HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-15; City Council; ; New City Council District BoundariesCITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
CA Review CM
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Manager
faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2959
Sheila Cobian, Legislative & Constituent Services Director
sheila.cobian@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2917
Cindie McMahon, Assistant City Attorney
cindie.mcmahon@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5986
Subject: New City Council District Boundaries
Recommended Action
Introduce an ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.070 — Establishment of
Council Districts to reflect the new district boundaries from the map adopted by the
Independent Redistricting Commission.
Executive Summary/Discussion
Background
Every ten years, after each federal census, a city with district-based elections must redraw its
district boundaries so that they have substantially equal populations and comply with the
federal and state constitutions and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.
On May 11, 2021, the City of Carlsbad City Council voted to form an Independent Redistricting
Commission to adopt the new City Council district boundaries. The members of the
Independent Redistricting Commission of the City of Carlsbad were selected on July 13, 2021,
by random draw and held their first meeting on July 29, 2021.
Public hearings
In accord with California Elections Code Section 21617.1, Carlsbad's Independent Redistricting
Commission, assisted by a consultant who specializes in redistricting, held four public hearings
to gather input from the public on potential new district boundaries.
The hearing dates and their general focus were:
1.Sept. 23, 2021 - Heard input on communities that should vote together
2.Nov. 13, 2021 - Heard input on district boundaries and discussed what should be
included in draft maps
3.Jan. 13, 2022 - Heard input on draft maps and identified preferred maps
4.Feb. 17, 2022 - Selected new City Council districts boundaries
March 15, 2022 Item #5 Page 1 of 10
At its final public hearing, the Independent Redistricting Commission adopted a resolution
selecting a new map of City Council district boundaries for the City of Carlsbad, Map No. NDC
101c (Exhibit 4).
New boundaries
These new City Council district boundaries:
•Became effective upon adoption of the resolution
•Will apply to Districts 1 and 3 beginning with the November 2022 General Municipal
Election
•Will apply to Districts 2 and 4 beginning with the November 2024 General Municipal
Election.
These changes will not affect the terms of incumbent council members. California Government
Code Section 21626 specifies that the term of office of any council member who has been
elected and whose term of office has not expired shall not be affected by any change in the
boundaries of the district from which the council member was elected.
The Carlsbad Municipal Code now needs to be amended to reflect the new district boundaries
from the map adopted by the Independent Redistrict Commission.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no immediate nor direct fiscal impact from introducing this ordinance.
Next Steps
The next action on this item will be the City Council's second reading of the ordinance.
Following the second reading and adoption of the ordinance, the City Clerk will have the
ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance, published in a newspaper of general circulation
within 15 days.
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental
Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to
cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1.City Council ordinance
2.Revisions to Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.070
3.Independent Redistricting Commission Resolution No. 2022-001
4.Final Map No. NDC 101c
March 15, 2022 Item #5 Page 2 of 10
Exhibit 1
ORDINANCE NO. CS-418
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.070,
SUBDIVISION (A), TO INCLUDE THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP
APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, following each federal decennial census, a city with district-based elections must
redraw the district boundaries so they have substantially equal populations, comply with the federal
and state constitutions, and comply with federal and state law, including the federal Voting Rights Act
of 1965 and the state FAIR MAPS Act; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2021, the City of Carlsbad City Council voted to form an Independent
Redistricting Commission to adopt the new City Council district boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Independent Redistricting Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California was
selected on July 13, 2021; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Elections Code Section 21627.1, the Independent
Redistricting Commission held four public hearings to gather input regarding the composition of the
City Council districts; and
WHEREAS, at its final public hearing on February 17, 2022, the Independent Redistricting
Commission adopted a resolution selecting a new map of City Council district boundaries for the City
of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, the new City Council district boundaries became effective upon adoption of the
resolution and will apply to Districts 1 and 3 beginning with the November 2022 General Municipal
Election and to Districts 2 and 4 beginning with the November 2024 General Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 21626 specifies that the term of office of any
City Council member who has been elected and whose term of office has not expired shall not be
affected by any change in the boundaries of the district from which the council member was elected;
and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Municipal Code needs to be amended to reflect the new district
boundaries from the map adopted by the Independent Redistrict Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.070, subdivision (A) is amended to read as
follows:
2.04.070 Establishment of council districts.
A. Pursuant to Section 2.04.060, city council members shall be elected on a by-
district basis, as that term is defined in California Government Code Section
34871, subdivision (c), from the four council districts.
1. For City Council elections beginning in November 2022:
a.Council District 1 shall comprise all that portion of the city
reflected on Figure A.
b.Council District 2 shall comprise all that portion of the city
reflected on Figure B.
c.Council District 3 shall comprise all that portion of the city
reflected on Figure A.
d.Council District 4 shall comprise all that portion of the city
reflected on Figure B.
