Agenda packet — Gonzales City Council, March 23, 2023

Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, during normal business hours.

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A G E N D A

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 117 FOURTH STREET
GONZALES, CA 93926
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. ROLL CALL- City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk, Council Member Liz Silva, Council Member Lorraine Worthy, Council Maria Orozco, Mayor Jose L. Rios

PUBLIC NOTICE
This meeting is being conducted consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The public may participate in person or online via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89725842684 or call 1-1669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 897 2584 2684. If you wish to make either a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, please use the Raise Hand function. You will be allowed three minutes for your comments.

If you choose not to attend the City Council meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment limited to 250 words or less by 12:00p.m. on the day of the meeting to the City Clerk at [email protected]

REGULAR AGENDA

2. Transition to District-Based Elections for Councilmembers – Proposed District Maps – Public Hearing #3
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing and Receive Public Comment
c) Close Public Hearing
d) Council Discussion
e) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Provide direction to staff and the City’s Districting Consultant on the draft plans for the proposed boundaries of three voting districts

ADJOURNMENT

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (831) 675-5000. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (CFR 35.102-

35.104 ADA Title II). This is a public meeting and as such, can be seen live by people present or online and is being recorded; therefore; anything you say or do here is public information. The recordings are available online.

City of Gonzales

CITY ATTORNEY

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 23, 2023
FROM: Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Transition to District-Based Elections for Councilmembers – Proposed District Maps – Public Hearing #3

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, receive public comment and provide direction to Staff and the City’s Districting Consultant on the draft plans for the proposed boundaries of three voting districts.

BACKGROUND
The City Council has initiated the process for conversion from the current at-large voting system for selecting councilmembers to a “by-district” system. Two public hearings were conducted on October 25 and December 14, 2022 at which the City’s consultant in this matter, National Demographics Corporation (“NDC”), explained the conversion process, explained the methods by which voting districts are formed, and received comments and questions from the City Council and members of the public. (The first two meetings were held as joint meetings with the City of Soledad as a convenient cost-savings effort, with one meeting held in Gonzales and one meeting held in Soledad.) At this stage in the process for the establishment of the electoral districts, the City Council must now consider the proposed boundaries for four (4) City Council districts.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The purpose of holding this public hearing is to receive input and comments from the Council and the public on any draft maps the public has submitted and on the three draft plans that have been prepared and professionally reproduced by NDC. The maps have been prepared in compliance with the criteria established by the Fair Maps Act- Elections Code Section 21601. Such requirements include that districts shall be substantially equal in population, shall to the extent practicable be geographically AGENDA
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contiguous, shall to the extent practicable respect the geographic integrity of any local neighborhood or local community of interest, shall be easily identifiable and understandable to residents (bounded by natural and artificial barriers, streets and city boundaries), and to the extent practicable, shall be drawn to encourage geographical compactness in a manner that nearby areas of population are not bypassed in favor of more distant populations. The maps and demographic profiles for each map have been made available to the public since March 9, 2023 on the City’s website. Tonight’s meeting will be the first of three public hearings on this process to establish the districts.

It is also recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction on the tentative schedule for the remaining public hearings so that they can be properly noticed and posted on the City’s website.

Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.

Explain: District mapping is arguably a means of ensuring that the elected Council better represents the heritage of the City and results in all community members having a say in maintaining the important qualities that make Gonzales a special place to live.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.

Explain: See above.

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Explain: N/A.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes No X N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment Yes No X N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: See above.

ALTERNATIVES
Both the Council and the public are free to request modifications to any of the maps presented this evening.

BUDGET IMPACT
At this point the only cost the City has incurred is the previously approved cost for the City’s consultant.

The mapping activities discussed this evening are covered by such costs.

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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
This evening’s public hearing was noticed by publication, posting on the City’s website and Facebook page, and physically posted at City Hall.

Attachments:

1. Public Hearing Notice

2. Plans and Demographic Profiles for Three Draft Maps
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P.O. BOX 647 147 FOURTH ST. GONZALES, CALIFORNIA 93926
PHONE: (831) 675-5000 FAX: (831) 675-2644 www.gonzalesca.gov

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Gonzales will conduct a Public Hearing at a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, to consider the item referenced below.

CREATION OF A CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT-BASED ELECTORAL SYSTEM PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10010
This is the third in a series of public hearings to provide information and receive community input on communities of interest, district maps and election sequencing for the formation of City Council districts for elections in Gonzales commencing with the General Municipal Election in November 2024. The City’s districting consultant, NDC, plans to introduce several boundary maps for proposed voting districts. Copies of the maps are available on the City’s Webpage at https://gonzalesca.gov/government/information-center/news. Copies of maps will also be available at the hearing. The public is invited to this and future public hearings to ask questions and provide input regarding the content of draft maps and the proposed sequence of elections.

The City Council will discuss and consider and provide direction on the district map(s), including but not limited to modification of proposed district boundaries and such other matters as may be related to the formation of City Council districts. No final action on district maps will be taken at this meeting.

Interpreter services will be provided, and a translated copy of this notice will be made available.

All documents prepared for the above-described matter are available for review in the offices of the City Clerk, 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, CA, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Persons interested should appear at the above Public Hearing in order to make their comments known. Persons who are unable to attend may direct their written comments to the City Clerk. Should you be unable to attend the meeting, you may direct written comments to Mary Villegas at P.O. Box 647 / 147 Fourth St, Gonzales, CA 93926, or by e-mail at [email protected] Dated at Gonzales, California, this 9th day of March 2023 /s/ Trevin W. Barber, City Clerk
En caso de que usted necesite ayuda en leer o en entender este aviso de audiencia pública, usted puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Edificio Municipal en 147 Fourth Street o llamar al número (831) 675-5000, y el aviso será traducido para usted.

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Attachment: Public Hearing Notice (2667 : Transition to District-Based Elections for Councilmembers - Proposed District Maps - Public H. #3) 1 2
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EL CAM REAL S
S Alta St
Gloria Rd
Jersey
Dr
Katherine St
Gonzales River Rd
Rincon Rd
Fanoe Rd
Burgundy Way
Brockman Dr
Herold Pky
Chablis Way
Fremen Ln
Elko St
5th St
Colombard Cir
Champagne Way
Cabernet Dr
Fairview Dr
Charolais Dr
Centennial Dr
Venice Way
Alta
St
Tavernetti Rd
Merlot Way
8th St
Sommer Dr
Gamay Pl
Cielo Vista Ave
Longhorn
Dr
Belden St
B St
Michael Cir
A St
C St
Fredrick Cir
Del Monte Dr
Mustang
Way
Rhone Way
10th St
Holstein Way
Day St
S Belden St
3rd St
Center St
2nd St
S Center St
Gonzalez Cir
7th St
Amore Ct
Devon
Way
1st St
4th St
Rincon Cir
Chianti Way
Gloria Ct
Rincon Ct
Angus Dr
Juri Cir
6th St
City of Gonzales2023 Districting
National Demographics Corporation, February 22, 2023.

Proposed Election Sequence:2024: Districts 2 (Funk)2026: Districts 1 (Orozco & Worthy), 3 (Silva) and 4 (vacant) Zero-population, non-contiguousCity territory is included in District 3.

Map layers
Tan
Railroad
River
Streets
Water Area
©2021 CALIPER Packet Pg. 6
Attachment: Plans and Demographic Profiles for Three Draft Maps (2667 : Transition to District-Based Tan
District 1
Total Pop 2,152
Deviation from ideal -14
% Deviation -0.65%
% Hisp 89.3%
% NH White 7%
% NH Black 0%
% Asian-American 3%
Total 989
% Hisp 73%
% NH White 21%
% NH Black 0%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 6%
Total 959
% Latino est. 88%
% Spanish-Surnamed 79%
% Asian-Surnamed 1%
% Filipino-Surnamed 1%
% NH White est. 15%
% NH Black 2%
Total 718
% Latino est. 86%
% Spanish-Surnamed 78%
% Asian-Surnamed 1%
% Filipino-Surnamed 2%
% NH White est. 16%
% NH Black 2%
Total 466
% Latino est. 85%
% Spanish-Surnamed 77%
% Asian-Surnamed 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed 1%
% NH White est. 16%
% NH Black est. 2%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 2,011
age0-19 34%
age20-60 53%
age60plus 13%
immigrants 32%
naturalized 21%
english 31%
spanish 68%
asian-lang 1%
other lang 0%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less than Very Well" 20%
hs-grad 50%
bachelor 5%
graduatedegree 5%
Child in Household child-under18 50%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 59%
income 0-25k 5%
income 25-50k 23%
income 50-75k 12%
income 75-200k 46%
income 200k-plus 14%
single family 98%
multi-family 2%
rented 24%
owned 76%
Total population data from the 2020 Decennial Census.

Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database.

7.80%
92%
5%
0%
2%
4,079
83%
13%
0%
3%
3,462
89%
83%
1%
2%
12%
1%
2,500
88%
81%
1%
1%
13%
1%
1,588
84%
78%
1%
1%
16%
1%
8,581
33%
55%
12%
32%
20%
29%
70%
1%
0%
27%
56%
4%
3%
55%
64%
11%
24%
16%
44%
5%
77%
23%
45%
55%
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Total Pop
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Voter Registration
(Nov 2020)
Voter Turnout
(Nov 2020)
Voter Turnout
(Nov 2018)
Age
Immigration
Language spoken at home
Education
(among those age 25+)
Household Income
Housing Stats
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Attachment: Plans and Demographic Profiles for Three Draft Maps (2667 : Transition to District-Based Elections for Councilmembers - 1 4
2 3
Johnson Crk

EL CAM REAL S
S Alta St
Gloria Rd
Jersey
Dr
Katherine St
Gonzales River Rd
Rincon Rd
Fanoe Rd
Burgundy Way
Brockman Dr
Herold Pky
Chablis Way
Fremen Ln
Elko St
5th St
Colombard Cir
Champagne Way
Cabernet Dr
Fairview Dr
Charolais Dr
Centennial Dr
Venice Way
Alta
St
Tavernetti Rd
Merlot Way
8th St
Sommer Dr
Gamay Pl
Cielo Vista Ave
Longhorn
Dr
Belden St
B St
Michael Cir
A St
C St
Fredrick Cir
Del Monte Dr
Mustang
Way
Rhone Way
10th St
Holstein Way
Day St
S Belden St
3rd St
Center St
2nd St
S Center St
Gonzalez Cir
7th St
Amore Ct
Devon
Way
1st St
4th St
Rincon Cir
Zinfandel Cir
Gloria Ct
Rincon Ct
Angus Dr
Juri Cir
6th St
City of Gonzales2023 Districting
National Demographics Corporation, February 22, 2023.

Proposed Election Sequence:2024: Districts 2 (Funk)2026: Districts 1 (Orozco & Worthy), 3 (Silva) and 4 (vacant) Zero-population, non-contiguousCity territory is included in District 3.

Map layers
Maroon
Railroad
River
Streets
Water Area
©2021 CALIPER Packet Pg. 8
Attachment: Plans and Demographic Profiles for Three Draft Maps (2667 : Transition to District-Based Maroon
District 1
Total Pop 2,212
Deviation from ideal 46
% Deviation 2.12%
% Hisp 89.5%
% NH White 6%
% NH Black 0%
% Asian-American 3%
Total 971
% Hisp 77%
% NH White 17%
% NH Black 0%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 6%
Total 998
% Latino est. 88%
% Spanish-Surnamed 80%
% Asian-Surnamed 1%
% Filipino-Surnamed 1%
% NH White est. 14%
% NH Black 2%
Total 728
% Latino est. 86%
% Spanish-Surnamed 79%
% Asian-Surnamed 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed 1%
% NH White est. 15%
% NH Black 2%
Total 473
% Latino est. 83%
% Spanish-Surnamed 77%
% Asian-Surnamed 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed 1%
% NH White est. 16%
% NH Black est. 2%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 2,005
age0-19 36%
age20-60 52%
age60plus 12%
immigrants 32%
naturalized 22%
english 27%
spanish 72%
asian-lang 1%
other lang 0%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less than Very Well" 21%
hs-grad 51%
bachelor 5%
graduatedegree 4%
Child in Household child-under18 54%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 61%
income 0-25k 4%
income 25-50k 21%
income 50-75k 12%
income 75-200k 51%
income 200k-plus 12%
single family 98%
multi-family 2%
rented 19%
owned 81%
Total population data from the 2020 Decennial Census.

Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database.

5.49%
92%
5%
0%
2%
4,079
83%
13%
0%
3%
3,462
89%
83%
1%
2%
12%
1%
2,500
88%
81%
1%
1%
13%
1%
1,588
84%
78%
1%
1%
16%
1%
8,581
33%
55%
12%
32%
20%
29%
70%
1%
0%
27%
56%
4%
3%
55%
64%
11%
24%
16%
44%
5%
77%
23%
45%
55%
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Total Pop
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Voter Registration
(Nov 2020)
Voter Turnout
(Nov 2020)
Voter Turnout
(Nov 2018)
Age
Immigration
Language spoken at home
Education
(among those age 25+)
Household Income
Housing Stats
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Attachment: Plans and Demographic Profiles for Three Draft Maps (2667 : Transition to District-Based Elections for Councilmembers - 1 3
2 4
Johnson Crk

EL CAM REAL S
S Alta St
Gloria Rd
Jersey
Dr
Katherine St
Gonzales River Rd
Rincon Rd
Fanoe Rd
Burgundy Way
Brockman Dr
Herold Pky
Chablis Way
Fremen Ln
Elko St
5th St
Colombard Cir
Champagne Way
Cabernet Dr
Fairview Dr
Charolais Dr
Centennial Dr
Venice Way
Alta
St
Tavernetti Rd
Merlot Way
8th St
Sommer Dr
Gamay Pl
Cielo Vista Ave
Longhorn
Dr
Belden St
B St
Michael Cir
A St
C St
Fredrick Cir
Del Monte Dr
Mustang
Way
Rhone Way
10th St
Holstein Way
Day St
S Belden St
3rd St
Center St
2nd St
S Center St
Gonzalez Cir
7th St
Amore Ct
Devon
Way
1st St
4th St
Rincon Cir
Chianti Way
Zinfandel Cir
Gloria Ct
Rincon Ct
Angus Dr
Juri Cir
6th St
City of Gonzales2023 Districting
National Demographics Corporation, February 22, 2023.

