Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk's Office
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SUBJECT: Overview of the Upcoming Redistricting Process Including the Possible Formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee, and Approval of an Agreement with National Demographics Corporation to Assist in the Map Drawing Process in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides Council with a brief overview on the upcoming redistricting process and potential formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee and authorizes an agreement with National Demographics Corporation to assist with demography work potentially adjusting the current City Council district map after release of the 2020 Census data.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Providing staff direction on the formation of a Redistricting Advisory Committee; and,
B. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with National Demographics Corporation in a not to exceed amount of $50,000 for redistricting consulting and demography work; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the necessary documents; and,
D. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $35,000 from the unencumbered, unreserved General Fund balance in the City Clerk's Division Professional Services expense account 001-0204-512.17-00.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve subject to amendments (specify in motion); or
3. Refer back to staff for revisions; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Section 1.17 "Council Districts"; Elections Code Section 21620 et seq.
DISCUSSION
Until 2016, the City of Merced Council Members were elected at-large. In 2016, the City began the transition from at-large to by district elections with elections in Districts 1, 3, and 5 taking place. In November of 2018, the elections in Districts 2, 4, and 6 took place completing the transition to district-based elections. The transition to district-bas...
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