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File Number: 25-113 The term “by districts” as used in this article shall mean election of members of the legislative body by voters of the district alone. The term “from districts” shall mean election of members of the legislative body who are residents of the district from which they are elected by the voters of the entire city. “Geographical area making up the district” shall in the case of elections by district mean the district, and in the case of elections from districts shall mean the entire city except with respect to the residence requirements imposed by Section 34882. With the use of the permissive term “may,” Sections 34886 and 34871 support the City’s argument that it has discretion as to whether it first wants to adopt an ordinance or put to vote a charter amendment. These statutes do not mandate adoption of district-based elections by ordinance, and the City’s preference to abide by its Charter and move to district-based elections only by voter approval is arguably consistent with the CVRA. C.Next Steps and Timeline If the Council adopts the resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Written Agreement then the: ·Safe Harbor Period is extended for an additional 90 days, pushing the deadline to July 5, 2025; ·The Prospective Plaintiff is once again barred from filing suit during the period; and ·The City’s financial cap on the recovery of attorneys’ fees would remain. A timeline contemplating the written agreement is provided below: Date Action April 7, 2025 City Council votes to enter into a Written Agreement with Mr. Bulatao to extend the safe harbor period for an additional 90 days. Pursuant to the CVRA, the Written Agreement will include a requirement that the district boundaries will be established no later than six months before the City’s next regular election to select city councilmembers. City Attorney will consequently prepare a Written Agreement, Resolution, and Staff Report. April 17, 2025 The City makes available on its website a tentative schedule of the public outreach events and the public hearings pursuant to this section no later than 10 days after the City enters into Written Agreement with Mr. Bulatao. April 21, 2025 City will hold its First Public Hearing. The City may conduct additional outreach regarding the redistricting process and public participation prior to these two hearings. May 5, 2025 City will hold its Second Public Hearing. May 12, 2025 City to publish the draft Map (City’s existing Map) - seven days before third public hearing. If members of the City Council are elected in their districts at different times to provide for staggered terms of office, the City will also publish the potential sequence of the staggered elections. May 19, 2025 City will hold its Third Public Hearing. City to solicit public input regarding draft Page 4 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/4/2025