2. For City Council elections beginning in November 2024 and continuing
in effect until amended or repealed:
a.Council District 1 shall comprise all that portion of the city
reflected on Figure A.
b.Council District 2 shall comprise all that portion of the city
reflected on Figure A.
c.Council District 3 shall comprise all that portion of the city
reflected on Figure A.
d.Council District 4 shall comprise all that portion of the city
reflected on Figure A.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption and the City
Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary
of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 15th
day of March 2022, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the day of 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
MATT HALL, Mayor
FAVIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager
(SEAL)
Exhibit 2
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.070(A)
2.04.070 Establishment of council districts.
A. Pursuant to Section 2.04.060, city council members shall be elected on a by-district
basis, as that term is defined in California Government Code Section 34871, subdivision
(c), from the four council districts, described as follows, which shall continue in effect
until they are amended or repealed:
1.For City Council elections beginning in November 2022:
a. Council District 1 shall comprise all that portion of the city reflected on
Figure A.
2b. Council District 2 shall comprise all that portion of the city reflected on
Figure AB.
.3c. Council District 3 shall comprise all that portion of the city reflected on
Figure A.
4. Council District 4 shall comprise all that portion of the city reflected on
Figure BA.
2.For City Council elections beginning in November 2024 and continuing in effect
until amended or repealed:
a.Council District 1 shall comprise all that portion of the city reflected on
Figure A.
b.Council District 2 shall comprise all that portion of the city reflected on
Figure A.
c.Council District 3 shall comprise all that portion of the city reflected on
Figure A.
d.Council District 4 shall comprise all that portion of the city reflected on
Figure A.
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FAVI&WA MEDINA
CITY CLE K SERVICES MANAGER
(SEAL)
Exhibit 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF FOUR CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICTS BASED ON THE 2020 DECENNIAL FEDERAL CENSUS
WHEREAS, following each federal decennial census, a city with district-based elections must redraw the
district boundaries so they have substantially equal populations and they comply with the federal and state
constitutions and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2021, the City of Carlsbad City Council voted to form an Independent Redistricting
Commission to adopt the new City Council district boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Independent Redistricting Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California was selected on
July 13, 2021; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Elections Code Section 21627.1, the Independent Redistricting
Commission held four public hearings to gather input regarding the composition of the City Council Districts;
and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held on Sept. 23, 2021, Nov. 13, 2021, Jan. 13, 2022 and Feb. 17, 2022;
and
WHEREAS, the Independent Redistricting Commission held regular meetings on July 29, 2021, Sept. 9,
2021, Oct. 28, 2021, Nov. 18, 2021, Dec. 16, 2021 and Jan. 27, 2021 to gather additional public input.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Independent Redistricting Commission of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.The Commission selects Map No. NDC 101c as the final map of the City of Carlsbad's four City
Council districts based on 2020 Decennial Federal Census.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the Independent Redistricting Commission
of the City of Carlsbad on the 17th day of February, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Stanley, Arndt, Cadwallader, Harris.
NAYS: Fabian°, Ashton, Sardina.
ABSENT: None.
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Sheila Cobian, Legislative & Constituent Services Director
Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Manager
Cindie McMahon, Assistant City Attorney
March 15, 2022
New City Council District
Boundaries
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Introduce an ordinance amending Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 2.04.070 –
Establishment of Council Districts –to reflect
the new district boundaries from the map
adopted by the Independent Redistricting
Commission
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
BACKGROUND
•Every 10 years, after the federal census, the city must
redraw its district boundaries
•Districts must:
–have substantially equal populations
–comply with the federal and state constitutions
–comply with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 and
the state FAIR MAPS Act
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING
COMMISSION
•City Council formed an Independent Redistricting
Commission
•Commission was selected on July 13, 2021
•Commission held 6 meetings and 4 public hearings
from late July 2021 to mid February 2022
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
•At its final public hearing on Feb. 17, 2022, the
Commission adopted a new district boundary map
•The new district boundary map became effective upon
adoption
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
NEW CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
•Adopted by Independent
Redistricting Commission
Resolution 2022-001
•Effective Feb. 17, 2022
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
•Will apply to Districts 1 and 3 beginning with the
November 2022 General Municipal Election
•Will apply to Districts 2 and 4 beginning with the
November 2024 General Municipal Election
•Will not affect the current terms of incumbent council
members
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
MUNICIPAL CODE
The Carlsbad Municipal Code needs to be
amended to reflect the new district boundaries
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Introduce an ordinance amending Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 2.04.070 –
Establishment of Council Districts –to reflect
the new district boundaries from the map
adopted by the Independent Redistricting
Commission
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
QUESTIONS?
ITEM 5: NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES