ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A VOTING DISTRICT MAP WHEREAS, the City of Fullerton must use new census data to review, and if needed, redraw district lines to reflect changes in local populations, otherwise known as redistricting, every ten years.
WHEREAS, the City must complete redistricting using this process no later than April 17, 2022.
WHEREAS, Fullerton voters adopted Ordinance No. 3230, dividing the city into five voting districts.
WHEREAS, the City evaluated the existing voting districts using 2020 census data, public input and analysis by an expert demographer.
WHEREAS, the City considered the following criteria and interests while drawing and adopting these boundaries: the federal Voting Rights Act, the Fair Maps Act, geographically contiguous boundaries, undivided neighborhoods and “communities of interest”, easily identifiable boundaries, compact districts and non-discrimination relating to political parties.
WHEREAS, the City also considered any delay in voting due to a change in district, respecting voters’ choices and continuity in office and future population growth.
WHEREAS, the City conducted outreach to the public by hosting three public workshops to seek input on criteria considered when drafting district maps, dedicating a webpage with online mapping tools and creating an interactive review map for members of the public to engage and provide feedback throughout the redistricting process.
WHEREAS, the Commission held a hearing on December 15, 2021, before drawing draft maps, and the Commission held a hearing on February 23, 2022, after drawing draft maps, and recommended Maps 111, 112 and 114 to City Council for adoption.
WHEREAS, City Council held public hearings on March 8, 2022, March 29, 2022 and April 5, 2022 and adopted Map 114.
WHEREAS, all legal perquisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
City Council adopts voting district boundaries as indicated on the attached district boundary map.
Council District Map Implementation. This Ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to make technical adjustments to the district boundaries that do not substantively affect the populations in the districts, the eligibility of candidates or the residence of elected officials within any district. The City Clerk must consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any technical adjustments deemed necessary and advise City Council of any such adjustments required in implementation of the districts.
Inconsistencies. This Ordinance repeals or modifies any provision of the Fullerton Municipal Code, or appendices thereto, inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.
Severability. If any court of competent jurisdiction decides to hold for any reason any chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person, invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or its application to other persons. City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that a court may declare any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions of the application thereof to any person, invalid or unconstitutional. No portion of this Ordinance shall supersede any local, State or Federal law, regulation or codes dealing with life safety factors.
Certification. The Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that City Council adopted this ordinance by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the adopted ordinance with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, one copy with the Orange County Registrar of Voters and keep the original copy in the City’s archive. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and publish the ordinance in the manner required by law.
Effective Date. This Ordinance becomes effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 5, 2022. _____________________
Fred Jung
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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Date
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – District Boundary Map
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