipt
of this fax by calling 333-6702
CITY OF LODI
P. O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT ON DRAFT MAPS OF
VOTING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ELECTION SEQUENCING AS
PART OF TRANSITION TO "BY -DISTRICT" ELECTIONS FOR CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
PUBLISH DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018
LEGAL AD
TEAR SHEETS WANTED: One (11 please
SEND AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO:
LNS ACCT. #0510052
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO, CITY CLERK
City of Lodi
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
DATED: THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018
ORDERED BY: JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO
CITY CLERK
PAMELA M. FARRIS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ELIZABETH BURGOS
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
Verify Appearance of this Legal in the Newspaper — Copy to File
LNS
Emailed to the Sentinel at classified1@lodinews.com at (time) on (date) (pages)
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forms\advins.doc
DECLARATION OF POSTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT ON DRAFT MAPS OF VOTING
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ELECTION SEQUENCING AS PART OF THE CITY'S
TRANSITION FROM AN "AT -LARGE" ELECTION SYSTEM OF ELECTING CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO A "BY -DISTRICT" ELECTION SYSTEM
On Thursday, January 18, 2018, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a
copy of a Notice of Public Hearing to receive input on draft maps of voting district
boundaries and election sequencing as part of the City's transition from an "at -large"
election system of electing City Council Members to a "by -district" election system
(attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A") was posted at the following locations:
Lodi City Clerk's Office
Lodi City Hall Lobby
Lodi Carnegie Forum
WorkNet Office
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on January 18, 2018, at Lodi, California.
ORDERED BY:
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO
CITY CLERK
PAMELA FARRIS ELIZABETH BURGOS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
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Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: February 7, 2018
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For information regarding this notice please contact:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
EX Hi EsIT h
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at the hour of
7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will
conduct a public hearing at the Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, to consider
the following item:
a) Receive public input on draft maps of voting district
boundaries and election sequencing as part of the City's
transition from an "at -large" election system of electing City
Council Members to a "by -district" election system.
The City Council adopted a resolution of intention on December 12, 2017, to transition
from at -large to by -district elections in order to ensure compliance with the California
Voting Rights Act of 2001 ("CVRA") and Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 ("FVRA"). At
the public hearing described in this notice, the City Council may receive staff
presentations regarding the draft district maps, discuss the draft maps, and potentially
select a voting district map to adopt at a subsequent public hearing.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the Office of the City Attorney,
221 West Pine Street, Lodi, (209) 333-6701. All interested persons are invited to
present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may be filed with
the City Clerk, City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2nd Floor, Lodi, 95240, at any time prior
to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said hearing.
If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to
the close of the public hearing.
By Order of the Lodi City Council:
1nrii er►� a rai` o1oL
City Clerk
Dated: January 17, 2018
Approved as to form:
r7 r
aanice 9. Magdich
City Attorney
AVISO: Para obtener ayuda interpretative con esta noticia, por favor Ilame a la oficina de la
Secretaria Municipal, a las (209) 333-6702.
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CITY OF LODI
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA
Fecha: 7 de Febrero de 2018
Hora: 7:00 p.m.
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Para informaci6n pertinente a este aviso por favor contacte a:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
Actuaria Municipal
Telefono: (209) 333-6702
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA QUE: el miercoles 7 de Febrero de 2018, a la hora
de las 7:00 p.m., o tan pronto sea posible que se pueda ofr este asunto, el Consejo
Municipal efectuara una audiencia publica en el Carnegie F�rum, 305 West Pine Street,
Lodi, para considerar el siguiente punto:
a) Para obtener la opinion general del publico pertinente a los bocetos de los
mapas sobre las demarcaciones de los distritos electorales y la sucesion
de las elecciones como parte de la transicion del Municipio de un sistema
de "elecciones generales" a un sistema electoral "por distrito" para la
eleccion de los miembros del Consejo Municipal.
El Consejo Municipal adopto una resoluci6n de proposito el 12 de Diciembre de 2017, para
convertirse de elecciones generales a elecciones por distrito para cerciorarse del acatamiento de
la Ley de Derecho al Voto de California del 2001 ("CVRA") y la Ley Federal de Derecho de
Votacion de 1985 ("FVRA"). En la audiencia p ibica descrita en este aviso el Consejo Municipal
puede obtener presentaciones del personal sobre los bocetos de los mapas de los distritos,
converser sobre los mapas delineados y posiblemente seleccionar un mapa de distrito electoral
para que sea adoptado durante una audiencia publica subsiguiente.
Se puede obtener informaci6n pertinente a este punto en la Direcci�n del Fiscal Municipal, 221
West Pine Street, Lodi, (209) 333-6701. Toda persona interesada este invitada a presentar su
punto de vista y su comentario sobre el tema. Declaraciones por escrito pueden ser presentadas
con el Secretario Municipal en City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2do. piso, Lodi 95240, en
cualquier momento antes de la audiencia programada en este documento. Declaraciones orales
se pueden hacer durante la dicha audiencia.
Si desaffa el asunto en un tribunal, puede ser limitado a unicamente plantear cuestiones que
usted y alguien mas hayan planteado durante la audiencia publica detallada en este aviso o por
correspondencia escrita, entregada al Secretario Municipal, 221 West Pine Street, durante o
antes que se finalice la audiencia publica.
Por Orden del Consejo Municipal de Lodi:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
Actuaria Municipal
Fechado: el 17 de Enero de 2018
Aprobado en su redacci6n:
Janice D. Magdich
Fiscal Municipal
OBSERVACION: Si necesita asistencia con la traducci6n de este aviso, por favor (lame a la
oficina del Secretario Municipal al (209) 333-6702.
Public Hearing 4 Spanish.doc