RESOLUTION NO. ___________ (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALINAS ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS MAP 1 (APPROVED FEBRUARY 2012) FOLLOWING THE 2020 FEDERAL CENSUS WHEREAS, the City of Salinas (“City”) is a California charter city and municipal corporation, duly organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and exercising its authority pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Sections 5 and 7; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in accordance with Salinas Municipal Charter Article 2, Section 2.4 the City Council must adjust the six City Council District boundaries to be nearly equal in population according to the latest federal decennial census as required by the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the City contracted with Lapkoff & Gobalet Demographic Research, Inc. for demographic services in February 2021; and WHEREAS, the Salinas City Council, at its first redistricting hearing on October 12, 2021, following receipt of updated population data from the 2020 U.S. Census reflecting that Salinas’ population increased from 150,498 to 164,232 total population during the last decade; and WHEREAS, the 2020 U.S. Census data resulted in population deviations of 7.3 percent, which is less than the permitted 10 percent maximum deviation; and WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the required public hearings shall be held before the Council in accordance with California Elections Code section 21627.1; and WHEREAS, the City held a subsequent public hearing on January 11, 2022, analyzed demographic data, considered public input, and evaluated two alternative maps; and WHEREAS, subsequent hearings were held on February 1, 2022, received public input and directed staff to retain the current district boundaries adopted in 2012 as there is no significant change in population; and WHEREAS, after considering the draft maps and public input, the City Council intends to approve a Resolution adopting the Salinas City Council Districts Map 1 (previously adopted February 2012) following the 2020 U.S. Census ensuring that the City’s districts comply with the law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALINAS THAT:
The population of each district is substantially equal, with an estimated population deviation of 7.3%.
The boundary lines remain in compliance with the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the federal Voting Rights Act, since they were drawn without discriminatory intent.
Each district remains geographically contiguous and no district divides communities of interest.
The boundaries of all districts are easily identifiable and understandable by residents.
There was no consideration of political parties when evaluating proposed district map plans or boundary lines.
Exhibit A – Map 1 City Council Districts (Adopted February 2012) shall remain in effect until modified.
This Resolution and its Exhibit shall be published and available on the City website for as long as the city council districts approved by this resolution are in effect in accordance with the Fair Maps Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Salinas City Council hereby approves the Salinas City Council District Map 1, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and authorizes the City Clerk to forward Map A to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as amended, the County of Monterey Registrar of Voters and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of March 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk