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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX 2 <br />system to a district-based election system as authorized by Elections Code Section 10010 for use <br />in the City’s election for City Councilmembers commencing in November 2026. <br /> <br />3. The City Clerk is directed to publicize and post information regarding the proposed transition to a <br />district-based election system, including relevant maps, notices, agendas and other information <br />and to establish a means of communication to receive comments and answer questions from the <br />public. <br /> <br />4. The City Council hereby approves the tentative timeline as set forth in Exhibit A, attached to and <br />made a part of this resolution, for conducting public hearings to solicit and receive public input <br />and testimony on proposed district-based electoral maps and district-based election systems, <br />and for the City Council’s evaluation, possible refinement and ultimate adoption of a district- <br />based election system for election of City Council members. <br /> <br />5. The tentative timeline contained in Exhibit A may be adjusted by the City Manager as she deems <br />necessary or appropriate, provided that such adjustments shall not prevent the City from <br />complying with the time frames specified by Elections Code Section 10010, or such other <br />timeframes as may be stipulated. <br /> <br />6. The City Council directs the City Manager to continue to work with the City Attorney to resolve all <br />legal issues necessary to give effect to this Resolution and to meet the tentative timeline set forth <br />in Exhibit A. <br /> <br />7. Nothing contained herein shall preclude the City Council from selecting an alternative election <br />system or making any alternative decision, should the public input and testimony and other <br />evidence at the hearings indicate that an alternative district map, election system, or decision is <br />appropriate for the City. <br /> <br />8. The City Council should not on its own adopt an ordinance that converts the City’s existing <br />election system without first subjecting the proposal for voter approval. <br /> <br />9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. <br />Introduced by _______ and passed and adopted this 6th day of January 2025, by the following vote: <br />AYES: () <br />NOES: () <br />ABSENT: () <br />ATTEST: <br /> Kelly B. Clancy, CMC <br />City Clerk DRAFT