Proposed Election Sequence:2024: Districts 2 (Funk)2026: Districts 1 (Orozco & Worthy), 3 (Silva) and 4 (vacant) Zero-population, non-contiguousCity territory is included in District 4.

Map layers
Orange
Railroad
River
Streets
Water Area
©2021 CALIPER Packet Pg. 10
Attachment: Plans and Demographic Profiles for Three Draft Maps (2667 : Transition to District-Based Orange
District 1
Total Pop 2,181
Deviation from ideal 15
% Deviation 0.69%
% Hisp 89.5%
% NH White 6%
% NH Black 0%
% Asian-American 3%
Total 977
% Hisp 77%
% NH White 17%
% NH Black 0%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 6%
Total 1,011
% Latino est. 89%
% Spanish-Surnamed 81%
% Asian-Surnamed 1%
% Filipino-Surnamed 1%
% NH White est. 14%
% NH Black 2%
Total 736
% Latino est. 87%
% Spanish-Surnamed 79%
% Asian-Surnamed 1%
% Filipino-Surnamed 1%
% NH White est. 15%
% NH Black 2%
Total 474
% Latino est. 84%
% Spanish-Surnamed 77%
% Asian-Surnamed 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed 1%
% NH White est. 16%
% NH Black est. 2%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 1,985
age0-19 35%
age20-60 52%
age60plus 12%
immigrants 32%
naturalized 22%
english 28%
spanish 71%
asian-lang 1%
other lang 0%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less than Very Well" 21%
hs-grad 51%
bachelor 5%
graduatedegree 4%
Child in Household child-under18 53%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 61%
income 0-25k 4%
income 25-50k 22%
income 50-75k 12%
income 75-200k 50%
income 200k-plus 13%
single family 98%
multi-family 2%
rented 20%
owned 80%
Total population data from the 2020 Decennial Census.

Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database.

Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC. Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.
2 2,157
-9
-0.42%
93%
4%
1%
1%
1,023
94%
3%
0%
3%
939
91%
86%
0%
2%
8%
1%
657
93%
85%
0%
2%
9%
2%
410
89%
81%
1%
1%
12%
2%
2,007
33%
57%
10%
32%
21%
19%
80%
1%
0%
28%
61%
3%
2%
66%
70%
8%
16%
16%
59%
0%
84%
16%
24%
76%
3 2,165
-1
-0.05%
91%
5%
0%
2%
1,093
76%
19%
0%
4%
818
86%
79%
1%
2%
15%
0%
624
84%
77%
1%
1%
16%
0%
407
80%
74%
1%
1%
18%
0%
2,267
28%
59%
12%
32%
18%
37%
63%
0%
0%
24%
55%
3%
3%
47%
61%
18%
27%
15%
34%
7%
75%
25%
55%
45%
4 2,161
-5
-0.23%
94%
4%
0%
1%
986
85%
14%
0%
0%
694
91%
85%
0%
1%
11%
0%
483
89%
83%
0%
1%
13%
0%
297
84%
79%
1%
1%
16%
0%
2,323
36%
52%
12%
31%
18%
32%
68%
0%
0%
35%
59%
4%
1%
53%
65%
13%
30%
20%
38%
0%
57%
43%
72%
28%
Total
8,664
24 1.11%
92%
5%
0%
2%
4,079
83%
13%
0%
3%
3,462
89%
83%
1%
2%
12%
1%
2,500
88%
81%
1%
1%
13%
1%
1,588
84%
78%
1%
1%
16%
1%
8,581
33%
55%
12%
32%
20%
29%
70%
1%
0%
27%
56%
4%
3%
55%
64%
11%
24%
16%
44%
5%
77%
23%
45%
55%
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Total Pop
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Voter Registration
(Nov 2020)
Voter Turnout
(Nov 2020)
Voter Turnout
(Nov 2018)
Age
Immigration
Language spoken at home
Education
(among those age 25+)
Household Income
Housing Stats
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Attachment: Plans and Demographic Profiles for Three Draft Maps (2667 : Transition to District-Based Elections for Councilmembers -

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