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File Number: 25-113 Map. June 2, 2025 City will hold its Fourth Public Hearing. City to solicit public input regarding draft Map. If the draft Map is revised during or after the two public hearings, it must again be publicly available seven (7) days prior to final adoption. After finalization of draft maps, the City must publish and make publicly accessible at least one draft map along with the sequence of elections if election of councilmembers is staggered. June 16, 2025 City Council to vote on the adoption of the final Map along with Ordinance. July 5, 2025 Deadline for City to hold all public hearings and community input meetings. FINANCIAL IMPACTS Actions taken following approval of the Written Agreement, including but not limited to outreach efforts and coordination with legal counsel to assure compliance with applicable laws, will necessitate staff time and resources. If the City follows the prescribed process under the CVRA and the FAIR MAPS Act, its financial liability to the plaintiff’s attorneys will be capped at approximately $30,000 (subject to adjustment). In contrast, failing to act could expose the City to substantially higher litigation costs. Litigating a CVRA claim is costly, and the City Attorney has reviewed and analyzed an extensive history of public agencies entering into past settlements where litigation commenced and/or judgments were rendered that exceeded millions of dollars in legal fees and associated costs. Notably, such judgments often mandated the public entity to transition to district-based elections anyway. Therefore, the City risks significant financial liability if it does not take timely action to transition to district-based elections. CONCLUSION Given the legal risks and financial implications, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Written Agreement. This approach not only maintains the City’s position for minimizing the potential legal and financial exposure but also reinforces the democratic principles outlined in both the CVRA and the City Charter. Engaging the public in this process will ensure that the new district boundaries are drawn in a manner that enhances representation and complies with all applicable legal frameworks. ATTACHMENTS A: Resolution B: Notice of CVRA Violation (November 19, 2024) C: District Maps PREPARED BY: Kelly B. Clancy, CMC, City Clerk, City Manager’s Office Page 5 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/4/2025